We believe that living our lives in Christ and being strengthened in the faith are best done while walking alongside one another. We have various small group offerings to help with that. Check them out below!

 Colossians 2:6-7

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

Contact Pastor Nikki at nikki@fmcsb.org with any questions.

Bible/Book Study

WHAT IS IT?: A Bible/book study is a group that is focused on studying a book of the Bible or an important Christian theme or idea. A Bible/book study might require you to read or take notes before meeting together. Taking part in a Bible study allows you the chance to grow closer to God and study His Word with others. 

HOW MANY PEOPLE?: 8-15 people, depending on the study. 

TIME FRAME?: Most Bible/book studies run from September to December or January to May, while others are year-round. 

WHAT HAPPENS?: You discuss the assigned reading, wrestle with questions that come up, and grow in knowledge and understanding of your faith. You also have time to pray with, celebrate with, struggle with, and live life with your other group members. 

HOW DO I SIGN UP?: Times, leader contact info, and study descriptions can be found below. If you are interested in joining a group please contact the leader. If you have any questions about what group might be a good fit please contact Pastor Nikki (nikki@fmcsb.org; or text 949-241-7851)

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Summer Small Groups

We love our FM kids and families! Each Sunday, after the 10:15am service, families gather at the red picnic tables for some pizza and a great time of just being together while the kids play on the playground. Come down and get connected!

Supper Club is a chance for parents to gather once a month to share life together. The children play in the backyard with babysitters while we open the word and pray together. When the kids come back inside, we enjoy a potluck dinner. All are welcome!

This group is designed for men who want to study the Word of God, talk about their perspectives, and learn from others. There is no homework required, so feel free to jump right in!  We will be continuing our study of the Gospel of Luke.

What do you expect your relationship with God to look like? What does it mean to hear God? How do you expect to interact with God? We want to experience intimacy with Jesus, but how? These are questions we will be exploring through reading Dallas Willard’s book Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God. The intent is to read this book devotionally opening ourselves to listen to the Spirit.  We will provide space to practice conversations with God as well as becoming more aware of God’s presence in every aspect of our lives. Come join us on Tuesday nights. 

The goal for our group is for each one of us to draw closer to God and have a better relationship with Him. This is an open Bible study and men are welcome to join us at any time. We are excited to begin this year studying the 3 letters written by the Apostle John: 1st, 2nd & 3rd John. There is so much wisdom and insight contained in these 3 short letters. John addresses young men and older men and provides timeless truths. We will be using the Life Change Series by Navpress for our study of these letters. Study books will be available in our first meeting. Our time together often results in rich and meaningful fellowship as we share in studying God's Word together. Everyone is welcome.

We will be studying the book of James! All women are welcome to come and join us as we dive deeper into God’s call for us to live out faith that is alive and active. We hope to encourage one another through study, discussion, prayer, and sharing life together. 

Come journey with us through the world of Psalms this Fall. We have been given these Psalms as a way to honestly communicate with God. Spanning the full range of human emotions, we want to dive deeper into this portion of Scripture with an openness to God’s movement. This small group will be a creative and collaborative time together, and we look forward to exploring the Psalms in tandem with sharing some of our favorite poetry.

Geared toward men ages 20-50 (roughly). We work on memorizing a psalm together, discuss a small portion of scripture, and pray for one another over coffee. 

Do you have a heart for prayer? Join me once a month at the courthouse to pray for our city and different groups who work/live here. We'll walk slowly around the downtown area for an hour taking turns to pray.  

Grow Groups

WHAT IS IT?: A Grow Group is  smaller and more intentionally focused on growth in your relationship with God and your understanding of the Christian faith. We’ve identified three possible options depending on the stage of your journey: 

1) New Believer: people who have just come to the faith 

2) Firm Foundation: more seasoned believers wanting to build a Firm Foundation

3) Spiritual Life: mature believers desiring to go deeper in their Spiritual Life. 

HOW MANY PEOPLE?: 2-5 people, depending on the track you choose. 

TIME FRAME?: New Believer (12 weeks); Firm Foundation (6-12 months); Spiritual Life (3-6 months)

WHAT HAPPENS? : You will meet on a weekly basis with your group to discuss the resources you have been studying and the practices you have been engaging in throughout the week. Your group provides encouragement and accountability as you take intentional steps to mature in your faith.  

HOW DO I SIGN UP?: Grow groups will be starting up at the end of September (they will start up on an as needed basis throughout the year as well). Email Pastor Nikki at nikki@fmcsb.org or call (949) 241-7851.