Small Group Participation

To enable us to grow to maturity in Christ, in addition to personal spiritual disciplines, we encourage all persons to be active in a small group of other believers where they are challenged and encouraged in their walk with Jesus Christ. Being involved in a small group allows you to be accountable to others, care for others, be cared for by others, and grow in your knowledge of God's Word.

At LRUMC, we offer a wide variety of small group opportunities for spiritual growth. Some groups focus on the basics of the Christian life , others cover specific issues relevant to Christianity, while others are in-depth Bible studies. Wherever you are in your Christian walk, we have a small group that will fit your need. For more information on these courses or for a schedule of Christian life and current class opportunities, please contact the church office.

• Foundational Bible Studies
  These courses are designed to establish a strong foundation to your Christian faith. These courses teach the basic beliefs of Christianity and how to live the Christian life.
  
  • Discover the Bible
  • Discover Jesus
  • Spiritual Gifts
  • Methodist Beliefs
  • Prayer Class
  • Baptism Class


• Special Interest Studies
  These small group opportunities focus on specific issues of life and seek to find the Biblical truths that pertain to that issue.
  
  • Crown Ministries - Your Money: Frustration or Freedom?
  • DivorceCare
  • Financial Peace University
  • Becoming a Contagious Christian
  • Growing Kids God's Way
  • Leadership Class
  • Marriage Preparation Weekend
  • Women of Destiny


• Advanced Bible Studies
  These courses explore in more detail and depth the truths of the Christian life, and discipleship.
  
  • Disciple I, II, III and IV Bible Study
  • Experiencing God


• Adult Small Group Opportunities
  
  • Adult Sunday School
  • Grace Group
  • United Methodist Women New Hope Circle
  • United Methodist Men
  • Women's, Men's, Couple's, and Family Retreats
  • Women's Christian Aerobics
  • Prime Timers


• Youth Small Group Opportunities
  
  • Youth Sunday Schools
  • Sunday Night Youth
  • Youth Praise Team
  • Wednesday Night Youth


• Children's Small Group Opportunities
  
  • Children's Sunday Schools
  • Promiseland - Wednesday Evening Children's Program
  • Vacation Bible School
  • Boy Scouts
  • Cub Scouts

By our presence in small groups, we are enabled to grow in our knowledge and love of Jesus Christ as well as love for one another. Wherever you are in your walk with Christ we encourage you to be active in the small group ministry at LRUMC.

Note: Some of the Bible studies above have their own web sites. Please see our individual ministries pages in the menu above for more information.