Get connected, meet people and grow in your walk with Christ.
We were each made for community—to find purpose in that community—and we believe groups are the best way to find YOUR community.
How do I join a Small Group?
We are excited that you are interested in joining a small group! Look at the small group options below, click the button and follow the instructions to register.
If you have specific questions please contact Pastor Paul Peterson. paul@lakecommunity.org
How do I know if my Small Group is canceled?
Your small group leader will contact you with cancellations and updates about your specific group. Our primary source of communication is through emailing and texting. Please make sure your information is kept up to date so that we can contact you about any changes. If you need to update your information, fill out the Connect Card, and add a comment at the end about updating your information.
Registration and Payment Information
Online registration requires online payment for groups that have a cost.
Make sure you have a method of online payment ready when you click to register for a group. If you try to register for a group that requires payment and do not complete the payment requirements it will not register you for that group.
Interested in leading a small group?
If you are ready to take the next step and become a small group leader, click the button below and fill out the form.
Need a little help?
We do not want finances to be a reason that you cannot participate in a small group. If you need financial assistance to help cover the cost of the materials, contact Pastor Paul prior to registering.
paul@lakecommunity.org
(608) 445-2391
SEMESTER-BASED GROUPS
Coffee Connection
Type of Group: Adults
Day and Time: Wednesdays from 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: Currently available
Group Size: up to 20 people
Childcare: Childcare is not provided
Cost: Free
Special Note: Coffee and donuts provided.Description: Are you feeling isolated, alone, and disconnected? We need real relationships with one another so we are starting an ongoing opportunity to connect with other people, make some new friends, and care well for one another. Join us on Wednesday mornings for coffee, donuts, and genuine conversations about life.
Leader Information
Paul Peterson
email: paul@lakecommunity.org
phone: (320) 762-5424
Open Registration
To register for this group click the button below, find the group, click on "see details", and sign up!
The Reason For God
Click here to watch the promo video.
Type of Group: Adults
Day and Time: Tuesdays from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: June 29th
Group Size: up to 25 people
Childcare: Childcare is provided
Cost: $10.00 per participant guide
Special Note: Bring your BibleDescription: This video-based group by Tim Keller will help believers better understand the prominent questions and obstacles for skeptics and unbelievers. It will equip us to have meaningful conversations about faith with those who do not share our same beliefs.
Leader Information
Paul Peterson
email: paul@lakecommunity.org
phone: (320) 762-5424
Lord, Teach Me to Study the Bible
Type of Group: Women
Day and Time: Thursdays from 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: July 15th
Group Size: up to 10 people
Childcare: Childcare is provided
Cost: $10.00 per participant guide
Special Note: Bring your Bible and pen / pencil / highlighterDescription: Lord, Teach Me to Study the Bible in 28 Days. Well-known Bible teacher Kay Arthur leads participants into the fascinating world of Inductive Bible Study where God Himself becomes the teacher (Psalm 119:102). This book teaches readers how to study Scripture and specifically mark the text to unlock its meaning. In just 28 days readers learn how to study the Bible book by book and understand what they are reading, recognize key words and concepts in the Bible, discover the main point of any passage of Scripture, discern God's purpose, and apply life-changing truths to everyday life.
Leader Information
Paulette DeFoe
email: dpdefoe@gmail.com
phone: (320) 808-0133
Life Groups
Young Couples Without Kids
Type of Group: Young Married Couples
Day and Time: Tuesdays from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Host Home
Start Date: Currently available
Group Size: up to 16 people
Childcare: Childcare is not provided
Cost: FreeDescription: The Young Couples Without Kids Life Group is an ongoing group that meets every Tuesday with the purpose of growing deeper in community with others and studying the Bible regularly. Topics and studies will change periodically but they are intended to establish a strong foundation in the faith.
Leader Information
Andrew Paskewitz
email: andrew.paskewitz@gmail.com
phone: (218) 296-1971
Leader Information
Jenna Peterson
email: petersonjenna8@gmail.com
Open Registration
To register for this group click the button below, find the group, click on "see details", and sign up!
Young Families Life Group
Type of Group: Young Families
Day: June 6, 13, 27 & July 11, 25 & August 8, 22
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: Currently available
Group Size: up to 20 people
Childcare: Childcare is provided
Cost: FreeDescription: The Young Families Life Group is an ongoing group that meets twice a month with the purpose of growing deeper in community with others and studying the Bible regularly. Topics and studies will change periodically but they are intended to establish a strong foundation in the faith. Childcare will be provided for this group.
Leader Information
Jon & Katherine Ewton
email: pastorjon@lakecommunity.org
phone: (320) 762-5424
Open Registration
To register for this group click the button below, find the group, click on "see details", and sign up!
LONG-TERM GROUPS
Long-term groups are existing groups that are currently meeting and that are available for new people to join at the beginning of the season or some of them can be joined at any time. They meet throughout the year on schedules set by the group leader with no set endpoint. They may meet weekly or only have certain events at random. It is important to stay connected with your leader for information updates and event changes.
Leader Information
Wade Cole
email: vetwrap@gmail.com
phone: (320) 815-8869
9:00am Adult Class
Type of Group: Adults (Men and Women)
Day and Time: Sundays from 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: Currently available
Group Size: up to 30 people
Childcare: Children’s Ministry is available for kids (birth - 5th grade).
Cost: Free
Special Note: Bring your Bible.Description: This ongoing group is open for new people to join as we continue to study the book of Romans. The Apostle Paul says the gospel is “the power of God that brings salvation” and that it “reveals the righteousness of God”. This study looks into the mysteries of the gospel that are now made known to us through Christ.
Open Registration
To register for this group click the button below, find the group, click on "see details", and sign up!
Leader Information
Ben Bomstad
email: bomstad78@gmail.com
phone: (320) 894-9434
10:30am Adult Class - Knowing the Bible
Type of Group: Adults (Men and Women)
Day and Time: Sundays from 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: April 11th
Group Size: up to 30 people
Childcare: Children’s Ministry is available for kids (birth - 5th grade).
Cost: $10.00
Special Note: Bring your Bible.Description: This ongoing group is open for new people to join and will be an interactive group learning experience focusing on studying books of the Bible beginning with a 12 week study in the book of Acts.
Open Registration
To register for this group click the button below, find the group, click on "see details", and sign up!
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Leader Information
Jon Ewton
email: pastorjon@lakecommunity.org
phone: (320) 762-5424
Sermon-based Bible Study
Leader: Jon Ewton
email: pastorjon@lakecommunity.org
phone: (214) 794-5094
Type of Group: Men (all ages)
Day and Time: Thursdays from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: Currently available
Group Size: up to 10 people
Childcare: Childcare is not provided
Cost: Free
Special Note: Participant materials will be provided.Description: Have you ever wanted to dig deeper in the sermons? This group studies the Scripture passage of the upcoming Sunday using a simple but effective study method. We read the scriptures together and talk about how they make a difference in our lives.
Open Registration
To register for this group click the button below, find the group, click on "see details", and sign up!
Leader Information
Mark Proudfoot
email: mjcom@charter.net
phone: (320) 760-1246
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Leader Information
Myron Sahlberg
email: mlsahlberg@gmail.com
phone: (320) 424-2642
Men's Bible Study
Type of Group: Men (all ages)
Day and Time: Fridays from 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: Currently available
Group Size: up to 10 people
Childcare: Childcare is not provided
Cost: Free
Special Note: Participant materials will be provided.Description: There are no shortcuts to maturing in our faith and growing in our knowledge of God. This group of guys meets continuously to study the Bible, sometimes books, chapters, or selected passages, to discover and discuss what they show about God and what he wants us to learn. Pray, study, discuss, repeat.
Open Registration
To register for this group click the button below, find the group, click on "see details", and sign up!
CONNECTING GROUPS
Lake Community Church has a number of small groups that meet frequently throughout the year. The groups below are our life stage groups.
Student Ministry
Leader: Cory Shreve
email: cory@lakecommunity.org
phone: (320) 241-0410
Type of Group: Grades 6-12
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Lake Community Church
Special Note: Register your students online.Description: Student Ministry is a place for middle and high school students to connect in relationships with other students and grow or discover their faith. It is a fun experience in which students get relevant teaching and engaging small group discussions to help understand and apply God’s truth to life.
Marriage Ministry
Leader: Brad & Leigha VanderTuin
email: bradvandertuin@gmail.com
phone: (320) 491-4048
email: leighavandertuin@gmail.com
phone: (320) 491-4123
Type of Group: Married and Engaged CouplesDescription: We greatly value marriage and we know the importance of investing in these relationships. We will be offering marriage groups during each semester as our primary efforts to support and invest in couples. We will also promote key marriage events throughout the year.
Men's Ministry
Leader: Paul Peterson
email: paul@lakecommunity.org
phone: (608) 445-2391
Type of Group: Men (all ages)Description: Our Men’s Ministry consists of a variety of short-term and ongoing small groups that focus on spiritual growth in the context of relationships. We also supplement these small groups by occasional events.
Women's Ministry
Leader: Paul Peterson
email: paul@lakecommunity.org
phone: (608) 445-2391
Type of Group: Women (all ages)Description: Our Women’s Ministry consists of a variety of short-term and ongoing small groups that focus on spiritual growth in the context of relationships. We also supplement these small groups by occasional events.
PrimeTimers 55+
Leader: Linda Kuhlman
email: linda_kuhlman2@yahoo.com
phone: (701) 331-1780
Type of Group: Adults 55+Description: PrimeTimers is an event-based group for anyone 55+ to gather and meet new people and build lasting friendships. We have a variety of events on an every other month basis.