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! View our fall 2020 small group options below. Once you have decided on a small group you would like to commit to, click the button to register. If you are interested in more than one of these groups you may sign up for multiple small groups as long as they don't overlap in scheduling. Classroom sizes are limited, so sign up as soon as you can to ensure your placement. If you have young children, remember that childcare is offered for some of the groups and will be listed in the details.
If you have questions please contact Paul Peterson. paul@lakecommunity.org
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
Vertical Marriage
Leaders: 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 Couples
Day and Time: Thursdays from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: October 15th
Group Size: up to 20 people
Childcare: Childcare is provided
Cost: $15.00 per couple
Special Note: Participant materials will be provided.Description: Our spouse can be the greatest joy in our lives. But let’s face it… marriage can also be our greatest struggle. Using “Vertical Marriage” and all new content from Family Life, this group for couples will help us connect deeper with God and one another. This series incorporates video teaching, group discussions, and intentional couple connection to grow your marriage.
Alpha
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Leader: Paul Peterson
email: paul@lakecommunity.org
phone: (608) 445-2391
Type of Group: Adults (Men and Women)
Day and Time: Mondays from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: October 12th
Group Size: up to 20 people
Childcare: Childcare is provided
Cost: Free
Special Note: Participant materials will be provided.Description: This group seeks to discover answers to our questions about God and life’s biggest questions. Regardless of whether you are new to the faith, skeptical of believing, or simply want to have confidence in what we believe, Alpha starts at the beginning to ask questions and find answers. Invite a friend and make this journey together.
The Grace of God and the Flaws of Men
Leader: Jay Harvey
email: jerrellharvey1122@gmail.com
phone: (216) 394-4089
Type of Group: Adults (Men and Women)
Day and Time: Thursdays biweekly from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: October 15th
Group Size: up to 10 people
Childcare: Childcare is provided
Cost: $10.00
Special Note: Participant materials will be provided.Description: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob stand towering among Old Testament leaders. They are rightly celebrated for their faith, obedience, and accomplishments. But to only see their success without also seeing their flaws would alter the central message of the Bible—humans are sinners, saved and transformed by the grace of God. This study will help you properly see your flaws in light of the grace of God.
The Power of Jesus' Names
Leaders: Ben & Kristal Bomstad
email: bomstad78@gmail.com
phone: (320) 894-9434
email: kristal@lakecommunity.org
phone: (320) 894-0659
Type of Group: Adults (Men and Women)
Day and Time: Thursdays biweekly from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: October 15th
Group Size: up to 20
Childcare: Childcare is provided
Cost: $10.00
Special Note: Participant materials will be provided.Description: Some names live in infamy, and some names inspire the greatest kinds of hope. However, there is only one name above all other names, and it belongs to the Son of God, Jesus. The names of Jesus have significant weight and meaning that help us better understand who Jesus is and how we can relate to him.
Evangelism 101: How to Share your Story
Leader: Eric Carlsen
email: ericstevencarlsen@gmail.com
phone: (320) 304-0866
Type of Group: Adults (Men and Women)
Day and Time: Sundays from 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: October 11th
Group Size: up to 20 people
Childcare: Children’s Ministry is available for kids (birth - 5th grade).
Cost: Free
Special Note: Participant materials will be provided.Description: You know Jesus. He has changed your life. God is actively redeeming his creation and he is calling you to be part of his ministry of reconciliation. This interactive group, led by one of our own stateside and world missionaries, will help equip you to start spiritual conversations and share your gospel infused story in a clear and effective way.
Men's Bible Study
Leader: Myron Sahlberg
email: mlsahlberg@gmail.com
phone: (320) 424-2642
Type of Group: Men (all ages)
Day and Time: Fridays from 6:30 am - 7:30 am
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: October 2nd
Group Size: up to 10 people
Childcare: Childcare is not provided
Cost: Free
Special Note: Bring a Bible.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.
Matchless
Leader: Holly Crowser
email: hollycrowser@hotmail.com
phone: (715) 577-8401
Type of Group: Women (all ages)
Day and Time: Mondays from 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: October 12th
Group Size: up to 20 people
Childcare: Childcare is provided
Cost: $15.00
Special Note: Participant materials will be provided.Description: Matchless studies Jesus’ mission, miracles, and message to deepen your understanding of who he is through the lens of biblical, historical, and cultural insights that will help us see him less as an iconic figure and more of an intimate friend. Clarify your expectations and understanding of Jesus by seeking truth.
Matchless
Leader: Holly Crowser
email: hollycrowser@hotmail.com
phone: (715) 577-8401
Type of Group: Women (all ages)
Day and Time: Thursdays from 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: October 8th
Group Size: up to 20 people
Childcare: Childcare is provided
Cost: $15.00
Special Note: Participant materials will be provided.Description: Matchless studies Jesus’ mission, miracles, and message to deepen your understanding of who he is through the lens of biblical, historical, and cultural insights that will help us see him less as an iconic figure and more of an intimate friend. Clarify your expectations and understanding of Jesus by seeking truth.
Theology of Discipleship
Leader: KrisAnn Carlsen
email: krisann.carlsen@gmail.com
phone: (320) 815-6534
Type of Group: Women (all ages)
Day and Time: Thursdays from 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: October 15th
Group Size: up to 8 people
Childcare: Childcare is provided
Cost: Free
Special Note: Participant materials will be provided.Description: What is discipleship? Many of us think of discipleship as a program or training course. Looking at the gospels as our guide, we will develop a theology of discipleship and better understand how being and making disciples is at the core of our daily living. See how the transformation of the first disciples is relevant to our lives today.
Better - A Study of Hebrews
Leader: Amanda Peterson
email: amanda@lakecommunity.org
phone: (608) 445-1233
Type of Group: Women (all ages)
Day and Time: Mondays from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: October 12th
Group Size: up to 10 people
Childcare: Childcare is provided
Cost: $15.00
Special Note: Participant materials will be provided.Description: This study in Hebrews explores how God “provided something better for us” in the person of Jesus Christ (Heb. 11:40). Through stories of Old Testament heroes and practices, Hebrews demonstrates how the new covenant is superior to the old and how Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of every promise. Trusting in Christ alone is simply better.
Overcoming Life's Challenges
Leader: Joanne Bianco
email: jrbunicorn@gmail.com
phone: (320) 219-0481
Type of Group: Women (all ages)
Day and Time: Sundays from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: October 11th
Group Size: up to 10 people
Childcare: Childcare is not provided
Cost: $15.00
Special Note: Participant materials will be provided.Description: We tend to find ourselves going through challenges in life. Sometimes our faith is tested daily. In other times, our faith is pushed to the limits. God’s desire is that we would not merely pass the test of faith, but demonstrate genuine faith and develop the character of Jesus. We’ll look to the book of James to help us overcome life’s challenges.
The Promised One
Leader: Kendra Greiner
email: kgpets97@gmail.com
phone: (218) 849-1018
Type of Group: Women (all ages)
Day and Time: Thursdays biweekly from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: October 15th
Group Size: up to 10 people
Childcare: Childcare is provided
Cost: $15.00
Special Note: Participant materials will be provided.Description: Too often our understanding of Jesus begins with his human birth. However, the son of God eternally existed prior to his human birth. The Promised One looks at the book of Genesis to show us how he was active from the beginning of creation, and to discover the stories, symbols, people and promises that point us to Christ.
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.
9:00am Adult Class
Leader: Wade Cole
email: vetwrap@gmail.com
phone: (320) 815-8869
Type of Group: Adults (Men and Women)
Day and Time: Sundays from 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: September 13th
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.
10:30am Adult Class
Leader: Dave Holm
email: ldholm87@gmail.com
phone: (320) 766-0913
Type of Group: Adults (Men and Women)
Day and Time: Sundays from 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: September 13th
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 will begin with a short series by Ron Berget on doctrine. Next up is a series taught by Dave on “Prosperity in Jesus”. Jesus said he gives us an abundant or full life, but what does that really mean? How does life with Jesus bring fullness? What does it mean to flourish?
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.
Men's Bible Study
Leader: Mark Proudfoot & Myron Sahlberg
email: mjcom@charter.net
phone: (320) 760-1246
email: mlsahlberg@gmail.com
phone: (320) 424-2642
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.
Refocus
Leader: Johnny Thill
email: johnnythill@hotmail.com
phone: (708) 567-3498
Type of Group: Men (all ages)
Day and Time: Tuesdays from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Common Grounds
Start Date: October 20th
Group Size: up to 10 people
Childcare: Childcare is not provided
Cost: Free
Special Note: Participant materials will be provided.Description: We all know life can be a bit crazy. Work, family, social life, church, and so much more. Life is full of many good things, but even good things can take away from what God is calling us to do. This group is an opportunity to refocus on what it means to be proactive in living the life God has prepared for you.
Breakfast Group
Leader: Jon Ries
email: riesespieces115@comcast.net
phone: (717) 701-2322
Type of Group: Men (all ages)
Day and Time: Saturdays from 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Location: Traveler's Inn
Start Date: October 17th
Group Size: up to 10 people
Childcare: Childcare is not provided
Cost: Your breakfast price
Special Note: Participant materials will be provided.Description: We may be believers but do we really know what we believe? This breakfast group will focus on fellowship, training, and prayer. The training aspect will be digging deeper into our statements of faith, or “Evangelical Convictions” to help us gain confidence by better understanding the depths of our faith and the strong foundation that it is built upon.
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 and Time: Wednesdays from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: currently meeting
Group Size: unlimited
Cost: Free
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.
Young Adult Ministry - Antioch
Leader: John Hedine
email: johnnyhedine@yahoo.com
phone: (320) 815-2327
Type of Group: Young Adults
Day and Time: Tuesdays from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: currently meeting
Group Size: unlimited
Childcare: Childcare is not provided
Cost: Free
Special Note: Participant materials will be provided.Description: A weekly ministry for 18-30 year olds, in which we connect and study the Scripture together, growing in our ability to apply it 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.
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.
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.
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.