Groups
Connecting people to God and each other.
We want to help you get connected to God and connected to other people. Being a part of a large group worship experience usually isn’t difficult for most people. It’s often more challenging to find a smaller group where you can connect with others. But we believe that being part of a small group enhances your life and your walk with Jesus. So, we want to try and make it a little easier to find a group where you might fit.
Seasonal Groups starting Fall 2023
Romans (Sunday Evenings 5:30-7:30, room 140)
Our main course this fall is a verse-by-verse look at Paul’s letter to the Romans, using the "Following God" workbook written by Eddie Rasnake. Participants will have structured Bible study homework questions to allow them to dig into the text personally. Small groups will meet around the tables and discuss what they are learning during the first hour. Then there will be a break for snacks followed by a corresponding message from one of our pastors. Workbook: $10
Led by: Woodland Park Pastors
Gospel Centered Sexuality (Sunday Evenings 5:30-7:30, room 152)
Moving forward, the topic of sexuality will become increasingly important to saving the souls of our children, neighbors, and for all people. The next generation must be equipped to confidently articulate their stance using scripture, as well as the sciences, and they definitely have to be more comfortable having these conversations. In order for that to happen, we must believe there is a need and then become more comfortable with the conversations ourselves.
Led by: Sue Moore (Forgiven Much Ministries) and Alayne Erickson (Sunday Evenings 5:30-7:30, room 140)
How The Church Is Built - Ephesians 4 (Sunday Evenings 5:30-7:30, room 156)
Are you interested in a healthy and vibrant church, full of authentic relationships where growth brings new life and energy? And is there anything specific that you can do to build that future in your church? Jesus, our Cornerstone, is building His church. In this exploration of Ephesians 4, we'll see how Jesus sets the table for a growing church, and how maturity in us brings maturity in our church.
Led by: Ryan Breneman
Grief Share (Sunday Evenings 5:30-7:30, room 153)
"Going to Grief Share feels like having warm arms wrapped around you when you're shivering." Grief Share groups meet weekly to help you face the challenges and help you move toward rebuilding your life. Grief Share, a Biblically based course will meet for 13 weeks (with breaks during the holidays). The course includes a video, sharing time, and workbook Bible Study. Class will meet on Sunday evenings.
Led by: Michael Deems
Hebrews Women’s Study (Sunday Evenings 5:30-7:30, room 167)
In this verse-by-verse Bible study of the Book of Hebrews, Jen Wilkin 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, the author of Hebrews demonstrates how the new covenant is superior to the old and how Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of every promise. Explore familiar verses in context of the entire Bible, learning how to place your hope and faith in Christ alone.
Led by: Debbie Bates & Lynda Strickland
SALT (Servant Approach Leadership Training) (Sunday Evenings 5:30-7:30, room 170)
SALT is a one-year leadership pipeline at Woodland Park covering Bible Study methods, Building Convictions, Biblical Philosophy of Ministry and Building Biblical Messages. Application deadline: August 6. Classes begin with a Friday evening-Saturday morning retreat August 18-19.
Led by: Eddie Rasnake (WP Ministries Pastor) and the SALT Faculty
Four: One Journey Sunday Men’s Group (Sunday Evenings 5:30-7:30, room 168)
This Four: One Journey (formerly Walking Worthy) Group is led by Brian Turner and Jarod Raley. This group meets weekly on Sunday evenings from 5:30-7:30 pm. Please visit https://fouronejourney.org/ for further information or to find a group.
Led by: Brian Turner & Jarod Raley
Our main course this fall is a verse-by-verse look at Paul’s letter to the Romans, using the "Following God" workbook written by Eddie Rasnake. Participants will have structured Bible study homework questions to allow them to dig into the text personally. Small groups will meet around the tables and discuss what they are learning during the first hour. Then there will be a break for snacks followed by a corresponding message from one of our pastors. Workbook: $10
Led by: Woodland Park Pastors
Gospel Centered Sexuality (Sunday Evenings 5:30-7:30, room 152)
Moving forward, the topic of sexuality will become increasingly important to saving the souls of our children, neighbors, and for all people. The next generation must be equipped to confidently articulate their stance using scripture, as well as the sciences, and they definitely have to be more comfortable having these conversations. In order for that to happen, we must believe there is a need and then become more comfortable with the conversations ourselves.
Led by: Sue Moore (Forgiven Much Ministries) and Alayne Erickson (Sunday Evenings 5:30-7:30, room 140)
How The Church Is Built - Ephesians 4 (Sunday Evenings 5:30-7:30, room 156)
Are you interested in a healthy and vibrant church, full of authentic relationships where growth brings new life and energy? And is there anything specific that you can do to build that future in your church? Jesus, our Cornerstone, is building His church. In this exploration of Ephesians 4, we'll see how Jesus sets the table for a growing church, and how maturity in us brings maturity in our church.
Led by: Ryan Breneman
Grief Share (Sunday Evenings 5:30-7:30, room 153)
"Going to Grief Share feels like having warm arms wrapped around you when you're shivering." Grief Share groups meet weekly to help you face the challenges and help you move toward rebuilding your life. Grief Share, a Biblically based course will meet for 13 weeks (with breaks during the holidays). The course includes a video, sharing time, and workbook Bible Study. Class will meet on Sunday evenings.
Led by: Michael Deems
Hebrews Women’s Study (Sunday Evenings 5:30-7:30, room 167)
In this verse-by-verse Bible study of the Book of Hebrews, Jen Wilkin 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, the author of Hebrews demonstrates how the new covenant is superior to the old and how Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of every promise. Explore familiar verses in context of the entire Bible, learning how to place your hope and faith in Christ alone.
Led by: Debbie Bates & Lynda Strickland
SALT (Servant Approach Leadership Training) (Sunday Evenings 5:30-7:30, room 170)
SALT is a one-year leadership pipeline at Woodland Park covering Bible Study methods, Building Convictions, Biblical Philosophy of Ministry and Building Biblical Messages. Application deadline: August 6. Classes begin with a Friday evening-Saturday morning retreat August 18-19.
Led by: Eddie Rasnake (WP Ministries Pastor) and the SALT Faculty
Four: One Journey Sunday Men’s Group (Sunday Evenings 5:30-7:30, room 168)
This Four: One Journey (formerly Walking Worthy) Group is led by Brian Turner and Jarod Raley. This group meets weekly on Sunday evenings from 5:30-7:30 pm. Please visit https://fouronejourney.org/ for further information or to find a group.
Led by: Brian Turner & Jarod Raley
Healing the Wounds of Trauma (Sunday Evenings 5:30-7:30, room 154)
Healing the Wounds of Trauma is a biblically based curriculum that helps participants begin the healing process of trauma in a safe small group atmosphere. This course is facilitator-led with a heavy emphasis on participant involvement, and foundationally built on God's word. During every session, we will look at different aspects of suffering and walk through them together in hopes that healing will begin, and hope found in a deeper healthier relationship with the Lord.
Led by: Dana Passons (AMG Missionary Care)
Divorce Care (Sundays 4:30-6:00, room 169)
It takes a long time and a lot of work to heal the pain that comes with the breakup of a marriage. From the legal and financial details, the emotional and spiritual pain, the effect on children, the feelings of betrayal, the loss of security, the fear of stepping into a new life -- all aspects of separation and divorce which can be overwhelming, etching a deep grief in our hearts. Divorce Care is a place where those going through separation or divorce can find counsel, friendship, care and understanding in a confidential setting designed for healing the wounds of divorce.
Led by: Pat Owens & Kay Datz
Women’s Bible Study (Wednesday Mornings 9:30-11:30, room 167)
This group will be systematically studying through selected passages of Scripture.
Led by: Rebekah Reyher
Ephesians Precept Study (Wednesday Mornings 9:30-11:30, room 168)
Chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world, targeted by grace, sons of God united in a single family, inheritors, holy, redeemed, forgiven, raised from the dead and seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenlies! How can you not study Ephesians!? Before Paul even hints at how believers should live, he lays a rock-solid foundation: who we are in Christ! If you think you're just a cog in a machine, if you don't know your true identity, then this study is for you. Praise God for what He planned in eternity past and is waiting to reveal to you now . . . through the study of His Word. Learn who and what you are in Christ and you'll want to walk God's ways the rest of your life!
Led by: Tommye Hammel
MEMS: Moms Encouraging Moms (Wednesday Mornings 9:30-11:30, Youth Area)
MeMs - Moms encouraging Moms is a group for mothers of all ages who meet weekly for Bible study, encouragement, and fellowship. We welcome you! We will be doing the Precept study of Exodus.
Led by: Kristen Hammel & Jessica Hauber
Teaching Service (Wednesday Evenings 6:30-8:00, room 140)
A weekly Bible teaching time for adults.
Led by: Bruce Daugherty
Foundations of the Christian Faith (Wednesday Evenings 6:30-8:00, room 166)
In Foundations: An Overview of Systematic Theology, R.C. Sproul shows that the truths of Scripture relate to each other in perfect harmony. This eye-opening series addresses a myriad of questions about the origin and authority of the Bible, God, the Trinity, man, sin, salvation, revelation, miracles, the church, the end times, and more.
Led by: Sam Shorrosh
Healing the Wounds of Trauma is a biblically based curriculum that helps participants begin the healing process of trauma in a safe small group atmosphere. This course is facilitator-led with a heavy emphasis on participant involvement, and foundationally built on God's word. During every session, we will look at different aspects of suffering and walk through them together in hopes that healing will begin, and hope found in a deeper healthier relationship with the Lord.
Led by: Dana Passons (AMG Missionary Care)
Divorce Care (Sundays 4:30-6:00, room 169)
It takes a long time and a lot of work to heal the pain that comes with the breakup of a marriage. From the legal and financial details, the emotional and spiritual pain, the effect on children, the feelings of betrayal, the loss of security, the fear of stepping into a new life -- all aspects of separation and divorce which can be overwhelming, etching a deep grief in our hearts. Divorce Care is a place where those going through separation or divorce can find counsel, friendship, care and understanding in a confidential setting designed for healing the wounds of divorce.
Led by: Pat Owens & Kay Datz
Women’s Bible Study (Wednesday Mornings 9:30-11:30, room 167)
This group will be systematically studying through selected passages of Scripture.
Led by: Rebekah Reyher
Ephesians Precept Study (Wednesday Mornings 9:30-11:30, room 168)
Chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world, targeted by grace, sons of God united in a single family, inheritors, holy, redeemed, forgiven, raised from the dead and seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenlies! How can you not study Ephesians!? Before Paul even hints at how believers should live, he lays a rock-solid foundation: who we are in Christ! If you think you're just a cog in a machine, if you don't know your true identity, then this study is for you. Praise God for what He planned in eternity past and is waiting to reveal to you now . . . through the study of His Word. Learn who and what you are in Christ and you'll want to walk God's ways the rest of your life!
Led by: Tommye Hammel
MEMS: Moms Encouraging Moms (Wednesday Mornings 9:30-11:30, Youth Area)
MeMs - Moms encouraging Moms is a group for mothers of all ages who meet weekly for Bible study, encouragement, and fellowship. We welcome you! We will be doing the Precept study of Exodus.
Led by: Kristen Hammel & Jessica Hauber
Teaching Service (Wednesday Evenings 6:30-8:00, room 140)
A weekly Bible teaching time for adults.
Led by: Bruce Daugherty
Foundations of the Christian Faith (Wednesday Evenings 6:30-8:00, room 166)
In Foundations: An Overview of Systematic Theology, R.C. Sproul shows that the truths of Scripture relate to each other in perfect harmony. This eye-opening series addresses a myriad of questions about the origin and authority of the Bible, God, the Trinity, man, sin, salvation, revelation, miracles, the church, the end times, and more.
Led by: Sam Shorrosh
Bible Doctrine Survey (Wednesday Evenings 6:30-8:00, room 170)
Most Christians who have been following the Lord for any length of time have a sense of what they believe about God, His Word, Christ, sin, and other important areas of the Christian life. For many, however, what they believe is shaped by what they have been taught, or what a particular passage seems to suggest, but not by what they have studied thoroughly. In this practical manual, the student is guided through a survey of relevant passages to help shape a doctrinal foundation in ten key areas of theology. Covered in this manual are the doctrines of bibliology (the Scriptures), Theology Proper (God the Father), Christology (Christ), Anthropology (humanity), hamartiology (sin), soteriology (salvation), ecclesiology (the Church), angelology (angels and demons), eschatology (end times), and pneumatology (the Holy Spirit). This study will help lay a foundation for all Bible study, and answer important questions in these key areas.
Led by: The SALT Faculty
Isaiah Precept Study (Wednesday Evenings 6:30-8:00, room 168)
In Isaiah 40-66 the Lord told Isaiah to speak kind words to Israel. He wanted to comfort His people with His words. After their punishment for sins, there will be great restoration for them. This study will give you a taste of the world's future.
Led by: Tommye Hammel
2 Peter Precept Study (Wednesday Evenings 6:30-8:00, room 168)
In a day when false teachers are leading countless people astray, to live effectively for Christ we need to know the truth. Learn to live effectively and grow in spiritual discernment.
Led by: Mickey Hammel (WP Administrative Pastor)
Spanish Group (Wednesday Evenings 6:30-8:00, room 155)
This is a weekly gathering for prayer and sharing for those who speak Spanish.
Led by: Jose M. Joga
Four: One Journey Wednesday Women’s Group (Wednesday Evenings 6:30-8:00, room 153)
This Four: One Journey (formerly Walking Worthy) Group is led by Elodia Flynn. This group meets weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8pm. Please visit https://fouronejourney.org/ for further information or to find a group.
Led by: Elodia Flynn
The Pursuit of Holiness (Thursday Evenings 6:00-7:30, room 168)
“Be holy, for I am holy,” commands God to His people. But what does that look like in everyday life? Because of grace we don’t have to earn our salvation . . . but sometimes that leaves us wondering what our part in holiness should be. In this established and long-esteemed resource, renowned author Jerry Bridges helps us see where we should rely on God―and where we should accept responsibility. Whether you are just beginning your new life as a Christian or you are continuing your journey, this established and esteemed resource will guide and challenge you to joyfully obey God’s call to “be holy.”
Led by: Holly Mays
Bubba Land
Bubba Land was started by Pastor Wayne Barber as a place where men of all ages could come together and study God's Word & pray for the needs of its members. Men of all ages are invited to participate in our current study.
Led by: Danny Cooper (WP Elder)
Most Christians who have been following the Lord for any length of time have a sense of what they believe about God, His Word, Christ, sin, and other important areas of the Christian life. For many, however, what they believe is shaped by what they have been taught, or what a particular passage seems to suggest, but not by what they have studied thoroughly. In this practical manual, the student is guided through a survey of relevant passages to help shape a doctrinal foundation in ten key areas of theology. Covered in this manual are the doctrines of bibliology (the Scriptures), Theology Proper (God the Father), Christology (Christ), Anthropology (humanity), hamartiology (sin), soteriology (salvation), ecclesiology (the Church), angelology (angels and demons), eschatology (end times), and pneumatology (the Holy Spirit). This study will help lay a foundation for all Bible study, and answer important questions in these key areas.
Led by: The SALT Faculty
Isaiah Precept Study (Wednesday Evenings 6:30-8:00, room 168)
In Isaiah 40-66 the Lord told Isaiah to speak kind words to Israel. He wanted to comfort His people with His words. After their punishment for sins, there will be great restoration for them. This study will give you a taste of the world's future.
Led by: Tommye Hammel
2 Peter Precept Study (Wednesday Evenings 6:30-8:00, room 168)
In a day when false teachers are leading countless people astray, to live effectively for Christ we need to know the truth. Learn to live effectively and grow in spiritual discernment.
Led by: Mickey Hammel (WP Administrative Pastor)
Spanish Group (Wednesday Evenings 6:30-8:00, room 155)
This is a weekly gathering for prayer and sharing for those who speak Spanish.
Led by: Jose M. Joga
Four: One Journey Wednesday Women’s Group (Wednesday Evenings 6:30-8:00, room 153)
This Four: One Journey (formerly Walking Worthy) Group is led by Elodia Flynn. This group meets weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8pm. Please visit https://fouronejourney.org/ for further information or to find a group.
Led by: Elodia Flynn
The Pursuit of Holiness (Thursday Evenings 6:00-7:30, room 168)
“Be holy, for I am holy,” commands God to His people. But what does that look like in everyday life? Because of grace we don’t have to earn our salvation . . . but sometimes that leaves us wondering what our part in holiness should be. In this established and long-esteemed resource, renowned author Jerry Bridges helps us see where we should rely on God―and where we should accept responsibility. Whether you are just beginning your new life as a Christian or you are continuing your journey, this established and esteemed resource will guide and challenge you to joyfully obey God’s call to “be holy.”
Led by: Holly Mays
Bubba Land
Bubba Land was started by Pastor Wayne Barber as a place where men of all ages could come together and study God's Word & pray for the needs of its members. Men of all ages are invited to participate in our current study.
Led by: Danny Cooper (WP Elder)
Find your fit.
Below you'll see links to groups from children all the way up to senior adults. Groups that meet onsite, in homes, even virtually—all throughout the week. Filter your search by location, focus, season of life, and more. If you find a group that interests you, just request to join and the group leader will give you more details. If you don’t see a group that fits, let us know what you’re looking for. We’ve got leaders ready to start some new groups over the next couple months. We hope that this is a practical way for our church to follow Jesus—together.