Growth Groups
Growth Groups are short-term groups that grow your faith and equip you for life by focusing on a particular topic or area of life.
Choose Your Campus
-
Mondays at 7:00pm
Hodges Campus - Green Room (Back Stage)
Leader: Phil RiceCurrent Study: Your Story Has a Villain
There is an enemy among us. You may know who he is, but you may not know what he is about. Do you know how he wages war? Do you know how he targets you specifically? He’s the villain who wants to change your story in the hopes you live isolated, powerless, discouraged, and defeated. Are you ready to change your narrative and live a different story today? If you’re weary from the struggle and ready to experience life as God intended, this study with Pastor Jonathan Pokluda will help you explore the tactics of Satan, equip you to overcome spiritual battles, and remind you of the victory already secured through Jesus.Click HERE to register.
-
Mondays at 7:00pm
Starts January 6
Hodges Campus - Students WingCelebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program for anyone seeking to overcome life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. CR draws from Jesus' teaching in the Beatitudes and is a safe environment where you can discover new levels of care, acceptance, trust, and grace.
Click HERE to learn more about Celebrate Recovery.
-
Mondays at 7:00pm
Starts January 13
Hodges Campus - B WingWe offer several different levels of English as a Second Language (ESL) from very basic beginner to the advanced speaker.
Click HERE to learn more about our ESL Classes.
-
Mondays from 7:00 to 9:00pm
February 10 to May 5
Hodges Campus - A Wing, Room A183
Facilitators: Angela Russell and Stephen FosterA GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way.
Click HERE for more information.
-
Mondays from 7:00 to 8:30pm
January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12
Hodges Campus - B Wing, Room B220
Leaders: Mark and Laura SmithBeing a foster and adoptive parent is rewarding, but can also be challenging at the same time. Our monthly Foster + Adoptive Parent Support Group is an opportunity for foster and adoptive parents gather together each month for a time of prayer, sharing, encouragement, and resources.
Click HERE for more information.
-
Mondays at 7:00pm
Starts January 20Embrace Grace is a support group for women walking through the unsteady season of an unexpected pregnancy. Our team is focused on meeting their spiritual and practical needs. At the end of the group, we provide the women with a Princess Day, pampering them with hair, make up, nails and dressing up for the very own maternity photos. We then host a huge Baby Shower with their families and our church family, showing each mom they are no alone in this season! Embrace Life is a continuation of the journey and provides an opportunity to continue supporting these new moms.
Click HERE for more information.
Hodges Campus
Monday Groups
-
When You Pray: A Study of Six Prayers in the Bible by Kelly Minter, Jackie Hill Perry, Jen Wilkin, Jennifer Rothschild, Jada Edwards and Kristi McLelland
Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30am
March 25 to May 6
Hodges Campus - A Wing, Room A187
Leader: Heidi RallPrayer is a gift – an invitation to talk with God. But prayer can also be a challenge. Do you have trouble thinking of words to say, fear some emotions are too intense to express to God, or reach the end of a day only to realize you haven’t prayed at all? You’re not alone. Thankfully, in God’s Word we encounter many voices who teach us to pray. You’ll find that when you pray, your faith is strengthened, and your heart is united to Jesus. Each week we will watch a teaching video from one of the authors on a different type of prayer and have a discussion based on the teaching and our homework.
Tuesday Groups
-
Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm
Starts April 2
Hodges Campus - A Wing, Room A183
Leader: Eddie HastingsSpiritual Habits is a six session class that will equip you with practical ways to grow your faith and help you get involved at Chets. You’ll learn about spiritual habits like prayer, Bible study, being in community, giving, serving, and sharing your faith. We’ll discover that these habits are more than just things to do to be a good Christian, they’re the methods that God uses to keep us in step with His Spirit as we join Him in His mission. Whether you’re a new believer or just want to take the next step in your faith, this class is for you.
Click HERE to register.
-
Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm
Starts March 26
Hodges Campus - B Wing, Room B223
Leader: Julius GreenWhat comes to mind when you hear the word evangelism? Many Christians avoid sharing the gospel, letting feelings of inadequacy, guilt, or failure keep our lips sealed and the good news confined to Sunday mornings. But what if it isn’t as complicated or scary as we’ve made it? Always Going: How to Share Your Faith will help prepare you for gospel conversations with anyone, at any time, and anywhere.
Click HERE to register.
-
Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm
Starts March 26
Hodges Campus - B Wing, Room B230
Leaders: Eddie and Jackie HatcherWhat does it take to build a marriage that will last? In Uncommon Marriage, Tony and Lauren Dungy share the secrets that hold them together, revealing what they’ve learned so far about being a good husband or wife; getting through times of loss, grief, or change; staying connected despite busy schedules; supporting each other’s dreams and goals; and helping each other grow spiritually. They offer encouragement and practical advice to equip your marriage to survive tough issues and flourish with joy, purpose, and partnership―in other words, to be a marriage that is truly uncommon.
Click HERE to purchase the book (optional).
Click HERE to register. -
Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm
Starts March 26
Hodges Campus - B Wing, Room B226-A
Leader: Laura GilbertPractical Parenting will help the parents of preschool and elementary age children learn simple strategies that are wise, research based, and respectful to both children and parents. These tips and techniques can be implemented right away and the class will be laid back, fun, encouraging, and provide a space for parents to connect with each other and share the challenges and blessings of raising young children.
Click HERE to register.
-
Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm
March 26 to April 9
Hodges Campus - A Wing, Room A180
Leader: Allan CovingtonAnyone with a heart to worship is invited to be part of the worship choir for our Night of Worship on Wednesday, April 16, at 6:30pm. This service is a special time during Holy Week each year where all of our Chets Creek campuses come together to remember and thank God for the love that He showed when He sent Jesus to live and die for us. We will rehearse for three weeks on Wednesday evenings and no prior experience is necessary to participate.
Click HERE to register.
-
Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm
Starts March 26
Hodges Campus - B Wing, Room B226-C
Leader: Mark SmithTheology (the study of God) can be intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be. The goal of theology is knowing and loving God well. This is a lifelong endeavor, a never-ending pursuit, not for the sake of knowledge, but for an ever-deepening relationship with God Himself. Using You Are a Theologian by Jen Wilkin and J.T. English as our guide, we’ll address theological questions such as: Who is God? What is God like? What is the Bible? Who are we? What went wrong? What has God done? To whom do we belong? How does the story end?
Click HERE to purchase the book (optional).
Click HERE to register. -
Forgiving What You Can’t Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and Create a Life That’s Beautiful Again by Lysa TerKeurst
Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30pm
March 26 to May 14
Hodges Campus - B Wing, Room B210
Leaders: Katie McCallumThis is a walking group - participants will meet up inside the building and then head outside for a walk around the school track next door as you discuss the book. This is a great way to get your steps in!
Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of unresolved pain, playing offenses over and over in your mind? You know you can't go on like this, but you don't know what to do next. Lysa TerKeurst wrestled through this journey. But in surprising ways, she’s discovered how to let go of bound-up resentment and overcome the resistance to forgiving people who aren’t willing to make things right.
-
Feasting on God’s Word: Fresh Encounters with the Greatest Story Ever Told by Kristi McLelland
Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm
March 26 to May 14
Hodges Campus - B Wing, Room B214
Leader: Doni Walker-JacksonThe Scriptures are a feast. They are meant to be experienced, taken into our hearts and lives as we trust they will do their work in us. Weaving together passages from Scripture, images from the Holy Land, experiences from her own life, and insights into the historical and cultural contexts of the Bible, Kristi invites you on a journey that will forever change the way you engage with God’s Word. Whatever your relationship with the Bible is in this season of your life, the living God longs to do His transformative work within you. So, pull up a chair and get ready to feast on the best and truest Story ever told!
-
Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm
Starts March 26
Hodges Campus - B Wing, Room B212
Leader: Mike HodgeMost men want to be strong spiritual leaders of their families. They just don’t know how because they’ve never seen it modeled. That’s why Steve Farrar wrote Point Man thirty years ago. With more than half a million copies sold, it’s the go-to resource for how to faithfully lead and love your family, walk boldly through challenging seasons of marriage and parenting, stand firm against personal temptation, and forge a faith that shines bright. Yet the war on the family has only intensified since this trusted guide first came out. Whether through entertainment, social media, or legislation, our world seems determined to undermine the traditional family—which means faithful spiritual leadership is needed more than ever.
Click HERE to register.
-
Every other Wednesday at 7:00pm
Starts January 8
Hodges Campus - A Wing, Room A189The Chets Creek chapter of the Riders for Christ Motorcycle Ministry is a brotherhood of Christian men that desire to ride their bikes and participate in events which put them in places where God can use them. You can contact Tony Busalacchi at abusalacchi65@gmail.com for more information.
-
Wednesdays at 7:30pm
Starts January 8
Hodges Campus - A Wing, College + Young Adult Room (Third Floor)
Come gather with other college students and young adults for a time of Bible study as we dive into how the Gospel impacts our everyday lives.
Wednesday Groups
Thursday Groups
-
Thursdays at 7:00am
Starts January 9
Hodges Campus - A Wing, College + Young Adult Room (Third Floor)Current Study: Your Story Has a Villain
There is an enemy among us. You may know who he is, but you may not know what he is about. Do you know how he wages war? Do you know how he targets you specifically? He’s the villain who wants to change your story in the hopes you live isolated, powerless, discouraged, and defeated. Are you ready to change your narrative and live a different story today? If you’re weary from the struggle and ready to experience life as God intended, this study with Pastor Jonathan Pokluda will help you explore the tactics of Satan, equip you to overcome spiritual battles, and remind you of the victory already secured through Jesus.Click HERE to register.
-
Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00pm
January 8 to April 9
Southside Campus - Ministry Building
Facilitator: Glenda Young
A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way.Click HERE for more information.
-
Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30pm
January 29 to April 23
Southside Campus - Ministry Building
Leaders: Anne Tyre and Audrey BarbourThe world has become a confusing place. Every day we are confronted with cloudy moral issues that once seemed clear. When did the simple things get so complicated? But instead of wondering how we got here, maybe we should revisit how we got started. And there's no better place to start than the beginning of God's Word, the book of Genesis. A respected pastor and Bible teacher, Dr. Warren Wiersbe takes an insightful look at the fundamentals for a life well lived. Return to the beginning and discover life-changing truths about relationships, faith, sin, and spiritual fulfillment. Because in life, the key to a happy ending is found at the beginning.
-
Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30pm
February 12 to April 9
Southside Campus - Ministry Building
Leader: David MooreHas it ever dawned on you that nothing has ever dawned on God? He knew before the world began that His people would face hardship, so He gave us His Word. The Book of Ephesians is a survival manual—it equips believers to thrive in a world that hates the message of Jesus Christ. Paul the Apostle writes to encourage believers to live well—we've been lifted from the graveyard of sin and called to shout the gospel into the darkened world. Pastor and author J.D. Greear walks through the powerful words of Paul and challenges believers to live out the gospel.
Click HERE to register.
Southside Campus
Wednesday Groups
-
Thursdays at 7:00pm
Starts January 16
Southside Campus - Ministry BuildingWe offer several different levels of English as a Second Language (ESL) from very basic beginner to the advanced speaker.
Click HERE to learn more about our ESL Classes.