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As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
It is impossible to walk with Christ alone. God has designed us to need community. Not only do we need community with Him, but we also need healthy community with other people who are seeking to grow in Him. That’s where Gathering Groups come in.
A Gathering Group is not a collection of perfect people who have life figured out. It is for those of us who still need to grow, who need a place to ask questions, and who need others to help us when we falter. It is a great place to learn together what it means to follow Christ, to study the Scriptures, to love our neighbors, to care for the oppressed, and to build lasting relationships.
A Gathering Group is not a collection of perfect people who have life figured out. It is for those of us who still need to grow, who need a place to ask questions, and who need others to help us when we falter. It is a great place to learn together what it means to follow Christ, to study the Scriptures, to love our neighbors, to care for the oppressed, and to build lasting relationships.
Groups meet and different locations and times, and some have childcare provided. To become connected with a group leader, we recommend reaching out to us below, or by visiting the Connect Desk at the church on a Sunday morning.
CURRENT GROUPS
SUNDAYS: West FWB @ 4:30pm
Chris and Lindsey Martin
Primarily composed of adults in their 30s with young children, this group meets for dinner. They utilize a babysitter rotation so parents can focus on the study while the kids play.
SUNDAYS: Shalimar<10th Ave @ 5pm
Ryan Kauffman & Carter McNeese
This 30-somethings group features a potluck dinner and Bible study as children play nearby. It’s a great balance of family life and intentional Bible study.
MONDAYS: Bayou @ 5pm
Deakwon & Samantha Faison,
Laura Chastain
This high-energy group of families spans from infants to teens. They provide two babysitters and enjoy a shared meal at 5:00 PM, followed by study and monthly "fun nights."
TUESDAYS: Niceville @ 5:30pm
Mark Linscott
This family-centered group usually shares a meal before or after their discussion time. Kids play nearby while the adults connect, and the group frequently plans extra get- togethers outside of Tuesdays.
TUESDAYS: Kenwood Group @ 5:45pm
Andrew Lanier & Connor Hayes
Primarily composed of adults in their 30s with children ranging from infants to teens, this group begins with dinner, then study-time to follow.
TUESDAYS: Seasoned Seniors @ 6pm
Duncan Locke
This group for adults aged 55+ meets at church. They meet as a group then break into smaller groups for discussion time.
TUESDAYS: Okaloosa Island @ 6pm
Tamara Copes and Brian Milner
Ranging from mid-20s to early 40s, this group of singles and couples enjoys breaking bread together before studying the Word. While there is no childcare, it’s a great coastal community for those in that age bracket.
TUESDAYS: Shalimar<4th Ave @ 6:15pm
Caleb Reeves & Johnathan Ford
Primarily ages 20-30, this group enjoys light snacks and dessert before diving into the Word. They conclude by splitting into gender-specific prayer groups and love hosting outdoor social events.
TUESDAYS: Crosswinds @ 6:15pm
Ben Dafoe, Greyson Chudyk & Andrew Scahill
This group is composed primarily of singles in their 20s. It’s an ideal space for young adults looking for a peer-to-peer community.
WEDNESDAYS: Hunter's Run @ 5:30pm
Ryan Burgess & Patrick Beaudine
This group focuses on snacks, study, and building relationships. They emphasize community through planned social activities and outings outside of their regular Wednesday meetings.
WEDNESDAYS: Cherie @ 5:30pm
Steve & Kari Stouder
This group of people of all ages and stages of life. They fellowship over dinner before group study.
WEDNESDAYS: Pocahontas @ 6pm
Jared Calhoun & Jeremy Meng
This group of late 30s singles and couples with older children. They fellowship over dinner before group study.
WEDNESDAYS: Women's Group @ 6pm
Michelle Bankston
These ladies take turns bringing meals or desserts for a time of hangout followed by a deep-dive lesson. The night concludes with intentional prayer and occasional social game nights.
THURSDAYS: Brighton @ 5pm
Dan & Lexi Byrne
Primarily composed of adults with young children. They usually share a meal before their discussion time and childcare is provided.
THURSDAYS: Men's Group @ 6pm
Keith Bankston & Gabe Donndelinger
Our men’s study features food and a straightforward look at the Bible. It’s a consistent space for men to grow in their faith.
THURSDAYS: Navarre @ 6pm
Brent & Megan Hardy
This family-centered group usually shares a meal before their discussion time. Childcare is provided.
THURSDAYS: Ocean City @ 6:15pm
Maddy & Logan Morrison,
Mark Keilbarth & Kelsey Kuhl
This is a group of 20s and 30s splitting into men’s and women’s cohorts for prayer and discussion. They have fellowships like beach days and other socials.
SUNDAYS: West FWB @ 4:30pm
Chris and Lindsey Martin
Primarily composed of adults in their 30s with young children, this group meets for dinner. They utilize a babysitter rotation so parents can focus on the study while the kids play.
SUNDAYS: Shalimar<10th Ave @ 5pm
Ryan Kauffman & Carter McNeese
This 30-somethings group features a potluck dinner and Bible study as children play nearby. It’s a great balance of family life and intentional Bible study.
MONDAYS: Bayou @ 5pm
Deakwon & Samantha Faison,
Laura Chastain
This high-energy group of families spans from infants to teens. They provide two babysitters and enjoy a shared meal at 5:00 PM, followed by study and monthly "fun nights."
TUESDAYS: Niceville @ 5:30pm
Mark Linscott
This family-centered group usually shares a meal before or after their discussion time. Kids play nearby while the adults connect, and the group frequently plans extra get- togethers outside of Tuesdays.
TUESDAYS: Kenwood Group @ 5:45pm
Andrew Lanier & Connor Hayes
Primarily composed of adults in their 30s with children ranging from infants to teens, this group begins with dinner, then study-time to follow.
TUESDAYS: Seasoned Seniors @ 6pm
Duncan Locke
This group for adults aged 55+ meets at church. They meet as a group then break into smaller groups for discussion time.
TUESDAYS: Okaloosa Island @ 6pm
Tamara Copes and Brian Milner
Ranging from mid-20s to early 40s, this group of singles and couples enjoys breaking bread together before studying the Word. While there is no childcare, it’s a great coastal community for those in that age bracket.
TUESDAYS: Shalimar<4th Ave @ 6:15pm
Caleb Reeves & Johnathan Ford
Primarily ages 20-30, this group enjoys light snacks and dessert before diving into the Word. They conclude by splitting into gender-specific prayer groups and love hosting outdoor social events.
TUESDAYS: Crosswinds @ 6:15pm
Ben Dafoe, Greyson Chudyk & Andrew Scahill
This group is composed primarily of singles in their 20s. It’s an ideal space for young adults looking for a peer-to-peer community.
WEDNESDAYS: Hunter's Run @ 5:30pm
Ryan Burgess & Patrick Beaudine
This group focuses on snacks, study, and building relationships. They emphasize community through planned social activities and outings outside of their regular Wednesday meetings.
WEDNESDAYS: Cherie @ 5:30pm
Steve & Kari Stouder
This group of people of all ages and stages of life. They fellowship over dinner before group study.
WEDNESDAYS: Pocahontas @ 6pm
Jared Calhoun & Jeremy Meng
This group of late 30s singles and couples with older children. They fellowship over dinner before group study.
WEDNESDAYS: Women's Group @ 6pm
Michelle Bankston
These ladies take turns bringing meals or desserts for a time of hangout followed by a deep-dive lesson. The night concludes with intentional prayer and occasional social game nights.
THURSDAYS: Brighton @ 5pm
Dan & Lexi Byrne
Primarily composed of adults with young children. They usually share a meal before their discussion time and childcare is provided.
THURSDAYS: Men's Group @ 6pm
Keith Bankston & Gabe Donndelinger
Our men’s study features food and a straightforward look at the Bible. It’s a consistent space for men to grow in their faith.
THURSDAYS: Navarre @ 6pm
Brent & Megan Hardy
This family-centered group usually shares a meal before their discussion time. Childcare is provided.
THURSDAYS: Ocean City @ 6:15pm
Maddy & Logan Morrison,
Mark Keilbarth & Kelsey Kuhl
This is a group of 20s and 30s splitting into men’s and women’s cohorts for prayer and discussion. They have fellowships like beach days and other socials.