The mission of Life Groups Ministry is to connect people in small groups for the purpose of spiritual growth, loving community, and sharing in the work of the church. In 2025, we had six groups (up from five the previous year), with two on the BP side of town and four on the SP side. Groups met on various evenings of the week, and even Saturday mornings!  An average of eight people attended each meeting.

The overwhelming feedback from life group members is that they are getting to know other people at deeper levels and the Bible studies are helping them to grow spiritually. All the care, time, and energy the life group leaders put into their groups is greatly appreciated!

Prayer

The Prayer Gathering continues to meet on a weekly basis: at the SP campus on the first and third weeks of the month and at the BP Campus on the second and fourth weeks. Growing in spiritual authority was the hallmark of this past year, and I had the privilege of seeing prayer warriors grow in intimacy with God, boldness in their petitions, and power in living out their faith. It is the desire of my heart that prayer is the bedrock of our church, and I invite all of you to join us on Thursday evenings as we experience the power and presence of God together in prayer.

We are so grateful to have a new space at SP for prayer. Most Sundays after service, the prayer team is in the prayer room meeting with folks. The room also serves as a place for life groups to meet during the week.

Healing and Deliverance

Deliverance is the ministry of setting believers free from demonization--the presence and influence of demons in areas of bondage in a person’s soul and body. Deliverance from demonization was a core ministry for Jesus and his disciples, and it continues to be a ministry of the church. We have a team of folks who have been trained to do deliverance. This past year we were able to minister to a dozen people. Anyone needing deliverance can get in touch with me.