EXPERIENCE JESUS. GROW IN FAITH.
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS.
Life Groups are where faith becomes personal.
At Hope City, our mission is to help people experience Jesus in a way that will change their lives and impact generations with His hope. Life Groups are one of the primary places where that mission comes to life. They’re where people open God’s Word together, build meaningful relationships, and take next steps in their faith.
Don’t miss your chance to get connected this semester—explore the available Life Groups below and register today!
This fall, all Life Groups will journey together through a 10-week Anchor Series in the Gospel of John. Registration is $15, which covers the cost of your Faith Life Study Book. The book features five short, engaging studies each week designed to help move God’s Word from the page into everyday life. Through reading, reflection, discussion, and application, you’ll discover what it means to follow Jesus more closely and live out your faith with confidence.
Each Life Group meets weekly for approximately 90 minutes in a welcoming environment led by trained volunteer leaders. While every group is unique, you can expect meaningful conversation, discussion around the weekly study, time in Scripture, prayer, encouragement, and authentic community. Many groups also enjoy snacks or a meal together as they build relationships and grow alongside one another.
The goal of Life Groups is simple: to help people experience Jesus, be changed through His Word, and impact others with His hope. Whether you’re new to church or have been following Jesus for years, there’s a place for you.
Participants are encouraged to attend the Life Group Kickoff on September 6 to meet their group, pick up their study book, and begin building relationships before groups officially launch the week of September 13.
How do I pick a group and register?
Below you’ll find a list of all available Life Groups organized by category, including Stage of Life, Everyone Welcome, Men’s Groups, Women’s Groups, and Life Events.
Registration is simple! Just click on the group you’d like to join, and you’ll be taken directly to the registration page. Browse the groups, find the one that fits you best, and take your next step toward meaningful community this semester.
Young Adults
18-25 year olds | Click Here to visit our Young Adult page for more information
Young Adult Men | Oplotnik & Decker
Tuesday at 7:00am | David Oplotnik | ZINC
Young Adult Men | Hathaway & Decker
Monday at 7:00pm | Paul Hathaway & Landon Decker | Ozark Christian College
Young Adult Women | Masena, Morgan & Jaramillo
Monday at 6:30am | Ava Masena, McKinsey Morgan & Deej Jaramillo | Deej & McKinsey’s House
Young Adult Women | King & Rhoda
Tuesday at 6:30pm | Kaylyn King & Mads Rhoda | Kaylyn’s House
Stage of Life
Sunday at 1:00pm | Scott & Jill Fields and Randy & Carrie Wilson | Fields Home, Joplin
Wednesday at 6pm | Jake & Julie Masena | Masena Home, Joplin
Young Families - Childcare Available
Sunday at 2:30pm | Joel & Kinsey Yates, Chris & Jenny Freeborg and Bradly & Caitlin Hershey | Hope City Church
Young Moms (kids 5 and under) - Childcare Available
Tuesday at 9am | Rachael Walker, Desirae Allmoslecher & Bailey Cook | Hope City Church
Tuesday at 6pm | John & Sherri Durling | Joplin
Sunday at 2:30pm | Ken & Delores McGarrahan | Hope City Church
Wednesday at 6pm | Rusty & Carrie Douthitt and Brian & Cindy Brubaker | Hope City Church
CLOSED GROUPS
Young Married (FULL) - Tuesday at 6pm | Ty & Emily Wenner and Drew & Ashlyn Short | Wenner Home, Carl Junction
Young Married (FULL) - Tuesday at 6pm | Ty & Emily Wenner and Drew & Ashlyn Short | Wenner Home, Carl Junction
Parents (FULL) - Tuesday at 6pm | Austin & Emily Lawrence | Hope City Church
Young Married (FULL) - Thursday at 6pm | Travis & Tanya Burk | Burk Home, Webb City
Empty Nesters (FULL) - Wednesday at 6pm | Eugene & Anne Tindall and Paul & Ronda Osborne | Osborne Home, Carthage
Retired (FULL) - Tuesday at 6pm | Clifford & Pam Wert | Wert Home, Webb City
Parents (FULL) - Tuesday at 6pm | Blake & Randi Watson and Kyle & Kelly Kleespies | Hope City Church
Everyone Welcome
Jamie & Susan Smith and Greg & Susan Murdock | Smith Home, Webb City
Mitch Comstedt | Hope City Church
Dan & Allison Russell | Gossard Home, S Joplin
Barrett & Shannon Satterlee | Satterlee Home, Joplin
Scott & Pam Douglas | Douglas Home, Carl Junction
Dwayne & Kelli Friend and Paul & Nicole Tyler | Friend Home, N Joplin
CLOSED GROUPS
Wednesday at 6:00pm (FULL) - Tony & Minette Allmoslecher and Ronda Tiller | Tiller Home, Carthage
Wednesday at 6:30pm (FULL) - Aaron & Erin Garman and Luke & Tammy Wicke | Garman Home, Joplin
Men’s Groups
Michael Mason, Joshua Lancour and Steve Murphy | Hope City Church
Paul Comstedt and Brice Reynolds | Helix Fuel
Geoff Mills | Crazy Llama, Joplin
Matt Sommer and Jeff Goldhammer | Hope City Church
Tony Allmoslecher and Mike Godfrey | Seneca
Jamie Smith and Ian Gray | ZINC
Craig Winfrey and Tommy Atkins | Crazy Llama, Webb City
Wes Ogden and Jeff Morey | Life House, Joplin
Gage Tiller, Tony Allmoslecher and Jeremy Bland | Elite Realty, Carthage
Jordan Macy | Hill Home, Carthage
Greg Stratton and Daryl Williams | Crazy Llama, Joplin
Nathan Cantwell & Hamilton Ogden | Mass Depot in Neosho
Carey Clouse and Rick Berry | Joplin
Tony Allmoslecher, Mark Brockett and Patrick Scott | Scott Home, Carthage
CLOSED GROUPS
Thursday at 6:45am (FULL) - Trent Cannon and Blake Roberts | Chick-fil-a, 20th Street
Women’s Groups
Kim Stratton and Karen Secrist | Suzanne’s Natural Foods
Addi Marn and Ashleyanne Cantwell | Rise Elementary, Neosho
CLOSED GROUPS
Monday at 6:00pm (FULL) - Annie Hafer and Staci Saunders | Saunders’ Home, E Joplin
Monday at 6:15pm (FULL) - Alicia Mason and Dom Paulk | Hope City Church
Monday at 6:30pm (FULL) - Lauren Good-Hickerson and Kyleigh Waymen | Webb City
Tuesday at 10:00am (FULL) - Pat Fancher and Kelsey Comstedt | Suzanne’s Natural Foods
Tuesday at 6:00pm (FULL) - Brooke LaPosta and Michelle Horn | Hope City Church
Tuesday at 6:15pm (FULL) - Traci Eden and Michelle Dixon | Joplin
Wednesday at 6:00pm (FULL) - Ashley Lilenkamp and Vicky Hardin | Carl Junction Community Center
Wednesday at 6:30pm (FULL) - Debi Linnert and Gina Hutchinson | Hutchinson Home, Diamond
Wednesday at 6:30pm (FULL) - Julie Trotnic and Rebecca Lancour | Hope City Church
Thursday at 6:30pm (FULL) - Stacie Flores and Ashley Jones | Starbucks, S Rangeline Rd.
Friday at 9:30am (FULL) - Brenlee Buerge and Jennifer Odgen | ZINC
Life Events
Blended Families - Childcare
Sunday at 2:30pm | Nate and Ashley Siler | Hope City Church
Monday at 6:00pm | Patty Fancher and Mike Knapp | Hope City Church
Frequently Asked Questions
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Life Groups use the Anchor Series Life Group Book, written by our Faith Life staff. Each book takes us through a book of the Bible and connects directly with the Sunday teaching series, so what you learn on Sunday flows right into your group discussions during the week.
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The Life Group books cost money to produce, and we simply make them available at cost. We charge to cover expenses and help everyone feel invested in the journey together.
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If you’re having issues navigating the new registration page, please reach out to info@experiencehope.city.
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Life Groups meet all over our community: in homes, coffee shops, restaurants, and right here at Hope City. There’s a group in a setting that will work for you!
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Yes! Some groups provide childcare. When you register, just look for the groups marked “childcare available”
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Childcare is available from birth up to 4th grade.