WANT TO JOIN A LIFE GROUP?
LIFE GROUPS
Life Groups are designed to help people grow in their faith and build meaningful community. Groups gather to study God’s Word, live it out in everyday life, and encourage one another to lead others toward Jesus. Each semester, Life Groups also serve together throughout our community.
We offer Stage of Life groups, as well as men’s and women’s groups. Life Groups meet during the Spring and Fall semesters for 8–10 weeks.
All Life Groups study the same book of the Bible that is taught during our Sunday morning gatherings. This spring semester, we’ll be studying 2 Corinthians in an 8-week series titled “Live Free.”
Dates to Remember
January 25 — Life Group sign-ups open
February 8 — Life Group Kickoff: meet your leaders and pick up your book (Sunday morning at Hope City)
February 15 — Life Groups begin
April 5 — Life Groups conclude
Want to join multiple groups? Click Contact Us below.
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These groups help to connect you with others who share your current season of life (young adult, married, parenting, empty-nesting, retired).
YOUNG ADULT (18-25)
Wednesday | 6:00pm
Location: Hope City (Student Venue)
Leaders: Landon & Chelsey Decker, Brad & Jill Bishop, Jake & Julie Masena and Jen St. ClairClick Here to sign-up.
YOUNG MARRIED
Sunday | 1:00pm
Location: Fields Home (South Joplin)
Leaders: Scott & Jill Fields and Randy & Carrie WilsonClick Here to sign-up.
YOUNG MARRIED
Thursday | 6:30pm
Location: Burk Home (N Joplin)
Leaders: Travis & Tanya BurkGROUP FULL
YOUNG MOMS (with kids age 5 and under)
Tuesday | 9:00am
Location: Hope City (childcare provided)
Leaders: Rachael Walker, Desirae Allmoslecher and Bailey CookClick Hereto sign-up.
YOUNG PARENTS
Sunday | 2:30pm
Location: Hope City (childcare provided)
Leaders: Joel & Kinsey Yates and Chris & Jenny FreeborgClick here to sign-up.
PARENTS
Tuesday | 6:00pm
Location: Hope City (childcare provided)
Leaders: Blake & Randi Watson and Colton & Katelyn DrollingerClick Here to sign-up.
PARENTS (NEW GROUP)
Tuesday | 6:00pm
Location: Hope City (childcare provided)
Leaders: Josh & Jen MarrufoClick Here to sign-up.
EMPTY NESTERS
Sunday | 2:30pm
Location: Hope City
Leaders: Ken & Delores McGarrahanClick Here to sign up.
EMPTY NESTERS
Wednesday | 6:00pm
Location: Osborne Home (Carthage)
Leaders: Eugene & Anne TindallClick Here to sign-up.
RETIRED
Wednesday | 6:00pm
Location: Hope City
Leaders: Clifford & Pam WertClick Here to sign-up.
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These groups are open to all ages and stages of life and are a place for anyone looking for meaningful connection and spiritual growth.
Sunday | 4:00pm
Location: Smith Home (Webb City)
Leaders: Jamie & Susan Smith and Gregg & Susan MurdockClick Here to sign-up.
Tuesday | 6:00pm
Location: Gossard Home (S Joplin)
Leaders: Dan & Alison RussellClick Here to sign-up.
Wednesday | 6:00pm
Location: Tiller Home (Carthage)
Leaders: Tony & Minette AllmoslecherClick Hereto sign-up.
Wednesday | 6:30pm
Location: Buchele Home (Carl Junction)
Leaders: Lance & Sarah Corter and Greg & Kim StrattonClick Here to sign-up.
Wednesday | 6:30pm
Location: Garman Home (N. Joplin)
Leaders: Aaron & Erin Garman and Luke & Tammy WickeClick Here to sign-up.
Thursday | 6:00pm
Location: Douglas Home (Carl Junction)
Leaders: Scott & Pam DouglasClick Here to sign-up.
Thursday | 6:30pm
Location: Friend Home (N. Joplin)
Leaders: Dwayne & Kelli Friend and Paul & Nicole TylerClick Here to sign-up.
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These groups are a place where women of all ages come together in authentic community and grow in their faith alongside one another.
Monday | 6:00pm
Location: Rise Elementary (Neosho)
Leaders: Ashleyanne Cantwell & Addi MarnClick Here to sign-up.
Monday | 6:15pm
Location: Hope City
Leader: Alicia MasonClick Here to sign-up.
Tuesday | 10:00am
Location: Suzanne’s Natural Foods
Leaders: Pat Fancher & Kelsey ComstedtClick Here to sign-up.
Tuesday | 6:15pm
Location: ZINC
Leaders: Traci Eden & Olivia BakerClick Here to sign-up.
Wednesday | 6:30pm
Location: Hutchinson Home (S Joplin)
Leaders: Debi Linnert & Gina HutchinsonGROUP FULL
Wednesday | 6:00 pm
Location: Carl Junction Community Center
Leaders: Ashley Lilienkamp & Vicky HardinClick Here to sign-up.
Wednesday | 6:30 pm
Location: Hope City
Leaders: Julie Trotnic & Rebecca LancourClick Here to sign-up.
Thursday | 6:30 pm (NEW GROUP)
Location: Good Home (N Joplin)
Leaders: Carly Jenkins & Krista GoodClick Here to sign-up.
Thursday | 6:30 pm
Location: Starbucks (S. Rangeline)
Leaders: Stacie Flores & Ashley JonesClick Here to sign-up.
Thursday | 6:00 pm (NEW GROUP)
Location: Wenner Home (Carl Junction)
Leaders: Emily Wenner & Lauren Good-HickersonClick Here to sign-up.
Friday | 11:00 am
Location: Tropical Smoothie (Carthage)
Leaders: Brenlee Buerge & Misty CreekmoreClick Here to sign-up.
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These groups are a place where men gather in authentic community to be equipped and challenged to grow in their faith.
Monday | 6:45 am (NEW GROUP)
Location: Bearded Lady Coffee
Leaders: Travis Lurten & Steve BuxtonClick Here to sign-up.
Monday | 6:15 pm
Location: Hope City Church
Leaders: Michael Mason & Joshua LancourClick Here to sign-up.
Tuesday | 6:30am
Location: Panera Bread
Leaders: Paul Comstedt & Brice ReynoldsClick Here to sign-up.
Tuesday | 5:30pm
Location: Crazy Llama (Joplin)
Leader: Geoff MillsClick Here to sign-up.
Tuesday | 6:15pm
Location: ZINC
Leaders: Matt Sommer & Jeff GoldammerClick Here to sign-up.
Wednesday | 7:00am
Location: ZINC
Leaders: Jamie SmithClick Here to sign-up.
Wednesday | 6:30pm(NEW GROUP)
Location: (SE Joplin)
Leader: Wes Ogden & Jeff MoreyClick Here to sign-up.
Thursday | 6:30am
Location: ZINC
Leaders: Carey Clouse & Greg StrattonClick Here to sign-up.
Thursday | 6:30am
Location: Maple Leaf Coffee (Carthage)
Leader: Gage Tiller & Tony AllmoslecherClick Here to sign-up.
Thursday | 6:45am
Location: Chick-Fil-A (21st & Rangline)
Leaders: Trent Cannon & Blake RobertsClick Here to sign-up.
Thursday | 5:30 pm
Location: The Rustic Cup (Neosho)
Leader: Nathan CantwellClick Here to sign-up.
Thursday | 6:00pm
Location: Crazy Llama (Joplin)
Leader: Craig WinfreyClick Here to sign-up.
Friday | 6:30am
Location: Allmoslecher Home (Carthage)
Leaders: Tony Allmoslecher & Mark BrocketClick Here to sign-up.
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These groups do not follow our Life Group series and instead study and engage with other content.
BLENDED FAMILIES
This group is designed to encourage, equip, and support blended families through a faith-based lens. It provides a safe and welcoming space for couples and families to navigate unique challenges, build unity, and grow together with biblical principles as the foundation.
Sunday | 2:30pm
Location: Hope City Church (childcare provided)
Leaders: Nate & Ashley SilerClick Here to sign-up.
FAQs
What Curriculum Do Life Groups Use?
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.
Why Does It Cost Money?
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.
Where Do Life Groups Meet?
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!
Are There Groups That Have Childcare?
Yes! Some groups provide childcare. When you register, just look for the groups marked “childcare provided.”