WANT TO JOIN A LIFE GROUP?

Our LIFE GROUPS are designed to help people GROW in their faith. They gather together to study the Bible in order to live it out and lead others to do the same. They also serve together each semester throughout the community. We have Stage of Life groups as well as men's and women's groups available. Life Groups meet during the Spring and Fall semesters for 8-10 weeks.

All Life Groups study the same book of the Bible that's taught during Sunday morning gatherings. This spring semester we will be studying 2nd Corinthians in an 8-week series called “Live Free.”

Dates to Remember:

January 25th- Life Group sign ups launch this week

February 8th- Life Group Kickoff / meet your leaders (Sunday morning @ Hope City)

February 15th- Life Groups begin this week

April 5th- Life Groups end this week

CONTACT US

  • 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)

    Wednesdays 6:00pm
    Location: Hope City (Student Venue)
    Led by: Landon Decker & Chelsey Decker, Brad & Jill Bishop, Jake & Julie Masena, Jen St. Clair

    YOUNG MARRIED

    Sundays 1:00pm
    Location: Fields Home (S Joplin)
    Led by: Scott & Jill Fields, Randy & Carrie Wilson

    YOUNG MARRIED

    Thursdays 6:30pm
    Location: Burk Home (N Joplin)
    Led by: Travis & Tanya Burk

    YOUNG MOMS with kids age 5 and under

    Tuesdays 9:00am
    Location: Hope City (childcare provided)
    Led by Rachael Walker, Desirae Allmoslecher, Bailey Cook

    YOUNG PARENTS

    Sundays 2:30pm
    Location: Hope City (childcare provided)
    Led by: Joel & Kinsey Yates, Chris & Jenny Freeborg

    PARENTS

    Tuesdays 6:00pm
    Location: Hope City (childcare provided)
    Led by: Blake & Randi Watson, Colton & Katelyn Drollinger

    PARENTS

    Tuesdays 6:00pm
    Location: Hope City (childcare provided)
    Led by: Joe & Hope Szklarkski

    EMPTY NESTERS

    Sundays 2:00pm
    Location: Hope City
    Led by: Ken & Delores McGarrahan

    EMPTY NESTERS

    Wednesdays 6:00pm
    Location: Osborne Home (Carthage)
    Led by: Eugene & Anne Tindall

    RETIRED

    Wednesdays 6:00pm
    Location: Hope City
    Led by: Clifford & Pam Wert

  • These groups are open to all ages and stages of life and are a place for anyone looking for meaningful connection and spiritual growth.

    Sundays 4:00pm
    Location: Smith Home (Webb City)
    Led by: Jamie & Susan Smith

    Tuesday 6:00pm
    Location: Russell Home (Joplin)
    Led by: Dan & Alison Russell

    Wednesday 6:00pm
    Location: Tiller Home (Carthage)
    Led by: Tony & Minette Allmoslecher

    Wednesday 6:30pm
    Location: Buschele Home
    Led by: Lance & Sarah Corter, Greg & Kim Stratton

    Wednesday 6:30pm
    Location: Garman Home (N. Joplin)
    Led by: Aaron & Erin Garman, Luke & Tammy Wicke

    Wednesday 6:30pm
    Location: Haley Home (S. Joplin)
    Led by: Oliver and Joanie Dutton, Carlos & Susan Haley

    Thursdays 6:00pm
    Location: Douglas Home (Carl Junction)
    Led by: Scott & Pam Douglas

    Thursday 6:30pm
    Location: Friend Home (N. Joplin)
    Led by: Dwayne & Kelli Friend, Paul & Nicole Tyler

  • These groups are a place where women of all ages come together in authentic community and grow in their faith alongside one another.

    Mondays 6:00pm
    Location: Rise Elementary (Neosho)
    Led by: Ashleyanne Cantwell & Addi Marn

    Mondays 6:15pm
    Location: Hope City
    Led by: Alicia Mason

    Tuesdays 10:00am
    Location: Suzanne’s Natural Foods
    Led by: Pat Fancher & Kelsey Comstedt

    Tuesdays 6:15pm
    Location: ZINC
    Led by: Traci Eden & Olivia Baker

    Wednesdays 6:00 pm
    Location: Hutchinson Home
    Led by: Debi Linnert & Gina Hutchinson

    Wednesdays 6:00 pm
    Location: Carl Junction Community Center
    Led by Ashley Lilienkamp & Vicky Hardin

    Wednesdays 6:30 pm
    Location: Hope City
    Led by Julie Trotnic & Rebecca Lancour

    Thursdays 6:30 pm (NEW GROUP)
    Location: Good Home (N Joplin)
    Led by: Carly Jenkins & Krista Good

    Thursdays 6:00 pm
    Location: Joe Muggs
    Led by: Stacie Flores

    Thursdays 6:00 pm (NEW GROUP)
    Location: Wenner Home
    Led by: Emily Wenner & Lauren Good-Hickerson

    Fridays 11:00 am
    Location: Tropical Smoothie (Carthage)
    Led by: Brenlee Buerge

  • These groups are a place where men gather in authentic community to be equipped and challenged to grow in their faith.

    Mondays 6:45 am (NEW GROUP)
    Location: Bearded Lady Coffee
    Led by: Travis Lurten & Steve Buxton

    Mondays 6:15 pm
    Location: Hope City Church
    Led by: Michael Mason & Joshua Lancour

    Tuesdays 6:30am
    Location: Panera
    Led by: Paul Comstedt & Brice Reynolds

    Tuesdays 5:30pm
    Location: Crazy Llama (Joplin)
    Led by: Geoff Mills

    Tuesdays 6:15pm
    Location: Zinc Coffee
    Led by: Matt Sommer & Jeff Goldammer

    Wednesdays 7:00am
    Location: Zinc Coffee
    Led by Jamie Smith & Andrew Temm

    Wednesdays 6:30pm (NEW GROUP)
    Location: Hope City
    Led by: Wes Ogden

    Thursdays 6:30 am
    Location: ZINC
    Led by: Carey Clouse & Greg Stratton

    Thursdays 6:30am
    Location: Maple Leaf Coffee (Carthage)
    Led by: Gage Tiller

    Thursdays 6:45am
    Location: Chick-Fil-A (20th street)
    Led by: Trent Cannon & Blake Roberts

    Thursdays 5:30 pm
    Location: The Rustic Cup (Neosho)
    Led by: Nathan Cantwell

    Thursdays 6:00pm
    Location: Crazy Llama (Joplin)
    Led by: Craig Winfrey

    Fridays 6:30 am
    Location: Allmoslecher Home (Carthage)
    Led by: Tony Allmoslecher & Mark Brocket

  • These groups do not go through our Life Group series. These groups study and follow along with other content.

    BLENDED FAMILIES

    Sundays 2:30pm
    Location: Hope City (childcare provided)
    Led by: Nate & Ashley Siler

    FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY

    Tuesdays 6:00pm
    Location: Hope City (childcare provided)
    Led by: Scott & Jill Fields

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.”