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Check out our small groups this year!
WOMEN
TUESDAYS
Biblical Women
On-campus, 8pm
Hi! My name is Emma Gossett and I am a junior studying social work. Hi! I'm Grace Scott and I am studying media advertising with a minor in public health. Together we will be leading a women's studying going over women of the Bible! We can't wait to see you there!
MEN
FRIDAYS
Tactics
On-campus, 3-4pm
1 Peter 3:15 instructs Christians to "honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have." This becomes difficult when a Christian student attends a large university with others who do not share the same source of authority. To help improve our defense of the Christian faith (*with gentleness and respect*), our group will focus on Christian apologetics by reading a book by Gregory Koukl titled "Tactics". The book's synopsis states, "Koukl demonstrates how to artfully regain control of conversations, keeping them moving forward in constructive ways through thoughtful diplomacy. You'll learn ow to stop challengers in their tracks and how to turn the tables on questions or provocative statements. Most important, you'll learn how to get people thinking about Jesus.
Leif Madsen is a clinical associate professor in the school of public health at IU Bloomington where he teaches graduate athletic training students. Across his tenure in academia, Leif has found immense value in mentoring college students as they navigate young adulthood, and he looks forward to using this small group to help motivate young men to lead God-centered lives. In his free time, Leif enjoys camping, hiking, playing music, and completing various home renovations…but the light of his world is his family, including his wife of 11 years, Amanda, and their two daughters Brenna (6) and Reese (2).
MEN
TUESDAYS
Discipleship Group
On-campus at 8pm
Hi everyone, I’m Drew. I am excited to lead a small group for men to work on battling lust and having other Christ following men to hold each other accountable. This group is meant to be a safe space to work on Biblical strategies used to run from lust. This group will also have older male mentors coming in to help lead. The hope for this group is to help men in the community become more and more like the men God calls us to be and having practical steps in getting there and accountability form peers and mentors. We are not called to fight this battle alone. Come and grow in strong male Christian community!!! "So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh." Galatians 5:16
WOMENS
WEDNESDAYS
Forgiving What You Can’t Forget
On and off-campus, 7pm
The path to forgiveness isn't always easy or pretty. Sometimes we have things we hold against people that we don't even realize. Forgiveness is an intentional daily choice. It isn't always found with an apology or even reconciliation. It's about releasing resentment, moving forward and truly understanding God's view on forgiveness rather than the one the world tells you to believe.
WOMENS
MONDAYS
Daniel
On-campus, 7pm
Hi! My name is Kati Pride, and I am hosting a girl's Bible study every other week. I will be going over Daniel. Focusing on God's promises within our lives even in the midst of challenges.
MENS
MONDAYS
The book of Genesis
On-campus, 8pm
Hi! I’m Coda, and I’m a senior at IU. This year, I’m serving as a House Leader at CSF. I will be leading an in-depth study of the book of Genesis. Follow the link below to get connected!
WOMENS
MONDAYS
Find Your People
On-campus, 7pm
Hi, I'm Mackena Beyersdorf! I grew up in Wisconsin and moved to Bloomington four years ago to get my master's at IU. Moving away from my community was harder than I expected, especially after navigating some really difficult friendship seasons and learning how to make new friends. Finding my people (and reading Find Your People) really changed my perspective on friendship and community. Christian life isn't meant to be lonely, and I'm excited to create a space where we can grow in our faith and find genuine community together.
MENS
WEDNESDAYS
James
On-campus, 7pm
Hi y'all, Isaac and I are super excited to be leading a men's small group this year! We are both seniors and also serve on the leadership team at CSF. This year we will be doing a deep dive into the book of James and learning practical applications of the Christian belief. Come join us for Biblical based community and growth in maturity and understanding of who Jesus has called us to be as men.