What is a Small Group?
Small groups (3-15 people) are a key component of our Discipleship goals here at Lakes Free. Small groups are elective opportunities where you can explore issues relevant to your life, dive deeper into the truths of God’s word, or simply challenge yourself in your own personal spiritual growth. Small groups are also an excellent place to build relationships and get to know people who you may not regularly connect with on Sunday mornings.
We offer small groups that are geared towards a variety of people: those seeking answers, new followers of Christ, mature believers, and for those in leadership roles within the church. Some small groups are for men, some for women, some for couples, but many are open to anyone interested.
Small groups will often have a limit on the number of participants they can accommodate. Look at the offerings within this brochure, find a group that interests you, and if necessary contact the church office to secure your spot.
If you have questions about whether or not a particular group is right for you, please contact Pastor Jason Carlson.
What is a Discipleship Training Opportunity (DTO’s)?
Discipleship Training Opportunities are elective seminars, usually lecture based, where people from within our church and the wider community can receive a high level of instruction on various issues related to Christian discipleship (following Jesus).
DTO’s are typically shorter in nature (3-6 weeks) and are open to a larger group of participants. Securing a spot is not
necesary. Most DTO’s do not require consistent attendance, but this is strongly encouraged in order to get the most out of these offerings.
If you have questions about a DTO offering or have ideas for future offerings, please contact Pastor Jason Carlson.
Check out our Winter/Spring Small Group offerings (click on class title for more info). Contact the church office if you'd like to sign up for any of these classes.
This men’s group meets every Wednesday evening during AWANA for a time of study, discussion, prayer,
and fellowship. The studies rotate, but generally revolve around a common book chosen and read by the entire group. This group is open to men of all ages and is a great time of fellowship and a terrific opportunity to get to know some of the other guys here at church.
When: Wednesdays, 6:40-7:50 pm
Where: To be determined
Dates: Wednesdays, following the AWANA calendar
Leaders: Jason Potopa & Curt Shattuck
Cost: None (any necessary book purchases may be extra)
Childcare: AWANA programs are available for preschool through elementary aged children.
*This group is open for newcomers each week, but regular attendance is encouraged.
*Please contact Pastor Jason Carlson at 651-257-2677 or jasoncarlson@lakesfree.org for more information.
This DTO is for the Christian who wants to understand what the major religions of the world teach and believe and how we can lovingly reach out to their adherents with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This lecture based class will cover the religions of Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism; as well as the philosophy of Religious Pluralism- the idea that “all roads lead to God”.
When: Wednesdays, 6:40-7:50 pm
Where: Lakes Free - Upper Level Room 225
Dates: April 4 - April 25
Leader: Pastor Jason Carlson
Cost: None
Childcare: Awana programs are available for preschool through elementary aged children.
* This group is open for newcomers each week, but regular attendance is encouraged.
* Please contact Pastor Jason Carlson at 651-257-2677 or jasoncarlson@lakesfree.org for more information or to register for this class.
