Adult MinistriesWe have several adult ministries at Lakes Free. For additional information about any of these ministries please contact the church office at (651) 257-2677. Pastor of Adult Ministries |
Small Groups
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.
Are you searching for answers to questions about God, spirituality, or religion? Are you seeking a better understanding of the Christian faith? Do you wish there was a safe place to ask those questions you’ve always wondered about? If you answered “yes” to any of the above then this is the group for you! Through compelling DVD messages, relevant teaching, and helpful discussions participants in Christianity Explored will journey together towards a greater understanding of God’s story and our place within it.
When: Wednesdays, 6:40-7:50 pm
Where: Lakes Free - Upper Level Room 219
Dates: January 4 (7-10 weeks)
Leaders: Kevin Martineau & Dave Forsyth
Cost: $5 for study guide
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.
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 6-week study uses a fun and engaging curriculum featuring video profiles of real life couples along with teaching by popular author and Pastor, Chip Ingram. Along with Pastor Ingram’s teaching, other guest instructors featured in the series include NFL MVP Kurt Warner and his wife Brenda, as well as finance guru Dave Ramsey and his wife Sharon. This series covers issues such as: communication, conflict resolution, parenting, sex, and money, to name just a few. Think of this series as routine maintenance for your marriage. This series will be most helpful for couples who are generally happy in their marriage or who would like some basic tools to help them develop greater intimacy and appreciation for one another. This series is not appropriate for couples that are facing serious difficulties in their relationship (Please contact the Pastoral staff if you feel your marriage needs more significant help).
When: Sundays, 4:00-5:30 pm
Where: Lakes Free - Upper Level YC Room 233
Dates: February 12- March 18
Leader: Pastor Jason Carlson (with his wife, Kim)
Cost: $20 per couple (childcare extra)
Childcare: Babysitters will be present at church for pre-K through elementary aged children (no childcare for infants, toddlers, or grade 6 and up). You must indicate interest in childcare when registering. Cost for babysitting will be $5 per family each week.
* This group is closed to newcomers after week 1.
* Please contact Pastor Jason Carlson at 651-257-2677 or jasoncarlson@lakesfree.org for more information or to register for this class.
Adapted from the trade book, Self Talk, Soul Talk, in the Bible Study, Me, Myself and Lies, Jennifer shares practically and helpfully from her own life and from Scripture to show how every woman can turn her words and her life around for good. This six-week Bible study for women encourages them to clean out the junk in their thoughts and replace these hidden negative thoughts and failures with positive truths from God's word. Rather than struggling with self-esteem, body image, stress and other unhealthy thoughts and emotions learn to replace the lies you may have been telling yourself with the truth from God’s Word.
When: Friday’s, 5:00-7:00 pm
Where: Lakes Free - Upper Level YC Room 233
Dates: Jan. 6 & 20, Feb. 3 & 17, Mar. 2, 16 & 30
Leader: Christina Pineault
Cost: $14
*This group is open for newcomers each week, but regular attendance is encouraged as each week builds on the previous sessions.
Join popular author and teacher Beth Moore in this terrific new 8-week study on the book of James. Learn about James, the brother of Jesus and one time skeptic, who became one of the leaders of the early church. Discover some of the powerful principles he shares about following Christ and putting your faith into action.
When: Tuesdays, 7:00-8:45 pm
Where: Lakes Free - Upper Level Room 219
Dates: January 17 - March 6
Leader: Gail Stanghelle
Cost: $17
Childcare: No
* This group is open to newcomers each week, but regular attendance is encouraged as each week builds on the previous sessions.
Once you become a Christian you enter a war zone. The problem is, you may not even realize it. But that’s about to change. Lord, Is It Warfare? will equip you to recognize and understand the spiritual warfare that is inevitable for those who follow Jesus Christ. You’ll learn the battle tactics and devices of our adversary, Satan. And you’ll discover Scriptural ways to overcome the enemy by turning to Christ, who has all you need for victory. This in-depth study, guided by Kay Arthur, will get you into God’s word each day. The daily studies will minister to you and help you stand strong in the face of spiritual conflict.
When: Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 am
Where: Lakes Free - Upper Level Room 219
Dates: January 18 - April 11
Leader: Sarah Magnuson
Cost: $10
Childcare: No
* This group is open to newcomers each week, but regular attendance is encouraged as each week builds on the previous sessions.
Total obedience to Christ can transform an ordinary life into a remarkable journey. This is the hope found in the liberating message of What Happens When Women Say Yes to God. Lysa Terkeurst shares inspiring stories from her own life, along with compelling biblical insights, as she describes what it means to partner with God in all decisions and actions. This book reveals how honoring God produces a life of deep joy and great purpose. It is an invitation to seek God and boldly ask for and expect more from the Christian life. (This is an updated release of Radically Obedient, Radically Blessed. A Bible study is included.)
In this book you will learn how to:
• Build personal, two-way conversations with God.
• Enjoy blessing others by seeing inconveniences as opportunites.
• Get involved in the unique adventure that God has created for you.
• Develop a hunger for getting into God’s word everyday and applying it’s truths
When: Thursday’s, 9:30-11:00 am
Where: Lakes Free - Upper Level YC Room 233
Dates: Begins Feb. 16
Leader: Kim Bloom
Cost: $9
This 13 week class will explore the first half of the Old Testament, the books of Genesis through Song of Songs. Led by Pastor Ric Stanghelle, this course will help you to understand the history and teachings of the Old Testament, along with its relevance for today. Have you ever wondered how all of those Old Testament stories fit into the flow of history? Do ever get confused about the Old Testament Laws? Maybe you’ve questioned the Old Testament’s value for our 21st century world? If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, this would be a great class for you! Please join us for this exciting study and gain a greater appreciation for these powerful books from God’s word.
When: Wednesdays, 6:40-7:50 pm
Where: Lakes Free - Upper Level Room 225
Dates: January 4 - March 28
Leader: Pastor Ric Stanghelle
Cost: None
Childcare: Awana programs are available for preschool through elementary aged children.
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.
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