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.
Current Winter/Spring offerings are listed below.
 Fingerprints of God This interactive Bible study exposes the wonder of God's touch upon our lives. Participants will discover that when they experience God's touch, they will recognize six things: honor, intimacy, shelter, guidance, redemption, and refinement. And just like clay in the skilled hands of a potter, God's touch molds us and shapes us from glory to glory. Encouraging, practical, engaging, and challenging, this study communicates Jennifer's personal experience in receiving and giving the touch of God. (7 sessions)
When: Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 am
Where: Lakes Free - Youth Center Room 233
Dates: Begins March 7
Leaders: Kim Bloom, Joy Carlson, Karen Leigh & Christina Pineault
Cost: $13
Childcare: No
*This group is open to newcomers each week, but regular attendance is encouraged as each week builds on the previous sessions.
*Please contact Pastor Jason Carlson at 651-257-2677 or jasoncarlson@lakesfree.org for more information or to register for this class.
DTO: Living For Christ in a Post-Christian Culture Join Pastor Jason for this special 3-week Discipleship Training Opportunity
Topics include:
“The Church in a Post-Christian Culture”
“How Shall We Now Live?”
“Contending in a Post-Christian Culture”
When: Wednesdays, 6:40-7:50 pm
Where: Lakes Free - Upper Level Room 225
Dates: April , 10 & 24
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.
Christianity Explored 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 9 (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.
The Truth Project (Basic Discipleship Track: Section 3) The Truth Project is a transformational apologetics series developed by Focus on the Family that examines the significance of the Christian worldview for all areas of life. This study will equip you to contend for the truth claims of God against the lies of the world, the flesh, and the Devil. Topics of study include: God, truth, ethics, history, science, religion, and much more. Are you prepared to engage in the battle for truth?
When: Mondays, 7:00-8:30 pm
Where: Lakes Free - YC Room 233
Dates: January 7 - April 1
Leaders: Pastor Jason Carlson & Jack Lundberg
Cost: None
Childcare: No
*This group is open to newcomers each week, but regular attendance is encouraged as each session builds upon the previous weeks’ topics.
*Please contact Pastor Jason Carlson at 651-257-2677 or jasoncarlson@lakesfree.org for more information or to register for this class.
Beth Moore's "David: Seeking a Heart Like His" God will never give up on you. Explore how David’s life proves this promise to be true in this updated edition of the best selling A Heart Like His: Seeking the Heart of God Through a Study of David. In this examination of the “man after God’s own heart,” David will delight and disappoint you. You’ll want to be just like him at times and nothing like him at others. If you’ve ever experienced doubts, temptations, losses, family problems, or personal inconsistencies, this study is for you!
When: Tuesdays, 7:00-8:45 pm
Where: Lakes Free - Upper Level Room 219
Dates: January 15 - April 2
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.
*Please contact Pastor Jason Carlson at 651-257-2677 or jasoncarlson@lakesfree.org for more information or to register for this class.
DTO: Old Testament Survey: The Prophets Who were the prophets and what do they have to say to us today? Join Pastor Ric for this 12-week study looking at the message and background for the OT prophetic books. We’ll see how the prophets called people to repentance, predicted future events, and pointed to the Messiah.
When: Wednesdays, 6:40-7:50 pm
Where: Lakes Free - Upper Level Room 225
Dates: January 2 - March 27
Leader: Pastor Ric Stanghelle
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.
King David, Trusting God for a Lifetime King David: Trusting God for a Lifetime, is a twelve-week Bible character study that takes an in-depth look at the person referred to in Scripture as "a man after God's own heart," giving insight into how to cope with conflict and depression, how to maintain personal integrity, and how to trust God for a lifetime.
When: Fridays, 5:00-7:30 pm (potluck at 5:00, with study following 5:30-7:30)
Where: Lakes Free - Upper Level Room 233
Dates: Sept. 14 & 28, Oct. 12 & 26, Nov. 9 & 23, Dec. 7, Jan. 18, Feb. 1 & 15, Mar. 1 & 22, Apr. 5 & 19
Cost: $8
Childcare: No
*Each Thursday morning group can accommodate a maximum of 15 women. To secure your spot please contact Pastor Jason Carlson (jasoncarlson@lakesfree.org or 651-257-2677).
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