MEN'S GROUPS
(Kicking off in-person the week of Feb. 5)
Theos U Modern Monk Study
The past few years have made it seem like our world has lost its way. Our culture is like a tree without roots, a house without a foundation, or a boat without a rudder. We desire stability, transformation, direction, and a healthy personality. We desire to live full, overflowing lives. Let’s go on a journey and discover some ancient practices that can produce change from the inside out. Join us for nine meet ups as we study and discover finding the rhythms of Grace in Jesus for a modern society.
Leaders: Henry Garay and Drew Ibarra
Time: Every other Wednesday at 7:00pm
Location: Thousand Oaks/Henderson Pass
Sign Me UpTheos U Modern Monk Study
The past few years have made it seem like our world has lost its way. Our culture is like a tree without roots, a house without a foundation, or a boat without a rudder. We desire stability, transformation, direction, and a healthy personality. We desire to live full, overflowing lives. Let’s go on a journey and discover some ancient practices that can produce change from the inside out. Join us for nine meet ups as we study and discover finding the rhythms of Grace in Jesus for a modern society.
Leaders: Cody Criddle and Albert Contreras
Time: Every other Tuesday at 6:30pm
Location: Evans and TPC Pkwy.
Sign Me UpBecoming Great at Eight
At Grace Avenue, we’re excited to be able to share our very own men’s curriculum for Connect Groups. Men, Becoming Great At Eight speaks specifically to your journey in pursuing greatness through eight teachings: Faithfulness, Family, Friendships, Freedom, Finances, Fruit, Failure, and your Future. Our hope for our men is that your journey to “becoming great at eight” would not only change your life, but the life of those around you, those you love, and those who love you.
Leaders: Todd Owens and James Jones
Time: Every other Tuesday at 7:00pm
Location: Alamo Ranch
Location: Converse
Sign Me UpBook of Romans Study
The Bible says the word of God is alive and active, that it is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. We want our men equipped with the word of God so they can walk the path God has for them.Men, let's gather together to study the book of Romans. We are believing over the course of eight meet ups, that this study will help our roots grow deeper in Christ, establish a firm foundation in biblical truth, and develop closer relationships amongst one another.
Leaders: Bobby Medina and Sam Walker
Time: Every other Wednesday at 7:00pm
Location: Converse
Sign Me UpWomen's groups
(Kicking off in-person the week of Jan. 29)
Women’s Book Group: The Search For Significance: Seeing Your True Worth Through God's Eyes by: Robert McGee
We are all searching for significance to ourselves, to others, to our community and to our world. Ultimately, we know that true significance is found only in Christ. What makes this book so uniquely powerful is understanding that the journey begins in a very private place—your thoughts. “When I fail at something, I feel lousy about myself. When others do not approve of me, I can’t seem to get over it. Sometimes it feels like I’ll never measure up.”
These are the universal lies that trigger the cycle of self-doubt, robbing you of joyful living. Now, you can free yourself from these self-defeating lies. One by one, over the course of six meet ups, The Search for Significance confronts these lies, dismantles them, and points you to a higher truth that is the source of life’s meaning. It points you to Almighty God—the source of life itself.
Leader: Cinder Gasca
Time: Every other Monday at 7:00pm
Location: 410 and San Pedro
Sign Me UpWomen’s Book Group: Friendship--It's Complicated by: Andi Andrew
Too often our friendships with other women can be marked by drama, competition, betrayal, and unforgiveness. As women, we can cause one another deep pain, creating wounds in need of healing. But we were made for connection and healthy friendships with other women to cheer each other on and fulfill our God-breathed purpose--together.
With practical and biblical applications throughout, this book will empower you to do the work by first facing yourself and untangling the mess, then seeking reconciliation for genuine connection, and building authentic friendships, even when it's been painful or complicated in the past. Join us for six meet ups as we read and openly discuss this important topic.
Leaders: Angel Luna and Elia Alva
Time: Every other Wednesday at 7:00pm
Location La Madeline 410 and Blanco
Sign Me UpWomen’s Book Group: Summoned: Answering a Call to the Impossible by: Megan Brown
Encounter the fullness of God’s grace, the power of His promises, and the beauty of His faithfulness—all through the life of one woman: Esther. In Summoned, you’ll enter the story of Esther—her calling, pain, and role in God’s ultimate plan for salvation—and see how God is always working in the lives of His people, even when He seems distant. Over the course of eight meet ups, this interactive study will explore the book of Ester and allow you to develop a deeper appreciation for God’s Word. You'll begin to see that stepping out in faith for His glory is often the first step to encountering His redeeming love.
Leaders: Lisa Medina and Lauren Contreras
Time: Every other Friday at 7:00pm
Location: 1604 and Potranco
Sign Me UpMOM/PARENTING GROUPS
Mom's of Prayer
(Kicking off in-person the week of Jan. 29)
We know and believe in the power of prayer. As moms, we should utilize prayer as a weapon to go to battle for our children. This group will be for moms of children in 5th-8th grade and a place where you will learn how to pray for your kids. We will gather every week for ten weeks via Zoom for an hour to focus on learning and putting into practice these four steps of prayer: praise, silent confession, thanksgiving and intercession. During intercession, we will pray scripturally and specifically for yours and one another's children, along with their teachers and school.
Leaders: Debbie Ortega
Time: Every Wednesday at 7:00pm
Location: Zoom
Sign Me UpMom's Book Group: Becoming Mom Strong: How to Fight with All That's in You for Your Family and Your Faith by: Heidi St. John
(Kicking off the week of February 5th)
If you’re like many Christian moms today, you’ve been reading the headlines and watching the rapid-fire changes in our culture with frustration and fear. Let’s face it: Moms today are facing questions that previous generations didn’t even see coming, and even our right to determine what is best for our own children is under fire.
Popular speaker and blogger Heidi St. John (The Busy Mom) believes that today’s mothers need a special kind of strength. We need to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. We dare not rely on human strength for the battles we’re facing right now. Join us for six meet ups as we learn what it takes to train our children to hear God’s voice and to walk in truth no matter where our culture is heading.
Leaders: Sam Rovirosa and Victoria Cisneros
Time: Every other Wednesday at 7:00pm
Location: Live Oak
Sign Me UpMom’s Play Group and Bible Study
(Kicking off the week of February 5th)
We are so excited to offer something for our moms to connect with one another in community along with their little ones. Don't do life alone includes motherhood! Join us for six meet ups every other Thursday morning for a playdate and bible study with one another.
Leaders: Janet Relyea
Time: Every other Thursday at 10:30am
Location: 1604 and Shaenfield
Sign Me UpFREEDOM GROUPS
(Kicking off in-person the week of Feb. 5)
Freedom Groups build on the foundation of your faith in Christ to help you embrace the truth of God’s Word as it relates to your worldview, your past, your sin, your personal value to God, and your purpose in His Kingdom.
This twelve week group is designed for you to pursue a journey toward healing, wholeness, and freedom in Christ. A $20 study guide book is necessary to purchase to participate in this group, and there will be a 2 day conference hosted at the end of the 12 weeks that we highly encourage everyone to commit to attending (early registration cost is $50).
Women’s Freedom Group
Leaders: Tondra Williams and Donna Wilcox
Time: Thursdays at 7:00pm
Location: 281 and Henderson Pass
Sign Me UpWomen’s Freedom Group
Leaders: Susan West and Hattie Pruitt
Time: Mondays at 7:00pm
Location: Converse
Sign Me UpWomen’s Freedom Group
Leaders: Melinda Pruitt and Lashea Swain
Time: Wednesdays at 7:00pm
Location: Bitters and Jones Maltsberger
Sign Me UpMen’s Freedom Group
Leaders: Joe Garcia and Josh Luna
Time: Wednesdays at 7:00pm
Location: 410 and Vance Jackson
Sign Me UpTOPICAL CO-ED STUDY GROUPS
MARRIAGE GROUP: Marriage Matters: Extraordinary Change Through Ordinary Moments by Winston T. Smith
(kicking off the week of January 29th)
Marriage Matters offers a simple, yet powerful prescription for changing marriages one ordinary moment at a time. Change begins with understanding how and why small disagreements evolve into major problems, taking practical steps to love one another more effectively, and learning how to take those same steps over and over again. Interactions that used to devolve into pointless annoyances and fights can become opportunities for God's love to become increasingly evident and powerful.
Over the course of eight meet ups, Winston T. Smith takes abstract, Christian principles and applies them to the concrete details of life so that ordinary marriages can become extraordinary using the power of the gospel and the love of Jesus.
Leaders: John and Hayley Shannon & Albert and Patricia Mestas
Time: Every other Tuesday at 7:00pm
Location: Boerne
Sign Me UpC|20 Young Adults Bible Study: The Awe of God by John Bevere
(kicking off the week of January 29th)
Do you long for an intimate relationship with your Creator but He seems elusive? Perhaps it's because something essential is missing in your life—the fear of the Lord. Don't let this frighten you. Fearing God is very different than being afraid of God. It's the key to everything. Holy Fear is not a topic you'll hear much about these days, but if you want to build a faith that stands strong through troubled times, you cannot afford to ignore it.
There are more than forty promises in Scripture given to those who embrace holy fear—rewards such as holiness, wisdom, legacy, confidence, happiness, and security. If you're 18-29, join us for six meet ups as we dive into "The Awe of God," allowing for your relationship with the Lord to deepen in a way that your soul longs for and that He desires to have with you.
Leaders: Chris and Kayla Martinez
Time: Every other Wednesday at 7:00pm
Location: 1604 and O'Connor
Sign Me UpBook Group: Creative Potential: Principles for Unleashing Your God-Given Calling by Luke McElroy
(kicking off the week of January 29th)
Have you ever found yourself wondering, am I creative enough? Or, where do I go from here? You are not alone. Full of useful insights and strategies, Creative Potential explores the process of finding your creative potential. Part memoir and part manual, Luke McElroy will take you on a journey from the beginning of the SALT Conference to the in-depth look at four biblical principles of unleashing your creative potential.
Through this book, Luke helps you understand the calling, the commitment to excellence, the need for collaboration, and what happens when your God-given creativity becomes contagious. Join us over the course of seven meet ups as we look at useful insights and strategies this book shares while exploring the process of finding and unleashing your creative potential.
Leaders: Toni Arauza and Lauren Wexstaff
Time: Every other Tuesday at 7:00pm
Location: Southtown
Sign Me UpBook Group: Reframing Foster Care by Jason Johnson
(kicking off the week of January 29th)
Foster parents face a unique set of circumstances and experience a wide array of emotions that few can relate to. Their journey is one of equal parts beauty and brokenness, joy and heartache, excitement and exhaustion. There is no textbook on how to be a foster parent, no formula, no simple three-step guide. But there is hope—in God’s capacity to bring great beauty out of tragic brokenness. This is the gospel—the lens through which you can filter your foster parenting journey and ultimately find the strength, motivation, and courage you need to be sustained along the way.
ReFraming Foster Care is a collection of reflections on the foster parenting journey designed to help you do just that—find hope—and to remind you that your work is worth it and you are not alone. Join us for six meet ups, as we walk this journey out together.
Leaders: Mark and Misty Rodriguez
Time: Every other Monday at 7:00pm
Location: Near TPC Pkwy. and Evans Rd.
Sign Me UpBible Study: Kingdom Thoughts (Your Roadmap to a Successful Tomorrow) by: Gary Keesee
(kicking off the week of February 5)
Replace your thoughts with kingdom thoughts. Over the course of six meet ups, this devotion-style, easy-to-read book provides the solution and practical tools to: 1) Take hold of the reins of your life once and for all 2) Develop the confidence to leap into your calling 3) Receive favor and the advantage 4) Increase your expectancy for God's best 5) Become an influencer for the cause of Christ 6) Walk in health, wealth, and joy.
Leaders: Clint and Lea Compton
Time: Every other Thursday at 7:00pm
Location: 1604 and Shaenfield
Sign Me UpBook Group: The Power of Knowing God by Tony Evans
(kicking off the week of January 29th)
God gives every Christian the tools for an active relationship with Him, but many don’t yet experience His presence in their daily lives. In The Power of Knowing God, Dr. Tony Evans shares how you can prioritize God over all else—and how doing so will transform you from the inside out. Your relationship with the Lord can be more than intellectual knowledge, warm and fuzzy feelings, or dutiful acts of service.
Join us for six meet ups as you begin to understand Him personally and experience a soul-deep closeness with God, practice relying on God instead of yourself, find your identity and purpose in belonging to Him The Power of Knowing God will remind you that God wants you to be more than His acquaintance, His student, or His fan, and inspire you to dive headfirst into the pursuit of a life-changing relationship with your Savior.
Leaders: Andrew and Marylou Delgado
Time: Every other Wednesday at 7:00pm
Location: 1604 and O'Connor
Sign Me UpCultivating Whole Hearted Leadership
(kicking off the week of January 29th)
If you have the desire to grow in your ability to lead people well and step into the fullness of God’s call for you life this is for you! Over the course of the next few months, beginning January 30th, Pastor Jannelle will be sharing things she's learned along the way as she has sought to be a Godly woman, wife, mother, and leader.
Leader: Pr. Jannelle Villarreal
Time: Every other Tuesday at 7:00pm
Location: Zoom
**Sign-ups for this group are closed.
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