summer   2021   Growth   Groups

Children's ministry is available during the Sunday morning groups.
If you have questions, please call the church office, 605-692-6671, or email the Community Life team.

Sunday 8:45AM

men's  leadership group - Bruce burckhardt,  Room 210

Drawing on the wisdom of strong accomplished leaders, this group will help make men stronger Christian leaders in their homes, workplaces, church and environment. Prepare to be challenged once you join this group.

​Bruce loves God, good food, grandkids and, of course, his beautiful wife. He is a business owner and is always pushing himself to learn more about leadership

sunday 10AM

GOSPEL FLUENCY by Jeff Vandersteit - Jacob Engen, Room 200, 
​begins June 6

flu·en·cy / noun: the ability to speak a language easily and effectively. Even if they want to, many Christians find it hard to talk to others about Jesus. Is it possible this difficulty is because we're trying to speak a language we haven't actually spent time practicing?
To become fluent in a new language, you must immerse yourself in it until you actually start to think about life through it. Becoming fluent in the gospel happens the same way―after believing it, we have to intentionally rehearse it (to ourselves and to others) and immerse ourselves in its truths. Only then will we start to see how everything in our lives, from the mundane to the magnificent, is transformed by the hope of the gospel.

Jacob has attended GracePoint his whole life and now, after graduating from Indiana Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministries, is back serving as a resident while preparing for the mission field. In his free time, he loves to play and watch sports, learn about other cultures and try new things, especially if those new things are food.

KNOWING GOD by J.I. Packer - Steve Dvorak and Angie Andreasen, room 210, ​​begins June 6

Knowing God brings together two key facets of the Christian faith: knowing about God and knowing God through a close relationship with Jesus Christ. This group will set an engaging and practical tone, this thought-provoking work seeks to renew and enrich our understanding of God.
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Angie is wife to Shane and homeschool mom of two daughters, Selah and Emma. Angie loves to travel, read and sing praise songs

KEEP IT SHUT by Karen Ehman (Women's Group) - Val Vandyke,
Room 220, ​​begins June 6

From Bible times to modern times women have struggled with their words: what to say and how to say it; What not to say; When it is best to remain silent; And what to do when you've said something you wish you could now take back. In this group, we will discuss times when our mouth has gotten us into loads of trouble and share the hows (and how-not-tos) of dealing with the tongue.

Bible  Study - Tom Delaney, Room 120

This group starts off with a challenging question, thought, or quote, then studies different verses of the Bible each week.
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Married for 39 years, Tom & his wife Deb have 7 children. Tom is a certified teacher, loves reading, and writing poetry. He has attended GracePoint for 17 years.

revelation (men's group) - Todd intermill, Room 150

This group will journey through the book of Revelation. They will use the wisdom of multiple commentaries to help decipher this often complex and misunderstood text.
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Todd has attended GracePoint since the late 1960s, and has been leading men’s classes for the past decade. He grain farms with his wife, Wendy, in the Colman area. They have 2 daughters and 3 foster daughters, all adults now. Todd is enthusiastic about understanding Scripture, learning how to read it, and using it in your daily life.

monday 6:30PM

I Corinthians Bible Study (Oasis college and young adults ministry) - Brennen Schmitt, ROOM 220, ​​begins may 24

This college and young adults group will dive into I Corinthians. They will open Scripture together, read it, make observations and answer questions about the text together in a relaxed environment.

Brennen grew up in Sioux Falls before coming to SDSU. After being part of the Oasis ministry team and serving as a GracePoint resident, Brennen is now in charge of our college and young adult ministry. In his free time, Brennen loves hanging out with his wife and friends, watching and playing soccer, playing cards and board games, and eating Qdoba.

Tuesday 7pm  

MATCHLESS by Angie Smith (Women's Group)  - Nicole Gertken,
​ROOM 200, ​begins June 8

Who is Jesus? Why did He come to earth? How can I know Him? We live in a world where there’s a lot of confusion about Jesus. Too often people want to shape Him and His message to fit their personal needs or agendas. So how can we know the truth? This study will unfold the story of our matchless Savior—His mission, miracles, and message. Through her signature wit and accessible style, This group will unpack Scripture in a way that’s easy to understand, regardless of how long you’ve been studying the Bible (a great option for new believers!). This study will deepen your understanding of Jesus through biblical, historical, and cultural insight and help you see Him less as an iconic figure and more as an intimate friend.