Groups & Classes

Connect with others and grow in your faith through our groups and classes.

With it being one of our Core Values, we believe that “Community” in LifeGroups at VNC is a great way to get connected with other believers, grow in your faith, and experience true community (celebrating together, grieving together, and growing in Christ together). Our groups strive to help people Know Jesus more, Love Jesus more, and Obey Jesus more, as we become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. If you’d like to be a part of a LifeGroup, or lead one, please click the button below and let us know.

Fall Groups & Classes | In-Person

Believer's Path

Would you like to take the next steps on your faith journey? We'd love to walk that out with you through our Believer's Path. Class information will be shared here and will be available at Guest Central and the Information Center as well. We can't wait to see all God will do through you as you lean into walking with Him more closely!

Meeting Date: Sundays at 9 a.m. in room 1228

Group Type: Ongoing

Social Study

Gender/Age Group: 16+

Childcare: Check out our Clubhouse Ministries, available for children from birth through fifth grade, during both 9 & 10:45 a.m. services.

The Bible Recap

Have you ever closed your Bible and thought, What did I just read? Or maybe you have tried to read through the Bible in a year, but quit when it felt confusing or impersonal. The Bible Recap is here to help. Tara-Leigh Cobble, host of the popular Bible Recap podcast, walks readers through a one-year chronological Bible reading plan and explains each day's passage in an easy-to-understand way.


Emphasizing how God's character can be seen throughout Scripture, the recaps are simple and short yet deep enough to help you understand the hard parts and press into knowing God better. The Bible Recap will not only help you understand the entire narrative of the Bible, it will fortify your faith. Join our Bible Recap group as we read the Bible in a year through this chronological reading plan!


Leaders: Carla Hawkins & Cindy Godby

Meeting Dates: Every Sunday at 9 a.m. in the Youth Center. Join us on October 6, as we begin the New Testament!

Group Type: Ongoing

Social Study

Gender/Age Group: 18+

Childcare: Check out our Clubhouse Ministries, available for children from birth through fifth grade, during both 9 & 10:45 a.m. services.

GriefShare

It may be difficult for you to make sense of the loss of a spouse, parent, friend or family member. If you find yourself in this situation, this may be the group for you! GriefShare is a 13-week class designed to help you navigate the feelings of loss with others who find themselves in the same place. We will have in-person sessions on Wednesdays at VNC in room 1403 (please enter at door 6). Workbooks are included in the registration fee; however, scholarships are available if needed! Contact Jill Rhoda at the information provided in the link below.

Leaders: Sandy Mangel & Jill Rhoda

Meeting Dates: Wednesdays at 6 p.m., beginning August 15

Group Type: Ongoing

Social Study

Gender/Age Group: 16+

Childcare: Not provided

Tuesday Night Women's Group

Lies Women Believe is a 12-week Women's Bible Study that begins Tuesday, September 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the VNC Conference Room 1106. The book & workbook package will be available at the VNC Shop for the discounted price of $20. Register below!

Leader: Linda Carullo

Meeting Dates: Tuesdays at 6 p.m., beginning September 17, in the Conference Room

Group Type: Ongoing

Social       Study

Gender/Age Group: Women 18+

Childcare: Not provided

Wednesday Morning Women's Group

Join us on Wednesday mornings for this ongoing women’s Bible study as we walk through Revelation by Jen Wilkin. In 10 sessions of verse-by-verse Bible study, Jen Wilkin helps you discover how the last book of the Biblethe culmination of God's great storyspeaks both a steadying word of assurance and a strong call to endure to the church in every age. Workbooks can be purchased for $20 at the VNC Shop.

Leader: Denise Taylor

Meeting Dates: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m., beginning October 16, room 1217

Group Type: Ongoing

Social       Study

Gender/Age Group: Women 18+

Childcare: Not provided

Surrendering the Secret

Many women hide the secret of abortion deep in their hearts, and they are suffering severe consequences. They carry a great burden of shame and failure, afraid to reveal their hidden pain, and by doing so are forced to endure the long-lasting effects in isolation. Surrendering the Secret will allow women to release this burden and find freedom through 'redemptive community' while experiencing hope and joy, as shame and failure are replaced with beauty.

Leader: Becky Bailey

Meeting Dates: Sundays at 10:45 a.m., beginning October 27, room 1222

Group Type: Ongoing

Gender/Age Group: Women 18+

Childcare: Not provided

Pre-Marriage Class

This seven-week class is for anyone seriously dating or engaged to be married. It will provide helpful conversations and provide ways to build a solid foundation in Christ as you look to your wedding date! This class will meet on Sundays, beginning October 20 at 9 a.m. in room 1226, and it fulfills the premarital counseling requirement for any couple being married by a VNC Pastor.

Leader: Matt & Becky Bailey

Meeting Dates: Sundays at 9 a.m., beginning October 20, room 1226

Group Type: Ongoing

Childcare: Not provided

Bible Study with Pastor Tanner

Pastor Gene Tanner invites you to join him on Wednesday mornings as he works his way through different books of the Bible. There is no need to sign up for this study. You are welcome to join at any time!

Leader: Pastor Gene Tanner

Meeting Dates: Wednesdays at 10 a.m., in the Youth Center

Group Type: Ongoing

Social Study

Age Group: 18+

Childcare: Not provided

Thursday Night Men's Group

Tucked away near the end of the New Testament, you’ll find Paul’s letter to Titus. Scripture provides few details about Titus. But from this 46-verse letter, author Josh Smith has distilled ten foundations upon which to build godly men. These ten small group studies will help you mature into the man God designed you to be as you lead in your home, church, and the world. They will root your identity in Christ, define and teach you how to exercise godly dominion, and bolster the foundation of your essential beliefs so that you can confidently stand for the truth in a wayward culture. Workbooks for The Titus Ten can be purchased for $15 at the VNC Shop.

Leader: Brad Rhoda

Meeting Dates: Thursdays at 7:00 p.m., beginning September 19, Conference Room

Group Type: Ongoing

Social       Study

Gender/Age Group: Men 18+

Childcare: Not provided