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 group, or lead one, please click the button below and let us know.

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! Grief Share 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 online sessions on Wednesdays via Zoom.

Leaders: Jill Rhoda

Meeting Dates: Wednesdays at 6 p.m., beginning August 23

Group Type: Ongoing

Social Study

Gender/Age Group: 16+

Childcare: N/A

D3 (Deeper Dive in Discipleship) is an ongoing class designed to help you go deeper in your faith journey. Join us for in-depth, practical help for living out the Great Commandment. D3 meets in room 1305 every Sunday morning at 9 a.m., beginning June 25. The book for this study, The Essential Commandment: A Disciple's Guide to Loving God and Others by Greg Ogden, is available for purchase at the VNC Shop for $15.

Leaders: Chris Gonzalez

Meeting Dates: Sundays at 9 a.m. in room 1305, beginning June 25

Group Type: Ongoing

Social Study

Gender/Age Group: 18+

Childcare: Sunday morning Children's Ministries

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! Grief Share 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 Thursdays at VNC in room 1403 (please enter at door 6).

Leaders: Sandy Mangel

Meeting Dates: Thursdays at 6 p.m., beginning August 24

Group Type: Ongoing

Social Study

Gender/Age Group: 16+

Childcare: N/A

This seven-week class is a ministry designed to help women heal from the hurt of abortion. 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. Registration is available below.

Leaders: Becky Bailey

Meeting Dates: Sundays at 9:00 a.m., beginning October 8, room 1226

Group Type: Ongoing

Social Study

Gender/Age Group: Women

Childcare: Sunday morning Children's Ministries

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! Sign up online or on the app. This class fulfills the pre-marital counseling requirement for any couple being married by a VNC Pastor.

Leaders: Matt & Becky Bailey

Meeting Dates: Sundays at 10:45 a.m., beginning October 8, room 1222/1224

Group Type: Ongoing

Social Study

Gender/Age Group: Couples Interested in Getting Married

Childcare: Sunday morning Children's Ministries

Join us as we go through the 9-Session Bible study, AN UNEXPECTED REVIVAL: Experiencing God’s Goodness through Disappointment and Doubt, by Erica Wiggenhorn. We will meet every other Sunday night from 6-8 p.m., beginning August 27, in-person or virtually through Zoom. 

In this 9-week Bible study, you will encounter a unique picture of revival through Ezekiel’s prophecies. God chose to spark revival through people who seemed counted out, cast aside, and disregarded.

Ezekiel reveals that we are not the first people to believe our doubts and doubt our beliefs when circumstances spiral out of control. But God pursues us with His goodness desiring to bring revival to our broken hearts.

An Unexpected Revival sparks a fire in our longing heart to feel renewed excitement in our relationship with God. Instead of going through the motions, checking the boxes, and wondering why God feels so far away, Ezekiel teaches us to come close and invite God to fill us with fresh fire. God offers His joy, peace, and purpose to any who seek it. Do you long for revival? Workbooks can be purchased for $14 at the VNC Shop.

Leaders: Linda Carullo, Stacey Pagel, Jennifer Braun, Carol Perez

Meeting Dates: Sunday nights (biweekly) at 6 p.m., beginning August 27, room 1403

Group Type: Ongoing

Social       Study

Gender/Age Group: Women 18+

Childcare: Not provided, please arrange your own childcare

Join us on Wednesday mornings for this ongoing women’s Bible study. Our next study, Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman - Bible Study Book by Beth Moore, provides a personal study experience five days a week plus viewer guides for the group video sessions of this in-depth women's Bible study of Esther - a profile in courage. If you've ever felt inadequate, threatened, or pushed into situations that seemed overpowering, this is the Bible study for you. Workbooks can be purchased for $15 at the VNC Shop.

Leader: Denise Taylor

Meeting Dates: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m., beginning October 18, room 1217

Group Type: Ongoing

Social       Study

Gender/Age Group: Women 18+

Childcare: Not provided, please arrange your own childcare

The study Fingerprints of God is a study for women that will include both digging deeper into God's Word, as well as opportunity to build relationships through community. The book for this study can be purchased at the VNC shop for $10. Register for this group online or you can contact Tricia Burkins for more details.

Leaders: Tricia Burkins

Meeting Dates: Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., beginning September 14, room 1305

Group Type: Ongoing

Social       Study

Gender/Age Group: Women 18+

Childcare: Not provided, please arrange your own childcare

The Thursday Night Men's Group will be doing the study, Encounters With God: Acts, by Henry T. Blackaby. Explore the world-changing events that unfolded after Jesus' resurrection, as his Spirit-filled followers set out to "make disciples of all nations". No sign up is needed for this group. Books can be purchased at the VNC Shop for $7.

Leader: Brad Rhoda

Meeting Dates: Thursdays at 7 p.m., beginning August 3, in the Conference Room (1106)

Group Type: Ongoing

Social Study

Gender/Age Group: Men 18+

Childcare: Not provided, please arrange your own childcare 

The Saturday Morning Men's Group will be doing the study The Early Christian Letters by N.T. Wright. No sign up is needed for this group. Books for this study can be purchased at the VNC Shop for $15.

Leader: Greg Taylor

Meeting Dates: Saturdays at 8 a.m., began March 25, in room 1217

Group Type: Ongoing

Social Study

Gender/Age Group: Men 18+

Childcare: Not provided, please arrange your own childcare

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, please arrange your own childcare