summer 2025 SMALL GROUPS
Beginning May 12th
Prayer Cohorts
Is prayer ever awkward for you? Do you get easily distracted? Are you uncomfortable praying out loud or with other people? Is prayer something you believe actually works, or has cynicism gotten the best of you? You are not alone. One of the most profound privileges for the Christian is our invitation to prayer. We serve a God who not only lavishes his grace upon us but invites us into his tapestry of work through the act of praying. It is the primary way by which we encounter his presence, are transformed by his Spirit, and gain a deeper knowledge of the one who has called us to himself. Summit Ridge desires to be a church bathed in prayer and we believe that by approaching it together, we can encourage and teach each other to do it better. Join us this semester as we read through "A Praying Life" by Paul Miller and we will watch the Lord Jesus transform our lives and hearts through our worshipful act of prayer.
Terry Sonnenburg & David Few
Co-ed Group
Sundays @ 1:00 PM
Rick & Tricia Coblentz
Co-ed Group
Thursdays @ 6:30 PM
Sermon-based Groups
Quite often, questions arise after hearing the word of God preached from the pulpit. Perhaps something that is said did not make sense. Maybe there was a word of encouragement that sustained you throughout the week. Regularly, there is a particularly convicting message that you wish to explore further. This is how the Holy Spirit works – He speaks through the word of God in preaching and is intent on offering encouragement to the weary and conviction to the unrepentant, inciting the hope of the Gospel to all who hear. This small group serves as an opportunity to discuss the previous week’s sermon and dive deeper into its various themes.
Mike & Debbie Weyand
Co-ed Group
Mondays @ 6:30 PM
Laura Wallace
Women's Group
Wednesdays @ 10 AM
Tim & Michelle Laffoon
Co-ed Group
Thursdays @ 6:30 PM
Topical Groups & Bible Studies
Kristi O'Brien
Women's Group
Mondays @ 6:30 PM
In this 10-session verse-by-verse study of the Book of Hebrews, Jen Wilkin explores how God “provided something better for us” in the person of Jesus Christ (Heb. 11:40). Through stories of Old Testament heroes and practices, the author of Hebrews demonstrates how the new covenant is superior to the old and how Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of every promise. Come join our women’s small group to explore familiar verses in context of the entire Bible, learning how to place your hope and faith in Christ alone.
Efrain & Cristina Castillo
Co-ed Group - Español
Tuesdays @ 7 PM
Marc & Christine Guité
Co-ed Group
Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM
Why do so many of our relationships suffer from alienation, indifference, and even hostility? It happens in marriages, parent-child relationships, friendships, workplaces, and churches. Communication falters, friendships wane, teenagers withdraw, marriages fail, and bitter rifts sever once-strong ties. Christian communities are no exception.
Author Sam Crabtree believes that often at the heart of these breakdowns is a lack of affirmation. He observes in Scripture that God grants mercy to those who refresh others, and that people tend to be influenced by those who praise them. Crabtree shows how a robust “God-centered affirmation ratio” refreshes others and honors God.
Practicing Affirmation sounds a call to recognize and affirm the character of Christ in others. When done well, affirmation does not fuel pride in the person, but refreshes them and honors God. All who are discouraged in relationships will find wisdom and practical insight in this small group book study.
Author Sam Crabtree believes that often at the heart of these breakdowns is a lack of affirmation. He observes in Scripture that God grants mercy to those who refresh others, and that people tend to be influenced by those who praise them. Crabtree shows how a robust “God-centered affirmation ratio” refreshes others and honors God.
Practicing Affirmation sounds a call to recognize and affirm the character of Christ in others. When done well, affirmation does not fuel pride in the person, but refreshes them and honors God. All who are discouraged in relationships will find wisdom and practical insight in this small group book study.
Scott & Heather Rider
Co-ed Group
***GROUP FULL***
Thursdays @ 6:30 PM
Timothy Keller teaches us that Romans 8 contains the secret to real life change.This seven-session Bible study on Romans 8-16 explores how to live life in response to God's mercy, by the power of his Spirit. Keller's trademark gifts of making the complex clear and the difficult joyful will help our small group grow in our love of studying the Bible, especially as we do so alongside this helpful resource, and we will hopefully be inspired to apply it to our hearts and lives. Each session will draw us to look closely at the Bible text of Romans and apply it meaningfully to our everyday life.