Small Groups

We love it when people join in connecting with others around His Word and in the lives of others!


Our small groups are structured by trimesters - a Winter/Spring semester, Summer semester and Fall semester. Each semester gives people an easy place to jump in to a group and get connected.

Our fall semester of small groups launched on August 20th and signups are currently closed . Please reach out with any questions about our fall small groups.

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Small Groups Beginning Mid-October

John Caprine, Jeremy Cooper & Joel Brizzee

Men's Group on  Sexual Wholeness

Sex is a wonderful gift given by God and humanity was beautifully created to have sexual desire. However, from the dawn of sin, we have found every imaginable way of distorting this gift. In church world, the issues of sexual sin and brokenness have been historically approached through the various lenses of shame or sin avoidance. The person of Jesus and the word of God offer us so much more. This Hope Group is for men who want to move past the often hollow and ineffective approach of shame-based repentance into a considering the glorious life waiting for us on the other side. We will read David Powlison’s Making All Things New and see what often drives our unwanted sexual behaviors (usually it’s not even lust!). We will seek to gain a deeper understanding of our habits, experience, trauma, and stories that inform how we act today. Most importantly, we will consider not only what we can be freed from, but what we can be freed to – a life defined by the righteousness of God in our savior Jesus Christ.
Our aim is to bridge the gap where life and Scripture meet.

Note: This group has started and those interested in joining late should e-mail Pastor John at the link below.

Jake & Moriah Duhadway

Co-ed  Group

The book of Romans is arguably the most theologically rich text in the New Testament. In it, Paul presents his magnum opus – exploring the righteousness of God, our lack thereof, and how the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ imputes this righteousness on to those who believe. It speaks of the problem of sin and the solution we find in the gospel. We will consider the difference between “works of the law” and a life “lived by faith”, Paul’s most frequent refrain throughout the text. In diving into the first half of the book of Romans, we will explore the theological depths of the gospel and our eternal life in Jesus Christ. We will be utilizing a study book written by Tim Keller, Romans 1-7: The gift of God. Our hope is that our response to this study causes us to wonder and rejoice at the gift we have received and revel in the perfect God whom we worship. 

FALL 2023 SMALL GROUPS

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.    

Glen & Liz Smith

Co-ed Group

Thursdays @ 6:30 PM

Laura Wallace

Women's Group

Wednesdays @ 10 AM

Dudley Dinsmore

Men's Group, meets via Zoom

Wednesdays @ 7 PM

Tricia Coblentz

Women's Group

Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM

Terry & Lynn Sonnenburg

Co-ed Group

Mondays @ 7 PM

Hope Groups

Angela Caprine, Cindy Schlothauer & Tiffany Cooper

Women's Group on Anger

Thursday @ 6:30 PM
Do you have a problem with anger? Of course, you do! We live in a broken world and our sin often gets the best of us. Whether it is with our children, our husbands, coworkers, or friends, we all experience distorted anger in our hearts. So, what do we do with it? Scripture seems to present a contradictory view of this complex emotion. We are told that “anger lodges in bosom of fools” (Eccl. 7:9), to “be angry and do not sin” (Eph. 4:26) and we see Jesus in the Gospels and Revelation acting out in righteous anger. This Hope Group is for any woman seeking to better understand where anger comes from, how it ought to be utilized and what we do when anger gets the best of us. Together, we will read David Powlison’s Good and Angry, a book that will help us pray and encourage one another to harness this God-given and righteous emotion as we seek to glorify the Lord Jesus amid life’s frustrations.
Our aim is to bridge the gap where life and Scripture meet.

Person of Jesus Studies

The heart of Jesus is perhaps best marked by his compassion toward others. In all his interactions, whether it be the woman at the well, Peter after his denials or even towards those who were putting him to death at Calvary, we observe a savior who never failed to see those around him, consider their plights, and move toward them in compassionate love. This Person of Jesus study will spend the semester reflecting on the compassion of Christ and how it is not only foundational for understanding the heart of our Lord but also central to the message of the gospel and the life of a Christian. In meditating on Jesus’ compassionate heart to the weary and wayward, we will seek to grow in love for those around us. We will learn what it looks like when we truly see people, especially those who we’re prone to ignore, and move toward them with the heart of our Savior. 

Chip Siegal

Men's Group

Mondays @ 7 PM

Todd Jacobs & Dave Schlothauer

Co-ed Group

Tuesdays @ 7 PM

Topical Groups

Lynn Sonnenburg

Women's Group

Tuesdays @ 6 PM
We live in a world fraught with people vying for our time, attention, and affections. This happens to such a degree that we functionally live as if the people around us are bigger than the God we worship. We elevate others’ opinions of us and seek their approval. Or we get busy, overwhelmed, and distracted by our own tendencies to try and fix the brokenness in others, resulting in the further fracturing of our own hearts and minds. The Lord becomes small. An afterthought. An impotent and distant God who serves as a fellow servant to the people in our lives who we treat as masters. This small group will study how to put God back in his rightful place as Lord of our lives. In reading through Ed Welch’s, When people are big and God is small, we will explore how the Lord perfectly fits our need for him and that only in Jesus do we find the remedy for our wandering souls.  

Debbie Dinsmore

Women's Group

Tuesdays @ 10 AM
How do we know that we have been born again? How do we experience the Spirit of Christ and have assurance of our salvation? What does it look like to be a Christian and distinct in a fallen world? This study will focus on the three letters of the apostle John. In them, John explores what it means to “live in the light”, “love one another”, and what “fellowship with Christ” actually means. We will meditate on Christ as our Advocate, the propitiation of sins, the God of the Universe, the light of the world, and the central truth that guides our lives. In being confronted by the foundational doctrines of the Christian faith, we will explore the core message of the gospel and how it serves as the transformational testimony to the way we live and treat those around us. These rich writings of Jesus’ Beloved will reveal key insights and profound encouragement as we consider what it means to be a Christian. 

Jeff Frazier

Co-ed Group

Wednesdays @ 7 PM
Every day we are confronted with countless subtle lies. Be it politics, morality, philosophy, or psychology, the endless barrage of half-truths, partial-truths and sweet lies entice us (often successfully) to believe that what the world offers is better than the God we worship. So, what do we believe? When confronted with political platforms, do we measure them against Scripture? When we hear the slogans “Love is love”, “Black Lives Matter” or “My body, my choice”, do we understand the thinking behind them? When told that we are to “find ourselves by looking within”, do we test this against the message of the Gospel and the person and work of Jesus Christ? This discipleship group will seek to understand not only how the world thinks but will confront the reality that Christian thought has also been deeply impacted by our culture. We will be reading through Hidden Worldviews by Steve Wilkins and Mark L. Sanford. Our hope is that through exploring the world’s various views, we can have a deeper understanding of Christianity and through it, be transformed by the renewal of our minds.

Scott & Heather Rider

Co-ed Group

GROUP FULL
We live in a world fraught with people vying for our time, attention, and affections. This happens to such a degree that we functionally live as if the people around us are bigger than the God we worship. We elevate others’ opinions of us and seek their approval. Or we get busy, overwhelmed, and distracted by our own tendencies to try and fix the brokenness in others, resulting in the further fracturing of our own hearts and minds. The Lord becomes small. An afterthought. An impotent and distant God who serves as a fellow servant to the people in our lives who we treat as masters. This small group will study how to put God back in his rightful place as Lord of our lives. In reading through Ed Welch’s, When people are big and God is small, we will explore how the Lord perfectly fits our need for him and that only in Jesus do we find the remedy for our wandering souls.  

John & Angela McCord

Co-ed Group

Wednesdays @ 7 PM
Some of the most vivid prophetic visions in scripture are found in the book of Daniel. So much so, that large swaths of Revelation draw on the imagery presented in Daniel and inform how we think about the end times. And these visions can be confusing – multiheaded beasts with various crowns and feet of different kinds of stone. What do they mean? What is Daniel revealing to us? The first half of our semester will explore these visions in greater detail and how they challenge us in considering the eschaton. After our overview of his visions, we will transition to read the Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul. This classic text written by a brilliant theologian will explore what it means to serve at the feet of a holy and perfect God. In reading this book, we hope to illuminate our minds and enrich our spirits as we encourage each other toward a deeper understanding of the God we worship.   

Efrain & Cristina Castillo

Spanish Group, Co-ed

Tuesdays @ 7:30 PM
Wednesdays @ 7:30  PM
En Español - This Fall we will be covering the first five books of the Bible - the Pentateuch. In this study we will be looking particularly at how God’s story began. From the life of Adam and his fall into sin through the Exodus of Israel and the story of Moses, we will see our Creator-God progressively reveal himself to his people. We will explore the questions of God’s sovereignty, judgment, and redemption as we consider man’s role in his cosmic redemptive plan. As we encounter the life of Abraham and the first family of our faith, we will realize we are in good company when we reflect on our own sin and God’s gracious and persistent heart to forgive us. We will also consider the Old Testament Law, its purpose and if it applies today. Ultimately, we will see how the seeds of the gospel were there all along, God intricately weaving Christ’s salvation from the very beginning. 

John & Kristina Schlothauer

Co-ed  Group

Thursdays @ 6:30 PM
Each gospel explores the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus differently. In the gospel of Luke, the main themes explored are the history leading up to Christ’s birth, the universality of the gospel message, a deeper consideration of the work of the Holy Spirit, and Jesus’ compassion for the weary and broken. This small group will draw on the lessons of Luke’s gospel by utilizing the Knowing the Bible Study Guide and the expanded commentary it provides to its readers. As we reflect on the life of Jesus and consider the history that led up to the Son of God becoming incarnate, we realize how poignant Luke’s lessons are in our culture today. The gospel message has never been more relevant than it is in modern day America, and by gaining a better understanding of the life of our Lord, we will be better equipped to witness to those around us. 

Garrett & Erin Wheeler

Family Group - childcare provided

Sundays @ 3 PM
We live in a world that is increasingly dangerous for our children to navigate. In the wake of ubiquitous internet, smartphones, social media, and controversial public education, we as parents often feel underprepared or even at a loss when trying to protect our children. The truth is: We cannot protect our kids in every circumstance. Even in all our attempts to defend our homes from the outside world (a good thing!), we cannot guard them from everything. So, what do we do? We are called to equip them to respond to dangerous situations and people in a safe and godly way. Raising children in the Lord is our greatest joy and biggest burden. The group will study counselor Julie Lowe’s Shielding Our Homes and Equipping Our Kids. In it, we will gain insight into effective methods which will help our kids face the various trials the world assaults them with. We will encourage and pray for each other and our children as we seek the Lord for his wisdom in our parenting.