Life Groups are designed for students to:
Each Life Group topic and description has been decided upon by the leader.
Life Groups aim to help students know, love, and serve Jesus Christ by providing personal settings focused on biblical study, spiritual disciplines, and faith integration.
Biblical study life groups embrace and dig into the biblical story through making observations, interpretations, and developing applications of the Scriptures. Studying Scripture helps us gain insights into God, our relationship with others, and creation.
Spiritual discipline Life Groups focus on the use and practice of spiritual disciplines as a means for helping students be attentive to the Holy Spirit's work. Content is focused on the historical and biblical teaching of various spiritual disciplines and their function and purpose in ongoing spiritual formation.
Faith integration Life Groups expose students to foundational principles of Christian faith that inform a theology of life, work, and play. Students will learn healthy, holy rhythms that reflect the Holy Spirit's work in our life and community.
Please refer questions about attendance to the leader or to the Spiritual Formation Office.
Please, refer to the Malone Events Calendar for more information and specific dates for each group.
Ashley-Nicole Austin
Spiritual Disciplines
In this life group, we’ll be taking a closer look at what God's promises mean for us and deepen our faith in a God of unconditional promises. This group meets on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Blossom Breezeway.
Julia Kontur
Faith Integration
This life group will feature alumni from different walks of life as we talk about what it means to cultivate and maintain a vibrant Christ-centered community after college in personal and professional settings. This group meets on Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. in the Stewart Room.
Ethan Bishop and Gabe Kale
Bible Study
A comprehensive study of the principles found in Colossians 3, with an overview of the themes from Colossians 1-2.This group meets on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. in the Fox 2 Lounge.
Adrianna Raygoza and Michaela Alexander
Spiritual Disciplines
Do you find yourself looking for control in different parts of your life? What would it look like for you to be able to trust someone so much that you are willing to give this desire for control over to them? This life group explores the idea of God being trustworthy. It is a space for small group discussion, personal reflection, and laid-back teaching of various stories from the Bible. This life group meets on Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. in Myers Lounge.
Lenny Veccia
Bible Study
Join us as we study through the book of Ephesians verse by verse. We will give some background before talking about “Our wealth in Christ (chapters 1-3) and “our walk in light of wealth” (chapters 4-6). This group meets on Fridays at 10:05 a.m. in TS100.
Kaylyn Jones and Allissa Pow
Faith Integration
This life group is designed to be a safe space to talk about mental health issues and how we can reconnect with hope. This is an eight-week life group, meeting every other Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Round Room.
Devin Galbraith
Bible Study
This life group dives into the Gospels to discover who Jesus was and is and how we can live more like Him everyday. This group meets Tuesdays at 9:00 p.m. in Emma's Café.
Dr. David Beer
Spiritual Disciplines
Morning prayer is a spiritual discipline of the Christian church that has been practiced since the early church. It orients the day around worship and praise of God and serves as a daily practice of Bible reading as well. It reminds Christians that we are not only part of a historic faith, but also a global faith that shares together in faithful practices and shared prayers. This group meets on Fridays at 8:00 a.m. in the JC Chapel.
Monica Hershberger
Faith Integration
We were made to be in community with each other, but relationships are hard. This life group focuses on how to keep God at the center of our relationships so that they can be successful. This group meets on select Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in Chez and Monica's apartment, which is located on the first floor of Whittier Hall.
Zeke Yost
Bible Study
Join other college-aged young adults from around the area for a time of building Christ-like community. We will dive into God’s Word, and discuss how we can apply it to our lives. There will be food, worship, a message, and time to connect with friends. Our goal is to encourage you no matter where you are in your faith journey. We will also have open gym after service for students to hang out and play basketball, pickleball, etc! The Well takes place on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at First Friends Church - 5455 Market Ave N, Canton, OH 44714
Bella Berna
Faith Integration
"You Asked!" is a life group with a student-centered approach to faith integration. The curriculum is shaped entirely by your questions about faith, no matter how challenging or unconventional. Here’s how it works: At the beginning of the semester, we’ll send out a Google form for you to submit your questions. We’ll then explore and discuss your topics together, providing thoughtful and relevant answers. This group meets on Mondays at 5:00 p.m. in Emma's Café.
