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  • TOPIC: Outdoor, Peer Led, Fitness, Prayer, & Coffee Group for Men.

    DESCRIPTION:
    We welcome men of all fitness levels to our workouts and have no requirement for membership other than that you show up at the appointed time and place and follow what the workout leader does.

    We do not show up at F3 for ourselves. We show up for the man standing beside each of us.

    We need authentic relationships with other men who are working to be strong fathers, husbands and leaders. Isolation will destroy a man. We have the opportunity to change our community and the trajectory of our families. Getting in the best shape of your life is just a by product. The workout is the magnet, the relationships and community with other men is the glue. Lock shields with us and help us accomplish F3’s mission to invigorate male leadership in our community.

    MEETS:
    Saturdays, 6:00AM
    Surf City Beach Access #18, Surf City Pier

    CONTACT:
    Brennan Schmidt

  • TOPIC: Deep dive study in Ephesians and Galatians.

    MEETS: Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00pm, Fellowship Hall

    CONTACT: Tom Schneiders

    DURATION: Continuing Group

    DESCRIPTION: In depth study and discussion of God's instructions as presented in Paul's writings to the ancient churches and how these same messages are applicable to us today.

  • A Gospel-centered support group, built on a 9-step model allowing individuals to invest a season of their life in overcoming a life-dominating struggle of sin or suffering.

    MEETS: Please contact Matt Mercer

    STUDY MATERIAL: Overcoming Addiction: 9 Steps Toward Freedom by Brad Hambrick

    Overcoming your addiction is a hard journey, and while nothing makes that easy, it is worth it. Taking this journey one step at a time with the support of others with similar struggles will give much-needed support and help.

    If you are willing to admit that alcohol and/or drugs are disrupting your life, Overcoming Addiction will guide you toward healing. Counselor Brad Hambrick provides a 9-step framework to help you reclaim your life and experience the freedom God wants for you. Find hope as you learn to be honest with God, yourself, and others.

    Overcoming Addiction is a support group curriculum that seeks to capture the gospel in slow motion and provide a safe environment for participants to grow together as they pursue steps toward lasting change to addictive patterns.

    • 9-step model that gives gospel hope for those whose alcohol and/or drug use has overtaken their life.
    • In depth resource for churches and individuals to use for addiction support groups.
    • A resource in the Church-Based Counseling series, built on the G4 model of subject-specific, lay-led counseling groups, designed to help churches create sustainable lay counseling ministries.

    CONTACT: Matt Mercer

  • TOPIC: Sharpening men to become the husbands fathers and leaders God designed us to be.

    DESCRIPTION: 30 minutes work-out and 30 minutes real world devotional around a fire.

    MEETS: Thursdays 6:00-7:00PM
    Behind The Gathering Office

    DURATION: Ongoing

    CONTACT: Dylan Bowers

FOR MEN

  • TOPIC: When you’re in the season of motherhood, it can feel overwhelming at times. Agape Moms is a group that provides women with a supportive community while diving into scripture and walking that out together. 

    MEETS: 1st, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm, Room 2

    CONTACT: Amanda Grantham

    DURATION: Continuing Group

    CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

    DESCRIPTION: Small group takes place twice a month (2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 6:30) and includes a variety of topics  and scripture to be discussed throughout the year, all centered around intentional parenting.
    Prayer Group is held every first Wednesday night for a time of deeper connection and supporting one another while sharing current prayer needs and lifting those up together. 
    Lastly, each month offers a Moms Night Out and usually an Agape Kids play date as well. This allows for moms to have a distraction free time to grow relationships and have fun together, and then also strengthen the bond between other Agape families.  We are all in this parenting journey together!
    We welcome women with kids of any age who could benefit from such a community to come on a Wednesday night and join in on the discussion. 

  • TOPIC
    What does it mean to be Chosen?

    DESCRIPTION
    What does it mean to be Chosen? We will be watching Season 2 of the Chosen and working through The Chosen Bible Study. We will focus on the women in this series and our role in today's society. We hope to bring the Old and New Testament to life in fresh ways. This study will encourage us to walk out our faith in practical ways.

    MEETS
    1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 10:00AM-Noon
    The Finch Home in Sneads Ferry

    CONTACT
    Renee Finch

  • TOPIC: Fellowship once monthly for widows and divorcées

    MEETS: 4th Sundays, Noon, Fellowship Hall

    CONTACT: Laura Wagoner + Tammy Keith

    DURATION: Continuing Group

  • Gospel centered strategies for navigating destructive relationships with loved ones that struggle with addiction.

    STUDY MATERIAL: Navigating Destructive Relationships: 9 Steps toward Healing by Brad Hambrick

    When you’re in a destructive relationship, it can be difficult to identify what is happening and how to respond. It is normal to be disoriented by the chaos of a destructive relationship, but you do not have to remain passive in response to your loved one’s destructive patterns.

    All relationships disappoint us from time to time. But some relationships are destructive, especially those marked by addiction, abuse, and/or life-dominating problems. Navigating Destructive Relationships, a support group curriculum, provides you with a safe and stable place where you can name what’s going on and turn toward God. You are not alone. God sees and cares for your suffering.

    Navigating Destructive Relationships is built on a 9-step model that helps you process intense relational suffering with the hope of the gospel. Learning alongside others facing similar challenges allows participants a unique opportunity to grow as they identify choices they can make in response to their loved one’s destructive patterns.

    • 9-step model that helps participant process intense relational suffering with the hope of the gospel.
    • An in-depth resource offers churches and individuals a unique opportunity to respond to destructive relationship patterns in a faith-filled and safe way.
    • A resource in the Church-Based Counseling series, built on the G4 model of subject-specific, lay-led counseling groups, designed to help churches create sustainable lay counseling ministries.

    PLEASE CONTACT: Alicia Mercer

  • STUDY: Knowing God’s Covenants

    TOPIC: The Covenant Bible Study by Precept Ministries is an inductive study designed to help you trace God’s binding agreements and enduring promises from Genesis through Revelation.

    MEETS: Thursdays, 10am-12pm, Room 1

    BOOK COST: $23

    CONTACT: Jeanette Henderson

    DURATION: Sep 10 - Dec 10
    Continuing

    DESCRIPTION: See this incredible thread running from Genesis through Revelation. God enters into a binding agreement with His people and always keeps His promises. Trusting Him as a covenant partner frees us from the bondage of worry and anxiety. This study will transform the way you read the Scriptures! 

    LINK TO STUDY: Click Here

  • TOPIC: This group gives women a safe place to come as they are after experiencing loss so they can work through the emotions, find truth in God's word, and find others who can support them in their journey to healing.

    MEETS: Time and location varies. Please contact for more information.

    CONTACT: Lindsay Lonander (910) 274-2223

    DURATION: Continuing Group

  • TOPIC: God Won't Leave You There: A Bible Study on the Life of Joseph, Anne Graham Lotz and Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright

    MEETS: Two meeting times to choose from: Thursdays, 2:00pm or 6:30pm, Jennipher Burn’s Home

    DURATION: Continuing Group, Women’s Bible Study

    DESCRIPTION: Have you ever felt that your life has turned upside down?
    In the God Won’t Leave You There Bible study, Anne Graham Lotz and Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright invite you to discover the unshakable presence of God in every season or circumstance of your life. Drawing from the timeless truth of the inspiring story of Joseph, this study reveals the hope, resilience, and transformation God means for you to know.
    Whether you’re facing difficult relationships, health struggles, or moments of doubt, this study will guide you to a deeper understanding of God’s love and purpose for your life. Through these lessons, you’ll be reminded: God won’t leave you there—He will lead you through it all just as He did for Joseph and so many others in Scripture.

    BOOK COST: $18

    CONTACT: Jennipher Burns

    LINK TO STUDY: Click here

  • TOPIC: When You Pray: A Study of Six Prayers in the Bible, by Kelly Minter, Jackie Hill Perry, Jen Wilkin, Jennifer Rothschild, Jada Edwards, and Kristi McLelland

    MEETS: Thursdays, 10am-12pm, Fellowship Hall

    BOOK COST: $25

    CONTACT: Pam Radesky

    DURATION: Sep 10 - Dec 10
    Continuing

    DESCRIPTION: Do you want to deepen your relationship with God through prayer? Do you reach the end of the day and realize that you haven’t prayed at all? Do you have trouble thinking of words to say to God when you pray? You’re not alone. 

    Prayer is our way to communicate with God, but sometimes it’s a struggle. Throughout God’s Word we encounter many voices who teach us how to pray. Join six gifted Bible study teachers as they take us through the different types of prayer modeled in scripture. You’ll learn that God welcomes your praise and lament, your thanksgiving and intercession. You’ll see examples of how to pray when you are alone and when you are gathered with others. Above all, you will notice that there is no one right way to pray.

    Understand how prayer unites believers to God and to one another and learn how to overcome struggles that keep you from talking to God.

    LINK TO STUDY: Click Here

FOR WOMEN

  • Single adults ages 18-25

    MEETS: Coastline meets every Sunday at 5:30PM upstairs in the Youth House.
    There will also be occasional fun meet-ups, so keep an eye on the full-calendar!

    CONTACT: Caroline Solomon

    DURATION: Continuing Group

    DESCRIPTION: Coastline is a young adult ministry for ages 18-25 that meets for coffee, food, games, and Bible study. Coastline meets every Sunday at various locations in the afternoon/evening.

  • TOPIC: Married & engaged adults ages 18-30ish meet weekly for fellowship & Bible study

    MEETS: Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30pm, various homes of participating couples.

    CONTACT: Jonny + Katie Provost

    DURATION: Continuing Group

    DESCRIPTION: We meet to study the Word together and to encourage each other in our walks with Christ.

FOR YOUNG ADULTS

  • TOPIC: When you’re in the season of motherhood, it can feel overwhelming at times. Agape Moms is a group that provides women with a supportive community while diving into scripture and walking that out together. 

    MEETS: 1st, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm, Room 2

    CONTACT: Amanda Grantham

    DURATION: Continuing Group

    CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

    DESCRIPTION: Small group takes place twice a month (2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 6:30) and includes a variety of topics  and scripture to be discussed throughout the year, all centered around intentional parenting.
    Prayer Group is held every first Wednesday night for a time of deeper connection and supporting one another while sharing current prayer needs and lifting those up together. 
    Lastly, each month offers a Moms Night Out and usually an Agape Kids play date as well. This allows for moms to have a distraction free time to grow relationships and have fun together, and then also strengthen the bond between other Agape families.  We are all in this parenting journey together!
    We welcome women with kids of any age who could benefit from such a community to come on a Wednesday night and join in on the discussion. 

  • TOPIC: Approaching parenting through Scripture

    MEETS: Wednesdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm, Room 1

    CONTACT: John VanDerWerf
    or Mark Solomon

    DURATION: 9-Week Study, Continuing Group

    CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

    DESCRIPTION: This study will utilize RightNow Media (to sign up for RightNow Media, click here).

    STUDY: Raising Engaged Kids by Chris Browne
    How do we equip our kids to live authentic, meaningful, Christ-centered lives in a conventional world? Deeply rooted in Christ-centered theology and backed up by insight from the largest and longest study of over 100,000 members of Generation Z, Raising Engaged Kids equips parents and caregivers with specific tools to see God work in and through our families.

    In this 9-part series, you will receive specific and practical insight that will equip you to identify God's purpose for your role and provide you with principles and a process that will transform your parenting and provide you with new freedom and fulfillment as a parent.

    The key issues addressed in the series include:

    • How to equip our keys to recognize and reflect the fullness of Christ in their own lives.
    • How to remove our of drama and equip our kids to make wise choices.
    • How to have meaningful spiritual conversations that both parents and kids actually enjoy.
    • How to identify our students' specific spiritual needs and then maximize the opportunities for growth at each step in their journey.
    • How to implement the principles and process in a simple, reproducible and sustainable way that becomes an authentic part of your family dynamics.
    • How to embrace and celebrate God's vision for parenting long after we have equipped our kids for life beyond the walls.

    LINK TO STUDY: Click Here

FOR PARENTS

  • TOPIC
    Discover a deeper connection in your marriage.

    MEETS: Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm
    Contact for more details

    DESCRIPTION
    Is it really possible to rekindle the spark and restore the “like-new” connection in your marriage?

    Can you strengthen your bond, grow together, and enjoy deeper levels of love and intimacy that rival your newlywed days? And can you do any or all of that without having to digest mountains of self-help books, or pouring your hearts out to a total stranger in endless counseling sessions?

    Yes, it is possible—and as you read, you’ll see how easy it can be!

    Authors Alisa and Tony DiLorenzo are passionate about helping couples create their own extraordinary marriage. They do this through books, coaching, and through their #1 marriage podcast, “The ONE Extraordinary Marriage Show” where they connect with an audience of over 50,000 listeners around the world.

    Their newest book, The 6 Pillars of Intimacy: The Secret to an Extraordinary Marriage, is based on their personal experience and from seeing the marriages of countless people they have worked with improve. They have learned some hard knock life lessons and discovered key principles that have kept their marriage (and sex life) alive and flourishing… and they did it together. Let them do the same for you!

    Inside, you’ll discover:

    • The six intimacies (pillars), and how to use them.

    • That, if the pillars are solid and straight, they will keep your marriage thriving and ensure everything goes along smoothly, and how to do this.

    • How, if the pillars become damaged, your marriage can start to collapse.

    • The author’s real-life story, experience, and relationship struggles.

    • And more.

    Even the best marriages can have cracks in their relationships. The difference is that extraordinary couples take action when they see those cracks happening.

    CONTACT
    Todd & Paula Harrod

  • TOPIC: Married & engaged adults ages 18-30ish meet weekly for fellowship & Bible study

    MEETS: Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30pm, various homes of participating couples. Please contact for more details.

    DESCRIPTION: Coastline Couples meets to study the Word together and to encourage each other in our walks with Christ.
    Through the current study, learn from the teachings of Paul about what living the Gospel looks like in a broken world and how we can bring unity to the church.

    CONTACT: Jonny + Katie Provost

    DURATION: Continuing Group

    Link to current study: 1 Corinthians: The Authentic Christian Life (Jeremiah Bible Study Series)

  • TOPIC: Married Couples in all seasons of life meet weekly for fellowship & Bible study. Covenant Couples is a connect group centered around building solid marriage relationships the way God intended it.

    MEETS: Sundays, 11am-12pm, Fellowship Hall

    DURATION: Continuing Group

    CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

    DESCRIPTION: Whether newlyweds, empty nesters or somewhere in between, connect with other couples and find help and hope for your marriage.

    CONTACT: Kyle Kenyon

FOR COUPLES

  • TOPIC
    The Chosen season 1 and study guide

    MEETS
    1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00PM, The Finch Home

    DESCRIPTION
    The Chosen brings the characters around Jesus to life and challenges us to think how we impact the world for Jesus today. We are called to follow Him and be His disciples. We want to encourage others to know Christ deeper through His Word. This study will also highlight how Jesus is throughout the entire Bible.

    CONTACT
    Ernie or Renee Finch

  • TOPIC
    Serving Others in Our Community

    MEETS
    2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 10:00AM, Room 2

    DESCRIPTION
    Our purpose is to serve others in our community while spreading the love of Christ, and having fellowship with each other! We are a fairly new group, but have already donated quite a few crocheted caps and lap blankets to the Zimmer Cancer Center and to The Infusion Center in Jacksonville. We welcome crafters and sewers, and those who would like to learn, as well as those who would enjoy a time of good fellowship!

    CONTACT
    Pat McGeorge or Laura Bloodworth

  • TOPIC: Follows the Sunday Message.

    MEETS: Mondays, 6:30-8:00pm, Youth House Upstairs

    CONTACT: Jordan Guy

    DURATION: Continuing Group

    DESCRIPTION: Christian Surfers, Surf City Chapter, is an all-church inclusive discipleship ministry using surfing as a common thread. The goal is to help people realize that living for Jesus is the COOL thing to do, and most of all you get to have fun doing it! Bible study is held every Monday night at 6:30 upstairs at 509 N. Topsail Dr., where there is a meal and great group discussion over Scripture. All ages and surfing levels are welcome. There are also beach meetings sporadically when the waves and weather are optimal. Come check it out!

  • Christian Senior Adults Living Triumphantly - a.k.a. "CSALT" - is a senior adult ministry (55+) that offers a time for seniors to gather together for fellowship and lifting each other up through activities that foster spiritual growth, physical health and wellness, and other topics relevant to their needs and experiences.

    CSALT meets twice a month on 1st and 3rd Fridays at 11:45am. Other times are announced. CSALT also plans several trips during the year. Fun, fellowship, and food are on the agenda.

    CONTACT: Jeanette Henderson

  • TOPIC: A support group for families struggling with addiction.

    MEETS: 1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:00-7:00pm, Room 2

    CONTACT: Scot Painter

    DURATION: Continuing Group

    DESCRIPTION: This support group provides an environment for families affected by addiction, offering a safe space to share experiences, find healing, and grow together. FIRM is designed to support the whole family unit, providing tools for communication, emotional support, and spiritual growth. Through Jesus, prayer, Scripture, and shared experiences, families can find hope, encouragement, and a renewed sense of purpose on their journey toward recovery. This group stands as a beacon of hope for those looking to rebuild their lives with the love and support of the Christian community.

    Introduction Video: FIRM

  • DESCRIPTION: A time of corporate prayer to seek God's heart in unity and to encourage each other.

    Join us in praying for our world, country, government, community, and for one another.

    MEETS: Fridays, 10:00-Noon, Worship Center

    CONTACT: Jennipher Burns

  • Weekly Bible Study for Men & Women

    TOPIC: Every Thought Captive Renewing Your Mind Can Change Your Life, Kyle Idleman

    MEETS: Sundays, 9:30am-10:30am, Fellowship Hall

    CONTACT: John VanDerWerf

    DURATION: Continuing Group

    CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

    DESCRIPTION: In addition to the text, this study will utilize RightNow Media (to sign up for RightNow Media, click here).

    Are your thoughts drawing you closer to God or pulling you away? Are they building you up or tearing you down? Like molten glass, our lives are constantly being shaped and molded by our thoughts.

    Join Kyle Idleman in this five-session video Bible study (video access included) as he forges a path through the world’s distractions and lies and gets to the heart of true spiritual growth: the renewing of your mind.

    This isn't a study on the power of positive thinking but about learning how God made your brain. Learn how setting your thoughts on Christ can create new patterns of thought that will change your life.

    LINK TO STUDY: Click Here

  • DESCRIPTION: A time to pray for the outreach missions supported by The Gathering. The group will intercede on behalf of the missionaries focused in unreached areas and other global and local outreaches.

    MEETS: 1st Mondays, 7:00-8:00pm, The Kraatz Home in Sneads Ferry

    CONTACT: Mike & Beth Kraatz

  • TOPIC: Weekly Bible Study in Daniel for Men & Women

    MEETS: Sundays, 9:30am-10:30am, Room 1

    CONTACT: Jeanette Henderson

    DURATION: Continuing Group

    CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

    DESCRIPTION: Threatened with death, Daniel stuck to his guns and refused to adopt a pagan lifestyle. His worldview had God at the center and he lived it out even under extreme pressure to change. Learn to adopt a biblical worldview and adhere to it even when it's not the norm.

    What you will discover:

    • See precisely what the Bible says about Daniel’s, Shadrach’s, Meshach’s, and Abednego’s relationships with God. 

    • Interpretation: Explore the meaning of these passages in the context of Scripture. 

    • Application: Discover what truths you can apply to your personal life as you learn what Daniel and his friends experienced in their relationships with God. 

    • Dig deep into the details of Daniel 1-6 and discover how God ministered to His people at that time. 

    LINK TO STUDY: Click Here

  • Christian bikers, have you considered that riding can bring glory to God, draw you closer to His creation and provide an opportunity to share your faith with fellow riders? These devotionals will open our minds to see there are opportunities to exercise our faith and introduce Jesus as we tell our story and tell our story.

    Redeemed Riders meets once per month on 2nd Sundays at 1:00pm. Meet at The Gathering, study the Word, and go for a ride.

    CONTACT: Daniel Fisher or Chris Raynor

  • TOPIC: Walking Through Grief; Practical Help, Biblical Hope

    DESCRIPTION: Walking Through Grief is a 6-week course discussing what grief is, how it affects us physically, mentally, spiritually, what God does for us in our grief, and some practical tools to help us navigate through this journey of healing.

    MEETS: Beginning 9/8/26, Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm, Room 2

    CONTACT: Tina Akridge

FOR EVERYONE