ABOUT LIFE GROUPS...
At MBC we are all about experiencing the Life of Christ Together! We believe that discipleship happens best in the context of relationships, and our groups are designed to help foster those relationships that Christ uses for growth in our lives. Each group is designed to gather around common interests and/or stages of life. We have Life Groups that meet on Sunday mornings and all throughout the week, and you are welcome to connect in as many groups as you would like. Below is a list of groups that are currently meeting, but there is always room to begin a new group if you are feeling led to start one email jason@manchacabaptist.org. If you see a current group that you’d like more information on, you can contact the leader of that group or just show up at that group’s meeting time and try it out!
SUNDAY MORNING ADULT LIFE GROUPS
9:30am-10:30am
DURING COVID19 SHELTER IN PLACE, SOME OF THESE GROUPS ARE MEETING ONLINE THROUGH ZOOM. IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE A PART OF LIFE TOGETHER WITH THEM, EMAIL THE LEADER TO FIND OUT WHEN THEY MEET AND HOW TO JOIN ON ZOOM.
COLLEGE & YOUNG ADULTS
Leader: Milam Jones - mkjones@austin.rr.com
Who: College & 20 Something Singles
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:30am
Where: Room S204 (MBC)
About: This is a group for college students and young singles who want to connect with each other and grow in the life they have in Christ. They also meet at various times outside of Sunday mornings to hang-out and enjoy activities together.
Study: Varies
YOUNG MARRIED'S
Leader: Jason White - jason@manchacabaptist.org
Natalie White - natwhite456@gmail.com
Who: Young Married Couples (mostly 20’s & 30’s with or without kids)
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:30am
Where: Room S207 (MBC)
About: Jason and Natalie enjoy connecting with other couples and teaching identity and Life in Christ. This group focuses on learning about Life in Christ, connecting in Life Together, and expressing Christ’s Life in everyday life.
Study: Varies (Bible Studies, Book Studies, Video Studies, etc.)
THE JOURNEY
Leader: Raul & Doris Martinez - pinkcadi@consultant.com
Who: 40-50's (Couples w/kids in college or empty nesters)
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:30am
Where: Room M227 (MBC)
About: This is a group focused on biblical and topical discussions, life application, personal sharing, and times of prayer together.
Study: Varies between Bible study and book studies
LIFFT (Living in faith & fellowship)
Leader: Greg Wright - gs.wright40@yahoo.com
Who: 40-50’s (mostly couples w/school aged kids)
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:30am
Where: Room M226 (MBC)
About: A group that is driven by member discussion on various biblical studies. They rotate between video studies, thematic studies, and studying books of the Bible. They gather together for various times of connection and fellowship together outside of Sunday morning group time.
Study: Various biblical studies
seekers group
Leader: Pat Bailey - dpltbailey@sbcglobal.net
Who: 55-70’s
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:30am
Where: Room M228 (MBC)
About: This is a diverse group of men and women, ages 30-80 with most falling in the 55-70 range. They focus on increasing their understanding of God’s Word and how it influences worldview and daily living. They enjoy a close fellowship with each other, sharing life both in and out of class times.
Study: The Gospel Project
shiloah group
Leader: Jonathan Sears - jsears@austin.rr.com
Who: 60-80’s
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:30am
Where: Room M113 (MBC)
About: This group seeks to cover the timeless principles and doctrines found throughout each book of the Bible. They also serve the Joy Food Pantry by collecting money and/or food to donate.
Study: Explore the Bible
cates fellowship group
Leader: Bart Swope - bartstires2@gmail.com
Who: 70-80’s
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:30am
Where: Room M110 (MBC)
About: This group opens each Sunday with a hymn they sing together. It is followed by a time of sharing prayer requests and then diving into various biblical studies. Each month this group has a fellowship time of eating out or playing games together.
Study: Bible Studies for Life
thee group
Leader: Lee Allen Corley - lacorley09@verizon.net
Who: 80-90’s
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:30am
Where: Room M112 (MBC)
About: This group is made up of couples, widows, and widowers. They cover in-depth Bible studies, supports each other through prayer, and collects money together for various ministry impact.
Study: Explore the Bible
deborah group
Leader: Elizabeth Bruton - e.bruton1@yahoo.com
Who: Ladies (mostly 80-90’s)
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:30am
Where: Room M108 (MBC)
About: This group is made of senior ladies who seek a new and more intimate understanding of their Lord than ever before. They take a deep dive into God’s Word for biblical understanding and real-life application. Time is set aside to share personal joys and sufferings and to pray for each other.
Study: Explore the Bible
disciples group
Leader: Dr. Randy Kirtley (contact lesa@manchacabaptist.org)
Who: Adults of any age
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:30am
Where: Room M107 (MBC)
About: Dr. Kirtley practices Family Medicine in Lockhart, TX and loves to teach and take group participants on a deep dive into Scripture. While the majority of this group is in their 50-70’s, it is open to adults of any age.
Study: Explore the Bible
master's tools group
Leader: Matt Welch - waterrat07@gmail.com
Who: Adults of any age
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:30am
Where: Room M229 (MBC)
About: This is a diverse group of 20-year old’s through those in their 70’s who want to go deep into God’s Word together. They study the context closely, dive into word studies, and seek to understand how it applies to daily living today.
Study: In depth, verse by verse studies through books of the Bible
HALLELUJAH GROUP
Leaders: Linda Boyd - wlboyd1146@sbcglobal.net
Lori Wasson - lori.wasson@sweetencpa.com
Duane Lancaster - duanelancaster@austin.rr.com
Who: Adult Special Needs Group
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:30am
Where: Room M101 (MBC)
About: This group serves adults with learning disabilities by offering lessons on the love, grace, and mercy of Jesus Christ on a level that can be comprehended.
Study: Access
OTHER ADULT LIFE GROUPS
(Meet at various times/places throughout the week)
DURING COVID19 SHELTER IN PLACE, SOME OF THESE GROUPS ARE MEETING ONLINE THROUGH ZOOM. IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE A PART OF LIFE TOGETHER WITH THEM, EMAIL THE LEADER TO FIND OUT WHEN THEY MEET AND HOW TO JOIN ON ZOOM.
SELAH (SISTERS EXPERIENCING LIFE AS HIS)
Leader: Natalie White - natwhite456@gmail.com
Who: Adult Women of All Ages
Day: Wednesdays (throughout the school year)
Time: 6:30pm-7:45pm
Where: Room S207 (MBC)
About: Group time is centered around connecting in authentic relationships and pointing each other to Life in Christ throughout various real-life situations and circumstances.
men's connect & bible study group
Leader: Brennan Richie - brennanrichie@yahoo.com
Who: Adult Men of All Ages
Day: Wednesdays (throughout the school year)
Time: 6:30pm-7:45pm
Where: Room S204 (MBC)
About: Group time is centered around in-depth verse by verse studies of books of the Bible and connecting in authentic relationships for support and encouragement.
IF: TABLE
Leader: Amanda Burchett - burchett.amanda@gmail.com
Who: Women of All Ages
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Where: Varies
About: This group meets monthly at various homes throughout the community for dinner and in-depth discussion centered on Christ and our walk with Him.
FELLA-SHIP
Leader: Jason White - jason@manchacabaptist.org
Who: Adult Men of All Ages
Day: 2nd Tuesday of Each Month
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Varies (email Jason for the location of next meeting)
About: Each month this group meets at a different restaurant or someone’s home for a meal and to have some guy time. It’s a fun evening and time of support and encouragement. Join their Facebook page to receive up to date information on group mtg times.
Ladies 3rd thursday fellowship
Leaders: Amanda Burchett - burchett.amanda@gmail.com
Who: Adult women of all ages
Day: 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Varies
About: This group connects each month for a time of fellowship and activities such as dinner at someone’s home or a restaurant, painting/crafts, games, etc. Email Amanda or check out this group’s Facebook page (MBC Ladies 3rd Thursday Fellowship) for the details on where the next group fellowship will be.
MBC Mom's Group
Leaders: Amanda Burchett - burchett.amanda@gmail.com
Mollie Delzeit - molliestex@gmail.com
Who: Moms of young kids
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Where: Varies
About: This group connects over a Facebook Group (MBC Mom’s & More) to schedule various playdates and other times of connection.
women's bible study group
Leader: Carlene Cleveland - carlenec.80@gmail.com
Who: Adult Women of All Ages
Day: Fridays (throughout the school year)
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Where: Room E115 (MBC)
About: This is a group of women mostly in their 50-70’s but is open to women of all ages. They meet for prayer, a time of encouragement, and participate mostly in Beth Moore Bible Studies. On the first Friday of each month they stay longer and prepare items for Operation Christmas Child.
women's open studio group
Leader: Betty Swope - bettyswope25@gmail.com
Who: Women of All Ages
Day: Thursday
Time: 10:00am
Where: Room E115 (MBC)
About: Ladies gather to paint and do art projects and enjoy a time of connection and fellowship together.
women's widow group
Leader: Mary Lee - maryl@manchacaumc.org
Who: Adult Widowed Women
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Where: Varies
About: This group meets at various times for lunch and other times of fellowship for support and encouragement.
OASIS GROUP
Leader: Bart Swope - bartstires2@gmail.com
Who: Senior Adults
Day: 2nd Friday of each month
Time: 12:00pm
Where: Room E115 (MBC)
About: This group meets for a potluck lunch on the 2nd Friday of each month and plays games (42, chicken foot, etc.) after eating together.
senior adult outing group
Leader: J.P. Kirksey - jpandjudykirksey@att.net
Who: Senior Adults
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Where: Varies
About: This group takes day trips to various places of interest throughout Austin and beyond. Trips are planned by a Team of Senior Members of MBC and are open to suggestions for future trips. To find out when/where the next trip is, visit: manchacabaptist.org/connect/seniors, or email J.P.
Senior adult men's lunch
Leader: Jim Hussey - ozhussey@aol.com
Who: Senior Adult Men
Day: Thursdays
Time: 11:00am
Where: Golden Corral (7300 S IH 35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78745)
About: A time of connection and conversation over lunch together Thursday.
interested in starting a new group?
Would you like to connect with at least 2-3 others and start a workout group (CrossFit, jogging, biking, etc.), a MOPS group, a home group, a prayer group, a dinner group, a breakfast or coffee group, a particular study group, a hunting group, a fishing group, etc.? The possibilities are endless. We’d love to help you get connected in doing life together in some way. Email Jason White at jason@manchacabaptist.org for more information.
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