FALL 2026 GROWTH GROUPS
Registration is OPEN!
Important Details:
- Choose from in-person or virtual groups, listed below
- Registration is open September 20 – October 11, but many classes will fill sooner
- Most Growth Groups begin the week of October 4 and last 6 – 10 weeks
- After you register:
- You will receive a confirmation email
- Your Growth Group leader will contact you with more details, including how to purchase your book and your group’s start date
- Class size is limited, so register today!
- Scroll down to see course offerings and to register
Why should you join a Growth Group? Semester Growth Groups are a source of support and friendship. They are a place to connect with other adults who may share similar passions, interests, and life issues. When people from various generations, cultures, and backgrounds gather together, the connection often forms genuine relationships. Growth Groups meet together to study a specific book or subject, pray, laugh, and serve to impact their church and communities. Growth Groups are a great way to get closer to God, care for one another, and meet new people. A variety of groups are offered to reflect changing needs and interests.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Who can participate? Growth Groups are open to everyone
- When and Where do they meet? Growth Groups meet at various times and days each week. Browse the most recent Growth Group Catalog to see which groups fit your schedule and interests. Growth Groups meet in various locations around the communities we serve. They may meet in-home, at one of our churches, and sometimes other places like restaurants or parks or even online
- How do I join a Growth Group? Growth Groups are semester-based and are currently held two semesters each year: Fall and Spring. During open registration, you can sign up either Online or during Worship
- What does it cost? Most Growth Groups study a book together. In the Fall, all Growth Groups study the same material which will also correspond with some Fall sermon messages. This Fall, course books are provided by BRC free of charge. Spring course books usually cost around $6-$20
FALL 2026 COURSES
MON1 The Absolute Basics of the Wesleyan Way by Phil Tallon & Justus Hunter
Mondays @ 1:00pm at BRC Mt. Zion
Leader: Cathy Mark
Do you know what God’s purpose is for you? How can the power of God change the way you live? What is the goal of the Christian life? What is sanctification? How are happiness and holiness related? How does getting closer to God help us get closer to each other? These are just a few of the discussion questions prompted and stirred in this 12-session study packed with dynamic illustrations and compelling analogies that explore the key elements of the Wesleyan movement. The lessons work through John Wesley’s life, his core theological message, and the legacy of his leadership on the Methodist church. Rich in both history and faith-building, this study walks readers through a fundamental understanding of the value of scripture, prayer, communion, spiritual relationships, and the power of salvation. As readers grow in their personal knowledge and understanding of God’s truths, this book gives them the perfect tools to carry their faith into the future.
MON2 Names of God (Glimpses of His Character)
Life Guide Study by Douglas Connelly
Mondays @ 1:00pm Kintz Home, Richland Center
Leader: Pam Kintz
I”God of glory.” “The God Who Provides.” “Holy One.”God is called by many names in Scripture―names that highlight specific aspects of his character. This eight-session LifeGuide® Bible Study by Doug Connelly, focused on eight titles for God from the Old Testament, invites you to know and experience the Lord Almighty in deeper ways. As you do so, you will come to trust him more fully and worship him with fresh awe and reverence.For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions―making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups
MON3 The Absolute Basics of the Wesleyan Way by Phil Tallon & Justus Hunter
Mondays @ 6:00pm TBD, Boscobel
Leaders: Phil & Julie Henneman
Do you know what God’s purpose is for you? How can the power of God change the way you live? What is the goal of the Christian life? What is sanctification? How are happiness and holiness related? How does getting closer to God help us get closer to each other? These are just a few of the discussion questions prompted and stirred in this 12-session study packed with dynamic illustrations and compelling analogies that explore the key elements of the Wesleyan movement. The lessons work through John Wesley’s life, his core theological message, and the legacy of his leadership on the Methodist church. Rich in both history and faith-building, this study walks readers through a fundamental understanding of the value of scripture, prayer, communion, spiritual relationships, and the power of salvation. As readers grow in their personal knowledge and understanding of God’s truths, this book gives them the perfect tools to carry their faith into the future.
TUE1 The Absolute Basics of the Wesleyan Way by Phil Tallon & Justus Hunter
Tuesdays @ 9:30am Online
Leaders: Diane Foreyt & Nancy Key
Do you know what God’s purpose is for you? How can the power of God change the way you live? What is the goal of the Christian life? What is sanctification? How are happiness and holiness related? How does getting closer to God help us get closer to each other? These are just a few of the discussion questions prompted and stirred in this 12-session study packed with dynamic illustrations and compelling analogies that explore the key elements of the Wesleyan movement. The lessons work through John Wesley’s life, his core theological message, and the legacy of his leadership on the Methodist church. Rich in both history and faith-building, this study walks readers through a fundamental understanding of the value of scripture, prayer, communion, spiritual relationships, and the power of salvation. As readers grow in their personal knowledge and understanding of God’s truths, this book gives them the perfect tools to carry their faith into the future. -Virtual group-
TUE2 The Great Disappearance Bible Study Guide: How to Be Rapture Ready (Study Guide) by Dr. David Jeremiah
Tuesdays @ 6:00pm at the Knoble Home, Boscobel
Leaders: Doug & Cindy Knoble
It will be an ordinary day—until, Suddenly, It Isn’t…This Study Guide dives into the promises of Jesus’ return found in the Old and New Testaments. For decades, Dr. David Jeremiah has searched the Scriptures for answers regarding future monumental events that herald the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. The Great Disappearance Study Guide compiles his prophetic research for curious believers who patiently await the triumphant return of Christ. This study guide reinforces Dr. Jeremiah’s dynamic, in-depth teaching to aid you in applying biblical truth to your daily life. Drawing from his deep knowledge of biblical prophecy and passion for sharing the truth of God’s Word, Dr. Jeremiah skillfully unravels the mysteries surrounding the Rapture and the Second Coming. Whether you’re a seasoned student of prophecy or new to the Christian faith, this guide will expand your understanding, deepen your faith, and bring you one step closer to the future glory awaiting those who put their faith in Christ Jesus.
TUE3 Everyday Hallelujah (Unlocking Deep Joy Through Everyday Acts of Worship) by Phil Wickham
Tuesdays @ 6:00pm at the Beinborn Home, Boscobel
Leader: MacKenzie Fischer
Every hallelujah doesn’t have to be sung. Some hallelujahs are lived. What if understanding worship as our truest purpose could move us beyond a surface-level faith and into a life of true spiritual intimacy and joy with God? In Everyday Hallelujah, singer-songwriter Phil Wickham invites us to see worship not as a Sunday-morning ritual but as a way of life, a way to receive and give God’s grace and to celebrate his faithfulness. With contagious passion, Phil takes readers on a journey through Scripture to explore how worship shapes the way we live, work, love, and reflect God’s presence to the world around us. Phil shows us how worship is the very reason we exist. When our hearts are turned toward God’s glory in the everyday moments of life, we begin to see that every place we stand is holy ground.
FRI1* The Absolute Basics of the Wesleyan Way by Phil Tallon & Justus Hunter
Fridays @ 6:30am @ BRC Boscobel
Leaders: Todd Fischer & Bill Bartlett
Do you know what God’s purpose is for you? How can the power of God change the way you live? What is the goal of the Christian life? What is sanctification? How are happiness and holiness related? How does getting closer to God help us get closer to each other? These are just a few of the discussion questions prompted and stirred in this 12-session study packed with dynamic illustrations and compelling analogies that explore the key elements of the Wesleyan movement. The lessons work through John Wesley’s life, his core theological message, and the legacy of his leadership on the Methodist church. Rich in both history and faith-building, this study walks readers through a fundamental understanding of the value of scripture, prayer, communion, spiritual relationships, and the power of salvation. As readers grow in their personal knowledge and understanding of God’s truths, this book gives them the perfect tools to carry their faith into the future. -Men-only group-