Life Groups

Life Groups bring “community” to Evangel by creating an opportunity for people to connect through bible study and outreach.  These “Life Groups” include Sunday morning fellowship classes, Home Groups, Bible Studies, and numerous interest based small groups. 

Christ in You
Ongoing study of the book of Revelation, God’s final witness to the world.
Leader: Bill & Helga Stephens
When: Sunday @ 9:00am
Where: Evangel Sanctuary Room 113
Coffee, refreshments & fellowship at 8:45
Childcare Provided

Koinonia
Currently studying the book of Isaiah, this fellowship class is marked with powerful and in-depth study of the Word.
Leaders: Seth & Becky Snellgrove
When: Sunday @ 9:00am
Where: Evangel Activities Center
Coffee, refreshments & fellowship at 8:45
Childcare Provided

The Master’s Class
In depth, verse-by-verse Bible study of Paul’s letters to the Corinthians.
Leader: Pastor Bill
When: Sunday @ 9:00am
Where: Evangel Sanctuary Room 110
Coffee, refreshments & fellowship at 8:45
Childcare Provided

Singles Sunday School (30+)
Studying the book “Change Your Heart, Change Your Life” by Gary Smalley
Leader: Fred Jones
Where: Evangel Sanctuary Room 112
When: Sunday @ 9:00am
Coffee, refreshments & fellowship at 8:45
Childcare Provided

Middlers Class
Taking a book-by-book look at the Bible, finding relevant truth for today.
Leader: Pastor Keith & Traci
When: Sunday @ 9:00am
Where: Kidzone
Coffee, refreshments & fellowship at 8:45
Childcare Provided

Extraordinary Marriage
Topical Bible study geared towards young married or about to be married couples and the issues they face.
Leader: Pastor Mike & Terri
When: Sunday @ 9:00am
Where: Evangel Choir Room
Coffee, refreshments & fellowship at 8:45
Childcare Provided

Young Singles (21-30)
Bible study and discussion of issues pertaining to young singles and young single parents.
Leader: Barry Bradley
When: Sunday @ 9:00am
Where: Oskies Media Room
Childcare Provided

Junior High and High School Class
Topical Bible study for High School students.
Leader: Chris White
When: Sunday 9:00am
Where: Oskies
Cafe open at 9:00am

Power Lab Sunday School
Various age-specific Bible based teachings
All Classes start @ 9:00am
Breakfast & snack can be purchased at Kidtricity cafe starting at 8:30am

1st & 2nd Grade Class
Leader: Pauletta Thomas
Where: Kidzone (Blue Room)

3rd & 4th Grade Class
Leader: Alesha May
Where: Kidzone (Orange Room)

5th & 6th Grade Class
Leader: Dianne Sullivan
Where: Kidzone (Green Room)

Evangel Chess Club

A fun filled time learning the basics of the time-honored game of chess.

Leader: Doug Strout (396-3491 or )
When: Sunday @ 5:00pm
Where: Kidtricity Cafe

Sturbridge Home Group
This dynamic multimedia study by Charles Colson. Bioethical topics and the Christian faith, & how a worldview applies to these topics. We will discuss cloning, in-vitro fertilization, stem-cell research, euthanasia, the future, & more! We will learn how bio-ethical topics are relevant to the church today and gain a better appreciation for God’s precious creation - Life!
Leader: Pastor Mike & Terri (277-4617)
When: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 7:00pm
Where: 8507 Plantation Ridge Rd

Men’s Bible Study
An in-depth study of the book of John. All men welcome.
Leader: Richard Lawrence (272-8958)
When: Tuesdays @ 6:00pm
Where: Evangel Room 110
Men only please

Young Couples & Young Children (20-30 years old)
Study & fellowship centering on modern parables.
Leaders: Ben & Jerusha DuPre
When: Tuesdays @ 7:00pm
Where: Various Locations (please call 274-0572)
Children Welcome

LeMaster Home Group
We love to eat…we love to fellowship…we love to pray…and we love to study God’s Word.  Please join us!
Leader: Bill & LaDonna ( )
When:1st & 3rd Tuesday @ 6:30pm
Where: Various Locations - please call 396-5043

Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study
“The book of Revelations”
Leader: Beth Knight ( )
When: Wednesday @ 9-11:30am
Where: Evangel Room 110

Wednesday Evening Service
Countdown!  A prophetic study of the Word.
Leader: Pastor Mike
When: Wednesday Nights @ 6:30pm
Where: Evangel Main Auditorium

Circle of Friendship
This is a monthly ministry of encouragement to our widows and widowers. We have a variety of activities and share a meal. There is also an outreach to the shut-ins and those in nursing homes.
Leader: Pastor Irene (272-4882)
When: Last Thursday of each month @ 11:00am
Where: Evangel Room 110

Johnson’s Home Group
This group is the definition of Growth come to life. You can always count on good food, good fellowship, powerful prayer and spirit led study of the Word.
Leader: Royce & Gladys Johnson (395-7474)
When: 4th Thursday @ 6:00pm
Where: 2904 Ashley Ave.
No Children Please

Prayer & Projects
This home group is all about food, fellowship, Bible study, service projects and prayer.
Leader: Tom & Jean Frazer (244-1683)
When: Various Thursdays @ 6:30pm
Where: Various Locations (please call)
No Children Please

Sunshine Kids
Takes our nursery (18 mos. to 36 mos) from simply babysitting to intentionally teaching Bible truths.
Leader: Traci Mitchell
Where: Nursery activity room

Rainbows
Preschool club that offers the children exciting Bible stories, crafts, & games.
Leader: Thomas & Keesha Jones
Where: Kidzone - preschool

Daisies (kindergarten girls)
Makes life applications from the Bible stories & principles they learn.
Leader: Debbie Finlayson
Where: Kidzone (Red Room)

Prims (1st & 2nd grade girls)
Girls learn biblical principles through life-application stories.
Leader: Rea Martin
Where: Kidzone (Teal Room)

Stars 1 (3rd & 4th grade girls)
Girls make their way up the stairway of the Stars achievement. Stars 1 does The World of Truth (basic Christian doctrine), The World Around You (Missions) & The World About You (activities).
Leader: Pauletta Thomas
Where: Kidzone (Blue Room)

Stars 2 (5th grade girls)
Girls who are completing the Stars program. Students must be in the 5th grade & have completed the 1st 2 years of Stars.
Leader: LaDonna LeMaster
Where: Kidzone (Green Room)

Friends Club (6th to 8th grade girls)
Friends is a Bible discussion based curriculum for girls in middle school that serves as a guide for the Titus 2 principle of godly women mentoring girls.
Leader: Tricia Strout
Where: Kidzone (Orange Room)

Ranger Kids (K5 to 2nd grade boys)
Includes a challenging & fun advancement system encouraging boys through indoor & outdoor activities and games.
Leader: Carl Martin
Where: Evangel Education Room (Ranger Room)

Discovery Rangers (3rd to 5th grade boys)
An Adventure program designed to help a boy grow mentally, physically, socially and spiritually. It features crafts, games and camping.
Leader: Pastor Bill
Where: Evangel Education Building

Adventure Rangers (6th to 8th grade boys)
A more advanced program designed to challenge the older boys.  Features archery, marksman, camp craft and survival.
Leader: Bobby Ryals
Where: Evangel Education Building

Smiley Home Group
All are welcome to join this family style Bible study of the book of Galatians. Once finished we will start a study of Islam.
Leader: Ken & Angela Smiley
When: 1st Friday of the month @ 7:00pm

Primetimers
This group meets to provide the opportunity for fellowship, the Word and Prayer. The monthly meetings vary, but we always have a meal and lots of fun together -  plus different events are planned throughout the year.
Leader: Pastor Irene
When: 2nd Saturday @ 12 noon
Where: Evangel Activities Center

Open Arms Outreach & Community Growth Group
Open Arms Growth Group is one which reaches out to the lost in the North Montgomery area to help meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs through Bible based teaching.
Leader: Charlotte Cleveland ( )
When: 2nd & 4th Saturdays
Where: Please call 312-1148

MAPS Global Construction Team

Travels once a year to a foreign country to build a church. The only qualification is a willing heart.

Leader: Jack Temple (221-1896)
When: 1st Sunday of the Month @ 5:00pm
Where: Kidtricity Cafe
Men & women 17 and up

Mommy & Me Play Group

A great way for parents & children to get to know each other. Bring a neighbor or friend and join us.

Leader: Marie Rippy (613-3913)
When: 3rd Thursday @ 10:00am
Where: Various locations (Please Call)

Fun Quilting

Get together for fun and fellowship making quilts for our veterans and children with cancer.

Leader: Jo Lassiter
When: Tuesday 10:00am - 12noon or 6:00-8:00pm
Where: 5734 Carriage Hills Ct.

Full Firemen

Making firemen know that we appreciate them by preparing them dinner once a month.

Leader: Becky & Rex Martin (260-0242)
When: Rotating Sundays - Please call
Where: Fire House

Prayer & Projects

This team’s focus is to pray and provide services such as household maintenance for those cannot do for themselves.

Leader: Tom & Jean Frazer (244-1683) ( )
When: Thursday 6:30 - 9:30pm
Where: Oskies and various homes

Prayers & Squares

Prayer Quilt Ministry. Makes and gives away prayer quilts to those in need.

Leader: Nikki Butler (260-1449 or 380-4915)
When: Please Call or email (
Where: Please Call or email

Christians Against Substance Abuse

New life behavior course

Leader: Gloria Thornton
When: Tuesday 7:00 - 8:00pm
Where: Please call (261-6516 or 782-6778)