Small Groups
Small groups at Maranatha Bible Church are the primary way of making the church small. There are several groups that meet at various times throughout the week and locations throughout the greater Grand Rapids area.
For the 2009-2010 small group season we will be studying Daniel. As always the small groups will be dedicated to:
- Fellowship: deep friendship that results as we are devoted to one another in brotherly love.
- Discipleship: Helping one another in becoming more like Christ. This includes Bible study, praying for one another, and providing support and accountability.
- Ownership: Taking personal responsibility for the discipleship and care of the others in your fellowship group.
- Outreach: Supporting and encouraging one another in our outreach to those who have not yet put faith in Jesus Christ and to Christians who do not have the support they need to be growing believers.
Below is the current list of small groups available. Contact the church office for more information or to make an arrangement to visit or attend one of these groups. The latest small group study materials are available on the Small Groups Resources page.
Small Groups 2009-2010
Leaders, Days, Times, Place
- Dale Kleinheksel – Sunday – 6:00pm – MBC.
- Jim Kuiphof Sr. – First Tuesday of each month – 7:00pm – McClure’s home in Alto, MI.
- Jim Kuiphof Jr. – Tuesday – 7:00pm – MBC – This is a college and career small group.
- Noel Nixon – Tuesday – 7:00pm – Carpenter’s home – First Tuesday of each month off.
- Phil Schaafsma – Sunday – 6:00pm – Schaafsma’s home.
- Doug West – Monday – 6:30pm – Different members homes. Second Monday of each month off. Currently full.
- Mike Swinger – Sunday – 6:00pm – Different members homes. Currently full.
- Nathan Thiry / Chad Sikora – Thursday – 6:30pm – Sikora’s home. This group will be for young married or soon to be married couples.
- Jeff Tolsma – Sunday – 6:00pm – Dave Schaafsma’s home. Currently full.