We believe in building TRANSPARENT RELATIONSHIPS and HOPE CO. CONNECT GROUPS are one of the ways we do so.  If you are interested in starting or joining a CONNECT GROUP use the link below. If you are interested in joining a group check the ever-changing list below for meeting dates and feel free to JUMP RIGHT IN. 

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Here are the CONNECT GROUPS that we offer:

College: 

• Demographic: College students of all ages. 

• Description: Studying

• Date: Mondays @ 6:30pm

• Contact: Ben Truxel – 4432558107 & Trent Mills – 5185884841

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Women: 

• Demographic: Women of all ages. 

• Description: Sermon Review 

• Date: Tuesdays @ 6pm

• Contact: Pamela Preston – 4345793503 & Chadhil Johnson – 7188015355 

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Young Pros: 

• Demographic: Young Professionals — 25 to 35yrs old 

• Description: Book of Acts

• Date: Thursdays @ 6pm 

• Contact: Sydney Jones – 410-844-1534 Josh Evans – 4346649411

 

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Men:  

• Demographic: All ages

• Description: Sermon Review 

• Date: Saturdays @ 8am

• Contact: Shawn Wirth —4346104981

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Daughters of Grace: 

• Demographic: 18-27 years old

• Description: Good and Beautiful Bible Study

• Date: Thursday Sept. 18th @ 6:30pm

• Contact: Kaadia Preston – 4342228221

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Young Couples (Hooked): 

• Demographic: dating, engaged, married (5yrs and under) — 

• Description: Dating, Engaged, and Newly Wed Mentorship

• Date: October 6th

• Contact: Mike & Heather Mills 3028417929

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Couples (Journey):

• Demographic: Couples married 5yrs or more

• Description: Hangout

• Date: Friday, Sept 19th @ 6pm

• Contact: Kelly & Brian Davenport – 4346659723

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Seniors (Captains):

• Demographic: 55+

• Description: Hangout

• Date: TBD

• Contact:  TBD

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World Help: 

• Demographic: anyone 18 and older or with a family member

• Description: packing resources to be shipped overseas

• Dates: TBD (Saturdays); App blast

• Contact: Alexis Doss – 4346093172 

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Runk & Pratt — Leesville Rd

• Demographic: anyone

• Description: sitting, singing hymns, and praying over residents

• Dates: TBD (Saturdays); App blast

• Contact: Pastor PJ - 4345792049

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Daily Bread – Downtown

• Demographic: anyone 18 and older or with a family member

• Description: prep and serve meals; cleaning

• Dates: TBD

• Contact: TBD

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes 

• Demographic: anyone 18 and older or with a family member

• Description: clean and organize office space

• Dates: TBD (Saturdays)

• Contact: Sam McCartney – 5409405089

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Restore Builders

• Demographic: Anyone with building skills or willing to help

• Description: Share the love of God by offering free home service

• Date: as needed

• Contact: Christopher Krueger: hopeco.restore@gmail.com

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Sewing Seeds: 

• Demographic: anyone with the skill or desire to sew

• Description: Sewing to be a blessing to others 

• Date: Monday, Sept. 15th @ 6pm — 107 Aaron Place, Apt A Lynchburg 24502

• Contact: Lynn Doss – 4342660024

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Men’s Fitness: 

• Demographic: Men ages 18 and up

• Description: Exercise

• Date: Monday & Thursday @ 5:30am @ Live. Move. Be.

• Contact: Brian Davenport – 4346652965

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Women’s Fitness: Tara Birely – 4344443894

• Demographic: Women ages 18 and up

• Description: Exercise

• Date: Mondays @ 6pm 

• Contact: Tara Birely — 4344443894

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Sunday School: 

• Demographic: 18 years and older

• Description: Sunday School lesson

• Date: Sunday mornings @ 10:00am @ The Hope Co.  

• Contact:  Kevin Richards – 5716415306

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Ministry Training: 

• Demographic: For those who are called to church leadership

• Description: ministry/leadership training

• Date: TBD

• Contact: Pastor Nathan Merritt – 4343632604

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Transformation Book Study: 

• Demographic: 18 years and older with an interest in book studies

• Description: Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund

• Date: Sept. 11th: 6:30 - 8:30pm

• Contact: David & Terri MacKenzie – 7725593825 and 7724731621

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Healing Hearts: 

• Demographic: those who have experienced infertility and loss

• Description: Hangout

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 11th @ 10:0oam 

• Contact: Casey Trost – 4349872485

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Chosen & Cherished: 

• Demographic: Foster, Adopted, Kinship Caregivers

• Description: fellowship

• Date: 2nd & 4th Saturdays @ 10am @ The Hope Co. 

• Contact: Nikki Ferguson – 4343162436  & Shameka Davenport – 4342386745

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Peter, James, & John Discipleship: 

• Demographic: Young Men 18 to 35 with the desire to be discipled

• Description: discipleship/mentoring

• Date: TBD

• Contact: Bryan Stone – 4346657202

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*All CONNECT GROUPS meet at The Hope Company unless otherwise noted.