Leader(s): Steve Rager   Michelle Rager  
Day: Sunday   Time of day: Morning   Frequency: Weekly   Start Date: 10/04/2026  
Location: Piedmont Academy   City: Monticello   Topic: Couples Study  
Childcare Availability: Yes, for free   Gender Mix: Co-ed / Mixed  
Description: Your marriage is growing every day as you build on the promises that you've made to each other and learn to deal with setbacks and challenges. Some days it's less than you hoped for, and other days it's more than you ever dreamed. No matter how good, difficult, long, or short your time has been, you can use God’s design for marriage to grow closer to your spouse. Join your spouse and a small group of friends for the Building Your Marriage to Last 7-week Christian marriage Bible study to discover what it looks like to build a strong foundation for an enduring marriage.

Leader(s): Anna Lee McCart  
Day: Wednesday   Time of day: Morning   Frequency: Every other week   Start Date: 09/09/2026  
Location: McCart Home   City: Oxford   Topic: Mom's Study  
Childcare Availability: No, but children are welcome to attend   Gender Mix: Girls / Women  
Description: Have you struggled to make friends? Or keep them?
Whatever your experience has been, we were all designed for community. We all want to feel connected.Thankfully, God does not leave us on our own to figure out the ins and outs of friendship!

Craving Community is a 4-week digital Bible study that will:
-Help you to fix your gaze on Jesus who gives us friendship with God.
-Show you the attributes of a godly friend.
-Equip you to navigate difficulties in friendship.
-Encourage you to pursue godly friendship even when it’s hard.

Leader(s): Katie Salisbury  
Day: Monday   Time of day: Varies   Frequency: Varies   Start Date: 09/07/2026  
Location:   City:   Topic: Online Study group  
Childcare Availability: No   Gender Mix: Co-ed / Mixed  
Description: Join this group as we read Scripture to discover who God is, who we are, how to live life and how to share Him with others. Through the Group Me App, we will discuss what we have read, what it has to say to us and how we can put it in to practice.

Leader(s): Okie McCart   Anna Lee McCart  
Day: Saturday   Time of day: Varies   Frequency: Varies   Start Date: 09/12/2026  
Location: Varies   City:   Topic: Families with Young Children fellowship  
Childcare Availability: No, but children are welcome to attend   Gender Mix: Co-ed / Mixed  
Description: Do you feel led to join a group, but life feels too busy, you're too scared to go alone, or maybe lugging around your kiddos seems daunting? This group is for you, my friend! This group will meet twice a month with the goal of growing in community with God and His people. This group is open to families with littles and husbands, and wives. We will meet to encourage one another (as the Bible says to do) and dig into God's Word together. We want to help you find your people within this season and know that God never designed us to do life alone.

Leader(s): Chuck Hoye   Terri Hoye  
Day: Monday   Time of day: Evening   Frequency: Weekly   Start Date: 09/08/2026  
Location: Hoye Home   City: Mansfield   Topic: Financial Peace  
Childcare Availability: Yes, for free   Gender Mix: Co-ed / Mixed  
Description: Meets Mondays at 6:30 pm. Materials cost: $50 kit per family unit (to pay you can text 'Financial Peace' to 770-450-0500.)
It’s easy to feel like you’re the only one in your situation. But no matter where you are on your financial journey—sitting at rock bottom or just trying to do better—we’ve seen this class work for millions of people. You’ll go through the class with a group of people at LNC. Once a week for nine weeks, you’ll watch a video lesson (each one is about an hour long) and then meet as a group for discussions and activities that drive each lesson home. (Aka, the most transformative part of FPU!). Each class will last about 1.5-2 hours.  Some homework will be involved.

Leader(s): Brett Banks  
Day: Monday   Time of day: Evening   Frequency: Weekly   Start Date: 09/21/2026  
Location: Jackson Dental Association   City: Jackson   Topic: Men's Study  
Childcare Availability: No   Gender Mix: Boys / Men  
Description: Real spiritual growth happens through intentional challenge and shared brotherhood, not just information. Join our upcoming 6-week small group study, Forming Men: Foundations (by Jefferson Bethke and Jon Tyson). Together, we will build daily spiritual disciplines, confront cultural shadows, and ground our identities in Jesus. If you are ready to step into intentional growth alongside other men, join us for this journey.
Meets Mondays at 6:30 pm at Jackson Dental Association

Leader(s): Jarred Cheek  
Day: Wednesday   Time of day: Evening   Frequency: Weekly   Start Date: 09/23/2026  
Location: Smith Home   City: Covington   Topic: Men's Study  
Childcare Availability: No   Gender Mix: Boys / Men  
Description: Real spiritual growth happens through intentional challenge and shared brotherhood, not just information. Join our upcoming 6-week small group study, Forming Men: Foundations (by Jefferson Bethke and Jon Tyson). Together, we will build daily spiritual disciplines, confront cultural shadows, and ground our identities in Jesus. If you are ready to step into intentional growth alongside other men, join us for this journey.
Meeting Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in a home 2 minutes from the church.

Leader(s): Gary Thompson  
Day: Monday   Time of day: Evening   Frequency: Weekly   Start Date: 09/13/2026  
Location: Thompson home   City: Covington   Topic: Men's Study  
Childcare Availability: No   Gender Mix: Boys / Men  
Description: Real spiritual growth happens through intentional challenge and shared brotherhood, not just information. Join our upcoming 6-week small group study, Forming Men: Foundations (by Jefferson Bethke and Jon Tyson). Together, we will build daily spiritual disciplines, confront cultural shadows, and ground our identities in Jesus. If you are ready to step into intentional growth alongside other men, join us for this journey. Meets Mondays at 6:30 pm

Leader(s): Adam Elwer   Nick Hackett  
Day: Varies or N/A   Time of day: Varies   Frequency: Varies   Start Date: 02/07/2026  
Location: Varies   City:   Topic: Golf  
Childcare Availability: No   Gender Mix: Co-ed / Mixed  
Description: JOIN OUR CHURCH GOLF GROUP!
Looking for a fun way to enjoy fellowship, fresh air, and friendly competition? Join our Church Golf Group and connect with fellow members while improving your game!
Details:
Who: All skill levels welcome – beginners to seasoned golfers!
When/Where- TBD
What You Can Expect:
* A great time with friends and family
* Light competition in a relaxed atmosphere
* Fellowship and an end of season gathering
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy golf and grow in fellowship. We can’t wait to hit the course with you!

Leader(s): Jenny Giles  
Day: Varies or N/A   Time of day: Varies   Frequency: Varies   Start Date: 08/01/2024  
Location: Varies   City:   Topic: Homeschool community  
Childcare Availability: No, but children are welcome to attend   Gender Mix: Co-ed / Mixed  
Description: A homeschool community within the church that provides prayer, gatherings, shared resources, and fellowship even during some of the most difficult days. All ages welcome!
Featuring: Final Friday Field Trips to places in Georgia!

Leader(s): Sharon Bellino   Deborah English  
Day: Saturday   Time of day: Afternoon   Frequency: Monthly   Start Date: 10/25/2025  
Location: Life Now Church   City: Covington   Topic: Connection and getting to know each other  
Childcare Availability: No   Gender Mix: Co-ed / Mixed  
Description: If you're 55+ looking for community and a little laughter along the way, we'd love for you to join us for our monthly connection events!

Leader(s): Leslie Thompson  
Day: Monday   Time of day: Evening   Frequency: Weekly   Start Date: 09/13/2026  
Location: Graves Home   City: Covington   Topic: Women's Study  
Childcare Availability: No   Gender Mix: Girls / Women  
Description: Follow Kristi McLelland through Israel as we study snapshots from the Gospel of Luke to see where the stories of the Bible took place. Over 7 sessions in this Bible study workbook, challenge the way you read the accounts of Jesus through teaching videos that take you to locations in Israel like Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee, Gethsemane, Jerusalem, and the road to Emmaus. Along the way, you'll see how Jesus, the Messiah, brought His kingdom to earth for everybody.

Leader(s): Nicole Sticher  
Day: Wednesday   Time of day: Evening   Frequency: Weekly   Start Date: 09/09/2026  
Location: Wilbanks Home   City: Oxford   Topic: Activity Group  
Childcare Availability: No   Gender Mix: Co-ed / Mixed  
Description: Join this fun bunch! For both men and women. We will share a short devotional then play Mahjong and fellowship.

Leader(s): Holly Rohletter  
Day: Monday   Time of day: Evening   Frequency: Weekly   Start Date: 09/13/2026  
Location: KNE Massage   City: Covington   Topic: Women's Study  
Childcare Availability: No   Gender Mix: Girls / Women  
Description: Who is Jesus? Why did He come to earth? How can I know Him?
We live in a world where there’s a lot of confusion about Jesus. Too often people want to shape Him and His message to fit their personal needs or agendas. So how can we know the truth?
Join author Angie Smith in this 8-session search for truth as she unfolds the story of our matchless Savior—His mission, miracles, and message.

Leader(s): Jason Smith   Sammy Ozburn  
Day: Thursday   Time of day: Morning   Frequency: Weekly   Start Date: 09/04/2025  
Location: Covington Bread & Butter   City: Covington   Topic: Galatians 5:4-12  
Childcare Availability: No   Gender Mix: Boys / Men  
Description: Thursdays at 6:00 am at Covington Bread & Butter. This men's Bible study is eager to meet you as we spend time in God's Word and in prayer.

Leader(s): Torrie Roberts   Charmion Roberts  
Day: Sunday   Time of day: Morning   Frequency: Weekly   Start Date: 09/13/2026  
Location: Piedmont Academy   City: Monticello   Topic: Grief Group  
Childcare Availability: Yes, for free   Gender Mix: Co-ed / Mixed  
Description: Grief Support Group - learn skills to cope and process grief with leaders and a group who understands.

Leader(s): Brian Ivey  
Day: Tuesday   Time of day: Evening   Frequency: Weekly   Start Date: 09/08/2026  
Location: Ivey Home   City: Covington   Topic: Men's Study  
Childcare Availability: No   Gender Mix: Boys / Men  
Description: Struggle well. Fight for progress. Know the one who has fought for you.
You don’t have to live in this world long before discovering that the pursuit of intimacy with God occurs within the context of adversity. It is a fight. Yet it is a fight in which our King has won the decisive victory! You have been set free…into a raging battle!
But there’s good news: your struggles do not mean you’re doomed, rather they’re actually a sure sign that you are alive. Now you must learn to struggle well, for Jesus did not free you from the fight, he freed you for the fight.

Leader(s): John Pearrell  
Day: Sunday   Time of day: Morning   Frequency: Weekly   Start Date: 10/04/2026  
Location: Piedmont Academy   City: Monticello   Topic: Bible Study  
Childcare Availability: Yes, for free   Gender Mix: Co-ed / Mixed  
Description: Ever wondered why we can trust the Bible or how to know what it really means? In this Growth Group, we'll explore why the Bible is trustworthy and authoritative, while learning practical ways to study and understand God's Word for ourselves. You'll gain tools to help you read it with greater confidence and discover how God's Word speaks into your everyday life.

Leader(s): Gretchen Cain   Nancy Stokes  
Day: Wednesday   Time of day: Morning   Frequency: Weekly   Start Date: 09/09/2026  
Location: Stokes Home   City: Mansfield   Topic: Women's Study  
Childcare Availability: No   Gender Mix: Girls / Women  
Description: In a world that feels increasingly chaotic and uncertain, many of us feel uprooted. We face betrayal, loss, and suffering that leave us wondering if we can ever truly thrive again. But difficult circumstances don't have to define your growth. You were not created to just get by; you were planted to produce fruit.

In The Faith to Flourish Bible study (video access included), bestselling author and Bible teacher Christine Caine draws from her own Greek heritage and the rich biblical metaphor of the olive tree to reveal how you can stay rooted in Christ through the storms of life

Leader(s): Leigh Tuttle   Stephanie Akiyama  
Day: Wednesday   Time of day: Evening   Frequency: Weekly   Start Date: 09/30/2026  
Location: Pallay Home   City: Covington   Topic: Women's Study  
Childcare Availability: No   Gender Mix: Girls / Women  
Description: If there was a core lie sabotaging your life, wouldn't you want to know what it is? And wouldn't you want to find the way to be free?
Most of us have been living inside a lie for so long that it feels like the truth. It has quietly shaped our identity, our relationships, and even how we see God. Until we see it, we'll keep circling the same frustrations, the same shame, the same thoughts of I'll never change. But freedom is possible.
Join us as we study through "The Lie You Don't Know You Believe" by Jennie Allen