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Life Groups
"For where two or three come together in my name, there I am with them."
(Matthew 18:20).
Living as a Christian is not a solo experience.
Joining a life group at our church is a significant way to develop relationships within our church body and to keep growing as a follower of Christ.
Life groups offer the safety and trust you need to share the ups and downs of life, grow in applying God's word to daily situations, and receive specific prayer support.
Each group is unique in it's own way for how often it meets, the number of attenders, and the topics of study.
For additional information, please contact Kristen Ruopsa at kristen@buffalofree.org or by calling the church office.
What to Expect
- Connect and build friendships with other attenders from BEFC.
- Grow in your relationship with God.
- Encourage others to apply God's perspective to their daily life.
- Prayer with and for others, and see God's answers to those prayers.
- Care for others and be cared for when needed.
- Serve together two times at different times of the year.
- Spend time together outside of study on occasion. Ex: BBQs, bonfires, concerts, service projects, etc.
Groups
Begin again in Oct 2025
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
7 AM - 8:15 AM
Mondays
Lead by
Study Members
Location: Buffalo
Studying: We Saved You a Seat by Lisa-Jo Baker
This group is formatted more as a Bible Study. There is at-home work and when we gather, we typically watch a video, work through questions, and then take time to share prayer requests.
*A ride is provided to study and to school afterwards, if needed.
*Kristen Ruopsa joins this group weekly to guide and help in teaching the girls to lead together.
PRAYER GROUP
6:30 PM
Tuesdays
At the Church
Room 4-5
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
This group takes time to pray over those who are hurting, our church leaders, our ministries, new opportunities, the community, our families, and so much more!
There is no requirement to pray out loud as we'd love everyone to join and that may not be at everyone's comfort level. However, if you feel led to, you are welcome to!
CO-ED GROUP
6:30 PM
Every other Tuesday
Lead by
Scott Deckert
Location: Buffalo
This group works through Right Now Media studies. They will watch a video and use study prompt questions to learn deeper about the topic or book from the Bible.
*No childcare available
CO-ED GROUP
6:30 PM
Every other Tuesday
Lead by
Brad Harrington
Location: Buffalo
This group works through Right Now Media studies. They will watch a video and use study prompt questions to learn deeper about the topic or book from the Bible.
*No childcare provided but older kids can play downstairs during the study.
MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS
7 AM - 8:15 AM
Wednesdays
Lead by
Evie Lubben
Location: Buffalo
Studying: We Saved You a Seat by Lisa-Jo Baker
This group is formatted more as a Bible Study. There is at-home work and when we gather we watch a video, work through questions together, and then take time to share prayer requests.
*A ride is provided to study and to school afterwards, if needed.
*Kristen Ruopsa joins this group weekly to support and help Evie in teaching.
YOUTH GUYS
7 AM - 8:15 AM
Wednesdays
Lead by
Bracston Siemens
Location: Coborn's Caribou
Studying: Men of the Bible
This group will work through different stories and men of the Bible with reading, discussion, and questions. At the end there will be time to then share prayer requests.
*A ride is provided to study and to school afterwards, if needed.
WOMENS GROUP
9 AM - 11 AM
Thursdays
Lead by
Lori Trogstad
Location: Buffalo
Studying: Esther
by Beth Moore
This group is formatted more as a Bible Study.
There is a Bible study workbook to work through outside of Thursday mornings.
CO-ED GROUP
6:30 PM
Thursdays
Lead by
Eric and Jodie DeGroot
Location: Buffalo
Studying: TBD
This group works through Right Now Media studies. They will watch a video and use study prompt questions to learn deeper about the topic or book from the Bible.
*No childcare available
CO-ED GROUP
6 PM - 8 PM
Every other Thursday
Lead by
Kyle and Kristen Ruopsa
Location: Buffalo
Studying: TBD
This group chooses studies found on Right Now Media. They typically begin with a time of conversation about our personal lives, watch a study video and use the study prompted questions to explore deeper into the study and it's meaning.
*No childcare available