Impact Groups are small-group Bible studies that meet throughout the week. Typically lasting between 8 and 12 weeks, groups gather throughout the community and provide a fantastic opportunity for you to dig deeper into your walk with God and connect with your church-family.
Summer Impact Groups start the week of June 8th.
Pick a group and sign up below!
Out of an abundance of caution, as we slowly move towards reopening in-person ministries, our Summer 2020 session of impact groups will be meeting online via Zoom.
Leaders: Donald and Kelli Furrow
Zoom Meeting Link: HERE
When: Sundays @7:00PM
Join us for a 12-week study on the book of James! True faith produces fruit. A faith without action and without life change is ultimately a dead faith. The book of James speaks to the realities of a living faith in Jesus—the kind of roll-up-your-sleeves and get-your-hands-dirty discipleship that is borne out of an authentic relationship with the risen Lord. James writes to believers who know suffering, who've faced trials, and who ultimately desire a deep relationship with God. This study will challenge you to move beyond a private, intellectual knowledge of God and His Word, to a vibrant faith that impacts every square inch of life.
Check out this study on RightNow Media HERE
Group members Zoom meeting link HERE
Leaders: Shane and Lisa Owen
Zoom Meeting Link HERE
When: Mondays @6:30PM
Join us on Zoom for a 6-week study on Psalm 23. Though only six verses long, this psalm teaches us profound truths about our loving and protective God, our Great Shepherd who promises to provide for every need of His flock. By studying Psalm 23, we’ll encounter a life-transforming question: Do you trust the Lord to care for your needs?
Check out this study on RightNow Media HERE
Leaders: Kevin and Carolyn Adelsen
Weekly Zoom Group meeting link HERE
When: Mondays @7:00PM
Join us for a 7-week study through the classic C.S. Lewis book, The Screwtape Letters. The Screwtape Letters is a brilliant and satirical look at spiritual warfare and the dynamics of temptation. In this collection of letters between a senior demon (Screwtape) and his young inexperienced nephew Wormwood, Screwtape critiques, instructs, and advises his young apprentice regarding the best ways to deceive humans (who are referred to as patients), keeping them from encountering God, love, life, and obedience in service within God's kingdom. We'll read through the letters together, and meet on Zoom each week to discuss and examine each letter through a Christian lens of morality, temptation, and good and evil.
Read more about C.S. Lewis and this timeless Christian classic HERE.
**Your group leaders have a small number of extra books on hand available for purchase at a discounted price. Please contact Carolyn at cadelsen@gmail.com if you'd like one.**
Weekly Zoom group meeting link HERE
Leaders: Dan and Linda Kessinger
Group Zoom Meeting HERE
When: Tuesdays @7PM
Trace the steps of Jesus and the twelve disciples through Israel with author Francis Chan. The Gospel of Mark chronicles Jesus’s journey from Galilee to Jerusalem. Along the way, the Messiah gathers a ragged band of disciples. As crowds grow and dwindle on the road to Jerusalem, only a few stick by the Suffering Savior on the road of discipleship. The Gospel of Mark urges us to ask the question: Are you willing to take this journey to embrace discipleship?
Check out this study on RightNow Media HERE
Link to Group Zoom Weekly Meeting
Leader: Russell Dick
Group Meeting Zoom link HERE
When: Wednesdays @7:00PM
Join us for a 7-week study on Zoom through the book of First Peter! This world looks nothing like the promised perfect kingdom of God. And yet we as God's people must live in it every day. In The Book of 1 Peter, we'll walk through this short letter and unpack the importance of our witness in this world. The world's not as it should be. Until the day that God rights all wrongs, we have a job to do. Let's be about the business of the kingdom!
Check out this study on RightNow Media HERE
Weekly Group Zoom meeting link HERE
Leaders: John and Megan Garcia
Group Meeting Zoom link HERE
When: Thursdays @7PM
Join us for an 8-week study on Zoom through the amazing book of Jonah! At the end of the day, God is less concerned with what we do for Him than who we are in Him. Few figures illustrate that truth better than Jonah. Focused on the prophet rather than his prophecy, the story of Jonah gives us a picture of a man on the run due to his own selfish desires. Instead of showing mercy to his enemies, he determined to keep God's grace to himself rather than share it with those he considered undeserving. Can you relate?
Check out this study on RightNow Media HERE
Weekly Group Zoom Meeting link HERE
Leaders: Darnell and Chrisandra Brown
Weekly Group Meeting Zoom link HERE
When: Fridays @6:30PM
Join us on Zoom as we dig into the book of Ephesians! God knew before the world began that His people would face hardship, so He gave us His Word. The Book of Ephesians is a survival manual—it equips believers to thrive in a world that hates the message of Jesus Christ. Paul the Apostle writes to encourage believers to live well—we've been lifted from the graveyard of sin and called to shout the gospel into the darkened world.
If the people of your city, of your school, of your family are going to hear the gospel, it's going to be from your mouth. Encounter Ephesians, and get swept up into the story of Jesus.
Check out this study on RightNow Media HERE
Weekly Group Zoom Meeting link HERE
Leader: Nate Williams
Time: 6:00am
Location: Grace Community Church
Childcare: No
In a world where everyone is attempting to define manhood, look to God who designed men. God's definition of real manhood is found in the ultimate man - Jesus Christ. Gather with other men and study the nine attributes that will empower you to become the man God wants you to be.
Purchase your book here
Leaders: Nacho and Sara Pecina
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Universal City
Childcare: No
Are you new to your Christian faith, or have you recently renewed your faith? If you're ready to take the next step in laying a good foundation to your faith journey, join us for Discover Faith. This class will provide you with the tools you'll need to head in the right direction on your spiritual journey.
You do not need to purchase any materials for this study. Handouts will be provided by your group leader. Just bring your bible and a pen!
Leaders: Nelson and Mary Cavin
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Grace Community Church
Childcare: No
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.
Workbooks are $15 and will be available to purchase from your group leader.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP9OLFswuSo
Leader: Dora Esparza
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Grace Community Church
Childcare: No
There is forgiveness, healing, and hope after abortion! Forgiven and Set Free is a study for women who have undergone an abortion--and need help to heal emotionally and spiritually. This group will be led in the privacy of a home by a young lady who has personally journeyed the road of abortion to healing in Christ. We will delve into scriptures to help deal with issues such as relief, denial, anger, forgiveness, depression, letting go, and acceptance. For every woman yearning for the peace of God's forgiveness, this study can be the first step to healing and wholeness.
There are 2 books to purchase for this study. "Forgiven and Set Free" by Linda Cochrane can be purchased HERE.
Purchase the daily devotional HERE.
Please contact Dora Esparza at (512) 501-0278 or dran59@gmail.com if you wish to join this study privately.
Leader: Jim Abbott
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Schertz
Childcare: No
It's crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss. God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Because the answer to religious complacency isn't working harder at a list of do's and don'ts—it's falling in love with God.
Purchase the Crazy Love book HERE.
Purchase your workbook HERE.
Leaders: Mike and Nicole Bowe-Rahming
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Converse
Childcare: No
In the name of the Father, the Son, and … the Holy Spirit. We pray in the name of all three, but how often do we live with an awareness of only the first two? As Jesus ascended into heaven, He promised to send the Holy Spirit—the Helper—so that we could be true and living witnesses for Christ. Unfortunately, today’s church has admired the gift but neglected to open it. This study by Francis Chan rips away paper and bows to get at the true source of the church’s power—the Holy Spirit.
Purchase the Forgotten God book HERE.
Purchase your workbook HERE.
Leaders: Ryan and Candace Stephens
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Schertz
Childcare: No
How would it feel to enter into prayer with confidence and assurance—certain that God heard you and that your prayers would make a difference? In a world filled with danger, adventure, and wonder, we have at our disposal prayers that can transform the events and issues that matter most to us and to God. Moving Mountains shows you how to experience the power of daily prayer, learn the major types of prayers—including those of intervention, consecration, warfare, and healing—and to discover the intimacy of the cry of the heart prayer, listening prayer, and praying Scripture.
Purchase Moving Mountains HERE.
Leaders: Kevin and Carolyn Adelsen
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Schertz
Childcare: No
The Gospel of Mark chronicles Jesus’s journey from Galilee to Jerusalem. Along the way, the Messiah gathers a ragged band of disciples. As crowds grow and dwindle on the road to Jerusalem, only a few stick by the Suffering Savior on the road of discipleship. In this study on the Gospel of Mark, author Francis Chan invites us to walk with him along the ancient ways of the Master. Tracing the steps of Jesus and the Twelve through Israel, Francis explores the major themes of the Gospel of Mark, and asks: Are we willing to take this journey to embrace discipleship?
Purchase your study guide HERE.
**This group is full**
Leaders: Elaine Russo
Time: 9:00am
Location: Grace Community Church
Childcare: Yes
We all know it's important to study God's Word. But sometimes it's hard to know where to start. What's more, a lack of time, emotionally driven approaches, and past frustrations can erode our resolve to keep growing in our knowledge of Scripture. How can we, as Christian women, keep our focus and sustain our passion when reading the Bible? This book will equip you to engage God’s word in a way that trains your mind and transforms your heart.
Purchase your study guide HERE.
**This group is full**
Leaders: Elaine Russo
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Grace Community Church
Childcare: Yes
We all know it's important to study God's Word. But sometimes it's hard to know where to start. What's more, a lack of time, emotionally driven approaches, and past frustrations can erode our resolve to keep growing in our knowledge of Scripture. How can we, as Christian women, keep our focus and sustain our passion when reading the Bible? This book will equip you to engage God’s word in a way that trains your mind and transforms your heart.
Purchase your study guide HERE.
Leaders: Kevin and Laura Jackson
Time: 6:30pm
Location: NE San Antonio
Childcare: No
The James Series is composed of narrative accounts by Bible personalities of different subjects discussed in James, such as Barnabas speaking of wisdom or King Solomon discussing foolishness. Together, the videos and study guides provide an in-depth view of the main subjects in the book of James.
Download the study guide HERE.
Leader: Jordan Sharp
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Grace Community Church
Childcare: No
"Above All" is a powerful study geared just for teens examines what it means for believers to place the gospel above all other priorities in our lives and in our churches. This study is part of our first-ever Student/Parent Impact Group. We will meet on the same night but in separate groups. The uniqueness of this study lends itself to at-home discussions between parents and your teen as you both learn the Gospel, above all.
This study will help you:
• Overcome the temptation of worldly distractions and keep your focus on the gospel above all
• Develop a greater awareness and engagement with gospel culture, gospel multiplication, gospel renewal, and gospel unity
• Gain a fresh perspective on the greatness of the gospel above all other preferences and priorities.
No extra materials needed to purchase! Books will be provided by our Student Ministry. Just bring your bible and a pen!
Leader: Pastor Russell
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Grace Community Church
Childcare: Yes
"Above All" examines what it means for believers to place the gospel above all other priorities in our lives and in our churches. This study is part of our first-ever Student/Parent Impact Group. We will meet on the same night but in separate groups. The uniqueness of this study lends itself to at-home discussions between parents and your teen as you both learn the Gospel, above all.
This study will help you:
• Overcome the temptation of worldly distractions and keep your focus on the gospel above all
• Develop a greater awareness and engagement with gospel culture, gospel multiplication, gospel renewal, and gospel unity
• Gain a fresh perspective on the greatness of the gospel above all other preferences and priorities.
Purchase the book HERE.
Leader: Angie and Dan Hager
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Garden Ridge
Childcare: No
This interactive Bible study invites young adults to join God in His work and learn to experience God. This study will help you know what God is saying to you and to give you practical help as you seek God's will for important decisions in your life, specifically those that face you as a young adult.
Purchase the book HERE.
Leaders: Joe and Veronica Sullivan, Wesley Surber, Julie Burrier
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Grace Community Church
Childcare: Yes
Most people will tell you that separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they’ve ever faced. It’s a confusing time when you feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues you’ve never faced before. This group will help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone.
Workbooks are $15 and will be available for purchase from your group leaders.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPXBmvKcKqw
**This group is full**
Leader: Don and Marcia Bohn
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Grace Community Church
Childcare: Yes
God can turn any marriage into a masterpiece! Every marriage is unique, expressed by the colorful personalities of each spouse and textured by the circumstances at play in their lives. Blending these to make marriage work is a divinely inspired art form — challenging to master but definitely worth the effort. The Art of Marriage weaves together expert teaching, engaging stories, man-on-the-street interviews, humorous vignettes and much more to portray the hope and beauty of God's design for marriage.
Purchase the book HERE.
**This group is full**
Leader: Mark and Casey Pombert
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Universal City
Childcare: No
This study introduces you to Jesus in ways you may have never seen Him before. Jesus is anticipated from the very beginning of the Bible and is mentioned many times up until He finally arrives on the scene in Bethlehem—yet never in the Old Testament is He called Jesus. Rather, He has many names that reflect all the different aspects of His character. Join us on a journey as we get to know Jesus as Immanuel, King, Lamb of God, Great High Priest, Son of God and more.
**This group is full**
Leaders: Dean and Deb Jeavons
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Schertz
Childcare: No
The world's not as it should be. This world looks nothing like the promised perfect kingdom of God. And yet we as God's people must live in it every day. In The Book of 1 Peter, we will walk through this short letter and unpack the importance of our witness in this world. Until the day that God rights all wrongs, we have a job to do. Let's be about the business of the kingdom.
No extra materials required; just bring your Bible and a pen! Handouts will be provided by your group leader.
**This group is full**
Leaders: John and Megan Garcia
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Grace Community Church
Childcare: Yes
It's time to take back your freedom! FPU is a life-changing 9-week course that includes practical lessons to help you eliminate debt, build wealth, give like never before, and much more! Each lesson, taught by Dave Ramsey and his team of financial experts, is based on biblical wisdom and common sense. You will learn time-tested principles for budgeting, dumping debt, and planning for the future in 7 “Baby Steps.”
Purchase materials HERE
**This group is full**
Leaders: Nacho Pecina, Dan and Linda Kessinger
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Seguin
Childcare: No
Has it ever dawned on you that nothing has ever dawned on God? He knew before the world began that His people would face hardship, so He gave us His Word. The Book of Ephesians is a survival manual—it equips believers to thrive in a world that hates the message of Jesus Christ. Paul the Apostle writes to encourage believers to live well—we've been lifted from the graveyard of sin and called to shout the gospel into the darkened world. This study digs into the text of Ephesians verse-by-verse and challenges believers to live out the gospel.
No extra study material needed...just bring your bible! Handouts will be provided by your group leader.
**This group is full**
Leaders: Nacho Pecina and Ryan Sierra
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Universal City
Childcare: No
In this study, we will delve into the book of Titus. You will be challenged to display the gospel in your lives through doing good. We do good works not to earn God’s favor but as a result of God’s favor. When the gospel has truly taken root in our lives, it produces the fruit of godliness. As we pass these things on to future generations, the Church stands in bright contrast to the darkness of the world.
Just bring your bible! Handouts will be provided by your group leader.
Our Aim
We are a church that is not willing to go along with the status quo. We are not content when people live a life separate from God – when people are confused about their identity in Christ. Everything we do is crafted to invite people into a deeper walk with God and to connect them with those who are on the same path. The primary way this happens is through Impact Groups.
The Team
Leadership and spiritual development is very important to us, here at Grace. Pastors and staff facilitate groups, but mostly groups are lead by various church partners. Being a group facilitator is an excellent way to grow personally and also be a part of someone else’s development. If you would like to explore what it might look like for you to facilitate a group, please reach out to Nate Williams.
