Small Groups

SG: Cary Connection
The Cary Connection is a Family-Oriented Small Group of enthusiastic Christians meeting to care and share together! We’re people just like you, with a lot of questions, eager to learn more about the word of God, wanting to journey together to discover the true purpose of our lives on earth and make the most of it. We meet not only to study God’s word but also to support each other in our daily walk through discussion and prayer. The Cary Connection is a "family" where you can be open, be supported, and have a mid week revival of your faith. We invite you to come and join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Call for directions to our home, 10 mins from Streets of Southpoint Mall.
Day: Wednesdays (2nd and 4th)  7:00 pm
Contact: Conrad & Annelize Rensburg – 919 491 7862  [TOP]

SG: M & Ms - Merged, Messy & Misunderstood
Parents/couples of blended families doing life together and growing closer to God as individuals, spouses, and parents while blending their families. Call Jan for directions and meeting details. There’s a chair for you!
Day: Sundays (weekly)  1:30 pm
Contact: Jan & Tom Vipperman – 804-874-1457  [TOP]

SG: Parental Guidance Required
Parenting with Godly Principles. Our current study is "You and Your Child: A Biblical Study" by Charles Swindoll. Our hosts are Natalie and Tim Beiswenger, call for meeting details and directions. Co-op childcare at small fee.
Day: Fridays (2nd and 4th)  7:00 pm
Contact: Rosemary & Steve McLaughlin –  919-732-6233
Contact: Natalie & Tim Beiswenger – 919-241-4054  [TOP]

SG: SOS (Seeds of Sanford)
Come join us as we study: "The Names of God and His Character". Join at any point during the study - we would love to have you!
Day: Tuesdays (weekly)  7:00 pm
Contact: David and Rita Taylor – 919-776-7169  [TOP]

SG: Southpoint SG 1
Meeting Wednesdays 7:00 pm-9:00 pm, 3 weeks on-one week off. For young married couples (20s-30s) with small children. To grow closer to Jesus through study of His word and devotional material while building community through relationships with other families. Call John for details.
Day: Wednesdays (bi-weekly)  7:00 pm
Contact: John and Kylie White – 919-208-1544  [TOP]

SG: The Raleighites
The Raleighites get together on the first and third Saturday of the month to study the Word, pray, eat good food and fellowship. It is a great way to stay connected with newhope while living in Raleigh. Our goal is to learn more about God’s word, support one another in times of need, and laugh a lot while we enjoy a delicious meal together.
Day: Saturdays (1st and 3rd) (contact leader for time/date details)
Contact: Cheryl Schmidt –   [TOP]

SG: The Truth Project
Married couples interested in studying God’s Word and challenging one another to intentionally grow in our faith. Meeting to study a DVD series, titled The Truth Project, a Focus on the Family series from September 26th-December 17th 2008. Please call Brandy for meeting and location details.
Day: Fridays (weekly)  8:00 pm
Contact: Brandy and Steve Angus – 919-450-0991  [TOP]

SG: GQ (God Quest)
Our small group for men is currently studying the all time best seller, the "Bible" by God. All men are welcome to join us at Weaver’s Market in Carrboro for study and hang out afterwards for Monday Night Football. Please call for more information.
Day: Mondays (weekly)  7:00 pm
Contact: Kyle Grevengoed – 616-260-1173  [TOP]

SG: Men of Hope
Men of Hope is on a quest for how to achieve God’s vision for men in today’s culture. We meet every other Wednesday at 5:30pm, starting with a quick dinner, at the home of John & Trella Fitz-Henley. Call for directions and further details. There’s a chair for you!
Day: Wednesdays (bi-weekly)  5:30 pm
Contact: John Fitz-Henley – 919-451-0929  [TOP]

Abundant Life Membership Seminar
Membership – Choosing to Belong Pastor Benji leads this Membership Seminar. Anyone wanting to learn more about newhope church membership is invited to attend. See online Calendar for dates. (To RSVP for childcare space contact Pastor Amy Lynn Kelley at amy@newhopenc.org)
Day: varies (contact leader for time/date details)
Contact: Pastor Benji Kelley – 960-HOPE (4673)
Contact: Theresa Johnson, Executive Assistant to Sr. Pastor – 960-HOPE(4673)  [TOP]

SG: Boomers & Beyond
A small group for couples of the "Baby Boomer" generation. Our goal is to provide fellowship and community to this age group which can be ongoing as we face various life changes and experiences. We will meet on the 3rd Sundays at 12:30 for lunch at a restaurant and on the 1st Friday evening at 7:00 pm for dinner at the home of a group member. Joining is easy!! To join us on Friday call the group leader for meeting information by Thursday.
Day: Fridays (monthly)  7:00 pm
Contact: Dave & Marti Spears – 919-642-0430  [TOP]

SG: Faithbuilders
The Faithbuilders small group, aimed at married couples, began on Sept 11th, meets every Thursday @ 7pm in our Durham home. For directions and for more information contact Jeff and Susan Carter. There’s an open chair for you! at 919-493-8995. Thanks.
Day: Thursdays (weekly)  7:00 pm
Contact: Jeff and Susan Carter – 919-493-8995  [TOP]

SG: Financial Peace University
"Are you struggling to make ends meet? Wondering where your bailout is? Join us for the Financial Peace University Seminar on Monday, January 26, 2009 and begin a consecutive 13 week journey to a better handle on your finances. Contact David Staley at dstaley@alumni.unc.edu or Geoff Berger at geoffrey.l.berger@gmail.com for more information. Limited space is available."
Day: Mondays (weekly) (contact leader for time/date details)
Contact: Geoff Berger – 
Contact: David Staley –   [TOP]

SG: It Takes Two
Our mission is to prepare, support, and encourage young married couples by sharing with them the wisdom God has given us and by also sharing the missteps we’ve made along the way. We invite you to join us, and to call Mike for directions and more information, at 919-593-0994.
Day: Fridays (bi-weekly)  7:30 pm
Contact: Mike Helpingstine - Leader – 919-593-0994
Contact: Antonio & Louise Saladino- Hosts – 561- 714-2900  [TOP]

SG: Suppers of Six
Suppers of Six groups get together _*four times from October to June*_ to make new friends and eat good food. Please e-mail Ruth for details and to sign up. Note that sign up forms are also available in the sanctuary at the Resource Center. The only requirement is that the group gives God thanks for the meal and time that they are together.
Day: varies (contact leader for time/date details)
Contact: Ruth Harper – 919-932-4767  [TOP]

SG: Triads - Groups of Three
This SG idea is where three people (same gender) commit to do life together weekly. If you would like to join with two others, and want assistance to find others also interested in this type of SG, today, please call or email Theresa, Pastor Benji’s Assistant. There is always a place for you! Call or email today.
Day: varies (Select) (contact leader for time/date details)
Contact: Theresa Johnson – 919-960-4673  [TOP]

SG: YMCA (Young Married Couples Association) - 1
As the title suggests, this group is designed for young married couples, and is for those couples desiring to study God’s Word and other relevant Christian studies to build strong marriage relationships, and live a life that honors God. Sabrina is our host, call or email for meeting details and directions.
Day: Tuesdays (bi-weekly)  7:30 pm
Contact: Curtis Mulder - leader – 919-765-9415
Contact: Sabrina Australie –   [TOP]

SG: YMCA (Young Married Couples Association) - 2
This group meets in the Carrboro area on every other Sunday evening, and is designed for young married or engaged couples. Call lay pastors Chris or Ioana for meeting details or directions.
Day: Sundays (bi-weekly)  7:00 pm
Contact: Chris Sherman – 919-923-2337
Contact: Ioana Sherman –   [TOP]

SG: YMCA (Young Married Couples Association) - 3
A small group for young married couples in the Durham/Chapel Hill area. We meet in Durham every Monday evening at the Kent’s home. Contact our lay pastors Mark or Michelle for meeting details and directions, at 919-951-8251 or jmleslie@gmail.com.
Day: Mondays (weekly)  7:00 pm
Contact: Mark & Michelle Leslie – 919-951-8251
Contact: Caleb & Karmen Kent - hosts –   [TOP]

First Contact - Higher Grounds
First Contact is a large ministry consisting of many different Task-Oriented Small Groups like Greeters and Ushers, a Resource Center Team, Refreshment and Tent workers and Parking Lot Pathfinders. The Higher Grounds team is our refreshments team that serves weekly on Sunday mornings.
Day: Sundays (weekly)  8:30 am
Contact: Robin Craven – 252-433-9434
Contact: Vickie Gibbs –   [TOP]

First Contact - PathFinders
Small Group assisting members and guests in the parking lot as greeters and space locaters, before each Sunday worship celebration. We serve every fifth Sunday from 8:20-11:45AM.
Day: Sundays (weekly) (contact leader for time/date details)
Contact: Conrad Rensburg – 919 491 7862  [TOP]

First Contact - Resource Center
As part of First Contact, this task oriented group serves each Sunday in the rear of the sanctuary. The Resource Center provides members and guests with books, CDs, Bibles, and other resources.
Day: Sundays (weekly)  10:00 am
Contact: Janet Clayton – 
Contact: Kristin Staley  –   [TOP]

First Contact - Ushers and Greeters (1st Sunday)
Come join us as we usher and greet for worship once a month!
Day: Sundays (1st) (contact leader for time/date details)
Contact: Michael and Erin Sanford –   [TOP]

First Contact - Ushers and Greeters (2nd Sunday)
Come join us as we usher and greet for worship once a month!
Day: Sundays (2nd) (contact leader for time/date details)
Contact: Steve Gourley – 
Contact: Kimberly Gourley – kimberly-gourley@yahoo.com  [TOP]

First Contact - Ushers and Greeters (3rd Sunday)
Come join us as we usher for worship once a month!
Day: Sundays (3rd) (contact leader for time/date details)
Contact: Damon Frazee – 402-0525  [TOP]

First Contact - Ushers and Greeters (4th Sunday)
Come join us as we serve as ushers and greeters every fourth Sunday.
Day: Sundays (4th) (contact leader for time/date details)
Contact: Anita Badrock – 919-929-5348
Contact: Roger Badrock –   [TOP]

New Campus Furnishings - Legacy of Hope
This team is planning for the furnishings of our new Phase I building on our new land near the Streets of Southpoint. We meet periodically to discuss styles, color schemes, and furniture. Everyone is welcome.
Day: varies (contact leader for time/date details)
Contact: Julie Porter – 919-932-7294  [TOP]

New Campus Land and Building Team
This is one of our Task-Oriented Small Groups running with the Legacy of Hope charge to move our church to the new land near Southpoint Mall!
Day: varies (contact leader for time/date details)
Contact: Steve Gourley – (919) 572-8967  [TOP]

New Campus Technology Team
This team will be meeting, discussing and deciding what technology to use in the new building.
Day: varies (contact leader for time/date details)
Contact: Steve Garrett – (919) 870-6734  [TOP]

Prayer Team
This team will be in prayer together for the entire journey of the Legacy of Hope. Join us in prayer for the continued blessing of God over the church construction site. If you want to be a prayer warrior, please contact Annie Reed today! Welcome!
Day: varies (contact leader for time/date details)
Contact: Annie Reed – (919) 260-0127
Contact: Jennifer –   [TOP]

SG: ChristInYou
The ChristInYou fellowship is a loving place of prayer, learning, encouragement, and support for women in the 30+ seasons of life. In this group we commit to getting to know Jesus in a more personal way, as He is revealed in His Word, and in our lives. We meet on most Saturday afternoons in Durham. There is a chair for you, you’re always welcome here.
Day: Saturdays  2:00 pm
Contact: Theresa Johnson – 919-960-4673
Contact: Deborah Russell –   [TOP]

SG: Heart and Soul
All women are invited to come join with a group of great women as we engage our hearts and souls together in Christ! We meet in Cary every other Tuesday. Contact our lay pastor Jennifer for meeting directions, at 919-260-3951 or jennifer.rice@orange.k12.nc.us
Day: Tuesdays (bi-weekly)  7:00 pm
Contact: Jennifer Rice – 919-260-3951
Contact: Jenny Miles - host –   [TOP]

SG: Mom’s In Touch
Come join our warm and wonderful group of Moms as we learn what it means to be truly in touch with our children, with our husbands, with Christ and with each other. Through Christian fellowship, engaging Bible study, and small prayer groups, we work together to better understand God’s word and how it guides us in our roles in today’s challenging world. We meet in Durham, contact our lay pastor Brandy for meeting directions and details, at 919-450-0991.
Day: Wednesdays (weekly)  9:30 am
Contact: Brandy Angus - lay pastor – 919-450-0991
Contact: Leslie Brookman - host – 919-544-9416  [TOP]

SG: Temple Worship & Mastery
For all ladies who are at a place in life where the goal is to honor God by taking care of our bodies, and training our minds. Here we seek to discipline for our bodies - the temple of the Holy Spirit, and renew our minds through the Word of God. We begin meetings at the former Chapel Hill Wesleyan Church starting on Thursday, September 25th at 6:30pm. then every first and third Thursday. Kathleen Lezama is our certified fitness instructor and trainer. Call Vickie for meeting details and directions at 919-815-3995. There is a spot for you!
Day: Thursdays (1st and 3rd)  6:30 pm
Contact: Vickie McDaniel – 919-815-3995  [TOP]

SG: W.O.W. - Women of the Word
All women desiring to study the Word of God, and develop authentic relationships with a group of wonderful women who serve by being the hands and feet of Jesus in the community. Our host is Anita Neal in Durham. Call or email Nancy or Sandy for meeting details and directions. There is a chair for you!
Day: Tuesdays (weekly)  9:30 am
Contact: Nancy Howard - lay pastor – 919-484-7977
Contact: Sandy Albright - co-lay pastor – 919-544-3802  [TOP]

SG: wHISper
We are a group of women who are seeking how to better hear God’s voice, do His will and be the hands and feet of Jesus. We encourage you to join us in Chapel Hill on Tuesday mornings from 9:30am to 11:30am. You are always welcome! Contact lay pastor Annie for meeting details and directions at emailanniehere@gmail.com
Day: Tuesdays (weekly)  9:30 am
Contact: Annie Reed - lay pastor – 919-260-0127
Contact: Lisa Jeffs - Chapel Hill Host – 919-493-4740  [TOP]

SG: Willing
Willing is a Small Group for women, a place where we can find peace and contentment through a deeper relationship with God. We meet each week on Monday evenings at 7:00pm. If interested in being apart of this group, contact our apprentice, Nikki Wagner for directions and details at 919-832-4412.
Day: Mondays (weekly)  7:00 pm
Contact: Sarah Ralston – 919-260-4515
Contact: Nikki Wagner – 817-832-4412  [TOP]

Praise Team
Small Groups providing worship music and feature music during weekend services (NOTE: We meet for Thursday rehearsals). Please email for more information.
Day: varies (contact leader for time/date details)
Contact: Pastor Curtis Mulder – 919-765-9415  [TOP]

Programming Team
This group functions as a creative planning team and is responsible for putting together all of the ’creative’ components of our weekend worship celebrations.
Day: Wednesdays (weekly)  9:00 am
Contact: Pastor Curtis Mulder – 919-765-9415  [TOP]

Tech Team
Small Group providing sound, lights, CG, and recording for Sunday services (NOTE: also meets for Thursday rehearsals)
Day: varies (contact leader for time/date details)
Contact: Sabrina Australie – 919-405-2195
Contact: Rob Wagner – 919-933-8845  [TOP]

SG: Halfway There
In the famous words of Bon Jovi, we’re "half way there, livin’ on a prayer," as we grow in our faith by reading the best self-help book written--the Bible. This group of Young Adult Women is growing and would love to have you join us! We meet at Michelle Gibson’s house in Durham.
Day: Tuesdays (2nd and 4th)  7:00 pm
Contact: Jamie Tharp –   [TOP]

SG: Heels for Him
Heels for Him is a new college small group where girls can connect through prayer, Bible study, and encouragement. All college girls are welcomen to meet us at the UNC Student Union! Contact Amanda Blackwelder for details at 919-259-3224 or by email at, ajblackw@email.unc.edu. Thanks- look forward seeing you there!
Day: Tuesdays (weekly)  7:00 pm
Contact: Amanda Blackwelder – 919-259-3224  [TOP]

SG: Seeking Wisdom
We are a group of young adult women-a mixture of single and married, working or in graduate school. Our group is focused on being in the Word such that we choose a book of the Bible and study it from chapter to chapter each week. We balance Biblical discussion with times of building relationships and praying for one another. We are currently studying the Gospel of John.
Day: Mondays (weekly)  7:00 pm
Contact: Dayna Hayes – 
Contact: Katie Breen –   [TOP]

hopetown - Children’s Ministry
Small Groups for kids - a part of the HopeTown children’s ministry program.
Day: Sundays (weekly) (contact leader for time/date details)
Contact: Pastor Amy Lynn Kelley – 960-HOPE (4673)  [TOP]

10-12th Grade Boys SG
The key to the highlife high school ministry is in creating small group environments for our young people to be real, discuss their thoughts, and experience true discipleship. These groups, separated by age and gender are led by awesome young adult leaders and are both fun and engaging!
Day: Sundays (weekly)  4:30 pm
Contact: Jarred Ritter – 919-960-HOPE (4673)  [TOP]

10-12th Grade Girls SG
The key to the highlife high school ministry is in creating small group environments for our young people to be real, discuss their thoughts, and experience true discipleship. These groups, separated by age and gender are led by awesome young adult leaders and are both fun and challenging!
Day: Sundays (weekly)  4:30 pm
Contact: Jarred Ritter – 919-960-HOPE (4673)  [TOP]

6th Grade D-Group
The 6th grade D(iscipleship) group is the small group for our sixth grade students in the element middle school ministry. We meet most Sundays for fun, games, and discipleship!!!
Day: Sundays (weekly)  10:15 am
Contact: Jarred Ritter – 919-960-HOPE (4673)  [TOP]

7th Grade D-Group
The 7th grade D(iscipleship) group is the small group for our seventh grade students in the element middle school ministry. We meet most Sundays for fun, games, and discipleship!!!
Day: Sundays (weekly)  10:15 am
Contact: Jarred Ritter – 919-960-HOPE (4673)  [TOP]

8th Grade D-Group
The 8th grade D(iscipleship) group is the small group for our eigth grade students in the element middle school ministry. We meet most Sundays for fun, games, and discipleship!!!
Day: Sundays (weekly)  10:15 am
Contact: Jarred Ritter – 919-960-HOPE (4673)  [TOP]

9th Grade Boys SG
The key to the highlife high school ministry is in creating small group environments for our young people to be real, discuss their thoughts, and experience true discipleship. These groups, separated by age and gender are led by awesome young adult leaders and are both fun and challenging!
Day: Select (weekly)  4:30 pm
Contact: Jarred Ritter – 919-960-HOPE (4673)  [TOP]

9th Grade Girls SG
The key to the highlife high school ministry is in creating small group environments for our young people to be real, discuss their thoughts, and experience true discipleship. These groups, separated by age and gender are led by awesome young adult leaders and are both fun and challenging!
Day: Sundays (weekly)  4:30 pm
Contact: Jarred Ritter – 919-960- HOPE (4673)  [TOP]

highlife
High School Youth Ministry of newhope church
Day: Sundays (weekly)  4:30 pm
Contact: Jarred Ritter – 919-960- HOPE (4673)  [TOP]

Pastoral Team
This is the team that leads our church and ministries. They meet weekly and covet your prayers and support!
Day: Tuesdays (weekly)  1:30 pm
Contact: Pastor Benji Kelley – 960- (HOPE) 4673  [TOP]

the element
Middle School Youth Ministry of newhope church
Day: Sundays (weekly)  10:15 am
Contact: Jarred Ritter – 919-960- HOPE (4673)  [TOP]