This group consists of recent high school graduates that are now, college students, recently employed, recently un-employed, or just hanging out trying to figure out what their next step in life is going to be. If you want to connect with a group that has fun at the beach, or at Starbucks, we are the group for you. We are a diverse group of 20 year olds in many different stages of life.

Kenny and Haley Krey lead this group that meets in room A105 each week. You can contact the Kreys at khkrey@bellsouth.net to answer any questions you may have about this group.

FaithBridge Church has a new singles group that meets every Sunday on the second floor of the Children's building in room 218. This group was developed to meet the needs of singles ranging in age from 25 to 40. The group is facilitated by Pastor Paul White and his wife Rachel.

This connection group consists of married couples, in their 20’s and 30’s.These couples are parents of preschoolers, younger children or in some cases no children at all. Many are new to Jacksonville while some are long time area residents.

Steven and his wife Vicki have three preschoolers, both work outside the home, are long time residents of Jacksonville, and have a long history in the Duval County School system.

This class meets on the first floor of the Children's Building in room 103.

To contact Steven with any questions you have about this Connection Group, email him at schusm@jea.com.

Doug Finke leads this connection group consisting of married couples, age 20-35.

Some of the couples are parents of preschoolers, and some couples do not have any children. Doug's wife June is his partner in ministering to this active group of young adults.

This class currently meets on the second floor of the Children's Building in room 217 and averages fourteen each week.

To contact Doug with any questions you have about this Connection Group, email him at dhfinke@comcast.net

We are a Co-Ed class of married adults in their 20’s and 30’s that is not your run of the mill Sunday school group; it’s anything but traditional.

We delve into real social issues that impact our daily lives while searching for scriptural solutions. We may not be able to fix the world but our challenge is to be equipped to combat these spiritual and moral issues in our daily lives beginning in our homes.

If you’re looking to be a part of a group of disciples that will genuinely love you like Jesus, come on by and check us out. You will be fed both spiritually and physically as the coffee is always hot and breakfast is the perfect perk. This class currently meets in P105 and averages twelve each week. You can contact Chris & Trudie at baumdiggity@msn.com.

We are a class comprised mostly of families. Our children range in ages from newborns to high-schoolers. Most of us are in our 30’s with a few having gone “over the hill” to the 40’s. Chuck is very close to crossing that threshold himself! We love to laugh and have fun!

Our class verse is Acts 2:42, “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread and to prayer.” We try to follow the early church’s example in these areas. Chuck teaches from the Bible every Sunday and we discuss how we can best apply it to our lives. We have parties where we always have a great time with each other. Of course, we incorporate food into all of our gatherings. And we share our burdens and needs so we can pray for one another.

We respond to the needs made known to us through the individuals in our group. This may include sick family or friends that need some meals or extra help. Or it may be donations for needy families. Ultimately we are willing to do and go as He sends us (Isaiah 6:8).

This class currently meets on the second floor of our Children’s building in room 201 and averages twenty adults each week. You can connect with Chuck to answer any questions you have about this Connection Group by e-mail at wewards@bellsouth.net.

We represent a diverse group of professions and interests with a common love for Christ and a desire to share that love with others. We are an active group with most of our parties being outside outings. Our class outings consist of: pool parties, beach outings, and time spent on the river in the summer, football games & cookouts in the fall and finish the year with a great time of thanksgiving at our annual Christmas Dinner. We change our fellowships around with some being family focused and others adult only.

We are a group that not only believes in service, in the church and throughout the community but get involved in ministry. People in our class serve in many support areas of the church as well as actively work in their community association groups, children’s sports programs, and civic groups. 

Our class is comprised of a wide spectrum of Christ-followers, Christ-seekers, and those who wish to learn more about Christ and God's word. In our study of God's word, we attempt to focus on present-day application and helping each other to grow in our relationship with Christ. We just happen to also be a close-knit group of military personnel that share a common understanding of the unique challenges that face military families. While we rarely dwell on military topics, our common backgrounds in service and sacrifice in the defense of our nation allow us to more effective serve each other during challenging times.

With frequent deployers and families experiencing separation, we come together to provide the support that only other military families understand. Our group includes both men and women of all ages representing multiple ethnicities and military branch affiliations. If you have questions regarding our church’s Military Ministry, contact us at info@wearefaithbridge.com . For questions specific to this Connection Group you can contact Tom at tomgiron@comcast.net. This class currently meets in room P103 and averages twelve each week.

Instead of complaining about what trials we currently face, we choose to appreciate what we have and remain thankful to God for his faithfulness. We do not dwell on military topics, but we do study God’s word and apply it to our lives as members of the armed forces. We make it a point to include love, laughter, food, and the occasional Starbucks coffee into each of our gatherings.

Important note: Please leave your rank at the door when entering this class. There is only person that can pull rank in our class and that is Jesus Christ, the King of Kings. If you have questions about this Connection Group you can contact Adam at yettermanandwife@yahoo.com. This class currently meets in room 106.

We are a group of women in our 40s, 50s, and 60s. Most of us have had children, some even have grandchildren. We are single, divorced, married and widowed. Some of us are stay at home housewives and some are career women.

Monthly we go out to eat at a local restaurant after church. We have a Bunco night on a Saturday night once a month. We have dinner and then play Bunco, with our class members, other groups of ladies in our church and friends and family members. It is a great way for us to connect with each other and expand our group.

We sponsor a missionary in Guatemala, and minister to each other when there is illness, death or other circumstances where a meal would benefit their family. We also do crafts for the children oncology patients at Nemours Clinic.

You can contact Judy by e-mail at jwjax@bellsouth.net to answer any questions you may have about this Connection Group. This class currently meets in room P104 and averages eight each week.

We are ladies 30 and over who are single, divorced or widowed. Some of us have children, grandchildren or some of us have no children at all. In our class you will find an in depth, back to the basics, study of God's word, love, support and prayers. During our studies we discuss how to apply God's word to living single in today's world.

We serve in many areas of our church such as PIER, AWANAS, greeters, and Wednesday night supper preparation. We are support Operation Christmas Child and serve as called on when ministry needs are discovered in our community.

We meet socially at least once a month and for special occasions. Our get-togethers are God based and include, but are not limited to games, movies and dinners.

This class currently meets in room A106. You can contact Betty by e-mail at elizac@bellsouth.net to answer any questions you may have about this Connection Group.

 40’S CONNECTION GROUP

Our newest 40’s connection group meets at 9:50 a.m. in Room 216 in the Children’s Building. This group is co-led by David Penrod and Tom Price. If you are not currently plugged into a small group, we invite you to take the next step & get connected! For more information, e-mail Tom Price. 

 

 

We are a co-ed class, mostly married but some not. We love God's word and studying it. We take His word seriously but also think God has the ultimate sense of humor so we have a lot of fun as we interactively study the Bible.

Currently we meet in the preschool hall, room 104 (third door on the left) and average fifteen each week.

This very active ladies class is lead by Pat Shelton. Ladies in this class are single, divorced, married and widowed with children and grand-children. They have an strong prayer partners group who take time to share family needs with one another. We are active in a prayer chain daily for each other and our families. We call each other through the week to check on how the Lord has blessed us. We pray and give love support to several missionary groups including our missionary, Cindy Cope in Guatemala.

We share in weekly bible study on Thursday mornings at our church and our members actively participate in:

First Coast Post Polio Support Group and minister to their emotional needs.

Chaplin at Memorial Hospital

Crochet & Knit baby caps for the neonatal care unit Memorial Hospital

Pamper Chef Ministries, sharing time and the Lord with other women

Atrium Health Care Center, visitation and Bible study with

Samaritan’s Purse International Relief

Pier Group helpers

This class currently meets in room P106 and average four each week.

This is a group of 50 - 69 year old men who are either single, whose wives work in other areas at church, or who prefer not to attend a co-ed class. Most of our men are still working while some are now retired. Our class parties tend to be cookouts. We don't engage in physical activities when we party.

While we do not have a group community ministry project, we are active serving individually at our church and in various community ministries.

This class currently meets in room A107 and averages nine each week.

We are an "off-campus" Connection Group, of late 50's to mid 70's, meeting at 7:00 every Thursday evening at the Bess home in the Arlington area. Our group is diverse in that it consists of couples, widows, singles, retirees, and soon-to-be retirees. We are a Lord-loving, fun-loving, people-loving, group that have fellowship every week after our Bible Study time. Several times a year we gather for a great fish fry provided by the fishermen in our group.

Most of our members are actively involved in different missions/activities within the church and others serve outside the church by providing occasional luncheons for the teachers at a nearby school, driving people to a doctor's appointment or sitting with a family member in a hospital waiting room. Where there is a need in our church or community, we try to help. We average ten in our weekly meetings You can contact Mike Thrower, class teacher, at m.thrower@att.net to answer any questions you may have about this group.

We are adult ladies 60 years of age and older. Some of us are retired and some still working. (We do have one man in our class.)

We enjoy getting together for lunch after church, and also participate in covered dish dinners and fish fries during the year. We are a class committed to Samaritian’s Purse, getting together to wrap and stuff shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.

We support all the mission endeavors of the church and provide financial support to a missionary, Cyndi Cope. Frequently we help people that are having a hard time, either financially or by providing hands on support.

This class currently meets in room A108 and average eight ladies each week. You can contact Beverly to answer any questions you may have about this class by e-mail at bevgarvin@watsonrealtycorp.com.

We are a co-ed class consisting of retirees, widows and men whose wives work in other areas of church ministry.

Our class get-togethers tend to be after church lunches or cook outs with other connections groups our age. We have a lot of fun and our goal is "To finish the course set before us by developing sincere hearts, in full assurance of faith, holding fast the confession of our hope without wavering and encouraging one another with love and good deeds." Hebrews 10:22-23. and also "Even when I am old and gray do not forsake me, O'God, till I declare your power to the next generation." Psalm 71:18

You can contact Sid to answer any questions you may have about this class by e-mail at s.c.cothron@comcast.net. This class currently meets in room P107, and averages seven each week.

We are a co-ed class of great people with a medium age of 60 years of age. We do have some youngsters in their 50’s and some sages as old as 75. Some of us are still gainfully employed while others of us are retired. Because we are a co-ed class we have a male teacher, Gene and a female teacher Jo.

We love to have fellowships. We have a social chairman that keeps us busy meeting at certain restaurants or at someone’s home for fun and games. We also have a group of men that play golf every week, usually Tuesday, and would love for you to tee-it up with us.

We financially support all the mission endeavors of the church and many other ministries. We provide financial support to a local street ministry, a mission in Honduras, in Trinidad, and Guatemala mission trips. We also help people that are having a hard time, either financially or by providing hands on support as needed.

This class currently meets in room A110 and average eighteen each week. For more information you can contact Jo Goethe at mjo39@aol.com.