And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing,
but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. - Hebrews 10:24-25
At MCN, we believe that much of the best kinds of ministry happen within community. In a Connect Group, someone not only dives deeper into their knowledge and relationship with God, but also develops the kinds of relationships that are present in life's highs and lows. When you regularly study the Word of God, serve your community, and have fun in a Connect Group, you grow in your Christian Faith.
Check out our full list of Sunday, Wednesday, and Midweek groups below!
Kids' and Youth Groups are available during all Wednesday and Sunday times!
Sunday Connect Groups
Kids and Youth groups are available on Sundays!
Young Adult Connect Group: Fearless Conversations (9:15am)
Led by: Sarah Becker
Location: Bluestem Bistro, 1219 Moro St, Manhattan.
No matter where you are in your faith journey, chances are you have questions. “Fearless Conversations” by Group Publishing, will help us navigate through some of the grappling questions that Christians and non-Christians alike have about God, faith, the Bible, and life. This is a place to share, ask, openly discuss, and dive deep into the Bible to discover truth.
Location: Bluestem Bistro, 1219 Moro St, Manhattan.
No matter where you are in your faith journey, chances are you have questions. “Fearless Conversations” by Group Publishing, will help us navigate through some of the grappling questions that Christians and non-Christians alike have about God, faith, the Bible, and life. This is a place to share, ask, openly discuss, and dive deep into the Bible to discover truth.
Parenting Class (9:30am)
Led by: Pastor Linda Johnson
Location: MCN, Room 101
Discussion on various issues that young families face. Typically this is a book study. Topics include discipline, relationships, parenting issues, spiritual matters. This semester, they plan to do the study “The Hurried Family” by Tim Kimmel.
Location: MCN, Room 101
Discussion on various issues that young families face. Typically this is a book study. Topics include discipline, relationships, parenting issues, spiritual matters. This semester, they plan to do the study “The Hurried Family” by Tim Kimmel.
Christ in the Old Testament (9:30am)
Led by: Pastor David & Heather DeVee
Location: MCN, Room 108
This group is discussing “Christ in the Old Testament” — how Jesus is represented in the Old Testament, and how the Old Testament is fulfilled in Jesus.
Location: MCN, Room 108
This group is discussing “Christ in the Old Testament” — how Jesus is represented in the Old Testament, and how the Old Testament is fulfilled in Jesus.
Prime Timers (And Anytimers!) (9:30am)
Led by: Pastor Marc Frink
Location: MCN, Room 104
The members of this group are primarily Senior Adults but all ages are welcome. During the fall quarter the lessons will focus on the lives of Joshua, Ruth, and Samuel in the Old Testament.
Location: MCN, Room 104
The members of this group are primarily Senior Adults but all ages are welcome. During the fall quarter the lessons will focus on the lives of Joshua, Ruth, and Samuel in the Old Testament.
Tough Questions, Real Faith (11:00am)
Led by: Brad & Joyce Kramer
Location: MCN, Room 108
This group is currently doing the study “The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask” by Mark Mittelberg. This group will explore the tough questions that skeptics and nonbelievers often raise about the Christian faith. They will look beyond the questions themselves to understand the deeper concerns and assumptions behind them. Together, they’ll learn to respond with truth, wisdom, and love—engaging others respectfully and intentionally, with the hope of opening hearts and pointing people toward faith in Christ.
Location: MCN, Room 108
This group is currently doing the study “The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask” by Mark Mittelberg. This group will explore the tough questions that skeptics and nonbelievers often raise about the Christian faith. They will look beyond the questions themselves to understand the deeper concerns and assumptions behind them. Together, they’ll learn to respond with truth, wisdom, and love—engaging others respectfully and intentionally, with the hope of opening hearts and pointing people toward faith in Christ.
Abide (11:00am)
Led by: Pastor Mark Thompson
Location: MCN, Room 101
This is a multigenerational group with desire to grow closer in our walk with Christ through studying His Word in a methodical and practical way. We laugh a lot and even cry a little as we travel together on life’s journeys. If you’re looking for a relational group that encourages you to lean in and abide in Him, this is a good place to land. Currently, we are studying the book of Acts and the importance of the third person of the trinity: the Holy Spirit.
Location: MCN, Room 101
This is a multigenerational group with desire to grow closer in our walk with Christ through studying His Word in a methodical and practical way. We laugh a lot and even cry a little as we travel together on life’s journeys. If you’re looking for a relational group that encourages you to lean in and abide in Him, this is a good place to land. Currently, we are studying the book of Acts and the importance of the third person of the trinity: the Holy Spirit.
Wednesday Connect Groups
Kids and Youth groups available on Wednesdays!
Everyday Evangelism (6:30pm)
Led by: Valerie Kibiloski
Location: MCN, Room 105
This group will be using materials from “Worship, Wonder, and Way” by Grant Zweigle and Wesleyan Foundations for Evangelism by Al Truesdale.
Learn the biblical and historical basics of evangelism and discover how ordinary Christians can confidently share the Gospel in their everyday lives. This class will equip you with practical, simple ways to start spiritual conversations, share your testimony, and point others to Christ.
Location: MCN, Room 105
This group will be using materials from “Worship, Wonder, and Way” by Grant Zweigle and Wesleyan Foundations for Evangelism by Al Truesdale.
Learn the biblical and historical basics of evangelism and discover how ordinary Christians can confidently share the Gospel in their everyday lives. This class will equip you with practical, simple ways to start spiritual conversations, share your testimony, and point others to Christ.
Discussing Sunday's Sermon (6:30pm)
Location: MCN, Room 105
Led by: John & Lorie Hatcliff
At the beginning of each week, discussion questions over Sunday's sermon will be sent out to the group. On Wednesday evenings we will discuss these questions and apply them to our daily lives.
Led by: John & Lorie Hatcliff
At the beginning of each week, discussion questions over Sunday's sermon will be sent out to the group. On Wednesday evenings we will discuss these questions and apply them to our daily lives.
She Leads (6:30pm)
Led by: Sarah Becker
Location: MCN, Room 103
From the very beginning up until the present time, God has been calling and equipping women alongside men to partner together to lead the people of God for the sake of the gospel. This study is for both men and women.
Location: MCN, Room 103
From the very beginning up until the present time, God has been calling and equipping women alongside men to partner together to lead the people of God for the sake of the gospel. This study is for both men and women.
Women's Connect Group: Not Alone (6:30pm)
Led by: Gabrielle Carroll
Location: MCN, Room 101
For women. We were created for community. And because our Father is generous, he's given us one of the most essential, fun and life-changing relationships for community: friendship. We will be using "Not Alone: A Study on Friendships" by Jeanie Allen as a curriculum for the Fall Semester
Location: MCN, Room 101
For women. We were created for community. And because our Father is generous, he's given us one of the most essential, fun and life-changing relationships for community: friendship. We will be using "Not Alone: A Study on Friendships" by Jeanie Allen as a curriculum for the Fall Semester
Kingdom Kids' Bible Study (6:30pm)
Led by: Pastor Linda Johnson
Location: MCN, Room 108
This will be an entry level Bible Study for the staff and families attending Kingdom Kids. They will be doing the study “Following God—Joseph: Beyond the Coat of Many Colors”.
Location: MCN, Room 108
This will be an entry level Bible Study for the staff and families attending Kingdom Kids. They will be doing the study “Following God—Joseph: Beyond the Coat of Many Colors”.
Midweek Connect Groups
Childcare may be available in Midweek Groups.
Parents of Prodigals (Sunday, 6:00pm)
Led by: Pastor Mark Thompson
Location: The home of Pastor Mark & Donna, 3109 Harahey Ridge, Manhattan.
Our group has one thing in common: our kids or grandchildren who have wandered from the faith. During our meeting together, this highly relational group spends time in Bible study and prayer as we encourage each other to hold onto the promises given in the Word. Fall semester starts September 13th when we will study Anne Graham Lotz’s video series on the “Daniel Prayer”.
Location: The home of Pastor Mark & Donna, 3109 Harahey Ridge, Manhattan.
Our group has one thing in common: our kids or grandchildren who have wandered from the faith. During our meeting together, this highly relational group spends time in Bible study and prayer as we encourage each other to hold onto the promises given in the Word. Fall semester starts September 13th when we will study Anne Graham Lotz’s video series on the “Daniel Prayer”.
Men's Connect Group: Warrior MBS (Mind, Body, Soul) (Monday)
Led by: Pastor Mark Thompson
Location: The home of Pastor Mark & Donna, 3109 Harahey Ridge, Manhattan.
Warrior MBS (Mind, Body, Spirit) is designed for men to restore and maintain the temple (physical bodies) by encouraging each other through Bible study, workouts and meal plans. The eight week program has established work out and meal plans but if you have your own that you would like to be held accountable, this group is for you. Program cost is $100. Fall semester will begin Monday, September 14th and meets every other week
Location: The home of Pastor Mark & Donna, 3109 Harahey Ridge, Manhattan.
Warrior MBS (Mind, Body, Spirit) is designed for men to restore and maintain the temple (physical bodies) by encouraging each other through Bible study, workouts and meal plans. The eight week program has established work out and meal plans but if you have your own that you would like to be held accountable, this group is for you. Program cost is $100. Fall semester will begin Monday, September 14th and meets every other week
Men's Connect Group: Acts (Tuesday, 6:30pm)
Led by: Jason Kibiloski
Location: MCN, Room 105
This group meets at the church and they are doing a study on the book of Acts with an emphasis on discipleship.
Location: MCN, Room 105
This group meets at the church and they are doing a study on the book of Acts with an emphasis on discipleship.
Men's Connect Group: Ironmen (Thursdays, 7:30am)
This is a group of regular guys that meets at the church. The purpose of this group is for fellowship and sharpening one another (Proverbs 27:17)
Women's Connect Group: Missing Pieces (Thursday, 1:30pm)
Led by: Joyce Kramer
Room: MCN, Room 105
This group will be doing the study “Missing Pieces: Real Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense” by Jennifer Rothschild. Does God care? Is He fair?
Although you might know all the right answers, they don’t always feel right. Explore these and other questions in this realistic look at the messy, mysterious uncertainties of faith. This study is a 7 session study which means they will complete it in 14 weeks. They will watch a video one week and discuss the homework the following week.
Room: MCN, Room 105
This group will be doing the study “Missing Pieces: Real Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense” by Jennifer Rothschild. Does God care? Is He fair?
Although you might know all the right answers, they don’t always feel right. Explore these and other questions in this realistic look at the messy, mysterious uncertainties of faith. This study is a 7 session study which means they will complete it in 14 weeks. They will watch a video one week and discuss the homework the following week.
Home Group: Hutchinsons (Thursday, 6:30pm)
Led by: Dustin & Chelsea Hutchinson
Come, share life together. Kids are welcome to play while the adults meet. They will be doing a study on the Epistles of Paul. They will read Scripture and have discussion, using various commentaries and tools.
Reach out to us if you would like more information on this group!
Come, share life together. Kids are welcome to play while the adults meet. They will be doing a study on the Epistles of Paul. They will read Scripture and have discussion, using various commentaries and tools.
Reach out to us if you would like more information on this group!
Home Group: Markeys (Thuesday, 7:00pm)
Led by: Lyle & Kay Markey
This group is doing the Bible study: “In the Dust of the Rabbi” by Ray Van Der Laan. Faith from a Distance—Do you ever feel like you are a follower of Jesus, but from a distance? “Follow a Rabbi, drink in his words, and be covered with the dust of his feet.”, says the ancient Jewish proverb. In Jesus’ day, disciples followed their Rabbi so closely that they would be covered with the dust kicked up by the Rabbi’s feet. Come, discover how you can get dusty and be closer to your Rabbi, Jesus, by doing what He does.
Reach out to us if you would like more information on this group!
This group is doing the Bible study: “In the Dust of the Rabbi” by Ray Van Der Laan. Faith from a Distance—Do you ever feel like you are a follower of Jesus, but from a distance? “Follow a Rabbi, drink in his words, and be covered with the dust of his feet.”, says the ancient Jewish proverb. In Jesus’ day, disciples followed their Rabbi so closely that they would be covered with the dust kicked up by the Rabbi’s feet. Come, discover how you can get dusty and be closer to your Rabbi, Jesus, by doing what He does.
Reach out to us if you would like more information on this group!