

Fall GroupLife
Registration Open September 20 - October 7
Questions? Contact Pastor Dane Mathews for more information about upcoming groups.
All-Church Group
"Wild Spaces"
Sundays, October 18 – November 8
4:00 – 5:15 p.m. @ GatheringPoint
Most of us believe certain things about God… and then real life happens. We believe God loves us, but we don’t always feel it. We believe God is with us, but we don’t always see it. We believe we should be further along by now, but we still feel stuck. And in that space between what we believe and what we actually experience, something rushes in to fill the gap—usually shame, fear, or a whole list of expectations we were never meant to carry. Together we’ll explore how to quiet the unhelpful voices inside us, let go of God-sized pressure we put on ourselves, rethink what progress really looks like, and discover a life marked by peace and wholeness.
Facilitated by Pastor Paul Johnson
Facilitated by Pastor Paul Johnson

Men's Groups
"Lived Faith"
Mondays, October 19 – November 16
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. @ GatheringPoint
This group will continue to think about the theme of “By Faith” by reflecting on what it might look like to live out our faith by reading, studying, and reflecting on passages from 1 Corinthians, a letter written by the Apostle Paul to help one of his churches understand how to live out their faith together. A key part of this group will be introducing a few reading strategies to help you read letters in the Bible and listen for God’s voice as God speaks through them as Scripture.
Facilitated by Dick Thompson
Facilitated by Dick Thompson

“Stop Running” A Study of Jonah
Tuesdays, October 13 – November 3
6:30 – 7:45 p.m. @ GatheringPoint
Ever find yourself avoiding something you know God is asking you to do? Maybe it’s choosing comfort over obedience, holding onto bitterness, avoiding a difficult conversation, or simply drifting from God. Let’s explore what it means to stop running, trust God through difficult seasons, and allow Him to shape not only our actions, but our hearts.
Facilitated by Jeff Williamson and Pastor Dane Mathews
Facilitated by Jeff Williamson and Pastor Dane Mathews

Women's Groups
"A Journey through The Book of Philippians"
Tuesdays, October 13 – November 10
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. @ GatheringPoint
Together, through the study of Scripture, we will discover what it means to live with joy, purpose, and peace in every season; grow deeper in our faith, encourage one another, and learn to keep our focus on Christ no matter what life brings. Join us for an encouraging journey no matter your current life circumstances. Please bring a Bible; if you don’t have one, we can provide one.
Facilitated by Chris Rorem and Trish Cogan
Facilitated by Chris Rorem and Trish Cogan

"Believing Jesus"
Tuesdays, October 13 - November 17
6:30 – 7:45pm @ GatheringPoint
Journey through the book of Acts and explore how Jesus’ command to share the gospel transformed the lives of His followers and influenced the culture in the early Church. Discover how God uses ordinary people and extraordinary circumstances to bring His message of salvation to the world. This study will combine biblical wisdom, humor, and honest storytelling to make each chapter of Acts engaging and relatable, while pointing us back to Jesus. Participants can purchase the book HERE.
Facilitated by Paula Denault
Facilitated by Paula Denault

Married Group
"Friends, Partners, & Lovers; What It Takes to Make Your Marriage Work"
Wednesdays, October 14 – November 18
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. @ The McBurnie Residence
560 Thornberry Ct, Bourbonnais,IL
Great marriages don't just happen—they're made, intentionally, day by day. Yet most of us enter the covenant of marriage thinking that the role of spouse will be easy, natural, effortless. Rarely is this true. The number one cause of divorce isn't adultery or finances or disagreements. It's apathy—a lack of intentional emotional, physical, and mental investment in the relationship. Together, with the help of author Kevin Thompson and biblical principles, this study will discover three roles of a spouse: friend, partner, and lover, to keep marriage healthy and strong. This group will be limited to 5 couples. Participants will need to purchase a copy of the book, which can be found HERE. Facilitated by Matt and Marcha McBurnie

Celebrate Recovery
Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm @ GatheringPoint
Celebrate Recovery is a non-judgmental fellowship and celebration of God’s healing power in our lives. This experience allows us to be changed. By growing spiritually, we become free from all types of hurts, habits, & hang-ups. This freedom creates peace, serenity, joy and most importantly, a stronger personal relationship with God and others. Regardless of what your “presenting issue” may be; loneliness, fear, anxiety, loss, major life transitions, depression, co-dependency, relationship struggles, drug & alcohol abuse, sexual integrity, eating disorders, gambling addiction, compulsive & dysfunctional behaviors, deep disappointment, resentment, anger, abuse (emotional, mental, physical, relational, spiritual) you are welcome to join us.

What is GroupLife?
GroupLife at GatheringPoint Church is designed to foster spiritual growth and meaningful connections within the community. These short-term groups launch seasonally, approximately four times a year, offering participants a manageable commitment of about 6–9 weeks. Each group centers around specific faith-based topics and Bible studies, with options that range from foundational Christian beliefs, to spiritual growth for men and women, to practical life applications like finances, parenting, and marriage. By engaging in GroupLife, individuals experience one of our core beliefs that life is better connected, as you learn together, pray together, and care for one another.
Contact Pastor Dane Mathews for more information about getting involved.
Contact Pastor Dane Mathews for more information about getting involved.
