Adult Discipleship
Find The Group For You
Jesus’ mission started with him calling people to walk, learn, live, and serve together. We seek to follow in his way by doing life together in groups that share life, meals, service, and learning together. We believe we experience God’s grace and grow in God’s purpose best in intentional groups. See more about the established groups of Kearney First UMC below. Contact us and we will help you get in touch with the right group for you! Want to start a group? Fill out our "Host Sign Up Form" to let us know!
If you don’t see the group/time that serves you best, contact a pastor to explore its creation.
Why Small Groups?
All of us have an innate need to feel seen, heard, and known. Cultivating our personal relationship with God goes a long way towards feeling seen, heard, and known by God – but we need to have these needs met in community, too. Small groups at Kearney First UMC are communities of 5-15 people who meet regularly on the journey of becoming deeply committed Christians. Join a group to find the people who will see, hear, and know you in your intentional journey of faith. Together, the Holy Spirit works in us to grow in love of God and neighbor as disciples of Jesus.
Current Small
Group Offerings
Adult Sunday School Classes
- 8:15 AM -
Seekers Class
- 9:30 AM -
Seekers Class
Together Class
Sojourners Class
Friendship Class
Women's Groups
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Wednesday Night Bible Study
United Women of Faith Circles
Men's Groups
Hy-Vee Breakfast Group
All Adult Groups
Seekers Tuesday Class
Sunday Afternoon Bible Study
Serendipity Groups (Monthly Meetings)
More groups and meeting specifics coming soon! Contact the church office if you are curious about a specific group!
Let's Find Your Group!
Fowler Small Group
When: Sundays 1:30-2:30pm Starting Sept. 10
How Often: Generally every other week.
Where: At the Fowler's house.
Who: All ages, genders, and marital status welcome.
Childcare: Childcare is available in the sense that any kids who come hang with our kids, and infants can stay with their parents in the group discussion.
Discussions/Studies: Group-selected or based on Sunday Sermon Series.
About the hosts: Sarah and Matt are a middle-aged couple with school-aged children. We are hosting a small group because we find joy, meaning, and challenge in sharing our lives with others in this type of setting. Our discussions are based on group-selected studies or the Sunday sermon.
Spangler Small Group
When: Sunday afternoons 1:30-2:30pm
How Often: Generally the 1st & 3rd Sundays during the school year.
Where: At the Spanglers’ home.
Who: All ages, genders, and marital status welcome.
Childcare: This is a kid friendly group, where the kids are welcome to hang out and play while the adults have group time.
Discussions/Studies: Will typically be low/no prep with topics being selected by the group
About the hosts: Jeanine and Dusty are parents to three boys in all different stages and ages of life. Our goal and hope in hosting this group is to create a place for meaningful connections to be formed that grow into supportive, encouraging relationships. We are all going through life with busy and sometimes hectic schedules. We pray our time together as a group brings peace,fun and the opportunity for us to laugh, share, grow and learn together.
Christina Nelms and Bill Orr's Small Group
When: Wednesday nights from 7-8:30 (during Wednesday night kids activities)
How Often: Weekly
Where: The Seeker's Classroom or occasionally restaurants/outings
Who: All ages, genders and marital status welcome.
Childcare: Prek-5th grade Wednesday children’s groups.
Discussions/Studies: Assortment of short thought-provoking videos and discussions
About the hosts: Many of us missed fellowship from previous Sunday school classes or groups. We wanted something that would promote growing in our faith and learning, but in a homework free environment since we are all busy adults. Our goal is to promote connection within our group, fellowship and community in Christ.
Jaci Pohl's Small Group | LOVE - Learn, Outreach, Vitalize, Encourage
When: Wednesday nights from 7-8:30 (during Wednesday night kids activities)
How Often: Weekly
Where: Kearney First UMC (Classroom yet to be assigned)
Who: All ages, genders and marital status welcome.
Childcare: Prek-5th grade Wednesday children’s groups.
Discussions/Studies: Learning together, service/outreach opportunities such as supporting children’s ministries special events held on Wednesday nights, energizing and encouraging one another through fun and fellowship.
About the host: Jaci is a "late to the party" parent of 8-year-old twin girls (that means she and her husband are old…just ask the twins). The goal of small group LOVE is to create a faith focused lens to view the week and guide us in this crazy, busy life we all lead. No prep work, just come as you are, and we will learn and outreach together so we can feel vitalized and encouraged.
Jen Gibbs | Mom Set Free
When: Thursday nights at 7PM
How Often: Bi-monthly on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month excluding informational meeting (January 25) and final session (May 2).
Where: Upstairs Youth Room
Who: Moms to children of all ages.
Childcare: TBD
Discussions/Studies: We will be using the book Mom Set Free by Jeannie Cunnion. This book can be purchased on Amazon. Participants will need the book by February 6.
About the host: Jen Gibbs is a lady on fire for Christ! She is currently serving as the Director of United Campus Ministry on UNK's campus. She also helps with our youth ministries here at the church.