Find Your Circle

Life Groups at Harvest Ridge Church are a place for you to join with a small group of people with the goal of helping each other follow Jesus. It is a great place to meet people! At Life Group, there are always 3 things people gather around: food, Bible and prayer. We believe life change happens in circles, not rows. So, join a circle today! 

AVAILABLE HOME GROUPS

Becky Stephens & Melinda Morris

Where: Elyria
When: 1st Fri 6PM + 1 Sun/month
Who: 18+, Kids - Teens or older

Matt Gaylord & Melissa Tilocco Gaylord

Where: Strongsville
When: 1st & 3rd Sat 5PM-8PM
Who: 18+ Kids - Yes

Tim & Rebecca Axford

Where: Harvest Ridge Church
When: 2nd & 4th Fri 6:30PM
Who: 18+ Kids - Yes

Tim & Sharon Warrick

Hosted by Cook & Michelle Liotta
Where: Avon Lake
When: 1st & 3rd Fri 6:30PM
Who: 18+, Kids - No

Jamie & Sarah Mason

Blended Families
Where: Grafton
When:1st Sun 4PM-6PM
Who: 18+, Kids - Yes

Dan & Jill Gerome


Where: North Ridgeville
When: Sun 6:30PM 2x/Month
Who: 18+, Kids - No

Matt & Sam Crow

Young Married
Where: North Ridgeville
When: 2nd & 4th Tues 6PM
Who: 18+, Kids - Yes

Ken & Crystal Wilson


Where: North Ridgeville
When: 2nd Sun 6:30PM
Who: 18+, Kids - Yes

Marissa Latkovic


Where: Brooklyn
When: 1st & 3rd Mon 6PM
Who: 18+, Kids - Yes

Nick & Jenny Browne

Where: North Olmsted
When: 2nd Friday 6PM
Who: 18+, Kids - Yes

Garrett & Adrie Gitchel

Where: Location Rotates 
When: 3rd & 5th Sat 1:30PM
Who: 20-30, Kids - Yes

Travis & Britney Evans

Where: Spencer
When: Sat TBD
Who: 18+, Kids - Yes

Matt & Paula Weiss

Where: North Ridgeville
When: Every other Fri 7PM
Who: 18+, Kids - Yes

Joe & Mary Anne Hetzel

Where: North Ridgeville
When: 1st & 3rd Fri 6:30PM
Who: 50+, Kids - No

Women's Life Groups

Carol Stadden

Grandmas Matter
Where: North Ridgeville
When: 2nd & 4th Tues, 10AM-1PM
Who: 18+, Kids - No

Irene Scherer

Women Helping Women
Where: Harvest Ridge Church
When: Wed 10AM Weekly
Who: 18+, Kids - No

Dawn Dulin

Crocheting (and knitting) for a Cause
Where: Olmsted Falls
When: 1st & 3rd Sat 10AM-12PM
Who: 18+, Teens with mother

Sara Mitchell

Jeannie Norton

Rachel Stirnemann

Beyond Betrayal
Where: Harvest Ridge Church
When: Thurs 6:30PM-830PM
Who: 18+, Kids- No
Single Moms
Where: North Ridgeville
When: 1st & 3rd Fri 6:30PM
Who: 18+, Kids- Yes
Moms with Young Kids
Where: North Ridgeville
When: 2nd & 4th Wed, 9:30AM-11:30AM
Who: 18+, Kids- Yes

Men's Life Groups

Bible Study for Men

Dwayne Davis
Where: Harvest Ridge Church
When: Tues 7PM-8PM
Who: 18+, Kids - No

Young Adult Groups 

Luke Lengel

Where: Fairview Park
When: 2nd & 4th Sun 6PM
Who:18-35 Kids - No

Dwayne & Crystal Davis

Where: Oberlin
When: 2nd & 4th Sat 6PM
Who: 18-35, Kids - No

Young Adult Guys Bible Study

Young Adult Women's Bible Study

Jonah Eck
Where: North Ridgeville
When: 2nd Thurs 7PM &
4th Sat  9:30AM
Who: Guys 18-35, Kids - No
Jordyn Milner
Where: Elyria
When: 1st & 3rd Sun 6PM
Who: 18-35, Kids - Please Contact

Special Interest Life Groups

Overcoming Addictions

Learn how to break free from destructive habits
Willie Murphy
Where: Harvest Ridge Church
When: Mon Weekly 7PM
Who:18+ Kids - No

Exploring Israel

Seeing and believing through sites and scripture
Jim & Daryl Kilby
Where: North Ridgeville
When: Sun 6PM 2x/month
Who: 18+, Kids- No

Ridge Runners

Must be able to keep 10 min mile pace for 3 miles
Autumn Kilby
Where: South Central Park
When: Last Sat of month 8AM
Who: 18+, Kids- No

Evangelism

Financial Peace University

Financial Peace Alumni Refresher

Learn how to spread  the Gospel
Bonnie Isaacs
Where: Harvest Ridge Church
When: 3rd Sat 9:45AM-12PM
Who:18+ Kids - teen with parent
Learn how to manage your finances in a Godly way
Patrick & Lindsay Retko
Where: Harvest Ridge Church
When: Sundays Oct 6th - Dec 1st (3rd service)
Who: 18+, Kids- in church classes
Revisit Financial Peace University
Matt & Jamie Yonkof
Where: Harvest Ridge Church
When: 2nd Sun 10AM (2nd service)
Who: 18+, Kids- in church classes

Alpha Group

Learn who Jesus Christ is and why we follow Him
Laurie Hill
Where: Harvest Ridge Church
When: Mon 6:30PM
Sept 30th - Dec 9
Who:18+ Kids - No

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT HAPPENS AT A LIFE GROUP MEETING?

Life groups usually gather together for a couple hours in a relaxed environment. They often share a meal together, talk about a recent sermon or Bible passage, and pray for each other’s needs. Of course, there is time at the beginning and end to simply hang out together. 

HOW OFTEN DOES A LIFE GROUP MEET?

It depends on the group. Most groups meet once or twice per month. Some groups meet weekly. Most groups take a short break for the holidays and summer, meeting consistently during the fall, winter and spring. 

WHERE DO LIFE GROUPS MEET?

Most groups meet in homes in a city nearby or in North Ridgeville. Some groups meet at Harvest Ridge Church. 

IS THERE CHILDCARE AVAILABLE?

Childcare varies from group to group. When you search our directory for a group, the group profile will indicate if childcare is available.

WHAT IF I DON’T LIKE THE FIRST GROUP I TRY?

Feel free to try a different group if the one you try does not seem like the right fit. Simply fill out another I’m Interested form. The simple strategy to finding success in Life Groups is to not give up. We believe there is a group for everyone—including you! 

CAN I JOIN MORE THAN ONE GROUP?

Yes. Many people choose to join a home group and an interest based group. There are no rules, simply go where you think you will grow. 

DO I HAVE TO BE A CHURCH MEMBER TO JOIN A LIFE GROUP? 

No. Anyone is welcome to join a life group. If you are interested in becoming a member of Harvest Ridge or have questions, go to https://www.harvestridge.net/next-steps

DO I HAVE TO BE A CHRISTIAN TO JOIN A LIFE GROUP? 

No. Everyone is welcome to join a life group, regardless of where you are in your spiritual journey. If you are interested in learning more about the Christian faith, check out our Alpha Life Group. 

Need to find a life group? Let us help!