Life Groups have one, simple purpose: to bring people together.
We believe God created us to live in relationship with others and only then can we live the full life He intends for us. Sharing life through community is part of our design, but meaningful relationships aren’t always easy to find.
That’s why Life Groups exist—to make these life-changing relationships relevant and accessible to you.
That’s why Life Groups exist—to make these life-changing relationships relevant and accessible to you.
HOME GROUPS
Becky Stephens & Melinda Morris
Where: Elyria
When: 1st Fri @ 6pm + 1 Sun/month
Who: 18+, Kids - Teens or older
Tim & Sharon Warrick
Hosted by Cook & Michelle Liotta
Where: Avon Lake
When: 1st & 3rd Fri @ 6:30pm
Who: 18+, Kids - No
Matt & Melissa Gaylord
Where: Strongsville
When: 1st & 3rd Sat 5-8pm
Who: 18+, Kids - Yes
Steve & Erika Archer
Young Families
Where: Litchfield
When: 1st Sat 6-8:30pm
Who: 18+, Kids - Yes
Tim & Rebecca Axford
Where: Harvest Ridge Church
When: Every other Fri @ 6pm
Who: 18+, Kids - Yes
Kristie & Randall Smith
Where: Lorain/North Ridgeville
When: Every Other Sat 6:30pm
Who: 18+, Kids - Yes
Matt & Sam Crow
Young Married
Where: North Ridgeville
When: 2nd & 4th Tue @ 6pm
Who: 18+, Kids - Yes
Mike & Karen Davis
Seasoned Saints
Where: Elyria
When: Thurs 6:15pm, 2-3x/month
Who: 18+, no kids
Joe & Mary Ann Hetzel
50+ Group
Where: North Ridgeville
When: Friday @ 7pm 2x/Month
Who: 50+, Kids - No
Matt & Paula Weiss
Where: North Ridgeville
When: Every other Friday @7pm
Who: 18+, Kids - Yes
Aaron & Sarah Schmidt
Where: North Olmsted
When: 1x/Month Sundays @6pm
Who: 18+, Kids - Yes
Jamie & Sarah Mason
Blended Families
Where: Grafton
When: 1st Sundays 4-6pm
Who: 18+, Kids - Yes
Women's Life Groups
Grandmas Matter:
Carol Stadden
Where: North Ridgeville
When: 2nd & 4th Tues, 10a -1p
Who: 18+, Kids - No
Women’s Formational Healing Prayer: Ruth Steinacker
Intimate journey with Jesus and his Holy Spirit, for inner healing
Where: Harvest Ridge Church
When: Aug 24, Thurs 7pm, 16 wks
Who: 18+, Kids - No
Women Helping Women:
Irene Scherer
Where: Harvest Ridge Church
When: Wed @10:00 am Weekly
Who: 18+, Kids - No
Rachel Stirnemann
Mom’s with Young Kids
Where: North Ridgeville
When: 2nd & 4th Wed, 9:30am-11:30am
Who: 18+, Kids- Yes
Dawn Dulin
Crocheting (and knitting) for a Cause
Where: Olmsted Falls
When: 1st & 3rd Sat 10a-12p
Who: 18+, Teens with mother
Men's Life Groups
Men's Bible Study:
Dwayne Davis
Where: Harvest Ridge Church
When: Weekly Tue @ 7pm
Who: 18+, Kids - No
Young Adult Groups
Dwayne & Crystal Davis
Where: Oberlin
When: 2nd & 4th Saturday @ 6pm
Who: 18-35, Kids - No
Special Interest Life Groups
Overcoming Addictions: Willie Murphy
Learn how to break free from destructive
habits
habits
Where: Harvest Ridge Church
When: Mon Weekly @ 7pm
Who:18-35 Kids - No
Evangelism:
Jesse Stirnemann
This group meets monthly for prayer and outreach to the lost in our community
Where: Harvest Ridge Church
When: 3rd Tues of month 7-8pm
Who: 18+, Kids- 6 & up
Exploring Israel:
Jim & Daryl Kilby
An exploration into the Biblical sites of Israel without traveling
Where: North Ridgeville
When: Sun @ 6pm 2x/month
Who: 18+, Kids- No
Ridge Runners:
Autumn Kilby
Must be able to keep 10 min mile pace for 3 miles
Where: South Central Park
When: Last Sat of month @ 8am
When: Last Sat of month @ 8am
Who: 18+, Kids- No
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT HAPPENS AT A LIFE GROUP MEETING?
You’ve probably seen Life Groups meeting and not even realized it. A life group looks like friends hanging out together. At its core, a life group is a small gathering of people, and it is less about what you do and more about who you do it with. By participating in Life Groups, you can expect to connect with others through time together, engaging in biblically based life giving conversation and praying for each others needs.
HOW OFTEN DOES A LIFE GROUP MEET?
Our Life Groups meet for three semesters a year—winter, spring, and fall. During the semester, most groups meet once a week. Life Groups are meant to bring meaning and community into the flow of your life, so even if you can’t attend every meeting, there is still great value in joining a group.
WHERE DO LIFE GROUPS MEET?
Life Groups happen throughout the North Ridgeville area and surrounding communities such as Elyria, Avon Lake, Brooklyn, Grafton, and Wellington.
HOW LONG DOES A TYPICAL LIFE GROUP STAY TOGETHER?
Most Life Groups meet for a semester. This way, new people can join groups easily and regularly. Also, the semester format allows you to try multiple groups each year. As relationships form, some groups choose to stay together for consecutive semesters, but new members are always welcome.
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?
The truth is, not everyone will find the best fit with the first group they try. This is why we encourage you to select a few groups that interest you, contact the leaders and try out a couple different groups before choosing the best one for you. The simple strategy to finding success in Life Groups is to not give up. We believe there is a group that is right for everyone—including you!