As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
Growth Groups provide a safe, caring, and friendly environment with a small number of people from our church family. These groups gather regularly for Bible-centred discussions that engage our hearts so that we become more like Jesus in every part of our lives. Growth Groups are an integral part of the life of our church, and we encourage you to join one of them listed below.
Adult Growth Groups
Mixed Groups
Men Groups
Women's Group
Sunday Morning
Day of the week: Sunday
When: Weekly, Skipping Dec. 24th & 31st
Where: Rm 115, Parlour 2
Time: 9:15-10:15 AM
Who: Everyone from Teens to Seniors
Contacts: Jeff Gillmore (519-752-3338)
Details: Traditional adult Sunday School format. We are currently working through the epistles to the Corinthians in a verse-by-verse study.
When: Weekly, Skipping Dec. 24th & 31st
Where: Rm 115, Parlour 2
Time: 9:15-10:15 AM
Who: Everyone from Teens to Seniors
Contacts: Jeff Gillmore (519-752-3338)
Details: Traditional adult Sunday School format. We are currently working through the epistles to the Corinthians in a verse-by-verse study.
The Gospel Knitters Group
Day of the week: Wednesday
Starting: September 2, 2026
When: Weekly s
Where: The Café & Chapel (at Central Baptist)
Time: 10:00 – 12:00 PM
Who: Blind and Partially Sighted Adult Knitters, beginner to advanced
Contact: Ed Sywyk: vame1234@rogers.com
Details: We gather together to knit and learn about God’s word. Some of our work is donated to the Church for distribution to local outreach groups. Donations of yarn and other knitting supplies are greatly appreciated and may be dropped off at the church office year-round.
Starting: September 2, 2026
When: Weekly s
Where: The Café & Chapel (at Central Baptist)
Time: 10:00 – 12:00 PM
Who: Blind and Partially Sighted Adult Knitters, beginner to advanced
Contact: Ed Sywyk: vame1234@rogers.com
Details: We gather together to knit and learn about God’s word. Some of our work is donated to the Church for distribution to local outreach groups. Donations of yarn and other knitting supplies are greatly appreciated and may be dropped off at the church office year-round.
Prayer Group
Day of the week: Wednesday
When: Weekly
Where: The Chapel (at Central Baptist)
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Who: All adults
Contact: Pastor Alan: alan@cbcbrantford.ca
Details: Join us for our weekly time of prayer together for our church family, our community, and our world.
When: Weekly
Where: The Chapel (at Central Baptist)
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Who: All adults
Contact: Pastor Alan: alan@cbcbrantford.ca
Details: Join us for our weekly time of prayer together for our church family, our community, and our world.
MAJORS 55+
Day of the week: Thursday
When: Second Thursdays of the month, September to May (Skipping December)
Where: Central Baptist
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Who: Adults 55+
Contact: Pastor Alan Rietberg (alan@cbcbrantford.ca)
Details: MAJORS 55+
When: Second Thursdays of the month, September to May (Skipping December)
Where: Central Baptist
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Who: Adults 55+
Contact: Pastor Alan Rietberg (alan@cbcbrantford.ca)
Details: MAJORS 55+
1 Timothy
Day of the week: Thursday
When: 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, starting on October 8th, 2026
Where: Rm 115 - Parlour 2
Time: 5:30 PM optional potluck dinner; 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Discussion Time
Who: Everyone (child supervision provided)
Contacts: Pastor Lars Janssen (lars@cbcbrantford.ca), Caleb Staats: cstaats25@gmail.com
Details: We gather together to share fellowship over a meal before diving into our study. We are working through the book of 1 Timothy.
When: 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, starting on October 8th, 2026
Where: Rm 115 - Parlour 2
Time: 5:30 PM optional potluck dinner; 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Discussion Time
Who: Everyone (child supervision provided)
Contacts: Pastor Lars Janssen (lars@cbcbrantford.ca), Caleb Staats: cstaats25@gmail.com
Details: We gather together to share fellowship over a meal before diving into our study. We are working through the book of 1 Timothy.
Precept Study - Mark
Day of the week: Wednesday
Starting: September 26th, 2026
When: Weekly
Where: Room 117
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Who: All Men
Contacts: Dave Rogelstad (drogie@rogers.com)
Details: Working through an inductive study of the Book of Mark.
Starting: September 26th, 2026
When: Weekly
Where: Room 117
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Who: All Men
Contacts: Dave Rogelstad (drogie@rogers.com)
Details: Working through an inductive study of the Book of Mark.
Precept Study - Living Victoriously in Difficult Times
Day of the week: Wednesday
Starting: October 28th, 2026
When: Weekly
Where:Auditorium
Time: 6:30 - 8 pm
Contacts: Rebecca Feere ( paygecole@yahoo.ca)
Details: Examining what the Bible says about suffering and why God allows it. Through the stories of many who persevered through times of testing, you’ll discover how to find joy even when life seems unfair. You’ll learn how to handle loss while glorifying God in the midst of your pain. And you’ll find the peace that comes from trusting in the One whose strength is made perfect in your weakness.
Starting: October 28th, 2026
When: Weekly
Where:Auditorium
Time: 6:30 - 8 pm
Contacts: Rebecca Feere ( paygecole@yahoo.ca)
Details: Examining what the Bible says about suffering and why God allows it. Through the stories of many who persevered through times of testing, you’ll discover how to find joy even when life seems unfair. You’ll learn how to handle loss while glorifying God in the midst of your pain. And you’ll find the peace that comes from trusting in the One whose strength is made perfect in your weakness.
Precept Study - Nehemiah
Day of the week: Wednesday
Starting: September 9th, 2026
When: Weekly,
Where: Room 115 – Parlour 2
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Contacts: Barb Rogelstad (rogieba@rogers.com)
Details: Working through the book of Nehemiah: Rebuilding, Revival, and Restoration of the people of God.
Starting: September 9th, 2026
When: Weekly,
Where: Room 115 – Parlour 2
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Contacts: Barb Rogelstad (rogieba@rogers.com)
Details: Working through the book of Nehemiah: Rebuilding, Revival, and Restoration of the people of God.
Children's Growth Groups
Youth Group
Children Groups
Day of the week: Wednesday
When: Starting September 9th, 2026 (ongoing)
Where: Central Baptist
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Who: Grades 7-12
Contacts: Seth Chapple (sethchapplemk@gmail.com)
Details: Youth Ministries
When: Starting September 9th, 2026 (ongoing)
Where: Central Baptist
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Who: Grades 7-12
Contacts: Seth Chapple (sethchapplemk@gmail.com)
Details: Youth Ministries
Junior Church
Day of the week: Sunday
When: All year long
Where: Central Baptist
Time: Shortly after Sunday worship service begins (dismissed from Auditorium)
Who: Children in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 6
Contacts: Linda Spicer (laspicer101@gmail.com)
Details: Children will be split into two age groups: JK-3 and 4-6.
Children’s Ministries.
When: All year long
Where: Central Baptist
Time: Shortly after Sunday worship service begins (dismissed from Auditorium)
Who: Children in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 6
Contacts: Linda Spicer (laspicer101@gmail.com)
Details: Children will be split into two age groups: JK-3 and 4-6.
Children’s Ministries.
Pioneer Clubs
Day of the week: Wednesday
When: September 9th, 2026 – April 21st, 2027
Where: Central Baptist Church
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Who: Grades 1-6
Contacts: Dwight Spicer (deacondwightspicer@gmail.com)
Details: Pioneer Page
When: September 9th, 2026 – April 21st, 2027
Where: Central Baptist Church
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Who: Grades 1-6
Contacts: Dwight Spicer (deacondwightspicer@gmail.com)
Details: Pioneer Page
Karate for Christ
Day of the week: Tuesday
When: Tuesdays Nights - starting September 15th
Time: 7 pm – 8:30 pm (ages 8-teens)
Where: Central Baptist Church, Gym
Details: Register for Karate Lessons at KarateforChrist.ca
When: Tuesdays Nights - starting September 15th
Time: 7 pm – 8:30 pm (ages 8-teens)
Where: Central Baptist Church, Gym
Details: Register for Karate Lessons at KarateforChrist.ca
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