Growth Groups
What Are Growth Groups?
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.
Adults
Sunday Morning Growth Group
Day of the week: Sunday
When: Weekly, Skipping Dec. 24th & 31st
Where: Parlour II (at Central Baptist)
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.
Monday Evening – Women’s Study – “In View of God’s Mercies“
Day of the week: Monday
When: Weekly
Where: Room 123 – Cafe
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM Bible Study
Who: All Women
Contacts: Sondra Kettlewell (jabskettlewell@bell.net)
Details: Going through the book, ‘In View of God’s Mercies: The Gift of the Gospel in Romans’ by Courtney Doctor.
Wednesday Morning – Women’s Precept Study
Day of the week: Wednesday
When: Weekly
Where: Room 115 – Parlour 2
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Who: All Women
Contacts: Barb Rogelstad (rogieba@rogers.com)
Details: Working through the book, ‘The Key to Living By Faith’ by Kay Arthur. A Hebrews Study.
Wednesday Morning – The Gospel Knitters Group
Day of the week: Wednesday
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.
Wednesday Evening – Men’s Precept Study
Day of the week: Wednesday
When: Weekly
Where: Room 117
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Who: All Men
Contacts: Dave Rogelstad (drogie@rogers.com)
Details: Working through the book, ‘Forgiveness: Breaking the Power of the Past.’ Precept study
Wednesday Evening – Women’s Study – “LORD, I Want to Know You”
Day of the week: Wednesday
When: Weekly
Where: Auditorium
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Who: Women Only
Contacts: Rebecca Feere (paygecole@yahoo.ca)
Details: When you know God more fully by studying His names — Creator, Healer, Protector, Provider, and many others — you’ll gain power to stand strong. You’ll find strength for times of trial, comfort for pain, and provision for your soul’s deepest needs. And your walk with God will be transformed.
Wednesday Afternoon 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.
MAJORS 55+ Meetings – Thursdays
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+
Thursday Evening – Marriage Growth Group
Day of the week: Thursday
When: 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
Where: Room 123 – Cafe
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, ‘When Sinners Say I Do’ by Dave Harvey.
Youth Group
Youth
Day of the week: Wednesday
When: Starting September 10th, 2025 (ongoing)
Where: Central Baptist
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Who: Grades 7-12
Contacts: Seth Chapple (sethchapplemk@gmail.com)
Details: Youth Ministries
Children Groups
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: We’re expanding this year into grade 6. 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 11th, 2025 – April 29th 2026
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
Time: 7 pm – 8:30 pm (ages 8-teens)
Where: Central Baptist Church, Gym
Details: Register for Karate Lessons at KarateforChrist.ca
Want To Start a New Growth Group?
If you’re interested in getting a new Growth Group started here at Central, we’d love to help equip you in the process!
