Small Groups are where meaningful relationships are formed.
We offer groups for people in all stages of life. From child to senior adult, we want to help you become a helpful disciple right where you are!
Sundays 8:00am
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8:00am // Room C224
Our group is taught by Robert and Tonia Kellogg as well as David and Teresa Gardner. Each of us have been invested in IBC for over two decades. Our group started out of a desire to connect people from various generations. This is our continued prayer as we lead this class.
Our group is made up of people from various age groups and backgrounds. With Bible Studies for Life, we study God’s Word with the goal to follow him where we live, work, and play.
Sundays 9:30am
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9:30am // C231
Lynn Turner has been a member at IBC since 1961 and has taught since 2007. Her prayer for the Special Needs Class is that they would come together and study God’s Word with joy.
This is a unique group of unique people that have a great love for Jesus. They love Him and love learning more about Him.
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9:30am // Room D114
Jeremy Johnson has been a member at IBC since 2017 and has been a small group leader since 2021. His prayer for his group is that they develop lifelong relationships as they do life together and that they would dive deep into what Scripture says.
This is a diverse group who loves to help each other through life. Their focus is to know God more personally and discuss how knowing him changes our lives. They love to talk through the Bible with special attention on how Christians before us understood and applied the Bible.
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9:30am // Room D121
Rick McCaslin has been a member of IBC since 2021. This group started very recently, and his prayer for the group is that they are able to grow closer to Christ through sharing their life experiences in relationship to the sermon.
This is a small group primarily made up of married couples with children. In it you will discuss the previous week’s sermon using guided questions, explaining the application, and giving examples of how Christ impacts our lives on a daily basis.
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9:30am // D119
Bryan and his family live in Chandler and have three children ranging in age from 17 to 10. He works as a home builder. As a family, they enjoy church involvement, cattle ranching, sports, fishing, hunting, and music.
Bryan is part of a group designed for parents who are actively navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. The group provides a space for parents to connect with one another, while also helping them build stronger relationships with their own students through shared lessons. It emphasizes honesty and transparency, allowing members to openly discuss both the joys and the struggles that come with discipling teenagers.
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9:30am // D208
Jeff and Kathy Madison have been members at IBC since 2015 and have served as small group leaders since 2017. Their prayer for their small group is that parents would grow in their Bible Study and knowledge so they can further disciple their teenagers.
This class is for Parents of Teenagers and studies the same material the student ministry does so parents are better equipped to further disciple their teenagers.
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9:30am // D217
Micah Meek and Brandon Smith both teach at OBU. They serve at IBC because they love the mission and vision God has given the church.
Their small group is made up of people in their 30s and 40s. They love living alongside one another and learning God’s Word. They mostly study directly from the Bible, with an occasional topical study.
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9:30am // Room C230
Linda McElroy has been a member at IBC since 1995 and began serving as a small group leader a few years after. Her prayer for her small group is that they have a comfortable gathering of women who want to grow closer to the Lord through chosen Bible Studies.
This is an eclectic collection of women (married, divorced, widowed, any age) who desire to grow in God’s direction for our life. The group will choose studies to follow, encourage group discussions, and support each other in prayer.
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9:30am // D118
Greg Gothard has served as both a football coach at OBU and a small group leader at IBC for many years. His prayer for his group is that as they meet together, they would encourage each other to be obedient to what God asks of them and that they would honor Christ in their marriages and in their families.
This small group is primarily made up of married couples. They connect as couples and families in fellowship and community. They also grow as disciples in the Lord. They use the “Explore the Bible” curriculum.
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9:30am // Room D120
Lynn Gray has been a small group leader and a deacon at IBC. He and his family have attended IBC for over a decade. Her prayer for the group is that they would grow in their knowledge of who God is and seek to follow Him faithfully in every situation.
This group welcomes all ages and all backgrounds. This group hopes to help people know, follow, and become like Jesus. This group uses the “Explore the Bible” curriculum.
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9:30am // D117b
This group’s leaders are Larry Cribbs and Jim Antosh. Both have been members at IBC and have served as small group leaders for many years. Their prayer is that people of all ages would come together to study God’s word in this class.
This is a group of adults who have a desire to study God’s Word together. Each week they read Scripture, pray together, fellowship, and have great discussions. All ages are welcome!
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9:30am // D117a
Greg Wall has been a small group leader at IBC for a very long time. His prayer for the group is that they would all continually strive to be more like Jesus every day and that they would be obedient to all He asks of us.
The desire of this group is to be a place where healthy community is built and true spiritual growth is experienced. This group encourages everyone to engage with the Word as they collectively seek to become more like Jesus.
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9:30am // Room C226
Embree Hulsey has been a member at IBC since 1951 and has served as a small group leader since 2013. His prayer for his small group is that they would share about their faith and their knowledge of Scripture with those around them.
This group consists of men 70 years of age and older. This is a diverse group of men with extensive knowledge of the Lord and His Word.
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9:30am // Room C228
Larry Walker has been a member at IBC since 2010 and began serving as a small group leader in 2015. His prayer for his small group is that members of the group advance spiritually as individuals with Christ and realize that the unique attributes of the group can contribute to the larger body of Christ at IBC.
This is a middle to senior group of men who study the Bible, pray, and grow spiritually together. They use a quarterly, which allows members to read, pray, and study prior to class.
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9:30am // Room C229
Bobbie Decker has been a member at IBC since 2019 and began serving as a small group leader soon after. Her prayer for her small group is that as they dig deeper and will all become more comfortable sharing Christ‘s love with others.
This group is made up of senior adult women that love God and love others. Their curriculum is “Explore the Bible” and that’s what they do! Come explore the Bible!
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9:30am // D115
Pat Williams and Beverly Kiefer have been members at IBC since 1983. Their prayer for the group is that its members will continue to grow in the Lord and serve others.
This group is made up of women from various backgrounds who are mature Christians (60+). They continue seeking to know and serve the Lord. The group meets outside the church for fellowship, loves Bible study, and prays for the church, one another, and the community. All are welcome!
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Room C232 - 9:30am
Glenda Vallandingham has been a member of IBC since 2021, following her husband’s retirement from ministry. Her prayer for her small group is that they would continue to grow deeper in their spiritual lives and reflect Jesus in all they do.
The group is made up of women who love God and care deeply for one another. They seek to support each other in both spiritual and physical needs, building a strong sense of community and encouragement. The group also studies together using the “Explore the Bible” curriculum.
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9:30am // Room C224
Ida Smith has been a member of IBC since 2019 and began serving as a small group leader shortly after joining.
She leads a group of senior adult women who love God and love others. Her prayer for the group is that as they continue to dig deeper into God’s Word, they will grow more comfortable sharing the love of Christ with others.
The group uses the “Explore the Bible” curriculum as the foundation for their study and enjoys putting it into practice together. They are a fun, active group that values spending time with one another and encourages others to come explore the Bible with them.
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9:30am // Room C223
Bobby Burnett has been a member at IBC since 2007 and a small group leader since 2008. His prayer for his small group is that God grants them health, protection, and a deep desire to learn God’s Word.
This group is made up of senior adults 60-90 years of age. This group consists of some couples and several singles. Most of the group members have been believers for many years and serve in various ways.
Sundays 11:00am
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11:00am // Room C230
Miguel y su esposa Rachel son miembros de IBC desde el año 2021 y comenzaron a servir como líderes de grupo pequeño al año siguiente. Su oración por el grupo es que honre a Dios, se ame unos a otros y comparta las Buenas Nuevas de Jesús con más hispanos de Shawnee y las áreas cercanas.
Este es un grupo de habla hispana compuesto por adolescentes y adultos de todas las edades. Nos apasiona la evangelización y el discipulado. Estudiamos las Escrituras y procuramos aplicarlas a nuestra vida mientras oramos por el avance del Reino de Dios.
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11:00 am // D119
Tyler has grown up at IBC his entire life and has recently felt called to start a new group. He and his wife have a lively, injury-prone toddler and a newborn baby girl.
They are looking for a community to share life with, encourage one another to grow deeper in their spiritual walks, and have fun together. Tyler’s hope is that the Lord will call people to the group and, in time, call others to branch out and start new groups of their own.
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11:00am // Room D114a
Jill Anderson is passionate about helping women discover who God is, and her prayer for her group is that women would fall in love with the God of the Bible and learn to trust in Him with everything.
This class is for women both young and middle adult women, many with children. They have a desire to reach their neighbors with the Gospel and foster community in their neighborhoods.
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11:00am // Room C226
Doug Walker has served as a small group leader for over 15 years. His prayer for the group is that their shared faith would bridge generations, allowing them to grow together and learn from one another in their walks with Christ. The group spans multiple generations, creating opportunities to learn from each other’s life experiences as they follow God. They study Scripture together and strive to ensure that everyone has a chance to participate and contribute.
Homegroups
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Sundays // 6:00pm // North Shawnee Area
This group seeks to provide a welcoming space for adults in their late 30s and 40s who are launching teens into high school. The members are eager to study God’s Word together and bring glory to Him in the process. Their prayer is to remain faithful to Scripture and to live out the Great Commandment within a loving community.
The group is led by the Battershell and Garbutt families.
Michael and Cristen Garbutt have been members of IBC for seven and sixteen years, respectively, and are deeply grateful for how the church has embodied the hands and feet of Jesus in their lives. Nathan and McKenzie Battershell have been members for fifteen years and share the same love and appreciation for IBC and the ways it has ministered to their family over the years.
Click here to get connected to this group.
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Mondays // 6:00pm // Dale/Bethel Area
This group is made up of families from the Dale and Bethel areas who are committed to growing in their relationship with God and learning to love others more deeply. They enjoy sharing meals, studying God’s Word, playing games, and spending time in fellowship together on Monday evenings.
The group is led by Shawn Marcum.
Formed in 2023 after recognizing a need for community in the Dale area, the group’s prayer is that its members would faithfully follow God’s leading, share the Gospel, and live out the hope they have in Jesus. They seek to be continually conformed to the image of Christ and to steward their lives for the sake of the Gospel.
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6:30pm // Gates Home
Travis Gates is a broken sinner saved by the grace and mercy of Jesus. He believes fellowship is a powerful avenue for both learning and teaching the gospel of Jesus. His goal is to be a humble witness to the saving power and transformational life found only through the mercy and grace of Christ’s cross.
His hope is that this small group will be a beacon in a dark world, shining the light of Jesus in all it does.
Other
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6:00pm // Sunday Nights // C223
Trent and Erin Guleserian lead this group, having been involved in it for over a decade before stepping into leadership. Their prayer for the group is that its members would grow together in community as believers and deepen their understanding of who God is.
Their desire is to help individuals understand how God’s Word applies to every area of their lives. Through weekly prayer and Bible Study as well as occasional fellowship, they desire to give adults a place to glorify God as followers of Jesus who also help others follow Him.
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Mondays // 6:30pm // C223
Jeremy and Becky have been members at IBC since 2024, and their home group launched in February of this year. Their prayer for the group is that it would grow both in number and in Spirit, and that everyone who enters their home would feel welcomed. The group is made up of young adults, many with young children, who meet in the Timbers neighborhood. They share a desire to reach their neighbors with the Gospel and to foster genuine community in their neighborhood.
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Wednesday Night // Room C223 // 6:30pm
This class is taught by Drew Daily, an 11-year member of IBC who serves as the facilitator of the Wednesday evening men’s group and as a deacon. Drew accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior shortly after his 10th birthday. His service within the Church focuses on supporting the men’s ministry; in his profession as a wildland firefighter, he protects lives and livelihoods; and at home, he shepherds his family alongside his wife of 27 years.
The Men’s Group is focused on building accountability both to and for each other. They tackle difficult topics and questions occurring today and collectively apply Biblical truth and relevance in our own lives. This group of men is comprised of new believers to men deep in their walk with Christ, and men ages 20 to very experienced that are committed to growing in their relationship with Christ.
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6:30pm // C230
Crystal Flowers has attended IBC her entire life. She participated in A Woman’s Heart for many years before becoming its leader four years ago. Her prayer is that the women will learn to live fully surrendered to the Lord and seek to bring Him glory in every aspect of life.
The class is made up of women of all ages and life stages. When they gather, they focus on practical ways to live lives that honor the Lord.
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6:00pm // C230
Alice Bowdish was born in Vermont and has experienced significant loss in her life, including the deaths of her only child, her brother, her parents, her nephews, and her husband. Having personally known grief, she has developed a passion for helping others navigate their own experiences of loss.
Walking through grief is hard, but this class allows participants to walk through it in community. Each session begins with prayer, followed by a video and corresponding workbook material. The group then discusses the video and has time to share openly. Speaking is encouraged but not required.
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6:00pm // C228
Tibor Beczo is a retired Air Force veteran and father of three with a deep passion for stewardship and the truth of Proverbs 22:7. He wants to help others break the chains of debt and live out the freedom God intends for them.
His hope is to build a safe, supportive community where participants can be completely honest about their financial journeys. Members will rely on one another for accountability as they learn to manage money using proven, godly principles. His ultimate goal is to see every family experience the peace that comes with total financial independence.
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6:00pm // C229
Amy LaRue is the Director of Family Support Groups for Hope Is Alive, host of the Finding Hope Podcast, and author of several YouVersion Bible Plans. After facing her own storm as the wife of an alcoholic, Amy found healing and hope through Finding Hope. Today, she oversees Finding Hope and Hope After Loss support groups across the United States, with a mission to remind families affected by addiction that they are not alone, it is not their fault, and there is hope.
Finding Hope helps participants navigate a loved one’s substance use disorder. The meeting provides a confidential, faith-based place where participants can learn how to help their loved one, care for themselves, and find hope.