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!
Young Adults
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8:00am // Room C229
As a group, they study the New Testament in a way that equips them to disciple others. Together, they pray and share the gospel with those who are lost. They also seek to build a culture of victorious Christian living with one another.
The Opskars are a family of four—Taylor and Kyle were married in 2018 and have two children. They have a heart for reaching the nations, love sports, and desire to live all of life for Jesus.
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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.
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11:00am // Room D121
Cara Brunet and Elise Whitney are both in their 20s with a deep love for the Lord and a desire to advance the Gospel. Their prayer for their small group is that they would reach singles looking for community and that they would develop a welcoming environment where others can become firmly rooted in Christ and grounded in biblical community.
This group is a young adult group for singles ranging around 22-30 years old. The focus is on growing in our faith and in biblical community.
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6:30 pm // Room C223 (Childcare provided)
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 see how God’s Word applies to every area of life. Through weekly prayer and Bible study, along with times of fellowship, they seek to provide adults with a place to glorify God as followers of Jesus who also help others follow Him.
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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 D117b
This group’s leaders are Mark and Kellie Young, Aaron and Maddie Urton, and Craig and Hope Whitney. They are passionate about helping young couples navigate what it looks like as they begin their marriage or are nearing that stage of life.
This group is meant to serve newly (or nearly) married young adults. There are many group leaders that guide the group with Scripture and life experience. The desire is to help young adults connect with the church while applying the Bible to every aspect of our lives.
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11:00am // Room D121
Elise is in her early 20s and has a deep love for the Lord along with a strong desire to advance the Gospel. Her prayer for the small group is that it would reach singles who are looking for community and foster a welcoming environment where people can become firmly rooted in Christ and grounded in biblical community.
This young adult group is designed for singles roughly between the ages of 22 and 30, with a focus on growing in faith and in authentic, biblical community.
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11:00am // Room D120
Chris Jones has been at IBC since 1995. During his time he has taught small groups for high school students, singles, young adults, men's ministry and children's ministry. For the last ten years he has been teaching middle school guys. He enjoys reading, playing board games with his son and watching OU football. He has three kids, Shelby, Darcy and Cody.
In this class you will learn the foundations of Godly manhood. Learning what it means to be a man who follows God in a society that has all but turned it's back on us. As you discuss each topic, you will do so in an environment where everyone participates and no one dominates, not even the teacher.
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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.
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11:00am // Room D118
Lance Bloomer has taught a young adult small group for several years. His prayer for the group is that the young adults at IBC would learn to steward all of their lives well to make a Kingdom Impact in the world around them.
This is a group which strives to develop deeper relationships with the Lord and with each other. They take seriously the study of the Bible to make it applicable to our lives as we grow to know Him better.
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9:30am // Room D217
Matt Emerson has been a small group leader at IBC for around 5 years. He teaches at OBU and is the Co-Provost there. His prayer for this group is that as they dive into Scripture, they understand God better and their relationship with Him grows deeper.
This small group is made up of people in their 30s and 40s. The focus of the group is regular study through the Word of God
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9:30am // Room D208
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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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.
Median Adults
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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.
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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 // C232
Marcus Malone has led this group for nearly a decade. His prayer for his group is that they would passionately follow Christ in every aspect of their lives and that they would find community together in his group.
This is a group of singles who draw closer to God and support each other as they experience life. They strive to learn, serve, grow together, and recognize our Savior in all they do.
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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 // 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 // D114a
Jeff has served at IBC for nearly two decades. His prayer for the group is that they would grow together, learn to lean on one another, and deepen their relationship with God.
This is a group made up of married couples of all ages. Some have school age children, and others have grown children. The studies vary between marriage/kids and life studies.
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9:30am // D119
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9:30am - D114b
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 // D217
This small group is made up of people in their 30s and 40s. The focus of the group is regular study through the Word of God
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9:30am // Room D208
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 // 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 // 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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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.
Senior Adults
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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.
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9:30am // Room C224
IBC has Linda Hoffman’s home church for many years and has served as a small group leader for 64 years. Her prayer for her small group is that they would see others find Christ as their Lord and Savior.
This group is made up of ladies around 55 years of age and up. They study God’s Word each Sunday and try to put those concepts into practice in their daily lives. They have a desire to share the Gospel with those around them.
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9:30am // Room C232
Jan Gee has been a member at IBC since 2008 and has served as a small group leader since 2015. Her prayer for her small group is that they would grow deeper in their spiritual lives and illuminate Jesus in all they do.
This is a group of women who love God and each other. They try to care for each other whether the need is spiritual or physical. They use the “Explore the Bible” curriculum.
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9:30am // Room C224
Details coming soon.
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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 // 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 // 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 // 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 // Room D120
Lynn Gray has been a small group leader and a deacon at 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 // Room D115
Pamela Dickens has been a member at IBC since 1983. Her prayer for her group is that members continue to grow in the Lord and will continue to serve others.
This is a group of women from various backgrounds in life that are mature Christians (60+). This group is seeking to know and serve our Lord. This is a close group that meets outside the church to fellowship. All are welcome!
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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 // C232
Marcus Malone has led this group for nearly a decade. His prayer for his group is that they would passionately follow Christ in every aspect of their lives and that they would find community together in his group.
This is a group of singles who draw closer to God and support each other as they experience life. They strive to learn, serve, grow together, and recognize our Savior in all they do.
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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. We love Him and love learning more about Him.
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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.
Homegroups
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Mondays // 6:30pm // The Timbers Neighborhood
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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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 // 6:30pm // 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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Mondays // 6:30pm // Shawnee Area
This home group provides opportunities to serve both the church and the surrounding community. It exists to give adults a welcoming place to ask questions, seek the Lord, and grow in their faith.
The group is led by Virgil Watson, who has served as a small group leader for many years. The group meets weekly in his home, and his hope is that everyone who attends would encounter God through Scripture, prayer, and authentic community.
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This is a new group. More details to come. They meet Wednesday nights at 6:30pm.
Equip Classes (Wednesday Nights)
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Wednesdays // 6:30pm // Room D115
This class is taught by Mary Keck, who, along with her husband Jim, has attended IBC since 2002. Mary has been teaching children’s Sunday school since 2011. Recently, she has felt a calling from God to help create more opportunities for prayer within the church, with the desire for members to grow in having a more abundant and intentional prayer life, and to have dedicated times and spaces for prayer.
In her Wednesday night Equip class on prayer, Mary uses Timothy Keller’s book Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God. The class explores the necessity of prayer, the reasons we pray, and practical ways to deepen one’s prayer life and develop a closer intimacy with God. Participants also spend time getting to know one another and sharing prayer requests.
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Wednesdays // 6:30pm // Room C231
Esta clase es dirigida por Miguel Vásquez, quien ha sido miembro de IBC desde el año 2021 y comenzó a servir como líder de grupo pequeño al año siguiente. Su oración por el grupo es que honren a Dios, se amen unos a otros y compartan las Buenas Nuevas de Jesús con más hispanos en Shawnee y las áreas cercanas.
El grupo está compuesto por adolescentes y adultos de habla hispana de todas las edades, que comparten una pasión por la evangelización y el discipulado. Juntos estudian las Escrituras, buscan aplicar sus verdades en la vida diaria y oran por el avance del Reino de Dios.
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Wednesdays // 6:30pm // Room D119
This class is taught by Beth Richards. More information to come.
Signup for this class here.
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Wednesdays // 6:30pm // Room D114a
This class is taught by Linda Brown. More information to come.
Signup for this class here.
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Wednesdays // 6:30pm // Room D117b
Dr. Jeff DeGiacomo has served as the Senior Pastor at IBC since 2022. Dr. Aaron Fullbright has served at IBC since 2010 as the Student Minister and, now, the Discipleship Minister. They both have a passion to make disciples among families starting with their own families. This class is a picture of what they hope to accomplish in their own homes.
This class is designed to help parents take advantage of time, milestones, and moments so they can better disciple their kids. Sometimes the key to family discipleship isn't to carve out time to talk about Jesus. Instead, the key is to take advantage of ordinanry moments and turn those into gospel conversations with our kids.
Signup for this class here.
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Wednesdays // 6:30pm // Room D120b
Travis Kliewer is an optometrist at Shawnee Vision Source. He and his wife, Jackie, have two children, Rylin and Davis, and they have been members of IBC since 2012. His class is designed to help new believers understand what it means to grow in their walk with Jesus. It serves as a next-step resource for those who have recently placed their faith in Christ, guiding them from the initial decision to follow Jesus into a deeper, more practical, and personal faith journey.
Signup for this class here.
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Wednesdays // 6:30pm // Room D117a
Larry Walker has been a member at IBC since 2010 and began serving as a small group leader in 2015.
This 7-week course is being offered in order to provide an overview of the prosperity gospel. How does the prosperity gospel align with Scripture? Additionally, topics on money and wealth in general, will be presented from a Biblical perspective.
Signup for this class here.
Care Groups (Begin Jan. 26th)
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Mondays // 6:00pm // Upstairs Student Building
Signup here or just show up!
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Mondays // 6:00pm // Room C224
Annie Worlund has grown up at Immanuel Baptist Church and now considers it a blessing to raise her three children within the same community.
This class provides a safe and welcoming space for mothers who may be experiencing the emotional challenges of the postpartum season, including feelings of anxiety, sadness, overwhelm, isolation, or uncertainty. Participants are reminded that they are not alone and are not failing. Together, the group explores Scripture and engages in honest discussions about postpartum mental health, learning to recognize these struggles and respond with both faith and practical support. The class aims to encourage and equip mothers, offering reassurance that even in seasons of exhaustion and doubt, God is present, compassionate, and actively at work. It is not about having it all together, but about finding hope, healing, and the understanding that help and restoration are possible.
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Mondays // 6:00pm // Room C223
Amy LaRue is the Director of Family Support Groups for Hope is Alive, host of the Finding Hope Podcast, and the 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 provides oversight to Finding Hope and Hope After Loss support groups across the U.S., with a mission to remind families impacted by addiction that they are not alone, it is not their fault, and there is hope.
Finding Hope helps you navigate your loved pone's substance use disorder. Our meeting is a confidential, faith-based place for you to learn how to help your loved one, help yourself, and FIND HOPE!
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WEDNESDAYS // 6:30pm // Room TBD
Walking through grief is hard, but this class is designed for you to walk through it in community. The grief share class starts with a prayer, and we have a video and a workbook that goes with the video. Then, we discuss the video and have a time to openly share about anything else. Talking is not mandatory but is suggested.
Walking through grief is hard, but this class is designed for you to walk through it in community. The grief share class starts with a prayer, and we have a video and a workbook that goes with the video. Then, we discuss the video and have a time to openly share about anything else. Talking is not mandatory but is suggested.
Other
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Sundays // 8:00am // Room D118
Deepen Discipleship is an in-depth study through the New Testament to help you better understand what it means to follow Jesus, build healthy spiritual habits, and cultivate a passion for the nations. While the course is required for those going on the mission field with IMB, it is open to any church members with a passion for or exploring a call to missions! The course is offered seasonally, and meeting times vary depending on the semester. If you're interested in more information about Deepen Discipleship, please contact Lauren (lauren@ibcshawnee.org) for more information!
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Wednesdays // 5:30pm // Room C230
Join us as we learn English as a second language!
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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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Wednesdays // 6:30pm // Room C224
Candyce has attended Immanuel for 20 years and began working in the office in 2008. Since 2017, she has had the privilege of teaching a class that explores books of the Bible while encouraging personal reflection on growing more Christ-like.
The class greatly values collaborative discussions and utilizes diverse resources to ensure theological soundness in our studies.
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Wednesdays // 6:30pm // Room C230
Crystal has been attending IBC her entire life. She participated in A Woman’s Heart for many years before becoming its leader four years ago. Her prayer for the group is that the women would learn to live lives fully surrendered to the Lord and seek to bring Him glory in every aspect of life as Christian women.
The class is made up of women of all ages and life stages. When they gather, they focus on practical ways to live a life honoring to the Lord.