Home Churches

A Home Church is a smaller, more intimate group of believers that want to study and be lead in their relationship with the Lord.  Most home groups meet on a common interest, topic, or demographic.  We have home groups for newly married couples, young adults, empty nesters, families, and many more.

Cornerstone Community Group :: John & Bonnie Wytsma :: bjwytsma1@hotmail.com
Tuesdays 7pm :: The Wytsma Home
Cornerstone is a "mixed" home group of men and women, both working and retired, singles and couples, 50 yrs and up. We enjoy a fellowship time each week and then a time of study. We normally use a video study of a book or topic of interest, followed by a discussion. We also often just meet for a potluck and time of fellowship. Our last study was " The Reason for God " by Timothy Keller. This year's study is STBT. We also enjoy outside activities as a group when the opportunities come up. (such as concerts)

Young Married Couples :: Collin & Angie Brooks :: angiebrooksie@gmail.com
Mondays 7pm :: The Brooks Home
This is a home church for young married couples who want to become connected at Antioch and build community through fellowship and fun. We decide on a curriculum at our first meeting and occasionally take breaks from our study to focus on building relationships within our group.

Active Empty Nesters :: Jay & Jill Platner :: jillandjay@bendbroadband.com
1st Sunday 5:30pm potluck :: 3rd Sunday activity after church
Our group will be a community of people who love the Lord and participating in outdoor activities. On the first Sunday of the month we will meet in our home for fellowship and time in the Word. The third Sunday of the month, we will meet after church to get out and enjoy our beautiful surroundings – hiking, biking, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, kayaking, canoeing, etc. This will not be a competitive group. All activities will be "age appropriate." If you are looking to connect with others at Antioch who enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, please join us!

Financial Peace University :: Audrey Velez :: audrey@antiochchurch.org
Thursday 7pm :: Antioch Office

Financial Peace University :: Gordon & Lea Nyberg :: gordonnyberg@gmail.com, leanyberg@gmail.com :: Beginning early March :: 60989 Snowberry Place. Bend, OR

Financial Peace University :: Chris & Darcy Bridges :: bridgesfamily17@gmail.com
Thursdays, 6:30pm :: 1591 NW Elgin Ave. Bend,

Financial Peace University :: Pete Cristoff :: pchristoff@gmail.com
Sundays 7:00pm :: 60946 Garrison Drive Bend, Or 97702

Financial Peace University :: Jack & Marilyn Niewold :: professorjack@bendbroadband.com :: 660 C Avenur, Terrebonne Or.

Strengthening Your Marriage :: Terry & Carol Ranstad :: ctrans@bendcable.com
Thursdays 6:30pm :: The Ranstad Home
The premise of this group is that our culture, life's challenges, and our tendencies to go our own way cause difficulties in marriages. We will address communication, financial, and parenting issues along with personal issues brought up by group members themselves. Our lessons will be based on scriptural guidelines with our mission statement contained in Ephesians 5: 33 commanding that husbands love their wives, and wives respect their husbands. The curriculum will include a marriage manual, published by Life Innovations. There will be weekly assignments and occasional memory verses included. This will be an 8-week course limited to no more than 6 couples.

New To Bend :: Bob & Cheryl Shaw :: rebecca@antiochchurch.org
Sundays, 2:00pm, Antioch Ministry Building 255 Sw Bluff Dr
This group is excited to welcome anyone and everyone who considers themselves "new to Bend" or "New to Antioch." Bob and Cheryl will kick the group off at the Antioch Ministry building and we will grow the group into our next home church study group. Day, time and location are subject to change. Please contract Rebecca to get involved with others who are looking for a Bend family, and some guidance while getting adjusted into a new place.

Home Church :: Jim & Sharon Wilkens Pete & Dara Christoff :: jimwilkens@yahoo.com :: Wednesdays, 6:30pm :: SE & SW Bend
Currently studying the book of John, our group is very friendly and welcoming! We are sincerely seeking to know God and follow Him, while sharing in each other's lives. Demographic varies, but mostly couples in the late 20's/ early 30's. Singles welcome as well!

Home Church :: Ryan & Crystal Andrews :: crystal@antiochchurch.org
Mondays, 7-8:30pm :: SW Bend
Our group's focus will be on developing a supportive community and becoming great friends through sharing with one another, having fun and learning together.

Men's & Women's Groups

MEN'S GROUPS
Interested in a Men's group at Antioch?  The current groups are listed below, so find one you line and contact the leaders.

Men's Breakfast :: Brandon Reynolds :: brandon@antiochchurch.org
Fridays 6:30am - 7:45am :: Cafe Sintra - Bond St. Downtown Bend
Church isn't just a Sunday morning thing.  Men's Breakfast was created for guys just like you.  It gives you a chance to join in, meet other men at Antioch and discuss all that life is.  Throughout the year we look at various scripture and books by leading Christian authors. We look forward to meeting you on Friday.

Sons of Thunder :: Micah Bournes :: micahbournes@yahoo.com
Young men seeking to spiritually mature through the study of scripture and transparent accountability.

Thursday Afternoon :: Brandon Reynolds :: brandon@antiochchurch.org
Thursdays 4pm - 5p :: Level 2 - Old Mill Shops
Looking for a place and some guys to sit back and debrief the day or life with? Thursday at 4, is a low-key highly conversational group of guys who want to connect with other guys and talk shop with.

WOMEN'S GROUPS
Interested in joining a Women's group at Antioch?  The current groups are listed below.  Find one you like and contact the leader to get connected.

Young Women's Small Group :: Linda Van Voorst & Katy Mallatt :: katymallat@msn.com
Tuesdays 7pm :: Katy Mallatt's Home
This group consists of married and single women looking to deepen their relationship with God and each other. Learn with us, as we look at the behind-the-scenes truth of the main events of Jesus' life – so that his life can affect our lives, today, right were we live, in the midst of our weaknesses and failures.

Becoming a Woman of Extraordinary Faith :: Tish Mortensen :: tishmortensen@yahoo.com
Fridays 10am :: The Mortensen Home
In this Study, we want women to find and know who they are in Christ. We will be able to grow from experiences we have had in our life and become more dependent on the Lord and truly understand our Faith and His love for us. We will be going through Extraordinary Women, by Julie Clinton, in an engaging 10-week format. Through this study, women are encouraged to know God by spending time with Him and seeking His heart.

Women's Bible Study :: Tangy Taylor :: tange@bendcable.com
Wednesdays 9am - 11am :: Antioch Church Office
This group is open to women of all ages and stages. Our desire is to study God's Word to know Him, hear what He is saying to us through His Word and encourage one another to live for His glory. Learn! Listen! Live!! You'll enjoy learning how to study your Bible, insightful discussions each week and being part of a meaningful community at Antioch. We will be studying the book of Romans.

MomAid :: Brenda Jacobson :: brenda@dbjacobson.com
Fridays 9:30am - 11:30am
MomAid (formerly GUM) is a group of Moms meeting together to encourage each other. We focus primarily on three areas: our relationship with the Lord, raising godly children, and our relationship with our husbands.

Running Community :: Justine Deets & Melissa Lloyd :: justine@antiochchurch.org
outside trails/parks
This group is for women who are looking for accountability, building relationships, and growth in fellowship with other women who enjoy being active or who are looking for ways to remain healthy. Not only will we be a running group but also we will discuss the joys and struggles of our lives as well as maintain a healthy lifestyle through the mind, body, and soul. The goal of this group is to live life together and keep each other accountable in our daily health but most importantly our spiritual health. So lets get together, run, pray, and worship our Lord!

Prayer & Praise :: Emily Wells :: emilyawells@hotmail.com
3rd Tuesday, 8:15-9:30pm :: 61247 Morning Tide Pl.
This group is a time set apart each month for God, specifically through prayer. As women we gather to exalt the Lord and praise him through words and songs. We lay our burdens and worries before Him and gain intimacy with Him through our time together.

Women's Book Club :: Pamela Johnson :: pamelasheretrilogy@yahoo.com
Last Wednesday, 1pm-3pm :: Kilns College
We read a book a month, from a wide variety of literary genres. But the fun really begins when we meet for discussion. You'll enjoy the connections you make and the varied opionins, preferences and insights make it a great learning opportunity. Contact Pamela Johnson to find out this month's read and we'll see at the Kilns.

Early Morning Women's Fellowship :: Amy Loomis :: jaloomis3@hotmail.com
Wednesdays 6:30am :: Backporch Coffee- 1052 NW Newport Ave.
This early morning group is open to women who may not be available during the day, find evening meetings challenging or just love getting their day started early. We will promote Christian values and strengthen the four pillars that define Antioch church through weekly discussions. We seek to support, inspire and encourage women in their faith through a caring community.

Living A Life of Gratitude :: Jennifer Sturdy :: jenn.sturdy@gmail.com
Mondays, 7pm :: Antioch Ministry Building 255 SW Bluff Dr
This women's group meets every Monday evening at 7pm in the church offices to join in meaningful community around the topics of gratitude and living fully, right where you are

Learning Groups

Essentials of the Christian Faith :: Rick Gearhardt :: info@antiochchurch.org
Sunday's, January 29th, 6-8 weeks , 8:30am :: Bend Senior high
This class will meet at Bend High for 6-8 weeks in order to better understand the essentials of the Christian faith. Come ready to ask questions and learn. Anyone and everyone is welcome!

Kilns College :: In pursuance of Adult Education, Antioch has a unique partnership with Kilns College in Bend and encourages adults to see the Kilns courses in Bible, Church History, Justice, Art, Apologetics and Personal Calling and Mission as viable options for pursuing both community and knowledge.

Kilns College has a 1 Year Bible Diploma we recommend to people of all ages as well as a special “Audit” rate for those not seeking a diploma, but interested in certain classes and topics.

To view upcoming course offerings at Kilns College, visit online at www.kilnscollege.org or simply click the Kilns logo in the footer below.

Interest Groups

Interest groups are aimed at creating opportunities for people to have Christian fellowship centered on common interests or activities.

Gardening :: Beckie Gamble :: becbend@yahoo.com
1st Wednesday of each month 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Love your flower and/or vegetable garden?  Learn with fellow gardeners what works and doesn’t work in Central Oregon and what to do when.  We’ll base format on Sunset’s “What to do each month.”  We can learn from each other and about each other while sharing this passion for God’s wonderful creations.

Homeschool Educators :: Debi Stangeland :: dkstangeland@gmail.com
Various days and times
We are a group to connect home educators at Antioch Church. Our target audience is anyone who already home educates or is interested in learning more about home education. We plan to cover various topics including, but not limited to curriculum, parent support, teaching methods, and community activities. www.facebook.com/groups/antioch.home.ed/

Antioch Choir :: Ben Larson :: ben@antiochchurch.org
Thursdays 7pm :: Antioch Church Office
Are you musically gifted and looking for a chance to sing and hang out with some cool people? Then we have a place for you! No experience necessary, must be in high school or older. E-mail today...we'd love to meet you!

Outdoor Groups

Antioch Outdoors Group :: Kirk & Jay Whitney:: oregonduckgal@yahoo.com
A couple times per month :: Various locations
The Antioch Outdoors Group is a group for Antioch attendees of any age (although mostly targeted towards adults that are interested in participating in outdoor activities thus getting to fellowship with other members of Antioch that may enjoy their same favorite recreational activities. We plan to hold an actual outdoors event once per month, with the addition of a get-together/fellowship/brainstorming the next activity meeting the first Thursday or every month at a different public location.

Group Sign Up

Want to Lead a Group?

Interested in leading a Community Group at Antioch?
 
While Antioch offers many different types and styles of community groups, we know that needs are constantly arising and changing; therefore, we always encourage the formation of new groups.
 
If you have a passion for a type of group that is not currently available, we would gladly support you as you think about beginning one.
 
If you are interested in starting a group or would like to find out more about group leadership, please contact Brandon Reynolds