At Parkwood Church, our small group ministry is designed to foster deep connections and spiritual growth within our community. These intimate gatherings provide a welcoming space for members to build meaningful relationships, share personal experiences, and support one another through life’s ups and downs. By participating in a small group, individuals benefit from personalized encouragement, accountability, and a sense of belonging that larger gatherings often can’t offer. Through engaging discussions and collaborative study, our groups help members deepen their faith, discover their purpose, and strengthen their bond with both God and fellow believers. Join a small group at Parkwood Church and experience the transformative power of genuine, supportive community.
Interested in leading a small group?
All leaders must complete the Small Group Leadership training at Parkwood. Once you have completed the leadership training, you may propose a new group.
Fall 2024 Studies and Leaders
Fall Bible studies will meet starting the week of 10/6 and will end the week of 11/23. Please explore the options below, and if one of our small groups interests you, reach out to the leaders directly for more information. Contact information is listed in the study description.
Jesus Love Group
Marriette Horschel
- Title: Sharing Jesus’ Love
- Time: Monthly | Contact Marriette for schedule
- Contact: 205-746-4970
- Description: This group will meet monthly. There will be time for devotion, prayer and sharing, followed by a project that will be completed during the meeting time. This project will be directed toward a person or group each month that has a need or needs to be shown Jesus’ Love. For example, gift boxes for our college students, food prepared for a person(s) who are ill. Crock pot soups for the widows.
- Location: Parkwood Church – Fellowship Hall
- Handicapped Accessible: Yes
- Childcare: No
Women’s Call To Adventure Group
Erika Bain & Gena Mueller
- Title: The Call To Adventure
- Time: Saturday (Time TBD)
- Contact: 256-613-2248
- Description: Everyone has a dream! You may not be able to describe it. You may have forgotten it. You may even no longer believe in it. But it’s there. Join a group of ladies who are ready to begin a new journey in life. The Call to Adventure small group is a call to leave the comfortable and familiar and challenge ourselves to go deeper spiritually and physically with God. (Bruce Wilkinson’s Book “The Dream Giver”)
- Location: Multiple Locations
- Handicapped Accessible: Yes
- Child Friendly: Yes
Men of Merit Group
Adam Hogue
- Title: The Book of Revelation
- Time: TBD
- Contact: 205-602-3494
- Description: Our group will meet with the purpose of learning a skill that every man should know along with a related biblical lesson.
- Location: Parkwood Church – location will vary depending on the topic
- Handicapped Accessible: No
- Childcare: No
- Target Audience: Men and teen boys
Discipleship Group
Chad & Connie Awtrey
- Title: The Holy Spirit and You
- Time: Weekly | Fridays @ 7pm
- Contact: chad.awtrey@gmail.com
- Description: This small group will study the book “The Holy Spirit and You” by Dennis and Rita Bennett with the goal of helping participants understand, embrace, and utilize the gifts of the Holy Spirit in their daily lives. We will explore the Biblical foundation of these gifts and encourage each other to tap into the Holy Spirit’s power for a more impactful and fruitful walk with the Lord.
- Location: Awtrey’s home
- Handicapped Accessible: No
- Childcare: No