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Contact: lifegroups@thebrookchurch.com, 256-837-6633

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CO-ED/Couples Groups

Bergman Life Group

Leaders / Hosts:  Ray & Susan Bergman

830-5709

rbergman@knology.net

 

Meeting Time:  Thursdays, 7 PM

Childcare:  None Provided

Focus:  We meet to grow our relationships and study God’s word together.  Our topics of discussion are chosen by group consensus.  Group members are both single and married, and 40+ years old. 

Leader Bio:  Ray and Susan have been empty nesters for more than 10 years; have four married children and four grandkids.  They have been members of The Brook since 1998.

Location:  115 Stoneway Trail, Madison

 

Fields Life Group

Leaders:  Garet & Alison Fields

830-4461 or 457-0535

Alison.fields@knology.net

 

Meeting Time:  Sundays, 5 - 7 PM

 

Hosts:  Peter & Kate LaCasse

325-4923

Focus:  We are a couples group that focuses on a range of topics related to life, family, and spiritual development with relevance in today’s culture.

Leader Bio:  Garet and Alison have been married 9 years and have two young children, Levi and Kara, with another boy on the way in September.  They became members of The Brook shortly after they were married and have been serving here ever since.  Garet is a mechanical engineer and Alison stays at home with the kids.  They are always up for an adventure and enjoy traveling every chance they get.

Location:  154 Equestrian Lane, Madison

 

Gireth Life Group

Leaders / Hosts:  Mark & Cathy Gireth

783-4853 or 233-8887

mark.gireth@ngc.com

 

Meeting Time:  Sundays, 5 - 7 PM

Focus:  Growing together - Through real life applications of God's Word.

Leader Bio:  Mark & Cathy have been members of The Brook for more than 10 years and have been involved in Life Groups for over 8 years. During this time they have developed close friendships, grown spiritually, and learned the importance of investing in the lives of others outside of corporate worship.

Location:  241 Watterson Way, Madison




Harper Life Group

Leaders:  Daiven & Ginger Harper

216-9130

dthgvh@bellsouth.net

 

Meeting Time:  Sundays, 5 - 7 PM

Focus:  To grow and deepen together in Christ.  Married with or without children, Causal and Contemporary studies with plenty of opportunity to connect with one another.

Leader Bio:  Daiven and Ginger have been married for 8 years with one 4 year old son, Annin. They have lived in the area for most of their lives but love to travel. They enjoy many activities such as golfing, bowling and movies. Most of all they love their new found family in their life group.

Location: Rotates, please contact leader for host location.

 

Single/Single Again Life Group

Leaders: Tammy Smith

783-1243

tammydee@knology.net

 

Beth Cox

230-5761

bcox@tickets.com

 

Linda Bowman

Meeting Time:  Sundays, 5 - 7 PM

Focus:  Our group desires to grow deeper in our relationship with God and with each other.  The food is good, but the fellowship is richer. We are committed to loving and supporting one another.  We have fun together by planning and attending several social and service activities throughout the year.  Though anyone is welcome to attend, most of us range in age from 30-50 with high school or older children.

Location: Rotates, please contact leader for host location.

 

Smith Life Group

Leaders: David & Nancy Smith

837-1081

david@praisetopia.org

Meeting Time:  Sundays, 5 - 7 PM

Focus:  Growth.  The focus of our group is to build relationships with each other and with God.  We are a group of (primarily) married couples of various ages, usually with preschool through high school kids.

Leader Bio:  David and Nancy have been married for over 20 years and they both sing on the Brook's praise team.  They have two teenage children, Callie and Nathan.

Location:  Please contact leader for host location. 

 

Walther Life Group

Leaders: Dane & Karen Walther

325-9012

karen.walther@knology.net

Meeting Time:  Sundays, 5 - 7 PM

Hosts: Darrell & Ashley Brown

721-1286

Focus:  To make our friends more like family and to take our relationships with God and each other beyond the surface.  We want to forge relationships that will last, while we help each other through life and in our daily walk with Christ.

Leader Bio:  Dane and Karen have been married for 9 years and have three children, Melea (5), Cade (3), and Emma (2).  Dane is an electrical engineer and Karen, an elementary education major, stays home with the children.  They have been members of The Brook for 3 years.

Location:  268 Vine Cliff Drive, Harvest

 

Wooten Life Group

Leader:  Rex Wooten

348-8319

rexwooten@knology.net

Meeting Time:  Thursdays, 6:30 - 8 PM

Childcare:  None Provided

Hosts:  Steve & Darlene Pierce

536-6636

Focus:  The group will use a variety of studies focusing on growing in our personal relationship with The Lord as well as one another while working through the challenges of Christian life.

Leader Bio:  Sweetie and I have been at The Brook since 1998 and it is the only church home we have ever known.  We have been married for 32 years and have 3 adult sons.  Our hope is to draw people who are reluctant to attend a life group (as most of us were) and to make the group a comfortable place that is real, honest, and focused on getting closer to God.

Location:  2816 Thurman Road, Huntsville

 

Young Singles Life Group

Leader / Host:  Lana Barshinger

325-9924

knlbarsh@googlemail.com

Meeting Time:  Wednesdays, 7 PM

Focus:  The Greek word "kairos" means an "opportune time" and adequately describes the 'twenty-something' age of exploration and discovery.  Join this Kairos group for shared meals, authentic conversations, studying Jesus' teachings, intercession for needs, and service projects.

Leader Bio:  Lana has worked with young adults for over 10 years.  She is energized by their high energy and encouraged by their potential.  Lana has been happily married to her husband, Keith, for over 18 years and has an 8th grade daughter, Erin.

Location:  104 Cork Alley, Madison

Men's Groups

Men's Life Group

Leaders:  Brian Mayfield

542-8461

brian@thebrookchurch.com

 

Dee Lauderdale

325-6986

Dee.lauderdale@gmail.com

 

Host:  Andy MacKenzie

430-9544

Meeting Time:  Sundays, 5 - 7 PM

Focus:  This is a group designed to reach, connect, and encourage men in their walk with Christ and in their relationships with each other.

Leader Bio:  Brian is the Lead Pastor of The Brook and considers his Life Group a top priority.  "Being able to get real with other men - to encourage and challenge each other - is something we owe ourselves & our families.  This is essential in walking with the Lord!"  Dee has been married for 24+ years to Susan and has two daughters, Savanna, 19, and Sara, 13.  He is an IT Security Manager at Amtec Corp and previously spent 11 years as Senior Pastor, Church Planter, and Executive Pastor.

Location:  329 Old Overton Drive, Madison

Women's Groups

MacKenzie Life Group

Leader:  Kathy MacKenzie

430-9544

kathymack@knology.net

Meeting Time:  Tuesdays, 10 AM - Noon

Childcare:  Provided at The Brook

Focus:  We are a group of ladies of all ages that are meeting in order to grow in our relationship with Christ and each other.

Leader Bio:  Kathy is a stay at home mom, married to Andy with two daughters, Sarah, 9, and Ashley, 7.  They have been attending The Brook for 4 1/2 years.

Location:  The Brook Church, Building 4

 

Mayfield Life Group

Leader:  Morgan Mayfield

542-8462

morgansmayfield@gmail.com

 

Meeting Time:  Mondays, 6:30 PM

Childcare:  Available if needed.  Please contact leader.

Focus:  This group is for women of all ages from all walks of life who desire to live out God's call on our life together.

Leader Bio:  Morgan is married to Brian and has two young children.  She has been investing in life groups for 5 years.  Her goal in life is to know God and make Him known.  Her passion is to encourage and challenge those around her as they do life together.

Location:  Please contact leader for host location.

 

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