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Find Community in a Small Discipleship Group
Throughout the Bible, you can see that God often did amazing things through groups of people. God provided Adam, Abraham, Moses, and the great King David with companions, family, and other leaders. Jesus, especially, worked in a group. He selected twelve men (and many other men and women) to be his followers – and then he chose three (Peter, James, and John) to join his inner circle. These people became the leadership team of the early church. And the Apostle Paul traveled in groups for his missionary journeys and appointed elders to oversee churches he planted. It’s clear that God does big things through small groups.
Our small Discipleship Groups at KUMC are an important part of helping individuals grow together in Christlikeness through friendship, study, and accountability. Life is better when it’s lived together:
We work better together. A group can accomplish far more than an individual can accomplish on their own. As your group meets, you’ll go and grow further, faster.
We learn better together. When we seek to understand scripture or what God intends for our lives, there are others there to help us discern. And when we stumble or question, we can rely upon each other’s accountability, support, and prayers.
We help each other. In a small Discipleship Group, you will experience the warmth of community that comes from knowing others and being known by them. You will form a bond of friendship that will last for years to come.
We strengthen each other. It is easy to get caught up in busy-ness, discouragement, and the distraction of worldly things. As you meet and you all seek to become more like Jesus, you will find it easier to stay and grow stronger together.
Our small Discipleship Groups are launching again in September, and we want you to be included! Check out the active groups below – and if you are interested but are looking for a group that meets on a different day or time, contact Terry Bolender at tbolender@kentmethodist.com:
Check out the active groups below:
An Invitation For Members Living At Wesley Des Moines
If you are living at Wesley Des Moines and would like to be part of a small Discipleship Group that meets there, we would love to hear from you. There have been some initial conversations, and we would welcome your input at an upcoming meeting to chat about possible dates, frequency, and format. Do we want to meet weekly, twice monthly, or on some other schedule? There will be time for connection and sharing – do we want a study? Or perhaps a video to watch and discuss? Please contact us at general@kentmethodist.com or (253) 852-3900 to find out more – the date is yet to be determined.
Discipleship Group Updates
Our Discipleship Small Groups are on a summer break until September. If you would like to learn more about either joining or starting a new small group, please get in touch with any of the following leaders:
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This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Youth Room. New people are welcome to join!
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This group meets weekly on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon in Room 21. New people are welcome at any time!
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This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in Room 21. We would love to have you join us!
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This D-Group helps to connect and support parents. We hope this group can be a place where everyone experiences growth in their faith through Bible study and prayer and that it will be a comfortable space where we can share the highs and lows of parenting alongside one another. Please join us!
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Check back for the fall schedule.
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new – contact us for the schedule.
Young Adult Small Group
Pastor Jim and Sandra host a Young Adult Small Group at their home on Sunday evenings from September to June. This is a post-high-school discipleship small group for anyone who would like to meet other Christians, learn about following Jesus, share good food at the table, and study what the Bible teaches about how to apprentice your life to Jesus. Join us for our summer activities listed below! Friends are always welcome.
Normal schedule:
Bible Study and Dinner at Pastor Jim’s, 6:30 to 8 p.m. most Sundays. Contact us for details.
Currently on summer break.
July 12, 2026
Barbecue and Yard Games, 12-3 PM at Pastor Jim and Sandra’s
August 2, 2026
Lunch and Mini Golf after church
United Women in Faith Circle Groups
New women are welcome at any time!
Susanna Wesley Circle: This group meets on the third Sunday of the month, September through June, at 3 p.m. on Zoom. They are studying Immigration and the Bible: A Guide for Radical Welcome, by Joan M. Maruskin. New people are welcome at any time!
Lydia Circle: You are invited to join the Lydia Circle for lively conversation & Bible study, “Praying with Power,” by Patsy Clairmont, on the third Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. - noon in Room 20. Contact us for more information.
Let Us Help You Find the Right Small Discipleship Group
Beginning the small group journey with a group can be a powerful experience, and we recommend you give that a shot. However, we know your time, schedule, and preferences don’t always align with our current groups—we’re here to help! Click on this link and fill out the form to let us know a little bit more about you, and we will do our best to pair you with a group.
More Information
Call the church office at (253) 852-3900 or email us below to find the group that's right for you!