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Find A Group

Where do I start? How do I get into a group? Just the fact of you asking those questions excites us as you investigate group life at Journey. Groups at Journey are located in one of five regions throughout the Raleigh area with several even happening at our Journey Campus. Below you will find the groups divided by regions. Click on a region and begin your search for a group that meets your demographics. Once you have selected a group, you can e-mail the leader for more information on that group. If you don't find a group that meets your criteria, email us at groups@takeajourney.org for some help or to register for our next "Group Launch.

GROWTH OPTIONS:

Connect Groups
  • Entry Point to engage into group life
  • Lasts for one 14-week semester
  • Centered around a topic or interest
  • Focuses on building friendships
  • Engages in spiritual conversation
  • Members move to engage in Life Groups
Life Groups
  • Carries through multiple semesters
  • Follows sermon guided curriculum
  • Centers around region and season of life
  • Focuses on reaching others within their community
  • Facilitated group discussion
  • Do Life Together/Build Deeper Relationships
Growth Classes
  • Primarily takes place at church campus
  • Centers around a core teaching for spiritual growth
  • Larger numerical environment
  • Teaching with times of dialogue
  • Length of class will vary with content
Triads
  • Reproduces discipleship model
  • Consists of three men or three women
  • Duration is for two semesters (six months)
  • Meets weekly around planned curriculum
  • Emphasizes truth of God's Word, transparency, and mutual accountability
  • Meeting location can be anywhere

Journey Church
Small Groups

Region 1 - CONNECT Groups

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Group:

LADIES - All Ages

Day/Time: Tuesday @ 9:30am
Study: “No Other Gods”
Idol worship may seem like ancient history, but the modern-day version---from family and finances to soccer and day-care---can compete with God's rightful place in our lives. Minter explores what happens when good desires become objects of worship---and shows you how to exchange everyday gods for the one true God.
Facilitator: Blaire Callaghan
Phone: 919-671-3397
Email: paulandblaire@aol.com

Group:

LADIES - All Ages

Day/Time: Sunday @ 6-7:30pm
Study: “Forgiven and Set Free”
A study that effectively ministers God’s healing grace to women who are suffering remorse and guilt after an abortion, bringing the emotional scars “out of the dark past and into His holy light” where true and lasting healing can take place. Intimately and confidentially, we will deal with issues such as: Relief and Denial, Anger, Forgiveness, Depression, Letting Go, and Acceptance.
Facilitator: Sonya Goddard
Phone: 919-244-5245
Email: sonyagoddard@nc.rr.com

Group:

LADIES - Moms and Grandmothers

Day/Time: Tuesday @ 7 – 8pm
Study: “Praying for the Prodigal Child
Facilitator: Diane Jones
Phone: 919-878-0742
Email: charlottedj@nc.rr.com

Group:

LADIES - All Ages

Day/Time: Monday @ 6:30pm
Study: “Lord, Change Me!”
If you are tired of praying for others around you to change with little or no results, this is the study for you. “Lord, Change Me” will take you on a journey that will change your life. Surprising things happen when we pray, “Lord, Change Me…don’t change my husband, don’t change my children, don’t change my pastor, change me. "Lord, Change Me!" outlines seven methods of real, inside-out change as well as ways to check to be sure it is God who is doing the changing.
Facilitator: Nancy Foss
Phone: 919-671-8546
Email: fossnancy@hotmail.com

Group:

ALL

Day/Time: Sunday @ 6pm
Topic: “Answers in The Bible through Science”
Learn to answer the BIG questions the world is asking. Find answers about Creation and Evolution, Age of the Earth, Noah’s Flood, the Big Bang and who did Cain marry anyway. Find out how to use science to prove that what the Bible says is true with a focus on the events described in Genesis Chapters 1 –11. Remove the doubts you may have of the authority of Scripture and get closer to God.
Facilitator: Jeff Boettler
Phone: 919-841-7346
Email: heyjeff@nc.rr.com

Group:

ALL

Day/Time: Wednesday @ 6:30pm
Topic: “Biggest Loser”
Journey is getting Fit. This is a Christ centered, total wellness group. Our goal is promote healthy lifestyles both physically as well as spiritually. We will focus on healthy living, participate in healthy activities and support through these positive life changes. Weekly weigh-ins, tips and lots of fun.
Facilitator: Ayanna Scott
Phone: 919-803-0841
Email: kandiscott@aol.com

Group:

ALL

Day/Time: Saturday Mornings
Topic: “Experience the Outdoors”
Are you tired of sitting around on Saturday mornings with nothing to do? Well wake up, meet up, and experience the beauty of nature that has been created for us to enjoy in this city! Hike through a tree covered state park, kayak around a local lake, find a secret cache hidden deep in the woods while geo-caching or get involved in a clean-up effort at a local park. These activities and more are a taste of what to expect from this group.
Facilitator: Josh Seymore & Megan Naugle
Phone: 717-515-9095
Email: seymorej@gmail.com or megan.naugle@gmail.com

Group:

20-30’s

Day/Time: Thursday @ 7pm
Topic: “Life Change—Revelation”
Facilitator: Jared and Kristina Sandine
Phone: 919-271-3849
Email: kasandine@gmail.com

Group:

30-40’s

Day/Time: Wednesday @ 7pm
Topic: “Soul Shaping”
Facilitator: Chris Roddy
Phone: 919-300-1195
Email: croddy@nc.rr.com

REGION 1 - LIFE Groups

Group:

30’s

Day/Time: Wednesday @ 7pm
Leader: Chad Earp
Phone: 919-585-2403
Email: ceme1996@yahoo.com

Group:

30-40’s

Day/Time: Tuesday @ 6:30pm
Leader: Alan Hahn
Phone: 919-781-5713
Email: alanhahn@nrcaknights.com

Group:

30-40’s

Day/Time: Thursday @ 7pm
Leader: Craig Lunsford
Phone: 919-641-4664
Email: lunsftc@gmail.com

Group:

40-50’s

Day/Time: Wednesday @ 7pm
Leader: Diane Davis
Phone: 919-327-0201
Email: dianefly5@att.net

Group:

45 and UP

Day/Time: Tuesday @ 7pm
Leader: Joe Downing
Phone: 919-847-1663
Email: jdown6702@aol.com

Group:

SPANISH – ALL

Day/Time: Wednesday @ 7pm
Leader: William and Danalis Arzola
Phone: 919-847-4762
Email: judathmusic@gmail.com or sinfronterasnc@gmail.com

Group:

COLLEGE

Day/Time: Monday @ 6:30pm
Leader: Adam Neal
Phone: 919-723-8421
Email: aneal@takeajourney.org

Group:

20-30’s

Day/Time: Sunday @ 5:30pm
Leader: Justin Henshaw
Phone: 919-337-6763
Email: ajourneyer@yahoo.com

Region 2 - LIFE Groups

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Group:

20-30’s

Day/Time: Thursday
Leader: Craig Mayhugh
Phone: 919-435-1177
Email: cjmayhugh@nc.rr.com

Group:

40-50’s

Day/Time: Tuesday @ 7pm
Leader: Stephanie Skaff
Phone: 919-602-1465
Email: s-skaff@nc.rr.com

Group:

40-50’s

Day/Time: Wednesday @ 7pm
Leader: Rosario and Cynthia Sales
Phone: 919-554-9312
Email: cleesales@aol.com

Region 3 - CONNECT Groups

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Group:

ALL

Day/Time: Sunday @ 7pm
Topic: “Praying God’s Way”
Talking with Father and Walking Together
Facilitator: Paula Chappell/Mary Jane Johnson
Phone: 919-217-9623
Email: paulachappell@nc.rr.com

Region 3 - LIFE Groups

Group:

30-40’s

Day/Time: Wednesday @ 7pm
Leader: Paul and Meredith Stewart
Phone: 919-329-6353
Email: pandmstewart@yahoo.com

Group:

ALL Ages

Day/Time: Monday @ 7pm
Leader: Susan Trumpler
Phone: 919-608-2697
Email: sue_trumpler@yahoo.com

Group:

ALL

Day/Time: Sunday @ 7pm
Leader: Ray and Shari Padgett
Phone: 919-524-0005
Email: srpadgett@nc.rr.com

Region 4 - LIFE Groups

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Group:

SINGLES 20-30’s

Day/Time: Thursday @ 7pm
Leader: Greg Davis
Phone: 919-632-1483
Email: gregorydavis73@gmail.com

Region 5 - CONNECT Groups

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Group:

MEN - All Ages

Day/Time: Monday @ 6:30
Topic: Journey Men’s Connect Group
Studying the book of Revelation geared to sharpening mens study of the Bible and life application skills so they can better live out their faith in the home, church and marketplace.
Facilitator: Mark Black
Phone: 919-271-3960
Email: mark@markblacklaw.com

Group:

LADIES - All Ages

Day/Time: Thursday @ 9:30am
Topic: Faithful, Abundant, True
Faithful, Abundant, True once again brings together Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer, and Beth Moore in a 7-session study. Kay teaches from the book of Hebrews and challenges us to faithfulness in difficult days. Priscilla teaches from Ephesians 3 on trusting God's ability and how it empowers our faithfulness. Beth teaches on how we can trust the Holy Spirit to enable us to discern truth from error in difficult days.
Facilitator: Tracey Margosian
Phone: 919-859-6456
Email: margosit@nc.rr.com

Group:

ALL

Day/Time: Saturdays 7am/8am – RACE DAY Nov. 14th
Topic: Running
Get motivated to run by running with friends and following a training plan! Runners of ALL skill levels are welcome to come learn to jog and train for your first 5K, or come work towards running your first 10K, or come to work on improving your race times for your 100th race! We have a training plan for everyone! We will work towards training for the Old Reliable Run on Sunday Nov.14. Weekly workout plans will be provided for every skill level, and we will meet up to run as a group Saturday mornings at Lake Lynn (in the parking lot by the Lake Lynn Rec Center). Intermediate/advanced runners at 7am and beginners at 8am! Come run/walk with friends and have fun while you exercise!!
Facilitator: Heather Spruill
Phone: 919-302-4827
Email: kspruill01@hotmail.com

Group:

ALL Ages

Day/Time: TBD-Various
Topic: Working Moms & Kids
Do you face daily challenges trying to balance your life? The demands of motherhood, being a wife, developing a career, maintaining a household and still managing to keep a close walk with God can get overwhelming. Join with other mothers who work outside the home who face these same difficulties. We will discuss strategies for juggling all of your demands, as well as serve as a resource for solutions to some of the daily problems we encounter. More importantly, we will provide support with understanding and compassion for the unique challenges we face.
Facilitator: Jenn Stikeleather
Phone: 919-538-9528
Email: mom2ze@gmail.com

REGION 5 - LIFE Groups

Group:

LADIES – All Ages

Day/Time: Wednesday @ 7pm
Leader: Tammy Byers
Phone: 919-510-0651
Email: tamorabyers@earthlink.net

Group:

30-40’s

Day/Time: Wednesday @ 7pm
Leader: Rob Ferguson
Phone: 919-730-4348
Email: robferguson@yahoo.com

Group:

20-30’s

Day/Time: Wednesday @ 7pm
Leader: Bobby/Amber Medlin
Phone: 919-669-8935
Email: amber.medlin@gmail.com

Group:

20-30’s

Day/Time: Tuesday @ 7pm
Leader: Jeremy Morin/Stephen Caudle
Phone: 919-389-1270 Jeremy / 919-335-3335 Stephen
Email: jfmorin@nc.rr.com / stephen@caudle.com

Title:

NEW BELIEVER’S CLASS

Day/Time: Sunday @ 6pm (begins Sept. 12-6 weeks)
Topic: Do you have trouble articulating what you believe? Do you even know what you believe about God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit? Do you have questions about the Bible? Do you want to learn how to pray? Don't miss this six week environment on Sunday nights as we dig into and answer your questions about the core of your faith.
Facilitator: Paul Crouthamel
Phone: 919-671-5333
Email: paulc@takeajourney.org

Title:

THE TRUTH PROJECT

Day/Time: Tuesday @ 7pm
Topic: Looking at life from a biblical perspective. This study discusses in great detail the relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily life.
Facilitator: Chad Bader/Robbie Carroll
Phone: 585-704-5943
Email: chadbader@gmail.com

Title:

DISCIPLESHIP DEVELOPMENT

Day/Time: Wednesday 6:45-8:45pm (Begins Sept. 15-9 months)
Topic: This powerful and life-changing 9 months series was designed and developed to cultivate your walk with Jesus and encourage your devotion, passion, and purpose for Him. Weekly, scripturally based classes reveal an exciting and profound understanding of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus as participants engage their faith and mature in their relationship with Him! Be prepared to challenge yourself, transform your thoughts, and grow in Christ!
Facilitator: Scott Schuler
Phone: 919-482-6495
Email: scottcschuler@yahoo.com

Title:

Walking With Jesus ON THE NARROW PATH
Understanding…your enemy ...your self …your GOD

Day/Time: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2010
8:30am-1:00pm
Journey Church
Topic: This powerful and enlightening 4 ½ hour seminar was developed to encourage a deeper, more passionate walk with Jesus. Author and teacher Scott Schuler helps attendees gain invaluable insight on the schemes and ways of the enemy, the implication and outcome of our choices in life, and how to engage in a powerful and loving relationship with Jesus! Presented in a passionate and often humorous fashion, visual aids, an interactive handout, group discussions, and moments of reflection enhance this life changing experience. A $5.00 registration fee applies. Morning refreshments and lunch included. No childcare.
Email: lisa@takeajourney.org

Title:

LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS – OPEN TO ALL

Day/Time: Sunday @ 5:30pm
Topic: Leadership Essentials seeks to gather individuals around a common mission and vision in order to combine their gifts to accomplish something bigger than they could do on their own. Leadership is influence, nothing more nothing less. Christian leadership is then Christ like influence. Whether you are a business or civic leader, family or ministry leader, this group is meant for you if you would like to lead more like Jesus.
  Tom Morin
  919-870-1374
Email: tmorin@tbmcg.com

Title:

TRIAD

Day/Time: Set by group
Topic: Triads are designed to reproduce the discipleship model. They consist of three men or three women who meet together weekly to work through a set curriculum. Triads emphasize truth of God’s Word, transparency, and mutual accountability.

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