Find Your People. Grow Your Faith. Live with Purpose.
At Forefront Church, we believe life is better together.
Our Small Groups are where faith becomes real,
friendships form, and transformation begins.
They’re safe, welcoming spaces to ask questions, grow in your relationship with God, and experience what it truly means to find and follow Jesus—together.
Build meaningful friendships
Real community that lasts beyond Sunday.
Be known and cared for
Experience prayer, encouragement, and support through life’s ups and downs.
Grow in your faith
Learn to live out what you believe through Scripture and discussion.
Tuesday Groups:
Steve & Neila Bedell — In Their Home
Stats: Weekly • 7pm–8:30pm • Redmill/Ocean Lakes Area • No Childcare
Description:
We are an adult co-ed group of seasoned retirees—a warm, caring community of God-seeking people. Our goal is to grow in our understanding of God’s Word while supporting one another. Any adult of any age is welcome to join us.
James & Laura Gunther — In Their Home - Closed
Stats: Weekly • 6:30pm–8pm • Kempsville (264/64 Interchange) • No Childcare
Description:
We are often the go-to group for people living in the Norfolk/Chesapeake area. Our adult co-ed group includes ages 30–50 and is a great place for Bible study, conversation, and laughter. We’d love to have you join us.
Wednesday Groups:
Kevin and Stephanie Press - In their home - Closed
Stats: Weekly, 6:30pm – 8pm, Near Pungo and Seaboard Rd. Childcare Available with Notice.
We are a relatively new group who are learning about Jesus and how to share His love with others. We welcome adults of any age, both couples and singles. Join us as we learn more about our Creator and His love for us.
David & Becky Bruner / Gary & Lorraine Finkbeiner — In Their Home - Closed
Stats: Weekly • 7pm – 8:30pm • LagoMar (Sandbridge Rd/Nimmo Pkwy) • No Childcare
Description:
We are a co-ed group of empty nesters and grandparents, including both couples and singles. Join us as we explore the immeasurable love God has for each of us.
Jonathan & Madison Carter — In Their Home
Stats: Bi-Weekly • 6:30pm – 8pm • Barberry Ln (Near Forefront Church) • Childcare Available with notice.
Description:
Our doors are open! Join us for Bible study, conversation, friendship, and doing life together. We are seasoned leaders excited to jump back into group life. This adult co-ed group includes parents, couples, and single adults.
Brian & Suzanne Smith — Host Home - Closed
Stats: Weekly • 6:30pm–8pm • Norfolk/Shore Dr (East Beach Area) • No Childcare
Description:
Our co-ed group (ages 30s–50+) enjoys serving others, volunteering, and caring for each other beyond group time. We welcome new members eager to explore Christ’s teachings, build friendships, and live out their faith.
Adult Women’s Group - Lena Ulses — At Forefront Church
Stats: Weekly • 6:30pm – 8pm • At Forefront Church • Women’s Group • No Childcare
Description:
We are an all-women’s group pursuing faith in community and striving to become more like Jesus. Our heart is to encourage, uplift, and help people find and follow Jesus.
Joe & Tracy McCarthy — In Their Home
Stats: Weekly • 6:30pm – 8pm • Redmill (Near Nimmo Pkwy) • No Childcare
Description:
We are a co-ed adult group of married and single adults, most with grown children. Adults of any age are welcome. We enjoy learning God’s Word and applying it to everyday life. If you’re looking for faith, fellowship, and fun—this is the group for you!
Ray & Mirella Stalnaker — At Forefront Church
Stats: Weekly • 7pm – 8:30pm • At Forefront Church • Childcare Available with Notice.
Description:
We are an adult, co-ed small group that includes married couples and single adults. Our mission is to grow closer to God and to each other as we dig into God’s Word and apply it to our daily lives. We value acts of service and often serve together in the community or in different positions in church. All are welcome!
JR & CJ Caboteja — In Their Home - Closed
Stats: Weekly • 6:30pm – 8pm • Salem HS / Glenwood Area • No Childcare
Description:
Our group is a co-ed group of 30-40 years old who meet weekly to talk about God’s word and how it applies to our lives. Growing friendships within our group happens naturally and we appreciate our church family.
Thursday Groups:
Caesar & Tanya Espinoza — In Their Home
Stats: Weekly • 7 PM • Greenwood Pines (Near Forefront Church) • No Childcare
Description:
Do you enjoy snacks? Serving occasionally? Game or dinner nights? This might be your group! We prioritize Bible study while enjoying fun, fellowship, and meaningful conversation. Adults of all ages—married or single—are welcome.
Mark & Karen Wright — In Their Home
Stats: Weekly • 6:30 PM • Indian River/Elbow Rd/North Landing Area • No Childcare
Description:
Join us for great food, conversation, and a deep dive into God’s Word. Our adult co-ed group includes both couples and singles. Whether you’re new to Bible study or a lifelong learner, you’ll find encouragement, friendship, and community here.
Friday Groups:
Josh & Audrey Griffin— At Forefront Church
Stats: Weekly • 6:30 PM • At Forefront Church • Childcare Available with notice.
Description:
We are a co-ed adult group (ages 30s–40s) learning to follow Jesus through real conversation, laughter, and community. Come experience God’s truth, celebrate wins, navigate challenges, and grow in faith together.
Rob & Courtney Munro— At Forefront Church
Stats: Weekly • 6:30 PM • At Forefront Church • Childcare Available with notice.
Description:
We are a co-ed adult group (ages 30s–40s) seeking to grow our faith by reading God’s word and applying it to our lives. We strive to honor God in all that we do – and to build friendships that help guide us closer to Him.
Here's what small groups at Forefront are all about:
What to Expect
-Groups meet in homes or at the church—usually once a week.
-You’ll spend time talking, laughing, praying, and learning together.
-No need to have all the answers—just come as you are.
-We’ll help you find a group that fits your schedule, location, and season of life.
Life Change Happens in Circles, Not Rows.
Faith isn’t meant to be lived alone.
Whether you’re exploring faith for the first time or looking to grow deeper, small groups are where you’ll find belonging, growth, and purpose.
Because when we gather around the table, we experience what Jesus meant when He said,
“Where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” — Matthew 18:20
Practical Atheism
Practical Atheism confronts the gap between what we say we believe and how we actually live. Many of us trust God with our words, but rely on ourselves with our actions. This series challenges us to examine the subtle ways we live as if God isn’t real — and invites us into a faith that moves beyond agreement into transformation. Because real belief doesn’t just change what we think… it changes who we become.
Small Group Studies
Restless Souls explores the quiet restlessness many of us carry — the sense that even when life is full, something inside still feels unsettled. Inspired by Augustine’s words, “Our hearts are restless until they rest in you,” this series invites us to rediscover simple, ancient practices like Scripture, prayer, and listening to God. As we slow down and make space for Him, we begin to move from simply believing in God to actually living with Him — and find the rest our souls have been searching for.
Palm Sunday 3.29.26
The crowd shouted “Hosanna!” expecting a conqueror who would overthrow Rome and restore their version of power and control. But Jesus came to overthrow something far greater—sin itself. He wasn’t coming to fit their plans; He was coming to fulfill God’s. Palm Sunday reminds us how easy it is to cheer for Jesus when He seems to be working in our favor, yet fall silent when His way challenges our comfort or expectations. This week invites us to see ourselves in that crowd—to examine whether our faith is built on admiration for what Jesus can do, or allegiance to who He truly is, even when following Him leads us toward a cross before a crown.
Easter Sunday
This message reminds us that what looks like the end isn’t always the end. Through the resurrection in John 20, we see that Jesus meets us personally—even in our doubt and pain—and calls us by name. Because He is alive, nothing in our lives is beyond hope, and God is not finished with our story.
...But God
When life feels finished, God is still writing the story. This series explores how He brings life out of what feels dead, works in the middle of confusion, uses disruption for His purpose, transforms what seems too far gone, and moves even when He feels hidden. Because if it’s not too dead for God, then it’s not too late for hope.
More Than A Song
Worship is more than music—it’s the way we respond to who God is and what He has done. In this series, we’ll rediscover worship as a daily posture of surrender, gratitude, and trust that shapes every part of our lives. From mountaintop praise to worship in the middle of struggle, we’ll learn that true worship was never meant to stay inside a song.
Family Matters
Family Matters is a four-week series exploring God’s design for relationships, marriage, parenting, and the home. Together we’ll discover that family isn’t about perfection—it’s about formation, faithfulness, and living out God’s purpose alongside the people He has placed in our lives. Whether your family feels thriving, messy, or somewhere in between, this series will offer practical hope and biblical wisdom for the journey.
When We Pray
Prayer is more than asking God for what we need—it’s an invitation into a deeper relationship with Him. In When We Pray, we’ll discover how prayer shapes our hearts, strengthens our faith, and empowers us to live with greater peace, purpose, and confidence in our everyday lives. Whether you’re new to prayer or have been praying for years, this series will help you experience prayer the way Jesus intended.
Stranger Things
The stories that seem the strangest often reveal God’s character the clearest. The Bible is full of moments that make us stop and ask, “Why would God do that?” In this series, we’ll slow down and look beneath the surface of these unusual stories. Along the way, we’ll meet a God who faithfully pursues His people, transforms them through grace, keeps His promises, and continually points us to Jesus.