LIFEgroups are small group gatherings of people connected with others in ways that help them grow to love God and others even more.


LIFEgroups are the right place where you can love and be loved, care and be cared for, serve and be served. Being a part of a LIFEgroup will connect you with a group of friends who care for each other, and together grow in their faith through Bible Study and fellowships in homes.

LIFEgroups for all ages meet on campus. There are also online, off campus, and hybrid in-person/online groups. Off campus and online groups meet at different days, places, times, or locations than traditional on campus Sunday groups.

If you are not currently connected to a LIFEgroup, scroll down this page for information about our LIFEgroups, or stop by Next Steps in the Lobby to find a group that is a great fit for you! You can also email us at lifegroups@firstnorfolk.org and we'll answer your questions and help you find a group that is right for you.

Check out these Frequently Asked Questions about LIFEgroups

 

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PRESCHOOL, KIDS, AND STUDENT LIFEGROUPS


Age-grouped Preschool, Kids, and Student LIFEgroups meet at 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM on Sundays

PRESCHOOL (birth - Kindergarten): 1st Floor, East Entrance
KIDS (1st-5th grade): Kids Area, North Entrance
STUDENTS (6th-12th grade): 3rd Floor

ON-CAMPUS ADULT LIFEGROUPS


Some adult groups also offer a virtual meeting with those at home.

LIFEgroups 7:45 AM

Group Name Leaders Room Ages + Virtual
Early Horizons Earl Chappell 301-302 65+
Winning Walk Richey Boyd 208-209 65+

 

LIFEgroups 9:00 - 10:15 AM

Group Name Leaders Room Ages + Virtual
Adult Married Couples Tim Whitney 303 30-49
Clay Vessels in His Grip Steve Lawrence 202 65+
College Young Adults Dave & Jennifer Wright 306 18-24
Faith Bible Class (Women) Leah Morris Parlor 65+
Fishers of Men David Polston 307 Adult men
G.I.F.T. Alex McConnaghy 311/312 40-64
Herring LIFEgroup Phillip Herring 309 40-64
Firm Foundation Mark & Sara Horning 208/209 40-64
Legacy Builders and Spiritual Bootcamp (Men) Mike Kynett 308 40-64
Legacy Builders (Women) Robin Howerin 304 40-64
Life Together Dwayne Boyce 220 40-64 YES
Shepherds Max Kymmell 232/233 65+ YES
Thrive Dave Lewis 301/302 18-39
Women of Gratitude Jan Herring 310 40-64
Women of Praise Debi Hardway 203 40-64 YES
Young Professionals Sean Hall 305 18-39 YES

LIFEgroups 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Group Name Leaders Room Ages + Virtual
Challengers Charles Blackman 202 65+
Circle of Encouragers Michael Little 311/312 65+
Conquerors Dave Brown 232/233 65+
Friendship Dick Baker 208-209 65+ YES
Glad Tidings James Akinade 304 All ages
God's Good News Hilton Oliver 303 65+
Growth Track Phillip Herring 206 All ages
Life Savers Paul Simmons 301-302 65+
Faithful Followers Tom Wilson 309 65+
One Accord Tom Mowell 310 40-64
Parents of Special Needs
Michael Kelly
204
18-39

Pathfinders Dick Tonnesen Parlor 65+
Truth Seekers Gary Ferman 317/318 40-64
Walters/Bassett Lance Walters
Jordan Bassett
207 18-39
Women of the Word Connie Keyes 220 65+
Young Adults Jeremy Gupton

Crossroads - CR109

18-39

ON-CAMPUS WEEKDAY IN PERSON


On-Campus Weekday In-Person LIFEgroups.

Group Name Leaders Day Time Room
Defending Your Faith Dave Cantrell MON 6:30 PM 204
Burton Womens Group Diana Burton WED 10:30 AM 317/318
Keyes Womens Group Connie Keyes WED 12:00 PM 220
Glad Tidings Nigerian Fellowship James Akindae WED 6:30 PM 304

ONLINE LIFEGROUPS


LIFEgroups meet virtually over the internet with Zoom or via a conference call

Group Name Leaders Day Time Type Ages
Bereans Hilton Oliver SAT 1:00 PM Conf Call 65+
Fishers of Men Rob Simmons MON 6:30 PM Zoom Adult Men
Beardsley Women's Group Cheryl Beardsley MON 7:00 PM Zoom Adult Women
In Touch Lyle Barstow SUN 10:00 AM
Conf Call 65+
Orchestra Irv Beard SUN 6:30 PM
Zoom ALL AGES
War Room Prayer Group
Linda Woodard
WED
10:00 AM
Conf Call
Adult Women
Sisters in Faith
Ann Verhaagen SUN 8:00 AM Conf Call 65+
Williams Women's Group
Judy Williams
WED
1:30 PM
Zoom
Adult Women
Glover Women's Group
Barbara Glover
Thurs
6:30 PM
Zoom
Adult Women

OFF-CAMPUS IN-PERSON LIFEGROUPS


Group Name Leaders Day Time Area/Location Ages Contact
Regent University Jeremy Gupton MON 3:00 PM
77 Coffeehouse- Kempsriver
18-39
email
Men's Brotherhood Jody Luck
TUE 10:30 AM Crossroads - CR109
Adult Men
Wooldridge Women's Group Deborah Wooldridge
TUE 10:30 AM Kempsville - Virginia Beach
Adult Women
Old Dominion University (ODU) Jeremy Gupton
TUE 2:00 PM Starbucks Webcenter
18-39
Freeman Women's Group Barbara Freeman
TUE 6:00 PM Tallwood - Virginia Beach
Adult Women
Professional Young Adults Kristina Foster
TUE 6:30 PM Kempsville - Virginia Beach
18-39
Young Adult Ladies Madi Parker
TUE 6:30 PM Crossroads - 109
18-39
Bickford Place Virginia Beach Keith Batac
WED 2:00 PM Virginia Beach
65+
Norfolk Naval Base Zackary Kowalski
WED 2:30 PM MWR
18-39
Young Adult Couples Jeremy Gupton/Austin Theis
WED 6:00 PM Landstown - Virginia Beach
25-35
Young Adult Couples Dan & Holiday Desio
WED 6:30 PM Crossroads - CR109
18-39
Blount Women's Group Bonnie Blount
THURS 10:00 AM Suffolk
Adult Women
Little Creek Naval Base Jason Cole/Adam Gatto
THURS 12:00 PM Little Creek - Virginia Beach
18-39
Young Adult Men Steph Faircloth/ Josh Peed
THURS 6:30 PM Crossroads - CR109
18-39
Young Adults Co-Ed
Jordan & Lauren Bassett
THU
7:30 PM
Thoroughgood - Virginia Beach
18-39
email
Bickford Place Chesapeake J. Herring/ L. Morris
FRI 2:00 PM Chesapeake
65+
Men's Bible Study
Kevin Beardsley
SAT
7:30 AM
Crossroads - CR109
Adult Men
email
Bickford Place Virginia Beach Keith Batac
SUN 11:00 AM Virginia Beach
65+
Bickford Place Suffolk Steve Lawrence
SUN 2:00 PM Suffolk
65+
Young Married Couples
Tim Whitney
SUN
4:30 PM
Greenbrier-Chesapeake
30-49

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312 Kempsville Road
Norfolk, VA 23502

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