Anchored is a comprehensive discipleship opportunity to root you in the story of scripture, basics of belief, and holy habits essential to living a life on mission for God. This 24-week discipleship course (12 weeks in fall and 12 in spring) will equip and disciple people into a greater love and knowledge of God. The video-based training includes a clear scope of discipleship and integrated curriculum which balances Christian story (Bible literacy), Christian belief (theological literacy), and Christian formation (spiritual disciplines). Leader: Pastor Matt Chandler For Questions email: mchandler@firstnorfolk.org
If you've ever felt like you just can't get control of your money, you're not alone. You'd be surprised how many people you know are struggling like you. But it's time for your struggle to end - starting today. Leader: Mike Kynett For Questions Email: fpu@firstnorfolk.org
Whether your marriage needs to be reignited or completely resurrected, re|engage is a safe place for you and your spouse to reconnect. re|engage brings couples together to learn about God’s design for marriage and apply biblical principles for building a healthy relationship. There is hope for your marriage. Couples have seen their marriages transformed in spite of infidelity, apathy, conflict, divorce, and other marital issues. Leaders: Todd and Erica Sartwell For Questions Email: reengage@firstnorfolk.org
MERGE prepares couples for more than just a wedding day. It creates a safe environment where they can learn about God’s design for marriage and process next steps and grow to a new level in their relationship. MERGE helps seriously dating and engaged couples to prepare for a lifetime of marriage by exploring common challenges faced by couples from a biblical perspective. Leaders: Marving and Lucia Farmer For Questions email: merge@firstnorfolk.org
After the funeral, when the cards and flowers have stopped coming, most of the people around you return to their normal lives. But your grief continues and you feel alone. Often, friends and family want to help you, but don't know how. That's the reason for GriefShare. Our group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and have successfully rebuilt their lives. We understand how you feel because we've been in the same place. We will walk with you on the long path through grief toward healing and hope for the future. For Questions email: griefshare@firstnorfolk.org
re:generation is spiritual formation through the vehicle of a 12-Step program. The goal for participants is full-devotion to Christ in all areas of life. With this as the foundation, some of the main differences between re:generation and other recovery ministries include: A discipleship focus, daily lessons, emphasis on scripture memory and prayer, integration and participation with the church, real time leadership training, and no separation based on struggle. You’re not alone. We all have struggles to overcome. Whether big or small, these destructive thoughts and habits hold us back from the life we want—and the life God calls us to live. Register here to get on the waiting list now while spots are still available! Leader: Pastor Seth Schwab For Questions email: regeneration@firstnorfolk.org