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.
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 |
| 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 (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 Adult Couples |
Jimmy Hunt |
204 |
18-39 |
| Young Professionals |
Bry Thompson |
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+ |
|
| Faithful Followers |
Ryan Buttacavoli |
309 |
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 |
|
301-302 |
65+ |
|
| One Accord |
Tom Mowell |
310 |
40-64 |
|
Parents of Special Friends
|
Michael Kelly
|
204
|
18-39
|
|
| Pathfinders |
|
Parlor |
65+ |
|
| Salty Sisters |
Skyler Gupton/ Liz Freeman |
203 |
27-39 |
|
| 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+ |
|
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 |
| Sisters of Scripture |
Diana Burton |
WED |
10:30 AM |
317/318 |
| 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 |
|
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+ |
Simmon's Women's Group
|
Cheryl Simmons
|
THURS
|
6:30 PM
|
Zoom
|
Adult Women
|
OFF-CAMPUS IN-PERSON LIFEGROUPS
| Group Name |
Leaders |
Day |
Time |
Area/Location |
Ages |
Contact |
| Men's Brotherhood |
|
TUE |
7:00 AM |
Crossroads - CR109
|
Adult Men |
|
| Professional Young Adults |
Kristina Foster
|
TUE |
6:30 PM |
Kempsville - Virginia Beach
|
18-39 |
|
| Bickford Place Virginia Beach |
Keith Batac
|
WED |
2:00 PM |
Virginia Beach
|
65+ |
|
| Young Adult Couples |
Leon & Belle Bryant
|
WED |
6:00 PM |
Norfolk
|
18-39 |
|
| Young Adult Men |
Stephie 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 |
Jan Herring/ Leah 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
|
email |
|