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Community is at the heart of Redeemer's mission. Redeemer is a community of grace. This means that our community is united by our identity in the grace of Jesus Christ - not our race, gender, age, socio-economic status, or psychological affinity. We believe that in our individualist and lonely culture loving Christian community is one of the strongest apologetics for the gospel.
Community Groups
Community Groups are small communities of six to twelve people meeting in homes and apartments throughout the city during the week. They are primary Christian communities, the first place Christians turn to for applying the gospel to their lives. They are also the heart of Redeemer's pastoral care network. All groups are led by trained lay-leaders from the congregation who receive continued oversight and support.
Each group expects to experience Jesus Christ in its midst, in His presence and in His power, enabling lives to be transformed through mutual ministry. Our groups have a rich and broad agenda. They are more than just Bible studies - they include prayer, worship, friendship, sharing what God is doing in our lives, spiritual nurture, accountability and opportunities for service.
While some churches have small groups on the side, Redeemer is centered around our Community Groups. They are the church. Therefore, to belong to a Community Group is the way to truly belong to Redeemer.
For more information on our community groups, contact Jason@redeemindy.org, or 238-5487.
Winter/Spring 2008 Community Groups
Swartzengrupen, Butler-Tarkington
Host: Rotate between Risedorph, Swartzentruber, and Handley homes
Address:
Leaders: Marian Swartzentruber, Dave Gibbs, Guy Risedorph
Visit our website for address and contact info: http://indynxnw.googlepages.com
Day/Time: Thursday, 6:30 PM
Study: Daniel
Extras: Monthly dinner, childcare included, one furry cat
Nottingville, 56th & Allisonville
Host: Josh & Marissa Nottingham
Address: 5652 Periwinkle Lane
Leader: Josh Nottingham
Contact: josh@mats.org
Day/Time: Sunday, 6:30-8:30 PM
Study: Genesis
Extras: Dinner
The Lamp, Herron-Morton
Host: Will & Laura Tolbert
Address: 2126 N. New Jersey
Leader: Craig Burton and Gil Liu
Contact: goodhardlaughter@sbcglobal.net
Day/time: Wednesday, 6-8 PM
Study: Larry Crabb's "The Pressure's Off"
Extras: kids have dinner and stay with sitters at home of Doug and Amy Wilson (21st and Delaware); no formal adult dinner but definitely substantial snacks
Jersey Diners, Herron-Morton
Host: Bill & Joanna Taft
Address: 1926 N. New Jersey
Leader: Bill and Joanna Taft
Contact: wtaft@lisc.org, jtaft@harrisoncenter.org
Day/Time: Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 PM
Study: Living in Light of the Gospel
Extras: dinner each week, no child care but kids welcome
Fall Creek, Fall Creek Place
Host: Todd & Julia Degler, Mo & Nancy Henein
Address: 2258 Alabama Street
Leader: Jennifer Turner, Mo Henein
Contact: Jennifer- jennie3377@gmail.com
Day/Time:Tuesday, 6:30 PM
Study: Judges
Extras: dinner each week, childcare TBD
Beat 52, Holy Cross-Westminster
Host: Gary & Karyl Boring
Address: 1302 N. Sturm Ave.
Leaders: Gary Boring, Mike & Naomi Van Winkle, Kathy Matthews
Contact: gboring1832@sbcglobal.net, gnome@indy.rr.com, km48@juno.com
Day/Time: Tuesday, 6:00 PM
Study: Hebrews
Extras: dinner each week, no pets, childcare provided
Old Northside
Host: Mike & Julie Berend
Address: 1335 N. Park Ave.
Leaders: Matt Overley
Contact: mroverley@aim.com
Day/Time: Sunday, 7:00 PM
Study: Acts
Extras: dessert
Southside
Host: Blake & Renata Jackson
Address: 5600 E. Southport Road
Leaders: Scott Sluder
Contact: renatajackson@sbcglobal.net
Day/Time: Saturday, 6:00 PM (every other week)
Study: Anchors Away: Worldview Curriculum
Extras: meal, children welcome
The Torn Roof, Fountain Square
Host: Michael & Elizabeth Boring
Address: 1330 Fletcher Ave.
Leaders: Joe Fick & Rachel Vreeman
Contact: boringsparrow@hotmail.com; josephfick@gmail.com, rvreeman@iupui.edu
Day/Time: Wednesday, 6:30 PM
Study: Discussions on Life and Faith
Extras: Dinner each month, childcare provided
New Bohemians
Host: Lee & Shannon Hinkle
Address: 405 E. 15th Street
Leaders: Lee Hinkle, Kyle Ragsdale
Contact: 635-0776, ishinelite@sbcglobal.net
Day/Time: Wednesday, 7:00 PM
Study: Discussions on Art and Culture
Extras: Dinner, childcare TBD
Irvington
Host: AJ & Jen Rader Address: 339 Lesley Ave.
Leaders: AJ & Jen Rader
Contact:ajrader@iupui.edu, jennierader@gmail.com
Day/Time: Wednesday, 7:00 PM
Study: Spiritual Gifts
Extras: kids welcome, monthly mealdog in the home
Streett Justice, Martingdale-Brightwood
Host: Tim & Stacy Streett
Address: Jireh Sports – a ministry to youth in the Martindale-Brightwood Community (2261
N. Ralston Avenue)
Leaders: Scott & Betty Sluder, Tim & Stacy Streett
Contact: slblsluder@sbcglobal.net, tim@jirehsports.org, stacystreett@indy.rr.com
Day/Time: 2nd and 4th Fridays, 6:00-8:00PM
Study:This group, which is open to Redeemer folks as well as Jireh’s neighbors, will be
meeting together to discuss our responsibility as Christians to pursue justice, care for one
another and minister to the poor among us. We will be studying the Bible, reading
books, and occasionally serving somewhere together. Questions that we will be
addressing include; what does the Bible have to say about the poor, what does it mean
to pursue justice, what does it mean to be a peacemaker, do our homes and families
reflect Biblical values
Extras: dinner, childcare provided