| A Widow's Heart | This is a life group for Widows, with a specific curriculum directed at meeting the needs of widows in our VRL community. You will be given a participants guide and our bi-weekly meetings will focus on discussion around loneliness, vulnerability, overwhelm, grief, provision, love, relationship changes, solo parenting, gratitude and giving. Prayer and fellowship will also be a part of what we do in our group time. Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month in C1 of the church. You can join anytime. | Weekly: Fridays at 10:00 AM | Barker |
| Armstrong Life Group | We love providing a place where people can be authentic as we mature in being disciples who make disciples. We will learn more about God as we encourage, challenge and serve each other and our community. We are a mixed-age Life Group of couples with ages that range from late 30's to 70's. | Wednesday at 6:15 PM | Barker |
| Bergstrom Life Group | FREEMAN GROUP: We are an eclectic group that meets in Valleyford. We pivot from Sermon discussion to focused studies that help each of us take another step in our faith. We are always open, growing, and willing to help start new groups with the vision of helping the VRL Freeman campus relaunch. | Weekly: Mondays at 6:30 PM | Barker |
| Bergstrom Life Group | RIVERSIDE GROUP: This group is for women only, particularly women in their golden years. We will use a variety of Bible Studies, mostly from Right Now Media. We meet at Affinity at Mill Road, 12710 N Mill Road. Female residents of the Affinity at Mill Road community will be part of the group as well as women of the Riverside campus. | Tuesday at 12:30 PM | Riverside |
| Betrayal & Beyond | The group is for women experiencing the pain and trauma of sexual betrayal by understanding its impact, proactively developing strategies during times of stress and methods to re-establish trust and emotional health in your relationship. We are currently accepting registration for a group beginning at a future date. Please complete the information below to be contacted by a leader. | | Barker |
| Butler Life Group | A group of mixed ages who typically follow along studies that help our understanding and application of scripture. | Tuesday at 6:30 PM | Barker |
| C Johnson Life Group | We are a mixed group mostly following the sermon series. Great fellowship, fun and good prayer time. | Wednesday at 6:00 PM | Barker |
| Crooks Life Group | | Wednesday at 6:30 PM | Barker |
| Den Dulk Life Group | A group for young adults (18-25ish) to learn to be more like Jesus together led by a married couple with a heart to pour into young married, engaged, or dating couples. | Tuesday at 6:30 PM | Barker |
| DivorceCare | You will find hope in restoring and rebuilding your life in this 13 week class. DivorceCare meets on Monday Evenings at the Barker campus. Fill out the information on to be contacted by the leader for current session dates. | Weekly: Mondays at 7:00 PM | Barker |
| Dunham Life Group | A group of young professionals meeting to grow in our faith and find our identity in Christ. | Monday at 6:30 PM | Barker |
| Estinson|Phipps Life Group | We are a group of men of all ages who meet every Wednesday morning at 6:00am at Panera Bread. We typically read a chapter out of the Bible, talk, and pray with one another. New men are always welcome to join us, but please contact us first in case we have changed locations. | Wednesday at 6:00 AM | Barker |
| Featherstone Life Group | This women's life group meets at Affinity Retirement Community every other Sunday. We're going through The Older Woman Bible Study by Elizabeth George at a relaxed pace, allowing time for meaningful discussion and connection. If you're looking for a supportive women's group to walk alongside you in life and build new friendships, we'd love to have you join us! | Every 2 weeks: Sundays at 2:00 PM | Barker |
| Fit in Faith | Melby Life Group | We are a group of women who focus on "getting Fit through our Faith". We promote an environment that is safe, hope filled, and encouraging. We meet weekly for book studies on fitness, nutrition, and spiritual growth. We support one another's walk with Christ through acceptance and encouragement toward individualized healthy life-choices and opportunities for accountability. Our faith unifies us as we grow spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically. | Saturday at 8:30 AM | Barker |
| GriefShare | If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you’ve probably found that there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. It may be difficult for you to feel optimistic about the future. GriefShare is a special 13-week support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. This group is sponsored by the people who have been where you are, understand what you are experiencing, and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time.
Next session begins Friday, April 4, 2025 | Weekly: Fridays at 7:00 PM | Barker |
| Gross Life Group | We are a mixed-age Life Group, from 30's to 50's. We mostly talk about subjects we’ve always been curious about, or wanted to know more about and we learn them together. | Tuesday at 6:30 PM | Barker |
| Hartnett Life Group | RIVERSIDE GROUP: We are an in-home mixed group. Children are welcome, we will have teens in the home ready to engage with children of all ages. | Every 2 weeks: Mondays at 6:00 PM | Riverside |
| Hooper Life Group | Hey men, if you want to have some coffee, donuts and a good time studying in God’s Word together, please come on Tuesdays from 6:00am-7:30am in the upstairs conference room at the Barker Campus. Join us as we study God’s word together. This study is open for men of all ages. We look forward to having you join us. | Tuesday at 6:00 AM | Barker |
| Jarvis Life Group | Study the Book of Acts in our next 12 weeks of study starting January 6th. VRL’s D groups are a discipleship and Bible study group that meets weekly on Monday nights from 7:30-9:30, with the goal to encourage ladies to love the Word and grow in their faith. The first, 6-week session is free and it is $25 each subsequent session. This group meets in person at the leader’s home. | Monday at 7:30 PM | Barker |
| Journey Begins- Women's 12 Step Group | Group meets on Thursday evenings from 6:30pm-7:45pm, starting on January 9, 2025. The Journey Begins Step Study Group meets weekly where participants intentionally work through the Biblically-based version of the 12 Steps and 8 Principles to work to find freedom over the wide variety of hurts, hang-ups and habits that have hindered us from experiencing the abundant life of which Jesus spoke. This group will meet weekly for approximately 9 months to a year. | Weekly: Thursdays at 6:30 PM | Barker |
| Kuhlmann/Felice Life Group | Currently 3 couples meeting weekly, hoping to grow to group size to 6 couples. Aged late 30s to mid/late 40s. Couples have been married 15+ years with early to late aged teens either still at home or freshly launched. No childcare or children on a weekly basis, but 4th Tuesday of month will be fellowship night and open to the whole family. | Tuesday at 6:30 PM | Barker |
| Lock Life Group | RIVERSIDE GROUP: We are a mixed group of disciples walking together in a variety of seasons of life. We have singles, couples with school age kids, as well as some with grown kids. We do short studies from the RightNow Media app (typically a video message followed by discussion) following a potluck dinner in Nine Mile Falls (12 mins North of Riverside). Children are welcome (although childcare is not provided). | Tuesday at 6:00 PM | Riverside |
| McCarter Life Group | We are a group of guys who are helping each other grow in our faith. We meet at IHop at the Valley Mall (Indiana) for coffee every Tuesday at 8am. | Tuesday at 8:00 AM | |
| Men's 12-Step Group | The Journey Begins Step Study Group meets weekly where participants intentionally work through the Biblically-based version of the 12 Steps and 8 Principles to work to find freedom over the wide variety of hurts, hang-ups and habits that have hindered us from experiencing the abundant life of which Jesus spoke. This group will meet weekly for approximately 9 months to a year.
Groups start at various times during the year. Thursdays are at 12:00pm, Fridays at 6:30pm and Saturdays at 8:30am. Please contact the leader for more information or to join a group. | Weekly: Thursdays,Fridays,Saturdays at 6:30 PM | Barker |
| Moll Life Group | We will begin a Study of Matthew’s Gospel around our kitchen table. Covering about two chapters a week, we will learn how to dig into scripture for ourselves and see what God has to say to us. There will be active discussion, minimal homework, lots of prayer, and good fellowship as we grow together. Come join us! | Thursday at 1:30 PM | Barker |
| Morgan Life Group | RIVERSIDE GROUP: We meet in the Shadle area every Sunday from 4PM to 5:30 PM. For 2025 we are going to be journeying through the book of John. Discovering what it says about God, people and learning to apply what God says to our personal lives. We are excited to do life together as we all grow on our journey to be and make disciples! | Sunday at 4:00 PM | Riverside |
| Ohler Life Group | Our group reviews the weekend sermon message and share what God is teaching us. Casual and welcoming environment Current member ages range from 30-60. | Wednesday at 6:30 PM | Barker |
| Payne Life Group | Study Romans in the next 12 weeks of study starting May 12th. D-Group is a discipleship and Bible study group that meets weekly, with the goal to encourage other ladies to love the Word and grow in their faith through in-depth study and discussion of scripture. Come join a community that fosters growth, connection and having the heart of a servant! Founded by Tara Leigh-Cobble of The Bible Recap, D-Group’s core values are: - Scripture as roots - Community as fruit - Bring your wins & losses - Walk in the light - Live beyond yourself. Your first 6-week session is free and then $25 each subsequent session. This group meets on Zoom with in-person socials and service projects every session. | Monday at 6:30 PM | Online |
| Pinkerton Life Group | We are currently studying the Book of Romans, with Session 2 kicking off 5/12. D-Group is a discipleship and Bible study group that meets weekly, with the goal to encourage other ladies to love the Word and grow in their faith through in-depth study and discussion of scripture. Come join a community that fosters growth, connection and having the heart of a servant!
Founded by Tara Leigh-Cobble of The Bible Recap, D-Group’s core values are:
- Scripture as roots
- Community as fruit
- Bring your wins & losses
- Walk in the light
- Live beyond yourself.
Your first 6-week session is free and then $25 each subsequent session. This group meets on Zoom with in-person socials and service projects every session. | Monday at 6:30 PM | Barker |
| Piper Life Group | We are a group consisting of individuals in their 40s-60s, marrieds and singles, who typically follow through books of the Bible studies from the Bible Project. | Tuesday at 6:30 PM | Barker |
| Prayer Life Group | We are a group of women dedicated to praying for the church and each other. We meet every Thursday from 9-10am. We pray using the ACTS format.
Meets in room 107. It is ongoing and year round. No childcare is available | Thursday at 9:00 AM | Barker |
| Pure Desire Group | More so now than ever before, men are struggling with sexual integrity issues and addiction. The sense of powerlessness and shame often results in trying to overcome this battle alone. Through partnering with other men on the same journey, you will find freedom as you begin to understand and identify what is contributing to your sexual brokenness.
Groups available at the Barker and Riverside campuses. Friday morning groups also available. | Weekly: Mondays,Tuesdays,Thursdays at 6:30 PM | Barker |
| Ragan Life Group | Our group meets at 6:00am each Friday at the Garden Cafe at Sprague at University. We regularly study different books of the bible, rotating from New to Old Testaments, but our primary focus is on each other and supporting each other in our different stages of life. Men of all ages are welcome. | Friday at 6:00 AM | Barker |
| Ramsey Life Group | We are a group of mostly 50+ that does life together. As a group we want to spend time together, get into the Bible, serve together, pray for each other, help each other out, and be led by the Holy Spirit. Weekly we will be reviewing the sermon, digging into Bible verses, spending time praying, and socializing. Around once a quarter we want to be doing group serve projects and social events together. Occasionally we think it would be good to fast together and to break into groups of men and women. | Wednesday at 6:30 PM | Barker |
| Russell Life Group | This group is for women of all ages, all marital statuses, and backgrounds who are not satisfied with just living life, but want to be challenged out of their comfort zone to grow spiritually. It was started by three women of different generations, who found themselves in education teaching children together and seeking community with other believers.
We seek to pray, read the Word, encourage, love, challenge and grow in our relationship with Jesus together as the verse states, Proverbs 27:17 “iron sharpens iron.” Psalms 23 is the foundational verse of our group. We will be doing the sermon series questions together to start. | Wednesday at 6:30 AM | Barker |
| Saladin Life Group | Our group is a mixed group that meets weekly to grow deeper in our relationship with God. Made up mostly of middle aged couples. | Monday at 6:30 PM | Barker |
| Shiva/Sevigney Life Group | FREEMAN GROUP: We are a diverse, mixed aged group of couples looking to help each other become disciple makers. | Monday at 6:30 PM | Barker |
| Starting Over | We’ve all had experiences of putting something together only to take it apart and start over. Career. Marriage. Dreams. But how do we break the cycle of mistakes and failed attempts? With powerful stories and practical applications, Starting Over, a 4-week course, is designed to equip you to make decisions that will help you start over successfully. Class meets on Monday evenings starting January 6th – January 27th from 7:00pm-8:30pm. | Weekly: Mondays at 7:00 PM | Barker |
| Stoker Life Group | We are a group of men varying in ages, but united in our desire to challenge ourselves in all aspects of life, denying our human nature, pursuing Jesus and loving others! Luke 9:23. Meeting at New Love Coffee Monday's at 6:15 AM. | Weekly: Mondays at 6:15 AM | Barker |
| Stumbaugh Life Group | We meet every Friday morning at 5:15 to grab coffee and discuss life. We use this time to offer encouragement, support, and connect with each other as we navigate life as men. Most of us are in a reading plan through the Bible in year and share thoughts with each other throughout the week through the Bible app. Our ages range everywhere from young to old, everyone is welcome. | Friday at 5:15 AM | Barker |
| Tuesday Night Bible Study (Men) | Men’s Bible Study is a great way to step into the VRL community! Each week, we come together to watch a video from the current series, discuss its application, dive into scripture, and pray for one another as we learn to live out God’s truth. | Tuesday at 6:30 PM | Barker |
| Tye Life Group | We are a group of people committed to serving Jesus Christ. We are currently following the current sermon series and questions. We are an older, retired group but welcome any age. Please contact us with any questions you have about attending our group or if there is any other way we can help you. We are currently at full capacity. | Wednesday at 6:30 PM | Barker |
| Unraveled | A Recovery Support group for women struggling with love, sex, porn, and relationship addictions and who are unable to sustain healthy relationships with romantic partners, family members, and friends. Sadly, the pain and shame of our unwanted sexual behaviors leads us to a place we never intended. Though there is a desperate desire to feel loved and accepted, the way we approach our relationships leaves us feeling continually disappointed. Through partnering with other women on the same journey, you will find freedom as you begin to understand and identify what is contributing to your sexual brokenness as you learn to embrace sexual purity.
We are currently accepting registration for a group beginning at a future date. Please complete the information below to be contacted by a leader. | | Barker |
| VanEtten Life Group | You will be surrounded by other women in a life group setting. This life group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00pm in Liberty Lake. | Tuesday at 6:30 PM | Barker |
| Weston Life Group | We are group of men that meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30pm to 8pm in Spokane Valley. We speak about current events and view them through God's word. Our goal is to go through the Bible to equip us with the truth. | Wednesday at 6:30 PM | Barker |
| White Life Group | A mixed group of Lifers hungry to learn and grow together. Come join us! | Tuesday at 6:30 PM | Barker |