CONNECT GROUPS ARE SMALL GROUPS THAT GATHER DURING THE WEEK WITH THE GOAL OF GROWING IN RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH OTHER AND WITH GOD.

Gathering on Sundays to worship together and receive biblical instruction is massively important, but so is the ability to challenge, encourage, and pray for one another in smaller groups. Small groups are not just for learning, but also for sharing each other’s burdens, celebrating each other’s blessing, and for fulfilling Jesus’ “new” commandment to “love one another.”

People who are connected to healthy, life-giving groups are often those that experience the greatest growth in their lives, because God has designed the church so that we will reach maturity in the context of community.

Below is a list of our Connect Groups. Feel free to reach out to each Group Leader via Email by clicking the “More Info” button next to the group:

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Jenn Rhodes

Group: Bible Journaling

Group Leader: Jenn Rhodes

Meeting Time: Friday nights 6:30-8:00 pm

Meeting Location: Movement Church

Group Description: This group will be diving into the word of God together and learning how to journal through the word. We will be going through the book of James.

jenn.rhodes@yahoo.com

Rick Rhodes

Group: Bible Study

Group leader: Rick Rhodes Sr.

Meeting Time: Every Tuesday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Meeting Location: Movement Church (3680 Manchester Road, Akron, Ohio 44319)

Group Description: This group meets every Tuesday for an in-depth study of God’s Word. In this group we go through the Bible to understand what the Word says and how it applies to our life. Along with studying God’s Word, we will be lifting each other in prayer, bonding with each other, enjoying fellowship with other believers just like the 1st century church.

rrhodes@movementchurch.com

Michael Wheatley

Group: Evangelism group

Group leader: Michael Wheatley

Meeting Time: Sunday following service

Meeting Location: Movement Church (3680 Manchester Road, Akron, Ohio 44319)

Group Description: Based on the way of the Master training he took in California.

michaelwheatly67@gmail.com

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Brock and Britney Burkhart

Group: Financial Group

Group Leader: Financial Group

Meeting Time: 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 pm

Meeting Location: Movement Church 3680 Manchester Road, Akron, Ohio 44319

Group Description:Bible-based financial group dedicated to helping individuals make wise, faith-driven financial decisions. Through biblical principles, we provide practical tools and guidance to manage money, eliminate debt, save for the future, and achieve financial peace. Our mission is to inspire stewardship, generosity, and financial freedom aligned with God’s purpose for your life.

Rick Rhodes

Connect Group: Act Like Men (Men’s Ministry)

Group Leader: Rick Rhodes Sr.

Meeting Time: 3rd Saturday of each month | 9:00-11:00 am

Meeting Location: Movement Church fellowship hall

(3680 Manchester Road, Akron, Ohio 44319)

Group Description: There is a proverb that says, “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another” (Proverbs 27:17). Yet many men today lack the kind of relationships that challenge them to grow in their faith so that they can truly become the Christians, husbands, fathers, coworkers, and friends that they're called to be. This group is dedicated to helping each other grow toward the godly standard of manhood set by Jesus, and to fulfilling our calling to “act like men” (1 Corinthians 16:13). One of the ways we do this is by coming together for a Men’s Breakfast on the third Saturday of each month.

rrhodes@movementchurch.com

Susan Lee and Rebecca Newlon

Group: Women's Connect Group

Group Leaders: Susan Lee and Rebecca Newlon

Meeting Time: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8:30 pm.

Meeting Location: Movement Church 3680 Manchester Road, Akron, Ohio 44319

Group Description: This group is to build trust and unity that bonds strong relationships in the Body of Christ. To live a life of love, loyalty, and faithfulness to Christ first them to others. To have strong theology and build a strong faith according to God's Word and will.