At The Peak, we believe that much of the work of discipleship – of actually following Jesus – happens when we are able to connect with God and with one another in smaller groups. These groups are made up of friends who will be able to grow in faith alongside one another, serve in the church and in the world, care for one another, and enjoy life together. As you adjust to changes and different seasons in life, your small group can be a constant for you, keeping you grounded in friendship and faith.
We want to help you find your people! The Peak Church launches new small groups multiple times a year, including online small groups, so check the News and Events page for enrollment dates. However, if you are interested in joining a small group outside of those times, see below for a list of small groups that are able to welcome new members right now. If you have any questions about small groups, please contact Pastor Katie at katie@thepeakchurch.org.
Learn More About Small Groups
Grow in Faith
Each small group should offer opportunities for its members to grow in faith. This should happen alongside or in addition to worship attendance, or attendance at various classes offered. Growing in faith can include:
- Engaging sermon series discussion questions (provided regularly by Pastor Katie to small group leaders)
- Choosing a book of the Bible to read through and study
- Choosing a Bible study book to guide scripture reading
- Choosing another kind of book to read through together
Serve
Each small group discern what service looks like for them. Jesus said, “I did not come to be served but to serve, and to give my life as a ransom for many.” Serving can look like:
- Serving on a ministry team together at The Peak (i.e. greeting/ushering)
- Serving together with one of The Peak’s mission teams (i.e. bike ministry)
- Serving together outside of the church with a local organization
Care
Small groups provide ample opportunities for members to care for one another in meaningful ways and support one another throughout different seasons of life. This becomes more and more important as our church continues to grow! Caring can look like:
- Celebrating a new, exciting season of life (birthday, new job, new baby, adoption, retirement, etc.)
- Offering support during hard times (medical recovery, loss, etc.)
- Continually praying for one another between meetings
Enjoy
Small groups create an atmosphere in which members can become close friends. These meetings should feel less like class and more like hanging out with friends! Find ways to enjoy one another’s company, and enjoy doing life together. Enjoying can look like:
- Eating together (when you are able to meet in person/safely share food)
- Having fun together (i.e. meeting for mini-golf instead of Bible study one week)
- Making time to socialize and chat about life at each meeting
Copeland Small Group
Led by Ben and Carly Copeland
sbencopeland@gmail.com, carlycopeland10@gmail.com
When: Every other Tuesday, 6:15pm-7:45pm
Where: Take turns hosting in homes (Apex, Raleigh, Holly Springs)
We are a small group of young families with kids ages 1-12. We are very new and still figuring out what our meetings will look like and how we want to handle childcare during our meetings.
Murray Small Group
Led by Jillian Murray
When: Every other Tuesday at 6:45 pm
Where: Holly Springs
Description: We are a group of young adults (mid 20s-early 30s). We are mostly comprised of couples, but anyone is welcome! We spend the majority of our time together connecting over life’s highs and lows.
Spitzfaden Small Group
Led by Lori Spitzfaden
When: Varies monthly (service project or social event)
Where: Varies depending on event
Description: We are a co-ed group of middle-aged folks (mostly empty nesters) who get together for different social events and service projects every month. The time and location depends on the activity, but we have done dinner at local restaurants, cookouts at Jordan Lake, made prayer shawls for a nursing home, and served with Rise Against Hunger, Brown Bag Ministries, and other local ministries. We’re always open to new members!
Haverlock Small Group
Led by Felicia Haverlock
When: Every Monday, 6:30-7:30 pm
Where: The Peak (Basecamp Preteen)
Description: Our small group consists mostly of 40- to 50-year-olds with grown children. We socialize, discuss the sermons, and pray for each other each week.
Moorman Small Group
Led by Mark Moorman
When: Every other Wednesday at 6:30 pm
Where: Take turns hosting in homes (Apex, Cary, Holly Springs)
Description: Our small group meets every other Wednesday evening. We are a great blend of introverts and extroverts that are seeking to learn from one another. We tend to bounce off the Sunday messages and as we’ve built trust the intimacy of conversation has grown.
The Faithful Followers Small Group
Led by Fred and Kathy Mussler
kmuss28@hotmail.com, emuss3@gmail.com
When: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 pm
Where: The Peak (Basecamp K-2)
Description: We are a group of empty nesters seeking to follow Jesus faithfully in today’s world. We meet on Wednesday nights at The Peak to discuss The Chosen and how each episode brings the Bible to life. We are open to new members!
Online Small Group
Martha Harmon