small groups

SUMMER 2025

SMALL GROUPS

starts june 8th . . . register today!

Don't do life alone! We were created to live in community and not in isolation. We may physically live in a community, but spiritually, socially, and relationally we often live our lives in isolation. We find ourselves with no one to turn to when a major issue surfaces in our lives.

Being part of a Small Group helps us to more wholly experience God through close relationships as we play and pray together, as we encourage and help one another, and as we study and live out God’s Word together.

With 3 Small Group semesters, you can jump in any time of the year. (12-week semesters in SPRING and FALL; 6-week semester in the SUMMER).

Our SUMMER Semester kicks off JUNE 8, so check out the list below of the many groups available this semester! There's one that perfect for YOU!

For more details or information on hosting a Small Group, contact Cathy Clifford, our Small Groups Leader.

summer 2025 small groups list

MEN'S GROUPS

HOST: Ps. Philip Pimlott
DATE: Saturdays (Bi-Weekly)
TIME: 8 AM - 9:30 AM
LOCATION: Zoom

I hope you join me for a great time of encouragement and support. We need to stay ‘connected’ with other men and have an avenue where we can share and grow together. We'll meet on Zoom every other week.

I cannot wait to spend the summer with you as we dive into God’s Word together and learn how to live a Godly life. Make sure to sign up so we can send you the Zoom link.

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HOST: Arnold Howard
DATE: Saturdays (Bi-Weekly)
TIME: 9 AM
LOCATION: Cracker Barrel Restaurants

"Man Stuff" Small Groups will help you grow in faith, build camaraderie with like-minded men and find significance.

I hope you join me Saturday mornings for a time of encouragement and support. Let’s stay ‘connected’ as brothers and make a difference in each other’s lives.

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HOST: Ps. Philip Pimlott
DATE: Tuesdays
TIME: 12 PM - 1 PM
LOCATION: Various Restaurants in BR

Come hang out with other men for lunch each Tuesday during our Summer Semester. It’s such a blessing to take time out and hang with other men building lasting friendships. Make plans to be with us at various locations around the Baton Rouge area. (Dutch treat – meaning you pay for yourself) and will always have a time of devotion and prayer.

Be sure to register so you are notified where we will meet! Hope to see you there!

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HOST: Wayne Ferguson
DATE: Thursday
TIME: 6 PM
LOCATION: Various locations in BR

We are excited to offer our golfing small group. Even if you may not be able to make it on time each week, you can join us at the current hole we’re on and play through with us. We will meet at various BREC courses. At the end of the semester, we will have a match play competition on a Saturday, then eat lunch together after.

It’s going to be a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the outdoors while having a great time of fun and fellowship together. Whether you’re a novice or pro…you’re more than welcome to join us. We can’t wait to play some golf with you!

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WOMEN'S GROUPS

HOST: Nancy Byrd & Friends
DATE: Tuesdays
TIME: 11 AM - 12 PM
LOCATION: EC Classroom

This study on the names and titles of God will help you experience Him in a fresh and deeper way, revealing many surprising connections between the Old and New Testaments.

As you explore His names, you will come face-to-face with the God of Scripture -- a God who is both the greatest of all Kings, and the most loving of all Fathers; a God enthroned on high who bends low so that we can come to know Him.

Hope you'll join us!

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HOST: Cathy Clifford
DATE: Thursdays (4 weeks only)
TIME: 11 AM - 12 PM
LOCATION: Various restaurants in area

CALLING ALL SISTERS! Are you thirsty and hungry for fellowship and fun with your sisters in Christ? This is the group for you!
Join us each week at various restaurants, Dutch treat. (Pay your own way) Make sure to sign up as it is the only way to be notified where we will meet!

Can’t wait to see you here for a great time of sister-love!

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MEN & WOMEN GROUPS

HOST: Cathy Clifford
DATE: Mondays
TIME: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Clifford Home

Life began in a garden; Jesus prayed in a garden and was buried in one. The seed of Abraham rose again, all in a GARDEN! Jesus is the vine, we are the branches and GOD, our Gardener! There are so many lessons to learn from the beauty and mystery of gardens.

I hope you'll join us for coffee, tea and a chat as we experience the love of friends and the quiet peacefulness of a garden. Look forward to seeing you soon!

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HOST: Judy Zito
DATE: Saturdays
TIME: 9 AM - 10:30 AM
LOCATION: Meet at Encounter Church

Recently, Pastor preached the series, "The World Outside Our Window". It inspired me to start a Street Evangelism group because there are many lost souls looking for someone to help them get out of the pit they are in .... and that’s where this group comes in.

Come join us as we become Jesus's hands and feet to the lost and dying. Don’t be afraid that you don't know how ... training will be conducted on Sunday June 8th. If for some reason you cannot make it, please let me know.

This is going to be awesome! Let’s watch JESUS move through us together! See you soon!

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HOSTS: Dee & Arnold Howard
DATE: Wednesdays (Bi-weekly)
TIME: 10:30 AM - 12 PM
LOCATION: EC Classroom

Let’s Continue: The word "Exodus" means leave. The Book of Exodus tells how the nation of Israel left Egypt. It chronicles the story of their deliverance from 400 years of bondage and how God sent Moses as an instrument of deliverance. We also get to see how the Lord made Pharoah release His people.

God is still in the delivering business. Join us as we stroll down God’s Yellow Brick Road to deliverance. Can’t wait to see you here!

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HOST: Tomara Evans
DATE: Thursdays (Bi-weekly)
TIME: 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Various area restaurants

Join us for good food, good fellowship and faith-focused discussions! We’ll meet at different restaurants bi-weekly around our area to enjoy a nice meal with good friends. Then we’ll dive a little deeper into Sunday’s message for morsels of wisdom and life applications.
We cannot wait to see you there!

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MARRIAGE & FAMILY

HOSTS: Pastor P & Kelly Pimlott
DATE: Thursdays (Bi-weekly)
TIME: 6 PM - 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Livingston

Everything in your marriage -- your emotions, finances, children, frustrations, parents, cultural expectations, physical and sexual intimacy, your day-to-day needs and ideas – they all require one thing – the ability to communicate.

As we meet bi-weekly we will talk about the six conversations every married couple should be having on a regular basis.
Make plans to come and LEARN how to communicate – You won’t be disappointed for sure!

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PRAYER

HOSTS: Sherry Hale & Sarah Hebert
DATE: Mondays
TIME: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Encounter Church

Why not join with us each week for an hour of power as we take time out from our busy lives to pray. This will be Zoom and In-person!
It’s a great opportunity to quiet your life and to hear from God. Each week, we will have a short devotional on Prayer to help encourage you in your Prayer Life.

When we pray, GREAT THINGS WILL HAPPEN!

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YOUTH & KIDS

HOSTS: Luke Gautreaux
DATE: Varies -- watch for the date announcements
TIME: Varies
LOCATION: Pop-up Events at different locations

YAY ... IT’S SUMMERTIME! During the summer, we are going to have some really great “Pop Up” events for our youth. Please MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER so you don't miss the details for each event: the What and the Where!) It’s a great opportunity to invite and bring your friends too!

Can’t wait to see you here!

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HOSTS: Nina Goodrich & eKids Team
DATES: July 15-17, 2025
TIME: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Encounter Church

You don’t want your kids to miss VBS this summer! This year's theme is MAGNIFIED -- about discovering the BIGNESS of GOD in the smallest of things!

This is an exciting time to teach eKIDS that GOD is all about the smallest details and HIS fingerprints and footprints are in everything in creation! That’s true especially for each one of the eKIDS!

Don’t worry about dinner -- we are going to feed your kids with food and the WORD of GOD!

Sign your kids up! Hope to see your kids there!

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RECOVERY

HOSTS: Laura Simon & ER Team
DATES: Friday
TIME: 6:30 PM - 8 PM
LOCATION: Encounter Church

Recovery from past sins and hurts is not just about drug addiction. No matter what you are struggling with, we believe that all are set free at the Cross where God’s heart can heal yours. Regardless of whether your problem is emotional, financial, relational, spiritual, sexual or something else, God is the solution in all things.

Life-altering decisions can be made, hearts changed, and lives transformed through the love of Christ. We are not a ‘program’, it’s about a relationship with Jesus. “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right and steadfast spirit within me.” - Psalm 51:10

Doors open at 6:00 pm, with break-out groups after the message.

ER—It’s Life Support for the Soul!

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GROWTH TRACK

HOSTS: Dee Howard & Growth Track Team
DATES: Saturday, June 21, 2025
TIME: 9 AM - 2 PM
LOCATION: EC Classroom

We understand that it’s sometimes a challenge to be here each Sunday for 4 weeks. Growth Track Intensive allows you to take the entire course in one day! If you’ve begun the course and have not been able to complete it, you can just attend the session(s) missed.
Step One: Connecting (9:00 - 10:00 am)
Step Two: Relationships (10:15 - 11:15 am)
Step Three: Identifying your Design (11:30 - 12:30 pm)
Step Four: Joining the Team (12:45 - 1:45 pm)
There will be a 15-minute break between classes and we'll have coffee, water and snacks for you.

If you’d like to get it all completed in one day, register so you can begin your next step of serving on a Dream Team!

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Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor:

If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.

ECCLESIASTES 4:9