Small Groups
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Small Churches
We are: Couples and seasoned singles, ranging from 40's to 70's and beyond.
Leadership: Wayne Klotz, Ken Miller, and Bob Burden
Time: Sundays, 9:30-10:30 AM
Room: Aux Gym
We are known… for the way our people love, pray for and care for one another as we study God's Word, sing together, fellowship and enjoy good snacks. We are a larger Small Church, but our care groups provide a way to get to know others in a small group setting.
We are: Families with older school-age children and empty nesters.
Leadership: Larry and Corinne Burckhart and Denny and Karen Mast
Time: Sundays, 9:30-10:30 AM
Room: C 282
We are known… to be a service-oriented group who has a strong commitment to praying for the needs of the group and our community. We enjoy growing closer to each other and to Christ through Biblical teaching.
Covenant Keepers will not meet over the summer. Classes resume mid-August.
We are: Young families and school-age families.
Leadership: Justin Bell, Nate Yoder, Rob Geiger, and Adam Maxwell
Time: Sundays, 9:30-10:30 AM
Room:G 250
We are known… as a community of married couples and young families encouraging and building each other up through Godly principles, Bible study and Christ-centered fellowship. Please note, this Small Church does not meet the fifth Sunday of every month.
We are: Multi-generational, singles and couples.
Leadership: Mike Moore
Time: Sundays, 10:45- noon
Room: Heritage Room
We are known… as a Small Church that dives into God's Word together using a year-long Bible reading plan. We grow together, go out and serve together, and learn how to effectively make and multiply disciples together.
We are: Young singles and married (ages 19-29).
Leadership: Matt and Rachel Prochno
Time: Sundays, 9:30-10:30 AM
Room: Upper Level of YMC (Separate building on the southwest corner of the NMC campus.)
We are known… for providing a relational and spiritual community for young adults at NMC. We meet each Sunday for scripture-based devotionals, discussion, and prayer, with the goal of connection and spiritual growth in Christ. Outside events and small groups are also part of this Small Church for 20-somethings looking to connect with others in the church.
We are: Couples, families and singles.
Leadership: Terry Martin and Dave Mast
Time: Sundays, 9:30-10:30 AM
Room: GH 226
We are known… as a service-oriented group with a strong commitment to praying for the group and our community. We enjoy growing closer to each other and to Christ through biblical teaching.
We are: Couples and families, ages 20's - 40's.
Leadership: Nate and Beth Smith and Troy and Karla Handrich
Time: Sundays, 9:30-10:30 AM
Room: WC 200
We are known… for our commitment to our relationships with Christ, our spouses and our children. Being the typical family at times can be exhausting. This is a nurturing, fun-loving class with weekly life-application lessons, lively discussions and plentiful opportunities for fellowship.
We are: Young families and school-age families.
Leadership: Mike Lightfoot and leadership team
Time: Sundays, 9:30-10:30 AM
Room: GH 222
We are known… as a large-sized Small Church filled with busy families who want to prioritize interaction with each other, while also actively engaging in other regional and global ministries.
We are: Singles and Couples ranging from 30's to 50's
Leadership: Scott Sheets
Time: Sundays, 9:30-10:30 AM
Room: C 281
We are known… as a Small Church who dives into God's Word for the purpose of sharpening and encouraging one another with godly practical principles as we journey through life. Our care for one another is displayed through times of prayer and encouragement each week. We have a few low-key activities each year and really enjoy providing for the needs of regional missionaries. All are welcome.
We are: Empty nesters and retirees.
Leadership: Roger and Linda Hollinger, and Stan and Carol Metzler
Time: Sundays, 9:30-10:30 AM
Room: GH224
We are known… as a small group that is composed of caring and sharing individuals. It is an intimate group that spends time sharing and praying together, holding each other up to the Lord.
We are: Older school-age families.
Leadership: Tim Stichter and Greg Wyland
Time: Sundays, 9:30-10:30 AM
Room: C 280
We are known… as a group of believers striving to become a community by Living, Investing, Nurturing and Connecting with each other during our time together on Sunday morning and as we meet formally and informally at other times. Our class time includes holding each other up in prayer with lessons designed to pull us closer to our Savior.
We are: Adults of all ages, with a core group in their 50's and 60's.
Leadership: Bill Krogel
Time: Sundays, 10:45 - noon
Room: C 184
We are known… for our years of wisdom in life experiences. We are a smaller Small Church that is strong in intercessory prayer, recognizing we serve a great God for His glory. We also discuss the teaching pastor's message to get other insights on what he preached.
We are: Open to all adults from young people to those with grandchildren.
Leadership: Jim and Pat Wisler
Time: Sundays, 9:30-10:30 AM
Room: Fireside Room
We are known… as a group of caring adults who pray for one another as we study books of the Bible in order to apply Truth to everyday life. We are open to all adults from young people to those with grandchildren.
We are: Adults of all ages, with a large core group of retirees.
Leadership: Larry Long and Pastor Norm Reimer
Time: Sundays, 8:00-9:10 AM
Room: C184
We are known… as a group that shares together, studies together and fellowships together on a regular basis.
One will not meet over the summer. Classes resume after Labor Day.
We are: Young and school-age families in their 30's and 40's.
Leadership: Shawn and Lori Persing
Time: Sundays, 9:30-10:30
Room: Gym 252
We are known… for being a smaller sized, small church that builds community and connected relationships. We utilize live and video teaching and thrive on discussion and peer learning. Our mission is to build a fully connected, fully committed group of disciples who are known and loved by one another.
We are: Empty nesters and those who are engaged as the sandwich generation (involved in the lives of parents, children and grandchildren).
Leadership: Hal Easley and teaching team
Time: Sundays, 9:30-10:30 AM
Room: C 184
We are known… as a Small Church with weekly participation of 25-30 members. We spend time sharing joys, praises, concerns, as well as encouraging and lifting up each other in prayer. There is also an emphasis on studying God's Word and emboldening one another to Kingdom Action as well as living life together.
We are: Families
Leadership: Taylor Fervida and leadership team
Time: Sundays, 9:30-10:30 AM
Room: C 283
We are known… as families dedicated to living life together while remaining "rooted" in Christ as a body. We welcome others to walk with us as we pursue to live with faith-in-action.
We are: A multigenerational adult small church.
Leadership: Dennis and Carrie Gaul
Time: Sundays, 9:30-10:30 AM
Room: GH 223
We are known… as a smaller-sized Small Church that desires to grow together in our relationship with Jesus Christ, through the study of God's Word, prayer, and fellowship, becoming more like Christ, fixing our eyes on Jesus, and ultimately, finishing well the race marked before us (Hebrews 12:1). We endeavor to do this through teaching and studying God's Word together, knowing who we are in Christ, and living in the truth of the Good News of the Gospel.
We are: Senior adults.
Leadership: Fred Hunsberger
Time: Sundays, 9:30-10:30 AM
Room: Heritage Room
We are known… as those who have a wealth of experience to share and have a great concern for the spiritual health of the fellowship. We use a conventional Sunday School Quarterly as the basis for Scripture study.
We are: Empty nesters and early retirees.
Leadership: Leadership Team
Time: Sundays, 9:30-10:30 AM
Room: C 185
We are known… as a large-sized, Small Church with a warm and friendly atmosphere, consisting of a group of loving and caring people who pray and minister to the needs of its members. Our study involves looking at biblical truth and its application into our daily lives, causing us to grow in our Christ likeness.
We are: A cross-generational group of adults.
Leadership: Jim Davis
Time: Sundays, 9:30-10:30 AM
Room: GH 227
We are known… for being a medium gathering for a cross-generational group of adults who studies God's Word and pursues biblical community through intentional relationship building.
We are: Adults in their 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's+.
Leadership: Mike Martin
Time: Sundays, 9:30-10:30 AM
Room: Chapel
We are known… as a large Small church that provides solid, practical Bible teaching in the midst of a warm, supportive fellowship.
Wednesday Nights

Adult Summer Wednesdays
Adult Summer Wednesdays will be in the NMC Chapel 7:00 - 8:00 PM. See you there!
Table Talk and regular Wednesday programming will resume August 23, 2023
Men's Ministry
We believe that men’s ministry must engage the men of our community by giving them an honest place to be themselves, wrestle with the struggles of life and find encouragement for their journey of faith. We currently offer several weekly opportunities for men to gather together.
Men's Prayer Breakfast
Man Church
Women's Ministry
Coffee Break
Oasis
Ladies’ Prayer Group
Revelation Fitness
Special Events
Marriage and Family
Care Ministry
Marriage and Family Ministry
Christ-centered and relationship-focused premarital guidance is a great way for engaged couples to prepare for marriage. During NMC’s premarital program, couples take an assessment and walk through their results with Marty Graverson, our marriage and family pastor. Through this assessment, couples have the chance to learn more about their fiancé as well as identify specific areas they should focus on during the rest of the premarital program. In addition to the assessment, couples will be paired with a mentor couple who will meet with them three to four times before the wedding as well as a few times after the wedding. This mentorship provides opportunities for an engaged couple to learn from a seasoned couple’s real-life experiences and build a relationship that can last long after the wedding date. Through this relationship, couples establish connections with those who will support, challenge, and encourage them as they grow in their marriage.