LifeGroups

LifeGroups are Central’s expression of living life in community

As a follower of Jesus, there will be times when you find yourself in need of help. In those moments, you’ll find support and encouragement within a community of believers—the Church. There will also be times when others need our assistance and you’ll find great fulfillment in doing what’s necessary to meet their needs as an expression of God’s love. 

Browse available groups below, and email us if you have questions or are interested in leading a LifeGroup. If you're having trouble finding the right group or need help in knowing where to start, join the LifeGroup Waiting Room.

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Adult Community: Grace Abounds
  • Female
  • LifeGroups

Adult Community: Grace Abounds

Studying "Psalm 23" by Matt Chandler on Right Now MediaSingle, divorced, or widowed adults in their 40-60s | connecting to grow in relationships with Christ in a safe environment with others | Most Sundays 6-7:30PMCurrently meeting in Western Mall.

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Adult Deaf Community
  • Co-ed
  • LifeGroups

Adult Deaf Community

We are a group that uses sign language to communicate | Sunday afternoons

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Adult Life Group: Blended Family
  • Co-ed
  • LifeGroups
  • Childcare Provided

Adult Life Group: Blended Family

Fun family focused environment where we spend the first hour eating dinner, sharing in our unique struggles, experiences, & triumphs and building relationships with other couples for support & encouragement. The second hour we focus on praying for each other and studying the Word | Every other Sunday, 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Currently following the Deuteronomy study.

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Adult LifeGroup & Young Families:  Van Voorst
  • Co-ed
  • Tuesday
  • LifeGroups

Adult LifeGroup & Young Families: Van Voorst

Our group is for couples in their 30's to early 40's with young children. We are looking forward to diving into bible study together and building a community of belonging that also challenges each other so that we can grow in our faith walk. We are planning on meeting twice a month on Tuesday nights around 6 or 6:30. Depending on the group and schedules we can plan to eat dinner when we meet. 

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Adult LifeGroup & Young Families: Sam & Mariah VanOrman
  • Co-ed
  • LifeGroups

Adult LifeGroup & Young Families: Sam & Mariah VanOrman

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Adult LifeGroup: 6:33 Women
  • Female
  • Tuesday
  • LifeGroups

Adult LifeGroup: 6:33 Women

Based on Matthew 6:33, we are women who seek God's kingdom. 

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Adult LifeGroup: Achterhoff
  • Co-ed
  • Wednesday
  • LifeGroups

Adult LifeGroup: Achterhoff

"Bible Study" group | Currently studying Deuteronomy by putting sermons into action in our lives | Meeting 2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 6:30pm-8:30pm in our home in SE Sioux Falls. | All Ages & Stages with age range from 30s to 70s. 

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Adult LifeGroup: Amber & Scott VanVoorst
  • Co-ed
  • LifeGroups

Adult LifeGroup: Amber & Scott VanVoorst

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Adult LifeGroup: Cory & Tiffany Hansen
  • Co-ed
  • LifeGroups

Adult LifeGroup: Cory & Tiffany Hansen

We're excited to host a new Brandon-area Life Group in our home on Sunday evenings! We'll gather for dinner at 6:00 PM, followed by a Bible study following alongside the Ephesians sermon series each Sunday at Central from 7:00–8:00 PM. Our rhythm will be meeting as men + women together every other week, with the alternate weeks being women-only and men-only.Week 1 - men + womenWeek 2 - womenWeek 3 - men + womenWeek 4 - men  We're a couple in our 50's who enjoy building meaningful relationships and growing in our faith. We'd love to connect with people of all ages who are looking to deepen their relationship with Christ, build authentic friendships, and do life together in a welcoming, encouraging community. With questions you can email Tiffany at tiffanyd2717@gmail.com.

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Adult LifeGroup: Debbie Stageberg
  • Female
  • LifeGroups

Adult LifeGroup: Debbie Stageberg

This is a group for women aged 55+. We will meet every other Sunday starting October 11th at the Callie Library from 1-3PM.Location: Dell Rapids

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Adult LifeGroup: Duncan
  • Co-ed
  • Wednesday
  • LifeGroups

Adult LifeGroup: Duncan

Young families doing life together and growing together. Being connected outside of weekly meetings and having deep relationships to challenge, encourage, and walk together. 

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Adult LifeGroup: East Side Friends
  • Co-ed
  • LifeGroups

Adult LifeGroup: East Side Friends

Providing a time for growing deeper in our relationship with our Father and each other. Applying God's word to our life, supporting each other through life's ups and downs. Meets twice a month at the leaders house on Sunday afternoon.

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Adult LifeGroup: Ernster
  • Co-ed
  • LifeGroups
  • Childcare Provided

Adult LifeGroup: Ernster

Married 30-40's | Meeting in the Ernster home on Sunday mornings at 10:30 am |  Currently studying Deuteronomy in sync with weekly messages | Currently has room for 4-5 more people |  

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Adult LifeGroup: Jenni & Terry Battcher
  • Co-ed
  • LifeGroups

Adult LifeGroup: Jenni & Terry Battcher

Life needs community as we go through season’s. As we are celebrating our 25 years of marriage and have raised our children to know our loving Father we are now ready to begin sharing our love of Christ with others. We want to do life with you. We want to grow in the word of God with you. Whether you are new to your faith or seasoned in your walk with God we want to welcome you to our home to share together God’s goodness and faithfulness. We welcome couples or singles!

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Adult LifeGroup: Journey
  • Co-ed
  • LifeGroups

Adult LifeGroup: Journey

We connect, walk alongside, encourage, pray together, and live life with our life group. In the past, we have studied marriage, the weekly sermons, and the church-developed curriculum. We serve the families in our group, outside needs, young adults, and in several church and/or community ministries. Our group consists of families with children varying in ages from 5 years to adult. 

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Adult LifeGroup: Koinonia
  • Adult Communities

Adult LifeGroup: Koinonia

Bible Study | Every Sunday at 9:45am in Room 103

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Adult LifeGroup: Lisa Stellinga
  • Female
  • Wednesday
  • LifeGroups

Adult LifeGroup: Lisa Stellinga

This life group is for "the mature" woman, who has lived through divorce! It's in this group that we'll learn what God has to say through Ephesians; fun activities and food will be used throughout and we'll work to develop a community of sisters who share what God has shown them. Be prepared to grow!

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Adult LifeGroup: Rodman
  • Co-ed
  • LifeGroups

Adult LifeGroup: Rodman

We are typically studying the topics from the weekly sermons.  We meet twice a month in each other's homes on Sunday afternoon.  Our age range is 50 to 65.

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Adult LifeGroup: Stevens
  • Co-ed
  • Monday
  • LifeGroups
  • Childcare Provided

Adult LifeGroup: Stevens

We're a group of parents doing life together! Kids range from babies-14 years old. We meet for about an hour for Bible study time for the adults, and play time for the kiddos (with a couple great teenagers supervising). We would love for you to join us!Mondays from 6:30-7:30pmSW Sioux Falls

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Adult LifeGroup: Upper Room (Kelly)
  • Co-ed
  • Monday
  • LifeGroups

Adult LifeGroup: Upper Room (Kelly)

Life group focused on developing a deep personal prayer life and learning various aspects of prayer.  This group typically meets weekly on Monday evenings in home of leader.

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Adult LifeGroup: West Side Story
  • Co-ed
  • Saturday
  • LifeGroups

Adult LifeGroup: West Side Story

We are a group of married couples at various ages and stages in life from 30 to 55.We meet at Central following Saturday evening 4:30 service. Group currently has 8 people that meets every other week.We currently do not have the capability of providing child care.  We meet together with the intention of learning from each other, supporting each other, and praying for one another. Main emphasis of this group is Bible Study.  We are currently focusing on the book of Acts and also doing studies focused on Biblical characters to learn what is God teaching us.

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College Central 2025-26
  • College Central

College Central 2025-26

Join this general group to receive communication about our weekly large group gatherings on Sunday nights!

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College Central 2026-27
  • College Central

College Central 2026-27

Join this general group to receive communication about our weekly large group gatherings on Sunday nights!

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Couples Group: Shaylee & Ryan Brost
  • Co-ed
  • LifeGroups

Couples Group: Shaylee & Ryan Brost

We are a recently married couple, seeking to parent our elementary-aged boys intentionally, and looking for other couples who want to go deep, be vulnerable, and be in Christ-centered community. We plan on meeting in our home on Sunday afternoon.

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Forged Discipleship: Followers Made (Monday) Shemon/Eggers
  • Male
  • Monday
  • Forged Men's Ministry

Forged Discipleship: Followers Made (Monday) Shemon/Eggers

Followers is a 6-month journey consisting of weekly small group huddles and daily scripture reading. This huddle aims to help participants discern their calling, develop habits that lead to greater spiritual growth, and create deeper relational connections with other men in your huddle. Followers is for men who desire to grow closer to God, be more intentional in their faith, and connect with others on the same journey. Approximate Cost of books $35.

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Forged Discipleship: Followers Made (Sunday 5 PM) Groseth
  • Male
  • Forged Men's Ministry

Forged Discipleship: Followers Made (Sunday 5 PM) Groseth

Sunday Night 5:00 pm - 6:30 pmCentral ChurchFollowers is a 6-month journey consisting of weekly small group huddles and daily scripture reading. This huddle aims to help participants discern their calling, develop habits that lead to greater spiritual growth, and create deeper relational connections with other men in your huddle. Followers is for men who desire to grow closer to God, be more intentional in their faith, and connect with others on the same journey. Approximate Cost of books $40.

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Forged Discipleship: Followers Made (Tuesday)C Green
  • Male
  • Tuesday
  • Forged Men's Ministry

Forged Discipleship: Followers Made (Tuesday)C Green

Followers is a 6-month journey consisting of weekly small group huddles and daily scripture reading. This huddle aims to help participants discern their calling, develop habits that lead to greater spiritual growth, and create deeper relational connections with other men in your huddle. Followers is for men who desire to grow closer to God, be more intentional in their faith, and connect with others on the same journey. Approximate Cost of books $35. Start Mid September

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Forged Life Group: Ephesians (Tuesday Eve)
  • Male
  • Forged Men's Ministry

Forged Life Group: Ephesians (Tuesday Eve)

The weekend sermons in the book of Ephesians so we will have men’s huddles who read and study a chapter week and discuss that along with the sermon for the week. We will meet weekly from middle Sept to Dec.

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Forged Life Group: Living Life in the Spirit
  • Male
  • Forged Men's Ministry

Forged Life Group: Living Life in the Spirit

  As Christians, we’ve been given the ability to overcome anxiety, worry, depression, guilt, poor self-worth, and other emotional issues and live lives filled with love, joy, peace, patience, self-control, and more through the power of Christ and the Holy Spirit who lives within us (Galatians 5:16).  In addition, living out our new nature in Christ will make us better husbands, fathers, employees, and bolder witnesses for Christ. Mike Nichols leads this Weekly Men’s Huddle. 

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Forged LifeGroup: Eternal Investments
  • Male
  • Thursday
  • Forged Men's Ministry

Forged LifeGroup: Eternal Investments

We watch a brief video and study the Word. | Weekly on Thursday mornings 6:15-7:30AM

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Forged Monthly Mtg
  • Forged Men's Ministry

Forged Monthly Mtg

Mtg first Thursday evening of each month

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Forged: BetterMan (Thursday 5:45 am)
  • Wednesday
  • Forged Men's Ministry

Forged: BetterMan (Thursday 5:45 am)

From BetterMan Ministries , this 11-week series of group studies consists of weekly video teachings and group discussions that provide a clear definition of biblical masculinity and practical ways to make your marriage, parenting, work-life, relationship with God — everything — better. We will meet weekly from middle of January to the middle of April. $10

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Forged: BetterMan (Wednesday Night)
  • Wednesday
  • Forged Men's Ministry

Forged: BetterMan (Wednesday Night)

From BetterMan Ministries , this 11-week series of group studies consists of weekly video teachings and group discussions that provide a clear definition of biblical masculinity and practical ways to make your marriage, parenting, work-life, relationship with God — everything — better. We will meet weekly from Sept to the first week of December. $10Cory Hansen leader

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Forged: Waiting Room for Men
  • Male
  • Forged Men's Ministry

Forged: Waiting Room for Men's Huddles

Looking to join a men's bible study? Join this group or email Mike.Carr@centralsf.org and he will be in contact with you!

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LifeGroup Waiting Room
  • LifeGroups

LifeGroup Waiting Room

Looking for the Right LifeGroup? We’d love to help you find a LifeGroup where you can connect, grow, and build meaningful relationships. If you’re having trouble finding the right group or simply want some help knowing where to start, we’re here to help! Take a moment to fill out our LifeGroup Inquiry Form. Your answers will help us get to know what you’re looking for so we can make a thoughtful, intentional LifeGroup recommendation that’s a great fit for you.

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LifeGroup: 30 Something Singles (Co-ed)
  • Co-ed
  • Monday
  • LifeGroups

LifeGroup: 30 Something Singles (Co-ed)

A gospel centered community | Mondays 7PM | large group meets socially once a month

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NextChapter (Empty Nester) Waiting Room
  • LifeGroups

NextChapter (Empty Nester) Waiting Room

The kids are grown, the house is quieter, and a whole new chapter is unfolding — one that holds more purpose than you might realize. This season is not a winding down; it is an invitation to go deeper in God's Word, invest in the lives around you, and find the rich community that this stage of life is uniquely positioned for. Our small group for empty nesters is a place to ask the big questions, share the wisdom you've earned, and belong to a circle of people who truly know and need one another. Your story isn't finished — come write this chapter in community.Join this group if you'd like to join an Empty Nester Life Group, or aren't finding what you're looking for and would like to talk to someone for help in finding the right fit for you.Please take a moment to fill out this LifeGroup Inquiry Form that helps us make a really intentional LifeGroup match and recommendation for you. 

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Rooted: Cultivating a Love of God
  • Female
  • Thursday
  • LifeGroups

Rooted: Cultivating a Love of God's Word

Psalm 1:1-3Blessed is the one...whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on His law day and night.  That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither - whatever they do prospers. *There is no Saturday gathering for Rooted Women. Rooted operates separately from Woven.This learning style group is for any woman (18+) who is wanting to have a rich experience with Scripture, and wants to engage in practices that cultivate a deeper love for God's Word. The goal for this group is that you would encounter new ways to read the Bible, and new ways to connect with God outside of our times together. Rooted LifeGroup will meet for six weeks in the fall and then six weeks again in the spring. Meets: Sept 24, Oct 8 & 22, Nov 5 & 19, Dec 37-8:30 PM1st Semester onlyStudying: Ephesians chapter 1-3 and misc teachings/discussions on spiritual listening and disciplines Contact Amy Odland with questions: aodland9@gmail.com

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STR Outpost: Apologetics Class
  • Co-ed
  • Monday
  • LifeGroups

STR Outpost: Apologetics Class

Equip Yourself to Defend Your Faith | 2nd & 4th Mondays at 6:30pm in the Hearth Room | str.org/outposts

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Young Couples Waiting Room
  • LifeGroups

Young Couples Waiting Room

Marriage is one of God's greatest gifts — and one of His greatest invitations to grow. But navigating the early years of life together, building a home, merging two stories into one, and seeking God as a couple is hard to do alone. Our small group for young married couples is a place where you can open God's Word alongside others who are in the same season, ask the questions you didn't know you could ask, and build the kind of community that will carry you through every high and hard moment ahead. You were never meant to do marriage in isolation — come belong to a community that will walk with you.Join this group if you'd like to join a Young Married Life Group, or aren't finding what you're looking for and would like to talk to someone for help in finding the right fit for you.Please take a moment to fill out this LifeGroup Inquiry Form that helps us make a really intentional LifeGroup match and recommendation for you. 

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Young Couples: Jordan & Deven Brenner
  • Co-ed
  • Wednesday
  • LifeGroups

Young Couples: Jordan & Deven Brenner

We are excited to connect with other young, newly married or engaged couples who are seeking to make Jesus more present in their daily lives. Our desire is to build relationships with couples in a similar season of life and encourage one another as we pursue a Christ-centered marriage. Together, we hope to grow in our relationships with the Lord while navigating the joys and challenges of building a biblical foundation for marriage. We look forward to meeting you!Meeting Schedule:Biweekly on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. (start date is flexible). We are also open to monthly connections outside of our regular Bible study sessions! We are happy to host at our house on the east side of town (4016 E Claudette Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57103).

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Young Families Waiting Room
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Young Families Waiting Room

Raising kids is one of the most important and most exhausting callings God gives — and it was never meant to be done without a community around you. Our LifeGroup for young families is a place where parents can study Scripture together, encourage one another in the daily grind of faith and family, and build friendships that go far beyond Sunday morning. When your kids see you rooted in community and committed to God's Word, you're not just surviving this season — you're building something that lasts. Come find a group of families to do life with.Join this group if you'd like to join a Young Families Life Group, or aren't finding what you're looking for and would like to talk to someone for help in finding the right fit for you.Please take a moment to fill out this LifeGroup Inquiry Form that helps us make a really intentional LifeGroup match and recommendation for you. 

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Young Families: Adamson
  • Co-ed
  • LifeGroups

Young Families: Adamson

We are a young families group that desires to connect and encourage others walking through the journey of life, faith, and parenting.Meeting Sundays from 4-6 PM.Twice per month in the leaders' home.

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Young Families: Meridith & Zach Selby
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Young Families: Meridith & Zach Selby

Our group will place a heavy emphasis on community of young families. We will walk through the Love Dare devotional when we meet.We will meet every other Sunday at 5PM in our home!

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Young Family: Gades
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Young Family: Gades

We are a young families group that want to encourage each other through the joys and struggles of parenting and help each other grow and connect in our faith.  We currently plan to meet on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8pm.We have childcare options available.

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