Life Groups
LIFE GROUPS are all about connecting with people and growing in our faith and meet at different times and places across the city.
We have groups for men, women, mixed, youth and young adults, and more groups planned and every group is open to new people.
We’d love to see everyone join a Life Group and if you’re keen to connect and grow, please contact Pastor Tyler on tyler@bbcc.org.nz.
Avondale Life Group
This Life Group is open to anyone and everyone and is conveniently located in Avondale for those living nearby. We desire to enthusiastically explore our relationship with God, each other, and the lost as a diverse and loving family. A typical meeting includes fellowship, refreshments, biblical discussion, and opportunities to pray and be prayed for.
Demographic: All
When: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month | 7.30 – 9.30 pm
Leader: Rev Andrew Marshall & Rao Vanaguntla
Host: Rao & Esther Vanaguntla
Location: Avondale
Blockhouse Youth
When: 2nd & 4th Friday of the month | 7.30 – 9.00 pm
Leader: Gwyneth Kirkman and Joshua D’Souza
Compass Life Group
This life group is open to people from 20-35. Every second and fourth Thursday we seek to understand more of what it looks like to walk with God and apply his Word to our lives. We also seek to encourage one another and deepen friendships, and reach out to those who don’t yet know Jesus. If you are looking to grow in your knowledge about God in a way that impacts your life, and learn to help others do the same this group is the place for you.
Demographic: Young Adults
When: 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month | 7.30 – 9.00pm
Leader: Ben Reichert
Hosts: Ben & Minyan Reichert
Location: Mount Albert
Gold Club
This Life Group is open to all those 65 and up. Every third Friday we set aside time to gather, to study, and to reflect on the Word of God and share a lunch together. Outside of this gathering we plan various opportunities for social activities and connection and would love for you to join us.
Demographic: Seniors over 65+
When: 2nd Friday of the month | 12.30 pm
Leader: Mario Varre
Host: Brenda Marshall
Location: Hillsborough
Marys & Marthas (M&Ms)
This group is open to women of all ages. Our aim is to get our head knowledge to a deep heart knowledge building a firm foundation – an unshakable faith that stands firm in troubling times. We are a group of supportive women doing life together through the ups and downs. We want to be a place of safety where everyone feels comfortable to discuss deeper things in a trusting, supportive, and prayer filled environment.
Demographic: All Women
When: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month | 1.00 – 2.30 pm
Leader: Sue Graham
Location: Blockhouse Bay Community Church (Library)
Men's Life Group
This Life Group is open to men of all ages. Together we’ll consistently engage the scriptures as we explore how to be men after God’s own heart in today’s culture. Our times together are focused on knowing Jesus, ourselves and each other better.
Demographic: All Men
When: 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month | 9.00 – 10.30 am
Leader: Ron Maddox
Location: Blockhouse Bay Christian Church (Library)
Soul Sisters
This Life Group is open to women. We are a group who are seeking to hear from God in every part of our lives, we do real life together (lots of laughter and tears) and also have a lot of fun. At each meeting we enjoy a cuppa and a catch up, a time of study and finish with a good time of sharing and prayer.
Demographic: All Women
When: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month | 7.15 – 9.00 pm
Leader: Vicky Edmonds & Vanessa Blackie
Hosts: Lynda Richardson
Location: Green Bay
The Summit Life Group
The Summit Life Group is structured with young professionals (approx. 20’s & 30’s) in mind. We are a small community dedicated to intentionally growing in our relationships with God, with each other (as a Family), and with those who are not yet following Jesus. A Summit can represent a goal or a gathering, our goal is Jesus, and we gather to know Him and make Him known.
Demographic: Young Professionals
When: Every Tuesday | 7.30 – 9.00 pm
Leader: Tyler Sant
Host: Amanda Sant
Location: Blockhouse Bay