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.
When: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays | 7.30-9.00 pm
Leader: Nick Booth
Hosts: Rao & Esther Vanaguntla
Current Curriculum: Heart of God by Francis Chan
Blockhouse Bay Life Group
This Life Group is open to anyone and everyone and is conveniently located in Blockhouse Bay for those living nearby. A typical meeting includes Christ-centred conversations, prayer, and fellowship.
When: Fortnightly on Tuesdays | 7.30-9.00 pm
Leader: Pastor Tyler Sant
Hosts: Tyler & Amanda Sant
Current Curriculum: Exploring Evangelism: Our current series is designed to equip us to share our faith. Each session features a video lesson filmed in New Zealand followed by questions for personal reflection and group conversation.
Blockhouse Bay Women's Life Group
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.
When: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month | 1.00 – 2.30 pm
Leader: Gill Devine
Venue: Blockhouse Bay Community Church
Current Curriculum: Book Study: Embracing Trust – The Art of Letting Go and Holding On to a Forever-Faithful God by Joanna Weaver
The Summit Life Group
The Summit Life Group is structured with younger adults (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.
When: Every Wednesday | 7.30 – 9.00 pm
Leader: Tyler Sant
Hosts: Tyler & Amanda Sant
Current Curriculum: Multiply by Francis Chan
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.
When: 3rd Friday of the month | 12.30 pm
Leader: Mario Varre
Hosts: Brenda Marshall
Current Curriculum: Encounters with Jesus
Ignite Life Group (Youth)
Leader: Amanda Sant
Hosts: Tyler & Amanda Sant
Current Curriculum: Youth Alpha: In this video and discussion series we are looking at the basics of the Christian faith, exploring them in depth discussing what we think about them as we look for ways to apply them to our lives.
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.
When: 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month | 9.00 – 10.30 am
Leader: Ron Maddox
Venue: Blockhouse Bay Christian Kindergarten
Current Curriculum: Gospel of John: We are currently studying the Gospel of John together.
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.
When: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month | 7.30-9.00 pm
Leader: Vicky Edmonds
Hosts: Scott & Carin Kirkman
Current Curriculum: Haggai: Building God’s Church” by David Cornes
