Community Life Groups
Every Person Growing Through CLGs - BCBC CLGs are designed to develop new and strengthen existing bonds through Christian fellowship. CLG Mission is:
- Connecting to God and Each Other
- Loving God and Each Other
- Growing with God and with Each Other
Simply, building relationships through Christian fellowship to grow our faith and reach out to our community.
All groups will be reconvening the first week of February 2025 and meet up through the first week of May. Review & sign-up via the form at the bottom of this page.
CLG #1 – The Christ Loving Gang - Proverbs
Wednesdays at 6:30pm • BCBC - Brice’s Creek area
We enjoy rich fellowship with much love and laughter with one another, engage in selfless service to one another which fosters their family of God support system and spiritual growth in each of their lives; hence, coining their name “The Christ Loving Gang” This group has a passion for diving into Bible study mining out God’s principles for daily life, prayer, and evangelistic opportunities. This fall, we will be going through the book of Proverbs seeking His wisdom for our lives.
Leader: Harry Piner, at , 252-514-5013. Harry is a long-time and a founding member of BCBC of now 41 years, . He enjoys serving this body, fellowshipping over meals, being with his family..
Co-Leaders: Stephen and Christine Elliot at . Stephen and Christine have lead this Bible study group for three years. They have 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren. They enjoy games, and family. Stephen enjoys fishing and Christine enjoys serving others!
Co-Leader: Phil Buzzelli
CLG #2 ( A & B) – Cornwall CLG - Loving Like Jesus
A - Wednesdays at 6:30pm • Heart of Havelock/Cherry Point - Cornwall Home
B- Thursdays at 6:30pm • Heart of Havelock/Cherry Point - Cornwall Home
This season we are using sources form Right Now Media for our study on 2 Corinthians. Further, our group focuses on strengthening bonds with fellow believers to create a support group with meaningful fellowship and a deep sense of belonging. We love opportunities to serve one another and reach out to our community.
Leaders: Joe and Denise Cornwall, email: , Joe and Denise are very active in their family and in the surrounding community. They have a heart for outreach, love cooking and spending time with their grandchildren.
CLG #3 - Young Families Group - Acts
Thursdays / BCBC / 6pm - 8pm
(Childcare coordination is available)
This CLG will be continuing studying the book of Acts using the Jeremiah Bible Study Series on Acts: The Birth of the Church. Join us for encouragement in learning about the early growth of the Church, gleaning godly principles for your witness, worship, walk in the Lord, and work in our daily lives while supporting one another through life’s challenges and celebrations.
Leaders: Jon and Delaina Chalfant ( ) Jonathan and Delaina have been married for 6 years and have a one year old son, Samuel. They have been with BCBC 6 years now and enjoy spending time with family and friends, cooking and baking, and outdoor activities.
CLG #4 – Prayer Focused CLG
Wednesdays at 6:30pm - 7:30pm • Location: Teague’s Home (Trent Woods)
Join us for a dedicated time of prayer. This group meets to pray for current events, needs of the body, BCBC families, BCBC ministries, and each other. Further, the group enjoys fellowship in ministering to each other and serving the body.
Leader: Pastor Barry, our Senior Pastor, - Married to Kim and they have two adult children. Their son, who is married also, works with Humanities United, an organization combatting human trafficking that lobbies for legislation on Capitol Hill, and their daughter works for a nonprofit promoting organizations with their stories. Barry and Kim enjoy family activities, fitness, and enjoy their two pets.
CLG #5 - Howry CLG / Book of Matthew
Wednesdays at 7pm to 8:15pm - BCBC & Zoom Meeting Hybrid
This group will be gathering and connecting with the Precept Ministry study of Matthew Chapters 13-28. Join with us in this deep dive and great study to build up your studying the Bible chops while enjoying fellowship to get to know each other more.
Leader: Pastor Jud, 252-675-3937, or Jud is married to Tara for 24 years and have 3 grown kids and the oldest now married and one off in Mongolia serving with ELIC. They enjoy time with family, board games, movies, and fellowship activities.
CLG #6 - Women’s Group - Jesus in Me
Tuesdays 6:30pm - 8:30pm • Lebo Home (Brice’s Creek)
The Tuesday night CLG is a group of ladies learning to love and trust our Almighty God together! We will be going through the book and video series, Jesus in Me, by Anne Graham Lotz. In this series, we will be learning more about experiencing the Holy Spirit as a constant companion in our lives. Come and join our close-knit group of ladies seeking to grow closer to our wonderful Savior as we love and support one another.
Leader: Lora Lebo . Lora has been married to Marty for 35 years. They share 3 adult sons and now all married! Lora loves to spend time with friends doing God’s work together. She is also an avid reader and enjoys taking long walks.
CLG #7 - Women’s Group -Kitchen Table Bible Study
Wednesday mornings, 9:30-11:15 am — Teague Home (Trent Woods)
No childcare available
Come gather around the kitchen table on Wednesday mornings as we look into God’s Word and encourage one another. We’ll study the life of Moses, using Mindy Ferguson’s book entitled Moses: Discerning God’s Active Presence. Join us as we see God at work in Moses’ life and learn how He works in our lives as well.
Leader: Kim Teague , email at: Kim is married to Barry, and they have an adult daughter, son, and daughter-in-law. Kim enjoys writing and walking with Barry along with their dogs.
CLG #8 - Women’s Group - Minor Prophets
Wednesdays at 6:30pm - Prutch Home (Gables Run)
This CLG will be connecting by studying the books of the Minor Prophets using various sources both book and media driven. Join us for a time to explore deeper into God's Word, immersing ourselves in the study of God of His incredible attributes and be an encouragement to each other through fellowship and serving together.
Leader: Jen Prutch, (252) 772-3754, . Jen is married to Henry and have been married for 25 years and have 4 grown kids: three oldest are married (giving them 12 grandkids) and their youngest is attending college. She enjoys time with family, gardening and fellowship activities.
CLG #9 - Women’s Group - Heaven
Thursday afternoons / BCBC / 3pm - 4:30pm
This CLG will be studying the book on Heaven by Randy Alcorn. Join us for encouragement in gleaning godly principles for your witness, worship, walk, and work in our daily lives while supporting one another through life’s challenges and celebrations.
Leader: Valerie Beck ( , 252-649-8689). Val has been married to Larry Beck for 25 years. They enjoy road trips to visit family and friends, and being home to enjoy their dogs and retirement life.
CLG #10 - Men’s Group - Authentic Manhood - 33 Series
Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm — Fahey Home (Taberna)
Please join us this spring as we study manhood from a biblical perspective. We will explore the current state of manhood, what biblical based authentic manhood looks like, and how we can become closer to the man God created us to be. In doing so we will utilize the first volume of the Authentic Manhood - 33 Series via the Right Now Media resource.
Leader: Jonathan Fahey , email at: . Jonathan is married to Amanda, and they have three sons ranging from 11 to 17 years in age. They enjoy watching movies, playing and attending sports and fellowship with other families in the BCBC body.
ONGOING GROUPS
Group #11 - Young Adults (ages 18-25) - The Well
Tuesdays at 7pm - BCBC Barn & Various Places
This is an ongoing Christian community group for young adults with Brice’s Creek Bible Church. The Well is a peer led group under the leadership of Pastor Phil and the young adult intern, Nate Prutch. They gather weekly to seek God together and to live out our identity in Christ with intentionality and passion. Furthermore, the group enjoys many fellowship opportunities investing in community and outreach. Contact info as follows:
- Pastor Phil, email: ;, cell: (252) 626-6555;
Group #12 - Careerists and Young Married Adults (ages 23 - 40 Something) - The River
Fridays at 7pm - Puz’s Home (Carolina Colours). The River is an ongoing group for the purpose of: 1) WINNING - foster connecting points within BCBC through small group involvement for age demographics of 23 to 40 Something.; 2) BUILDING - offers life application with material called “Bible Studies for Life” which better resonates with this age group at their place in life; 3) SENDING - to be ever mindful with strategic outreach opportunities that incorporate fellowship and special events with the aim of reaching out to others in this age group with the message of God’s love.
Get involved by contacting Larry and Jackie Puz at (252) 626-6798,