Small Groups
Small Groups at Hillcrest | Experience for yourself why we say life is better connected.
As a welcoming church, we believe that God uses the people we surround ourselves with to help us connect, grow, and serve. HCC Group Life Agreement
Sermon Discussion Guides:
Sermon Discussion Guides are taking a summer break. They will return in the fall!
Click to indicate your interest in joining a group. We'll be in touch to help find a group that fits your schedule, interests, and needs. See small group list below for the types of groups available this fall.
I'm interested in joining a Small Group!
Small Group leaders create welcoming spaces to help enrich lives and grow faith. We've made it easy for you to lead! We'll provide weekly studies, ideas for socials, and support you as your group looks to serve in our local community.
Click to take a step and see how God can use you to make space for people to connect, grow and serve. We'll be in touch to start the conversation.
I'm interested in starting a group.
You don't have to be perfect to lead a small group at Hillcrest. And you don't need to be a Bible scholar to be used by God to lead others. Small Group leaders at Hillcrest work to create a place where people can be real and grow. They get front row seat to the faith journeys of others and find that their faith grows along the way. Experience what God can do when you say yes to leading a group!
OPEN! Sunday Truth Seekers Group
Sunday Group Leaders: Jim and Raye Beaty
Sundays, 9 to 10 AM. Meets at Hillcrest in Room 205.
OPEN! Sunday Exposition Group
Sunday Group Leader: Rick Duwe
Sundays, 9:15 to 10:15 AM. Meets at Hillcrest in Room 204.
OPEN! Sunday Real Life Group
Sunday Group Leaders: Judy and Joe LeMaster
Sundays, 10:45 to 11:45 AM. Meets at Hillcrest in Room 204 and through Zoom.
OPEN! Sunday Sermon Discussion Group
Open forum that meets to discuss highlights and challenges from the sermon. Drop-ins are always welcome!
Sunday Group Leaders: Dale McGuinn and Cathy St. John
Sundays, 10:45 to 11:45 AM. Meets at Hillcrest in Room 205.
Sunday Night Small Group
Small Group Leaders: Nate and Angela Powell
Sundays, 5 PM. Meets in the Leawood area.
OPEN! Sunday Gingrich Group
Meets to discuss the Sunday sermon.
Small Group Leaders: Larry and Kim Gingrich
Sunday evenings.
Sunday Adult Small Group
Meets to talk about applications from the Sunday sermon.
Small Group Leaders: Jason and Brooke Heppner
Every other Sunday, 6:30 to 8 PM.
FULL: Sunday What's Next Group
Couples in 50-60s who love Jesus, family and friends. Navigating the last third of life with career, adult children, and aging parents. Serving and supporting in an out of the group.
Small Group Leaders: Dawn and Matt Dolliver
Sundays, alternating noon and evening. Meets at Hillcrest, in homes and offices.
Embark Small Group
Small Group Leaders: Doug and Judy Hall
Two Mondays per month, 7 to 8:30 PM. Meets in the Leawood area.
OPEN! Tuesday Men’s Group
Weekly study for men typically using RightNow media to study a book of the Bible.
Small Group Leader: Matt Dolliver
Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 PM. Meets at Hillcrest in Room 203.
NEW! Wednesday Discussion Group
Small Group Leaders: Nate and Kirsten Severson
Wednesdays, February 7 through March 20, 6:45 to 8:15 PM. Meets in the Hillcrest library.
OPEN! Wednesday Sermon Discussion Group
We gather together to discuss the sermon from the previous Sunday and find ways to apply it to our lives.
Small Group Leader: Mike Bettis
Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 PM. Meets at Hillcrest in Room 205.
Young Empty Nesters
Non-retired people (fifties or early sixties) with adult children. Alternately studying a book or Scripture with discussing Sunday's sermon.
Small Group Leader: Doug Burford
Wednesdays, 6:30 PM.
Wednesday Bible Study for Women
Small Group Leader: Brenda Stolle
Wednesdays, 7 PM. Meets in rotating homes.
Tuesday Gabel Small Group
Young adults gathering together to grow closer and reflect on the Sunday sermon.
Small Group Leader: Chris Gabel
Tuesdays, 6:45 PM. Meets in the Overland Park area.
OPEN! Thursday Study for Women
Women meeting to study God's Word together for discussion and fellowship. Romans-Part One runs from September 5 to December 12. For women of all ages! Materials provided.
Group Leader: Dana Ator
Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:30 AM. Meets at Hillcrest in Fellowship Hall.
OPEN! Saturday Men’s Group
Weekly Bible study for men.
Small Group Leader: Matt Dolliver
Saturdays, 7 to 8:15 AM. Meets at Hillcrest in Room 203.