“Discipleship Groups exist to help one another follow Jesus. We do this through building relationships that are centered on the Bible, prayer, and mission.”
We believe that God wants us to grow in our relationship, knowledge, and trust in Him. We also believe that God created us to be in relationship with other believers.
The purpose of Discipleship Groups is to build gospel-centered relationships with others for the purpose of friendship, encouragement, accountability, and discipleship. Our goal is to enable believers to apply the truths of the Bible to regular life through word-centered fellowship, social fellowship, and intentional fellowship in prayer. In this way, believers will be equipped to go out and share Christ with others – not merely making converts but discipling them into a deep and committed understanding of and love for Jesus and those around us.
2026 Spring Discipleship Groups
meet on select days during the week
Women’s Discipleship Group Friday Mornings
Description: In the gospel of Mark, it says: “And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.” Mark 12:30 NASB
At HBC, women’s discipleship groups serve to encourage women to pursue God personally and purposefully. They include women of all ages, seasons, and circumstances. Women meet together primarily to study the Bible and build relationships, but also participate in events and workshops focused on what it means to be a godly woman. We strongly encourage Titus 2 relationships and discipleship (matching older and younger women to build a connection outside of women’s ministry events). If you are interested in women’s discipleship, please reach out to the Women’s Ministry Team director, Sheila Bias (573) 228-7441.
Topic: Inductive study through the book of Matthew
Times: 10:00-11:00 AM on Fridays
Location: Fellowship Hall
Facilitators: Varied
Women’s Discipleship Group Tuesday Evenings
Description: In the gospel of Mark, it says: “And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.” Mark 12:30 NASB
At HBC, women’s discipleship groups serve to encourage women to pursue God personally and purposefully. They include women of all ages, seasons, and circumstances. Women meet together primarily to study the Bible and build relationships, but also participate in events and workshops focused on what it means to be a godly woman. We strongly encourage Titus 2 relationships and discipleship (matching older and younger women to build a connection outside of women’s ministry events). If you are interested in women’s discipleship, please reach out to the Women’s Ministry Team director, Sheila Bias (573) 228-7441.
Topic: Lies Women Believe: And the Truth that Sets Them Free
Times: 6:30-7:30 PM Tuesday evenings
Location: Fellowship Hall
Facilitators: Varied
Mixed Adult Discipleship Group
Topic: Participants engage in personal daily guided Bible readings during the week (aka Appointments with God, or AWGs) and then come together to share what God has taught them through His Word. This group is currently trekking through the book of Hebrews.
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM on Wednesdays during the school year
Location: Fellowship Hall
Facilitators: Varied
Men’s Discipleship Group
Topic: Called 2 Love Like Jesus
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM on Tuesdays
Location: 4601 I-70 Drive SE, Columbia, MO 65202
Facilitator: Trevis Wadlow
This group uses the Bible as well as Topical Studies to teach men how to practice the essential spiritual discipline of daily Bible reading.
Financial Stewardship Discipleship Group
Topic: Financial Peace University Be set free from debt and learn Biblical principles for financial freedom.
Time: Offered various times during the year
Location: Upstairs in the ROC
Facilitator: Doug Stinson