life groups

One of our highest values as a New Hope family is to create community through authentic relationships. We believe this is one tangible way to walk out our faith journey with people who love and support us. This is why we emphasize the importance of being part of a life group. These are great avenues to connect, share real life and serve together. Find a group that's right for you and start connecting now!

If you are interested in starting a life group or need more information, contact Josh Hunt:

josh@newhopechristian.org // 972-429-0868 or click the button below.

Find a Life Group

New Life Group

Digital Discipleship

Leaders:

Steve & Kim Lewis


Meets: 

Wednesday evenings at 6:30 CST

meet.google.com/cie-phut-pmh


Contacts:

Kim: (469) 323-0595 | kim.lewis.ok@gmail.com 


Our new Online Life Group is all about digitally connecting the disconnected. We wanted to have a place for people all over the world who call New Hope home, to connect online and find their people. If distance or scheduling has made it hard to connect, this group is for you! 


KFC -Kid Free Couples

Leaders:

Shawn & Sarah McDaniel


Meets:

1st and 3rd Mondays @ 6:30pm

(Contact for Address Location)


Contact:

Shawn: (469) 420-8522 | 

Sarah: (502) 681-4708 |

iamsarahhester@gmail.com 



A life group for younger couples who are dating or newly married and without kids. The McDaniel’s were married within the last year, and they are looking for other couples to navigate the ebbs and flows of marriage and dating! Come hang out and join us for community! 20’s/30’s couples

The Deep ENd

Leaders:

Ann & Christopher Koehler

Lisa & Rich Woodard


Meets:

Weekly on Wednesdays at 6:30pm

The Koehler’s house 

304 N 1st st, Wylie TX


Contact:

Lisa: 469.649.6503 | rnwoodard34@verizon.net


Ann: 469.939.7567 | scrapbooksbyann@gmail.com



We’re a group dedicated to fostering intentional deep relationships with each other & Christ. 

Experiencing God's Dream For Your Marriage

Leaders:

Scott & Hilary Nagel


Meets: 

On Tuesdays from 7-8:30pm

Jan. 28

Feb. 11, 25

Mar. 11, 25

Apr. 8

Apr. 22 (Dinner together)


Contacts:

Hilary: hilarynagel@gmail.com



We are excited to be hosting a Bible study in our home this fall and spring!  We will be going through Chip Ingram's Marriage Bible study called "Experiencing God's Dream for Your Marriage." Chip Ingram is a gifted teacher and pastor.  We have enjoyed going through his Bible studies in the past and would love to share this one with you!  You can find out more about the study by clicking on this link.  CLICK HERE


The Bible study is 12 sessions.  We'll do six this fall and six in the spring.  You do not need to commit to the springtime sessions to get started with us this fall!  We will be meeting on Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m. We aren't meeting every week because of our  schedule so check your calendar and see if these dates work for you....

Jan.28 | Feb 11&25 |Mar.11&25 |Apr.8 |Apr.22 (Dinner Together)

How (NOT) to Read the Bible

Leaders:

John & Darby Scebold


Meets: 

Weekly on Sundays from 4:30-6:30pm Contact for location


Contacts:

John: johnscebold@sbcglobal.net || 214 938-6914

Darby: darbyscebold@gmail.com || 214 868-6135


Join us as we embark on our next book study: How (NOT) to Read the Bible: Making Sense of the Anti-women, Anti-science, Pro-violence, Pro-slavery and Other Crazy-Sounding Parts of Scripture

How (Not) to Read the Bible is a lifeline for anyone—Christians and doubters alike—who are confused or discouraged with questions about the Bible.

Dan Kimball guides you step-by-step in how to tackle many of the real questions that people wrestle with when reading the Bible and how to make sense of many of the more difficult Bible passages.


All life-stages are welcome.

Rooted and rising

Leaders:

Ricky & Ashley Morehart


Meets: 

Wednesdays 6-8pm

402 Kylie Lane. Wylie, TX 75098


Contacts:

Ricky (806) 662-3927


Ashley (806) 662-3926

 

This group is designed to encourage open discussions, shared experiences, and practical applications of faith in the everyday lives of families.


Whether you’re seeking to strengthen your family’s spiritual journey, build lasting relationships with others, or find encouragement in the challenges of life, this group is for you. Let’s grow together—rooted in faith and rising in our spiritual walk.


East Side, Best Side

Leaders:

Conner & Brittany Cawley


Meets: 

Tuesdays 6-8pm

209 Wishing Pond Rd Lavon, TX 75166


Contacts:

Conner (469) 815-5196


Brittany (281) 743-3134 | brittany.e.cawley@gmail.com

 

We are young families with toddlers who are learning and growing together as we pursue a Christ centered life. Our goal is to be a village for each other as we navigate life. We are mostly located on the East side of town (Lavon, Farmersville, etc). We enjoy laughing together, sharing meals, traveling, play dates, hunting, golfing and more!


Families with young kids… and some older kids too. Not too old though. 

Leaders:

Nate & Marshele Scherrers


Meets: 

The Scherrer’s House (casa de Scherrer) on Mondays at 6 PM


Contacts:

Nate: 619-841-8029 | Nathanscherrer@yahoo.com


Marshele: 505-948-0120 | Marshele.scherrer@gmail.com

 

Families with kids K-12

We spend our Mondays in fellowship—bonding over good food, shared journeys in faith and parenting, and sometimes fun activities.


Reese/Spears Life Group

Leaders:

Greg & Kasia Reese with

Robert & Debbie Spears


Meets: 

In-person // Weekly

Wednesdays from 7:15 - 8:45

1437 Harlin Drive, Wylie 75098


Contact:

Debbie : 214-577-7562 | debdid1@verizon.net

 

Couples in their 50s and 60s primarily.  We usually discuss the Sunday message. We like to hang out outside of lifegroup also. We celebrate successes, but we also support struggles. With the help of God and prayer we help each other get through.


Doing life together

Leaders:

Mark & Fran Jenneman with

Phil & Margie Rodarte


Meets: 

In-person, please contact for location

1st & 3rd Wednesdays @ 7:15 pm


Contacts:

214-801-8848 | jennemanf@gmail.com

 

50’s & Up…. We lean into God’s word and do life together.


No Perfect People Allowed!

Leaders: 

Blake & Deborah Clemmons


Meets: 

2nd & 4th Wednesdays @ 6:00 pm

209 S. 2nd St. Wylie, TX 75098


Contact:

Blake: 972-979-8991 | bclemm51@gmail.com

 

People seeking to love God and one another.


Outdoor Life

Leaders: 

Mark & Rhoda Ostertag


Meets:

In-Person // Outside

1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 6:30pm

405 Washington Pl. Wylie, TX


Contact:

214-546-3398 | mostertag33@gmail.com 

 

Spending time with family & friend’s enjoying the outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing, and boating.  We welcome all married couples to discuss Sunday’s message and share a meal 40’s to 50’s.

Joy Seekers

Leaders:

Dale & Barbara Spurgin


Meets:

Wednesdays, weekly @ 2:30pm

New Hope (front classroom)


Contacts:

214-769-0521 |  barbara.spurgin39@gmail.com

 

The Joy Seekers... This fun group is open to all ages!  Mainly 60’s and up


A Better Way

Leaders: 

Jeff & Julie Forrester


Meets: 

1st & 3rd Thursdays @ 7pm

2906 Katie Circle  Wylie, TX


Contact:

469-853-7448 | jforrester98@yahoo.com 


Struggling in your Marriage? You’re not alone. There is a better way! Find hope with your spouse again in a safe environment free from judgment. All Ages/Married Couples


Schmid/Duval Life Group

Leaders:

Patrick & Sara Schmid

Patrick & Heather Duval


Meets:

1st, 2nd, 3rd Sundays @ 5 -7pm

Contact for location


Contacts:

Sara: 817-371-2229  | sarakmccarthy@gmail.com

Patrick: 503-719-3744 

 

1 Thessalonians 2:8. Week in and week out, we will work to know each other more and more deeply - sharing our hearts and lives, praying for one another, asking questions and bearing each others burdens.


Fabulous 50’s and Up

Leaders:

Lee & Lisa Goff

Mike & Linda Caballero


Meets:

Wednesdays @ 7:30pm

3511 McCreary, Parker 75002


Contacts:

Linda: 972-743-7550 | lindacaballero@yahoo.com

Lisa: 469-879-9627 | lbgster@gmail.com 


We dive deeper into the sermon, fellowship, and friendships. We pray and play together and attend some social events as a group. 50’s to 60’s


Sandwich Generation

Meets:

Weekly on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm

We meet bi-weekly at the Kimbrel’s home located at 315 Highland View Dr in Wylie, 75098

On the off weeks, we have dinner at different restaurants


Contact:

Donna Heydrick for info or meeting locations

(214) 403-4190 | donnaheydrick@yahoo.com


Tonya Kimbrel (309) 826-9033 | tonyakimbrel@gmail.com


We are a couples group sandwiched between having teenagers/young adults, or caring for our elderly parents. We usually discuss the Sunday message every other week. On the opposite Wednesdays, we enjoy going out to dinner together. Being stuck in “the middle of the sandwich” is sometimes hard and messy, but with God and each other, we get through it.


Men of Hope

Leaders:

Dan Swatloski

Les Breedlove


Meets:

Wednesdays @ 7:30pm

102 S. Rolling Meadow Wylie, TX 75098


Contact: 

Dan: 972 834-4782 | dswatloski@yahoo.com 

 

A group of men gathering together to help each other become better versions of ourselves.  We love you where you are but also love you too much to leave you there.


A Cord of Three

Leader:

Scott Williams


Meets:

7pm on the Mondays before the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month

Chic Home Finishes // 108 S. Jackson St. 106, Wylie


Contact:

972-948-9210 | scott@fireandwaterplus.com


"Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." Ecl. 4:12. We are better together. Men walking out life with Christ and with each other, not perfect, just forgiven. 



Women at the well

Leaders: 

Ellen Pena

Tara Gibson


Meets:

Every other Sunday, 12:30-2:30pm

Call or text for location


Contact:

Ellen Pena | 469-952-9881 | ellen.pena1130@gmail.com

Tara Gibson | 972-948-6142 |tara.gibson10@gmail.com  

 

An open and transparent group of women (ages 40+) healing, learning and growing God's way.  Whether single, divorced, or widowed, we find comfort, hope, and support sharing common ground and navigating life's challenges together.


Women of Hope

Leader: 

Donna Heydrick


Meets:

Every Thursday morning at 10:00am

Room 101 in the front foyer of New Hope


Contact:

(214) 403-4190 | donnaheydrick@yahoo.com

 

We are a group of ladies who come together to learn more about what God’s word has for us. We support each other in our daily lives through conversation and prayer. All women are welcome.


New Hope First Responder Breakfast

Leader:

Robert Spears & Josh Hunt


Meets: 

Every Friday morning at 8am


Contact:

Robert Spears: (214) 537-6760 | rspears10@verizon.net

Josh Hunt: (972) 322-4391 | josh@newhopechristian.org


Location: 

Various local restaurants. Contact for info.


New Hope First Responders Life Group is a supportive community dedicated to those who serve as active or retired first responders. We come together to provide a safe space for sharing experiences, offering guidance, and fostering connections among fellow first responders. Whether you're a police officer, firefighter, or paramedic, this group is a place where you can find spiritual support, engage in meaningful discussions, and strengthen your faith while navigating the unique challenges of your profession.

Grief Share

Leader:

Kelsey Schwartz

Hailey Bagwell


Meets: 

Next Session start Monday Jan 22nd -April 29th

Mondays at 5:30PM


Contact:

214-477-2898 | griefsharenewhope@gmail.com


Location:

Front Classroom at New Hope


Space is limited and anyone interested will need to email to register.


There is no "right way" to grieve. It is a journey that should not be traveled alone. A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way.

BeREAL Women's Ministry

Leaders:

Tracy Lorance

 

Meets:

Quarterly at New Hope Church


Contact:

berealwm210@gmail.com

Tracy Lorance 512-635-3079


About beReal Women's Ministry: 

beR.E.A.L -Relationship/Encouragement/Acceptance/

Laughter


Our Mission

We are called together by the love of Jesus to encourage and disciple women. Each beREAL season will focus on real issues we face during our seasons of our walk with GOD. We are going to talk about real issues of life. Helping ourselves to re-center our posture and affirm our identities as daughters of The King. We welcome women with open arms regardless of where they have been or what they have walked through. We will encourage one another through community to love more like Jesus each and every day. 


Our Foundational Scripture: Ephesians 2:10 NLT

~For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. 


Thrive Marriage

Leaders:

Doug & Lori Booth

Ed & Angela Sustala


Meets:

Monthly for date night events.


Contact:

Angela: 832-492-9636 | thriveatnewhope@gmail.com 

 

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Leaders:

Robert Salgado

Cheryl Breedlove


Meets:

Meets Every Tuesday

6:30PM - 8:30PM

New Hope Christian Church

1100 W. Brown St. Wylie, TX 75098


Contact:

cr.newhopewylie@gmail.com

 

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program that is created to set the generations free, by helping people heal from their hurt, pain, or addiction of any kind. This group is a spirit-filled and safe ministry space for people to seek healing from the hurts, hang-ups, and habits that control our lives.

Women's Intercessory Prayer Group

Leader: 

Barbie Brown


Meets:

Weekly - contact for more info


Contact:

309-310-2334  | akabarbie1953@yahoo.com 


In Ephesians 6, Paul explains the Armor of God.  He then says in Ephesians 6:18 ─ And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.  Prayer is the most important weapon in the Armor of God.  We are all called to pray.  Do you want to learn how to pray?  Are you an Intercessor and want to get connected?  Join us as we pray purposefully and strategically for each other, our church community and the world.

Financial Peace University

Leaders:

Patrick & Heather Duval


Contact:

214-394-7535 | heatherduval@yahoo.com


FPU is a 9-week virtual online course. Attendees will watch a weekly video prior to coming to class.


The weekly class is held via Zoom on Thursdays from 7-8 pm (a Zoom invite will be sent out prior to each class. Our next class starts September 19th.


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