Here at Crosswind, we believe that relationships play an important role in growing as a Christian. We are not just on our own journey to follow Jesus, but we recognize that God has given us companions for that journey. Together we can laugh, cry, sweat, snack, learn, play, fail, succeed, and grow; not on our own, but together. We like to call that community, and that’s why we encourage everyone to get involved in one of our various Growth Groups.
So what exactly are Growth Groups?
Want to know more?
They are small groups of 8-12 people that meet together routinely (for about 9-12 weeks at a time) in homes throughout the Carroll County and surrounding areas. Through these groups, we build healthy new relationships while focusing on a particular area of interest or study. Each semester we offer a whole new batch of topics or book studies to choose from. We try our best to make sure that there’s something for everyone, so that no one needs to be left out. If you are new to our church we always encourage you to sign up for Growth Track to get you started right.
Check out the List below to look through the current groups that we are offering this semester and then simply sign up on Sunday's through our Connection Card, call directly or find a group through our database online! Click on any link below to take you to the Group's Page.
Small Group Offerings for the Winter/Spring Season 2012:
Dora Benbow and Paula Deithorn - Tuesday Prayer Group. This group meets weekly to pray for all requests that are put on the church’s prayer list. Contact: (410) 848-5537. Open Invitation, group meets weekly on Tuesday Mornings at 9:30 A.M. at Crosswind Church.
Lori Christian and Cora Tasker – Living Single – A group for Christian Singles looking for fellowship and Spiritual challenge. Contact: (410) 833-3011. Open invitation, group meets TBD.
Daena Cox - Lioness Arising - Contact: 410-374-8670 Ladies...Join us on Thursday mornings at 10 AM for "Lioness Arising" by Lisa Bevere. Group will be led by Daena Cox. Babysitting is available for a small fee!
Jim and Sharon Crouse - Marriage on the Rock - DVD Study. Couples study. Contact: (410) 458-7691. Every other Friday night, at 6:30 p.m. Each couple will need to order a workbook to participate in the study.
Paul and Jennie Cushing - Adult Group - Bible Study "Jesus in Red", Contact: (410) 374-4451 Sundays, 8:00-9:00 a.m. Oasis Room, Crosswinds Church
Jim Debutts – Courageous – A Men’s Bible study based on the Film by the same title. Contact: (443) 508-4383. Open invitation. Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Crosswind Church.
Mike Ferrante - Studying Acts by N.T. Wright, College- The Living Room, Contact: (410) 848-5537. Open invitation, Mondays at 7:00 PM at The Cave's house.
Miranda Ferrente- One Hour for Moms. As the name implies, this group meets to offer moms an hour of adult conversation with other women. Women only, Contact: (443) 618-8292. Open Invitiation, Weekly, Tuesday Evenings at 7pm, Alternating between Snickerdoodle's in Hampstead and Westminster Station Coffee House.
Tommy Franey – P.U.R.E. Game – A gathering for men who enjoy playing sports. Pure stands for Purify, Unify, Reclaim Biblical Manhood and Edify. Contact: (443) 974-4140. Open Invitation. Date and Time: TBD.
Rod Harrison - What a Hunter Brings Home - Men Only (410) 857-8258. Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m.
Darrin and Libby Herbst – F.R.O.G. – Fully Relying On God, is a group that meets to encourage believers to trust God in every situation. Contact: (410) 857-5613. Open invitation. Date and Time: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM at The Herbst’s home.
Gary and Mary Jersild – Discipleship and Evangelism, Contact: (410) 871-9048. Open invitation. Day and Time: Meeting on every other Friday at 7:00 PM. Meeting at the Jersild's Home.
The Kraft's - Walk the Talk - Contact (443) 465-3119. Open invitation. Join us as we discuss the sermon from the previous week and fellowship with each other. Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at the home of Chris and Mary Jo Kraft in Westminster.
Chris and Mary-Jo Kraft – Financial Management – Total Money Makeover / FPU. Contact: (443) 465-3119. Open Invitation, Meeting very other week at their home, on 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7:00 PM.
Donna Nation-Kapp - Renewed Minds - Contact (410) 876-8175. Open invitation. Meets on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. beginning February 22 at Crosswind Church (B-hallway).
Matt and Erin Lamb – Serve Him. Join a group that is solely based on giving of our time and talents! Contact: (717) 271-9669. Open Invitation. Service projects and meeting times: TBD.
Aaron Long – College – The Living Room II – Contact: (757) 412-9992. Open Invitation. This Group will be meeting at Panera Bread on Sunday nights at 6:00 PM to study and discuss selected Bible passages and other books.
Matt and Margie Mason - Walk the Talk - For Young Families - Contact (443) 244-2468. This group will meet the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 3-5 p.m. at The Mason's home. Child care will be provided for a small fee.
Susan McKinney – Morning Achievers – For Women only – Contact: (410) 967-9948. This will be a ladies fitness group and will meet at Snap Fitness in Hampstead. Days and Times: This group will meet at 5:30 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact Susan for possible ways to join at a discounted rate.
Joel and Sheryl Nupp – Marriage on the Rock. DVD Study group about strengthening marriage. Contact: (410) 259-1301. Open Invitation. This group will meet 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:00 PM at Crosswind Church.
Mark Sparks - Non-specific topic, Submerge Middle School, Contact: (410) 848-5537
Open invitation, Wednesdays at 7:00 PM, Youth Chapel - Crosswind Church
David Sulcer –"The Case For The Real Jesus" by Lee Strobel. This group will read through and discuss the book. Contact (410) 848-5537. Group will meet on 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at Panera Bread, Open to anyone.
Debbie Sulcer - Contact (443) 340-4963. Walk the Talk (Bringing the Women of Crosswind together to discuss the sermon and questions from the previous week!) Meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday evening of each month at 7:00 p.m. Meeting at the Sulcer’s Home.
Brian Zdrojowy - Non-specific topic, Portside High School, Contact: (443) 340-4954
Open invitation, Wednesdays at 7:00 PM, Z's House