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Here at CSF we believe that healthy growth happens best in the soil of community. One of the primary ways we cultivate this soil is through Growth Groups. Whether you are looking to grow in your own faith, wondering about what your faith looks like separate from your parents or just curious about what this Christian thing is all about and want to know more...you want to check out these groups!

Many different kinds of groups are at your fingertips so look them over and see which one interests you!

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Co Ed Groups



Extreme Worship:
Leaders: Kit Donohue & Grant Walters
Mondays 7pm CSF Building
This is a group for people who want some practical guidlines and challenges to grow in their relationship with Jesus. The study will focus on a series of psalms, and each week we will examine a different character from the bible who went all out in worshiping God--no matter what the circumstances. This group is open to guys and girls.
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Rob Bell & Jesus:
Leaders: Lauren Copeland & Andrea Edwards
Mondays 8:30pm CSF Basement
We will use Rob Bell’s short NOOMA films to learn about scripture. Each short video uses a specific real-life topic to discuss things like the question of suffering, the problem with “religion” and the struggle to live like Christ wants us to live. This group is open to guys and girls.
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Christian Studies Center Groups



Faith and Film: American Film Noir and the Christian Gospel:
Leader:Philip Tallon
Mondays 7pm CSF Columbia Room
We will go through Thomas Hibbs' "Arts of Darkness: American Noir and the Quest for Redemption" and watch some key noir films including more recent ones such as "Batman Begins", "Brick", "Momento", and even some classic noir films such as "Double Indemnity".
(For girls & guys.)
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Narnia Chronicles:
Leader: Philip Tallon
Wednesdays 7pm CSF Columbia Room
Come read and discuss the Narnia Chronicles: a mythology that helps us think through our own beliefs about God, literature, and life. Whatever your level of familiarity or interest, this group will offer a chance for relaxed discussion about one of the most theologically rich children's series of all time. As the author, C. S. Lewis, said, "Sometimes a children's story is the best art form for something you have to say."

Also, we'll have a special meeting with Dr. Devin Brown, Author of Inside Narnia and Inside Prince Caspian, as well as the forthcoming Inside The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
(For girls & guys.)
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Community Service Groups


*Join our facebook group Serve God, Serve Others--with CSF to stay informed as more community service opportunities arise throughout the semester.

Lighthouse Ministries:
Leader: Huston Royster
Wednesdays 6pm CSF Building
Study what Scripture says about serving others and serve together through this group that meets once a month.
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Cardinal Valley Elementary:
Leaders: Ashley Harrison, Laura Kellow & Lauren Copeland
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays (choose one) 4-6pm Village Library
This is a high poverty area with 93-96% of students on government supported lunches, and a high minority population. Language barriers prevent families from providing educational support and no after school program exists to provide students a safe, encouraging environment. Help with after school tutoring and homework at Cardinal Crossing Library.
(For girls & guys.)
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Church of All Nations
Leader: Lauren Copeland
Sundays 10:30 am CSF building
In countries like Iraq, Burundi and Bhutan, refugees faced religious, ethnic and political persecution. Now in Lexington, they face other hardships, most living on very little as they struggle to find a job while learning a new language in an unfamiliar culture. Help with organizing and teaching Sunday school for refugee children.
(For guys and girls.)
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Women's Ministry Groups



Sex & Dating:
Leaders: Ashley Harrison & Libby Whitaker
Wednesdays 4:30pm Libby’s Apartment
In this group we will talk about finding peace while being single, developing patience when starting to date, and staying pure when in a relationship. Through studying "Passion and Purity" by Elizabeth Elliot we will learn what it means to sacrifice everything to God, including sex and dating.
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Becoming a Woman of Grace:
Leaders: Courtney Schuette & Lexie Dampier
Mondays 7:45pm CSF Building
We will examine the many ways God’s grace enriches our lives daily and we’ll encourage you to experience His grace more abundantly and share it with others. We will be looking at scripture and inspirational quotes from Christian thinkers and writers to help us understand grace more fully.
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I Am Not, But I Know I Am:
Leaders: Laura Kellow & Julia Stewart
Mondays 6pm CSF Building
Tired of trying to be everything all at once? Exhausted from all the expectations? Try becoming smaller. No, not physically smaller. Spiritually smaller. Come learn how to embody the words, "He must become greater. I must become less." as we travel through the book "I Am Not, But I Know I Am" by Louie Giglio
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Communion:
Leaders: Courtney Hart & Jackie Flores
Wednesdays 8pm CSF Building
Ladies this is a time where we as sisters in Christ can get together and focus solely on Jesus Christ and what he did for us. We will spend time worshiping through music and prayer and partaking in communion.
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Women’s Accountability Groups:
Leaders: Jessie McLinn & Ashley Harrison
If you are looking to grow in your faith through intentional, personal community then definitely get signed up for one of these groups! We will have various women who are seniors at UK or have recently graduated to get with you and 2-3 other girls. If you are interested just let us know and we will get you connected to one of the women leading so you can work out a time to meet.
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Learn to Pray:
Leaders: Hanna Rogers & Jenna Buchanan
Wednesdays 5pm CSF
We will be using Andrew Murray’s book, With Christ in the School of Prayer to begin to study and practice prayer as a daily spiritual discipline.
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Ephesians:
Leaders: Janelle Cartner & Lauren Bradford
Mondays 7pm CSF
Join us for this study on Ephesians and learn how to live out your faith in an authentic way that is separate from how the world asks you to live.
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Identity Theft:
Leaders: Jessie McLinn & Ashley Luckscheiter
Wednesdays 3:30pm CSF
Often we go through life unaware of the ways that our identity has been stolen. Mike Breaux’s book Identity Theft brings to light four of the major ways this has occurred. Come learn what they are and what we can do about it!
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A Perfect Mess:
Leader: Brittany Meyer
Mondays 7pm Brittany’s Apartment
In this study we will be reading Lisa Harper's book A Perfect Mess. This will help us go through the Psalms and look out how God loves us even in our worst moods and lowest points.
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Status is Meaningless:
Leaders: Gina Young & Olivia Gardner
Mondays 4:30pm CSF Building
Single. In a Relationship. It’s Complicated. The pressure to define yourself by relationship status is everywhere. But our value never changes; our worth is found in God. This group is about finding our identity in Christ, regardless of relationship status.
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Back It Up:
Leader: Jenna Buchanan
Mondays 5pm Blanding Tower
Do you have questions on what it truly means to have faith in Christ. Or do you just have questions about life itself? Then come join us as we take all these question and answer them by just using the Bible.
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Spiritual Transformation through Disciplines:
Leaders: Vanna Sargent & Betsy Cooney
Tuesdays 6:30pm CSF Building
We'll read Sacred Rhythms and explore our hearts' deepest longings for God and find out how to embrace them through practicing spiritual disciplines. Whether you're new at this or think you've got it down, come meet with us and we'll grow and learn together!
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Staying Strong:
Leaders: Anna Davis & Andrea Lowe
Wednesdays 7pm Anna & Andrea’s Apartment
This group is for freshmen girls who want to know how to keep living out their faith and learn how to do that successfully now that they are in college. Join us for this "how to" study and we will pick you up if you need a ride.
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Faithful Friends:
Leaders: Kelsey Shackelford & Ashley Ginn-Dillion
Wednesdays 7:30pm CSF Building
We're going to study some of the strongest friendships in the Bible and see how those relationships connect us and advise us in our own.
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Men's Ministry Groups



Sermon on the Mount:
Leaders: Colin Willis & Tim Bowman
Wednesdays 8pm CSF
We will be studying and applying what is debatably the most important sermon ever given, where Jesus himself layed out the ESSENTIALS of Christian living.
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Fruit of the Spirit:
Leaders: Ian Banta & Zach Ferguson
Wednesdays 9pm Simpson Ave
We will be going through the different fruits of the spirit and how they influence your daily life. We will be meeting at 261 Simpson Ave. apartment 131.
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Eat This Book, Eat This Food:
Leaders: Andy Norris & Matt Dampier
Mondays 5pm K-Lair
We will be reading through Eat This Book by Eugene Peterson (author of the Message). Eat the book. Eat some K-Lair. Enjoy cool conversations with other guys about living out Scripture in our everyday lives.
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Relationships:
Leaders: Chris Hurley & Thad Highbaugh
Mondays 1:45pm Haggin Field
Want to know about Love, sex, and lasting relationships. What about the different types of love. Discussing relationships with God, bieng a man of God. Discuss relationships of all kinds from friendships, to dating, to living in community.
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When In Rome:
Leaders: Aaron Rogers & Eric Neely
Wednesdays 8:30pm Kirwan 2
We will be tearing through the book of Romans to see how it relates to your life in college and the church as a whole.
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Orthodox Man:
Leaders: Greg Schuette & Dexter Day
Mondays 5pm William T. Young Library
We will be going through Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton and breaking down the terms of the faith (Trinity, Salvation, God, etc.)
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Skeptic:
Leaders: Greg Schuette & Jerry Muir
Wednesdays 4pm Ovid’s
We will be going through Letters from a Skeptic by Greg Boyd and discussing some big questions that people encounter about God, suffering, Life, Death, Heaven, etc.
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City Boys in the Heart of the Wild:
Leaders: John Biery & George Miller
Mondays 4pm CSF
Whether you're a city boy or a country bumpkin, investigating the true male identity and, perhaps, finding your true sense of self is an idea both abstract and evasive. Come and join us for our journey into the heart of who we actually are.
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Born Identity:
Leaders: Will Pomeroy & Sean Tippett
Thursdays 5pm William T. Young Library
We will be going through Mike Breaux's book Identity Theft. We will discuss the only true model of a Christain man, God's image, and how we stack up to it.
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Zombies and Jesus: A Growth Group:
Leaders: Sam Coons & Mike Armstrong
Wednesdays 8:30pm Memorial Hall Amphitheater
Every week we'll talk about, think about, pray about, and plan for the inevitable zombie apocalypse, linking it back Jesus at every turn. Because His love is as undying as the undead. Equip yourself with the fundamental lingo of the Christian faith and a keen understanding of the walking dead.
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Shift Freshman Ministry



Have you ever wondered if we’re missing it? It’s crazy if you think about it. The God of the universe- the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E minor- loves us with a radical, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss. This semester Freshman Growth Groups will be reading Crazy Love by Francis Chan.

Once you encounter His love, as Fran describes it, you will never be the same.
For FRESHMEN Only.
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Sign Up Online or at Shift Tuesday Nights @ 7pm
Shift Guys Groups:
Reid Wahlbrink and Matt Ledford
Daniel Cooper and Ben Botelho

Shift Girls Groups:
Jen Larsen and Kelsey King
Megan Carter and Lauren Perkins
Catie Barlecamp and Katie Brandewie

Shift Coed Groups:
Blake Morris and Adaeze Azubuike
Adam Tomberlin and Hanna Rogers

Greek Ministry



Greek Growth:
Leader: Laura Kellow
Various Meeting Times & Places
Bible studies happen in most Greek houses. If you are interested in finding out more information about your house’s Bible studies and getting linked up with fellow Greek believers then sign up for this group!
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