CURRENT GROWTH GROUPS
SUNDAYS
Topic/Audience: Students
Name: 4:12 Student Ministry
Description: The goal for the 4:12 student ministry is to allow Christ to influence the way students speak, live, love, and believe. The 4:12 effect happens when they become examples themselves and influence others by what they say, the way they live, in their love, in their faith, and their purity.
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm Leader: Stephen Fortenberry
eMail: Tel. #: 706-457-9862
Location: 6720 Flat Rock Rd. (Church On The Trail)
Requirements: None Topic/Audience: Students
MONDAYS
Topic/Audience: Outreach
Name: M2540
Description: We are called to minister to the spiritual and physical needs of the homeless and at risk community, and we meet them right where they are in Columbus! Our ultimate vision is to grow the kingdom by dramatically reducing the number of chronically homeless in our area.
Time: 6:00 PM Childcare: No
Leader: Autumn Morgan eMail:
Tel. #: 706-587-4438 Location: 3406 6th Ave, Columbus
Requirements: None
Topic/Audience: Women’s/ Topical
Name: Worship in the Wait
Description: We all go through seasons of trial and waiting: waiting for a child, a healing, a reconciliation with a loved one. Worship in the Wait is an opportunity for women to come together and find solace in community while drawing closer to God.
During this 6-week study, we will go through Andy Stanley’s series, ‘In the Meantime’. This series will challenge individuals to view their periods of waiting from a new perspective and discover how to use it for Gods glory.
Time: 6:00pm Childcare: No
Leader: Kaitlin Morris Tel. #: 318-518-0544 eMail:
Location: 7491 Mossdale Way, Columbus GA Requirements: None
TUESDAYS
Topic/Audience: Men's
Name: Route 1520 NORTH
Description: Join the movement of men who are addressing their issues head on! We don't have to fight our battles in secrecy and isolation. This group is about being part of an authentic community where men can take off their masks and fight through the struggles of life together!
Time: 7:00 PM Childcare: No Leader: Richard Moore
eMail: Tel. #: 845-418-0889
Location: Solid Rock Church-Youth Ministry Building (6959 Warm Springs Road, Midland GA 32810) Requirements: none
Topic/Audience: Bible Study / Single / College / 20 Something’s
Name: Foundations
Description: Are you searching for some answers? Foundations is a group that can help you navigate your way through these and countless life questions. If you are someone searching for the truth that is built on a solid foundation, then Foundations is the home for you. We are only better when we are together!
Time: 7:00 PM Childcare: No
Leader: Melodie Fortenberry eMail:
Tel. #: 318-290-7171
Location: 6720 Flat Rock Rd (Church On The Trail)
Requirements: None
Topic/Audience: Women / Moms
Name: MOPS
Description: Mothers Of Pre-Schoolers (aka MOPS) is for any mother in the Columbus area with children ages ranging from in-utero up to Kindergarten. At COTT MOPS, we are sisterhood cultivators that will rally around you and love you when you need it the most. We want you to know that you belong! Starting October 13th from 6-8pm
Time: 9:30-11:30AM (Twice a month) Childcare: Yes (limited childcare available)
Leader: Jennie Esterly Tel. #: 720-602-1140
eMail: Requirements: Annual Membership
Location: 6720 Flat Rock Rd (Church On The Trail)
Topic/Audience: Women’s/ Bible Study
Name: Christ and Coffee
Description: Christ and Coffee is a women’s in-depth Bible study group striving to transform our hearts and minds to be more like Christ and to be a witness to those around us. 1 Chronicles 16:11 “Seek the Lord and His strength; seek his face continually.”
Time: 2:00pm Childcare: No
Leader: Joann Freeman and Peggy Williams Tel. #: 706-662-8543 or 706-339-4629
eMail: or
Location: 6720 Flat Rock Rd (Church On The Trail-Kids side) Requirements: Bible
WEDNESDAY
Topic/Audience: Bible Study
Name: Disciple Makers
Description: Disciple Makers is a group that has been meeting for years on Wednesday mornings. New folks join all the time. We will begin a short study on 9/23 on the views of the millennium, the rapture and the afterlife. It will probably last 6-8 weeks and then we will be off on another quest to dig deep into another area of Scripture.
Time: 6:30 AM Childcare: No
Leader: Ed Grifenhagen Tel. #: 706-681-2732
eMail:
Location: 6720 Flat Rock Rd (Church On The Trail - kids side) Requirements: Bible
Topic/Audience: Bible Study
Name: Fundamentals of the Faith
Description: If you desire to build a strong foundation in your walk with Christ, this 21 week course is for you. We will cover topics such as: how to study the Bible; God His character and attributes; the person of Jesus Christ and much much more. This class is designed for people looking for truth – investigating the claims of Christianity, people new”ish” in their Christian walk, and people looking to be fully grounded in the fundamentals.
Time: 7:00pm Childcare: No
Leader: Len Orenstein Tel. #: 678-756-7872 eMail:
Location: 6720 Flat Rock Rd (kids side) Requirements: Fundamentals of Faith
Topic/Audience: Bible Study
Name: Priscilla Shirer’s “Elijah”
Description: According to advertising: In this faith-building study, we will discover how Elijah’s obedience to God kept him anchored, sharpened his faith, broadened his impact and invited heaven’s fire to fall. God is also working in our lives today to fashion a fiery, bold faith that will empower us to share the hope of Christ with family, friends, co-workers and community.
Time: 7:00pm Childcare: No
Leader: Heather Orenstein Tel. #: 678-863-0494
eMail:
Location: 6720 Flat Rock Rd (Church On The Trail)
Requirements: “Elijah” by Priscilla Shirer workbook
Topic/Audience: Topical
Name: The Truth Project
Description: This video-based home Bible study is the starting point for looking at life from a biblical perspective. Join Dr. Del Tackett, as he takes you through 13 engaging video lessons on the relevance and importance of living the Biblical worldview in daily life, featuring insights from biblical experts like Ravi Zacharias, R.C. Sproul, Os Guiness and Gordon Pennington
Time: 6:30pm Childcare: No
Leader: David Holt and Kelly Holt Tel. #: 706-332-2212 or 706-289-0145
eMail: or
Location: 5116 Grandtree Court, Midland Requirements: None
THURSDAYS
Topic/Audience: Bible Study / Women
Name: The Grove
Description: The Grove is an invitation for all women to gather corporately as we worship, learn, and celebrate the greatness of Jesus together. Come and grow with us as you find breathing room for your soul and experience a God inspired message just for you! Childcare is provided!
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm (every 1st Thursday of each month) Childcare: Yes
Leader: Whitney Veneziani Tel. #: 334-695-1150
eMail:
Location: 6720 Flat Rock Rd (Church On The Trail)
Topic/Audience: Bible Study
Name: Zoom in on Matthew
Description: Zoom in on Matthew!! An in-depth, verse by verse, study of Matthew, the first book in the New Testament. The group started in March 2020. We are currently about 1/3 of the way through the book, but please jump in.
Time: 7:00 PM Childcare: No
Leader: Ed Grifenhagen eMail:
Tel. #: 706-681-2732
Location: Zoom Only Requirements: Bible
Topic/Audience: Financial
Name: Financial Peace University
Description: Financial Peace is a 7 week series that will teach you how to manage your money. You will learn how to budget, get out of debt, pay off your house, & build wealth by Dave Ramsey and his team.
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm (Starting Feb 25-April 22) Childcare: No
Leader: Kyle and Courtney Williams
Tel. #: 706-594-9452 or 770-313-8043
eMail: or
Location: 6720 Flat Rock Road (Church On The Trail)
Requirements: Financial Peace University Workbook
Topic/Audience: Bible Study / Men
Name: Trailblazers
Description: Get in on our first monthly Trailblazers gathering of the Fall, Thursday September 10th at 6:30pm! We’ll have food, competitions, devotional and a great night of hanging out. Don’t do the journey of Authentic Manhood alone. Let’s face the battle together!
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm (every 1st Thursday of each month) Childcare: Yes
Leader: Richard Moore Tel. #: 706-527-1819 eMail:
Location: 6720 Flat Rock Rd (Church On The Trail)
Requirements: No
Topic/Audience: Bible Study / Men
Name: Coffee Connect
Description: Grab a cup of java and hang out with some men from COTT! Every Thursday night from 6-7pm, we gather at Midtown Coffee for an hour of shooting the breeze, talking about a few verses from the Bible and some prayer. It's a great way to get connected and caffeinated.
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm Childcare: No
Leader: Richard Moore Tel. #: 706-527-1819 eMail:
Location: Midtown Coffee (1342 13th Street, Columbus)
Requirements: No
FRIDAYS
Topic/Audience: Bible Study / Men
Name: The Breakfast Club
Description: The Breakfast Club is a weekly gathering of brothers that focuses first on studying God’s Word, followed by encouragement, fellowship, prayer support and doing life together as men of God. Get ready for a good bit of humor, sports commentary and movie quoting!
Time: 6:30 AM Childcare: No
Leader: Lonnie Freeman eMail:
Tel. #: 706-662-9012 Location: 6720 Flat Rock Rd (Church On The Trail) Requirements: Bring your Bible
Topic/Audience: Fellowship / Recreation
Name: Bible Bunco
Description: COTT Bible Bunco is a joyous fellowship open to all adults. We pray together, support each other, eat together and have a great time playing BUNCO! We celebrate Christ often through birthdays and holiday parties. The only requirement is to be a 9th grader or older. You are welcome to bring a dish to share but that is not required. We look forward to seeing you there.
Time: 7:00 PM (3rd Friday of each Month) Childcare: No
Leader: Patty Freeman Tel. #: 706-662-7741
eMail:
Location: 6720 Flat Rock Rd. (Church On The Trail - Kids side)
Requirements: none
SATURDAYS
Topic/Audience: Bible Study / Men
Name: Stand To
Description: Stand To! Christian Soldiers ready your hearts and minds for Battle, as we dive into the Book: On Spiritual Combat by Dave Grossman and Adam Davis. Each day will include powerful readings, encouraging scripture, meaningful hymns (bonus points if you sing them), and questions for reflection.
Time: 7:30am Childcare: No
Leader: Brendon Simmons
eMail:
Tel. #: 478-387-5605
Location: 6720 Flat Rock Rd. (Church On The Trail)
Requirements: On Spiritual Combat by
Dave Grossman and Adam Davis
TBD
Topic/Audience: Outreach
Name: Joyful Hearts
Description: Joyful Hearts provides a Bible Study and fellowship with residents of Oaks at Grove Park, an assisted living and memory care home. The mission is to remind the attendees they are loved and that God is always with them. We hope to bring those that don’t know Christ into His loving arms.
Time: Twice a month via Zoom Leader: Patty Freeman
eMail: Tel. #: 706-662-7741
Location: 6720 Flat Rock Rd. (Church On The Trail)
Requirements: None
