
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 412 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. Middle School Students meet every Sunday 6:00 - 7:30 PM. (High School students meets Wednesday nights)
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm Leader: Zach Morris
eMail: Students@churchonthetrail.org Tel. #: 706-992-8234
Location: 6720 Flat Rock Rd. (Church On The Trail)
Requirements: None
Topic/Audience: Discipleship
Name: Discipleship 101
Description: This class is all about digging deeper and learning how to become a Christ follower. If you are new believer or seasoned Christian, this class is designed to help us become disciples.
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Leader: Len Orenstein
eMail: leonard.orenstein@kpdd.com Tel. #: 678-756-7872
Location: 6720 Flat Rock Rd. (Church On The Trail)
Requirements: “Real-Life Discipleship” by Jim Putman and “Evangelism Boot Camp” by Jesse F. Connors
Topic/Audience: Bible Study / Men
Name: Becoming a Kingdom Man
Description: This 8 Week Study will be at the same time as the Kingdom Woman Study for the ladies! How convenient! Our culture is confused about what it means to be a man. Notions of masculinity have become misunderstood and maligned. This study speaks truth about the purpose and future of Biblical masculinity. In this Bible study, we will wrestle honestly with the unique questions and circumstances we face today as we are invited to discover God’s intent for masculinity. Let’s take our next step in our faith to become the powerful men of God that we were made to be. Spoiler Alert! This study will be followed by Kingdom Marriage late this Spring!!
Leader : Lonnie Freeman eMail: lonjfreeman@yahoo.com
Tel. #: (706) 662-902 Location: TBD
Time: 4:00-5:30pm (Starting March 6th) Childcare: Call me!
Requirements: Kingdom Men Rising (Helpful but not required)
Topic/Audience: Bible Study, Prayer, Fellowship
Name: The Bible Study
Description: Join us for a study on the Bible itself. This study is used to simplify the “Word” and uncover what it means. Studying the Bible shouldn’t be hard or overwhelming. This study is a way to dive into God’s Word that is simplified, easy to understand, and self-paced. Build a firm foundation on what God has to say to you through His Word. Let’s grow together!!
Time: 3:30PM (1st and 3rd Sunday of the month) Childcare: Yes
Leadership Team : Niki Lopez
Tel. #: 706-615-8930
eMail: Niki@churchonthetrail.org
Location: 6720 Flat Rock Rd (Church On The Trail)
Requirements: The Bible Study by Zach Windahl
Topic/Audience: Women / Bible Study
Name: Becoming a Kingdom Woman
Description: 6 Week Study starting March 6th . It Just So Happens that it will be at the same time as the Kingdom Men Rising Study for the guys! How convenient! Whether you’re married or single, you’ll discover that God wants to be the first “Husband” in your life. You’ll learn how the Creator makes, refines, and redeems a
kingdom woman, much like a diamond is unearthed, cut, and polished to shine for its Maker. And once set in motion by the Holy Spirit, you’ll see how you, as a kingdom woman, can leave a legacy in your family, your church and your community in ways that count for eternity. Spoiler Alert! This study will be followed by Kingdom Marriage late this Spring!!
Time: 4:00-5:30PM (Starting March 6th) Leader: Patty Freeman
eMail: freemanpa72@gmail.com Tel. #: 706-662-7741
Location: TBD Requirements: Kingdom Woman (Helpful but not required)
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: Autumn@churchonthetrail.org
Tel. #: 706-587-4438 Location: 3406 6th Ave, Columbus
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: Route1520@churchonthetrail.org Tel. #: 845-418-0889
Location: Solid Rock Church-Youth Ministry Building (6959 Warm Springs Road, Midland GA 32810) Requirements: none
Topic/Audience: Women’s/ Bible Study
Name: Christ and Coffee
Description: Christ and Coffee is a women’s Bible study that strives to transform our hearts and minds to be more like Christ and to be witnesses to those around us. “Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His face continually.” 1 Chronicles 16:11
Time: 2:00-4:00pm Childcare: No
Leader: Joann Freeman Tel. #: 706-662-8543 eMail: JVFreeman@yahoo.com
Location: 6720 Flat Rock Rd (Church On The Trail-Kids side) Requirements: Bible
Topic/Audience: Fellowship, Women
Name: MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
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. We want you to know that you belong! We have a seat for you at our table and would love for you to join us!
Time: 9:30AM-11:00AM Childcare: YES Tel. #: 720-620-1440
Leader: Jennie Esterly eMail: MOPS@churchonthetrail.org
Location: 6720 Flat Rock Rd (Church On The Trail)
Requirements: None
Topic/Audience: Women’s/ Bible Study / Fellowship
Name: Ladies Evening Study
Description: Come join us in fellowship as we learn and grow in our knowledge of scripture. Have you ever read the Old Testament, and felt lost or confused? Moreover, have you ever felt like you couldn’t apply its teachings to today? In this 8-week study, we will learn about the 7 Feasts described in Leviticus 23. We will dive deeper into Erin Davis’ study on the 7 Feast: Findings Christ in the Sacred Celebrations of the Old Testament. We will watch and discuss a different feast each week. You can purchase the book and follow along, but it will not be necessary to join in. What was their significance and how can we apply it to our lives today?
Time: 6:30PM Childcare: No
Leader: Anne Webb and Britni Merva Tel. #: 706-575-4178 or 706-570-1189
eMail: adwebb@greenwoodland.com or merva.britni@gmail.com
Location: 9050 Jackson Rd., Midland, GA 31820 (Anne Webb’s home)
Requirements: None, but you may purchase the book.
WEDNESDAY
Topic/Audience: Bible Study
Name: Walk This Way: The Book of James
Description: Join us for a verse by verse walk through the book of James. In this New Testament book, James addresses practical issues that are as current as this morning’s Google News, and yet his challenges are not dated. The timeless truth that James presents is that Christians must put their faith into action. The faith that Christians claim must be demonstrated in all the situations and circumstances of life—at work, at home, in the neighborhood, and in church.
Time: 6:30 AM Childcare: No Tel. #: 706-681-2732
Leader: Ed Grifenhagen eMail: Ed@churchonthetrail.org
Location: 6720 Flat Rock Rd (Church On The Trail - kids side) Requirements: Bible
Topic/Audience: High School Students
Name: High School Bible Study
Description: Our High School Bible Study is a weekly time, set aside for 9th-12th graders, to dig into God's Word and grow through the study and application of it. Join us every Wednesday as we dive in and discuss how Jesus permeates the Scriptures.
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm Childcare: No
Leadership Team : Zach and Kaitlin Morris
Tel. #: 706-992-8234 or 318-518-0544
eMail: Students@churchonthetrail.org
Location: 6720 Flat Rock Rd (Church On The Trail - Kids side)
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
Leadership Team : Courtney Williams, Debra Bailey, & Susan Grifenhagen
Tel. #: 706-221-8668 eMail: info@churchonthetrail.org Location: 6720 Flat Rock Rd
Topic/Audience: Bible Study
Name: Matthew
Description: Zoom in on Matthew!! This is an in-depth, verse by verse, study of Matthew, the first book of the New Testament. The group started in March 2020. We are currently about half-way of the way through the book, but please jump in.
Time: 7:00 PM Childcare: No
Leader: Ed Grifenhagen eMail: Ed@churchonthetrail.org
Tel. #: 706-681-2732 Location: 6720 Flat Rock Rd (Church On The Trail) Requirements: Bible
Topic/Audience: Bible Study / Men
Name: Trailblazers
Description: Get in on our monthly Trailblazers,.We gather on the first Thursday of each month 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: Trailblazers@churchonthetrail.org
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:Richard@churchonthetrail.org
Location: Midtown Coffee (1342 13th Street, Columbus)
Requirements: No
Topic/Audience: Bible Study
Name: Daniel and The End Times
Description: We will be going through the book of Daniel and learning from a man who saw a Vision of the end times. Daniel will teach us how we should walk in the last days. We will also be learning about end times events, the Antichrist, and the final system that will lead to the Second Coming of Christ.
Time: 6:15 PM (Every 2nd Thursday of the month)
Childcare: No
Leader: Nic DiCenzo eMail: nicdicenzo@yahoo.com
Tel. #: 603-726-6083
Location: 6812 Riverbrook Trace, Columbus
Requirements: Bible and Study of Daniel by Nic
Topic/Audience: Financial
Name: Financial Peace University
Description: A 9-week course that will take a biblically based deep dire to improve your finances. We will watch a video each week from Dave Ramsey and his team on topics like getting out of debt, investing, buying a home, and more. After 9 weeks, you will have the knowledge to obtain financial independence.
Time: 6:00PM (starting Feb. 17th) Childcare: No
Leadership Team : Kyle and Courtney Williams
Tel. #: 706-594-9452 or 770-313-8043 eMail: kyle.williams.789@gmail.com
Location: Cunningham Center @ CSU Requirements: Ramsey + membership
FRIDAYS
Topic/Audience: Bible Study / Men
Name: The Breakfast Club
Description: The Breakfast Club is a weekly, ongoing, year-round Men’s Bible study. Bring your Bible and let’s dig deep into the Word! Coffee and a sense of humor are also welcome!
Time: 6:30AM-8:00AM Childcare: No
Leader: Lonnie Freeman eMail: Lonjfreeman@yahoo.com
Tel. #: 706-662-9012 Location: 6720 Flat Rock Rd (Church On The Trail) Requirements: Bring your Bible
Topic/Audience: Outreach
Name: Joyful Hearts
Description: Joyful Hearts provides a devotional and fellowship to residents of Oaks At Grove Park, an assisted living and memory care community. Our 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 a saving relationship with him.
Time: Twice a month on Friday, 2:30pm
Leader : Joann Freeman eMail: JVFreeman@yahoo.com
Tel. #: 706-662-8543
Location: 1479 Grove Park Dr, Columbus Requirements: 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: freemanpa72@gmail.com
Location: 6720 Flat Rock Rd. (Church On The Trail - Kids side)
Requirements: none
SATURDAYS
Topic/Audience: Bible Study / Everyone
Name: Stand To
Description: Drive into the Book of Hebrews with your brothers and sisters in Christ.
Time: 7:30am Childcare: No
Leader: Brendon Simmons eMail: Simmons.Brendon@yahoo.com
Tel. #: 478-387-5605
Location: 6720 Flat Rock Rd. (Church On The Trail – kids side)
Requirements: Bible
VARIES
Topic/Audience: Outreach
Name: Compassion Ministry
Description: The compassion ministry provides support to Church On The Trail members. There is no need too big or too small. You and your family are never “too new”; longtime members are never just “a face in the crowd”. You matter and the Compassion Ministry is here for you. We can be reached through the COTT website, via email and through your LifeGroup or just give us a call!
Time: As Needed Leader: Patty Freeman
eMail: Compassion@churchonthetrail.org Tel. #: 706-662-7741
Location: 6720 Flat Rock Rd. (Church On The Trail)
Requirements: None
Name: Life Groups
Our Life Groups are not Bible Studies. They're different from our Growth Groups. Life Groups are designed for all of us to do life together. Acts 2:42 says "And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers." COTT Life Groups are based on the model we're given in Acts 2 at the birth of the church.
At a Life Group gathering, you can expect to share a meal together in someone's home, hang out and have great conversations, pray with and for each other, and have a short devotional/discussion about one of the most recent messages from our COTT Sunday gatherings. In other words, a Life Group is a time to have authentic fellowship with your friends.
We also strongly encourage you to invite your friends, family, and co-workers to join you and hang out at a COTT Life Group gathering. We believe God grows His kingdom through the genuine fellowship of His people.
For more information email LifeGroups@churchonthetrail.org