​We are better when we grow together in groups and as individuals. 

INDIVIDUAL GROWTH

I've taken a next step!

 Have you taken a next step? We would love to help provide you with resources and be praying for you!

I've said "YES" to Jesus! Now what?

The best next step for new believers is baptism.  We believe that baptism doesn't save you but is instead a symbolic declaration to the world what you believe - or better yet, WHO you believe in!  Baptism is an outward reflection of an inward belief, so if you've already placed your faith in Jesus, we'd love to help you schedule yours.  Click the button below to fill out a form that will let us know you are ready to take the next step of baptism.

Grove 101

In Grove 101, you will learn who we are, what we do and why we do what we do. Every month we will provide one session where you will learn about our mission, membership, your place here at The Grove, and what growing in a group could look like for you.
​Click the link below to find out more information on Grove 101 and learn more about what it means to be a part of the
4G's (GATHER, GROW, GIVE, and GO) here at The Grove.

Want to dive deeper into the Word, but not sure where to start? ​

Below you will find links to past sermon series at The Grove and additional resources to dive deeper
​into the series topics of each week. 
A Bible Study tool we suggest using is the HEAR Method. Click the link below to find out more information on what this study method is and how you can use it to grow and dive deeper into the Word.

How do I pray? 

A prayer tool we suggest using is the ACTS prayer method:

A - Adoration
Praise God for all He is!

C - Confession 
Confess your sins and ask to be forgiven. 

T - Thanksgiving 
​Thank God for everything He has done, is doing, and will do in your life.

S - Supplication 
Present your requests to God.  

How do I know what my spiritual gifts are?

Not sure what your spiritual gifts are? The Spiritual Gifts Assessment will help you identify your God-given spiritual gifts.
Click the button below to take the FREE Spiritual Gifts Assessment.

GROUP GROWTH

On & Off Campus Groups

Mixed Gender: ​Sundays @ 9:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall
Leader: Tom Owen
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The Open Door Class Bible Study Group warmly welcomes adults of any age, whether single or married, who cherish Christian fellowship and seek deeper understanding through Bible study. We gather in person on Sunday mornings at 9:30 in the Fellowship Hall, and also connect virtually via Facebook and YouTube. Here you'll find a sense of community as you journey through life together, prioritizing Bible study and a robust relationship with the Lord. 

For more information, contact Missy Harris at [email protected]. ​​​
Mixed Gender, ages 40+: ​Sundays @ 9:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall
Leader: Bryan and Kathy Ponder
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This group is a good mix of singles and couples ranging from 40+. Most have children of all ages and some have grandchildren. One thing we have in common is a desire to learn more about the Word of God and how to apply it to our lives!

About Bryan and Kathy: Bryan & Kathy are the parents of 4 adult children, grandparents of 8 toddlers/babies, and business owners. They love spending time with their family and going on adventures! 

For more information, contact Missy Harris at [email protected]. ​​​​
Mixed Gender, ages 20-40s: ​Sundays @ 9:30 AM in AW3
Leader: Emily Harmon
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We are a Sunday morning small group for all adult ages, and we love having different perspectives for our discussions! 

About Emily: Emily is an elementary school librarian married to a high school art teacher with two teen children (and two dog children). ​

For more information, contact Missy Harris at [email protected]. ​​​​​
Mixed Gender, ages 50+ : ​Sundays @ 11 AM in AW3
Leaders: Doug and Jean Clayton

Our group is a mixed group, 50 years and up who enjoy laughing as we study the Bible and how it applies to our lives.

​About Doug and Jean: We enjoy hiking, traveling, and spending time with our family, especially our grandchildren.

For more information, contact Missy Harris at [email protected]. ​​
Couples, ages 45+ : ​Sundays @ 11 AM in AW2
Leaders: Mitchell and LeighAnne McGee

This life group is geared toward mixed/couples ages 45+ or anyone interested in learning, growing, and walking through life’s journey in a small group setting.

​About Mitchell and LeighAnne: Mitchell and LeighAnne have been married for 36 years and have two grown children. They have been attending Hickory Grove for 5 years.

For more information, contact Missy Harris at [email protected]. ​​​
Couples, ages 45+: ​Sundays @ 4 PM in AW2
Leaders: Scott and Heather Hobart
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 The Hobart Small Group meets weekly to encourage and support one another through prayer, conversation and community. We strive to strengthen our walk with Christ, deepen our understanding of scripture and share relevant ways to apply what we learn in our everyday lives.

About Scott and Heather: Scott and Heather have been a part of Hickory Grove for over 2 years after moving to Independence from Ohio. They’ve been married for 35 years with 5 grown children. Heather is a graduate of Cedarville University as a Registered Nurse but has been a SAHM since having children. Scott graduated from Michigan State and recently retired from a 36 year career with Procter & Gamble.

For more information, contact Missy Harris at [email protected]. ​
Couples, ages 40+: ​Sundays @ 6 PM, off campus
Leaders: Kevin and Amanda Naranjo
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A group of 40+ adults (in age at least), navigating the mid-life years. Learning, leading and growing…together!

About Kevin and Amanda: Kevin and Amanda have been married for 21 years. They have two amazing children and have been members of Hickory Grove for 10 years. They love camping  and spending time with friends and family. 

For more information, contact Missy Harris at [email protected]. ​​
​​Women's Group: ​Mondays @ 9:30 AM in AW5
Leader: Tawnia True and Neva Piper

This group consists of ladies who love to dig deep into God's word studying the scriptures.

About Tawnia and Neva: Tawnia is a follower of Jesus striving to do His will and enjoying every minute and Neva, her co- leader, is still seeking Jesus through study and fellowship.

For more information, contact Missy Harris at [email protected].
​Women's Group: ​Mondays @ 6 PM, off campus
Leader: Amy Courtney

This group is for women, at any stage of life, who feel like they are at an "in between" or don't have a significant other to do life with. 

About Amy: I'm a mother to 3 amazing girls, lover of diet coke, a heart for others to see how vital a community is to take their next right step and to know that He Restores.

For more information, contact Missy Harris at [email protected].
​​Women's Group: ​Mondays @ 6:30 PM, off campus
Leader: Charlotte Faulkner

This Monday night group is a bunch of loving, caring women who come from all walks of life. We are moms and single moms with kids of all ages.  Wives, widows, empty nesters, semi empty nesters and grandma's. We want to grow in our relationships with Christ and help others do the same while healing from our hurts and brokenness.

About Charlotte: Charlotte is an outspoken individual that cares for others. Supportive wife and mother that loves being with her family. 

For more information, contact Missy Harris at [email protected].
​Men's Group: ​Mondays @ 7 PM in AW4
Leader: Chad Caddell

This life group is made up of ordinary men simply striving to know, apply, and live out the extraordinary story that Jesus lived out over 2000 years ago. Leaning into Scripture and doing life together in connected relationships, the ongoing pursuit is to BELONG, BELIEVE, and BECOME.

About Chad: Chad and his wife Tara, have a heart to see people connect personally with Christ, and a passion to be engaged in the movement of God in NKY and the Grove family. 

For more information, Missy Harris at [email protected].
​Men's Group: ​Mondays @ 7 PM in AW5
Leader: Craig Dunlap

We are an informal group of guys getting real with each other as we grow closer to Jesus. 

About Craig: Craig has been a member at the Grove for about 5 years. He is an elementary technology teacher. He and his family enjoy being outside hiking or working in the garden and reading good books. 

For more information, contact Craig at [email protected] or Missy Harris at [email protected].
Men's Group: Every other ​Monday @ 7 PM in AW4
Leader: Aaron Sams
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Aaron Sams leads a men’s Bible study at Hickory Grove. The content typically consists of going through individual books of the Bible. 

About Aaron: Aaron is a high school Social Studies teacher in Kenton County. He is married to Leslie and has three children, Caleb, Abby, and Seth

For more information, contact Missy Harris at [email protected]. ​​
Women's Group: ​Wednesdays @ 7 PM in a Student Center Classroom
Leader: Tiffany Cheek

The Cheek Wednesday night group is a group of women who are learning what it means to be the hands and feet of Jesus and growing in wisdom and knowledge of Jesus. This group is open to women of all ages.

About Tiffany: Tiffany is a wife, mother, daughter and sister. She loves the Lord with all her heart but is a human and daily falls short. 

For more information, contact Missy Harris at [email protected]. 
Women's Group: ​Wednesdays @ 7 PM in AW5
Leader: Jacalyn Mains

Our female forward group is made of women who are navigating motherhood with teens while walking alongside Jesus and exploring who he calls us to be.

About Jacalyn: I'm a spicy Italian momma of two teens, and wife of over 20 years who loves Jesus and her people hard.

For more information, contact Missy Harris at [email protected]. 
Couples, 30+: ​Thursdays @ 6:30 PM in the FLC Toddler Room
Leader: Jason and Britney Ping

This group is made up of a bunch of families with little crazy kids working through a bunch of scheduling conflicts… but we love Jesus and want to learn more about Him and grow together.

About Jason and Britney: Jason and Britney have been married for eleven years and have been attending Hickory Grove for eight.  They have three littles and love doing anything outdoors. 

For more information, contact Missy Harris at [email protected]. 
Mixed Gender, 50-60s: ​Thursdays @ 6:30 PM, off campus
Leader: Mike and Lisa Balmer

This group is mixed gender ranging in ages of 50s - 60s that meets on Thursdays at  6:30 PM  off campus. Our group is a group of people in many stages of life;  married, single, adult children, no children, some grandparents.  We study God's word, learn from each other, support each other, and enjoy each other's company.

About Mike and Lisa: Mike and Lisa are "Newer" to northern Kentucky-- from the Buckeye state.  Passions are travel, our dogs, and family (especially the grandchildren)!

For more information, contact Missy Harris at [email protected]. ​
Women's Group: ​Every other Saturday @ 9 AM in AW4
Leader: Lori Ford
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Our group consist of women, of various ages, that want to follow Jesus together.  
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About Lori: Lori finds great joy in being outside, walking, and helping/serving others.

For more information, contact Missy Harris at [email protected]. ​​​

Women's Short Term Bible Studies

When: ​Spring and Fall
Leader: Sherry Risher
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Our women's Bible study opportunities typically are available in the spring and again in the fall. These sessions are for women to study God's word and encourage each other as we journey together. 

About Sherry: Sherry Risher, who leads these studies, loves Jesus and seeing Jesus do exceedingly and abundantly more in the lives of others through prayer and His word. 

For more information about these studies and when the next one will take place, please contact Missy Harris at [email protected].

Men’s Short Term Bible Studies

Check back here for future men's short term Bible studies coming soon.

​Women's Online Group

If you struggle to have margin for an on campus groups this may be for you!  This group is led by Missy Harris (joined by Lori Ford) and meets weekly the majority of the year.  This group will discuss current sermon series, books of the Bible or other resources to equip and encourage women of all ages.  Live discussion happens most weeks however videos can be viewed at any time.
​Click the button below to join now. 

Men's Discipleship Groups

Groups meeting now!  For more information about joining an ongoing men’s discipleship group contact Missy Harris at [email protected].

GriefShare

When: ​Spring and Fall
Leaders: Bob and Rhonda Brame, Kari Ward, Jessica Iles
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GriefShare helps adults navigate the loss of a loved one through educational videos, a participant's reference guide and sharing with others on a similar journey. This 13 week cycle will be offered each spring and fall on Hickory Grove's campus. 

About the GriefShare team: Bob Brame is a follower of Jesus, a husband, father, grandfather, chaplain and retired USGA Agronomist. His wife, Rhonda, is a wife, mother and Nana to four grandchildren.  She currently serves on HG's Care Team and as the hostess for this GriefShare group. Kari Ward is a wife and mother of two boys who works as a social worker with a focus on managing grief. Jessica Iles is a long time southern kenton county resident & HGBC member for over 30 years , Jessica is a mother of three grown children, retired school counselor, and enjoys spending time outdoors and doing home improvement projects with her husband.  She has a heart for the people of the greater Independence area and has served in various volunteer roles at HGBC.

For more information about this group contact [email protected].

For additional info and to register for the next GriefShare session, visit www.griefshare.org. 

Missions Groups

Women on Mission
When: ​every 3rd Sunday of each month, September- May @ 12:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall
Leaders: Julie Faehr and Diane Miller
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This group's purpose is to engage, inform and connect women to current mission efforts at home and abroad through our NKBA, State and national WMU forum.  

About Julia and Diane: Julia Faehr leads our WOM group and has been a member of Hickory Grove for thirty years, she is retired with six grandchildren and grew up in a military family. Diane Miller leads this group alongside Julia and is a lifelong member of Hickory Grove.  She loves her life as a wife, mother to three married children and as "Nena" to three grandchildren.

​For more information about this group, contact Missy Harris at [email protected]

ROOTED GROUPS

Do you want a deeper understanding of God and His plan for your life? Do you want to build meaningful connection and community with others? Do you want to be a part of something bigger than yourself?
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If you answered yes to any of these questions, joining a Rooted group may be your next step. Click the button below to register now. Groups will begin soon.