Small Groups

Small Group Connections are an important key to building community and feeling connected at BCA. Have you been meaning to sign up and just haven't gotten around to it? Are you wondering how to find out more about the groups? There are groups for Adults of All Ages, Adults & Children, All Stars Kids Ministries, Ministry Groups, Shared Interest Groups, Support Groups, Young Adults, Youth, Young Families, Middle-aged Adults with no children, Compassion Everett, Bethany Deaf Assembly, Music & Arts Ministry.

How do I get involved? 

• Fill out a communication card & give to an usher or place completed card in a black box by the Information Center.

• Call Pastor Jeff at 425-339-3303 x 108 or send him an e-mail 

• Contact a host listed below.

• Attend our next Small Group Link:  Come enjoy coffee and cookies and explore the opportunity to be involved in a small group at BCA. Please RSVP to darlenet@bca-online.com or phone 425.339.3303, extension 119. 

Pastor Rob has preached several messages about Small Groups, and wrote his Doctoral Thesis on this topic. 

Are you a Small Group leader who needs advice? Visit www.SmallGroups.com, an Internet-based ministry providing training and resources for Christian small groups.

Interested in knowing more about the Christian faith?

If you are interested in learning more about the Christian faith or digging deeper in your Christian faith, check out our Basic Christian Beliefs page.  Every Christian also needs a group to connect with so we encourage you to check out our BCA small groups!

Which small group is best for you?

There are groups for Adults, Adults & Children, Shared Interests, Young Families, College & Career, Youth… as well as Support Groups. If you need help in deciding which group is best for you, please contact Pastor Jeff Duchemin.  You can also download a pdf version of our support groups by clicking here.

Small Group Link!

Come enjoy coffee and cookies and explore the opportunity to be involved in a Small Group at BCA on Wednesday, May 20th, 2009, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in Room 203. Please RSVP to darlenet@bca-online.com or 425.339.3303, extension 119.

Antiquing & Collectibles
Leader: Rose Marie Branson
Location: Varies
Day: 2nd Wednesday of each month
Time: 2:15 PM
Phone: (360)659-1853
Email: bran37@juno.com 

Business Owners Group
Leader: Aaron Keck/Fenton Rees
Location: IHOP
Day: 1st Tuesday of each month
Time: 7:00 AM
Phone: (425)280-8340
Email: aaronwkeck@hotmail.com 

Helping Hands
Leader: Jaclyn Endresen
Location: BCA
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email:  jaclyne@bca-online.com

Hiking
Leader: Fenton Rees
Location: Varies
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Phone: (425)267-3320
Email: fentonrees@ieee.org 

Ladies on the Links (Golf)
Leader: Barbara Knorr
Location: Varies
Day: Saturdays, twice per month
Time: 10:00 AM
Phone: (425)259-2993
Email: BarbaraK@plusmortgage.com 

Motorcycle Riders
Leader: Al Whiteaker
Location: Varies
Day: Saturday, once a month, from April - September
Time: Varies
Phone: (425)293-7399
Email: zawhite@comcast.net 

Pool Playing Group
Leader: Terry Grannis
Location: BCA Youth Attic
Day: Thursday
Time: 7-9:30 PM
Phone: (425)258-4002
Email: holyterr2001@yahoo.com

Pool Playing Group
Leader: Ralph & Gloria Blackmore
Location: Everett
Day: Last Friday of each month
Time: 7:00 PM
Phone: (425)252-0446
Email:  None

Quilting for Women
Leader: Charlene Lewis
Location: Everett
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:00-9:30 PM
Phone: (425)210-9520
Email: happywifemom@comcast.net

Scrapbooking
Leader: Melody Stewart & Donna Baker
Location: BCA
Day: Friday, Once per month
Time: 6:00-10:00 PM
Phone: (425)335-3444
Email:  melnmir@verizon.net

Senior Men
Leader: Pastor Nels Lien
Location: BCA, Hospitality Room
Day: Every Friday
Time: 9:30 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303, ext. 103
Email: nelsandvi@comcast.net 

Shut Ins
Leader: Pastor Nels Lien
Location: Cascadian Retirement Home, Everett
Day: 3rd Sunday
Time: 3:00 PM
Phone: (425)339-3303, ext. 103
Email: nelsandvi@comcast.net 

Shut Ins
Leader: Pastor Nels Lien
Location: Ashley Point Retirement Home, Lake Stevens
Day: Every Sunday
Time: 9:15 AM
Phone: 425.339.3303, ext. 103
Email: nelsandvi@comcast.net 

Shut Ins
Leader: Pastor Nels Lien
Location: South Pointe Retirement Home, Everett
Day: Every Wednesday
Time: 2:00 PM
Phone: 425.339.3303, ext. 103
Email: nelsandvi@comcast.net 

Shut Ins
Leader: Ed & Ruby Linde
Location: Broadway Plaza
Day: 2nd Friday
Time: 1:00 PM
Phone: (425)337-5751
Email: N/A

Snowboarding
Leader: Ron Lawson
Location: Varies
Day: Seasonal
Time: Twice per month in the winter
Phone: (425)210-9297
Email: ticco@comcast.net

Spanish Bible Study
Leader: Miguel & Patricia Perry
Location: TBD
Day: 1st Friday, 7-9 PM, 3rd Sunday, 5-7 PM
Time: TBD
Phone: (425)289-1777
Email:  pkohanek@yahoo.com

Women in Ministry
Leader: Brenda Rasmussen
Location: Rasmussen Home
Day: 1st Monday
Time: 7:00 PM
Email:  brendar@bca-online.com

Rick & Janean Arends
Leader: Rick & Janean Arends
Location: Lake Stevens/Marysville
Day: TBD
Time: TBD
Phone: (425)259-2326
Email:  rickarends@yahoo.com

Bill & Anji Cozart
Leader: Bill & Anji Cozart
Location: Marysville
Day: 1st Sunday of each month
Time: 5:00 PM
Phone: (360)653-7198
Email: wcozart@aol.com 

Pastor Rob & Lisa Carlson/Phil Olander
Leader: Pastor Rob & Lisa Carlson/Phil Olander
Location: Mukilteo
Day: Sunday, twice per month
Time: 6:00 PM
Phone: (425)339-3303, ext. 128
Email: lisac@bca-online.com 

Scott & Jan Fuller/Roger & Cindy Poortvliet
Leader: Scott & Jan Fuller/Roger & Cindy Poortvliet
Location: Marysville
Day: 1st and 3rd Sunday
Time: 5:00 PM
Phone: (360)658-5354
Email: srjc_1@msn.com 

Sean & Rebecca King
Leader: Sean & Rebecca King
Location: Marysville
Day: Sunday, once per month
Time: 6:00 PM
Phone: (360)653-7017
Email: seank@bca-online.com

Eli & Patricia Sanchez
Leader: Eli & Patricia Sanchez
Location: Silver Lake/Mill Creek
Day: Sunday, twice per month
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Phone: (425)338-9890
Email: eli_iceman@comcast.net 

Phil & Darlene Thompson/Bob & Karol Strobel
Leader: Phil & Darlene Thompson/Bob & Karol Strobel
Location: Lake Stevens/Marysville
Day: 3rd Sunday of each month
Time: 5:30 PM
Phone: (425)334-7411(Thompson)
Email: darlenet@bca-online.com 

Steve & Kris Wheeler/Bryan & Ann Hopkins
Leader: Steve & Kris Wheeler/Bryan & Ann Hopkins
Location: Lake Stevens
Day: Saturday, twice per month
Time: Varies
Phone: (425)327-4996(Hopkins)
Email: bryann10@verizon.net

Addictions
Leader: Dave Marshall
Location: BCA
Day: TBD
Time: TBD
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: jeffd@bca-online.com

DivorceCare Recovery
Leader: Dean & Nelda Kinzel
Location: BCA
Day: TBD
Time: TBD
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: kinzeld@comcast.net

Grief Recovery
Leader: Craig Thompson
Location: BCA
Day: TBD
Time: TBD
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email:  jeffd@bca-online.com

Campus Development Leadership Team
Leader: Bruce French
Location: BCA
Day: As announced
Time: As announced
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: brucef@bca-online.com

Facilities Ministry Team
Leader: Bruce French
Location: BCA
Day: 4th Tuesday
Time: 6:00 PM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: brucef@bca-online.com

Finance Ministry Team
Leader: Bruce French
Location: BCA
Day: 2nd Tuesday
Time: 6:00 PM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: brucef@bca-online.com

Furnishings/Color Ministry Team
Leader: Bruce French
Location: BCA
Day: As announced
Time: As announced
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: brucef@bca-online.com

Greeter Ministry Team
Leader: Bruce French
Location: BCA
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: brucef@bca-online.com

Information Center
Leader: Bruce French
Location: BCA
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: brucef@bca-online.com

Missions Leadership Team
Leader: Dave Oleson
Location: BCA
Day: 1st & 4th Sundays
Time: 12:00 PM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: dave.oleson@comcast.net

Parking Team
Leader: Bruce French
Location: BCA
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: brucef@bca-online.com

Security Team
Leader: Bruce French
Location: BCA
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: brucef@bca-online.com

Seniors Leadership Team
Leader: Pastor Al & Joann Baunsgard
Location: Varies
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Email: alb@bca-online.com

Transportation Team
Leader: Bruce French
Location: BCA
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: brucef@bca-online.com

Host Team
Leader: Bruce French
Location: BCA
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: brucef@bca-online.com

Adult Choir
Leader: Brenda Rasmussen
Location: BCA Choir Room
Day: Check schedule
Time: 6:00 PM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: brendar@bca-online.com

Grace Youth Choir
Leader: Christina Mulkey
Location: BCA Choir Room
Day: Sundays, March - June
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303. ext. 137
Email: christinam@bca-online.com

Orchestra
Leader: April Sheffield
Location: BCA Choir Room
Day: Sundays
Time: 8:00 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: apaflute@yahoo.com

Primetime Singers
Leader: Al & Joann Baunsgard
Location: Varies
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: alb@bca-online.com

Production Team
Leader: Sean King
Location: BCA
Day: Various Thursdays
Time: 7:00 PM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: seank@bca-online.com

SHOUT!  Kids' Choir
Leader: Danielle Carlson
Location: BCA Adult Choir Room
Day: Fall on Sundays
Time: 12:00 PM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: steve.danielle@verizon.net

Technical Ministry Team
Leader: Bruce French
Location: BCA
Day: As announced
Time: As announced
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: brucef@bca-online.com

Worship Band
Leader: Brenda Rasmussen
Location: BCA
Day: Sunday
Time: 8:00 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: brendar@bca-online.com

Worship Team
Leader: Sean King
Location: BCA
Day: Sunday
Time: 8:00 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: seank@bca-online.com

 

Bethany Deaf Assembly

Worship Service
Leader: Pastor Nick LeFors
Location: BCA, Room 207
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 AM
Email: nickl@bca-online.com

Bible Study
Leader: Pastor Nick LeFors
Location: BCA, Room 207
Day: Sunday
Time: 10:15 AM
Email: nickl@bca-online.com

Bible Study
Leader: Pastor Nick LeFors
Location: BCA, Room 207
Day: Wednesday
Time: 7:00 PM
Email: nickl@bca-online.com

Men's Fellowship
Leader: Pastor Nick LeFors
Location: BCA, Room 207
Day: 1st Friday
Time: 7:00 PM
Email: nickl@bca-online.com

Ladies' Fellowship
Leader: Peggy Lee LeFors
Location: BCA, Room 207
Day: 2nd Saturday
Time: 10:00 AM
Email: pelefo@aol.com

Deaf Fellowship
Leader: Pastor Nick LeFors
Location: Everett Mall Food Court
Day: 3rd Sunday
Time: 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Email: nickl@bca-online.com

 

Bethany Marshallese Assembly

Ladies' Group
Leader: Marlyna Masha
Location: Varies
Day: Thursday
Time: 7:00 PM
Phone: (425)244-4140

Marshallese Men's Group
Leader: Noah Tommy
Location: Varies
Day: Saturday
Time: 8:00 AM
Phone: (425)347-5054

Marshallese Youth Group
Leader: Thompson Rakin
Location: Varies
Day: Friday
Time: 7:00 PM
Phone: (425)339-9369

Fenton & Pat Rees
Leader: Fenton & Pat Rees
Location: Mukilteo
Day: Sunday, once per month
Time: TBD
Phone: (425)290-9392
Email:  fentonrees@ieee.org

Muff & Elaine Andrews/Wayne & Midge Hansen
Leader: Muff & Elaine Andrews/Wayne & Midge Hansen
Location: South Everett
Day: 1st Sunday
Time: 5:00 PM
Phone: (425)353-3005
Email: margaret333@gmail.com

Scott & Jan Fuller/Roger & Cindy Poortvliet
Leader: Scott & Jan Fuller/Roger & Cindy Poortvliet
Location: Marysville
Day: Bi-weekly
Time: 5:00 PM
Phone: (360)653-8352
Email:  poorts5@verizon.net

Dave & Marcella Grondahl, Al & Loretta Whiteaker
Leader: Dave & Marcella Grondahl, Al & Loretta Whiteaker
Location: Mill Creek
Day: Sunday, once per month
Time: Varies
Phone: (425)359-3961
Email: zawhite@comcast.net

Dale & Judy Kemmer/Terry & Debbie Reynolds
Leader: Dale & Judy Kemmer/Terry & Debbie Reynolds
Location: Marysville
Day: 3rd Sunday of each month
Time: 3:00 PM
Phone: (360)659-1063
Email: kemmerjdmv@msn.com 

Dave & Ruthie Miller
Leader: Dave & Ruthie Miller
Location: Everett
Day: TBD
Time: TBD
Phone: (425)322-4647
Email: dave_miller24@msn.com 

Herb & Lilly Ann Haugo/John & Jan Mustered/Dave & Glenice Pearson
Leader: Haugo/Mustered/Pearson
Location: Varies
Day: 1st & 3rd Sunday
Time: 6-7:30 PM
Phone: (425)334-7516
Email:  herbandlil@comcast.net

Eli & Patricia Sanchez/James & Suzanne Jones
Leader: Eli & Patricia Sanchez
Location: Silver Lake/Mill Creek
Day: Sunday, 1st & 3rd per month
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Phone: (425)338-9890
Email: eli_iceman@comcast.net 

Phil & Darlene Thompson/Bob & Karol Strobel
Leader: Phil & Darlene Thompson/Bob & Karol Strobel
Location: Lake Stevens
Day: Sunday, twice per month
Time: 6:00 PM
Phone: (425)334-7411(Thompson)
Email: darlenet@bca-online.com 

Steve & Kris Wheeler/Bryan & Ann Hopkins
Leader: Steve & Kris Wheeler/Bryan & Ann Hopkins
Location: Lake Stevens
Day: Saturday, twice per month
Time: Varies
Phone: (425)327-4996(Hopkins)
Email: bryann10@verizon.net

Lil Bebops:  Moms and Kids Group
Leader: Jillian Ross
Location: BCA
Day: 1st & 3rd Thursdays
Time: 9:30-11:30 AM
Phone: (425)512-0408
Email: illyill15@hotmail.com

Scott & Becky Denny
Leader: Scott & Becky Denny
Location: Varies
Day: Friday, once per month
Time: Varies
Phone: (425)334-2505
Email:  scott.denny@boeing.com

Greg & Janny Carlson
Leader: Greg & Janny Carlson
Location: Varies
Day: Friday, once per month
Time: 6:30 PM
Phone: (425)347-1908
Email: gregcarlson20012001@yahoo.com 

Josh & Kelly Cypher
Leader: Josh & Kelly Cypher/Dan & Lavi Londonson
Location: Varies
Day: 1st & 3rd Sunday
Time: 5-7 PM
Phone: (425)308-6761
Email:  joshua.cypher@gmail.com

Pastor Jeff & Kerry Duchemin
Leader: Pastor Jeff & Kerry Duchemin/Michael & Lisa Stevens
Location: Varies
Day: Sunday, 1st & 3rd
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Phone: (425)350-5345
Email: michael_and_lisa@comcast.net

Brian & Lisa Mueller/Chris & Michelle Shimmin
Leader: Brian & Lisa Mueller/Chris & Michelle Shimmin
Location: Varies
Day: Every other Sunday
Time: 6:00 PM
Phone: (360)367-4867
Email:  cdnbuy@comcast.net

Deric & Melissa Holaday/Chris & Michelle Davis
Leader: Deric & Melissa Holaday/Chris & Michelle Davis
Location: Varies
Day: Sunday, 1st & 3rd
Time: 4:00-6:00 PM
Phone: (360)659-9722
Email: md_davis@bigfoot.com

Matthew & Melissa Mattoon
Leader: Matthew & Melissa Mattoon
Location: Everett
Day: Sundays, 1st & 3rd
Time: 4:30 PM
Phone: (425)335-4395
Email: mattnmel_mattoon@gmail.com

Frank Sheraton
Leader: Frank Sheraton
Location: Room 203
Day: Sunday
Time: 8:00 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: groups@bca-online.com

 

Young Adults

TrueLife 18.25 Ministries Sunday School
Leader: Ryan Gilbreath
Location: BCA, Room 203
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:30 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: ryang@bca-online.com

TrueLife 6.8 Sunday School
6-8th Grade
Leader: Jenilee LeFors
Location: BCA Rooms 220-221
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: jenileel@bca-online.com

TrueLife 6.8 Service
6-8th Grade
Leader: Jenilee LeFors
Location: BCA Rooms 220-221
Day: Sunday
Time: 10:30 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email:  jenileel@bca-online.com

TrueLife 9.12 Sunday School
9-12th Grade
Leader: Jenilee LeFors
Location: Youth Center
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: jenileel@bca-online.com

TrueLife 6.8 Gals Core LifeGroup
Leader:  See Pastor Jenilee LeFors
Location: Youth Center
Day: 2nd & 4th Saturday
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email:  jenileel@bca-online.com

TrueLife 9.12 Ladies Mentorship (Target:  9-12th Grade Females)
Leader:  Jenilee LeFors
Location: Lynnwood Starbucks
Day: Every Monday
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email:  jenileel@bca-online.com 

TrueLife 18.25 Gals' LifeGroup (Target:  18-25 Year Old Females)
Leader:  Jenilee LeFors
Location: Lynnwood Starbucks
Day: 1st Monday
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 PM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email:  jenileel@bca-online.com 

Nursery
Leader: Becky Denny
Location: BCA, Room 155
Day: Sunday & Wednesday
Time: Sunday 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM; Wednesday 7:00 PM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: rrdenny@yahoo.com

2 Year Olds
Leader: Sue Edgerton
Location: BCA, Room 154
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email:  theedgertonfamily@verizon.net

All Stars Little League [3-5 year olds]
Leader: Sue Edgerton
Location: BCA, Room 154
Day: Wednesday
Time: 7:00 PM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: jenr@bca-online.com

3 Year Olds
Leader: Michael and Lisa Stevens
Location: BCA, Room 153
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email:  michael_and_lisa@comcast.net

4 & 5 Year Olds
Leader: Sue Edgerton
Location: BCA, Rooms 150-152
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email:  theedgertonfamily@verizon.net

Kindergarten
Leader: Abbie McCoy
Location: BCA, Room 255
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: abbiem@bca-online.com

Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Leader: Abbie McCoy
Location: BCA, Room 253
Day: Sunday
Time: 10:30 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email:  abbiem@bca-online.com

1st & 2nd Grade
Leader: Abbie McCoy
Location: BCA, Room 254
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email:  abbiem@bca-online.com

All Stars Minor League [K - 2nd Grade]
Leader: Sue and George Edgerton
Location: BCA, Room 252
Day: Wednesday
Time: 7:00 PM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email:  theedgertonfamily@verizon.net

All Stars Major League [3rd - 5th Grade Girls]
Leader: BCA All Stars Team Leader
Location: BCA, Room 255
Day: Wednesday
Time: 7:00 PM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: kids@bca-online.com

3rd & 4th Grade
Leader: Helen Oss & Martha Augustson
Location: BCA, Room 252
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: cheeryoss@aol.com  

3rd - 5th Grade Girls
Leader: Loretta Whiteaker
Location: BCA, Room 251
Day: Sunday
Time: 10:30 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: zawhite@comcast.net  

3rd Grade Boys
Leader: BCA All Stars Team Leader
Location: BCA, Room 251
Day: Sunday
Time: 10:30 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: kids@bca-online.com

4th Grade Boys
Leader: BCA All Stars Team Leader
Location: BCA, Room 251
Day: Sunday
Time: 10:30 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: kids@bca-online.com

5th Grade Boys
Leader: BCA All Stars Team Leader
Location: BCA, Room 251
Day: Sunday
Time: 10:30 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: kids@bca-online.com

5th Grade
Leader: Jeremy Pyzer
Location: BCA, Room 250
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: kids@bca-online.com  

Special Needs
Leader: Karen Kinman
Location: BCA, Room 142
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: kids@bca-online.com

SHOUT!  Kids' Choir
Leader: Danielle Carlson
Location: BCA, Room 253
Day: Fall and Spring on Sundays
Time: 6:00 PM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: jaclyne@bca-online.com

Royal Rangers [Boys K - 9th Grade]
Leader: Dan & Libby Wills
Location: BCA, Room 253-255
Day: Wednesday
Time: 7:00 PM
Phone: (425)339-3303
Email: danw3@verizon.net