CONNECT GROUPS 2024

Young Adults Discipleship

We love helping people take on the challenge of living out their faith with their family, in the marketplace, in friendships, in personal finances, in dating relationships, and through health challenges. If you are a non-married young adult and want a community where you'll find love, support, and encouragement, we invite you to join us at our family home this fall!

Location: Vadnais Heights
Leaders: Cameron & Shelby Clark
Contact: Currently at capacity
Demographic: Young Adults

TUES | 8PM | TWICE A MONTH

SUNDAY DINNERS

Every Sunday, we gather for dinner after the 5:30 service because we believe in the importance of connection and community. We come together to share a meal, meet new friends, and often join in prayer after the Awakening Service. No RSVP required. Just show up. Seriously! We can't wait to meet you - even if today is your first Sunday at EVERYDAY.

Location: Roseville
Leader(s): Britt + Pat Laeger
Contact: brittlaeger@gmail.com
Demographic: All, children welcome

SUN | AFTER 5:30 SERVICE | WEEKLY

Northern Lights

We are a community gathering for anyone who lives on the northern side of the Twin Cities! We’ll meet together monthly focusing on family foundations and shining His light to our neighbors. We’ll communicate over Voxer in between meetings to continue to build community!

Location: North Branch
Leader(s): Jean & David Schmidt, Jenni & Matt Weinzetl
Contact: davidsch12@yahoo.com
Demographic: All, children welcome

TUES | 6:45PM | MONTHLY

Vadnais Heights Community

If you live in the northeast metro area, this community is for you! We gather together to read the Bible, pray for one another, and hang out! Our purpose is to call each other to live fully surrendered and centered on Jesus.

Location: Vadnais Heights
Leader(s): Michael and Jenna Herringshaw
Contact: jdherringshaw@gmail.com
Demographic: All, children welcome

THURS | 6PM | MONTHLY

Southwest Community

This is a space to gather around His presence as a community of hungry ones! We will come together to share testimonies, pray for each other, and be a place of encouragement. Come expectant to encounter the Lord, whether that be through reading the Word, worshipping, or having time to connect with His heart.

If you have accessibility needs and want more info, please reach out.

Location: Rotating between Edina and Jordan
Leader: Drew and Emily Russell, Ariel Gazelka, and Lauren Anderson
Contact: SW.ConnectGroup@gmail.com
Demographic: All, children welcome

MON | 6:30PM | MONTHLY

Maple Grove Area Community

We are a community that exists to create, strengthen, and deepen relationships with one another while also pursuing spiritual growth. We have intentional conversations about EVERYDAY messages, encourage each other, read the Word, and celebrate what God is doing in our community and lives. We’d love to have you join us!

Location: Otsego / Dayton
Leader(s): Gavics, Luehrs, Petersons, & Swensons
Contact: nluehrs@gmail.com
Demographic: All

MON | 6PM | TWICE A MONTH

Practicing The Way

In this community, we will read John Mark Comer’s book, Practicing The Way, and go through the video course together! This book will walk us through creating a Rule of Life, which is a set of practices and relational rhythms that slow us down and open up space in our daily lives for God to do what only God can do. Only God transforms the deepest parts of us to become like Him! Please come with your own copy of the book.

Location: Wyoming, MN
Leader(s): Cory and Jen Olson
Contact: Jen.olson06@gmail.com
Demographic: Adults, youth (7th grade and up) with parents, infants with parents

TUES | 6:45PM | TWICE A MONTH

Kingdom Lifestyle

This community is an opportunity to grow relationships while we seek to understand, grow, and transform into a lifestyle that reflects the Kingdom of God more and more. We use Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7 as a launching point as we read, meditate, and discuss the scriptures in an atmosphere of worship and prayer.

Location: Maplewood / Little Canada
Leader(s): Mark and Cynthia Kretschmar
Contact: CURRENTLY AT CAPACITY
Demographic: All, no children please

THURS | 6:30PM | TWICE A MONTH

Sunday Brunch

Come gather before the Awakening Services for good food, prayer, discussion, and encouragement! The whole family is welcome!

Location: North Minneapolis
Leader(s): Dan + Gretchen Luedtke
Contact: CURRENTLY AT CAPACITY
Demographic: All

SUN | 10AM | TWICE A MONTH

Kingdom Wealth

A community designed to empower everyday believers to partner with God to multiply the Kingdom Wealth entrusted to them - which is much more than just finances. Together, we will gain revelation about our Perfect Provider, renew mindsets around wealth, uproot poverty mindsets, deepen intimacy with God around finances, and be equipped with the practical tools to walk this out in our daily lives. It is time for Kingdom Wealth to be a launch pad for connection and partnership with God to see His Kingdom here on this earth. BEGINNING SPRING 2025.

Location: Plymouth
Leader: Tyler + Elise Meyer
Contact: tylerelisemeyer@gmail.com
Demographic: All

THURS | 7PM | TWICE A MONTH

Wrap around care: Together for Good/Foster Care/Adoption

We are excited to bring together a community of everyday believers to literally "wrap around" those serving through adoption, foster care, or Together For Good. We will discuss, share, and activate practical ways to offer meaningful support. This can look like meals, babysitting, rides, supplies, home services, and anything that God has gifted you to give! Join the network of support and reach out for more details!

Location: Vadnais Heights
Leaders: Steve + Nicole Miller
Contact: nicole.regina.miller@gmail.com
Demographic: All, Children welcome, childcare provided

VARIOUS TIMES AND OPPORTUNITIES BASED ON NEEDS

ADOPTION + FOSTER CARE + TOGETHER FOR GOOD

This group is for everyone interested or engaged in adoption, foster care, and coming alongside families seeking assistance. Our aim is to walk together through this incredible journey. We meet and discuss pertinent topics, pray, and encourage one another. 

Location: Vadnais Heights
Leader(s): Jeff & Karen Moen, Pete & Kaycee Stanley
Contact: karenmoen@me.com
Demographic: Men, Women

MON | 6:30PM | MONTHLY

9th Street Basketball

As a community, we want to come around the 9th Street Basketball open runs at The Base to support their mission of creating and experiencing a Christ-like community through sports. On Monday and Thursday nights, the basketball runs will serve as a catalyst for building relationships within our city, and we need everyday men and women who want to serve as leaders during these open runs. We hope to meet people during these times who then we can pray for and intercede for their salvation while maintaining an ongoing relationship.

Location: Brotherhood Court @ The Base
Leader(s): Alex Hunter and Noah Egeberg
Contact: alex.hunter@pulse.org
Demographic: Adults

MON + THURS | 6PM | WEEKLY

Volleyball Club

With Ninth Street coming to The Base for basketball open runs, we also have the opportunity for volleyball! We are looking for former or current volleyballers interested in Ninth Street’s vision of bringing connection and community. Through open gym times and games, our hope is to rally people to plant seeds of kingdom culture while playing volleyball.

While we know that we’ll meet on Tuesdays, we will get more details—such as the possibility of different game times at different competition levels—and the exact times that open gyms will be held. Stay tuned and email me for updates!

Location: Brotherhood Court @ The Base
Leader: Carlee Hunter
Contact: Carleehunter14@gmail.com
Demographic: Adults

TUES | TBD | WEEKLY

Beloved

Beloved is a community that desires to see the end of sexual exploitation in our city. On Friday nights, our outreach team goes into strip clubs to minister to the women while a prayer team (men included!) stays back to intercede. We'll start you on the prayer team and train you up to go on outreach if desired. We would love to have you join the fight to see every woman set free from exploitation + bondage!

REQUIREMENTS: 18+ for prayer team, 21+ for outreach team

Location: Roseville
Leader(s): Jenna Fromm + Angilina Sparrow
Contact: Jfromm96@gmail.com
Demographic: 18+

FRI | 6PM | TWICE A MONTH

Black Voices

We gather as people of color of African descent to unify our voices around Jesus! We are coming together to explore how the Black community can unite, mature, and serve as an expression and extension of God's love. We look forward to gathering around food, fellowship, impactful discussions, and prayer.

Location: Columbia Heights
Leaders: Keta Smith, Marla Smith, and Rachel Fadina
Contact: ketasmith@gmail.com
Demographic: All

SAT | 6:30PM | MONTHLY

A New LEGACY

Our community is for those who are committed to breaking generational trauma/cycles, walking in health, and leaving a new legacy! Our heart is to support one another in this process and make the journey feel a little less isolating and heavy. We believe Jesus paid the price for us to walk in freedom, and that He is raising a generation of cycle-breakers that are turning the tide for generations to come!

Location:  Wyoming, MN
Leaders: Sam + Morgan Dufault
Contact: morganadufault@gmail.com
Demographic: All

MON | 6:30PM | MONTHLY

Good Stewards: FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY

This community will walk through Financial Peace University, a comprehensive course designed to guide us in stewarding finances with confidence and purpose—whether you're looking to get your financial sea legs up under you, or reminding yourself of core financial principles. Guided by biblical principles, these nine weeks will equip you with the tools to eliminate debt, save for the future, and give generously.

Being a good steward shouldn’t be complicated. Whatever your story, whatever your family history with money is, you get to turn the page and start a new chapter.

Location: TBD
Leader: Thomas + Abbie Stewart
Contact: thomasmkstewart@gmail.com
Demographic: Adults

MON | 6:30PM | WEEKLY

EVERYDAY Business Owners

Calling all business owners! This is a networking community to see the Kingdom companies within the EVERYDAY community flourish. There will be weekly check-ins over Voxer to share + celebrate referrals and leads. We will also gather once a month to commune with one another and celebrate all that God is doing within our businesses. You will also be paired with another business owner to link arms and be intercessors for one another's business! We’ll gather the first Tuesday of every month.

Location: The Base
Leader(s): Noah Egeberg
Contact: noah.egeberg4@gmail.com
Demographic: Business owners

TUES | 7AM | MONTHLY

Fighting shadows

Fighting Shadows is a book that serves as a rallying cry for men to rise above mediocrity, defeat complacency, and courageously pursue the lives they are meant to lead, leaving a lasting impact on the world and people around them. Join us for this book study (and fun activities) as we tackle common lies that attack men and build relationships with other men who desire to come out of the shadows and live in the Light.

Location: Vadnais Heights / Coon Rapids
Leader(s): Rafelle Jackson and Brian Zimmer
Contact: Rafellejackson@gmail.com
Demographic: Men

MON | 6:30PM | MONTHLY

Pursuing God Together

This group is for all men pursuing a deeper relationship with God and looking to find delight in Him! We’ll connect with and challenge each other, discuss different spiritual disciplines, and get space to practice and reflect. The goal is to increase our understanding of how much we are loved, grow in loving and pursuing others in our spheres, and practice ways to connect closely with God. Come each week with a bible and a journal. Be ready to slow down to pray for and encourage one another and be encouraged yourself!

Location: Arden Hills
Leader: Lars Anderson, Brady Soderstrom, Trey Achterhoff
Contact: Lars@ts-re.com
Demographic: Men

TUES | 7PM | TWICE A MONTH

Wild at Heart

Come join us on a journey through the book Wild at Heart as we “Rediscover (our) masculine heart, defined in the image of a passionate God.” We want to be men of strength and confidence, not weak passivity. We want to be men who lead courageously, not operate out of fear. We want a community of men who are empowered to walk with boldness in their God-given identities because they have healthy hearts ready to steward healthy homes and a healthy church. BEGINNING JANUARY 2025.

Location: Blaine
Leaders: Jon Britton & Jordan Whitney
Contact: jonbritton93@gmail.com
Demographic: Men

TUES | 6:30AM | TWICE A MONTH

Northwest Men’s Connect and Prayer Group

EVERYDAY men are hard at work, raising families, and serving others. So many times, we forget to stay connected to other men around us doing the same thing. Every Tuesday, we will pray together with the UP | OUT | IN prayer model as we rally around who God is, and then have time to connect relationally and encourage one another to stay the course. Good coffee and tea are provided!

Location: Big Lake
Leader(s): Matt Lindwall + John Rausch
Contact: Mplindwall@gmail.com
Demographic: Men 18+

TUES | 7PM | WEEKLY

NW Women’s Prayer + Connect

We are a prayer group providing connection for women who live in the region NW of the cities. We gather with the intention to encourage and build one another up while fixing our eyes on the One who brings shalom to our hearts. We will spend time in connection building community along with set apart time in prayer using the UP | OUT | IN prayer model. It is our desire to lock eyes with our Heavenly Father, align our hearts with His, and cast our cares at His feet.

We welcome women ages 17 + up. Please no children; nursing infants welcome.

Location: Big Lake
Leader(s): Danielle Lindwall
Contact: ellewall3@yahoo.com
Demographic: Women

THURS | 7PM | WEEKLY

Single Hearted

Join a new community of single women who gather together to study His Word, pray, and cultivate life-giving relationships. Women age 30+ are welcome as we connect with one another and pursue the Lord and His kingdom in our lives. We’ll meet monthly and spend time in scripture, connection, and prayer.

Location: Forest Lake
Leader(s): Julie Thompson
Contact: Jjulie1@gmail.com
Demographic: Single Women, 30+

SAT | 2PM | MONTHLY

The Heart of Hannah - Infertility + Pregnancy Loss Support

Heart of Hannah aims to encourage, support, and love women walking through infertility or pregnancy loss. We believe God has His eye on the waiting or grieving mamas in our body! This group is a space to encounter God’s voice in the area of infertility + loss and be transformed by the truth of His Word. We will hear testimonies of hope and promises of the Bible, speaking identity, talking about the importance of soul care, learning about grief and how to cope, sharing ways to pour into our marriages, and discussing total body health. We will have dedicated time for prayer and listening to Holy Spirit each night. If you are walking through or have walked through infertility or pregnancy loss or have a close friend who could use the support - we invite you to this crew of women who will speak faith and hope into your season! We encourage those interested to attend on a regular schedule.

Location: Shoreview, MN
Leader(s): Mercedes Resch & Rebecca Vanderwerf
Contact: rebecca.vanderwerf@gmail.com
Demographic: Women

THUR | 7:30PM | MONTHLY

Newlyweds Community

If you are in your first five years of marriage and desire to create a lasting foundation for your marriage and family, come join us! We will talk through biblical marriage principles and everyday practicals like finances, boundaries, and conflict. Connect with other married couples in a discussion-based environment as we grow together. We're no experts, but we have learned a ton in our first decade of marriage and are passionate about thriving, connected marriages! Come laugh, learn, and be empowered for the long haul!

Location: New Brighton
Leader(s): Jordan and Morgan Whitney
Contact: morganelisewhitney@gmail.com
Demographic: Young Married Couples

MON | 7PM | TWICE A MONTH

Intentional Marriage

If you’re looking to strengthen your marriage by dedicating purposeful time each month and connecting with other couples who are committed to nurturing their relationships, come join us! We'll have one "group date" each month where we'll discuss and learn about a specific marital topic, encourage one another in community, and pray for each other's marriages. We can't wait for you to join the fun!

Location: Lino Lakes
Leader(s): Ally + David Freed
Contact: ally.m.freed@gmail.com
Demographic: Married couples, no children please

FRI | 7:30PM | MONTHLY

Premarital

If marriage is in your near future, come join us in premarital! This class will run January-May 2025 and we'll cover topics including finances, family of origin, conflict, communication, and sex. You'll learn from couples in our community who are living out Godly marriage in their everyday and walk away with practical tools as you prepare to enter marriage. BEGINNING SPRING 2025.

Location: Lino Lakes & Vadnais Heights (classes will rotate between locations)
Leaders: David + Ally Freed, Cam + Shelby Clark
Contact: ally.m.freed@gmail.com
Demographic: Engaged and seriously dating couples

THURS | 7:30PM | TWICE A MONTH

Families Who Serve Together

This group will reach outside of ourselves and love the broader community through serving TOGETHER as families with our kids. We want to disciple our kids to walk out empathy in action with an “others-centered awareness” as Jesus came to serve and not be served! Come join us!

Location: Various locations
Leaders: Israel + Johanna Anderson, Trevor + Ali Brandvold
Contact: johannaestheralex@gmail.com
Demographic: Families with infant and/or elementary age children

VARIOUS DAYS | 6PM | MONTHLY

Families With Young Kids

We are a community of parents with young kids who want to pursue Jesus and run after Him together. We know finding community during this season of life can be tough and we want to create a space where parents can get together to worship, study the Bible, hear from the Lord, and encourage one another. Each week of the month will be a rotation between meeting as couples, just moms, just dads, and then all together with our kiddos. We can’t wait to lock eyes with Jesus and pursue Him with you!

Location: Brooklyn Park / Shoreview
Leader(s): Ryan + Brenna Schueller, Greg + Alysha Northrop, Jeff + Meagan Varughese
Contact: schueller.ryan@gmail.com
Demographic: Young families

THURS | 7PM | WEEKLY

Habits of the Household

Join us as we come together to connect and explore the book Habits of the Household. Through thoughtful discussion, we’ll uncover simple habits and easy-to-implement daily rhythms that bring meaning beyond the busyness of family life. Together, we’ll discover how to create a home where both parents and children can practice loving God and one another.

Location: Robbinsdale
Leaders: Nick + Val Martin, Michael + Anna Kramer
Contact: nick7martin@gmail.com
Demographic: Parents, children welcome

SAT | 10AM | MONTHLY

Intentional Parents

This group will walk through the Intentional Parents film series and discuss, encourage, and equip one another in parenting the next generation of passionate Jesus followers.

Some of the topics we’ll discuss include: how to create a heart of obedience in your children, secrets for the teenage years, and how to nurture your child’s soul. Join us as we learn practical parenting tools to disciple your kids with confidence!

Location: Lino Lakes
Leaders: Craig + Michelle Henkel, David + Ally Freed
Contact: Henkelfamily16@gmail.com
Demographic: Fathers + Mothers, no kids (nursing babies allowed)

MON | 7:30PM | MONTHLY

Intentional Fathers

We are a group of fathers striving to build successful careers with excellence while being intentional in raising our sons to become the men God created them to be. Capped at 10 total.

Location: Happy Monday
Leaders: Ethan Haglund & Dan Hildebrand
Contact: Ethan.Haglund@colliers.com
Demographic: Fathers with sons

WED | 7AM | MONTHLY

Raising Resilient Daughters - Men’s Group

Join us as we work through Jon Tyson’s curriculum Raising Resilient Daughters. We will learn how to build an emotional bond with our daughters, help our daughters grow in confidence and competence to face life’s challenges, and so much more. Cost of the curriculum is $100 and consistent attendance is required to participate.

Location: The Base
Leaders: Brandon Yerxa & Joe Sunde
Contact: brandon.yerxa@gmail.com
Demographic: Fathers of daughters

WED | 7PM | TWICE A MONTH

Young Motherhood: HOME GROUPS

Home Groups are the backbone of Young Motherhood, meeting in multiple home locations meant to facilitate deep connections with your nearby community that share in calling EVERYDAY home. We will be applying the messages from Young Motherhood Rallies to take into the home and go deep in group conversation. In addition to intentional time of discussion and giving support in prayer, these home groups will provide ample time for fellowship in a casual environment with children welcome!

Locations: Northeast Minneapolis, Vadnais Heights, Blaine/Circle Pines, and Rogers
Leaders: Various
Contact: Ashley.pullar@gmail.com
Demographic: Expectant mothers and mothers with young children

TUES, WED, THURS | 10AM | TWICE A MONTH

Young Motherhood: RALLIES

Mothers of young children, we need a rally! Gather together to be built up with your sisters in Christ as we leave no mama behind! In these tender, stretching, and sacred days of mothering please come and receive the refreshing and empowerment you need to have a healthy spirit, soul, and body in your ministry as a mother! This rally will consist of teaching and exhortation from women within the EVERDAY community who apply biblical wisdom to their everyday. This Connect Group is for women with babies in the womb through 5 years of age. This season stands out as one of tremendous formation in your and your child’s soul and our goal is to unlock the profound glory and purpose God has hidden in these years. After attending a monthly Rally at The Base we hope you can dive deeper into community through one of our many Home Groups that meet across the twin cities.

Location: The Base
Leader: Ashley Pullar
Contact: ashley.pullar@gmail.com
Demographic: Expectant mothers and mothers with young children

SAT | 9AM | MONTHLY

Homeschool Moms

Join us as we gather as homeschool moms and sit under the wise mentorship of Sally Clarkson, experienced homeschool mother of four grown children and wise author of dozens of books. Explore with us the high calling of biblical motherhood in a relaxed environment with fellow homeschool moms as we tend to our hearts and disciple the next generation. We will be going through Teatime Discipleship by Sally Clarkson and diving into a specific heart filling and tending topic each week.

Location: Shoreview
Leaders: Lauren Hildebrand and Sarah Haglund
Contact: sarahdhaglund@gmail.com
Demographic: Moms

THURS | 6:45PM | MONTHLY

WORKING MOMS

The Working Moms group is for any mom who works outside the home, with the goal of supporting and encouraging one another as we balance our families and professional careers! We will meet monthly to share our experiences, help each other troubleshoot the realities that come with being a working mama, and pray for and encourage one another as we discern how we can live into our callings both in the home and in the workplace.

Location: Happy Monday
Leader(s): Jessi Aakre + Megan Fraboni
Contact: fraboni.megan@gmail.com
Demographic: Working mothers, no children please

THURS | 8AM | MONTHLY

Raising Kingdom Kids

We want to show our kids what it’s like to live in community. When we gather we will be intentional to have structured time for kids to engage and connect with others while also allowing mamas to grow deeper relationships with one another. Come join us with your children from newborns to school age. Let’s be built together in this motherhood journey! BEGINNING SPRING 2025.

Location: TBD
Leaders: Whitney Britton & Amanda Miller
Contact: Wbritton28@gmail.com
Demographic: Moms, children welcome

TUES | 10AM | TWICE A MONTH