Life Groups

LIFE GROUPS

Life Groups have one simple purpose: to bring people together. We believe God created us to live in relationships with others, and only then can we live the full life He intends for us. Sharing life through community is part of our design, but meaningful relationships aren’t always easy to find. That’s why Life Groups exist—to make these life-changing relationships relevant and accessible to you. We believe circles are better than rows.

Our Life Groups have three sessions throughout the year.

  • FALL – September thru November

  • WINTER – January thru May

  • SUMMER – June thru August

In the search area below, you can search by different criteria. If you click on the group, there is additional information, including how to contact the group leader directly.

If you click “I’M INTERESTED” and fill out the form, the group leader will receive your information. Please note inquiries go to group hosts who are volunteers. If you do not hear back within 48 hours, please contact [email protected].

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LG : 20ish : Sunday 6PM
Demographic:
Young-adults
Meeting Day:
Sunday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Tony pearson
Childcare:
Not Available
LG : 20ish : Sunday 6PM
Demographic:
Young-adults
Meeting Day:
Sunday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Tony pearson
Childcare:
Not Available

Description:
LOCATION: Radiant Church Coffee Shop LEADERS: Pastor Tony & Kellie Pearson, [email protected] 20ish is a young adult community that meets together to hangout, eat some delicious food, and grow deeper together and in our relationships with Jesus . Adulting can be hard, so let’s help each other out and be there!

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LG : Doing Life Together: Sun 12:30PM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Sunday
Meeting Time:
Afternoon
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Taylor price
Childcare:
Not Available
LG : Doing Life Together: Sun 12:30PM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Sunday
Meeting Time:
Afternoon
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Taylor price
Childcare:
Not Available

Description:
LOCATION: Radiant Church Green Room LEADER: Taylor Price [email protected] We are gathering together to learn how to practice and follow in the Way of Jesus while doing life together and building deep relationships. All are welcome! We’ll be following the curriculum developed by John Mark Comer called Practicing the Way to learn how to live more like Jesus and encourage each other on our journeys.

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LG : L.I.T.Group (Living in Truth): Wedn 6:30PM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Wednesday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Bryce popelka
Childcare:
Provided
LG : L.I.T.Group (Living in Truth): Wedn 6:30PM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Wednesday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Bryce popelka
Childcare:
Provided

Description:
LOCATION: Radiant Church Green Room LEADER: Bryce Popelka, [email protected] Are your thoughts out of control—just like your life? Do you long to break free from the spiral of destructive thinking? Let God’s truth become your battle plan to win the war in your mind!

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LG : Financial Peace : Thurs 6:30PM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Thursday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Andy smith
Childcare:
Not Available
LG : Financial Peace : Thurs 6:30PM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Thursday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Andy smith
Childcare:
Not Available

Description:
LOCATION: Radiant Church Room 111 LEADER: Andy Smith, [email protected] Are you struggling financially and need some help getting on track? This 9 week group is to tune up our spending plans and habits and for those who want to eliminate debt. Financial Peace materials are usually $129, but we are offering this for only $30 per household. Use Door 1c for entrance.

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LG : Foster Youth Grad Planning : Sun 6PM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Sunday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Area:
Hiawatha
Leader(s):
Kristi pingel
Childcare:
Not Available
LG : Foster Youth Grad Planning : Sun 6PM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Sunday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Area:
Hiawatha
Leader(s):
Kristi pingel
Childcare:
Not Available

Description:
LOCATION: Hiawatha LEADER: Pastor Kristi Pingel [email protected] Do you have a heart for students in the foster care system? Join us as we plan our annual high school graduation celebration for students in our area. They wouldn’t have one otherwise and we want to honor them! This group will start Feb. 2

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LG : Alpha : Sunday 8:45AM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Sunday
Meeting Time:
Morning
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Amy russell
Childcare:
Provided
LG : Alpha : Sunday 8:45AM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Sunday
Meeting Time:
Morning
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Amy russell
Childcare:
Provided

Description:
LOCATION: Radiant Church Room 111 LEADERS: Amy Russell, John & Sandy Stobb, Mike Roeder Alpha is a place to connect with other people who are open to exploring life, faith, and meaning. Each session includes a time to connect with others, hear a short talk on an element of the Christian faith, and then a chance for each person to share their own questions with the group. We’d love to hear your perspective! We’ll start with a light snack. Kids ministry will be available.

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Manchester LG : Monday Night Men
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Monday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Area:
Manchester
Leader(s):
Michael mcgowan
Childcare:
Not Available
Manchester LG : Monday Night Men
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Monday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Area:
Manchester
Leader(s):
Michael mcgowan
Childcare:
Not Available

Description:
Leader Names: Michael McGowan Day& Time: Monday Evenings (Twice Monthly) Location: Radiant Church – Manchester Campus Start your week off by coming together with other men and taking steps on our journey with Jesus. We will be watching a bible video series from Tim Tebow called, “This Is The Day” At the end of this series, as a group, will plan a men’s event for Radiant. I hope you an join us for this great group. Contact Info: Email – [email protected]

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LG : Flew the Coop : Sunday 5:30 PM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Sunday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Area:
Center point urbana
Leader(s):
Rick rustad
Childcare:
Not Available
LG : Flew the Coop : Sunday 5:30 PM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Sunday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Area:
Center point urbana
Leader(s):
Rick rustad
Childcare:
Not Available

Description:
LOCATION: Center Point/Urbana LEADERS: Rick & Shelly Rustad, Jim & Sharon Ellis Flew the Coop is a fun, fellowship and discipleship group for adults whose kids have grown up and Flew the Coop! We have a meal and visit together.

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LG : Young Adult Bible Study : Tue 6:30PM
Demographic:
Young-adults
Meeting Day:
Tuesday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Jacob huber
Childcare:
Not Available
LG : Young Adult Bible Study : Tue 6:30PM
Demographic:
Young-adults
Meeting Day:
Tuesday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Jacob huber
Childcare:
Not Available

Description:
Location: Radiant Church Room 111 Leader: Jacob Huber, [email protected] This group for young adults is focused on knowing God better through His Word, encouraging one another in love, learning to think biblically, and growing together as apprentices of Jesus. Regardless of where you are in your faith, you are welcome here. We’d love for you to join us as we seek to follow Jesus more closely. 

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Manchester LG : Growing Together
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Sunday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Area:
Manchester
Leader(s):
Michael netherton
Childcare:
Not Available
Manchester LG : Growing Together
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Sunday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Area:
Manchester
Leader(s):
Michael netherton
Childcare:
Not Available

Description:
Leaders: Michael & Kelsey Netherton Day of week: Sunday Nights (bi-weekly) Time: 6pm-8pm Location:Machester Campus Short Description: This group is for young families and young couples. Each time we meet we will pick a food theme, and then encourage each family/couple to bring something that goes along with that theme. We will have a time where we hangout, and then a time where we talk about the Sunday morning message. Join us as we get to know each other and grow in our relationship with Jesus. Contact Info: [email protected]

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Manchester LG : Walking with the Word : Sun 6PM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Sunday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Area:
Manchester
Leader(s):
Mona rans
Childcare:
Not Available
Manchester LG : Walking with the Word : Sun 6PM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Sunday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Area:
Manchester
Leader(s):
Mona rans
Childcare:
Not Available

Description:
Leader(s):Doug & Mona Rans Day of week: Sunday Time: 6-8pm Location: 2 miles north of Manchester (Contact for Address) Short Description: We meet just a couple miles north of Manchester on Sunday evening 6-8pm Our goal is to get personal with Jesus by knowing His Word. To seek revelation knowledge of who He is, grow in that knowledge to walk closer with Him. Contact Info: Email – [email protected] Phone – (319)-429-5300

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LG : Morning Glory Sisters : 1st Wed 9:30AM
Demographic:
Women
Meeting Day:
Wednesday
Meeting Time:
Morning
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Mary teegarden
Childcare:
Not Available
LG : Morning Glory Sisters : 1st Wed 9:30AM
Demographic:
Women
Meeting Day:
Wednesday
Meeting Time:
Morning
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Mary teegarden
Childcare:
Not Available

Description:
LOCATION: Radiant Church Coffee Shop LEADER: Mary Teegarden, [email protected] We gather together for a devotional, Bible topic, and fellowship. Join us for engaging conversation!

I'm Interested
LG : Coffee, Quiche, & Friends : Thur 9:30AM
Demographic:
Women
Meeting Day:
Thursday
Meeting Time:
Morning
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids
Leader(s):
Sandi stobb
Childcare:
Not Available
LG : Coffee, Quiche, & Friends : Thur 9:30AM
Demographic:
Women
Meeting Day:
Thursday
Meeting Time:
Morning
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids
Leader(s):
Sandi stobb
Childcare:
Not Available

Description:
LOCATION: SW Cedar Rapids LEADERS: Sandi Stobb & Jeanne Jellison, [email protected], [email protected] We will be doing a study called “Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table” by Louie Giglio. We will study the Word of God together and share some goodies. All ladies are welcome! We will start March 13.

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LG : Zumba : Saturday 9:45 AM On Zoom
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Saturday
Meeting Time:
Morning
Meeting Area:
Online
Leader(s):
Linda howes
Childcare:
Not Available
LG : Zumba : Saturday 9:45 AM On Zoom
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Saturday
Meeting Time:
Morning
Meeting Area:
Online
Leader(s):
Linda howes
Childcare:
Not Available

Description:
LOCATION: on Zoom LEADER: Linda Howes, [email protected] Let’s get moving! Our instructors are fun and engaging. They offer sign language interpreting and some people do chair Zumba. Anyone can do this! Contact Linda for the Zoom info.

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LG : Conquerors Church : Sunday 1PM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Sunday
Meeting Time:
Afternoon
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Daniel batige
Childcare:
Provided
LG : Conquerors Church : Sunday 1PM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Sunday
Meeting Time:
Afternoon
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Daniel batige
Childcare:
Provided

Description:
LOCATION: Radiant Church Community Room LEADER: Pastor Daniel Batige, [email protected] Join us for this International French speaking service. Connect with people from other countries. We worship and learn from the Word of God together. All are welcome. Use Door 1C.

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LG : Sewing Group : Saturday 10 AM
Demographic:
Women
Meeting Day:
Saturday
Meeting Time:
Morning
Meeting Area:
Leader(s):
Dawn stiefel
Childcare:
Not Available
LG : Sewing Group : Saturday 10 AM
Demographic:
Women
Meeting Day:
Saturday
Meeting Time:
Morning
Meeting Area:
Leader(s):
Dawn stiefel
Childcare:
Not Available

Description:
LOCATION: Shellsburg LEADER: Dawn Stiefel, [email protected] Bring your sewing machine, supplies, and something to share for lunch.

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LG : Seasoned Friends : Saturday 6:30 PM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Saturday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Maureen smalley
Childcare:
Not Available
LG : Seasoned Friends : Saturday 6:30 PM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Saturday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Maureen smalley
Childcare:
Not Available

Description:
LOCATION: Radiant Church Room 110 LEADERS: Gary & Maureen Smalley, [email protected] We will do book/video studies, fellowship, food, and prayer. If you are married and empty nesters, feel free to join us! We meet the 2nd & 4th weeks every month.

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LG : Men’s Friday Night Connection : 9PM
Demographic:
Men
Meeting Day:
Friday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Tom popelka
Childcare:
Not Available
LG : Men’s Friday Night Connection : 9PM
Demographic:
Men
Meeting Day:
Friday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Tom popelka
Childcare:
Not Available

Description:
LOCATION: Radiant Church Room 110 LEADER: Tom Popelka, [email protected] Men, if you want to connect with other guys, be encouraged and challenged, the Friday night men’s group is for you. We learn to leverage life’s circumstances with the Word of God to win life’s battles together. Don’t do life alone. Door 1C is open at 8:30PM so you can come a little early for more connection time.

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LG : Bagels & Bible Study : Friday 6:30AM
Demographic:
Men
Meeting Day:
Friday
Meeting Time:
Morning
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids
Leader(s):
Paul huber
Childcare:
Not Available
LG : Bagels & Bible Study : Friday 6:30AM
Demographic:
Men
Meeting Day:
Friday
Meeting Time:
Morning
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids
Leader(s):
Paul huber
Childcare:
Not Available

Description:
LOCATION: Panera, Collins Rd LEADER: Paul Huber, [email protected] This men’s group focuses on topics important to guys. Jump in any time as the topics change often, and every week is relevant even if we are in the middle of a series. From finding our calling, to the challenges of work, women, and life in general, this group is for any man willing to invest an hour on a Friday morning. Bagels optional.

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LG : Alcoholics Victorious : Monday 7 PM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Monday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Red jandik
Childcare:
Not Available
LG : Alcoholics Victorious : Monday 7 PM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Monday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Red jandik
Childcare:
Not Available

Description:
LOCATION: Radiant Church Green Room LEADER: Red Jandik, [email protected] We offer fellowship to alcohol addicted persons and/or their families. This is done in our weekly meetings where we share problems and victories with each other and by personal contact and/or phone calls throughout the week. Meetings are informative, uplifting and show ways Jesus can deliver you from your common, every day problems. Use Door 1 for entrance.

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LG : Biblical Answers : Sunday 8:45AM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Sunday
Meeting Time:
Morning
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Rick gail
Childcare:
Provided
LG : Biblical Answers : Sunday 8:45AM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Sunday
Meeting Time:
Morning
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Rick gail
Childcare:
Provided

Description:
LOCATION: Radiant Church, Room 110 LEADER: Pastor Rick Gail, [email protected] Mostly senior adults attend this group, but all are welcome! This is a chance to get to know people. It is an opportunity to discuss issues and topics that come up in our every day lives and how the Word of God guides us through it all.

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LG : Growing Together : Sunday 10:15AM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Sunday
Meeting Time:
Morning
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Linda smith
Childcare:
Provided
LG : Growing Together : Sunday 10:15AM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Sunday
Meeting Time:
Morning
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Linda smith
Childcare:
Provided

Description:
LOCATION: Radiant Church, Room 110 LEADER: Linda Smith, [email protected] We are a group for all ages with fellowship, refreshment, prayer and growth in our walk with Jesus.

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LG : Singles 35+ : Sunday 5PM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Sunday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Area:
Marion
Leader(s):
Dewayne sturtz
Childcare:
Not Available
LG : Singles 35+ : Sunday 5PM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Sunday
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Area:
Marion
Leader(s):
Dewayne sturtz
Childcare:
Not Available

Description:
LOCATION: Marion LEADER: DeWayne Sturtz [email protected] We meet weekly for a meal, where everyone brings something. Then we dive into Sunday sermon notes or a study. We’d love to have you join us!

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LG : Overcomers : Sunday 10:30AM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Sunday
Meeting Time:
Morning
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Jo dunmire
Childcare:
Provided
LG : Overcomers : Sunday 10:30AM
Demographic:
Adult
Meeting Day:
Sunday
Meeting Time:
Morning
Meeting Area:
Cedar rapids campus
Leader(s):
Jo dunmire
Childcare:
Provided

Description:
LOCATION: Radiant Church Conference Room LEADER: Jo Dunmire, [email protected] We learn from various video Bible studies. We would love to have you join us.

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