Community Life Groups (CLG’s)

BCBC CLG’s are designed to develop new and strengthen existing bonds through Christian fellowship.  CLG Mission is:

- Connecting to God and Each Other

- Loving God and Each Other

- Growing with God and with Each Other 

Simply, building relationships through Christian fellowship to grow our faith and reach out to our community.

All groups are reconvening the week of Feb 6th and meet up through the 1st week of May.  Review & sign-up via the form at the bottom of this page.

Group #1 – The Christ Loving Gang

Tuesdays at 6pm • BCBC Barn 

This group has a passion for diving into Bible study mining out God’s principles for daily life, prayer, and evangelistic opportunities.  This spring, we will be wrapping up our focus on grace by exploring topics revolved around 2 Corinthians 9:8, "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:” (NKJV).  We also enjoy rich fellowship with much love and laughter with one another, engage in selfless service to one another which fosters their family of God support system and spiritual growth in each of their lives; hence, coining their name “The Christ Loving Gang”

Leaders: Stephen and Christine Elliot at . Stephen and Christine have lead this Bible study group for three years.  They have 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren.  They enjoy games, and family.  Stephen enjoys fishing and Christine enjoys serving others! 

Group #2 - Young Adults (ages 18-25) - The Well

Tuesdays at 6:30pm - BCBC Barn & Various Places 

This is an ongoing Christian community group for young adults with Brice’s Creek Bible Church. The Well is a peer led group under the leadership of Pastor Phil and the new young adult intern, Nate Prutch. They gather weekly to seek God together and to live out our identity in Christ with intentionality and passion. Furthermore, the group enjoys many fellowship opportunities investing in community and outreach.  Contact info as follows:

-Pastor Phil, email: ;, cell: (252) 626-6555; 

-Nate Prutch, email: , cell (252) 772-1695

(NEW) Group #3 - Adults (ages 25 - 40 Something) - The River

Mondays at 7p - Puz Home.  The River is an ongoing group starting this January for the purpose of: 1) WINNING - foster connecting points within BCBC through small group involvement for age demographics of 25 to 40 Something.; 2) BUILDING - offers life application with material called “Bible Studies for Life” which better resonates with this age group at their place in life; 3) SENDING - to be ever mindful with a strategic outreach opportunities that incorporates fellowship and special events with the aim of reaching out to others in this age group with the message of God’s love.   

****Get involved by contacting Larry and Jackie Puz at (252) 626-6798,

Group #4  - Married’s CLG 

Tuesdays at 6:30pm • Fordham House

This season, this CLG will be diving into the book of Ephesians. Join us in our comfy and cozy meeting environment to have fellowship, food, and great discussion to grow in God’s Word, enrich your marriage, engage our community together, and grow deeper in community with each other.

Leaders: John and Christine Fordham, contact at  , or 252-626-5082 (John), or 252-288-2784  (Christine). Reach out to them anytime for questions or any further details.  

Group #5 - Hancock CLG - 1 Peter

Tuesdays at 6:30pm - Hancock’s Home in Cherry Branch. 

The group will be studying the book of 1 Peter with the study guide by Warren Weirsbe. The group is excited for continuing their journey of growing in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18).  Join in and tell others to jump in order to get to know God more and each other more in community.

Leader: Mark Hancock, email: .  Mark and his wife, Stephanie,  have been married for 11 years and  have a blended family of three adult children and one grandson.  They enjoy  just hanging out with friends, going out in the boat and camping.

Group #6 – Prayer Focused CLG

Wednesdays at 6:30pm - 7:30pm • Location: Jones Residence

Join in us participating in dedicated time of prayer. This group meets to pray for current events, needs of the body, BCBC families, BCBC ministries, and each other.  Further, the group enjoys fellowship in ministering to each other and serving the body..

Leader: Pastor Barry, our Senior Pastor,   - Married to Kim and they have two adult children. Their son is recently married and works with Humanities United, an organization combatting human trafficking that lobbies for legislation on Capitol Hill, and their daughter works for a nonprofit promoting organizations with their stories. Barry and Kim enjoy family activities, fitness, and enjoy their two pets.

Group #7 – Cornwall CLG: Life Support

Wednesdays at 6:30pm • Heart of Havelock/Cherry Point - Cornwall Home

This group focuses on strengthening bonds with fellow believers to create a support group with meaningful fellowship and a deep sense of belonging. We use our loving forum for various Right Now media Bible study subjects and discussion to become more Christlike in every aspect of our lives. We believe that we are glorifying God when we are being the hands and feet of Jesus with opportunities to serve to one another and our community. 

Leaders: Joe and Denise Cornwall, email:  , Joe and Denise are very active in their family and in the Havelock community.  They love cooking and spending time with their 10 grandchildren. Joe enjoys woodworking so much so that he turned it into a plaque business after retiring from the Marine Corps. Denise is passionate in family ministry and has owned a Mary Kay business for 21 years.  They love connecting and serving with their CLG fellowship members.

Group #8 - Davenport CLG  

Wednesdays at 6:30pm - Davenport's Home

This group of married's will be connecting and encouraging each other with a study on Colossians with Louie Giglio using Right Now Media.  Join in on Wednesday evenings for a time to explore deeper in God's Word, build rich fellowship and serve together.  

Leader: Dave Davenport, . Dave is married to Cookie and they are enjoying their retirement by living out their faith in their sphere of influence.  They are passionate for serving with BCBC and ministering to the Burmese refugees.  They enjoy traveling, church family, and fellowship activities.

Group #9 - Hutchins CLG - Making Disciples and Discipleship 

Wednesdays at 6:30pm - Hutchins Home in Taberna. 

The group will be studying and discussing how to grow in personal discipleship and disciple-making using God’s Word as the guide.  Join and enjoy the fellowship to spur each other to know God more and each other.

Leader: Dan Hutchins, (214) 316-5117, or email:   Dan and Lisa have been married for over 30 years and have three kids: two adult and one finishing high school. 

Group #10 - Connecting Spot (Virtually) / Destiny

Wednesdays at 7:15pm - Zoom Meeting - Contact Pastor Jud for the easy log in info. 

This group will be gathering and connecting with a study by Tony Evans called Destiny.  Join in for great encouragement through the video sessions and workbook while enjoying the fellowship to get to know each other more.

Leader: Pastor Jud, 252-675-3937, or   Jud is married to Tara for 22 years and have 3 grown kids and the oldest now married and one off in Mongolia serving with ELIC.  They enjoy time with family, board games, movies, and fellowship activities.