Community Life Groups
Every Person Growing Through CLGs - BCBC CLGs 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 will be reconvening the first week of September 2025 and meet up through the first week of December.
Sign up via website, or by email, or sign up at BCBC, or contact any of our leaders or Judson Howry, Community Life Pastor.
CLG #1 - Young Families Group - Ephesians
Thursdays / Chalfant Home (Havelock Area) / 6pm - 8pm
(Childcare coordination is available)
This CLG will studying the book of Ephesians using the Warren Wiersbe Be Rich study. Join us for encouragement in learning about Paul's writings to the early church, gleaning godly principles for your witness, worship, walk with the Lord, and work in our daily lives while supporting one another through life’s challenges and celebrations.
Leaders: Jon and Delaina Chalfant ( ) Jonathan and Delaina have been married for 7 years and have a 1.5 year old son, Samuel. They have been with BCBC 7 years now and enjoy spending time with family and friends, cooking, and outdoor activities.
CLG #2 - Elliott’s Young Marrieds & Families Group - Practical Guide to Culture
Wednesdays / Elliott’s Home (New Bern Area) / 6pm - 8pm
(Childcare coordination is available)
This CLG will be going through A Practical Guide to Culture, by John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle, a biblically grounded manual designed to equip to help you confront the major challenges faced today — equipping you to stand firm. Join us for encouragement for those seeking to disciple with courage, clarity, and compassion. Some additional elements of apologetics may also be incorporated throughout.
Leaders: Eugene and Casey Elliott ( ). Eugene and Casey have three daughters, Lexi (7), Evelynn (5), and Grayson (3). They were married and have raised all three girls in BCBC. They both have careers in healthcare and enjoy spending time with family and friends, cooking, baking, traveling, and outdoor activities.
CLG #3 - Davenport CLG - Fighting the Battle: “Invisible War: Learn to See What Lies Below the Surface"
Wednesdays at 6pm - Davenport Home
This group of married's will be connecting and encouraging each other with a study on learning the “Invisible War” by Chip Ingram with Living on the Edge Ministry to help in battling the enemy’s schemes with the battle plan - God’s Word! Join in on Wednesday evenings for a time to explore deeper into His Word, build rich fellowship and love serving together for our BCBC body, in CLG Service Projects and our community. We are a fun-loving active group. Any questions about our CLG, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
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 refugees that have escaped persecution from the Burmese government. They enjoy traveling, church family, and fellowship activities.
CLG #4 – The Christ Loving Gang - Why Did God Do That?
Wednesdays at 6:30pm • BCBC - Brice’s Creek area
We 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” This group has a passion for diving into Bible study mining out God’s principles for daily life, prayer, and evangelistic opportunities. This fall, we will be going through the book co-authored by Josh McDowell and Matthew Tingblad helping to dig into deeper understanding of challenging passages of how God is good and His divine reasons.
Leader: Harry Piner, at , 252-514-5013. Harry is a long-time and a founding member of BCBC of now 41 years, . He enjoys serving this body, fellowshipping over meals, being with his family..
Co-Leaders: Scott and Cheryl Campbell, at (252) 876-7034. Scott and Cheryl joined BCBC last year and enjoy gardening, music, and traveling to spend time with family.
Co-Leader: Phil Buzzelli - longtime member and led many groups in the past.
CLG #5 – Cornwall CLG - Loving Like Jesus
Wednesdays at 6:00pm • Heart of Havelock/Cherry Point - Cornwall Home
Our group focuses on strengthening bonds with fellow believers to create a support group with meaningful fellowship and a deep sense of belonging. We love opportunities to serve one another and our community regularly. We use Right Now Media resources to study the Bible with lessons relevant to our group members' spiritual maturity, life stages and needs.
Leaders: Joe & Denise Cornwall, email: , Joe and Denise are very active in their family and in the surrounding community. They have a heart for outreach, love cooking and spending time with family & friends.
CLG #6 – Growing in Faith Together (GIFT)
Wednesdays at 6:30pm • Home of Stephen & Christine Elliot • 4920 Wilcox Rd, New Bern
Join us as we build enduring foundations in our faith together. Firm Foundations will explore and apply timeless truths about salvation, grace, faith, and discipleship. This group is taking Matthew 7:24-25 to heart to become Rock Solid in our faith.
Leaders: Stephen and Christine Elliot at ; Stephen and Christine have served in community life groups with passion and dedication for more than 9 years. They have 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren. They enjoy games and cherish family time. Also, Stephen enjoys fishing and Christine enjoys serving others; together, they bring that same friendly spirit to guiding this new group.
CLG #7 – Prayer Focused
Wednesdays at 6:30pm - 7:30pm • Location: Teague’s Home (Trent Woods)
Join us for a dedicated time of prayer and will be having a study with a book on 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, who is married, 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.
CLG #8 - Hancock CLG - Study on Creation
Wednesdays at 6:30pm - Hancock’s Home in Cherry Branch
The group will be exploring The Creation Study Series by Stephen Armstrong of VBVMI. It explores the beginning of time through a deep dive into the book of Genesis, along with other Old and New Testament scriptures.
Our CLG is diverse in varying ages that enjoy studying God's Word and learning from each other. We are a warm and friendly group that enjoys meeting new people and sharing life together. Join us to get to know each other more in community and encourage each other in our spiritual growth.
Leader: Mark Hancock, email: . Mark and his wife, Stephanie, have been married for 14 years and have a blended family of three adult children and four grandchildren.
CLG #9 - Howry CLG / The Gospel
Wednesdays at 7pm to 8:15pm - BCBC
This group will be gathering and connecting with a great book called Ragamuffin Gospel while enjoying fellowship to get to know each other more. Our time together will be a great springboard for us to share God’s love with others from being in awe of His amazing grace He has poured out on us.
Leader: Pastor Jud, 252-675-3937, or Jud is married to Tara for 24 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.
CLG #10 - Women’s Group – Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby
Tuesdays 6:30pm - 8:30pm • Lebo Home (Brice’s Creek)
The Tuesday night CLG is a group of ladies learning to love and trust our Almighty God together! We will be going through the revised and updated book, Experiencing God, by Henry Blackaby, answering the question, How does God speak to us today? Over the years, God has used the truths of Experiencing God to awaken believers to a radically God-centered way of life. As a result, millions have come to know God intimately, to recognize His voice, and to understand His will for their lives.This new special edition is revised, updated, and ready to lead you again—or for the very first time—into a deeper relationship with God. (12 sessions)
Leader: Lora Lebo . Lora has been married to Marty for 35 years. They share 3 adult sons and 3 grandchildren! Lora loves to spend time with friends doing God’s work together. She is also an avid reader and enjoys taking long walks.
CLG #11 - Women’s Group -Kitchen Table Bible Study
Wednesday mornings, 9:30-11:15 am — Teague Home (Trent Woods)
No childcare available
Come gather around the kitchen table on Wednesday mornings as we look into God’s Word and encourage one another. We’ll study Jennifer Rothschild’s Heaven: When Faith Becomes Sight. We’ll explore what the Bible says—and doesn’t say—about heaven. We’ll gain a deeper understanding of the future God has planned for His children, as well as how to apply that insight to our daily lives.
Leader: Kim Teague , email at: Kim is married to Barry, and they have an adult daughter, son, and daughter-in-law. Kim enjoys writing and walking with Barry along with their dogs.
CLG #12 - Women’s Group - Women of the Bible
Wednesdays at 6:30pm - Prutch Home (Gables Run)
In this twelve-session small group study taught by six acclaimed Bible teachers—including Lysa TerKeurst—we will meet a group of women in the Bible whose lives teach us about ourselves and about who God is. We will open ourselves to the raw and revealing stories of frailties, struggles, brokenness, and victories of real women from both the Old and New Testaments.
Leader: Jen Prutch, (252) 772-3754, . Jen is married to Henry and have been married for 27 years and have 4 grown kids: three oldest are married (giving them 12 grandkids) and their youngest is a resident youth pastor in Florida. She enjoys time with family, gardening and fellowship activities.
CLG #13 - Women’s Group - Scandal of the Kingdom
Thursday Mornings / BCBC / 9:30am - 11am
This CLG will be studying The Scandal of the Kingdom, How the Parables of Jesus Revolutionize Life with God. This study will utilize the workbook and your Bible. Join us for encouragement in gleaning godly principles for your witness, worship, walk, and work in our daily lives while supporting one another through life’s challenges and celebrations.
Leaders: Tanya Middlebrooks and Gail Hallenbeck. Tanya is a retired school teacher and loves I love reading, my grandchildren and teaching children at church. She has enjoyed BCBC CLGs for many years now and is starting this group to help us grow more space to allow more ladies to grow together in the spiritual walk and deepen fellowship. Gail has been a fundraiser and an event planner for nonprofits and at her CA church. Building relationships and mentoring was critical to her career. I enjoy both Women and Couples Bible studies. Jim and I have been married for 30 years. My joy in Bible studies includes reading commentaries, and watching Right Now Media while building friendships with members as we serve in our community.
CLG #14 - Women’s Group - Scandal of the Kingdom
Thursday Afternoons / BCBC / 2pm - 3:30pm
This CLG will be studying The Scandal of the Kingdom, How the Parables of Jesus Revolutionize Life with God. This study will utilize the workbook and your Bible. Join us for encouragement in gleaning godly principles for your witness, worship, walk, and work in our daily lives while supporting one another through life’s challenges and celebrations.
Leader: Valerie Beck ( , 252-649-8689). Val has been married to Larry Beck for 27 years. They enjoy road trips to visit family and friends, and being home to enjoy their dogs and retirement life.
CLG #15 - Men’s Group - Growing Strong in the FIGHT
Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm — Fahey Home (Taberna)
Please join us as we engage with tools and training to battle spiritual warfare. We will be utilizing the “Fight” series by Kenny Luck as a manual for recognizing the deceptions about doing true spiritual battle, realizing the roles men play at the front lines, and rescuing the captives from the enemy’s stronghold.
Leader: Jonathan Fahey, email at: . Jonathan is married to Amanda (22 years), and they have three sons ranging from 11 to 18 years in age. They enjoy watching movies, playing and attending sports and fellowship with other families in the BCBC body.
ONGOING GROUPS
Group #16 - Young Adults (ages 18-25) - The Well
Tuesdays at 7pm - 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 young adult intern, Jonathan Fudala. 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;
Group #17 - Careerists and Young Married Adults (ages 23 - 40 Something) - The River
Tuesdays at 6:30pm - BCBC. The River is an ongoing group for the purpose of: 1) WINNING - foster connecting points within BCBC through small group involvement for age demographics of 23 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 strategic outreach opportunities that incorporate 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 Pastor Jud, , or (252) 675-3937.