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A miniCHURCH is an intentional gathering of people on a regular basis. It is a place where you can connect with others who share your interests, are in a similar stage of life, or have experience in an area you would like to grow in.
miniCHURCHES have one 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 with each other is part of our design, but meaningful relationships are not always easy to find. That’s why miniChurches exist - to make these life-changing relationships relevant and accessible to you.
It is through doing life together that our problems become smaller, and God uses others to bring healing, support, and encouragement to our lives - whether we realize we need it or not. Your miniCHURCH will quickly become a place where others don’t just know your name, they care about what is happening in your life. Some are designed for men, women, or youth, while others focus on marriage and family or another specific interest. With a variety to choose from, we know you will find the perfect fit.
Use this guide to find the group that’s right for you, then contact the group leader to get more information.
AGF Dudes
Bi-Weekly: Saturdays 7:30 - 9:30 AM
Meeting Days: May 4,18 / June 1,15,29 / July 6,20 / August 3,17,31
Meeting: AGF Fellowship Hall
Breakfast, conversation, and friendship among men.
Childcare: No
Group Leader: Matthew Weibert
King’s Ransom - Woman’s Bible Study
Tuesdays: 5 PM (Potluck Dinner) 6-8 PM (Study)
Julie Ransom’s Home at 1560 Maple Ave, Twin Falls
Thursdays: AGF Fireside Room @ 10 AM
Start Date: May 2nd
An in-depth women's Bible study through the Bible. This season we will focus on the Book of Job. Jump in any time!
Childcare: No
Group Leader: Julie Ransom
Adult Bible Study
Wednesdays: 7 PM
Meeting: Contact Group Leader
Start Date: May 1st
A Bible study for everyone. This will be a discussion-based study from the Bible, where adults edify adults. We are currently studying Romans.
Group Leaders: Zach & Kristi Ivey
AGF Young Adults Bible Study
2nd Thursdays @ 7 PM
Meets: AGF Youth Room
Starts: May 9th
AGF Young Adults invites those between 18-30ish. Come for a meal, worship, and a message. We value hanging out together and connecting.
Group Leaders: Evan & Jennifer Maynard
jennmaynard3@gmail.com or evanwmaynard@gmail.com
5 on 5
First Mondays of the month at 7 PM
Meet: AGF Fellowship Hall
Final Date: May 6th will resume January 2025
Join us for mentoring, discussion, and a great provided lunch! The goal of this group is to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with one another and build authentic relationships.
Childcare: No
Group Leaders: Dorette Schaal
Shoulder to Shoulder
3rd Thursdays of the month 12 PM-1 PM
Meet: AGF Fellowship Hall
Final Date: May 16th will resume in September
Join us for mentoring, discussion, and a great provided lunch! The goal of this group is to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with one another and build authentic relationships.
Childcare: No
Group Leaders:
Karen Aho 208.316.6780
Carole Barber 530.613.7479
Dorette Schaal 208.736.0727
The Women of the Bible Speak
Wednesdays: 10 AM
Meets: Coram Deo Coffee Shop, 979 Washington St. S.
Start Date: May 29th
We will be studying 16 women of old and connecting each of their examples to our modern-day experiences. In the workbook you will be invited to reflect, connect, reveal, and pray. Our hope is to have a fun time over coffee, connecting with each other, and drawing closer to the Lord whom he created us to be. The Women of the Bible Speak by S. Bream. Limited space available, contact group leaders for more information.
Group Leaders:
Diane Rose (360) 770-8436
Stacey Brown (916) 996-6864
Growing Together
Tuesdays: 7-8 PM
Meets: Russell Home, 2274 Eastwood Drive, Twin Falls
Starts: May 7th
This will be a fellowship, Biblical review, and prayer time together. We will share notes and principles gleaned from the previous Sunday’s message. Limited space available, contact group leaders for more information.
Group Leader: George & Fran Russell
Life Development is AGF’s systematic process to help you grow in Christ and become all that He has called you to be. We believe that the job of the church is not just to accomplish ministry (Helping people), but to help everyone discover their purpose and to fulfill that purpose by equipping and using the gifts that God has given them. When The Church (People) is equipped and doing what God has called them to do, we expand the reach and influence of the church to help more people (Eph. 4:11-16). We encourage you to commit yourself to the AGF Life Development Process so that you can become who God created you to be and fulfill all that God has called you to.
Life Development: Knowing God
Sundays: During 2nd Service @ 11 AM
Meets: AGF Fireside Room
Starts: April 28th
Next Session: September 22nd
Knowing God is to help you build and nurture a foundation of knowledge in God, of who He is, what He’s done, and who you are in Christ. Knowing God is the foundation that leads to our spiritual growth. Knowing God is an 8-week class and is the first step in the AGF Life Development growth process. This class is for everyone, whether you have been a Christian for a day or your whole life. There is no prerequisite to enroll in the class.
Leader: Julie Underwood
Life Development: Becoming Family
Sundays: After 2nd Service @ 12:15 PM
Meets: AGF Fellowship Hall
Starts: September 15th
Becoming Family is the process of getting planted in the local church by helping you understand the history, structure, beliefs, and practices of AGF. To complete the Becoming Family process, we ask you to watch a set of online videos (2 hours) at your convenience, attend a class led by Pastor Lynn (1.5 hours), and then make a commitment to the people that makes up the local church of AGF. There is no prerequisite to enroll in the class.
Leader: Pastor Lynn Schaal
Life Development: Discovering Purpose
Sundays: During 2nd Service @ 11 AM
Meets: AGF Media Room
Starts: April 28th
Next Session: September 22nd
We want to help you hear “Well Done!” by helping you discover and fulfill the call of God in your life. Discovering Purpose is a 12-week class that is offered multiple times throughout the year, and is your next step after you’ve completed both “Knowing God” and “Becoming Family.”
Making A Difference (Lay Ministry Training)
Sundays: 6 PM
Meets: AGF Fireside Room
Starts: September 22nd
This part of the process is meant to be more than just teaching, but to provide a hands-on environment to help you apply your passion and your gifts to what God has called you to – in other words – to fulfill your purpose! We will use the examples of Paul mentoring Timothy as a framework for what it means to lead others and to use our gifts to fulfill the call of God in our lives. Making A Difference is a 10-week course only offered once a year in the Fall. It is also the final step in the AGF Life Development process. You must have completed Knowing God, Becoming Family, and Discovering Purpose to enroll in this course.
Leader: Pastor Rob Heidemann
Sign up for Life Development classes at https://agf.org/ministries/life-development
Pour It Out
Monthly: 3rd Friday of the month @ 6:30 PM
Meets: AGF Fellowship Hall
Start Date: January 19th
Learn the art of Dutch Pour Painting while enjoying time spent with others. Wear something that is okay to get paint on. Available canvas sizes: 8x8-$20, 12x24-$35, 16x20-$35, prepayment required. Ages 12+ preferred.
Group Leader: Maegan Hawley
Photography Adventures
Bi-Monthly
Meeting Location: Varies month by month, Contact the Group Leader
Starting: January 20th
Description: Finding the beauty in God's nature and using our cameras to capture HIS amazing creation. All cameras are welcome as are all skill levels.
Group Leader: Zandra Moorhead
Ladies, That Sounds Fun!!!!
Monthly: Last Monday of every Month
Meeting Location: AGF Fellowship Hall
Starts: Current
A monthly event targeting women, high school age and above, with the purpose of fostering fellowship and growth among women.
Group Leader: Karen Aho
Co-Leader: Julie Ransom
Meaning on the Mat
Bi-Weekly: Mondays & Wednesdays 9 - 10 AM
Meeting Location: AGF Outdoor Patio
Starts: May 5th
Using yoga and journaling this summer we will learn to embrace our bodies as God created them. This group aims to introduce simple methods of incorporating movement for relaxation, exercise, and honoring our bodies as the temples they are. Through yoga, walking, and journaling we’ll create a positive mindset around fitness and training that is nourishing and sustainable. REQUIREMENTS: Clothing you can stretch and move comfortably in, a yoga mat, a full/queen-size blanket, and an open heart.
Group Leader: Julie Underwood
AGF Kids: Sundays
Crossroads (5th & 6th Grade)
Sundays: 11 AM
AGF Kid’s Church
Sundays: 9 AM or 11 AM
Meeting: AGF Kids Wing
Start Date: All year round
Children’s Church is for grades 1st through 5th.
Nursery, Preschool 3 yr-4 yr, and Preschool 5-Kindergarten
Sundays: 9 AM or 11 AM
AGF Kids Director: Amanda Weibert
AGF Kid’s: Wednesday Nights
Wednesday Nights: 6:45 - 8 PM
Meeting: AGF Kids Wing
Start Date: January 3rd
Girls ministry ages K-5th grade, Royal Rangers K-5th grade, and Rainbows ages 3-4. We also have nursery available for 0-36 months. Register here: https://agf.org/girls-ministries-royal-rangers/
AGF Kids Director: Amanda Weibert
AGF Youth
Wednesday Nights: 7 PM
Sunday Nights: 7 PM (Doors Open at 6 PM)
Meeting: AGF Youth Room
Start Date: January 3rd
AGF Youth is a great place for teens in 6th -12th grade. There is worship, Bible message, and discussion. It's an excellent place for your teen to get fed and meet teens in a similar life stage.
Leader: Zach Ivey
Cowboy Church
Friday: 1st Friday of Every Month @ 7 PM
Meeting: Twin Falls Livestock Commission
God's Message is tailored to the heart of the Country boy or gal in all of us. We call it Cowboy Church, but everyone is welcome! You will experience Country style worship with a straightforward, simple message.
Group Leader: Joe Elsner
Pure Desire Ministry for Men
Weekly: Thursdays at 7 PM
Meeting Location: Please Contact the Group Leader for details
Starting: Please Contact the Group Leader for details
Pure Desire Ministries is a biblically-based and clinically-informed ministry committed to true revival in the church through the healing of the present-day epidemic of sexual brokenness. The goal is to provide hope, freedom, and healing from sexual brokenness through Jesus Christ.
Group Leader: Ben Hammer
Church at Snake River Detention Center
Sundays: 3:30 PM
Meeting: Snake River Detention Center
Start Date: Current
Church service for kids that are in the detention center. Volunteers must be over the age of 18. A short orientation process is necessary before entry.
Contact: Zach Ivey
AGF Frontline Team
Sundays & Wednesdays
Being on our Frontline team will allow you to serve at the welcome desk, be an usher, security, or a greeter.
Contact: Ally Tyrrell
AGF Hospitality Team
Sundays
Being on our Hospitality team gives you the opportunity to serve in the kitchen, at the coffee bar, or prepare communion.
Contact: Dorette Schaal
AGF Media Team
Sundays & Wednesdays
Being on our Media team allows you to be a camera operator, run Livestream sound, be the main service director (switcher), or run lyrics & scriptures.
Contact: Zandra Moorhead
AGF Worship Team
Sundays & Wednesdays
Practice Tuesday evenings
Contact: Leah Wyatt
AGF Choir
Four times per year the AGF Worship Team welcomes our choir on stage with us. If you want to be a part of these joint efforts, please contact Leah.
Contact: Leah Wyatt
AGF Youth Leaders
Sundays & Wednesdays
Contact: Zach Ivey
208.736.0727 or agfyouth@agf.org
AGF Kid’s Team
Sundays & Wednesdays
Serving in the kids' wing allows you to do check-in, serve in the nursery, or be a lead teacher or an assistant teacher.
Contact: Amanda Weibert