Get connected. Grow in community.

Healthy family is one of our core values at Bethesda. Family groups serve to create community by breaking bread, having fellowship, worshipping and just having plain fun together while cultivating a culture of honor- we hope you find a group that can meet your God given design for community!

Our heart is through commitment and consistency you will be able to grow and thrive in your group.

Please email admin@bethesdanw.com with any questions or concerns.

Check out our current family groups below!

Study Groups

  • Christology

    Christology is perfect theology. It is the understanding of who Christ is in His incarnate person. We will dive into the person of Jesus, learn what it means to have a high Christology, how to read the scriptures through a lens of Christ and Him crucified. Come ready to learn, discuss, and enjoy the sweet, glorious presence of Jesus.

    This group meets in the Bethesda Green Room at 8am every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.

    Led by Kyle Kienitz.

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  • God Wants You Well

    We will be walking through the book “God Wants You Well” by Andrew Womack. We want to discover and learn about God’s authority and love for us in the context of supernatural healing and walking in divine health.

    This group meets at 4pm every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month starting October 20th in Corbett, OR.

    This group is led by Peter & Andrea Eversmeyer

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  • Power to Heal

    In this eight-week curriculum by Randy Clark, we'll study how to:
    - "Receive and share words of knowledge for healing.

    - Pray with authority to release God's power.

    - Keep ministering to people when they don't instantly get healed.

    - Use the five-step prayer model

    - Step out, take risks, and watch God do the miraculous."

    -- from Randy's Clarks book "Power to Heal"

    Lessons on video by Randy Clark following his book "Power to Heal."
    Book and workbook provided.

    This group meets Sundays from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in Vancouver, WA.

    This group is limited to 10 people and is led by Eileen McGowan.

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  • Roots Grow Deep

    Come heal and discover your true purpose in what God wired you for! Go on a journey of discovering how to release, forgive, disappointments and learn to dream again. We will explore Psalm 1:3 to understand how to walk in every season never being dry, never fainting, choosing blessings, and understanding what it means to be ever prospering.

    We will explore in depth how to make room in our hearts to let Holy Spirit show us how to allow trust, and love to fill every wounded place that has disconnected us from walking in our divine purpose. We will walk through healing as we lean in and trust what Holy Spirit is speaking.

    This group meets This group meets every 2nd Saturday of the month starting in October from 11am - 2pm in Portland, OR.

    This group is led by Tracy Turner-Williams

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Share a Meal

  • Elliot Connect Group

    Come for fellowship, prayer and connection! We will be studying the Ways of God from Psalms 103:7. This includes a potluck dinner, with the main course provided by the Elliot's, please bring a side dish or salad.

    This group is limited to 16 people and will meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6pm in Portland, OR.

    Led by George & Susie Elliot.

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  • Friendship, Discipleship & Identity in Christ

    Develop friendships. Grow in discipleship. Pursue Your Identity in Christ.

    Feel the safety of the Lord's heart and His presence, encounter breakthrough, and greater identity as His Victorious Bride. Each one of us is unique in the talents and destiny He’s given and sharing that in fellowship is exciting.

    Share dinner (main course and drinks will be provided, side dishes and desserts welcome).

    This group will meet Friday, October 4th at 6pm in Vancouver, WA. New group attendees will determine the subsequent gatherings.

    This group is led by Keith Oddis.

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  • A Bite of Grace 2 Homeless Ministry

    Jesus said to go. So we are not just going out to give away food, but to also bring God's love, glory, and presence to the homeless by integrating into their lives right where they are.

    Every second Saturday of the month we will meet at Bethesda at 11am.
    Every fourth Saturday of the month we will have an outreach day and meet in the Bethesda kitchen at 10am.

    This group is led by Meechy & Beth McCarty.

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Discipleship

  • Foundations of Marriage

    A discipleship group for couples married 5 years or less.

    This group meets twice monthly in Vancouver, WA on Sunday evenings and is limited to 15 couples. No children except nursing babies under 6 months.

    Led by Pastors Ben & Tisha Straup.

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  • Wounded to Cherished

    For married couples working through challenges and hurts to grow and heal together in a safe community and support group.

    This group meets Thursdays at 7pm in Ridgefield.

    Led by Ernie & Lavonne Albers.

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For Women

  • Cathy's Bible Study

    This group centers around friendship, prayer for one another, and bible study. We are currently studying Ephesians. Come join our group and develop a connection beyond church day.

    This group meets on Wednesdays at 9:30am in Vancouver, WA.

    Led by Cathy Stricker.

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Recreational

  • Prayer & Paddle

    For 6 years or so, Portland has hosted a witch paddle on October 31st. The event has been canceled for 2024 due to a lack of coordination.

    We, as Bethesda leaders, want to follow in the path of Chad Dedmon, who has led several prayer and paddle teams over the years, warring over the atmosphere in different cities.

    Starting Monday, September 9th, come join Beth McCarty as we paddle & pray over the PNW, and get weekly connection, exercise, and pray together over the atmosphere of Portland and Vancouver.

    Where:Henry J. Kaiser Shipyard Memorial Park in Vancouver, WA
    When: Mondays at 5pm (thru October)

    We will choose our October 31st location as a group (daytime and subject to weather conditions).

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