Life Groups at MACC
Life groups are all about building real community and cheering you on as you grow in your faith. Our Life Group ministry comes alive when we pray together, teach, encourage, serve, love, and bring out the absolute best in one another. At MACC, our goal isn't just to be a church with small groups—we want to be a church of small groups. It’s that important, and we'd love for you to be a part of it!
Ready to find your crew? Here is the full lineup of our 2026/2027 Life Groups. Dive in and get excited for what’s ahead!
Sunday Groups
Josh & Shelby Strickland
Facilitator: Josh & Shelby Strickland
Time: 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Location: The home of Micah & Whitney Strickland (South County)
Contact: joshstrick@icloud.com
Isaiah Study
Facilitators: Gordon & Rita Babcock
Time: 6 p.m. (every other Sunday)
Group Dynamic: All are welcome
Location: The Babcock home (Crofton)
Contact: rgbabcock2002@gmail.com
Impact High School
Facilitator: Mark Webster
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.,
Location: MACC (Youth Room)
Group Dynamic: High school students
Contact: students@themacc.org
Stacey Slack
Book Study: Lies Young Women Believe: And the Truth that Sets Them Free Time: TBD Location: The home of Stacey Slack Group Dynamic: Women Life Group Contact: livin.aloha97@gmail.com
Girls Middle School & High School Group
Facilitator: Beth Jarmin & Karen K
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
Location: MACC Blue Room (2nd floor)
Study: Women of the Bible
Book: Brave and Beloved
Monday Groups
Tributary to the Temple
Facilitators: Blake Carter
Time: 6:45 to 8 p.m.
Date: Every 1st Monday beginning October 5th. Group Dynamic: All are welcome. Tributary to the Temple is a health ministry aimed at equipping the church body with knowledge to make healthier decisions in their effort to honor their body as the temple of the Holy Spirit. Romans 12:1
Location: MACC (Blue Room)
Contact: benevolentblizz@gmail.com
Bible & Board Games
Facilitators: Johnny Grove/Tim Apicella. Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Location: New Staff Office (2nd Floor)
Group Dynamic: Join us each week for engaging Scripture discussions, great fellowship, and a friendly mix of classic and modern tabletop games. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just looking for a fun, welcoming community to grow in your walk with God, there’s a seat at the table for you.
Contact: superjohnnyboy@gmail.com
Creative Call
Facilitator: Karen Benitez
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Location: The home of Frank & Karen Benitez (Crofton)
Group Dynamic: Where faith meets creativity. A faith community designed for creatives who connect with God through visual, written, and performing arts.
Contact: karenbenitezart@gmail.com
No childcare is provided.
Tuesday Groups
Zachary & Kelly Haynes / Tyler & Taylor Sena
Facilitator: Zachary & Kelly Haynes / Tyler & Taylor Sena
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (Every other Tuesday)
Location: Rotates between Bowie and Arnold (every two weeks)
Group Dynamic: Late 20s, early 30s
Study: Typically books of the Bible
Contact: zachaynes@outlook.com
Genesis Study
Facilitator: Rick Schaffner & Bob Ware
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Location: The home of Rick & Vivian Smith (Bowie – K)
Group Dynamic: All are welcome
Contact: rtware4u@att.net
Dave & Lauri Bell
Facilitator: Dave & Lauri Bell
Time: 7 p.m. (Weekly)
Location: Rotates between two homes (Crofton)
Group Dynamic: Mixed adults
Contact: davidbell88@gmail.com
Young Adult Ministry (Y.A.M.S.)
Facilitator: Adam Peters
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: MACC (Youth Room)
Group Dynamic: Ages 18 to 25
Contact: admin@themacc.org
H.O.P.E. Garden Ministry
Facilitator: John and Tracy Backus
Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Location: The MACC Garden
Contact: tracyebackus@gmail.com
Wednesday Groups
The Bible Recap
Facilitator: Laurie Bailey
Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: MACC (Conference Room)
Group Dynamic: Women
Contact: LDB64@live.com
Men’s Bible Study
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: MACC (Youth Hall)
Group Dynamic: Men
Contact: men@themacc.org
Thursday Groups
Women’s Bible Study
Time: Morning session 9:30-11:30am. Evening session 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: MACC (Youth Room)
Group Dynamic: Women
Contact: women@themacc.org
David Fulford
Facilitator: David Fulford
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: MACC (New Staff Office)
Group Dynamic: Men
Contact: dfulford@gmail.com
Friday Groups
Carl & Julie Pollack
Facilitator: Carl & Julie Pollack
Time: 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. study, 1st & 3rd Fridays
Location: Bowie
Group Dynamic: Couples & Families
Contact: cnjpollack@gmail.com
Allergy alert: Dogs and cats in home
Impact Middle School
Facilitator: Mark Webster
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Location: MACC (Youth Hall)
Group Dynamic: Middle school students
Contact: students@themacc.org
Celebrate Recovery
Facilitator: Rita Babcock & Ed Muir
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: MACC (2nd Floor Blue Room)
Group Dynamic: All are welcome.
Contact: cr@themacc.org
Saturday Group
Military Fellowship Group
Facilitator: Scott & April McBride
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1st Saturday of the month
Location: MACC (2nd Floor Blue Room)
Group Dynamic: Members of the military (past & present) and their families
Contact: navmcbride@msn.com
Childcare is available for the first hour, then the kids join us. There is a small fee for childcare.