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Who are you doing life with?

Kingsway believes intentional relationships are the key to sustained spiritual growth. That's why small groups are such an important part of our ministry strategy.

In Life Groups, we study God's Word together and discuss the issues and challenges of life. It's also where we pray for, care for and are missed if we don't show up.

Practically speaking, there will never be a way for the staff or elders to personally minister to everyone who attends our church. That's why we place such a high premium on being in a Life Group. It's how we minister effectively at Kingsway.

Life Groups also play a key role in Kingsway’s community outreach events.

Small Groups ChurchTeamsClick here to browse through a list of open groups, contact group leaders and begin making connections.

Leaders, access your information here.

Questions? Need more information? Contact  at 317.272.3408.

But Life Groups aren’t just for adults!

Every week in different areas of our campus dozens of kid’s and student’s Life Groups gather at different times. Each one includes both an adult and peers. These environments are designed around relationships. Here kids and students are surrounded by a small group of friends that can identify with their struggles and triumphs of life. New friendships are formed while others are deepened. 

An adult leads the group—encouraging them to learn to think biblically and apply those principals to life. This presents the opportunity for another adult to echo the truth parents speak into their kid’s lives. Each person is prayed for and cared for and challenged. When someone is absent, they are missed and sought after. In other words; discipleship happens.

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    Life Groups are what helps a big church like Kingsway continue to feel small, real, caring and personal. Are you in a Life Group? If not, now is the perfect time to get connected.

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  • Jeff Shields 317.272.3408

    Life Groups Team Leader

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    Jeff Shields

    Jeff joined the staff in 2005 after serving for several years as a principal at Kingsway Christian School. He leads Kingsway's Life Groups.

    Born: July 4, 1964
    Resides: Danville
    Family: Married to Krista, dad to Lily, Annie Rose, Kayla and Mary
    Favorite Bible verse: 2 Corinthians 5:17
    Alma Mater: Ball State University
    Favorite musicians: Dave Crowder, U2, Need to Breathe, Lifehouse, The Fray
    Favorite movie: Braveheart
    Worst habit: Biting fingernails
    Favorite food: Pizza
    My hero(es): People who make tremendous sacrifices for God's Kingdom work and the good of all men.
    Favorite memory: Seeing Krista walk down the aisle at our wedding. Beautiful!
    My greatest love: The five women God has blessed me with, who he allows me to lead and love.
    If I could travel back in time I'd ... be the drummer for the Beatles. Sorry, Pete Best and Ringo Starr.
    I'd rather be ... hiking.
    My bucket list: (1) Hike the entire Appalachian Trail. (2) Visit every continent. (3) Write a book.

  • Steve Bolin 317.272.3408

    Life Groups Associate | Kids & Students

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    Steve Bolin

    Steve joined the ministry and our staff in 2011. As the Life Groups Associate, he oversees small groups for the kids and student ministries.

    Born: July 6, 1972
    Home town: Indianapolis
    Family: Married to Tracey and dad to Jake and Molly
    Favorite Bible verse: Galatians 4:4; Joshua 1:9; Romans 8:38-39
    Alma Mater: Moody Bible Institute
    Favorite musicians: Caedmon's Call
    Favorite movies/TV shows: SportsCenter, NCIS
    What I've been reading: Radical by Doug Platt and The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis
    Worst habit: I'm hopelessly addicted to Mountain Dew.
    Favorite food: P.F. Chang's
    Favorite memory: My favorite memory happened twice. It has to be the two times my wife and I stepped into the Russian orphanages to meet my new kids.
    My hero(es): 1. Paul 2. Wayne Gretzky 3. Dietrich Bonhoeffer 4. Reepicheep from the Narnia books.
    My greatest love: First and foremost is Jesus, who has taught me to love. Next has to be my wife and best friend who has loved me sacrificially for nearly twenty years. Finally, Jake and Molly who fill my life happiness.  
    If I could have any super power I'd ... have laser vision, of course!
    If I could travel back in time I'd ... love to see the resurrection, creation, and David squaring off with Goliath.
    I'd rather be ... playing hockey, watching a Texans game live, or fishing with my kids.
    My bucket list: (1) Hunt elk in the Rockies. (2) Walk on the Great Wall of China.

  • Connie Sieferman 317.272.3408

    Life Groups Administrative Assistant

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    Connie Sieferman

    Connie joined Kingsway's staff in 2011. She supports our Life Group ministries.

    Born: Mar 16, 1956
    Home town: Lansing, Illinois
    Family: Jim
    Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 34:3 and Luke 19:10
    Alma Mater: Illiana Christian High School in Lansing, IL
    Favorite musicians: The Carpenters, Johnny Cash, Alan Jackson, any worship team at Kingsway Christian Church!
    Favorite movies/TV shows: That Girl, Home Improvement, The Cosby Show, ER, Jericho
    Worst habit: I love talking to my stuffed animals and creating stories about them!
    Confession: I could probably eat a dozen hot Krispy Kreme donuts in one sitting!
    Favorite food: A pecan waffle at The Pancake Pantry in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
    Favorite memory: Vacationing in southern California in 1988, watching my husband meet and converse with Hal Lindsey.  (It was Mr. Lindsey's books on Biblical prophecy that helped to lead Jim to the Lord several years earlier.)  Listening to Jim tell Hal what an influence he had been was truly heartwarming!
    My hero(es): My husband, my parents, several good friends that have walked the Christian journey with me.  They are priceless!
    My Greatest Love...Jesus Christ and my husband.  (Jim doesn't mind having second place.)
    If I could have any super power I'd ...I'd like to make things miraculously fine for friends and loved ones when they are going through a rough patch in life.  (Whoosh!  You are all better again!)
    If I could travel back in time I'd ... talk to "me" at a younger age.  I have very few regrets in life, but there are a FEW things I'd tell the young Connie NOT to do!
    I'd rather be ... visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park in southeastern Tennessee.  Any time of year, any kind of weather.  It is my favorite place on earth!
    My bucket list: 1)  Travel to some yet-unseen parts of the USA. 2)  Write the great American novel. 3)  Portray Annie Kinsella in a remake of "The Field of Dreams." 4)  Attend a World Series game in which the Chicago Cubs are playing.  Hah!