Our Adult Groups Ministry seeks to equip members of Highland to be on mission for the good of the church, their neighbors, and the world in accordance with Ephesians 4:11-12, “And He gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ…”
The role of the local church is to equip believers to be ministers of the Gospel in word and deed. At Highland, we do this primarily through preaching, teaching, and living out God’s Word through corporate worship, Adult Bible Fellowships, and Connection Groups.
If you would like to connect to a group, contact Peggy Lively and we will help you do so!
Christian growth and community happen best when you’re connected to a group! We'll be set up in the Fellowship Hall and the Chapel on Sunday, Aug. 17 from 5-7pm. It will be a great opportunity for you to find and get connected to a small group.
FIND YOUR GROUP:
Bring the family for a night of food trucks, bounce houses, and meeting group leaders!
Adult Groups
Adult Bible Fellowships (ABFs) are Bible study classes that meet weekly on Sunday mornings. An ABF is a great place to find community and to grow in the knowledge of God's Word.
Our ABFs begin again on Aug. 24. You can find an ABF by following the link below.
Connection Groups (CGs) meet in homes throughout the Waco area on various nights of the week. These small groups emphasize the application of God's Word by providing an environment of community, prayer, mutual accountability, and encouragement.
Inductive Bible Studies are dedicated to the in-depth study of God's Word in the context of relationship. The 12-week Highland Inductive Studies are offered each fall and spring semester on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8pm. Women also have a Thursday morning option from 9:30-11am, no childcare provided. Women gather in the Chapel and men gather in the Fellowship Hall at round tables to build community and a large group teaching time. Inductive studies will resume on Sept 3, and we will be studying the book of Hebrews. For more information, contact Peggy Lively.
Register for Men's Inductive Study HERE
Register for Women's Inductive Study HERE
Soul Care Groups provide a safe, discreet, intentional, and compassionate environment for people who are struggling with sin and the effects of sin to seek healing. In these groups, men and women share their struggles with each other and with God, turning to Christ for strength and healing which is found through His Spirit and by His Word. Soul Care Groups meet on Thursdays, from 6:30-8:30pm, beginning with a time of worship, teaching and testimony in the Chapel at 6:30. Soul Care will begin on Thursday, Aug 28. You can register for HERE.
The cost for materials is based on the class attended. Scholarships are available based on need.
For more information, contact Peggy Lively.
Re:generation walks participants through the 12 steps of biblical healing in the context of authentic community. There is no quick fix for life’s brokenness. Instead, through consistent, committed discipleship based on God’s Word, countless people have uncovered and found freedom from struggles like substance abuse, codependency, pornography, eating disorders, pride, depression, fear, control, emotional/physical abuse, same-sex attraction, people-pleasing, anger, obsessive thoughts, and more.” Men's and Women's groups offered separately. After worship in the Chapel, re:generation small groups will meet in various rooms in the Legacy House.
Re|engage is discipleship-based enrichment for every marriage – the healthy, the struggling, and the broken. This ministry draws married couples to the church, giving them a safe place to move toward oneness through small groups, teaching, and stories of hope. After worship in the Chapel, Re|engage small groups will meet in the Education Building, rooms 110 and 120.
DivorceCare is a safe place where caring people come alongside you as you find healing from the pain of separation or divorce. At this 13-week, video-based support group program, you’ll find helpful counsel to manage the emotional turmoil and practical tools for decision-making. After worship in the Chapel, DivorceCare will meet in the Education Building, room 315.
A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way. After worship in the Chapel, GriefShare will meet in the Education Building, room 124.
Freedom Fight addresses the root issues beneath sexual temptations and behaviors in order seek restoration through the truth and hope of the Gospel. After worship in the Chapel, Men's Freedom Fight groups will meet in various room in the Wellness Center.
Freedom Fight addresses the root issues beneath sexual temptations and behaviors in order seek restoration through the truth and hope of the Gospel. After worship in the Chapel, Women's Freedom Fight group will meet in the Education Building, room 311.
How do Christian parents use Biblical truth to combat the lies of our current culture on these issues? How can we lovingly accept our children without approving of what they may be embracing? This group will provide a safe space for hurting parents who need hope, strength and wisdom as they navigate the challenges of honoring and obeying God first, while loving their children and leading them toward Christ. After worship in the Chapel, this group will meet in the Education Building, room 116.
This group provides support, intentional community, and encouragement for women walking through the grief and pain of infertility or miscarriages. Our desire is that women know the nearness of the Lord and experience His comfort and kindness in the midst of suffering. After worship in the Chapel, this group will meet in the Education Building, room 313.
This group meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8pm to encourage and support parents in the challenges of parenting children with special needs. They will be encouraged by pointing them to the hope, strength and wisdom found in Christ, and will have the support of others to know that they are not alone. This group will meet in the Wellness Center, multi-purpose room A.
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Highland Inductive Studies are written with the people of Highland in mind and are used in our midweek Bible studies for men and women. These workbooks use the inductive study method to equip men and women with the tools to know God accurately and intimately through His Word. Current Highland Inductive studies available include the following books of the Bible:
Exodus, Mark, Hosea, Ephesians, two part study of Acts, and 1&2 Peter. To purchase a workbook or to receive a free downloadable PDF, contact Peggy Lively. For additional suggestions for discipling others you can review our recommendations for Discipleship Resources.
Legacy Family Ministries will be hosting their Countdown to Marriage class on Highland's campus Sunday mornings at 8:40. A small group of engaged couples will interact and discuss Biblical and practical teachings concerning marriage. This is a six-week class that begins Oct 5, 2025 and concludes with a weekend retreat Nov 21-23. Each person receives their own workbook. You can find out more information and register HERE.
COST: $175 per person
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