Regardless of where you find yourself in life, Salem First has a wide variety of small group opportunities designed specifically with you in mind. Whether you are new to the faith or have been walking with the Lord for many years, our goal is to provide you with the resources, support, and encouragement you’ll need to grow ever deeper in your relationship with God.

Listed below you'll find a wide variety of small group options, along with the appropriate contact information for each group. Also feel free to click on the link above (top right-hand corner), if you’d like us to contact you personally.

I'd like to mention that the "Deeper Walk with the Lord" small group Bible studies (described below) have been designed especially for those of you who are newer to our church. These groups are an excellent entry point into our church family. They're a place where you can share your thoughts and questions, and get to know some of our pastors and other members of our church family.

It is our hope that through our small group ministry you will come to experience all the fullness of what it means to belong to the Body of Christ. We pray that these small group opportunities will help you to discover a sense of belonging, of being known and cared for, and that you will discover your spiritual gifts and find ways to use them for the advancement of God’s kingdom. More than anything else, it is our hope that you will come to experience an ever deepening, life-transforming relationship with the Lord.

In Christ,

Jed Maclaurin

Pastor of Small Groups

Jed@salemnaz.org 

503.581.3680

Small Group Bible Studies:

"Deeper Walk with the Lord" Small Group Bible Study

Join us for a lively discussion of how God's Word speaks to the reality of our daily lives. Faith in Christ is not just a Sunday activity; it's a comprehensive way of life. At the heart of the Christian faith is the experience of authentic Christian community as we come together to form the Body of Christ. Our group meets every other week, gathering around God's word. Together we are seeking an ever deepening, life-transforming relationship with our Lord and Savior.

Date: Alternating Sundays      Time: 7 - 8:30 pm      Location: SW Lower Rickard 

Facilitator: Pastor Jed Maclaurin, 503.581.3680, Jed@salemnaz.org

The Truth Project™ Small Group Bible Studies

The Truth Project is one of the best DVD-based small group curriculums of its kind. The twelve lessons serve as the starting point for a discussion of how to look at all of life from a biblical perspective. Date/Time: There are eight Truth Project groups currently in progress. Those groups are now closed. Another round of Truth Project groups will begin in late January, and will be offered on Sunday evenings, Wednesday evenings, and in the afternoon during the week. Childcare will be available on Wednesdays.

For more information: Contact Juanita McClain, flyfisherm@msn.com, 503.370.9459 

Dallas Small Group Bible Study

Meets in a home in Dallas for Bible Study (currently, the book of Revelation) and prayer. Led by Dorothy Russel. The study is followed by an opportunity to learn to crochet, if interested. 

Groups for Couples:

Young Marrieds "Deeper Walk with the Lord" Small Group

We are a group of young married couples (mostly 25-35 years of age) who meet together on alternating Friday evenings for fellowship and a lively discussion of God's Word. We believe that at the very heart of the Christian faith is the experience of authentic Christian community. It is when we come together in community that the Body of Christ is formed. We have found that it is when we share our lives, concerns, and prayer requests with one another that we grow the most in our relationship with the Lord. You are very welcome to visit our group’s next meeting and see if it might be for you. Children are usually welcome at our gatherings, depending on the host. Contact Pastor Jed Maclaurin for directions and information, 503.949.8908, Jed@salemnaz.org

"Hearts2gether" Couples Group

Explore God’s design for marriage in this study group for couples of all ages. Uses the Homebuilders study series. For more information, contact Tomas and Marta Outwater, moutwater724@comcast.net, 503.383.8446

Men’s Bible Studies:

Men’s Bible Study

Meets on Thursdays at 7 pm in the Fireside room (room 111).

Led by Pastor Dan Penn, dpenn@salemnaz.org, 503.856.0856

Elmer’s Bible Study

Meets on Tuesdays at 7 am at Elmer’s Diner.

Led by Dennis Goldsmith, 503.393.9718

College Men's Bible Study

Meets on Wednesdays from 8:30 - 10 pm in the London Room

Led by Pastor Jed Maclaurin, Jed@Salemnaz.org, 503.581.3680

Women’s Bible Studies:

"Word of God" Women's Bible Studies

Two options: meets on Wednesdays from 7 - 8:30 pm  -or-  Thursdays from 9 - 11:30 am

Uses Beth Moore's A Journey through the Psalms of Ascent.

For more information, contact Holly Smith, 503.393.1672

"Wednesdays for Women"

Meets on Wednesdays from 7-8 pm in room 113. For ladies of all ages.

For more information contact Carlie Sever, 503.363.7113

"EarlyBirds" Ladies Bible Study

Meets on Tuesdays at 6 am at the IHOP Restaurant on Lancaster. Led by Sharon Porter. Contact wmc@salemnaz.org for more information.

Service Groups:

Covenant Quilters

Meets every Wednesday, 9:30 am – 1 pm. Covenant Quilters is a multigenerational group of women who join together weekly for fellowship and to serve the lord by piecing together quilts for needy people. Potluck lunch follows. For more information:

Contact Terri Staats, 503.390.7524

SOLO Meeting

Meets on the second Thursday of every month from 12:30 – 2 pm in the London Room.

Serving Our Lord and Others is the mission of this group of single women of all ages. If you are single, divorced, or widowed, and you’d like to have fellowship with other women as well as share in ministry projects then SOLO is the group for you. This service group prepares crisis care kits, does pew maintenance, projects for shut-ins, helps with church elections, the clothing drive, etc. Special monthly speakers. For more information: 

Contact Evelyn Williams 503.581.5000

"Freedom in the Sun" Ministry

This SFN women’s service group leads Bible Studies at the women’s prison, and at their transition house in Keizer. Contact Genie Bohl if interested in getting involved, 503.370.8105

Support Groups and

 Special Interest Bible Studies:

GriefShare: Your Journey from Mourning to Joy

Weekly seminar/support group meets wednesdays at 7 pm in the Fireside Room (room 111). If you have lost someone close to you or know someone who has, call GriefShare coordinator Donna Owens for more information: 503.588.0306

Spiritual Warfare Class

Taught in an interactive, small group format, this class is offered each fall. The next session will begin in the fall of ’09. Cost is $35 for materials. For more information, contact

Areon & Carol Potter, areon@adonairesources.org, 503.362.4945

Divorce Care Group

Contact the church office for information

Spanish-language "Deeper Walk" Bible Study

Meets on the first Saturday of the month from 6 - 7:30 pm in West Lower Rickard. Childcare and a light meal provided. Taught by Pastor Jed Maclaurin, 503.581.3680, Jed@salemnaz.org. 

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