Groups

HouseFires and Impact (HI) Groups exist to disciple the community at The Ark and to multiply the Kingdom through small groups.

Middle East Nights

This group meets in a home to pray and intercede together for believers in Israel and the Middle East. We receive prayer requests from believers in the land and pray over them. We do an 1 1/2 of prayer and then an 1 1/2 of food and fellowship enjoying Middle Eastern dishes that everyone signs up to bring.

Leaders:
Scott and Sarah Sutherland

When and how often:
Monthly- One Saturday a month from 4-7pm

Where:
Various locations around Kannapolis (next one in May at Teresa Fitzsimmons house in Landis)

Demographics:
Kids are welcome if room permits

If interested, contact email below:
contact@bridemadeready.org

Divine Intelligence

This impact group is going on a journey to uncover God’s divine revelations in our region (Job 12:22, Daniel 2:22. Hebrews 4:13) guided by the Holy Spirit (John 16:13) through intercessory prayers and fasting. We will diligently record the insights God reveals to us to piece together the greater picture of His revelation. Throughout the week, we will remain open to what the Lord reveals to us—be it through encounters, dreams, visions, words, or visitations—and assemble these insights to discern the message or direction God is Communicating.

Leaders:
Chris and Maud Obe

When and how often:
Twice a month.
First meeting: Friday May 17 at 6 pm. Future meetings TBD based on everyone’s schedule in the group

Where:
Depending on the number of people, the first meet-up will be in our home. Future meet-ups will be shared with
others in the group.

Demographics:
Men and women; no kids
Those with track records of acquiring information/insight from the Lord, although not limited and
capable to fast 72 hours or more per month.

If interested, contact email below:
folarinobe@yahoo.com

Fun. Fellowship. Fire.

Join our impact group this summer as we gather in various locations throughout our region to strengthen our connection with the Lord, each other, and our community. Expect a season filled with fun, fellowship, and fire. Whether we're bouncing at SKYZONE or worshiping at Moravian Falls, all are welcome to participate and help ignite the fire wherever we journey.

Leaders:
Chris and Maud Obe

When and how often:
Once a month, Thursdays or Saturdays

Where:
SKYZONE, Moravian Falls, and more!

Demographics:
Anyone between the age of 18 -29, whether married or single. Kids are welcome

If interested, contact email below:
MaudNObe@gmail.com

Kingdom Family Night

In this HouseFire we will be gathering together for worship, prayer, Bible Study, and fellowship.

Leaders:
Darrel and Jamie Jessee
David and Pam Barton- Co leaders

When and how often:
We will be meeting twice a month on Wednesdays.

Where:
We will be meeting in the ASM Room at the Ark Fellowship.

Demographics:
Family

If interested, contact email below:
jamiejojessee@gmail.com

Rooted 101

Life was never meant to be a solo mission, but God designed it to be done together in community as we behold Him and become like Him. Together we will break bread, study the word, pray, fellowship and live the mission of Christ to bring the gospel of the kingdom everywhere we go. If you would like to learn how to grow in intimacy/knowledge of God, community/accountability and gospel fluency in a laid back family environment – where we will practice, learn and grow together- then we invite you to come! Acts 2:42

Leaders:
Joe & Carrie Hamblen

When and how often:
1st and 3rd Fridays – 6pm

Where:
Kannapolis Area

Demographics:
Anyone; Kids are welcome

If interested, contact email below:
Hamblenjoseph@gmail.com
Community61411@gmail.com

Worship/Prayer Room

In this HouseFire we will be reading through the book, Emerging Worship by Roland Worton and discussing the building blocks of worship. We’ll also be taking time as a team to dive into discussions from the book, and worship together as a team outside of services.

Leaders:
Madison Rollins
Josh and Nicollette Burchfield
Mahlon and Ruth Brechbill

When and how often:
We will be meeting twice a month on Wednesdays.

Where:
We will alternate between the Burchfield’s home and the Brechbill’s home

Demographics:
Worship and Prayer Room folks only

If interested, contact email below:
madison@arkfellowship.church

Spiritual Slavery to Sonship-Book Study

Everyone is looking for identity and acceptance.  Our goal is for you to experience a transformation from spiritual slavery to experience Father God’s love – learning to walk in peace, security, and rest – breaking free from guilt and shame – and beginning to enjoy your spiritual inheritance. We will be reading and studying this book by Jack Frost.

Leaders:
Robert and Angela Rowan

When and how often:
Twice a month on Fridays   7:00-8:30pm

Where:
Leaders’ home in Indian Trail, NC – 35 minutes from church

Demographics:
Young adults & adults; no kids

If interested, contact email below:
rrowan@ccisconsultants.com
atolman61@gmail.com

Spiritual Disciplines Study Group

The purpose of our group is to take a deep dive into the inward disciplines of meditation, prayer, fasting and study. This interactive study is meant to provide examples that can become part of our daily lives and how they can help us shed our superficial habits and bring the abundance of God into our lives.

Leaders:
Anthony Bare, leader
Michelle Bare, co-leader

When and how often:
Wednesday – 6:30p – Weekly
We will take a few weeks off for summer break. Those dates will be announced.

Where:
Salisbury, with the first meeting held downtown in Salisbury Park. Various locations in the downtown area are planned and will be communicated at the first meeting.

Demographics:
The target group includes anyone who desires to go deeper into spiritual practices that will help them find a true path to spiritual growth. Teens to ninety-nine. Kids welcome; no child care

If interested, contact email below:
antmicbare@gmail.com

Great Commission Discipleship

We will be discipling people in the Great Commission according to Mark 16:15-18.  This will be a time of empowering the saints to do exactly what the Lord Jesus Christ has called each and every one of us to do. We are to be the light of the world and not stay in the church building.

Leaders:
Will and Stephanie Williams

When and how often:
We will be meeting twice a month on Wednesdays.

Where:
Some meetings will be at our home, other times we will be going out and sharing the gospel at restaurants and other locations.

Demographics:
Family; Kids welcome

If interested, contact email below:
willwilliams10@icloud.com

Men’s Golf and Talk

Men’s Golf and Talk welcomes both avid and novice golfers alike who come together every other Saturday morning for a blend of fellowship, faith, and fairways. Our gatherings offer a unique opportunity to bond over our shared love for the game while engaging in meaningful discussions about life, faith, and everything in between. Join us as we tee off for camaraderie and conversation on and off the course.

Leaders:
Jared Rooks
Co leaders TBD

When and how often:
We will be meeting twice a month on Saturday mornings for a quick 9 holes of golf and fellowship.

Where:
We’ll be teeing off at various local courses in the area that offer affordable rates for our group.

Demographics:
Men

If interested, contact email below:
mensgolfandtalk@gmail.com

Women’s Walking Group

Our group will welcome all ages of women to come and walk together.  Let’s invite our Creator into our fitness life and “do life” better together as women!

Leaders:
Sarah Rooks

When and how often:
Once a week (depending upon the weather)

Where:
Various parks around Cabarrus County

Demographics:
Women-all ages; kids welcome

If interested, contact email below:
srooks926@gmail.com

Women in Evangelism and Missions

In this Impact Group we will have a focus on activating women with a heart for evangelism and missions. The heart of this group would be that everyone becomes comfortable sharing their faith with others. It will include a prayer focus, a focus on global missions, a book study out of one of Heidi Baker’s training manuals, and going out as a team to evangelize.

Leaders:
Taylor Rutledge
Co Leader- Denea Allman

When and how often:
2 times a month; Fridays at 6pm

Where:
Various locations but the initial meeting will be held at Denea’s house. Please email Taylor@arkfellowship.church for the address.

Demographics:
Women; No children

If interested, contact email below:
taylor@arkfellowship.church

Raising Burning Hearts 

Calling all women who have a passion for raising up the next generation of radical lovers of God! We will be going through a book together called, Raising Burning Hearts by Patricia Bootsma, which covers topics such as the power of blessing our children, prophetic declarations, and teaching young ones how to hear God’s voice. This group is for those who believe that there is no greater responsibility than to disciple the next generation in the ways of the Lord!

Leaders:
Joyce Jo
Jackie Rodriguez

When and how often:
Twice a month, Fridays – 6pm

Where:
Harrisburg

Demographics:
Women, no kids

If interested, contact email below:
joyce@arkfellowship.church

Masculine Identity in Christ

Join us as we take a journey exploring the masculine identity of Jesus. We will go through a book study, watch videos and have dialogue about what it means to serve, love, and minister to those around us. Additional topics we will discuss include sexual purity, what it looks like to burn with the love of Jesus, and learning how to walk with humility. The book we will be discussing is Experiencing Father’s Embrace by Jack Frost.

Leaders:
Chad Dearey
Felix Rodriguez

When and how often:
Every other Saturday-9-11 am

Where:
The Ark

Demographics:
Men – 18+; no kids

If interested, contact email below:
cdearey@gmail.com

Ark Youth

Ark Youth HI group exists to create space for the next generation to grow in God! Our gatherings will focus on discipling the next generation through house style gatherings. Our meetings will consist of fellowship, food, worship, teaching, activation, Bible study & more!

Leaders:
Dom and Jenna DiTerlizzi
Lydia Neat
Josiah Dearey

When and how often:
Every Wednesday- 6:30-8pm

Where:
Leader’s home-Concord

Demographics:
6th grade to 12th grade

If interested, contact email below:
Youth@arkfellowship.church

Modern Day Scribes

Modern Day Scribes will be teaching how we can reach people with the gospel and help them encounter Jesus through social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Facebook. We will be discussing how to practically use cameras or our iPhones to advance the Kingdom, while also talking about how to stay in a place of purity, humility & submission through the process.

Leaders:
Leader – Hannah Williamson
Co-leader – Ellianna Dearey

When and how often:
Every 3rd Saturday of the month
6:30 pm

Where:
The Ark; coffee shops

Demographics:
High school and older; no kids

If interested, contact email below:
hannah@arkfellowship.church

50+ Joshua & Caleb Generation

We gather to encourage and empower each other in worship, exhortation, fellowship and prayer and to rededicate our next half-century to the Lord in excited expectation – to be all He has created us to be…for such a time as this. The Lord has put us here at this age and season for His Eternal storyline purposes. We’re not finished…in so many ways we’re just getting started!

We are the present-day Joshuas and Calebs. It’s time to walk in the most fruitful years of our lives.

Leaders:
Mindy Belyea
Anthony and Michelle Bare

When and how often:
Sunday – monthly – 12:30-2:30pm

Where:
The Ark

Demographics:
50+ adults; no kids

If interested, contact email below:
mindy@arkfellowship.church