The Fellowship is an ongoing study for men – you are welcome to join any time. Join us for bagels, coffee, a thought-provoking talk and a time for discussion and fellowship.

Our current study is Discipleship Essentials by Greg Ogden, which is available for purchase at The Well Bookstore.

Whether you’re looking to take a class, have meaningful discussions, or looking to make a difference by serving others, you will find opportunities to do that at GROW NIGHT.

Classes are 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Have kids?  Childcare is available. (pre-registration required).

Tuesday Bible Study (TBS) is an in-depth Bible study, focusing on specific themes or books of the Bible. This class has fall, winter and spring sessions.

Romans

A live-stream will not be available this session. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The Epistle of Paul to the Romans is the document used by God to spark spiritual awakening from Saint Augustine, Luther, Wesley, Barth ... and possibly you! Come join Pastor Jeff Kirby for three evenings to learn this manifesto of Christian truth and faith.

Missed a previous TBS class?

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Financial Peace University helps you make the right decisions with your money so you can accomplish your financial goals. FPU gives you the biblical and practical skills you need to be able to walk in financial peace!

Nearly 3,000 Resurrection members and guests have benefited from taking Financial Peace University, and hundreds of thousands of lives have been changed nationwide. This is a wonderful, exciting opportunity to learn how to better handle the financial resources you’ve been blessed with. (Please note that participants are not required to disclose or share personal financial information.)

Each 2-hour class consists of financial lessons taught via video by Dave Ramsey over a 9-week period. Through the entertaining presentations and class discussion, the course covers these essential life-changing topics:

• Super Saving
• Relating with Money
• Cash Flow Planning
• Dumping Debt
• Buyer Beware
• The Role of Insurance
• Retirement and College Planning
• Real Estate and Mortgages
• The Great Misunderstanding

Like the Apostle Paul, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, encouraged financial stewardship and generosity in all ways, and through all means: "Earn all you can, save all you can, give all you can."

Wesley preached, "Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can."

Nearly 3,000 participants in Financial Peace University at Resurrection have:

• Paid off a total of $6.8 million in non-mortgage debt, an average of $2,500 per class participant
• Generated $3.6 million in savings, an average of $1,350 per class participant
• Destroyed 2,783 credit cards, approximately one credit card for each class participant

A community with other men who challenge you to grow spiritually, live out your faith by serving others and encourage one another through life's ups and downs.

Thursdays, 6:30 pm | B227

Interact with other men who understand. This ongoing group is designed to be a safe, confidential setting where men can share what it’s like to go through divorce. The class will include educational presentations and group discussion. Topics covered include loss and grief, stages of divorce, coping with anger, basic rights and needs, healthy relationships, effects on children, exploring forgiveness, negotiating the holidays and moving forward with confidence as we allow God to heal us. No registration needed.

This group is led by Congregational Care Ministers Terry Smith and Jim Cook.

Participants of this group are invited to a free Care Night community dinner at 5:30 pm before classes. There is no cost for the support groups which are ongoing and open to everyone.

Childcare is available for this event. If you are interested in making a childcare reservation, please do so here.

Rez Riders is an exciting ministry that not only offers recreation, but also an opportunity to serve Christ. We participate in a number of mission events including monthly activities through FaithWork, special projects for those in need and participation in charity rides.

Once a month during the riding season (typically March-October) we conduct day-long as well as short excursion group rides on Saturdays or Sundays and we gather for dinner rides on Thursday evenings. Some riders may also be able to enjoy short Hookey rides during the week.

We also offer ride training events and share new technologies/products of interest to bikers. Most rides leave from the North parking lot at Resurrection Leawood.

Rez Riders Co-Chairs

• Dana Baith: (913) 710-1785
• Barry McGee: (515) 661-3001

We offer two ongoing support groups (one for men and one for women) on Thursdays at Care Night for those affected by cancer. 

CANCER SUPPORT FOR MEN

1st Thursdays | 5:30-7 pm | Room B153

The Men's Cancer Support Group is a monthly ministry for men in all stages of cancer treatment. This ministry offers men emotional and spiritual support. This group is led by Congregational Care Minister David Contag.

CANCER SUPPORT FOR WOMEN

4th Thursdays | 5:30-7 pm | Room B153

The Women's Cancer Prayer Support Group, or Glow Girls (God Loving Optimistic Women), is a monthly ministry for women who are currently experiencing cancer treatment or learning to adjust to life after treatment. The ministry offers women of all ages prayerful comfort, encouragement, support and the compassion of new friendships. God walks with us as we journey through cancer and we feel this presence as we travel through both dark valleys and bright meadows.  This group is led by Congregational Care Minister Sharon Lovell.

Childcare is available for these classes. If you are interested in making a childcare reservation, please do so here.

Questions?  Contact Cheryl.Greenough@cor.org or call 913.544.0238.

Thursdays, 6:30 pm | B213

Job Seekers Prayer and Support, led by Congregational Care Minister and local business leader Elizabeth Allen, offers prayer, group support, encouragement and information during your career change. No registration necessary. Open to everyone.

You are welcome to join us before class at 5:30 pm in the Foundry (Building B) for a community catered meal.

Childcare is available for this event. If you are interested in making a childcare reservation, please do so here.

About the Prison Ministry

Prison ministry is a richly rewarding experience where you get a front row seat to watch God change people’s lives. You can serve one on one with inmates or as part of a group of volunteers who seek to offer inspiration, transformation and to reflect the love of Jesus Christ. Opportunities exist for service and prayer, both inside and outside of correctional facilities.

Why Prison Ministry

According to the Kansas Correctional Association newsletter, “most prisoners come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Many have not completed high school. Many can barely read. Roughly one-third were unemployed before imprisonment. Another third had annual income of less than $5,000. Children of incarcerated parents have an increased risk of anxiety, depression, aggression, truancy, attention disorders and poor scholastic performance. African Americans are 7.8 times more likely to be imprisoned than whites, when convicted of the same crime.” (KCA Eagle, January 2008).

Alpha in Prison

In-Prison @ Lansing Correctional Facility, KS (Men and Women can participate) – Monday & Thursday Nights

Help facilitate Alpha with inmates at Lansing Correctional Facility, Lansing KS. Classes meet weekly for a 14-week period. You can explore this serving opportunity without any commitment or required training. No previous Alpha participation is required. Contact Gerry Lewis at glewis13@kc.rr.com.

In-Prison @ at the Johnson County DOC Adult Residential Center Facility in Gardner, KS (Men and Women) – Tuesday Nights

Help facilitate the Alpha course with inmates at the Johnson County DOC Adult Residential Center Facility in Gardner, KS.  Classes meet weekly for a 12-week period in the spring and fall.  No previous Alpha participation is required. Contact either: Gene Ronsick ronsickej@aol.com or Gerry Lewis at glewis13@kc.rr.com

*Note: there is generally a 2 week lead time for screenings to be complete for any visitors to these locations. Must be 18 years or older. Please see the calendar for specific dates.

In-Prison @ Leavenworth Federal Prison, Leavenworth KS, (Men & Women can participate)-Wednesday Nights

Help facilitate Alpha with inmates at Leavenworth Federal Prison, Leavenworth KS. Classes meet weekly for a 14-week period. You can explore this serving opportunity without any commitment or required training. No previous Alpha participation is required. Contact Gene Ronsick ronsickej@aol.com

Mentoring Opportunities

Lansing Correctional Facility in Lansing, KS (Men and/or Couples)

Provide one-on-one mentoring to inmates at the Lansing Correctional Facility in Lansing, KS. Mentors should have a deeply grounded personal faith, a willingness to be fully present to another person and an openness for personal growth.  Mentoring takes place on your schedule. A 12-month commitment is required. Special KDOC training’s provided.

Contact Stewart Curtright at stewart.curtright@cor.org

U.S. Penitentiary in Leavenworth, KS (Men only)

Provide one-on-one mentoring to inmates at the U.S. Penitentiary in Leavenworth, KS. Mentors should have a deeply grounded personal faith, a willingness to be fully present to another person and an openness for personal growth. Mentoring takes place on Monday afternoons, Tuesday evenings or Wednesday evenings. A 12 month commitment is required. Special training is provided.

Contact Gene Ronsick ronsickej@aol.com or Gerry Lewis at glewis13@kc.rr.com.

Kansas Department of Corrections (Women only)

Provide one-on-one mentoring to ex-female-inmates in the Kansas City Area who are working with the Kansas Department of Corrections. Mentors should have a deeply grounded personal faith, a willingness to be fully present to another person and an openness for personal growth. Mentoring takes place on your schedule and a 12-month commitment is required. Special KDOC training is provided.

Contact Stewart Curtright at stewart.curtright@cor.org

Johnson County DOC Adult Residential Center Facility in Gardner, KS (Both Men and Women)

Provide one-on-one mentoring to inmates at the Johnson County DOC Adult Residential Center Facility in Gardner, KS. Mentors should have a deeply grounded personal faith, a willingness to be fully present to another person and an openness for personal growth. A 12-month commitment is required. Special Johnson County DOC training provided.

Contact either Gene Ronsick ronsickej@aol.com, or Gerry Lewis at glewis13@kc.rr.com.

"I was in prison and you came to visit me... Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me." (Matthew 25:36c, 40b)

Resurrection's Car Ministry provides repairs to cars owned by qualified individuals who have no other means of transportation and could otherwise not afford to get their vehicles repaired. Teams of skilled mechanics and mechanics-in-training perform the repairs at a donated professional facility.

If you are a member or regularly attend services at The Church of the Resurrection and are unable to pay for needed car repairs, contact Jennifer Creagar or call 913-544-0739.

If you are not a member and need car repairs, contact Roberta Lyle or call 913-544-0254.

Interested in volunteering in this ministry?  Serve Tuesday or Thursday evenings in south Johnson County.  No experience necessary.  contact Jason at carsministry@cor.org for more information.

Disaster Response Ministry Volunteer Opportunities:

The Resurrection Disaster Response Team is always looking for a volunteer database that is prepared and trained so that when a disaster strikes, they are ready to deploy.  Below are some of the many opportunities in which you can engage and make a huge difference in the event of a disaster.  Interested?  Sign up here.

ERT Volunteer (Early Response Volunteer) – as an ERT, you are not the first responder (medical, electric company, fire department, local CERT are the first responders) but after the area is declared safe and survivors are found, this is the first group that comes in to clear debris, tarp roofs, etc.

• Time Commitment:
  • 8 hour certification class
  • Availability to respond shortly after disaster strikes locally and regionally for either a day trip or multi-day trip.

Communications & Marketing – advertise disaster response volunteer opportunities to the church, campuses, small groups, etc.  Help recruit and engage new people into the disaster response ministry.  As people reach out, help place them into the area that most fits their gifts and skills.

Reconstruction/Recovery Trip Participant – Join a short-term serve trip in the region (generally 10 hour drive or closer) to help rebuild after a disaster has been cleaned up of debris.  Participants may muck out homes from a flood, tear out walls, put up drywall, mud & tape, help with cabinetry or hanging doors, retile, etc.

• Time Commitment:
  • Attend a 2-4 hour training prior to trip departure.
  • Participate in a 4-7 day reconstruction/recovery trip.
  • Become Safe Gatherings Certified (if not already)

Reconstruction/Recovery Trip Leader – Lead a team of 6-10 people on a trip to help re-build after a disaster.  Good leadership, communication, safety awareness, faith, organization (yet flexible) skills needed for this position.  Must be recommended by previous team leader and staff.

• Time Commitment:
  • Have participated in a Resurrection Reconstruction Trip previously
  • Attend a Team Leader Training
  • Attend a 2-4 hour training prior to trip departure
  • Participate in a 4-7 day reconstruction/recovery trip
  • Become Safe Gatherings Certified (if not already)

Heavy Equipment Coordinator(s) – keep equipment ready for immediate use including upkeep on the trailer, lift, chainsaws, etc.  Train people on chainsaw, skidloader and lift usage.

• Trainers must have completed Resurrection training and have shown competency in area that they will train.
• Work with others to ensure trailers are equipped and ready to deploy including, but not limited to restocking masks, tarps, etc.  Maintaining and repairing chainsaws and other equipment.

Chainsaw Ministry – become chainsaw trained, then join other members of this team as needed.

• Time Commitment:
  • Attend a 4 hour chainsaw training and safety course.
  • ERT Training may be required to deploy.
  • As available assist in:
    • Short trips where ERT’s are needed to clear debris post-disaster
    • Local homeowners that can’t afford tree removal after a storm
    • Recovery week-long trips to continue clearing property post disaster.

CERT Volunteer – want to help respond to a disaster that takes place in our community?  CERT volunteers work under the leadership of the local fire department or emergency management to support a disaster in your local community.

• Time Commitment:
  • CERT Training – approx. 8 2-hour trainings.  Occasional meetings (depending upon which county you reside).

Shelter Staff Manager – be trained by the Red Cross to help manage the Shelter if there is an event and Resurrection (or possibly other local facility) is turned into a shelter.

• Time Commitment:
  • Red Cross Shelter Training
  • If there is an event, availability to run (or help run) the Shelter

Donations Management & Kit Coordinator – If there’s a nearby disaster and Resurrection is a Donation center, help lead the coordination and efforts of collection and distribution of donated items.  This volunteer would also coordinate kit packing events (hygiene, flood buckets, etc) as needed with organizations like Heart to Heart International.

• Attend FEMA donations management training

Congregation Education – help plan an education event for the church

• Be the liaison with the JoCo Emergency Management & Communications and see if they can participate in the fall Health Fair.
• Perhaps plan an educational opportunity before/after worship services
• Find other avenues for the JoCo Emergency Management & Communication staff to come and education people on disaster preparation

COAD Representative – represent Resurrection on the COAD/VOAD – this is the group that pulls all organizations together and mobilizes them in the event of a local disaster.

• Time Commitment:
  • Bi-monthly meetings with the COAD & monthly meetings with the Resurrection Disaster Response Ministry
  • Help Lead the VRC (Volunteer Reception Center) both in training exercises and if there was an event (disaster) nearby

Volunteer Reception Center Volunteer – serve as a volunteer in the event there is a disaster and Resurrection (or another building nearby) is activated to serve as a VRC location.

• Time Commitment:
  • Volunteer during training exercises (1x a year)
  • If there is an event, serve in the VRC as many hours as you are able to give:
    • Greeting disaster response volunteers
    • Screening volunteers
    • Interview & assigning volunteers to the different agencies represented
    • Data collection

Preparing for Disaster Response Trips & Rebuilding Trips

Safe Gatherings is the United Methodist Church's Great Plains Annual Conference training for the protection of minors and vulnerable adults. Safe Gatherings certification is required on all overnight trips. This online course takes very little time but the background check can take several weeks to process. Learn more about the Safe Gatherings process and begin your certification here.

Many of the immediate needs of emergency relief are being addressed by organizations like the United Methodist Committee on Relief, Heart to Heart International, Team Rubicon as well as others who are faithfully responding at this critical time. We as a church family need to begin to prepare ourselves for the long-term recovery efforts, which as we have recently experienced in Texas and with our ongoing efforts in Puerto Rico and in response to Hurricane Florence, take months or even years.

Have a conversation with your doctor about what immunizations you might need for a trip.

Give

We are currently receiving financial contributions that will allow us to partner with some of the United Methodist Churches in the hardest hit areas, providing financial grants to be used to aid those most impacted by the hurricanes. This anchors our relief efforts with local churches that can provide ongoing pastoral care while addressing the physical needs of their neighbors in these affected communities.

You can contribute to this effort online – be sure to select "Disaster Response" as the Giving Type.