YOU CAN'T DO LIFE ALONE
Life Groups are vital to the life of Searchlight Church. Life is better together. God uses relationships to strengthen the church & our lives individually.
You weren't created to do life alone. Being part of a Life Group means having people you can talk to, depend on, and explore God's Word with. Doing life together is not a suggestion in Scripture, but an essential expression of our faith.
Life Groups are small circles of people who meet weekly for about 8 weeks to pray for each other, grow in their faith, make meaningful connections, and love like Jesus.
To get the most out of our small group experiences, in-person groups will be capped and closed at numbers predetermined by our hosts. First come, first serve.
We'll see you in a circle!
WINTER 2026 LIFE GROUPS
MONDAYS
DID YOU KNOW YOU ARE CHOSEN?
*LADIES GROUP
Patty Mikolon & Dominica Panageas
Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
17 Franklin Parkway
W. Long Branch 07764
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This group uses The Chosen as a conversation starter—not the finish line. Each week we’ll engage the episode, study the biblical passages behind it, discuss what stands out, and spend time in prayer and reflection as we learn to follow Jesus more intentionally together.
PHILIPPIANS BIBLE STUDY
*YOUNG ADULTS GROUP
Kaitlyn Forst
Mondays at 6:30 p.m. (every other week)
Highlands 07732
Together, we’ll walk through the book of Philippians using an inductive Bible study approach—learning how to observe the text, ask good questions, and discover what Scripture actually says before jumping to conclusions. Whether you’re new to the Bible or ready to go deeper, this group is about honest conversation, real community, and letting God’s Word shape how we think, live, and follow Jesus.
EPHESIANS BIBLE STUDY
*LADIES GROUP
Gail Scalzo & Sherry Johnson
Mondays at 6:00 p.m.
555 Patten Avenue, Apt 3A
Long Branch 07740
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A study in Ephesians with Jackie Hill Perry and friends will walk through the book of Ephesians, examining the invaluable truths Paul's letter holds for us today. Along the way, they'll help us understand the riches of our inheritance as daughters of our heavenly Father, as well as what it means to walk in a manner worthy of our calling.
TUESDAYS
1 & 2 PETER & JUDE BIBLE STUDY
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Jim Bova, Gavin Siciliano & Patti Grayson
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
24 Dwayne Street
Oceanport 07757
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The writers of 1 & 2 Peter and Jude understand how difficult it is to grow into maturity. But they show us how God provides direction and comfort when we travel dark roads, and they show us what it takes to become mature in Christ.
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
John Sniffen
Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.
We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace University (FPU) is that plan! It teaches God's ways of handling money. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you've dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more!
THURSDAYS
2 PETER BIBLE STUDY
Pastor Tim Barber
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
Zoom Life Group
What does it look like to move beyond surface-level faith and grow into real spiritual maturity? In this LifeGroup, we’ll walk through the book of 2 Peter exploring how to grow intentionally, resist spiritual drift, and live with eternity in view. This group is for anyone who wants their faith to be active, grounded, and genuinely transformative—not just something they talk about, but something they live.
THE CROSS, REDEMPTION, MERCY, FORGIVENESS & THE COMING JUDGMENT
Russ & Gail Scalzo
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
52 Werah Place
Oceanport 07757
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Why the cross and the resurrection are the most monumental events in human history. At the cross, humanity’s greatest problem was finally addressed—not ignorance, politics, or poverty, but sin and separation from God. God’s justice demanded judgment; His love demanded mercy. At the cross, neither was compromised.
SUNDAYS
FAITH IN REAL LIFE
