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!
FALL 2026 LIFE GROUPS
MONDAYS
MENS GROUP
Russ Scalzo
Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
Host: John Sniffen
22 Dwayne Street
Oceanport 07757
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God is still calling men. With so many competing ideas about what it means to be a man, we’ll look to Scripture for a clearer picture. Join other men for honest conversation about faith, character, family, and what it looks like to lead with humility and follow Jesus in everyday life.
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.
UNASHAMED BY CHRISTINE CAINE
*LADIES GROUP
Sherry Johnson & Gail Scalzo
Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
What if the voice telling you you’re not enough has been lying to you all along? Shame can keep us hiding, comparing, performing, and carrying things God never meant us to carry. In this study with Christine Caine, discover how God meets you in the places you’d rather hide and leads you toward freedom, healing, confidence, and purpose.
TUESDAYS
HAVING A MARY HEART IN A MARTHA WORLD
*LADIES GROUP
Karen Alexander
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
103 Beacon Lane
Eatontown 07724
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Do you ever feel like you’re doing everything for everyone—and still wondering when you’re supposed to find time for God? If you’re tired, stretched thin, or constantly moving from one responsibility to the next, this study is for you. Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World explores how to stay close to Jesus in the middle of a busy life—not by doing more, but by learning to be with Him.
WEDNESDAYS
EPHESIANS BIBLE STUDY
Patti Grayson & Adrienne Scognamiglio
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
245 Atlantic Ave, Apt. 206
Long Branch 07740
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We live in a fractured world—broken relationships, division, conflict, and pain. But Ephesians shows us that God is putting the pieces back together. In this study, we’ll explore Paul’s powerful picture of God’s plan to unite all things in Christ, and what that means for our identity, relationships, and everyday lives. If you need fresh hope and a bigger vision of what God is doing, this group is for you.
THE PROBLEM OF GOD
Nick DeMauro
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
1605 Newman Street
Belmar 07719
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Whether you’re skeptical, confident in what you believe, or somewhere in between, The Problem of God is a group built for honest questions and real conversation. Using an engaging mix of Scripture, science, philosophy, and story, Mark Clark tackles some of the biggest objections to Christianity, including suffering, hell, hypocrisy, the reliability of the Bible, and whether Jesus really is who He claimed to be.
THURSDAYS
BIBLE STUDY: THE BOOK OF JUDE
Pastor Tim Barber
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
Zoom Life Group
What if the greatest threat to your faith isn’t obvious? Jude is a short, urgent letter about staying anchored when truth gets blurry, culture gets loud, and faith gets tested. Join us to learn how to spot what pulls you off course, stand firm, and stay close to Jesus.
JESUS & THE 21st CENTURY: FOLLOWERS OR DISCIPLES
Russ & Gail Scalzo
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
52 Werah Place
Oceanport 07757
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What does it really mean to follow Jesus today? In a culture full of noise, opinions, and distractions, this group will go back to the words of Jesus and explore the difference between simply calling ourselves Christians and actually living as His disciples. Together, we’ll look at what Jesus taught, what He asked of His followers, and what it means to live that out in the 21st century.