| Amos: An Invitation to the Good Life | Amos is often called a prophet of doom. And when you begin to read his prophecy, it doesn’t take long to realize that nickname fits. On the surface, his prophecy doesn’t sound like a happy formula for the good life. However, every condemnation he gives serves as an invitation, a cry for us to “seek God and live” (Amos 5:4). You’ll be invited to live assured, faithful, chosen, humble, justly, prayerful, and hopeful. This kind of living will bring us and others around us peace and true prosperity. Join this online 7 session weekly study (skips 3/11 and 4/15) from the comfort of your own home! Starts 3/4/25. (Note: This study follows the Esther study that begins on 1/7/25; same day, time and leader.) | |
| At The Well | At The Well, a women's book study group where in each season we will study a book that honors and empowers women. Just like Jesus brought the woman at the well from shame to honor, this group will strive to do the same as we come together, learn, share and honor each other in all we do. Our first book will be "Is It Abuse: A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims" by Darby A. Strickland. Join us as we explore and learn to identify ways to help survivors find their honor from the shame. This team meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month for 8 sessions beginning on 1/23/25. Book information and specific team details will be communicated by the leader. | |
| Bible Journaling | Do you love a Sunday message and hope to remember it better? Do you want to learn practical tools for growing in your faith? Join this team and learn how you can better remember what you hear and read through the practice of Bible journaling! Each week we'll learn a new technique of Bible Journaling while getting to know each other. Supplies not needed, but feel free to bring your favorite pens and colored pencils. This team meets weekly for 5 sessions starting 1/29/25. | |
| Cancer Companions - Wint/Spg '25 | Cancer Companions are trained volunteers who support people in the treatment for cancer, post-treatment of cancer, and the families or caregivers of those with cancer through one-on-one sessions or in a group setting. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, January- April, beginning 1/14/25. | |
| Cards & Cafe - Wint/Spg '25 | Join us as we build community around cards, games, coffee, and sweet treats. Be sure to sign up for this great opportunity to meet new friends, have good conversations, and enjoy fun games. This ongoing team meets weekly starting on 1/8/25. | |
| Christian Leadership 101 | Come learn how to lead with integrity in a group of any shape/size/kind. Whether it’s simply leading your own family or friend group or trying to initiate change at a large secular organization, there are some simple but practical tools of effective leadership that we can all take advantage of. Join Pastor Doug as he shares insights from The Leader’s Journey and helps you create a Leadership profile for yourself to guide you as you more effectively lead others. This weekly team meets for 5 weeks starting on 2/2/25. | |
| F3: Men's Fitness | Join us for a boot camp-style workout with the F3 Spirit Region whose mission is to plant, grow, and serve men through small workout groups. The Action Team leader will share his passion for life, serving, and leadership, spurring men to improve physically, mentally, and emotionally. This is a rotating, peer-led, workout. Following each workout, there will be a 30-minute discussion from the Q-Source manual. Materials will be sent via the Slack app. You will need work gloves and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. The leader will supply a cinder block to be used as a weight. Find more info about F3 at f3nation.com. This ongoing, weekly team begins on 1/4/25. | |
| Fit and Strong (Beginner) | THIS TEAM IS FULL. TO BE ADDED TO A WAITLIST, PLEASE EMAIL WHOLELIFE@PATHFINDERSTL.ORG. This beginner exercise class is designed for all fitness levels. However, if you have a medical condition or have never exercised before, which could put yourself and others at risk, please reach out to wholelife@pathfinderstl.org for guidance before registering. This class will be empowering, encouraging, and fun! You'll use everything from your own body weight and dumbbells' to TRX and battle ropes. You will be taught proper form and technique by volunteer leader, Lisa Aston, a personal trainer and member of Pathfinder. Bring a mat and water. Let's get strong together! This 6-week team meets weekly beginning 3/26/25. | |
| Genealogy | What mysteries do you have within your family? Did great-great-great-grandpa fight on both sides in the Civil War? Did your first-generation German American ancestor move to America to make a better life only to see his young sons go off to war? Whether you can’t find Grandma’s birth certificate or want to become a member of a lineage society, join us as we brainstorm avenues to research and share family discoveries. Please come with an idea of what you might like to explore; for example, a family story you would like to verify, a particular family name you would like to learn more about, questions about a lineage society, a family tree or history you have already put together. This team meets for 4 sessions on 4/28/25, 5/12/25, 5/19/25, and 6/2/25. | |
| Get Out of Your Head by Jennie Allen | Are your thoughts holding you captive? In "Get Out of Your Head", a six-session video and book-led Bible Study, Jennie Allen gives us tools from the book of Philippians to transform our emotions, our outlooks, and even our circumstances by taking control of our minds. Participants will need to purchase a study guide. Childcare for young children is available upon request. This study begins on 2/6/25 and meets biweekly with a pause during Spring Break. Specific study dates and links for needed study materials will be communicated by the leaders. | |
| Golf Simulator | This small group golf training session is a great way to stay warm in the off-season and work on any improvements for the upcoming season! No golfing experience is necessary as this team will utilize a golf simulator to bring the joy of the game indoors! This team will get to know each other as they complete golf games and even work on their short game on a putting green. No fancy clubs are required to join this one! Weekly tee times start 1/23/25 and run for 8 weeks. | |
| GriefShare Wint/Spg '25 | You don't have to go through the grieving process alone. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You'll gain access to valuable resources to help you recover from your loss and encourage you in rebuilding your life. There is a $25 fee to cover materials for this team. You will receive a confirmation email after registration with a link to make payment. This team meets weekly for 13 sessions starting on 1/27/25. Team details will be communicated by the leader. | |
| Growing Deeper - Wint/Spg '25 | Do you desire to connect more with others on a Sunday morning at Pathfinder? Do you also wish to grow deeper in your faith? Don't let a great Pathfinder message be forgotten! Join this team and enjoy growing in your faith while getting to know others! Together, this team uses questions written specifically for each Pathfinder message to guide the conversation. Join this ongoing, friendly discussion team weekly after the 9:00 am service starting on 1/19/25. | |
| Helping Our Marriage Thrive | Together as couples we will journey through topics and tools that will help us all to grow in building stronger and more fulfilling marriages. We will utilize the book “The 7 Principles for Making a Marriage Work” to cover areas that all marriages go through as we create a more joyful relationship despite the challenges of everyday life. This weekly team meets for 8 sessions starting on 1/27/25. | |
| Iron Chicks - Wint/Spg '25 | Just as iron sharpens iron, women need other women to grow and sharpen a strong faith! If you are looking to connect with the Bible in contemporary studies with women who are indeed young at heart, then join this team. This ongoing team has been meeting and yet welcomes newcomers to jump into God's Word with them! Once a study ends, the group will choose the next study. This ongoing team meets weekly starting on 1/23/25 and continues througout the year. | |
| Iron Men: Reclaiming the Virtues of Manhood | Come join our pastors as we reclaim what it means for men to walk in God’s calling for their lives. This weekly, ongoing large group/small group experience will go through the Authentic Manhood video series together and break into small groups for discussion and application. Price of entry: bring a friend who’s willing to commit to attending with you! And $20 fee for the study book. You will receive a confirmation email after registration with a link to make payment. This weekly team starts on 1/16/25. | |
| Kids Min Prep Team | Come help prepare supplies for the early childhood classrooms in Pathfinder Kids Ministry. Moms with young kids tagging along are especially welcome as they won’t be alone. This serving team is very flexible, accommodating, and welcoming! This ongoing team meets weekly starting on 1/3/25. This group meets on Fridays based on the service/Kids Min schedule. | |
| Luke in the Land by Kristi McLelland | Follow along with this team and author Kristi McLelland as they journey through Israel and study snapshots from the Gospel of Luke to see where the stories of the Bible took place. Over 7 sessions, challenge the way you read the accounts of Jesus through teaching videos that take you to locations in Israel like Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee, Gethsemane, Jerusalem, and the road to Emmaus. Along the way, you'll see how Jesus, the Messiah, brought His kingdom to earth for everyone. This team meets weekly for 7 weeks (skips 3/18) starting on 3/11/25. (Note: This study follows the Esther study that begins on 1/14/25; same day, time and leader.) | |
| MENx | Pathfinder men, come to the Commons for this casual gathering around high-top tables with high expectations for learning how you can be a better leader in your home, family, workplace, and community. Each meeting will have a speaker (among them Dion Garrett & Heath Luehmann). There will be small group discussions over drinks as well. This biweekly team meets for 4 sessions on 1/30, 2/13, 2/27, and 3/13. | |
| MOMents - Winter '25 | The life of a mom can be a bit hectic between kids, work, and schedules. This team desires to be intentional in growing their faith and prayer life alongside other moms. Meetings will be split between a time of socialization and faith formation. Moms with younger, non-school-age kids are welcome. This ongoing team meets weekly in the morning for 6 weeks starting on 1/24/25. | |
| Money Canvas by Thrivent | Money Canvas is a free online program that helps you build healthier budgeting, saving, and spending habits. Over the course of 3 virtual sessions with just you and your Money Guide, you will build confidence and learn to mindfully manage your money. Once registered, the Action Team staff will contact participants with information on how to get started with this program. Begins on date agreed upon between you and your Money Guide. This is for individuals or couples. Registrants do not participate as a group in this Action Team. | |
| Novel Ladies | Are you a lover of novels? Join other women who love reading as much as you. Each month we will select a novel that appeals to the group and gather to share insights, opinions, wine, and more! Location preference will be determined by the group. This 4 session group meets the first Monday of each month starting on 2/3/25. | |
| Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) | Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) is a support group of parents helping parents. Because the impact of addiction is so widespread, we invite spouses, siblings, family members, and friends 18 and older to join us. We'll offer education and support for those dealing with a loved one battling addiction. PAL's evidence-based practices include curriculum topics such as delayed emotional growth, the role of the family in addiction, setting realistic boundaries, and healthy helping vs. enabling. This ongoing team will meet weekly from 2/4/25- 4/1/25. | |
| Pathfinder Prayer Team - Wint/Spg '25 | Jesus says in Matthew 18:20, "For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them." This group invites you to meet and join with others in prayer between weekend services to pray for our community, the church, and any personal need in your heart. We hope to connect with God and each other using our time intentionally. Praying aloud is not required! This ongoing team meets weekly starting on 1/19/25. | |
| Prayer Shawl Team - Wint/Spg '25 | Do you crochet or knit? Would you like to bring your skill to a team that wants to bless others? Join this Action Team that will come together to create prayer shawls, beautiful shawls that have been intentionally made to bless people who are going through a difficult time in life and could benefit from a tangible gift of encouragement. We’ll also get to know each other in this team that hopes to be ongoing. This biweekly team will start on 1/15/25 and the full schedule (which is flexible based on the team) will be communicated by the leader. | |
| Shrek's Pastry Pundits | Shrek’s Pastry Pundits will taste and review pastries at various locations around St. Louis. Bring some pocket change for pastries and come hungry! This family friendly group will meet weekly for 8 weeks starting on 1/25/25. More details and locations will be provided by the leader. | |
| The Daniel Plan - 40 Days to a Healthier Life | This comprehensive, multi-week book and video study will help guide you into a healthy "Whole Life" approach to multiple areas of your life. The Daniel Plan addresses 5 key areas: Faith, Food, Fitness, Focus, and Friends. Using the book as a guiding resource, we will discuss how those 5 areas work together to restore health in the long run. As a group, participants will collaboratively determine one or two specific topics on which they would like to delve more deeply. Participants can purchase team meeting materials online at Christianbook.com or through Zondervan. Wear comfortable clothing as some fun 'optional' very light, non-strenuous exercises will be involved at each meeting. This team meets weekly for 8 weeks starting on 1/21/25. | |
| The Path Finders Hiking | If you like the phrase "off the beaten path" or Pathfinder's own "The best paths aren't paved," this team is for you. This hiking group will explore the surrounding areas of West County, roughly 4-5 miles and approximately 2 hours per hike. Tennis shoes or hiking shoes are recommended, hiking sticks if you prefer (not required), a water bottle, and bug spray as needed. The leader will send out trailhead information before each session meets. This biweekly team meets 7 times starting 3/1/2024. | |
| The Shack Guys - Winter '25 | This weekly Bible study is for men looking to grow in their faith while enjoying fellowship and good food! Join this team and get a taste for what you have been missing. This ongoing team meets weekly starting on 1/24/25. Materials needed and additional details will be communicated by the leader. | |
| Video Yoga | Join me and YouTube yoga guru "Yoga with Adriene" as we practice video-led, 30-40 minute sessions weekly. We’ll follow an intermediate-level flow playlist. Bring a yoga mat and water bottle. This weekly class meets for 16 weeks starting on 1/8/25. | |
| Wednesday Hiking | Get outdoors and join us on the trails. This group will meet weekly at local trails in the West County area, both on flat walking trails and cleared but inclined dirt trails. This 12-week team meets weekly beginning on 3/12/25. | |
| Weekend Hiking | Spring day hiking is here! For all moderate to semi-advanced level day hikers, this is the group for you. The St. Louis area is home to some of the best wilderness hiking trails around and we hope to hit some of the highest rated ones this spring. The hikes will be Saturday mornings on moderate level wilderness trails as rated by the All Trails app (no paved walkways). The hikes will be about 5 miles in length at a pace of 2.0 to 2.5 miles per hour (brisk walking speed) and an elevation gain of about 400 feet. If you are ready to get out into the woods, sign up and we will see you on the trail. This 6-week team meets weekly beginning on 3/29/25. | |
| Women in Leadership | Surround yourself with like-minded women looking to connect on a deeper level of personal growth and faith. We will learn from each other by sharing stories of the ups and downs of life and how we can find strength amid the struggles. Be inspired by guest speakers who will share their personal journey through various aspects of life, such as parenting, career, illness, leadership, business, and more! Grow alongside and encourage other women who are doing the work to become the best version of themselves. This team meets biweekly for 6 sessions starting on 1/16//25. | |
| Women Prayer Warriors | Join other women in the powerful practice of prayer. We'll begin with a short devotional followed by a sharing of prayer needs. Let's stand in the gap as prayer warriors for each other as sisters in Christ. This team will meet weekly beginning on 1/23/25 for 15 weeks. | |
| Women's Bible Study: 2nd Samuel | The Book of 2nd Samuel tells the story of David's ascent to the throne and his reign as king. Jump into this weekly study that started in the fall of 2024 and learn of David's strengths and weaknesses as a king and father. This team resumes study on 1/16/25 and will meet weekly for 12 weeks. | |
| Women's Event Planning Team | Hey, ladies! Join this established group of women who regularly gather to brainstorm, plan, and execute Pop-Up events for our Pathfinder women and the larger community. If you have a heart for serving, a creative mind, and/or know how to plan a good time, this team is for you! This team meets about once a month throughout the Action Team season (Jan-May) and as needed based on the events. The first meeting will be on 1/22/25. | |