People need people.

small groups

We believe that people need people, which is why we’re launching new small groups the week of September 8, 2025. Below are groups that are available in and around the Lee’s Summit area. It’s a great place to begin to connect with others, discuss the previous Sunday’s message and care for and pray for one another.

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Teachman Small Group
Led by Donna & Brad Teachman
Mondays | 6:30pm | SE Kansas City
Group Description: Retired

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Lennan Small Group
Led by Jennifer Lennan
Tuesdays | 6:30pm | Central Lee’s Summit
Group Description: Women

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Schreckenghaust Small Group
Led by Ryan & Rebekah Schreckenghaust
Thursdays | 6:30pm | SW Lee’s Summit
Group Description: Parents

This group is at capacity.

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Wright Small Group
Led by Chloe & Nate Wright
Mondays | 5:30pm | West Lee’s Summit
Group Description: Young Adults - 30’s

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Duffey Small Group
Led by Donna Duffey & Susan Foster
1st & 3rd Wednesdays | 6:30pm | SW Lee’s Summit
Group Description: Women 50+

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Embry Small Group
Led by Cigi Embry
Thursdays | 6:30pm | SW Lee’s Summit
Group Description: Moms

This group is at capacity.

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Allen Small Group
Led by Staci Allen
Tuesdays | 6:30pm | Central Lee’s Summit
Group Description: Women

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Astleford Small Group
Led by Dan Astleford
Lee’s Summit
Group Description: Open To All

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Allison Small Group
Led by Lori & Donald Allison
Tuesdays | 6:30pm | South Kansas City
Group Description: Couples

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King Small Group
Led by Andrew & Lisa King
Sunday Afternoons | Central Lee’s Summit
Group Description: Parents

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Anxious for Nothing Bible Study

  • Coming soon

  • "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7. Join me in a Biblical study about finding peace and joy and calm in a chaotic world. We will be using Scripture as a resource and reading "Anxious for Nothing", a book by Max Lucado.

  • Leader: Mike Mokert

    Availability: OPEN

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Knitting & Crocheting Group

  • 4th Tuesday of the month.

  • Join us on Tuesday mornings to spend a few hours creating any fiber related art or craft (knitting, crochet, quilting, etc) while we get to know each other and share prayer requests! If you don’t have a project you’re working on, join Jo in knitting or crocheting shawls for female chemo patients. See you there!

  • Leader: Lori Deason & Jo Bransgaard

    Availability: OPEN

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Pew to 5k Running Group

  • Sundays & Tuesdays

  • Have you promised yourself that this year you’d get back in shape? Did you hate running in gym class but wouldn’t mind getting a little more fit? This group will follow a proven “Couch to 5K” program with a goal of finishing a 5K foot race together this spring. Participants will learn the “walk/run” method and will alternate brisk walking with jogging. If your physician is ok with it, we’ll pray, walk, shuffle, jog, laugh, sweat, and even memorize a verse or two as we grow stronger.

  • Leader: Tom Moore

    Availability: OPEN

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Serve at Animal Shelters Group

  • Once a month, day varies.

  • Do you like to work with animals? This group will be serving at a local pet shelter at least once a month together. Our time together may be anything from dog/cat enrichment and socialization, dog walking, cleaning and/or sorting donations. Participants must be 18+ in order to handle the animals.

  • Leader: Anne Norton

    Limit: 6

    Availability: OPEN

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Card and Board Games

  • Once a month.

  • If you enjoy getting together with people to play games, this is the group for you. Open to all different types of games (strategy, deception and deduction, card, party, resource, etc.). Hoping to meet about once a month to play games and socialize, while we enjoy some food and drinks!

  • Leader: Sam Spangler

    Availability: OPEN

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Mom’s Favorite Things Group

  • Times and locations vary.

  • You've heard of Oprah's favorite things? Well, this is a Mom's favorite things group! The group will meet monthly and feature a variety of locations & activities, such as a coffee shop, dinner out, game night, nature walk or concert in the park. The group will choose the activity and switch things up but the common thread will be mom's having fun doing their favorite things.

  • Leader: Heather Astleford

    Availability: OPEN

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Photography Group

  • Once a month. Time and place vary.

  • Interested in photography? In this group, we will learn basic to advanced skills and techniques in photography. We will collaborate and learn from each other so be ready to start making connections and putting those skills into work! Meeting time and place will vary.

  • Leader: Christian Rangel

    Availability: OPEN

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Trail Walking & Talking

  • 1st Friday morning of each month.

  • Join me on the first Friday morning of each month as we walk and talk about faith, life, and community! The walking paths will vary each month and will be limited to Lee's Summit. Grab your walking shoes and a water bottle and let's get moving!

  • Leader: Staci Allen

    Limit: 8

    Availability: OPEN

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Homebrewing Group

  • Third Saturday of each month.

  • Have you ever been interested in homebrewing? This group will meet at least once a month and discuss all things homebrewing related and brew some beer. We will discuss things like mashing, fermenting, lagering, and kegging. We may go tour some local craft breweries. Participants must be 21+.

  • Leader: Aaron Norton

    Limit: 10

    Availability: OPEN

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Motorcycle Group

  • Once a month on a Saturday morning.

  • Once a month, we will gather on our motorcycles and hit the open road for about 2-3 hours of group riding. In addition to enjoying a great ride, we’ll incorporate opportunities to bless others through service or donations. If it has two or three wheels you are welcome to join us, no brand exclusivity here! As long as riders are willing to follow safe group riding practices, everyone is welcome.

  • Leader: Scott Ramsey

    Availability: OPEN

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Project Prep Team

  • Once a month, day varies.

  • Project Prep Team is a group that gets together to be the extra hands that complete projects that our various teams are working on. There is often curriculum from early childhood that needs to be prepared, or putting together family activities. Having the extra hands is a huge blessing as we prepare activities for the families we serve.

  • Leader: Rachel Mitchell

    Availability: OPEN

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Difference Makers

  • Determined on a case-by-case basis.

  • Do you want to make a difference in the community around you? Then this is the group for you! We come together to serve as we hear about the specific needs around us. We help meet physical needs such as property clean-up, one time maintenance issues, and any other needs determined on a case-by-case basis.

  • Leader: Mindi Jones (Mark Stoddard, Dave Meyer, Ron Estep, & Pam Elkins)

    Availability: OPEN

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Kayaking Group

  • Once a month.

  • Join me once a month in kayaking on various lakes & rivers this summer! I have paddled about 3,000 miles since 2014, and it is the quiet times paddling, connecting with my faith and viewing a full moon that makes kayaking special.

  • Leader: Wayne Lockyer

    Availability: OPEN

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Property Care

  • Twice a month, day varies.

  • First impressions are important and The Summit Church is no different. If you would like to be a part of helping us make a great impression then come and be a part of the Property Care Community Group. Twice a month this group will work with the staff to keep the outside property looking great by helping to pull weeds, do light tree maintenance, mow the large fields and other outside duties. If you love to be outside and work in the yard, this is a great place for you to meet others and help the Church.

  • Leader: Caleb Posten

    Limit: 6

    Availability: Open