Groups

Get Plugged In

You weren't meant to do life alone. At VBF,  Groups is where you'll find community beyond Sunday Mornings, with monthly gatherings, classes, activities, and the support you need for the hard seasons.

Why Groups Matter at VBF

Groups are about building meaningful connections with one another and growing closer to God. At VBF, we believe life is better together. When you get connected with others, your faith begins to move beyond Sunday and become part of your everyday life.

It is where you pray with someone walking through a difficult season, encourage one another, serve together, and build relationships centered on Jesus. This is where community is built, and spiritual growth happens.

Groups at VBF are more than just small groups. They represent the many ways you can connect, build relationships, grow in your faith, and find your place in the VBF family. 

Life Groups

Life Groups are where the church gets small. Meeting weekly or monthly — in homes and on campus — these groups are built around real friendships, shared meals, honest conversation, and growing in faith together.

Support Groups

Some chapters of life need deeper support. Celebrate Recovery, Grief Share, and Set Free are groups for walking through addiction, loss, and the hard stuff — with people who get it and a God who meets you there.

Classes & Short Term Studies

Our classes and short-term studies give you a chance to focus on one area and connect with others for a season. Through opportunities like Financial Peace, you can gain practical tools, build healthy habits, and discover biblical wisdom for everyday life.

Built for Every Season of Life

Whatever chapter you're in, there are people here walking it with you.

Women

Women's Life Groups offer a welcoming space to grow in faith, build meaningful friendships, and support each other through every season. 

Men

Men's Life Groups provide a space to grow in faith, build strong friendships, and encourage one another through real conversations. 

Mixed Groups

Mixed Life Groups are open to both men and women — a space to grow in faith, build authentic relationships, and support one another through honest, shared experiences.

Married Couples 

Married Couples Life Groups help couples strengthen their relationship through faith, fellowship, and meaningful discussions that lead to deeper connection and growth.

50+ | Seasoned Adults

50+ Life Groups are for our Seasoned Adults — a rich community of faith, laughter, and friendship. Also check out the Seasoned Adults Ministry (SAMs) for monthly group gatherings.

Young Adults (18–26)

Young Adults Life Groups are a place to land with people your age — chasing Jesus, asking honest questions, and building friendships that last past the season.

Youth

Youth Life Groups are for children and teens — age specific and separated by elementary, middle school, and high school. 

Family

Family Life Groups bring families together to grow in faith, build strong relationships, and support one another through fellowship, Bible study, and shared experiences.

Support Groups

Support Groups are topic-specific and provide safe spaces to learn, grow, and share with others who have been through similar life experiences. Real help for real hard things.

Activity Groups

Growth happens in community. Activity Groups center around recreational activities — basketball, fishing, pickleball, volleyball, and more — while fostering real friendship along the way.

Celebrate Recovery

A Christ-centered group for anyone ready to face hurts, habits, and hang-ups. A safe place to start getting free.

Grief Share

For anyone carrying the weight of losing someone. Show up and find people who understand and are willing to walk with you.

Set Free

A group for walking out of whatever's been keeping you stuck — freedom that lasts.

Cancer Survivors

A women's group for those walking through or past a cancer diagnosis — community, prayer, and shared strength.

Living Grace

A women's group, focused on mental well-being. A space to talk honestly about what you're carrying and find real support.

Women Anchored

Focused on mental well-being. A space to talk honestly about what you're carrying and find real support.

Women Divorce Care

For women walking through or recovering from divorce — with real support and real hope.

Mighty Women and Man Cave

Our monthly men’s and women’s gatherings are a place to share a meal, worship, hear an encouraging message, and build community with others at VBF.

Ways to Connect 

Monthly Gatherings 

Looking for an easy way to get connected? Mighty Women and Man Cave are monthly gatherings where you can enjoy worship, hear an encouraging message, and meet others at VBF. No pressure, no commitment—just come and join in.

Annual Retreats and Events 

Once-a-year experiences that anchor the whole year. Bigger weekends like our Men's Conference at Big Bear Lake, women's retreats, Hume Lake summer camps for students, and seasonal community events. These are the moments people talk about for years. 

Take Your Next Step

Getting plugged in is simple. Browse every current group in the Church Center app, find one that fits your week, your season, or your street, and sign up in a couple of taps. 

Upcoming Gatherings and Events

Beyond weekly groups, there's a full rhythm of monthly gatherings, annual events, and seasonal studies happening all year long at VBF.

Still Figuring Out Where You Fit?

If you're not sure where to start, we'll help you find your spot. Send us a note and a real person from our team will reach out, get to know you a little, and point you to the group that fits your season, your schedule, and your story.