Connect Groups

We create opportunities for churches to do ministry outside the four walls, by promoting "Connect Groups". A Connect Group is an opportunity for followers of Christ to share their faith with unchurched community members in a non-confrontational, relational way. We launch connect groups through conversations with the community, like the YMCA, Housing Commission Centers, senior and retirement homes and local businesses.

Connect Groups utilize various strategies. They range from the "Alpha Course" videos, to LIfe Recovery Bible Studies, to "The Chosen" Video series.

Alpha is used worldwide and has been translated into 112 different languages. It is an evangelistic course which seeks to introduce the basics of the Christian faith through a series of talks and discussions. It is often promoted to potential participants as "an opportunity to explore the meaning of life.” It has been used in churches, homes, workplaces, prisons, universities and a wide variety of other locations. There are 15 sessions in the course and has both adult and youth versions available.

The Life Recovery Bible Study is a resource that uses the 12-step AA and NA philosophy to communicate the gospel to those in recovery. The beauty of this resource is how it takes those in recovery deeper into the Biblical truths that apply to their everyday life. To be honest this approach is transforming in so many ways. We now have many groups meeting using this resource. Most are in our community, but several groups are even in our detention center at the St. Clair jail.

As you will see below, these connect groups are housed in the community, in restaurants, businesses, as well as our jail.

As of 2023 well over 20 groups are multiplying quicker than we can keep up with them. Some of these groups have been launched with the help of OT, but many are now multiplying on their own. The best part is that all these teams are coming from local churches. God is moving strong and fast in this area of ministry. Contact Randy Bennett, our Outreach Coordinator if you are interested in helping continue this countywide evangelistic effort or would just like to learn more.

Connect Group	Host	Days	Time	Location	Description
Faith & Film	Questions/RSVP: Tami Cronce (810) 357-1588 or Roxie Davis (586) 838-9053	Wednesdays Starting February 25, 2026	4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	1101 4th Street, Port Huron, MI	Join us each week as we watch all five seasons of "The Chosen". Fellowship, conversation, and refreshments!
Faith & Film	Questions/RSVP: Tami Cronce (810) 357-1588 or Roxie Davis (586) 838-9053	Thursdays, Starting February 26, 2026	3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	3000 Leona Ave., Fort Gratiot, MI	Join us each week as we watch all five seasons of "The Chosen". Fellowship, conversation, and refreshments!
Sacred Heart Richmond	Nadine Weaver - Sponsored by: Light of Christ Lutheran Church	Sundays	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Celebrate Recovery Group	Nadine Weaver	Thursday	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	4053 Ravenswood Rd, Marysville, MI 48040
Lake Huron Woods Senior Living Community Chapel Services	Nathaniel Tucker - Pollina Ave. Holiness Church	Once a Month Sunday Night Service
SONS Woodworking Connect Group	Bruce Clark, Steve Bricker	Monday Afternoons		55 15th Street, Port Huron, MI 48060
Dorchester Apts. Connect Group	Mary Hewlett	Tuesday Afternoons
Huron House Historical Bible Study	David Black, Gary Mose	Thursdays	7:30 PM
Grandview Towers Connect Group	Jim Jabe, Dave Taube - East China Fellowship Baptist Church
Palmer Park Bible Study in St. Clair	Donald Gildenpte - Blue Water Christian Church
Yale Countryside Church Life Recovery Bible Study	Ron Hassan				Life Recovery Bible Study
Life In Christ Life Recovery Bible Study	Lee Chamberlin	Tuesdays	6:30 PM		Life Recovery Bible Study
Drydock Life Recovery Bible Study	Paul and Wendy Heid	Tuesdays	6:00 PM		Life Recovery Bible Study
Clearview Rehabilitation Center Life Recovery Bible Study	Dennis Crimmins	Wednesdays	7:00 PM		Life Recovery Bible Study
Sacred Heart Life Recovery Bible Study	Dennis Crimmins, Al Pionk	Thursdays	5:30 PM		Life Recovery Bible Study
East China Life Recovery Bible Study	Rick and Diane Collins, Kirk Slowinski			5200 Park, East China Township, MI 48054	Life Recovery Bible Study
BWROC Life Recovery Bible Study	Ron Bennett, Tim Anderson, Jackie Bennett, Rich Sayers	Thursdays	11:00 AM	617 10th St, Port Huron, MI 48060	Life Recovery Bible Study
BWROC Life Recovery Bible Study	Rick and Diane Collins, Randy Bennett, Jeff Sabastian	Sundays	6:30 PM	617 10th St, Port Huron, MI 48060	Life Recovery Bible Study
BWROC Life Recovery Bible Study	Bruce Clark, Rick Collins, John Grenfell, Pat Patterson, Jeff Sabastian	Thursdays	6:30 PM		Life Recovery Bible Study
St. Clair County Jail Ministries					Operation Transformation now works closely with Reach The Forgotten Ministries and Paul Zeller. There are now dozens of Bible Studies and other related ministries under their Oversight. We are excited to continue a close relationship with their ministry.