Next Step Initiative

Growing Together

For three Sundays a month, three semesters a year (fall, winter and spring) after our time of worship together we break out into small groups. We have created several ‘living room’ spaces where we gather for an hour on various topics. Each month we choose a different topic in which to engage and newcomers can jump in any class at any time. Focused connection and equipping is the result! 

For over 8 years HCF has taken one Sunday a month for a ‘round table time’ in which we recreated a small group setting where people can connect, share and be in the Word together.  We have found that this values each person in our family as having a voice and an opportunity to contribute to encouraging and receiving from others. 

In September 2024 HCF launched the Next Step Initiative, restructuring our Sunday gatherings to create small group equipping within the Sunday experience 3 weeks of the month.   This helps us to make more intimate connections during our Sunday gathering time which helps with encouragement, accountability, and support.

The church (ecclesia) is us, the people, and we believe that the mandate of Ephesians 4:11-16 is a key for the coming harvest – to raise up disciples who equip and disciple others.

Check out our class offerings below!

  • Learning to Love the Old Testament

    Often believers find the Old Testament confusing. However, the Old Testament lays the foundation for, and points to the coming of Jesus.

    This course will provide the participant with a framework for understanding the Old Testament by exploring its structure and types of literature it contains.

    We will also create a timeline of the historical events in the Old Testament exploring major themes along the way.



    Led by Mike Frey
    Location - Fellowship Room, basement (main building)

  • Kingdom Kids

    Loving God from the Inside Out

    WHO GOD CREATED YOU TO BE
    The world delivers some pretty strong messages about who we should be, what we should do, and
    how we should act. But God made us to be very different from what the world says: We are his precious children, dearly loved, and called to love and serve Him.
    Objective: Kids will learn that God speaks to us with His love and truth.
    Memory Verse: “We are God’s creation. He created us to belong to Christ Jesus. Now we can do good works. Long ago God prepared these works for us to do (Deuteronomy 6:5)




    Led by Tiera Cowling and team
    Location - Kid's Room, downstairs, main building

  • Creative Communion

    Our walks with God don’t ever have to be boring! We can engage in so much more to connect
    with the Lord other than just ‘doing a daily reading.’ Over three weeks we will explore examples from the Bible of how God calls us to commune with Him in creative ways and explore new possibilities for our
    own intimate communion with Jesus. We read in Scripture how the Lord dramatically met people in everyday life and He is calling us to ‘come away’ and meet with Him as well.
    A Bible and journal will be helpful for this class.

    Led by Lisa Cowling, Terry Duguid
    Location - Fellowship Room, downstairs, main building

  • Financial Freedom

    Join us for a practical, faith-based series inspired by Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. In Session 1 learn how to manage money, stop overspending, and create margin. Session 2 focuses on relationships—discover money personalities, improve communication, and set shared goals. Session 3 brings it all
    together with a hands-on spending plan, tracking tools, and strategies to stick with your budget.
    Each session includes interactive activities and bonus tools like a Money Personality Quiz and
    Spending Tracker. Take control of your finances, strengthen your relationships, and honor
    God with your resources. Sign up today and start your journey to financial freedom.

    Led by Mark Orr
    Location - Living Room, main floor, 10 Tom St.

  • 9 Great Thoughts

    This will be a discussion of 9 foundational truths of our Christian faith. The emphasis is on using     these truths in our everyday thought lives like tools which help us accomplish our life’s vision.

    Led by Kevin and Lauren Taylor
    Location - Upper Room - Upper Level 10 Tom

  • Newcomers

    Come meet with Pastor Bob to learn about the DNA of HCF; examine biblical examples of
    people who put their faith in Jesus and how that compares to our own journey of faith.
    Along the way we’ll get to know each other better and grow in our understanding of what it
    means to be a follower of Jesus.

    Led by Bob Cowling
    Location - former nursery, downstairs, main bldg

  • Healing Of The Heart – 201

    Healing of the Heart 201 series will focus on Demonic Oppression and Deliverance.  We will be covering the following topics:

    Week One:

    Biblical foundations for deliverance

    Connection Between Inner Healing and Deliverance

    Week Two:

    Demonic Strongholds:  How they gain ground in our lives and how to dismantle them

    Week Three:

    Walking in Victory and Staying Free

    This is an introductory series that will believe will help to lay a foundation for freedom in our lives!

    Led by Donna Sexton & Johanne Norris
    Location - Nursery, downstairs, main building

  • Lisa Cowling

    Next Step Leader
    Email Lisa Cowling