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!

  • Focused Evangelism

    This month we be looking at focused evangelism.  We are blessed to have Jari & Tanya kicking it off with a focus on reaching New Agers.

    We will explore how we need to be relevant in sharing with people in our worlds.  We’ll look at marketplace and other avenues to share the Gospel message with those God brings across our paths.

    Led by Jari & Tanya Koivu; Lisa Cowling
    Location - Main Sanctuary
  • Newcomers

    God desires to be active in our lives to accomplish His purposes for us and through us and He has positioned HCF to help us realize these truths. By looking to key scriptures and our spiritual journeys to date, we will explore what God has to say about our callings and destiny.

    1. We will learn various ways that God has made Himself known to his disciples, how He has established HCF, and a sharing of testimonies
    2. Applying the truths of Eph. 4
    3. God has a destiny for each of us and we will look at what the Bible has to say about this and how we can see it materialize in our walk with Him.
    Led by Bob Connolly & Chris Opio
    Location - Nursery - Main Building (basement)
  • Discovering the Real You In Christ

    Embark upon a journey of discovering who you are created to be in Christ before the foundations of the world revealed through the word of God. How to overcome negative emotions, thinking and actions by becoming a doer of the word of God, through easy to learn precepts and practical application of how to renew your mind to be transformed into the image of Christ.

    1.The hidden Mystery: Christ in you the Hope of Glory
    2.The old man is dead
    3.Transforming into the image of Christ (renewing the mind) activation

    Led by Bob Beal & Robert Di Francesco
    Location - Leader’s Lounge - Main Building (basement)
  • Healing Of The Heart

    The Lord desires that we be whole and free to experience His presence fully, to have healthy relationships and move on to fulfill the destiny He intended. Engaging in a journey of healing of our hearts helps to best posture us for the fulness He has for us. Join us as we explore some foundational Biblical truths in dealing with life’s hurts and dismantling the enemy’s schemes.

    1. Judgments, Vows, Ungodly Expectancies
    2. The Power of Forgiveness
    3. Lies We Believe

    Led by Donna Sexton & Johanne Norris
    Location - Fellowship Room - Main Building (basement)
  • Mastering Your Health

    A 3 week course on caring for your temple! We will take a deep dive into health and wellbeing from a biblical perspective and foundation. We’ll discuss ways to improve your physical and emotional health and walk in healing body, soul, and spirit, while equipping you with the truths and tools you need to thrive in 2025!

    Led by Stephanie Nero-Martin
    Location - Living Room (10 Tom St.)
  • Enjoying Our Bibles

    We will look at how our Bible came to be and all that our Bibles can mean in our lives. We will participate in lots of “how to” exercises like… How to memorize; how to remember where in the Bible a passage is found; how to mark your Bible for best use; and the greatest aspect: how to become inspired to read and cherish our Bible’s as the voice of God in our lives. Come and enjoy a lite-hearted and fun look at a foundational element of our faith!… Please… bring your Bible!

    Led by Kevin & Lauren Taylor, Mike Frey
    Location - Upper Room (10 Tom St.)
  • Kindgom Kids

    For ages 4 – 13

    The kids will be continuing on with their series on dealing with emotions for the coming month.

    Sometimes children just don’t have the language to express what they are feeling inside and God cares about them and what they are going through.  The lessons and activities will help to introduce Jesus into their lives and give them tools to express to Him and others what they are going through.

    Led by Tiera Cowling & Shantaya Topsom
    Location - Kingdom Kids Room - Main Building (basement)
  • Lisa Cowling

    Next Step Leader
    Email Lisa Cowling