Small groups provide a space to build authentic relationships, find encouragement, and walk through life alongside others. These sermon-based groups are centered on grace-filled connections, offering encouragement and support as you navigate life and faith alongside others with the same goal: growing closer to God. No matter what season you’re in, there's a place for you at Good Shepherd.
Community and connection for Every Season of Life
Ways to Connect and grow in faith
Small Groups will resume the week of September 7, 2025.
GROW IN Faith.
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high school youth small groups
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I grew up in the Northland of Kansas City and absolutely love every bit of being from the Midwest. I have a deep passion for the life changing work Jesus does through the environment of a small group. I love to write, read, and have conversations around faith and spirituality…hit me up anytime!
I have two amazing adult children, Brody & Olivia and my wife Tara and I have been married for over 30 years. It is my privilege and joy to serve at Good Shepherd.
My favorite BBQ restaurant is the original Joe’s Kansas City BBQ…you know the one in the gas station.
Bryan Rezen
Pastor of Discipleship and group coordinator
First, search for the group, date, and time that will work for you. You can view available groups here. Next, register for the small group, once registered the group coordinator will contact you.
All small groups are sermon based small groups. This means that the group will meet to read the scripture from the sermon and discuss how they will work to grow and apply it to their lives.
You don’t have to know anything about the Bible to attend. All we request is that you have a willing heart to be open to meet with others who have the same desire…grow in their faith life.
Small groups meet weekly from September to the first week in May. Small groups break during the summer and a 3-4 week break over the holidays
Joining a small group is a major commitment that we ask those who are attending to make. For most everyone it means rearranging your schedule to be able to attend. We ask for a goal of 3x a month attendance.
To keep small groups a safe place to grow in your faith it’s important to have a guide for how the group will behave together. The covenant helps everyone know how they will speak to each other and how they can be a support and encouragement as well.
No one will ever be asked to pray or read the Bible out loud. Small group members will be asked to participate in that way only if they desire to.
Compassionate Care Groups for Every Season
Find Support, Share Hope
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. At Good Shepherd, our care groups provide a safe and supportive community to walk with you through grief, addiction, caregiving, and more. Here, you’ll find understanding, encouragement and practical tools to help you along the way. Explore our groups below and discover how faith and community can make all the difference.
Good Shepherd offers support to parents who have loved ones who are addicts.
Parents with an adult child dealing with substance use disorder involving either drugs or alcohol find hope and support through Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL).
It’s not an easy journey, but you don’t have to go at it alone.
PALS
A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief.
Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way. The support group will be facilitated by Richard Beatty. Richard has been facilitating GriefShare at Good Shepherd for over 3 years. There is no cost for GriefShare.
Call (816) 734-2216 for more information.
GRIEFSHARE
Saturdays @ 8pm
Contact Dan Naylor
(816) 686-0106
Narcotics anonymous
A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief.
Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way. The support group will be facilitated by Richard Beatty. Richard has been facilitating GriefShare at Good Shepherd for over 3 years. There is no cost for GriefShare.
Call (816) 734-2216 for more information.
GRIEFSHARE
Saturdays @ 8pm
Contact Dan Naylor
(816) 686-0106
Narcotics anonymous
GriefShare is a 13-week support group led by Richard Beatty, providing a safe and welcoming space for those navigating the difficult emotions of grief.
Whether you’re facing recent loss or still processing past grief, you don’t have to walk this journey alone. GriefShare is completely free to attend—all are welcome.
Call (816) 734-2216 for more information.
GRIEFSHARE
Saturdays @ 8pm
Contact Dan Naylor
(816) 686-0106
Narcotics anonymous
A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief.
Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way. The support group will be facilitated by Richard Beatty. Richard has been facilitating GriefShare at Good Shepherd for over 3 years. There is no cost for GriefShare.
Call (816) 734-2216 for more information.
GRIEFSHARE
Saturdays @ 8pm
Contact Dan Naylor
(816) 686-0106
Narcotics anonymous
This group is for anyone whose life has been touched by cancer—whether you're currently in treatment, in remission, or walking alongside a loved one. This will be a safe, faith-centered space to share stories, offer encouragement, pray together, and find strength in community.
The support group will be led by cancer survivor Tiffany Hermsen and will meet at our Gladstone campus once a month beginning July 14th from 6:30-8:00pm.
If you have questions for Tiffany, you can reach her at tiffanyhermsen@gmail.com
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
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