Build Intentional Community.
Connecting in community is meaningful.
CSF has several small groups meeting all over campus and throughout Bloomington.
Small groups are a space where a wide spectrum of personalities, interests, and backgrounds can feel welcome and cared for.
We do this in community, hearing perspectives, asking questions, identifying confusion, and clarifying life with God, as the people/children of God.
Check out our small groups this year!
MENS
MONDAYS
The Gospel of John
On-campus, 7pm
Join Jack and Coda as they lead an in-depth study of the Gospel of John. Follow the link below to get connected!
WOMENS
MONDAYS
The book of Acts
On-campus, 7pm
Hello! I’m Hannah, and I was a part of CSF during my time at IU. I graduated in 2019, but my sister, Rachel, is currently a senior at IU and living at the CSF house this year! I now live and work in Bloomington, and my husband and I are a part of Sherwood Oaks Christian Church. I am so thankful for the Christ-centered community that CSF provided during my time at IU, and I am so excited to continue to be a part of what God is doing through CSF!
WOMENS
TUESDAYS
The book of Hebrews
Off-campus, 7pm
Whitney: Hello! My name is Whitney Lin and I just recently got married this summer! I graduated in May and am doing a master’s program in healthcare management through IU. I used to be on CSF’s Little 500 team and was the captain last year! I am a huge lover of coffee so I’m always down for a coffee run! I want to lead a small group because I want to discuss and learn more about Jesus and grow with other Christian women! I also would love to be there for the college girls and anyone who may need help and/or advice about things. I’m so excited for this year and to meet new faces!
Ashlyn: Hey my name is Ashlyn Cheesman and I am a senior studying Exercise Science. This is my 3rd year living in the CSF house and I serve on our leadership team as house director. Like Whitney I am always down for a coffee date or anything involving ice cream. I’m so excited to help Whitney lead a small group this year and dive into Gods word with other young women!
CO-ED
TUESDAYS
1 Corinthians - 2 Timothy
On-campus, 7:30pm
Hi, I’m Andrew Sherman! I’m a biochemistry major that transferred to IU from Rose-Hulman last year. In my free time, I’m probably around the CSF house hanging out or at the Common Room on Monday nights playing MTG. My group is going to be going through Paul’s letters and what we can learn from problems the early church encountered.
GRAD STUDENTS
TUESDAYS
Content TBD
Off-campus, 7:30pm
Hi everyone! We’re Kyle and Mackena Beyersdorf. As graduate students at IU, we’re passionate about creating a Christ-centered community for those navigating the transition from undergrad to young adulthood. We got married last December in our home state of Wisconsin and recently welcomed a bernedoodle puppy named Ivy into our lives!
MEN
Flexible Meeting
Better Man
Off-campus, Time TBD
Men live in a day and time where it isn’t clear how they are to work, play, love and serve. Conflicting messages tell men to lead, while others say get out of the way. Men need a definition of manhood, one that is timeless and authoritative. Men need a community to unpack and apply that definition, and we will strive to build that network here. We begin this semester by completing a series called “BetterMan” – an 11-week discussion plan that highlights the key principles of biblical manhood.
Leif Madsen is a clinical associate professor in the school of public health at IU Bloomington where he teaches graduate athletic training students. Across his tenure in academia, Leif has found immense value in mentoring college students as they navigate young adulthood, and he looks forward to using this small group to help motivate young men to lead God-centered lives. In his free time, Leif enjoys camping, hiking, playing music, and completing various home renovations…but the light of his world is his family, including his wife of 11 years, Amanda, and their two daughters Brenna (6) and Reese (2).
WOMEN
WEDNESDAYS
Brave & Beloved: an In-depth Study of Women of the Bible
On-campus, 7:00pm
My name is Stephanie Micheal, and I was part of CSF in college and it changed my life - I’ve been serving as a Campus Minister with CSF since I graduated. Love getting to meet and learn from college women at such an important time in their lives. Let’s dig deeper into the story of women in the Bible together.
MEN
WEDNESDAYS
Practicing the Way
Off-campus, 6:30pm
A Book Study on Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus, Become Like Him, Do as He Did. Our goal will be to read through the book over the course of the semester, while also engaging in discussions about the concepts described in the book, our own experiences with its content, as well as how we plan to apply it to our lives. The ultimate hope is to encourage one another onward into a deeper devotion to Jesus. The only things you’ll need are a copy of Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer, a Bible, and a willingness to read the text and chat with fellow brothers!
Hi there! My name is Jack Durnil and I’m Joe’s taller, cooler, redder, older brother! I was involved with CSF all four years I was at IU, and I lived in the CSF house for two of those years. I just moved back to Indiana from Florida a little over a year ago and am currently working at the Kelley School of Business in the BEPP Department.
WOMEN
FRIDAYS
Women of the Bible
On-campus, 4:00pm
God has given us the gift of Scripture for many different reasons, and one of these reasons is to see the way He has worked in the lives of His people in the past. It’s important to look closely at the people God has chosen to include in His Word, and in this group, we’ll look specifically at the women of the Bible and how God used them to build His Kingdom. Then we’ll discuss how we can apply the lessons we learn to our own lives & in our modern generation. Our goal will be to increase our knowledge of God’s ways and to grow in our ability to be godly women!
Hey guys - my name is Keaton St.Clair! I’m originally from Evansville, and now I’m a student at IU studying Nonprofit Management + Leadership. This will be my second year living at the CSF house & my first year serving on their leadership team. I’m currently an intern at Redeemer Community Church, and I’m working towards a career in full time ministry after graduation!
MEN
FRIDAYS
Content TBD
Off-campus, 4:45pm
Cary Curry has been a part of CSF for 15 years. Not only does he serve as a small group leader and mentor, he faithfully served as a board member for over 5 years. Cary has discipled over 200 young men and has even co-authored a book, "An Unlikely Discipler", on the importance of discipleship in the church and work- place. He is a certified counselor and God continues to use him to minister to others in so many ways. Cary and his wonderful wife, Julie, have two sons: Joseph (and wife Savannah) and James.
CO-ED
SATURDAYS
Proverbs & Pizza
On-campus, 7pm
A Bible study/open forum for the Book of Proverbs, covering the entire book in one semester. Our hope for our small group is to create an environment which drives participants to introspect and apply Scripture, as well as to provide a safe space for discussion and community.
Hello! My name is Miguel Gambetta, this is my third year at IU and my second with CSF–first year in leadership. I’ve lived in Indiana my whole life, and am a huge fan of everything that Bloomington has to offer. My primary academic focus is a degree in Neuroscience, but outside of school (and more importantly), I love finding good books, playing/making/listening to music, going on long drives, and spending intentional time with intentional community.