miniChurch Guide - Summer 2025
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Summer 2025
Guide
FAQs
WHAT ARE miniCHURCHES?
A miniCHURCH is an intentional gathering of people on a regular
basis. It is a place where you can connect with others who share
your interests, are in a similar stage of life, or have experience in
an area you would like to grow in.
WHY DO WE HAVE miniCHURCHES?
miniCHURCHES have one purpose: to bring people together. We
believe God created us to live in relationship with others, and only
then can we live the full life He intends for us. Sharing life with each
other is part of our design, but meaningful relationships are not
always easy to find. That’s why miniCHURCHES exist - to make these
life-changing relationships relevant and accessible to you.
WHY SHOULD I JOIN A miniCHURCH?
It is through doing life together that our problems become smaller,
and God uses others to bring healing, support, and encouragement to
our lives - whether we realize we need it or not. Your miniCHURCH
will quickly become a place where others don’t just know your name,
they care about what is happening in your life. Some are designed for
men, women, or youth, while others focus on marriage and family or
another specific interest. With a variety to choose from, we know you
will find the perfect fit.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
Use this catalog to find the group that’s right for you, then
contact the group leader to get more information.
LOVE. FRIENDSHIP. ACCEPTANCE.
They are essential needs for a fulfilling,
satisfying life. At Amazing Grace Fellowship,
we believe one way to meet those needs is
by living in community.
Through miniCHURCHES, you can connect
with people who enjoy similar hobbies, who
are hungry for more spiritual wisdom and
revelation, and who sees you as family.
This season, don’t forsake the assembling of
yourselves. Instead, as iron sharpens iron, let's
come together and grow, cry, and laugh
as a family.
AGF LIFE DEVELOPMENT
Life Development is AGF’s systematic process to help you grow in
Christ and become all that He has called you to be. We believe that
the job of the church is not just to accomplish ministry (Helping
People), but to help everyone discover their purpose and to fulfill that
purpose by equipping and using the gifts that God has given them.
When The Church (People) is equipped and doing what God has called
them to do, we expand the reach and influence of the church to help
more people (Eph. 4:11-16). We encourage you to commit yourself to
the AGF Life Development Process so that you can become who God
created you to be and fulfill all that God has called you to experience.
Sign up for Life Development classes at:
https://agf.org/ministries/life-development
KNOWING GOD
Date and Time: Sunday, September 21 @ 11 AM
Location: AGF Fireside Room
Frequency: Quarterly
Knowing God is to help you build and nurture a foundation of
knowledge in God, who He is, what He’s done, and who you are in
Christ. Knowing God is the foundation that leads to our spiritual
growth. Knowing God is an 8-week class and is the first step in the
AGF Life Development growth process. This class is for everyone,
whether you have been a Christian for a day or your whole life. There
is no prerequisite to enroll in the class.
Leaders: Mo Nihill | Ray & Diane Rose
(208) 736-0727
BECOMING FAMILY
Date and Time: May 18 & September 21 @ 11 AM
Location: AGF Fellowship Hall
Start Date: May 18 & September 21 @ 12:15 PM
Becoming Family is the process of getting planted in the local church by
helping you understand the history, structure, beliefs, and practices of
AGF. There is no prerequisite to enroll in the class.
Leaders: Pastor Lynn Schaal | Pastor Rob Heidemann
(208) 736-0727
DISCOVERING PURPOSE
Date and Time: September 21 @ 11 AM
Location: AGF Corinth Classroom (NE part of AGF)
Start Date: September 21
We want to help you hear “Well Done!” by helping you discover and
fulfill the call of God in your life. Discovering Purpose is a 12-week class
that is offered multiple times throughout the year and is your next step
after you’ve completed both “Knowing God” and “Becoming Family.”
Leader: AGF Adminstration
(208) 736-0727
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Date and Time: September 21, 2025 @ 6 PM
Location: AGF Fireside Room
This part of the process is meant to be more than just teaching, but to
provide a hands-on environment to help you apply your passion and
your gifts to what God has called you to – in other words – to fulfill
your purpose! We will use the examples of Paul mentoring Timothy as a
framework for what it means to lead others and to use our gifts to fulfill
the call of God in our lives.
Making a Difference is a 10-week course only offered once a year in the
Fall. It is also the final step in the AGF Life Development process. You
must have completed “Knowing God”, “Becoming Family”, and
“Discovering Purpose” to enroll in this course.
Leaders: Pastor Lynn Schaal | Pastor Rob Heidemann
(208) 736-0727
AGF KIDS & FAMILY
KAGF 105.5
KAGF is a ministry of Amazing Grace Fellowship, our own Christian
Radio Station.
AMAZING GRACE ACADEMY
Amazing Grace Academy Classical Christian School was established in
2023 as a Christian School committed to connecting students to
timeless truth while growing in virtue to serve others. Students will
be immersed in an environment where the timeless truth found in the
Scriptures (Holy Bible), coupled with the wisdom from the ages, form
the foundation for learning to flourish. A virtuous, strong moral
character will be encouraged and modeled as the way to navigate life
within a Christian worldview.
Headmaster: Mrs. Christian Ott
cott@amazinggrace.academy | (208) 736-0727
AGF KIDS
Sundays: 9 AM & 11 AM
Wednesdays: (Sept-May) 7 - 8 PM
Location: AGF Kid’s Wing
AGF Kids Director: Amanda Weibert
amanda@agf.org
AGF YOUTH
Date and Time: Sundays @ 7 PM
Location: AGF Youth Room
Start Date: Year-Round
Date and Time: Wednesdays (Sept-May) 7 - 8 PM
Location: AGF Youth Room
Start Date: Seasonal
AGF Youth is a great place for teens in 6th - 12th grade. There is
worship, a Bible message, discussions, and hangout times. It's an
excellent place for students to be spiritually fed, connect, and grow.
AGF Youth Pastor: Zach Ivey
agfyouth@agf.org
(208) 736-0727
SUMMER ACTIVITY
CONNECTION
What activities do you enjoy? Walking, running, biking, kayaking,
pickleball, tennis, golf, hiking, camping, other activities, or you name
it. Take a moment and visit our QR CODE. Enter the data requested.
We will coordinate the data, then send you the interest matches.
You can then make the contact, coordinate the meeting, build
opportunities, and develop your shared interest/activity.
INTEREST GROUPS
Walking in Grace: Where Steps & Faith
Connect
Dates and Times: June 7th @ 9 AM, July 12th @ 9 AM, August 2nd @
8:30 AM, September 6th @ 8:30 AM
Start Date: June 7th @ 9 AM
Join our friendly community of walkers who share a love for fresh air
and faith! Come discover the entire Canyon Rim Trail from start to
finish. We meet monthly to enjoy God's creation, share
encouragement, and build meaningful friendships while getting our
steps in. No experience necessary — just bring comfortable shoes, an
open heart, and let's walk this journey together! All fitness levels
welcome as we strive to strengthen both body and spirit.
06/07 - Corner of Parkview and Canyon Rim Rd to Canyon Crest
Event Centre and back
07/12 - Canyon Crest Event Centre to Sportsman’s and back
08/02 - Sportsman’s to Evel Knievel Jump-site and back
09/06 - Jump-site to Shoshone Falls and back
Leaders: Hannah Tyrrell | Deyanira Doria-Guzman
208-613-5931 | 208-420-1591
PHOTOGRAPHY ADVENTURES
Date and Time: Every Other Saturday, Time Varies
Location: Varies, Contact Leader
Start Date: Ongoing
Finding the beauty in God's nature and using our cameras to capture
HIS amazing creations. All cameras are welcome as are all skill levels.
Leader: Zandra Moorhead
zandra@agf.org
WE “R” CHRISTIAN WRITERS!
Date and Time: 2nd & 4th Fridays @ 8:30 AM
Location: Contact Group Leader
Start Date: Ongoing
Do you have a story waiting to be written? We have three seats available
for adults who have a story inside of them. This group is intended for
those who desire to write for the Christian market and
need help moving forward. Is that you? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
Our group consists of Christian writers in just about every genre:
fiction, non-fiction, children, middle-grade readers; women’s ministry;
poetry, business development; leadership; Bible studies; memoirs,
screenwriting, leadership. We R Christian Writers!
Leader: Carole Barber
carole.barber.author@gmail.com
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