are a vital part of the life of Turning Point United Methodist Church (TPUMC). TPUMC actually began as a SGM meeting in people's homes in the late 1980's. We met monthly at first, and later weekly in people's homes, and grew as a small group for 8-10 years prior to our first Pastor being assigned in the late 1990's. Like that early SGM, it is there that we try to meet the felt needs and struggles of people in our communities. The context of small groups is where genuine caring and loving relationships are developed, and discipleship training and accountability takes place.

All SGM's at TPUMC are based on several important principles. SGM's will include:
1. Bible studies done as a part of each session
2. Meeting on a regular basis (such as weekly)
3. Intentionally leading into new and different, diverse
4. Training for those in the existing SGM
5. Meeting in homes or other places in the community (some meet at TPUMC)
6. Being lay led
7. Being originated based on a brief proposal which supports the core values and mission

We currently have several groups that are growing and doing the work of Turning Point:

1. Ladies Bible Study--Meets Monday Evenings at 7:00 p.m. at Turning Point. It is lead by Kay Jacobs at 419-931-4013 or email: wkjacob@buckeye-express.com
2. Bible Study--Meets Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 p.m. at Turning Point. All are welcome!
3. Bowling Green Home Group--This group meets in Bowling Green, Ohio and is led by Bob and Vicki Smith on Friday evenings. They are currently using Contagious Christianity materials as they explore the impact our faith in Jesus Christ has on our families.
4. Media Team --This group was formed to provide technical, audio and video support. Computer prep and work, Mixing Board, Photography, Video Projections, Video Recording of Sermons,Video editing, Webcasting .
5. Discipleship Class -- You are welcome to join us on Sundays @ 10am.