Community

Being a part of a community being transformed by Jesus Christ

community

Being a community transformed by Jesus Christ

Wednesdays at rimrock

Join us at the Main Campus for a Community Dinner followed by a variety of Classes and Small Groups to choose from.

fall 2025

FALL 2025: One Time Classes
First Step at Either Campus: This casual, one-time class gives you an opportunity to: learn more about Rimrock Church, ask questions, get connected, meet staff, visit with Elders, and meet new friends.  These classes will be offered on September 21, October 26, or December 7 at 10:30 am. For more information, email Julie at getconnected@rimrockchurch.com.
Community Dinner: 5:30-6:30pm
Classes & Small Groups: 6:30-8:00pm
Childcare is provided during classes and small groups

classes: fall 2025

Church history: We will continue to study church history and what we can learn from it. Starting at 6:30 pm in Room 202. Led by Mikel Homa.
practicing the way: An introduction to spiritual formation and exploration of the practices seen in Jesus'' life. Starting at 6:30 pm in the Office Lower Conference Room.  Led by Seth & Meaghan Lundeen.
DNA of Relationships: Series by Dr. Gary Smalley, Michael Smalley, and Robert Paul. Provides a framework for building strong relationships. Meeting September 10th-October 28th starting at 6:30 pm in the Library. Led by Kendra & James Aasgaard.
Biblical marriage 1+1>2 class: Join us in our home for a teaching on Biblical marriage, exploring God's brilliant design for bringing husbands and wives together in a covenant centered on Him. We'll cover love, respect, communication, forgiveness, and intimacy - with childcare provided for a freewill donation. Meeting September 17th to December 10th every other week at 6 pm. Contact office@rimrockchurch.com for more information and location.

small groups: fall 2025

Men's Group: 1 Samuel: We will be diving deeper together into the story of God's faithfulness in 1st Samuel. We will be able to discuss, learn and apply together the lessons of this epic history. Starting at 6:30 pm in Room 203.  Led by Josh Nebelsick & Ben Green.
Women's group: women of the word Hebrews: We will use the process previously learned in our study "Women of the Word" by Jen Wilkins to study the book of Hebrews. Starting at 6:30 pm in Room 201. Led by Noelle Ligtenberg & Jill Green.
Men's group: living by the letter - Hebrews: Explore profound truths of this powerful epistle. Meeting at the kitchen table in the office starting at 6:30 pm. Led by Tim Shoemaker & John Lightenberg.
Young Adults: Meet weekly for fellowship, fun & a time to meet others while going over the book of Isaiah.  For more information and location, contact Anna at anna15159@gmail.com or Caleb at Caleb.lavake@icloud.com
prayer group: Join us as we pray together. Meeting in the last office on the left in the hallway of the church office. Led by Marsha Balsley.
For more information about our kids  and youth Wednesday night programs visit the following:
Community Membership class at the main campus: This two-part series is an invitation to membership at Rimrock Church and gives insight into becoming actively engaged in our Rimrock worship community. Meeting two consecutive Sundays at the Main Campus, October 5 & 12 at 10:30 am. For more info contact Julie at getconnected@rimrockchurch.com.
Community membership class at rimrock downtown: Meeting November 3 from 6-8:15 pm at Rimrock Downtown. The same two classes as listed above all in one night. For more info contact Julie at getconnected@rimrockchurch.com

fall 2025 classes

Rimrock Classes focus on TEACHING the Bible (or Biblically based principles) in order to gain knowledge and understanding for biblical living. 

Fall classes

main campus

sunday

The gospel of Matthew: Join us for this verse by verse discussion and study that emphasizes Jesus is the Messiah King. Meeting at 9:00 am in Room 201. Led by Sherman Westvig & Daren Beckloff.
1 Samuel Sermon Discussion: Join us as we follow the pulpit teaching and explore the text inductively. We tend to take it slow, line by line, and ask God to show us the many facets of His Word.   Meeting at 9:00 am in the Library.  Led by Christian Dietz and Lee Miller.
Parables of Jesus: Meeting at 10:30 am in Room 202. Led by Mikel Homa.
Kid's Ministry at 9:00 am & 10:30 am (infant to 5th grade): We are in the middle of a 3-year journey exploring the big story of the Bible, using The Gospel Project in the Kids ministry rooms downstairs past the check-in stations. Led by Boomer Roland, Rachel Benham & Meagan Green.
Youth Ministry - Middle & high school at 9:00 am: Middle school is on a journey, exploring the big story of the Bible using The Gospel Project. They meet in the Youth Center and are led by Lindsey Hodgson. High school is studying the book of Romans.  They are meeting in the A-Frame and are led by Josh Hodgson.

teusdays

women's study: the sermon on the mount: This 9 session verse by verse study will give you the opportunity to learn from Jesus, just as His disciples did. Starting September 16, meeting Tuesdays, from 9:00-11:00 am at the Main Campus Room 109. Led by Wyonne Kaemingk and Kathy Breedlove.

Downtown campus

sunday

Women's Study: seamless: This study gives an understanding of the Bible as one complete story. Starting Sept 28, meeting from 6:00-7:30 pm in Rimrock Downtown Room 104. Led by Jana Shankle and Rebecca Gibbel.
Kids' ministry at 8:30 am & 10:30 am: (Infant to 5th Grade) We are in the middle of a 3-year journey exploring the big story of the Bible, using The Gospel Project. Meeting in RD Kids Ministry Rooms. Led by Julia Gruis, Dee Hays, and Meaghan Lundeen. 
RD youth group: 6th-12th graders, meet Sunday mornings at 10:15 a.m., in the lobby and head over to Bible study at the Hive meeting space (in main Street Square). For more information, contact Chris Parrish at chris@rimrockchurch.com.

mondays

Sacred stilLness: A journey of gratitude & presence: Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from your inner peace and God's presence? You're not alone - and there's a better way forward. Join us for Sacred Stillness, a transformative 4-week class designed to help you slow down, quiet the noise, and live from a place of gratitude, presence, and inner calm - reducing stress, deepening your connection with God, and building daily habits that bring lasting peace, clarity, and renewed spiritual and emotional well-being. Meeting September 8-29 from 6:30-7:30 pm at Rimrock Downtown rooms 103-104. Led by Tom Kovacs.

Tuesdays

Jesus in the old testament: Join us as we use the Bible to see how it points to Jesus in the Old Testament. Meeting from 6:00-7:30 pm, October 7th- October 28th in the Rimrock Downtown Sanctuary. Led by Evan Hays.
Life inc classes: Starting on September 9, Rimrock Downtown will be hosting 3 Life Inc classes: Bridges to Freedom, ReAlign Financial class, and Shadowlands Grief class. To sign up, go to loveinconline.com
Biblical marriage 1+1>2 class: Join us in our home for a teaching on Biblical marriage, exploring God's brilliant design for bringing husbands and wives together in a covenant centered on Him. We'll cover love, respect, communication, forgiveness, and intimacy - with childcare provided for a freewill donation. Meeting September 17th, December 10th every other week at 6 pm. Contact office@rimrockchurch.com for more information and location.
Young Adults: Meet weekly for fellowship, fun & a time to meet others while going over the book of Isaiah. Beginning September 8 at 7:00 pm.  For more information and location, contact Anna at anna15159@gmail.com or Caleb at Caleb.lavake@icloud.com

fall 2025 small groups

Rimrock Small Groups focus on building COMMUNITY & RELATIONSHIPS through Bible-centered conversation. 

Rimrock Downtown

Sundays
Kids' ministry at 8:30 am & 10:30 am: (Infant to 5th Grade) We are in the middle of a 3-year journey exploring the big story of the Bible, using The Gospel Project. Meeting in RD Kids Ministry Rooms. Led by Julia Gruis, Dee Hays, and Meaghan Lundeen. 
RD Youth Group: 6th-12th graders, meet Sunday mornings at 10:15 a.m., in the lobby and head over to Bible study at the Hive meeting space (in main Street Square). For more information, contact Chris Parrish at chris@rimrockchurch.com.
Women's Ministry Seamless: This study gives an understanding of the Bible as one complete story. Starting Sept 28, meeting from 6:00-7:30 pm in Rimrock Downtown Room 104. Led by Jana Shankle and Rebecca Gibbel.
Mondays
Sacred stillness A journey of gratitude & presence: Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from your inner peace and God's presence? You're not alone - and there's a better way forward. Join us for Sacred Stillness, a transformative 4-week class designed to help you slow down, quiet the noise, and live from a place of gratitude, presence, and inner calm - reducing stress, deepening your connection with God, and building daily habits that bring lasting peace, clarity, and renewed spiritual and emotional well-being. Meeting September 8-29 from 6:30-7:30 pm at Rimrock Downtown rooms 103-104. Led by Tom Kovacs.
Monday men's group: Join a group of men to discuss the Bible and discover how we can find meaning and purpose through God's Word. Meeting from 8:00-9:30 pm on Mondays, starting September 1st. Located in various homes, backyards, and garages. Join the GroupMe to get updates. For more information, contact Chris Parrish at chris@rimrockchurch.com.
Teusdays
Jesus in the old testament: Join us as we use the Bible to see how it points to Jesus in the Old Testament. Meeting from 6:00-7:30 pm, October 7th- October 28th in the Rimrock Downtown Sanctuary. Led by Evan Hays.
WEDNESDAYS
Wednesday Women's Group: Join us for a time of encouragement and fellowship. Meeting starting September 10th from 10:00 - 11:30 am in the Rimrock Downtown upstairs gathering space. Led by Cynthia Anderson & Elise Denn.
Small group at 507 main: Join this group to dive deeper into the sermon together. Meeting Wednesdays, from 5:30-7:00 pm, starting September 17th in the Rimrock Downtown upstairs Gathering Space. Led by Mike & Neil Krsnak.
THURSDAYS
Small group on the fairway: This group will study the prior week's sermon. Meeting on Thursdays from 6:00-7:15 pm, starting September 4th at Hamilton's home on the SW side of town. Childcare is provided. Led by Levi Hamilton. For more information, write levihamilton@gmail.com.
small group on the boulevard: Join us for weekly home small group time, including a meal, fellowship & sermon discussion. Meeting on Thursdays at 5:30 pm. Led by TJ & Elise Denn. For more information, write tdenn32@gmail.com.
FRIDAYS

downtown campus

monday

Monday men's group: Join a group of men to discuss the Bible and discover how we can find meaning and purpose through God's Word. Meeting from 8:00-9:30 pm on Mondays. Located in various homes, backyards, and garages. Join the GroupMe to get updates. For more information, contact Chris Parrish at chris@rimrockchurch.com.

wednesday

Small group at 507 main: Join this group to dive deeper into the sermon together. Meeting Wednesdays, from 5:30-7:00 pm, starting September 17th in the Rimrock Downtown upstairs Gathering Space. Led by Mike & Neil Krsnak.
Wednesday women's group: Join us for a time of encouragement and fellowship. Meeting from 10:00 - 11:30 am in the Rimrock Downtown upstairs gathering space. Led by Cynthia Anderson & Elise Denn.

thursday

Small group on the fairway: This group will study the prior week's sermon. Meeting on Thursdays from 6:00-7:15 pm at Hamilton's home on the SW side of town. Childcare is provided. Led by Levi Hamilton. For more information, write levihamilton@gmail.com.
small group on the boulevard: Join us for weekly home small group time, including a meal, fellowship & sermon discussion. Meeting on Thursdays at 5:30 pm. Led by TJ & Elise Denn. For more information, write tdenn32@gmail.com.

friday

Friday men's group: Join this group to fellowship and discuss the Bible with other men. Meeting 6:30-7:30 am in the Rimrock Downtown Cafe. Led by David Parrish.
Flourish women's group: Join a fun & thoughtful group of 20s and 30s women as we go through a year-long discipleship journey. Using the Flourish Mentor journal. Meeting at 6:00 pm on Thursdays at a house on the NE side of Rapid City. Led by Victoria Greenwald. For more information, write victoriaggreenwald@gmail.com.