
Koza is not Koza without you!
Life groups are small, intentional gatherings within a church community designed to foster deeper relationships, spiritual growth, and mutual support. Typically meeting weekly or biweekly in homes, cafés, or church spaces, these groups provide a more personal setting than traditional Sunday services. Members study the Bible together, pray, share life experiences, and encourage one another in their faith journeys.
Life groups often reflect the diversity of the church, with some organized by age, life stage, interests, or geographic location. Whether it's young adults navigating college life, parents raising children, or seniors seeking fellowship, each group creates a space where people feel known and valued.
Beyond spiritual development, life groups serve as a vital support system. In times of joy or hardship, members rally around one another—offering meals, prayers, or simply a listening ear. Many groups also engage in outreach, serving their neighborhoods through acts of kindness or community projects.
Ultimately, life groups embody the heart of the church: living out faith in everyday life, building authentic relationships, and growing together in Christ. They transform large congregations into close-knit communities where discipleship thrives and love is practiced tangibly.
Life groups often reflect the diversity of the church, with some organized by age, life stage, interests, or geographic location. Whether it's young adults navigating college life, parents raising children, or seniors seeking fellowship, each group creates a space where people feel known and valued.
Beyond spiritual development, life groups serve as a vital support system. In times of joy or hardship, members rally around one another—offering meals, prayers, or simply a listening ear. Many groups also engage in outreach, serving their neighborhoods through acts of kindness or community projects.
Ultimately, life groups embody the heart of the church: living out faith in everyday life, building authentic relationships, and growing together in Christ. They transform large congregations into close-knit communities where discipleship thrives and love is practiced tangibly.


Koza is not Koza without you!
We believe the hard work of community pays off in real joy, real life and real hope as we follow Christ together. We have home groups all over the island where you can plug in and find connection, friendship, and discipleship.
The Christian life is meant to be lived in community. We want to encourage you to find that a home here with us. Our faith thrives as we learn how to follow Christ together. It is our vision that every member at Koza belongs to, and is thriving in, a Koza Home Group.
Please reach out to a home group leader or our Connections Pastor and join a group.
Below you can see all the current groups going on now and how to reach out to those leaders.
The Christian life is meant to be lived in community. We want to encourage you to find that a home here with us. Our faith thrives as we learn how to follow Christ together. It is our vision that every member at Koza belongs to, and is thriving in, a Koza Home Group.
Please reach out to a home group leader or our Connections Pastor and join a group.
Below you can see all the current groups going on now and how to reach out to those leaders.
1. Yoh Arai
2. Jim and Barbie Knickerbocker
3. Brett and Jamie Jones
4. Wesley and Brittney Pond
5. Ben and Jeanadette Ayers
6. Silvano & Lu Kubo
7. Rob and Nadine Martin
8. Jesse and Amaris Nash
9. Joseph and Melissa Dassie
10. Matt and Katie Barger
11. Rob Macfarlane
12. Jesse Nash
13. Jerry Chiang
- Meeting via Zoom
- Saturday at 8:00pm
- Email: yoharai@gmail.com
- Type: Japanese speaking
2. Jim and Barbie Knickerbocker
- Chibana (off base)
- Sundays at 6:00pm
- Email: jimandbarbie@gmail.com
- Type: No kids
3. Brett and Jamie Jones
- Okinawa City
- Tuesdays at 6:00pm
- Email: bjones1794@gmail.com
- Type: Families
4. Wesley and Brittney Pond
- Kadena
- Sundays at 5:00pm
- Email: wes.d.pond@gmail.com
- Type: Families
5. Ben and Jeanadette Ayers
- Yomitan
- Tuesdays at 6:00pm
- Email: ayres.benjaminj@gmail.com
- Type: Families
6. Silvano & Lu Kubo
- Yomitan
- Thursdays at 7:00pm
- Email: silvanokubo@hotmail.com
- Type: Portuguese
7. Rob and Nadine Martin
- Yomitan
- Fridays at 6:00pm
- Email: rob.martin42@gmail.com
- Type: No kids
8. Jesse and Amaris Nash
- Near Futenma
- Fridays (Every other week) at 6:00pm
- Email: snash213@gmail.com
- Type: Families
9. Joseph and Melissa Dassie
- McT
- Tuesdays at 6:30pm
- Email: joseph.dassie@yahoo.com
- Type: Families
10. Matt and Katie Barger
- Kin
- Tuesdays at 6:00pm
- Email: bargerkm22@gmail.com
- Type: Families
11. Rob Macfarlane
- Camp Foster
- Fridays at 11:45am
- Type: Lunch time
12. Jesse Nash
- Camp Kinser
- Thursdays at 12:00pm
- Email: snash213@gmail.com
- Type: Lunch time
13. Jerry Chiang
- OIST
- Wednesdays at 12:00pm
- Email: wei-chieh.chiang@oist.jp
1. Yoh Arai (Japanese Bible Study)
2. James and Stacie Miller
3. Yuki and Jenna Eyre (Young Adults)
4. Jim and Barbie Knickerbocker
5. Chris and Hisami Eyre
6. Hunter and Kelsi Gray
7. Mark and Amy Joy Vowels
8. John and Lauren Sponaugle
9. Walter and Takako Mead
10. William and Jennifer Boyles
- Noborikawa, Okinawa City
- Email: metal_core@icloud.com
2. James and Stacie Miller
- Chibana Housing
- Sundays at 6:30pm
- Email: staciemiller518@yahoo.com
3. Yuki and Jenna Eyre (Young Adults)
- Yomitan
- Thursdays at 6:30pm
- Email: yukieyre@gmail.com
4. Jim and Barbie Knickerbocker
- Chibana (off base)
- Sundays at 6:00pm
- Email: jimandbarbie@gmail.com
5. Chris and Hisami Eyre
- Uken, Uruma City
- Tuesdays at 6:30pm
- Email: chris@kozabaptistchurch.org
6. Hunter and Kelsi Gray
- Ishikawa
- Thursdays at 6:30pm
- Email: hunter@kozabaptistchurch.com
7. Mark and Amy Joy Vowels
- Camp Kinser
- Sundays at 6:00pm
- Email: mvowels2@yahoo.com
8. John and Lauren Sponaugle
- Near Kadena Marina
- Wednesdays at 6:30pm
- Email: jm.sponaugle.10@gmail.com
9. Walter and Takako Mead
- Ishikawa
- Email: wnmead@yahoo.com
10. William and Jennifer Boyles
- Near Torii Station, Yomitan
- Email: willliamlboyles@gmail.com

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1. Yoh Arai (Japanese Bible Study)
2. James and Stacie Miller
3. Yuki and Jenna Eyre (Young Adults)
4. Jim and Barbie Knickerbocker
5. Chris and Hisami Eyre
6. Hunter and Kelsi Gray
7. Mark and Amy Joy Vowels
8. John and Lauren Sponaugle
9. Walter and Takako Mead
10. William and Jennifer Boyles
- Noborikawa, Okinawa City
- Email: metal_core@icloud.com
2. James and Stacie Miller
- Chibana Housing
- Sundays at 6:30pm
- Email: staciemiller518@yahoo.com
3. Yuki and Jenna Eyre (Young Adults)
- Yomitan
- Thursdays at 6:30pm
- Email: yukieyre@gmail.com
4. Jim and Barbie Knickerbocker
- Chibana (off base)
- Sundays at 6:00pm
- Email: jimandbarbie@gmail.com
5. Chris and Hisami Eyre
- Uken, Uruma City
- Tuesdays at 6:30pm
- Email: chris@kozabaptistchurch.org
6. Hunter and Kelsi Gray
- Ishikawa
- Thursdays at 6:30pm
- Email: hunter@kozabaptistchurch.com
7. Mark and Amy Joy Vowels
- Camp Kinser
- Sundays at 6:00pm
- Email: mvowels2@yahoo.com
8. John and Lauren Sponaugle
- Near Kadena Marina
- Wednesdays at 6:30pm
- Email: jm.sponaugle.10@gmail.com
9. Walter and Takako Mead
- Ishikawa
- Email: wnmead@yahoo.com
10. William and Jennifer Boyles
- Near Torii Station, Yomitan
- Email: willliamlboyles@gmail.com

