About Village Groups
We believe Christ-centered community happens most effectively in small groups—typically around 10 to 13 people who meet together in a leader's home for fellowship, study, and prayer. The heart of Village Groups is to facilitate the growth of authentic relationships in which members can:
Truly know others in the church and be known by them.
Share joys, struggles, needs, and resources.
Honestly wrestle with this life of faith.
Encourage each another in our walk with Christ.
Check out our Village Group leaders below. And if you'd like more information about Village Group life, please fill out this form and we'll be in touch soon.
Village Group Leaders
ANDREW COWART
Andrew joined the Village Church staff in 2022 as Associate Pastor, and he also heads up our Village Men’s ministry, leads the Village Groups ministry, and co-leads the Village Youth group.
Born and raised in Columbus, Andrew is a graduate of Toccoa Falls College, where he majored in pastoral ministry. He also holds a master’s degree in leadership from Impact 360 Institute. In his free time, Andrew enjoys fishing, hunting, backpacking, and rock climbing in the great outdoors. Both a football and baseball fan, Andrew says “Go Dawgs” and “Chop On!”
Brandon & Lynda McClain
In addition to serving as Village Group leaders, Brandon and Lynda also serve on the Communion Team and the Face Team at Village Church. Brandon and Lynda have one son, Hunter, who is attending college at Georgia Southern University. They also have a cat named Scarlett.
Brandon and Lynda's Village Group meets on Sunday evenings at 5:30 p.m. at Village Church.
george & liza amaro
Liza and George were married in 2019, and they have joint custody of George’s daughter, Emilia Grace. The couple also has two dogs, Henry and Sasha, who complete their family. Liza has been part of Village Church since it launched in 2014 and also serves on the Village Church board and as a co-leader of THRIVE Women’s Ministry.
The Amaros’ Village Group meets on Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in their home in north Columbus.
allie & ethan baber
Allie and Ethan married in 2019 and are active in many aspects of Village Church, including the Face team and serving on in-country and out-of-country missions trips. They have four dogs named Sweetie, Annie, Jim, and Pam. Allie is a special education teacher at Central High School, and Ethan works as a general contractor at Fort Benning.
The Babers’ Village Group meets on Thursday evenings at 6:30 at the church.
SHANE CRAWFORD
Shane lives in the Smiths Station community is the proud father of a son, Brayden. In addition to serving as a Village Group leader, Shane also volunteers on the Face Team and with the Village Youth ministry. He works at Spire Gas.
Shane’s Village Group meets on Sunday evenings in his home.
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2022 Christmas Party at the Amaro home with our silliest faces!
Our kids enjoy Village Group time together too!