Iowa resident Craig Schoenfeld has spent most of his career in politics, campaigning, and public affairs. Outside of his career, Craig Schoenfeld is an active member of his church, the Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines, Iowa, an organization whose sole purpose is to spread the teachings of Christ.
As a part of this mission, the Lutheran Church of Hope also provides churchgoers the opportunity to fellowship through a number of life group platforms. Life groups provide churchgoers with the opportunity to meet, pray, and connect through Christ-centered relationships, but it differs from attending church because the groups are much smaller. Of the five life groups, three classes teach participants the basics of life groups. Group Launch is a class that assists participants with starting a life group.
Church members can also participate in the Alpha, Apprentice Series, and Core groups. Designed for new members or those returning after a long while, the Alpha course is a 10-week class that provides church members with a way to connect with one another and the chance to continue meeting after the class has ended.
The Apprentice Series is broken up into three parts; participants are placed in small groups to pray, read, discuss, and engage in spiritual exercises. After joining the Alpha or Apprentice Series, church members can join the Core life group, which is focused on the individual exploring their identity in Christ.
