SonRise Bible Studies

SonRise Community Bible Studies are interdenominational Bible studies for women residing in Kearney, Nebraska and the surrounding areas. We welcome women of all ages and backgrounds. Study groups meet in a variety of locations at a variety of times. Childcare is offered for some of the Tuesday studies. Whether you are new to studying the Bible or you have studied God's Word for many years, we'd love to have you join us!

Fall 2025 Registration Form

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Registration Open House

Thursday, August 28th 4:00pm-7:00pm

First Baptist Church, Room #136

3610 6th Ave., Kearney, NE 68845

You're invited to join us for refreshments and fellowship! You'll have the opportunity to register and to purchase your study guide book.

Fall 2025

Heaven - When Faith becomes sight

by Jennifer Rothschild

Heaven. Who goes there? Where is it? What will we do there? Questions like these arise when we consider an eternal future beyond this physical life. How can we know about what comes next? In this video-based study, Jennifer explores the subject of Heaven from a Biblical perspective. She will separate what’s true about Heaven from what’s based on legend, media depictions, and hopeful guesses. You’ll get a deeper understanding of what God has prepared for His children once this life is over. Don’t just wonder about Heaven ~ embrace it with a faith that turns anticipation into excitement and peace!

Spring 2026

The way of wisdom - a study of the book of proverbs

by Bible teachers Jen Wilkin, Ruth Chou Simons,

Kelly Minter, Adrienne Camp, Elizabeth Woodson,

and Courtney Doctor

The book of Proverbs describes wisdom as the greatest treasure of life, better than gold, more precious than jewels. As we consider wisdom principles on everyday topics like words, friendship, marriage, parenting, neighborliness, money management, leadership influence, and more, we’ll discover the wisdom of Proverbs as an invitation to steadily walk God’s way in God’s world.

2025-2026 Group Meeting Times and Locations

TUESDAY EARLY BIRDS 7:00am-8:00am Countryside Christian Church
TUESDAY EARLY BIRDS 7:30am-8:30am Trinity Presbyterian Church
TUESDAY MORNING All Ages Group 9:00am-10:55am (Childcare offered) Living Faith Fellowship
TUESDAY NOON HOUR 12:00pm-1:15pm Kearney First Baptist Church
TUESDAY AFTERNOON 1:30pm-3:00pm Countryside Christian Church
TUESDAY EVENING 6:30pm-8:30pm Leader's Home in Kearney
THURSDAY AFTERNOON 1:30pm-3:00pm Kearney First Baptist Church

Studies will begin September 16th and September 18th.

Our Story

In 1982 four women from different churches in the Kearney area met to pray about their desire to grow in friendship with Jesus Christ.

Beginning with one interdenominational study, soon they began to multiply until today there are eight groups meeting at various times and places, meeting the needs and schedules of women throughout the Kearney area.

We believe the Bible to be the Word of God and Jesus to be our Savior and Lord.

Many denominations agree on the above central truths and we have found that though we may have different styles of worship or see peripheral areas differently, that if we embrace the central truths, we are sisters in Christ.

We warmly welcome you whether you are a beginner or have studied the Bible for a long time. You will meet wonderful sisters in Christ and grow in your walk with God.

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For more information, please contact a member of the SonRise Steering Committee:

Renee Brodine (308)224-9648

Debbie Mead (308)440-9930

Pam Deterding (308)627-7256

Sarah Burkhardt (308)882-1334

Charice Murdoch (308)379-6262