In your faith journey,
in your relationship with God,
with friends who care…
GO DEEPER.
in your relationship with God,
with friends who care…
GO DEEPER.
Sermon Series Small Groups
Follow along with our current sermons!
Sermon Series Small Groups are designed for anyone whose desire is to take the Sunday sermon to the next step. When you are able to sit around a table with a group of like-minded followers of Christ, discuss the sermon scriptures and themes, and contemplate how it all can be applied in your daily life, God can grow your faith in a big way. It's totally fine to join when it works best for your schedule, even if you can't make a long-term commitment. Find a Sermon Series Small Group that fits your routine.
Sermon Series Small Groups are designed for anyone whose desire is to take the Sunday sermon to the next step. When you are able to sit around a table with a group of like-minded followers of Christ, discuss the sermon scriptures and themes, and contemplate how it all can be applied in your daily life, God can grow your faith in a big way. It's totally fine to join when it works best for your schedule, even if you can't make a long-term commitment. Find a Sermon Series Small Group that fits your routine.
Flourish Bible Study September 14 & 21
Prepare your hearts for FLOURISH, and get rooted in the Word.
Join us for a 2-week Bible Study in Jeremiah 17. It's happening Monday nights at the CLC. Join us September 14 and 21 at 6:30pm for a large group time of teaching through the Scripture and meaningful discussion.
All are welcome! Bring a friend! You don't need to register - just show up! You'll be so glad that you chose to spend this intentional time drawing close to God and others. Like trees planted along a riverbank, let's go deeper!
Join us for a 2-week Bible Study in Jeremiah 17. It's happening Monday nights at the CLC. Join us September 14 and 21 at 6:30pm for a large group time of teaching through the Scripture and meaningful discussion.
All are welcome! Bring a friend! You don't need to register - just show up! You'll be so glad that you chose to spend this intentional time drawing close to God and others. Like trees planted along a riverbank, let's go deeper!
All Open Small Groups
We offer a wide variety of small groups at Ankeny First where you can CONNECT with others! We have small groups for new parents, young adults, empty nesters, couples, single, and MORE! Find one that fits your interests today!
flourish
A Women's Ministry
flourish is a community of women who desire to come together, get rooted in the Word of God, learn from one another, grow stronger in relationship with God, and spread the love of Jesus throughout our communities.
flourish is a community of women who desire to come together, get rooted in the Word of God, learn from one another, grow stronger in relationship with God, and spread the love of Jesus throughout our communities.
Meet Our Connection Coordinators
Maci Andersen
Uptown Connection Coordinator
Maci joined the staff at Ankeny First in June 2025. She is responsible for building relationships with church members, getting individuals plugged into connection opportunities, and developing small groups. Maci has her Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology and Health: Community Public Health from Iowa State University. Go Cyclones! She is married to her husband Garrett, and they have a daughter, Olivia, and a son, Oliver.
Uptown Connection Coordinator
Maci joined the staff at Ankeny First in June 2025. She is responsible for building relationships with church members, getting individuals plugged into connection opportunities, and developing small groups. Maci has her Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology and Health: Community Public Health from Iowa State University. Go Cyclones! She is married to her husband Garrett, and they have a daughter, Olivia, and a son, Oliver.
Amity Wagner
CLC Connection Coordinator
Amity joined the staff at Ankeny First in 2015 as Director of Worship and added Connection Coordinator to her title in 2025. Amity loves helping people find their place in community, providing support for small groups, and directing a ministry for women, flourish. She has a degree in music from Wartburg College. Amity is married to Pastor John Wagner, and they have two children, Gabe and Landry.
CLC Connection Coordinator
Amity joined the staff at Ankeny First in 2015 as Director of Worship and added Connection Coordinator to her title in 2025. Amity loves helping people find their place in community, providing support for small groups, and directing a ministry for women, flourish. She has a degree in music from Wartburg College. Amity is married to Pastor John Wagner, and they have two children, Gabe and Landry.