The Heart Behind Life Groups

Life groups are a great way to connect with others in your church family for worship, prayer, fellowship and Bible study alongside the sermon series. 
Our Life Groups meet weekly in Goleta, Santa Barbara & Carpinteria. 

Meet the Teams!

Mark & Tiffany Philabosian 

Located in Santa Barbara (by SB Bowl) on Wednesdays at 7PM.

Our group is dedicated to learning more about God by reading a weekly passage (e.g., the verses in Pastor Rino's upcoming sermon) and collectively discussing it as a group. We are open to any believers of Christ in any walk of life. We are an extension of SOUTHCOAST and its mission, value and core beliefs.

Lupe & Eva Lopez - Bilingual 

Located in Santa Barbara (San Roque) on the second & fourth Thursdays from 6-7:30PM.

We are very much focused on encouraging one another in each of our spiritual journeys in Christ. As we meet around a shared meal. We often share prayer needs, as well as a focused time in the study of God’s Word.  

Jorge & Kim Amezcua

Located in Santa Barbara, Midtown (La Cumbre Plaza Area), every other Tuesday evening from 6:30-8:00PM.

Our group is dedicated to learning more about God through Scripture while encouraging one another through personal testimony and honest dialogue. We believe each person is essential to the group and is equipped with unique gifting by God's design.
Along the way, our hope is to have fun, build relationships and grow spiritually in the Lord.

At each gathering, we will revisit Pastor Rino's messages via the Life Group questions from the prior two weeks.

Jonathan & Carlene Evans

Located in Goleta (Patterson Ave)  on Wednesday nights at 6:30PM.

We have fun and get know each other while reading and having an inductive study of Pastor Rino's scripture the week before it is preached.  Our group consists of mainly 40's to 60's but we want all ages, kids included.  New Christians and people that have been following Jesus for decades are welcome.  Life Groups can be great when they represent the full spectrum of the Church.

The Velikov's

We’re located off of the Turnpike exit and meet each Wednesday from 6-8 pm.

The focus of our LifeGroup will be fellowship, prayer and studying God’s Word and discussing the Bible passage from the Sunday’s Sermon using the Discussion Questions Notes provided. Our group is for adults-only.

Armando & Brenda Vargas

Located in the SOUTHCOAST Family Room on Wednesday nights at 7PM.

El enfoque de nuestro grupo es el orar juntos en un solo espiritu y en un comun acuerdo orando por nuestra Iglesia, Familia, Pastores, Comunidad y necesidades personales. Estudiar las Escrituras juntos y con las notas de nuestro Pastor, permitir que la prescensia de el Espiritu Santo se mueva en nuestras vidas, cambiando nuestra manera de vivir de acuerdo a su voluntad, asi mismo compartir un tiempo de amistad como grupo, soportandonos unos a otros y animandonos a seguir adelante. Este grupo es solo en espanol.
No child care is provided.

Roberta Collier

Located in Santa Barbara on Mondays at 9:30AM-11:30AM.

This women's home group will be based on using the Precept Bible study methodology AND time for prayer and mutual sharing and caring. In addition to LifeGroup sharing, this is an intensive Bible study group. The goal is for women to grow spiritually through knowing the Word of God and practicing community. Members should have a high level of commitment to attend regularly, complete homework, listen to, and share their insights and questions with each other.

Rebecca Menchaca

Located in Carpinteria on the second and fourth Saturday from 8:30-10AM beginning March 7th. 

"Foundations of Grace LifeGroup" is an all-women discipleship journey. This group will create a safe, welcoming space for women to encounter the person of Jesus Christ, establish a firm biblical foundation, and be equipped to lead others in their own spiritual life. No childcare provided. 

Life Group Questions

Click below to see the weekly Life Group questions.