Get Connected
As followers of Christ, we are called to love, serve, and pray for one another. We seek to connect with one another as we grow together in our faith.Countryside is a Gospel-centered church in Overland Park, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City. We preach the Bible, disciple believers, and promote Christ-centered community. We are located near the communities of Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill, Edgerton, and Louisburg, along with many others.
Sunday Morning Bible Classes
We offer a variety of Bible classes on Sunday mornings during the 9:00am and 10:45am services. These small group settings allow us to grow together in the knowledge of God’s Word. Class times and locations are listed below.
Adult Classes - 9:00 AM
The History of Christianity (Part 2)
Instructors: Pastor Michael Summers & Pastor Josh Johansen
Location: West Commons
Anchored in Hope
Instructors: Pastor Alex Lynch & Pastor Scott Nicoll
Location: East Commons
Deaf Class
Location: Room 2
Adult Classes - 10:45 AM
Job
Instructors: Pastor Bryan Neal, Dave Hensarling, & TK Fujimoto
Location: West Commons
Doctrine of the Bible
Instructors: Pastor Otto Skoog & Thomas Browning
Location: East Commons
Children
We offer a variety of classes for children of all ages during each of our two services. Each class is filled with age-appropriate Biblical teaching. Ask a greeter to direct you to the desired classroom or childcare option for your family.
Teens
1 John
Instructor: Pastor Philip Johnson
Meets at 9:00 AM in Rooms 11 & 12
Additionally, our students connect through our custom private youth group app where they can stay up to date on events and watch online lessons through the teaching series. You can request access to this private app by sending Pastor Philip Johnson a message at phil.johnson@cside.org.
Sunday Morning Worship Services
We gather together for corporate worship Sunday mornings at 9:00am and 10:45am. Both services are identical except ASL interpretation is only offered during the 10:45am service. Potty-trained children ages 3-6 are invited to participate in Children’s Hour of Worship (CHOW).
Singing
Join us as we sing or sign traditional and contemporary worship music that exalts our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We seek to live out Colossians 3:16 by "singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in [our] hearts to God."
Scripture Reading
Listen as the Word of God is read aloud by one of our pastors, for "faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ." (Romans 10:17).
Expository Preaching
We seek to glorify God through the expository preaching of His Word. This verse-by-verse teaching allows us to better understand Scripture and apply it to our lives.
Sunday Evening Services
Sunday evening service is from 6:00-7:00 PM and the messages are preached on rotation by our pastors as they teach the whole counsel of Scripture one book at a time.
Power Pups
Power Pups is a class for children 3-5 years old. We work on memorizing the books of the Bible through singing and written lessons. We teach the same lessons as Power Pack each week, but with a narrower scope.
Power Pack
Children 6-9 years old are welcome to join us for a class based on the truth of Romans 1:16. This is an original kids' club developed by Countryside.
Junior Youth Group (JYG)
5th and 6th grade ghildren are invited to JYG which offers a smooth transition from Power Pack to the Youth Group. Through personal Bible study and Biblical instruction, children are encouraged in their spiritual growth and provided practical Biblical application for issues they can relate to their daily lives.
Newcomers’ Class
Each quarter we host a newcomers' orientation class to give those who are new to Countryside the opportunity to learn about our church. At this class you will learn about our purpose, values, beliefs, and the many ministry opportunities available at Countryside to connect and serve. This is a great first step if you are considering Countryside as your church home. The class will meet for three consecutive Sunday mornings.
Next Class: November 1, 8, and 15 at 10:45 AM in Room #3
Grow in Grace Together
Small Groups
We believe there is more to being part of the body of Christ than simply attending our Sunday corporate gatherings. Biblical fellowship is lived out in the context of intimate spiritual relationships. This essential aspect of church life allows each individual an opportunity to engage in relationships which promote spiritual growth. We offer a variety of smaller community groups that meet throughout the week. These home-based community groups are where we “stir up one another to love and good works” (Hebrews 10:24) and function as the context in which the body of Christ practically cares for one another. Small groups are such a vital part of ongoing discipleship that we believe every believer should be engaged in this essential ministry.
Break Bread Together
Fellowship Table Groups
Fellowship Table Groups are designed to foster relationships by connecting you around the dinner table with others in our church. Groups of eight meet for a meal once each month for four months. Each couple (or pair of singles) has the opportunity to host the group in their home or at a local restaurant. Be on the lookout to signup each Spring and Fall.
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
– Colossians 3:15-16