Building Better Moms
Here at Resurrection...
we love our moms!
We want to support you in the ways that you need at each age and stage and help you find a community you can do motherhood with. Our Moms Groups meet at multiple locations at varying times and frequencies so that you can find what works best for you, but each group brings in incredible speakers on topics relevant to motherhood and facilitates group conversation to help you build community!
What is Building Better Moms?
Imagine… a place that meets you right where you’re at as a mom, a woman and a friend.
Building Better Moms offers groups based on ages of children, so that a mom can connect with other moms who have children at similar ages and stages. Check the group dates carefully to select the right one for you.
Everyone must register to attend. Our registration for the 2024-2025 school year is full, but let us know you’re interested in case a spot opens up!
Building Better Moms FAQs
Yes! Building Better Moms groups are meeting at our Leawood and West locations. Contact Lauren Cook for Leawood questions and Kristi Jaros for West questions.
The BBM program follows our local school calendar with the first meeting each program year in September and the last in May. Registration kicks off each year on Mother’s Day weekend (May) for the following program year (Sept). Register for Leawood groups at the buttons at the top and bottom of this page.
Yes. The membership fee of $45 for moms includes 12 meetings. There is an additional $50 fee for childcare, per child, that covers the childcare for all meetings. Fees are collected during online registration. There are scholarships available and you can reach out to Susan Brown for more information on those.
Yes! Some groups fill to capacity right away in May, while others reach the maximum number during the summer.
If a group reaches our set number of members, you can indicate that you’re interested in a group that has filled. We will then be in touch with you to discuss all of the options that we might have available for you! Our goal is to accommodate as many moms as possible into each and every group!
Groups are held to a maximum number in order to allow friendships to form within table groups. Consistency is important for relationships to take hold and for moms to begin sharing their true bumps and blessings. An important network of moms who “get it” grows into a lifeline in this manner. Additionally, the volunteer leadership of each group is equipped through training sessions to manage a set number of participating moms, rather than an evolving set of new names and faces. Our goal is to accommodate every mom who is interested in joining.
2024-2025 Groups
(children all ages)
Wednesdays | 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Led by Kristi Jaros
9/18, 10/9, 10/23, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4, 1/8, 1/22, 2/5, 2/19, 3/5, 3/26, 4/9, 4/23, 5/7
(children newborn to pre-k)
Monday | 9:30 – 11:30 am
Led by Courtney Isaacson and Molly Pederson
9/9, 9/30, 10/14, 11/4, 11/18, 12/9, 1/27, 2/10, 3/3, 3/31, 4/14, 5/5
Monday Evening | 6:30 – 8 PM
Led by Brittany Thomsen and Julie Wallace
9/9, 9/30, 10/14, 11/4, 11/18, 12/9, 1/13, 2/10, 3/3, 3/31, 4/14, 5/5
Tuesday | 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Led by Kelsey Bradley and Katie Haberberger
9/10, 10/1, 10/15, 11/5, 11/19, 12/10, 1/21, 2/4, 2/25, 3/11, 4/15, 5/6,
Wednesday | 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Led by Mary Polding and Lauren Waltman
9/4, 9/18, 10/9, 10/23, 11/20, 12/11, 1/22, 2/5, 3/12, 4/2, 4/23, 5/7
Wednesday Evening | 6:30 – 8 PM
Led by Valerie Starks and Allison Weakly
8/28, 9/11, 10/2, 10/16, 11/13, 12/4, 1/15, 1/29, 2/19, 3/26, 4/9, 4/30
(children Kindergarten to 5th grade)
Monday | 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Led by Melissa Lightner and Rachel Phillips
8/26, 9/16, 10/7, 10/21, 11/11, 12/2, 1/13, 2/3, 2/24, 3/10, 4/7, 4/28
Tuesday | 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Led by Alyse Sykes and Laura Caywood
8/27, 9/17, 10/8, 10/22, 11/12, 12/3, 1/14, 1/28, 2/18, 3/4, 4/8, 4/29
Wednesday | 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Led by Kayla McClain and Erin Perkins
8/28, 9/11, 10/2, 10/16, 11/13, 12/4, 1/15, 1/29, 2/19, 3/26, 4/9, 4/30
Wednesday Evening | 6:30 – 8 PM
Led by Beth Seidensticker and Hilary Wingate
9/4, 9/18, 10/9, 11/6, 11/20, 12/11, 1/22, 2/5, 3/12, 4/2, 4/23, 5/7
(children 6th to 8th grade)
Thursday | 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Led by Emily Erkmann and Ashlea Noonan
8/29, 9/12, 10/3, 10/17, 11/14, 12/5, 1/16, 1/30, 2/20, 3/6, 4/3, 5/1
(children 6th to 12th grade)
Tuesday Evening | 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Led by Kirsten Young & Rebecca Gillam
9/10, 10/1, 10/15, 11/5, 11/19, 12/10, 1/21, 2/4, 2/25, 3/11, 4/15, 5/6
Wednesday | 12:30 – 2:30 PM
Led by Monique Faros & Kathy Forsha
8/28, 9/11, 10/2, 10/16, 11/13, 12/4, 1/15, 1/29, 2/19, 3/26, 4/9, 4/30
Thursday | 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Led by Taylor Ogden Thomas and Brittany Williams
9/5, 9/19, 10/10, 11/7, 11/21, 12/12, 1/23, 2/6, 2/27, 3/27, 4/10, 5/8
(children post high school including college age)
Tuesday | 12:30 – 2:30 PM
Led by Kathy Baker & Tracey Lentfer
8/27, 9/17, 10/8, 10/22, 11/12, 12/10, 1/21, 2/4, 2/25, 3/11, 4/15, 5/6
(children young adults & older)
Wednesday | 12:30 – 2:30 PM
Led by Barb Cook & Terry Miller
9/4, 9/18, 10/9, 10/23, 11/20, 12/11, 1/22, 2/5, 3/12, 4/2, 4/23, 5/7
2024 - 2025 Special Interest Groups
Come join the hottest sport taking over the nation! We will meet one or two Fridays a month.
For dates, times and to RSVP, please click HERE.
Stretch your brain with this thought provoking ancient Chinese game. We are currently welcoming all levels. If you’ve never played, we will teach you. We just ask that you please RSVP since we need to set up tables and possibly have multiple moms bring their sets.
This group typically meets from 10 AM – Noon on Mondays.
For dates, times and to RSVP, please click HERE.
This fun group of ladies meet on the first Monday of every month to discuss a book while eating lunch together at Pinstripes. Usually the next month’s book is selected while everyone is together.
Please click HERE to see what we are reading and to RSVP!
This group was formerly known as Crafting Club. We still have our same fearless leader, Kirstin Novak but a few changes. We will do some local gatherings under the all-encompassing name of creativity! Things like taking a cooking class, doing an urn making class or décor class, doing ceramics or glass fusion or a painting class.
We are very fortunate to have our own Actor/Writer/Producer/Director, Dena Hildebrand leading this BBM Movie Club. We usually meet about once a month depending on movie releases. Please join our BBM Movie Club Facebook page to find out dates and times by clicking HERE!
Bible Studies, Small Groups, Book Clubs & Special Events for Women
You are meant to grow and deepen your faith alongside others, who encourage and empower you to make space for God in your family, friendships, work and sphere of influence.
In addition to Building Better Moms, we have many opportunities for Resurrection Women at all of our locations. Click the links below to learn more.
