This page has Sunday School options for adults. To find out more about Sunday School options for children and teenagers (and about seasonal Sunday night opportunities) click below. To contact our interim Sunday School Director, Cathy Hyatt, please click here.
Sunday school- 9:45 a.m.
The church family gathers to study God's Word in community on Sunday mornings at 9:45. Studying together brings out aspects of God's Word that otherwise may have gone unnoticed! There's also the fellowship aspect, as conversations, for some, happen more naturally during Sunday school than during the worship service.
There are ongoing classes and topical classes, offering flexible options. For example:
There are ongoing classes and topical classes, offering flexible options. For example:
- Some choose a class based on the relationships they have with others in the class; they grow spiritually through studying among those people.
- Others choose a class based on the topic; they grow spiritually through the content study.
- Still others may attend a class regularly, but may take a 4-8 week break to attend a special-emphasis class, and then return to their former class once it's over.
| Class Title: Bodybuilders Led by: Alex Crowley Duration: Ongoing Class Style: Direct Instruction with Group Discussion Class Composition: Young Adult Co-Ed Class Location: Room 103-B Overview: This class name is inspired by Ephesians 4 and will begin with an 8-week in-depth look at the Book of Ephesians. Alex Crowley, the class leader, says this about his heart and vision for the class: "Topics such as our position and identity, stewardship we have in what has been given to us (both the gift of salvation and the life we lead), the need for spiritual maturity, and the interdependence of independent members working together to support, encourage, and strengthen each other towards growth really caught my attention. This is where I currently am, and I have a strong desire to fellowship with others who are likewise interested in doing life together. I have a hunch, or at least a hope, that this will resonate with the targeted age group and individuals in similar seasons of life." Also, the word "young" means something different among various people; most people attending this class will be post-college through 30s-ish. |
| Class Title: Explore the Bible Led by: A triad of rotating facilitators Duration: Fall 2023 Class Style: Group Discussion Class Composition: Adult Co-Ed Class Location: Room 206 Overview: Explore the Bible for adults is designed to illuminate the historical, cultural, and biblical context of Scripture. Book by book, this study series helps adults understand and apply God’s Word in a manner that is practical, sustainable, and thorough. This fall, the class will be taking a deep dive into the book of Mark. |
| Class Title: Bible Studies for Life Options: TWO Classes Offered Led by: 1. Mark Whitley & Cathy Hyatt / Room 303 / Adult 2.5 2. Shared Leaders / Room 202 / Adult 1.5 Duration: Fall 2023 Class Style: Direct Instruction with Group Discussion Class Composition: Adult Co-Ed Overview: Bible Studies for Life is designed to help adult groups make disciples through comprehensive, in-depth Bible study. Topics for the fall include: Staying true in a world away from God and Confident in the face of hard questions. |
| Class Title: 1 & 2 Thessalonians Led by: Roger Haas Duration: September 3-December 24 Class Style: Direct Instruction Class Composition: Adult Co-Ed Class Location: Room 201 Overview: Thessalonians is one of Paul's first letters. The class will investigate all that Paul had to say to this church at the beginning of his ministry to Gentiles. |
| Class Title: The Gospel Project: Chronological Led by: Jo Barringer Duration: Ongoing Class Style: Direct Instruction with Group Discussion Class Composition: Adult Co-Ed Class Location: Room 204 Overview: This class is continues in its chronological study of the Holy Bible. Participants can join in at anytime, as it revolves and is ongoing. During this portion of the ongoing series, this fall, participants will take a look at "From Death to Resurrection." |
| Class Title: Senior Adult 4 Led by: Cindy Stafford Duration: Fall 2023 Class Style: Direct Instruction Class Composition: Senior Adult Co-Ed Class Location: Room 103-A Overview: There are four very interesting units for this quarter using the curriculum from Next Sunday Resources:
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| Class Title: Be Complete: Become the Whole Person God Intends You to Be Led by: Pam Bailey Duration: Ongoing - Jump in Any Time Class Style: Book Study with Group Discussion Class Composition: Adult Co-Ed Class Location: Room 207 Overview: We live in an age when everyone is trying to live richer, fuller lives. We're told to buy this, try that, eat those, and say no to the rest, as if that's all we need to do to make our lives complete. Two thousand years ago, the church at Colossae faced similar challenges. The Apostle Paul wrote a letter outlining the only way we can live complete lives: Christ. What can we learn today from this ancient church? Called by many scholars the "most profound letter Paul ever wrote," Colossians warrants a careful, faithful study. In this short, but exciting letter, Paul makes the case for the supremacy of Christ in all things. Best selling author and teacher Warren Wiersbe calls attention to Paul's essential thoughts on living a complete life—Christ alone—in this study on Colossians. Class participants will undoubtedly have ample opportunity to grow in the depth and richness of this biblical epistle and modern-day life application in this discussion-based class. |
| Special Needs First Baptist has a class dedicated to spiritually guiding those with special needs, developmental delays, etc., regardless of their age. The class is tailored to meet the needs of the students as they come and changes fluidly with the class members' needs. Class is led by Patti Miller. 1st Floor, Room 105-A |