“Discipleship Groups” (otherwise known as small groups) are a key component of our Discipleship Ministries (along with our Sunday morning “Discipleship Hour”). These groups often meet mid-week in people’s homes and often include food, fellowship, and Bible study.
Check out the page below to see what discipleship groups are available for February-May of 2023:
Check out the page below to see what discipleship groups are available for February-May of 2023:
Group: "Studies from the BibleProject"
Leaders: Pastor Dennis and Melinda Strawn
Meeting time: Sundays, 6-8pm (2x/month)
Start Date: February 26th
Duration: February-May
Location: Gerkin house
Spots: Please contact Pastor Dennis at the church office if you are interested in this group.
Description: We will be using the free bibleproject.com Bible study material. We will view videos, read Scripture and follow discussion questions pertaining to the topic.
Leaders: Pastor Dennis and Melinda Strawn
Meeting time: Sundays, 6-8pm (2x/month)
Start Date: February 26th
Duration: February-May
Location: Gerkin house
Spots: Please contact Pastor Dennis at the church office if you are interested in this group.
Description: We will be using the free bibleproject.com Bible study material. We will view videos, read Scripture and follow discussion questions pertaining to the topic.
Group: "The Holy Spirit"
Leaders: Janice Kempe
Meeting time: Mondays, 1-3pm
Start Date: February 6th
Duration: February-May
Location: Carol Armstrong house
Spots: Please contact Janice Kempe or Michael Agapito at the church office if you are interested in this group.
Description: A study on the Holy Spirit, starting with addressing “who,” “why” and “what” is the Holy Spirit and then progressing to how to receive him, how to accept help from him, his ministry, his generosity, and how He works in the church. We will be using the book “The Helper” by Catherine Marshall.
Leaders: Janice Kempe
Meeting time: Mondays, 1-3pm
Start Date: February 6th
Duration: February-May
Location: Carol Armstrong house
Spots: Please contact Janice Kempe or Michael Agapito at the church office if you are interested in this group.
Description: A study on the Holy Spirit, starting with addressing “who,” “why” and “what” is the Holy Spirit and then progressing to how to receive him, how to accept help from him, his ministry, his generosity, and how He works in the church. We will be using the book “The Helper” by Catherine Marshall.
Group: "Millennial Meetings" (various topics)
Leaders: Michael and Amy Agapito
Meeting time: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm (2x/month)
Start Date: January 25th
Duration: indefinite
Location: Agapito house
Spots: Open. Please contact Michael Agapito at the church office if you are interested in joining this group.
Description: A group for "millennials" to have fellowship with one another, support one another, and grow spiritually together, and hopefully in doing so we will be investing in the future and current leadership of the church. We will be studying various topics all revolving around having a biblical worldview and what it looks like to follow Jesus in our culture.
Leaders: Michael and Amy Agapito
Meeting time: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm (2x/month)
Start Date: January 25th
Duration: indefinite
Location: Agapito house
Spots: Open. Please contact Michael Agapito at the church office if you are interested in joining this group.
Description: A group for "millennials" to have fellowship with one another, support one another, and grow spiritually together, and hopefully in doing so we will be investing in the future and current leadership of the church. We will be studying various topics all revolving around having a biblical worldview and what it looks like to follow Jesus in our culture.
Group: "Encounter: Life" (college & young adult)
Leaders: Kayla Brimner
Meeting time: Tuesdays, 6-8pm (weekly)
Duration: indefinite
Start Date: ongoing
Location: Brimner house
Spots: Open. Please contact Kayla Brimner at the church office if you are interested in joining this group.
Description: This young adult small group seeks to know God better through his Word to worship and obey him better. As we read God's word, go through a devotional, or study doctrinal truths about Christianity, we seek to encourage and get to know one another as brothers and sisters in Christ.
Leaders: Kayla Brimner
Meeting time: Tuesdays, 6-8pm (weekly)
Duration: indefinite
Start Date: ongoing
Location: Brimner house
Spots: Open. Please contact Kayla Brimner at the church office if you are interested in joining this group.
Description: This young adult small group seeks to know God better through his Word to worship and obey him better. As we read God's word, go through a devotional, or study doctrinal truths about Christianity, we seek to encourage and get to know one another as brothers and sisters in Christ.
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Group: “Alpha”
Leaders: Thad and Cathy Brimner
Meeting time: Tuesdays, 6-8pm
Start Date: February 7
Duration: approx. 12 weeks/indefinite
Location: Brimner house
Spots: Sign up coming to the Welcome Center; or contact Thad or Cathy Brimner, or Michael Agapito at the church office if interested in joining.
Description: A discussion-based course for seekers, doubters, or young believers interested in exploring the most important beliefs of the Christian faith through deep conversations. A great group to invite friends to. Come with your thoughts and questions!
Leaders: Thad and Cathy Brimner
Meeting time: Tuesdays, 6-8pm
Start Date: February 7
Duration: approx. 12 weeks/indefinite
Location: Brimner house
Spots: Sign up coming to the Welcome Center; or contact Thad or Cathy Brimner, or Michael Agapito at the church office if interested in joining.
Description: A discussion-based course for seekers, doubters, or young believers interested in exploring the most important beliefs of the Christian faith through deep conversations. A great group to invite friends to. Come with your thoughts and questions!
Group: Morning Women’s Bible Study
Leaders: Kendra Coleman
Meeting Time: Mondays, 9am
Start Date: January 30, 2023
Duration: TBA
Location: First Baptist Church
Spots: Please sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Kendra Coleman or church office if you are interested in joining.
Description: “Truthfilled” by Ruth Chou Simons
Leaders: Kendra Coleman
Meeting Time: Mondays, 9am
Start Date: January 30, 2023
Duration: TBA
Location: First Baptist Church
Spots: Please sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Kendra Coleman or church office if you are interested in joining.
Description: “Truthfilled” by Ruth Chou Simons
Group: Evening Women’s Bible Study
Leaders: Renee Stroud-Whitt
Meeting Time: Tuesdays at 6:00
Start Date: January 31, 2023
Duration: 10 weeks (will not meet on Feb. 14.)
Location: First Baptist Church
Spots: Please sign up at the Welcome Center orcontact Renee Stroud-Whitt or church office if you are interested in joining.
Description: "God of Freedom, A Study of Exodus 19-40" by Jen Wilkin
Group: Pastor’s Bible Study
Leaders: Pastor Dennis Strawn
Meeting Time: Wednesday at 10:00am OR 6:00pm
Start Date: ongoing
Duration: January-May
Location: First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
Spots: Just show up!
Description: An expository study of various books of the Bible.
Leaders: Renee Stroud-Whitt
Meeting Time: Tuesdays at 6:00
Start Date: January 31, 2023
Duration: 10 weeks (will not meet on Feb. 14.)
Location: First Baptist Church
Spots: Please sign up at the Welcome Center orcontact Renee Stroud-Whitt or church office if you are interested in joining.
Description: "God of Freedom, A Study of Exodus 19-40" by Jen Wilkin
Group: Pastor’s Bible Study
Leaders: Pastor Dennis Strawn
Meeting Time: Wednesday at 10:00am OR 6:00pm
Start Date: ongoing
Duration: January-May
Location: First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
Spots: Just show up!
Description: An expository study of various books of the Bible.
Group: Men’s Bible Study
Leaders: Mark Horner and Gary Whitt
Meeting time: TBA
Duration: February-May
Location: TBA
Spots: Open sign up coming. You may also contact Marc Horner or Michael Agapito at the church office if you are interested in joining this group.
Description: TBA
Leaders: Mark Horner and Gary Whitt
Meeting time: TBA
Duration: February-May
Location: TBA
Spots: Open sign up coming. You may also contact Marc Horner or Michael Agapito at the church office if you are interested in joining this group.
Description: TBA
Group: “Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles”
Leaders: Troy and Kendra Coleman
Meeting time: 5:00-6:15pm, Sundays evenings (approx. 2x/month)
Start Date: February 5th
Duration: 6 weeks
Location: Coleman house
Spots: Sign up below. You may also contact Kendra Coleman or the church office if you are interested in joining this group.
Description: Based on Paul Tripp’s book, Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family. From the description: “Outlining fourteen foundational principles centered on the gospel, [the author] shows that we need more than the latest parenting strategy or list of techniques. Rather, we need the rescuing grace of God―grace that has the power to shape how we view everything we do as parents.”
Leaders: Troy and Kendra Coleman
Meeting time: 5:00-6:15pm, Sundays evenings (approx. 2x/month)
Start Date: February 5th
Duration: 6 weeks
Location: Coleman house
Spots: Sign up below. You may also contact Kendra Coleman or the church office if you are interested in joining this group.
Description: Based on Paul Tripp’s book, Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family. From the description: “Outlining fourteen foundational principles centered on the gospel, [the author] shows that we need more than the latest parenting strategy or list of techniques. Rather, we need the rescuing grace of God―grace that has the power to shape how we view everything we do as parents.”