Discipleship

At First Baptist we are committed to Christian education and spiritual development through classes, small groups, and fellowship. We encourage you to deepen your life of discipleship by becoming a part of one or more of these special groups.

Sunday School

Sunday School classes meet at 9:45 on Sunday mornings between the 8:30 and 11:00 AM worship services. Adult Sunday School classes are listed below. You can find out more about our offerings for Preschool, Schoolage and Youth at their respective pages.

BIBLE SEEKERS CLASS

This is an adult Bible study open to all ages, men and women. The class meets at 10:00am following the Opening Sunday School Assembly. The class is located directly behind the assembly area. The focus is the study of the truth of God’s Word and its application to daily living. Members are encouraged through prayer and fellowship. Lesson material is published by LifeWay.

DISCIPLESHIP CLASS

This class meets on the second floor of the Children’s Education Building (CEB). This class is primarily a couple’s class, with ages ranging from 30-50 and parents of preschoolers to teenagers. Most of the studies are discussion oriented and facilitator driven. The emphasis is on life application and the material is chosen by class interests.

HOME BUILDER’S CLASS

This class is a mixed couples and singles class. All ages are welcome. The class meets following the opening assembly at 10:00am on Sunday mornings in a classroom behind the assembly room in the basement of the Sanctuary building. Each fifth Sunday they celebrate their “Fifth Sunday Fellowship” by having brunch in the classroom. They have one teacher (with substitutes) and use Smyth & Helwys Formations literature. The lesson material is presented through a combination of class discussion and lecture.

FRIENDSHIP CLASS

This class is an adult group made up primarily of middle and senior ages, but also some younger members. They meet on the lower level of the Sanctuary building and all are welcome. There are five teachers who serve on a rotating basis. The class presently utilizes Smyth & Helwys Formations Literature.

PHILIA CLASS

This class consists of ladies of all ages, primarily 55 and older. They are active in outreach to the community. Class is structured with four rotating teachers. Lesson material is published by Smyth & Helwys Formations Literature. The class begins at 9:45am in the room located directly across from the new narthex.

E.T. CLARK MEN’S BIBLE CLASS

The class is made up of men of all ages. The class meets at 9:45am in the Men’s Bible Classroom behind the Sanctuary. The class includes hymn singing, prayer, scripture and a lesson. The lesson is taught by four teachers on alternating Sundays throughout the month. The literature used is from Smyth & Helwys. The class motto is: “Help Us That We May Grow in Grace and in the Knowledge of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.”

CROSSROADS CLASS

Crossroads is a Sunday school class that meets upstairs in the 301 House on Sunday mornings at 9:45am. It is a class that is meant specifically to meet the needs of college students and young 20-30 year old singles. The class discusses topical issues of interest with a Biblical foundation. Crossroads is also the basis of our college and young adult fellowship.

Upcoming Discipleship Oppotunities

Upcoming opportunities for discipleship are listed below. For a complete list of what's happening at First Baptist please visit our Upcoming Events page.