We will provide resources and opportunities for every Christian to become a mature follower of Jesus Christ.

BIBLE STUDY

We provide adult Bible study groups for all ages and life situations each Sunday morning @ 9:30. We offer groups for couples, men, women, singles and special need adults as we fulfill the purpose in Deut. 31 to connect people, transform people by God’s Word, and care for people. See below for a list of classes which we offer or when on campus, visit a Welcome Center either in the Worship Center or Educational Building to receive help in finding a class that is right for you and your family.

“Assembly the people – men, women and children, and the aliens living in your towns – so they can listen and learn to fear the Lord your God and follow carefully all the words of this law. Their children, who do not know this law, must hear it and learn to fear the Lord your God as long as you live in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess.”

– Deuteronomy 31: 12-13

Bible Study Class Guide

Special Needs Sunday School Classes...Class for adults and children (K – 6^th grade)...Each Sunday @ 9:30 am...Personal Care – Appropriate Teaching...Any questions, please call 986-9066...see also Bible Study Guide

GROWTH INSTITUTE

Based on Psalm 1, the Growth Institute Ministry provides opportunities for Bible Study on various topics to assist Christians to become mature followers of Jesus Christ. Courses are short-term in duration and offered year round, with subjects that are relevant and practical to life today! Growth Institute courses include areas such as spiritual growth, family life, marriage, parenting, financial planning, ministry missions, Bible book studies, and leadership development, plus much more.

“But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.”
    – Psalm 1:2-3

Current Growth Institute Brochure

Disciplers Bible Study is a non-denominational Bible study for women of our community. Our goal is to help women of all ages get God’s Word into their lives so that they become disciplers who disciple others. This Bible study will include daily individual study, small group discussion time and weekly large group lecture, much like a Bible Study Fellowship format. Our Bible study leader is a former, long time BSF leader and teacher. Disciplers Bible study meets on Tuesday’s from 9:30 to 11:30 am. For more information about this ministry, please contact Pam Drescher.

LIFE GROUPS

Sometimes life is hard! Life Groups are here to assist people in finding Biblical answers and support from others for help in those hard life situations. Whether you are experiencing divorce, loss of a loved one, etc., you can find both acceptance and answers in our Life Groups.

www.griefshare.com | www.divorcecare.com

Living the Abundant Life - John 10:10 Wednesday @ 6:00 pm Led by Brian Stivers Room A216 Has the “Thief” robbed you of the abundant life through the hurts, hang-ups, and habits that living in a fallen, sinful world brings? Jesus wants to heal us and bring life that we might have it more abundantly. However, we must choose to enter the door of His healing. Come join us on Wednesday nights for twelve weeks to study 10 Biblical choices we must make in, “Choosing to Heal our Lives”. However, and whatever sins have wounded and scarred your life, the healing touch of Christ can restore you to the place of “Living the Abundant Life.”

LINKS

Bible Lifeway
7 Bible Translations, Matthew Henry Commentaries, Devotionals, Dictionaries, Topics search and Word studies

The Net Bible
A public domain translation with numerous footnotes; Hundreds of essays on Biblical and theological topics

Bible Crosswalk
22 Bible versions
Interlinear and parallel Bible functions; Public domain commentaries, dictionaries and reference works Greek and Hebrew tools; Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology Creeds, confessions and catechisms

Bible Gateway
16 Bible versions, including NIV, NIV-UK, and Amplified Parallel Bible function IVP New Testament commentaries; Numerous foreign language versions

Bible History
Numerous resources and links to pictures, maps, timelines and historical information

Holy Land Photos
Photos of Biblical sites in the Middle East

CCEL
An extensive collection of classic Christian literature

Study Light
32 Bible versions plus Greek and Hebrew texts; Parallel Bible function; Public domain commentaries, dictionaries and reference works

The Discipleship Ministry has developed a Spiritual Growth Notebook to assist you in your spiritual growth.  This notebook has sections in which you can take sermon note, prayer request, Bible study notes, and much more.  Below are downloads to refill your notebook pages as needed.  The notebook are available in the church office for $10.00.

Bible Study
Spiritual Journal
Memory Verse Forms
Sermon Notes
Salvation Prayer Request List

Spiritual Growth Assessment Process - Your spiritual journey as a follower of Christ began the moment you admitted personal sin and placed your trust in Christ as Savior and Lord. From that point, until death or the return of Christ, you life’s call is to grow in Christlikeness. Accomplishing this challenging assignment requires growing in your understanding of what it means to be a Christian, expanding your personal knowledge of biblical truth, and applying daily what you learn. Thought the presence of His indwelling Spirit, God enables you to know, obey, and serve Him. The Spiritual Growth Assessment helps you think carefully about your spiritual development related to six specific spiritual disciplines; abiding in Christ, living in the Word, praying in faith, fellowshipping with believers, witnessing to the world, and ministering to others. After completing the assessment, please contact the Discipleship Pastor for guidance on growth opportunities.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS ASSESSMENT

Helping you Discover your Spiritual Gift - Ken Hemphill defines a spiritual gift as...“an individual manifestation of grace from the Father that enables you to serve Him and thus play a vital role in His plan for the redemption of the world." Peter Wagner defines a spiritual gift as...“a special attribute given by the Holy Spirit to every member of the Body of Christ according to God’s grace for use within the context of the Body.” Gene Wilkes uses this definition: "A spiritual gift is an expression of the Holy Spirit in the life of believers which empowers them to serve the body of Christ, the church." HERE is a Spiritual Gift test to help you discover your gifts. After completion, contact the any FBC pastor to discover how you can use your gift.