Adult Bible Study
Our church continues to be a strong testimony to the grace of God. He who began a good work in us will be faithful to complete it until the day of Christ.
Bible Studies begin Sunday Mornings at 9:00am
Some groups are broken up by departments, who meet as a whole and then split into smaller classes. Other groups do not have a department and meet independently. Below is a listing of all options for adults.
Department: New Covenant
Room 370
Coed, 20s-early 40s, nearly/newlywed, young married with no children or with children from birth into school-age
Directors: David & Becky Clay
CLASSES:
Young Professionals
Begins in room 370 and then moves to 470A at 9:30 a.m.
35 and under. Teacher/Contact: Lori Towns
Hebrews 12:1
Begins in room 370 and then moves to 370C at 9:30 a.m.
Young Adult. Teacher/Contact: Jonathan Higdon
Young Married, Watts & Worrell Class
Begins in room 370. Married couples in their mid-thirties to around fifty. Most are parents of children and youth. Teachers: Patrick & Lydia Watts, Chase & Chelsie Worrell | Curriculum: The Gospel Project (LifeWay)
Young Married, Bryson Class
Begins in room 370 and then moves to 470B at 9:30 a.m. Teachers: Jim & Carol Bryson | Curriculum: Selected book of the Bible
Young Married, Stages Class
Begins in room 370. Teachers: Jason and Katie Shull, Grant & Sarah Wilkinson, Brad & Melanie Dunn | Curriculum: Various 6 – 8 week studies of current topics and Scripture
Department: Cornerstone
Room 360
Coed, 30s-mid 50s, single and married with no children or with children/younger youth
Directors: Scott & Valerie Payne
Co-Directors: Brian & Kelly Smith
CLASSES:
The Open Door: A peer-led group of younger members that utilize three rotating teachers providing opportunities for those that love to teach to do so.
Curriculum: Bible Studies for Life (LifeWay)
Teachers: John Galloway; Andy Matthews; John & Grace Wilkinson
The Waggener Class: Using LifeWay’s Explore the Bible series that rotates between books in the Old Testament and the New Testament, this is a question/discussion-style class, intended to make the Bible practical to real life.
Curriculum: Explore the Bible (LifeWay)
Teachers: Rob Waggener, Mark Pickrell
40s & 50s/Stages 2
Curricululm: Explore the Bible (LifeWay)
Teacher: Gary Eaton
Stages II
Parents of school-aged children
Teacher: Tim Hall | Curriculum: Selected book of the Bible
The Quest
The Bride’s Room
Coed, 40+, single
Curriculum: Explore the Bible (LifeWay)
Teacher: Becky Brooks
Department: Crossroads
Room 460
Coed, 60s+, single and married
Directors: Gary & Linda Tullock | Co-Directors: Thom & Debbie Thurman
Missions: Kathy Wilcox | Outreach: Nancy Brock
CLASSES:
Mosaic
Curriculum: Smyth & Helwys | Teachers: Chuck Cagle, Rob Sterling, Paul Sims, Jeff Mobley
New Heart
Curriculum: Explore the Bible (LifeWay) | Teacher: Steve Finch
Department: Abundant Life
Room 140
Men/Women, 60s – 70s, single and married, near or in retirement
Directors: Pamela Stockett, Barbara Pedigo | Fellowship: Pat Haskins | Communication: Peggy Newport
CLASSES:
Coed A: Teacher: Jesse Pedigo | Curriculum: Explore the Bible (LifeWay)
Coed B: Wayne Ozment, Tom Clark | Curriculum: Varies
Women: Donna Scudder | Curriculum: Explore the Bible (LifeWay)
Men: Gary Gober | Curriculum: Explore the Bible (LifeWay)
Department: Pillars
Room 150, Coed/men/women, 70s-80s, single and married, early retirement
Directors: James & Kelly Porch
Outreach: Glenda Turner | Activity Leader: Marge Leathers | Worship Leaders: Nancy Ryals, Bill Carver, Jerry Brown
CLASSES:
Men (Room 151): Teacher: Harold Smith | Curriculum: Selected book of the Bible
Caregiver (Room150D): Teacher: Julia Smith | Curriculum: Foundations (Smith & Helwys)
Heritage (Room 150): Teacher: Dick Waggener | Curriculum: Explore the Bible (LifeWay)
INDIVIDUAL CLASSES
Galatians 3:28
Room 470B
Teacher: Chris O’Rear | Curriculum: Foundations (Smith & Helwys)
A deeper study of the Bible with application to everyday life – Classes are built around the rich discussion that comes from sharing diverse life experiences, education, and backgrounds. Members are encouraged to bring their questions about the weekly scripture as the class works together to answer difficult questions of faith that go beyond traditional answers. The class is committed to practical application of scripture and regularly participates in mission activities inside and outside the congregation.
Connecting
Room Media Center/Library
Teacher: Jimmy Hester | Curriculum: Bible Studies for Life (LifeWay)
Secretary: Greg Daniels
Biblical guidance for the sandwich generation – As a group of adults often labeled the sandwich generation, members seek biblical guidance to better CONNECT with God, CONNECT with their parents, and CONNECT with their children.
Encouragers
Room 440
A class for ages 40+, married and single, encouraging and edifying one another through Bible study, prayer, service and fellowship
Directors: Ric & Sharon Herrera
Teachers: Wes Turner, Jerry Burden | Curriculum: Explore the Bible (LifeWay)
Inreach/Outreach: Carol Ann Shull
Passages
Room 461
A class for women of any age and marital status who want to respond to God’s call for a deeper understanding of His Word and its relevance to daily life. Bible study, prayer, and nurturing relationships with other women make a dynamic combination. Members develop endearing friendships that meet the need for a place to belong, grow, serve, and live the abundant life in Christ.
Curriculum: Explore the Bible (LifeWay)
Teacher: Ruth Kuzur
The Bridge
Fellowship Hall Stage
New beginnings for life transitions – Building bridges with Nashville’s downtown homeless and less fortunate community, members reach out and give hope to the hopeless through the love of Jesus Christ by showing people the reality of Christ through healing hands and open hearts.
Teachers: Robin & Russell Brothers | Curriculum: Selected book of the Bible
Joshua
Room 340
Bible study that breaks down walls that separate people – Members are encouraged to think more deeply about how the scripture applies to their lives in a practical way. They enjoy reading aloud from the Old and New Testaments in each lesson. Insights are gained from hearing answers to probing questions and challenge members to grow in their understanding of what God expects.
Director: Joan Lehning | Care Group Leader: Pam Joy Fisher
Teacher: Lisa Pruitt | Curriculum: Selected book of the Bible
First Friends Special Needs
Room 140
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Bible teaching, worship, and application along with a lot of laughter for adults with special needs
Teacher: Cindy Owen