9:30–10:30 a.m.; Meets on the 1st floor of the A-Building (West Side of Church) in A121/122; Zoom available. Contacts: Terry Tippett , Stuart Taylor | Lead Shepherding Elders: Larry Fitzgerald, Mickey Bowdon.
We seek those of all ages or marital status who rejoice in the bountiful blessings of fellowship and Biblical instruction from a variety of teachers for the purpose of growing in our intimacy with Christ. As a result of the bountiful blessings of knowing Christ and being known by Him we strive to serve our church, our communities, and each other.

Contact: Lynn Wheeler; Lead Shepherding Elder: Lyn McWhorter; Meets at 9:15 a.m. below the Sanctuary in D103/105; Zoom available.
We’re made up of couples and singles who enjoy praying for one another, encouraging one another, and hearing God’s Word taught. Because we’ve seen God do remarkable things over many years, we spend the beginning half of class time sharing and praying for specific requests.

Contact and Lead Shepherding Elder: Hickman Ewing; Meets on the Second Floor of the E-Building (West Side of Church) in E234. We are a cross-generational class made up of couples and singles who desire to go deeper in God’s Word. Our format is to sit in table groups, encouraging and praying for one another. We seek to apply Biblical truth to our lives and pass it on to others. We also often hear missionary reports and testimonies of what God is doing in and through us in the city of Memphis and the world.

Contact and Lead Shepherding Elder: Bob Fratesi; Meets on the First Floor of the E-Building (West side of Church) in Room E143; Zoom available. Challenging families and individuals alike to drink deeply of God’s word in order to experience greater intimacy with Him. Rad Andrews (father of 8 and long-time surgeon) is our primary teacher. We strive to offer numerous opportunities for strengthening Christian faith and friendships through activities such as small group dinners, retreats, and casual gatherings.

Contact: Hal Stanley | Lead Shepherding Elder: John Touliatos; Meets on the Second Floor of the A-Building (West side of Church) in Room A202. Our purpose is to build a heritage of faithful marriages, wise parenting, and wholehearted devotion to Jesus Christ. We enjoy an annual family picnic and Christmas party, and we participate together in various service projects and mission trips throughout the year.

Contact: Jim Newman or Grady Sanborn | Lead Shepherding Elder: Jim Newman; Meets on the First Floor of the E-Building Near the Gym (West side of Church) in Room E125/126.; Zoom available. We are a class of single and marrieds of all age ranges. We desire to know and be known by one another as we grow in the Lord. We sit at assigned tables each Sunday, alternating table group members yearly. Our table groups minister to one another provide fellowship, prayer, and accountability, and also support to our missionaries. Our teachers and subjects change, but the pattern is the same: a teaching time followed by table group discussion to help us apply what we’ve learned. Our visitors’ table provides a welcome place to see what we’re all about.

Contact and Lead Shepherding Elder: Joel Scoggins; Meets on the Second Floor of the A-Building (West side of Church) in Room A210. A community of peers (primarily 40’s and 50’s) who are intentional in building authentic friendships as we JOURNEY through life and scripture together. We engage the Bible weekly through group discussion led by different class members. Bible study is complimented by occasional worship in song and regular prayer for one another. We strive to care for each other through the challenges of marriage, raising children, and simply walking closer with Christ. We have regular gatherings outside of class to help us build stronger relationships with one another.

Contact: Preston Klinke or Tom Maschmeyer | Lead Shepherding Elder: Tom Maschmeyer; Meets on the First Floor of the A-Building (West side of Church) in Room A124. We try to balance the teaching and application of the Word with a focused commitment to prayer, fellowship, and the development of community. We offer periodic fellowships. We serve the wider community principally through Streets Ministry and Christ’s Community Church, and we are very involved with a number of missionaries, many of whom regard Life Builders as home.

Contact: David McGill; Lead Shepherding Elder: Kevin Weaver; Meets on the First Floor of the A-Building (West side of Church) in Room A109. Come join us as we walk the path of life while we are sharing our successes and failures, and studying God's Word in order to more effectively engage in gospel conversations with the lost in our culture.

Contact and Lead Shepherding Elder: Ken Eriksen; Meets on the First Floor of the A-Building (West side of Church) in Room A111. We are real, relevant, and revering. Real people with a diversity of ages, nationalities, and missions making an impact. Relevant teaching and living carried out through small groups, fellowships, and various ministries within and outside our church. We strive to revere Jesus Christ through the study of God’s Word.

Contact: Rick Hannah | Lead Shepherding Elder: Jimmy Garrison; Meets Below the Sanctuary (East side of Church) in Room D120. Couples and singles gather in small groups around tables each Sunday where time is spent in fellowship and prayer. We rotate teachers with a focus on Biblically-based studies and also emphasize accountability and service to our church—such as serving at the Wednesday night dinners, teaching children, and supporting missions. Besides Sunday mornings, we regularly get together for fellowship and enjoy socials like our Sweetheart Banquet every Valentine’s Day.