Abundant Life
Contact: Scot Gardner or Buddy Jones; Lead Shepherding Elder: Buzz Fly. Meets below the Sanctuary in D113/115.
Each week we pray for one another and Buddy Jones leads us in study and discussion of God’s Word. Several times during the year we get together for special fellowships and events, such as getting to know a missionary. Our normal pattern for Bible study is to take one book at a time, alternating between the Old and New Testaments.
Foundations
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.
Genesis
Contact: Christopher and Damaris Marino; Meets on the First Floor of the A-Building (West side of the Church) in Room A106. We are a class of young families building relationships through a combination of solid Bible teaching, group discussion, and prayer, to help class members understand both what the Bible says AND how to apply it in everyday life. The structure of the class is intended to make Genesis a very accessible class for newcomers and long-time First Evaners. Whether you are new to the whole idea of church involvement or a seasoned church veteran, you will find Genesis a warm and inviting place to get involved.
Heritage Builders
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.
Pilgrim’s Progress
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.
Sojourners
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.