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: Daniel Newman; Lead Shepherding Elder: Lynn Ballinger; 9:30–10:30 a.m.; Meets on the 1st floor of the Recreation Building in Room E135 (Spurgeon Room). For those from nearly or newly married to those with children in elementary school. The class combines solid Bible teaching with group discussion and prayer to help class members understand both what the Bible says AND how to apply it in everyday life. Small group fellowships and mentoring relationships are a major part of the class objective. The structure of the class is intended to make Under Construction a very accessible class for newcomers and long-time First Evaners.