Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (FPU)

Sundays, 5:00 p.m. in room CC313

Learn how to get out of debt, stay out of debt, and build wealth through Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University.  Led by Steve Wyatt 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in room CC313 (third floor of the Children’s Center).

Focus on the Family’s The Truth Project

Sundays, 5:00 p.m. in room MP246

This DVD-driven small group study is designed to equip believers with a comprehensive biblical worldview. Practically and personally, participants will be reintroduced to the truth claims of God.  The Truth Project discusses in detail God’s design for living out the Christian worldview in daily life – looking at all of life from God’s perspective.  Join Jared Ellis for this 12-session study from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in room MP246 (second floor of the Multi-Purpose Building – above the Fellowship Hall). For more information visit www.thetruthproject.org.

What Baptists Believe

Sundays, 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

Do we really know what we “believe” as Baptists?  Each believer is responsible for knowing, claiming, and living biblical truth.  Use The Baptist Faith and Message to anchor your beliefs in the unshakable foundation of God’s Word.  Join Bob Henderson in the Fellowship Hall at 6:00 p.m., as he leads this study in examining the 18 doctrines outlined in The Baptist Faith and Message, a statement of beliefs adopted by the Southern Baptist Convention. 

Reader’s Guide to the Bible: Chronological Reading Plan

Sundays at 6:00 p.m. in the Parlor (NEW LOCATION!) 

Ephesians: “The Church – Rooted in Love, Walking in Power” Begins Sunday, January 29, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in room MP 230

Chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world, targeted by grace, sons of God united in a single family, inheritors, holy, redeemed, forgiven, raised from the dead and seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenlies!  How could you not study Ephesians?  Before Paul even hints at how believers should live, he lays a rock-solid foundation: who we are in Christ!  If you think you’re just a cog in the machine, if you don’t know your true identity, then this study is for you.
Join Mike Adams as he leads this transforming, in-depth, Precept Bible Study for men and women of all ages.  This 10-lesson, winter/spring study will begin on Sunday evening, January 29th.  Cost of the workbook is $22.50. 

First Ladies Bible Study

James: Mercy Triumphs by Beth Moore

Mid-Week Devotion (for all ages)

Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. in the Chapel

Mid-Week Devotion is a time devoted to a brief message of biblical encouragement and prayer for various needs within the family of First Baptist Church. 

Reader’s Guide to the Bible: Chronological Reading Plan

Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall Room 2 (NEW LOCATION!)

As we read through the Bible in 2012 as a church family, many of us will need encouragement and support to "stay on task." Using the Reader’s Guide to the Bible from the Read the Bible for Life program, accountability groups, such as this one, will meet weekly – when possible - throughout 2012. What a great opportunity, especially for a Sunday School class, to encourage one another and to discuss each week’s reading and even Dr. McKee’s Sunday morning sermon! (The Reader’s Guide is a chronological 52-week reading plan that is divided into six reading segments with a brief commentary along with small-group discussion questions each week.) Although the accountability groups will not meet until after the New Year, the Reader’s Guide to the Bible is available now, so that people can begin their reading on New Year’s Day. The cost of the Reader’s Guide is $8.00.

Not a Fan: Becoming a Completely Committed Follower of Jesus

Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. in room MP246

Twenty times in the New Testament Jesus issued a compelling and challenging invitation to “follow Him.”  He was not interested in having mere fans or enthusiastic admirers.  This seven-week video driven study will challenge you to consider what it really means to call yourself a Christian, one who denies himself and truly follows Jesus.  Cost of  Follower’s Journal is $10.00.

Honor Begins at Home: The Courageous Bible Study

Begins Wednesday, February 8, 6:00 p.m. in room CC303

God’s Word calls us to be strong and courageous for the sake of our faith and our families.  This walk starts at home.  Through inspiring movie clips (from the movie, Courageous) and insightful activities, this 8-session study provides a challenging small-group Bible study experience to help men and women of all ages prepare to leave a strong legacy of faithfulness for their children and generations to come.  Cost of study book is $8.00.

First Ladies' Bible Studies

A Woman After God’s Own Heart by Elizabeth George

Come face-to-face with the Messiah. Walk with Jesus, see His miracles, and sit at His feet as He teaches about true righteousness and the Kingdom of Heaven. 7 weeks; Cost: $15.75; Facilitator: Sylvia Laycock