Sunday School - Adult

The Sunday School hour is 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Adults can choose from several different classes. Each class is diverse in its approach to teaching and in the curricula chosen. Each class attempts to meet the individual and corporate needs of its members through study and fellowship. Many classes engage in mission projects and are active in ministry outside the class time. Our overall goal is to provide an environment of lifelong learning which enables adults to mature in faith, deepen relationships, and learn to invest their God-given gifts in ministry. We want to assist you in finding a class which meets your needs and in which you can grow and serve.

If you have questions, call Michelle McClendon, 233-2527, ext. 126

Classes for Young Adults

Adkins/Bouton: Young adults, mostly couples with preschool and elementary-age children
Room D-103 (Practice Gym entrance level, hall to left )
A very active class whose study/discussions are wide-ranging, always with a biblical basis, but focused on the needs of couples and families. Bible study and other books related to marriage and family life are studied. The class is also active in ministry projects and has an annual spring retreat.
Teachers: Ralph Bouton, Becky Bouton, Elaine Sarratt, Bill Sarratt, Robin Barton, Trevor Barton, Tedd Garner, Curtis Peterson

Blue Heaven: Singles and young couples with primarily preschool and elementary age children
Room D-109 (Practice Gym entrance level, hall to left )
A discussion-based class engaging a wide variety of issues and concerns of Christian adults trying to integrate meaningful faith with the demands of parenting, career-building and community involvement.
Teachers: Jim Fuson, Neil Rabon

Foundations Forum: Young couples and singles in their twenties.
Room D-112 (Practice Gym entrance level, hall to left )
A group of young professionals seeking practical theological discussion, opportunities for service, quality fellowship and support, and ways to become engaged in the church. On Sunday mornings, different individuals within the group lead conversations that cover topics without agendas in a flexible, informal, inviting atmosphere where questions are more highly valued than answers and where everyone learns from each other.
Teachers: Gayle Price, Matt Rollins
Read more about this class on their blog.

Koinonia: Young adults, singles and couples, some with (preschool-age) children
Room D-107 (Practice Gym entrance level, hall to left )
A class that studies a wide variety of biblically related topics of particular concern to the lives of young adults—relationships, Bible study, business ethics, theological development, faith and life issues. The class has an annual retreat and frequent social gatherings outside class time.
Teachers: Carolyn Mathis, Louis Mathis, Trevor Barton, Bert Strange, Nancy Strange

Rose/Grace: Couples and singles with middle school to college-age children
Room F-310 (Entrance to lower building off drive through, up one level)
A diverse and inclusive class open to all who wish to learn both through lecture and facilitation of open discussion. Topics will include Bible study as well as life/cultural/social issues as they relate to our Christian walk. Class offers Biblical analysis, historical study, reflection and discussion (including discussion of current topical issues), in an attempt to discern the role and importance of Jesus' message, the Bible and Christianity in our daily lives and in the larger society/world.
Teachers: Beth Miller, Jerry Wylie

Parental Guidance: Young couples and singles, most with young children
Room A-305 (Rotunda entrance, up one level)
A small discussion-oriented class that studies the Bible as it relates directly to their life concerns. A wide-variety of topics are discussed—relationships and parenting, business ethics and community building.
Teachers: Class-shared

Classes for Middle Adults

Carson: Mid-life to older singles and couples with college-age and adult children
Room F-309 (Entrance to lower building off drive through, up one level)
A discussion-oriented class whose members are active in leadership roles within the congregation and community. Their teaching team offers a wide variety of topics related to Christian living in the real world, biblical and theological study, and ethics. The class focuses on class care and support of members.
Teachers: Duke McCall, Dick Stanford

Covenant: Mid-life to older singles and couples
Room A-303 (Rotunda entrance, up one level)
An active group with a special emphasis on careful study, lively discussion and creating Christian community. The class studies a wide variety of materials related to the Bible, spiritual growth, and Christian living.
Teachers: Paula Cargill, Nancy Kirby, Tom Kirby, Judy Stogner, Michael Stogner, Lois Stroud, Gerald Stroud

Hope: Mid-life couples and singles with college-age and adult children.
Room F-312 (Entrance to lower building off drive through, up one level)
A discussion-based class that focuses on a wide variety of issues and topics related to Christian living. Life concerns, business issues, cultural topics and social concerns are addressed by a variety of speakers and teachers. This class meets during the school year only.
Teachers: Claude Stulting, class-shared

Johnson: Married and single women with adult children and grandchildren
Room F-308 (Entrance to lower building off drive through, up one level)
A discussion and ministry-oriented class that has building a close and caring community as one of its major goals. Teaching/discussion is topic-oriented, and focuses on the identified spiritual needs of the women in the class.
Teachers: Lore Johnson, Betty Morin, Anne Poole, Louise Stanford

Price: Mid-life to older adults
Room F-311 (Entrance to lower building off drive through, up one level)
A diverse class with wide-ranging biblical and theological interests. The class takes an eclectic and scholarly approach to its curriculum, while keeping discussions biblical and faith-based.
Directors: Class-shared

Seminar: Older couples with adult children and grandchildren of all ages
Parlor (Rotunda entrance, up one level)
A lecture/discussion class with a focus on good Bible Study and life application. The class is also very intentional about class care and community-building.
Teacher: John Roberts, Sallie Grant, Darrell Corder-sub., Neal Williams-sub.