Nov 23, 2020 | Christmas at First 2020, Church News, Spiritual Formation
Have you ever wondered what Seminary is like for the budding ministers we bless and send off every once in a while? Is it theological boot camp—“Drop and give me ten…commandments!”—or more like a series of semester-sized spiritual retreats? What classes do they...
Oct 5, 2020 | Church News, Spiritual Formation
These days, instead of enjoying community in our physical small group spaces, greeting each other as we find our pews, and gathering to volunteer or meet on church grounds, we are logging in, zooming in, and chatting in virtual hallways—and not just us locals either....
Sep 8, 2020 | Church News, Spiritual Formation
Sarah Ramsey-Smith has been hired as Director of our Special Needs Ministry. Sarah grew up at First Baptist and is the daughter of Becky and Todd Ramsey. She and her husband, Paul, moved to Greenville from Asheville about a year and a half ago. They have 2 young sons,...
Aug 31, 2020 | Church News, Spiritual Formation
Our Sunday School Ministry is diverse in its approach to teaching and providing community. 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...
Aug 24, 2020 | Church News, Spiritual Formation
A newly formed community group, The Connections Class, is the first Sunday School class at First Baptist to be created in the “Zoom era.” The members, made up of newer members and recent visitors looking for community, have met several times over the past few weeks,...
Aug 17, 2020 | Church News, Spiritual Formation
Every summer, just before Promotion Sunday, the Spiritual Formation Committee and I treat the leaders and teachers of our adult Sunday School classes to a nice hot breakfast in the Fellowship Hall. This is our meager way to show our deep gratitude for the happy burden...
