Spiritual Formation

 At First Baptist Greenville, small group options exist to deepen our faith education, encourage curiosity and wonder, build community and serve our neighbors. For more information or help finding a small group, contact Camille Loomis Rehnborg. 

Affinity Groups

This summer, deepen your friendships across the congregation by having fun and exploring new hobbies in an affinity group!

Labyrinth

Learn more about the two labyrinths at First Baptist and how to use them as a spiritual practice.

Bible Studies

First Baptist offers Bible studies that cover a wide variety of topics and are led by a diverse group of staff and community members.

Prayer Groups

 Deepen your prayer life with the Centering Prayer group.

Adult Sunday School and Community Groups

Adults may choose from twelve classes during the Sunday school hour: 9:15–10:15 a.m.

Circles

Women’s groups who meet monthly and focus on speakers and missions projects.

Just Faith

JustFaith is a transformative process that inspires small groups of faithful Christians to embrace the gospel vision of justice and peace.

Bible Studies

First Baptist offers Bible studies that cover a wide variety of topics and are led by a diverse group of ministers and members.

Wednesday Morning Bible Study

We invite any who have an interest to join us weekly on Wednesdays at 7:00am and finishing by 8:00am so that participants can make timely departures to the rest of their Wednesday activities.

Bert Strange, our Bible study leader, holds a Ph.D. in Theology and served as a Chaplain in his U.S. Army career. We follow the readings in the Revised Common Lectionary which often are used as the next-Sunday worship service scripture readings and thus provide previews of the scriptural bases for sermons.

So bring a cup of coffee and join us for systematic, stimulating, and unrestrained discussion of scripture. We look forward to your joining us when you are able.

Wednesdays | 7:00-8:00am

Fall/Spring, Ongoing
AYMC (6th/7th grade classroom)
Contact: Bert Strange

Friday Morning Bible Study:

The prophetic heart: it all comes down to love

Spring 2026 Friday Morning Bible Study facilitated by Michelle McClendon

This study explores the prophetic vision in Hosea, Amos, Jonah and Micah.

10:00-11:30am on Fridays in the Cypress Room (AYMC)

Spring session begins January 16.

Fridays | 10 – 11:30am

January  – April 2026
Cost: $50 per semester
Register by Jan 9 with Becky Bouton

Prayer Groups

FBG upholds the beauty and power of prayer. we have several lay groups who commit to specific prayer practices.

If you are interested in starting a prayer group, please reach out to Camille Loomis Rehnborg.

 

Centering Prayer Group

Tuesdays | Noon-1pm on Zoom
Contact: Susan D’Amato

As described on the website of Contemplative Outreach, Centering Prayer is “a method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, prayer in which we experience God’s presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself.

This method of prayer is both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship.” The Centering Prayer group uses its weekly gathering for reading and responding to a contemplative devotional or article and for twenty minutes of Centering Prayer. Centering Prayer group welcomes newcomers and visitors at any time. You do not need to commit to weekly attendance — just come when you can!

Intercessory Prayer Group

 Interest Meeting: Wednesday, Feb 4, 5:30pm, Media Center

Contact: Beth Miller 
NEW Group forming in 2026! Do you carry a prayerful concern for our neighbors in need? This group is dedicated for praying for community members inquiring for utility and rental assistance through FBG’s Local Relief Ministry. Group participants commit to pray independently for a short list of people and mail a note of prayerful encouragement to their prayer recipients. Group members will also gather quarterly for group reflection and feedback. Interested? Attend the group interest meeting in February or reach out to group leader, Beth Miller.

Women’s Mission Groups

Circles

 First Baptist Greenville is home to four Women on Mission groups. Groups gather monthly for Bible study, book study, mission study, and prayer. Groups support various mission partners through giving and hands-on support.

Please email the group leaders or Camille Loomis Rehnborg if you’re interested in attending one of these groups.

Lula Whilden Circle

Women 20’s- early 50’s
Group on hiatus
Contact: Camille Loomis Rehnborg

Crazy Eights Circle

mThe Crazy Eights Circle has different FBG or community members come speak each month and supports various mission projects. This group is focused on meeting the spiritual and support needs of women regardless of age (30s – infinity)!

3rd Tuesday of the month
September – May | 7:00 pm
Meets in various locations: members’ homes, restaurants, AYMC
Each monthly host plans the program
Contact: Dewanda Martin, Marie Hall

Margaret Allen Aiesi Circle

The Margaret Allen Aiesi Circle, named for a beloved late Circle member, has various speakers and local authors come to their circle and supports a variety of missions projects. Members are ages 60 and older.
3rd Tuesday of the month.

September – May | 9:30am
Meets in members’ homes
Contact: Carol Ann Bell or Becky Bouton

Susie Lee Bagwell Circle

The Susie Lee Bagwell Circle is a group of senior adult women who enjoy Bible study or book study with occasional guest speakers.

3rd Tuesday of the month
September – May | 10:00 am
Meets in members’ homes
Contact: Jo Carson, Janet Huskey

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