An event every week that begins at 9:30 am on Sunday, repeating indefinitely
Join us every Sunday morning for Life Groups! Bible studies and community groups for all ages.
Find your place.
Watch this video used with permission from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
Call the 24/7 prayer line in the video, or you may call First Baptist Church directly from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 417-866-7202 and we will be happy to receive your call.
The Joy Class meets in our beautiful library reading area. They discuss lessons in the Lifeway Quarterly material.
Who? Ages 80’s and up – Ladies
Where? Library
Led by Deborah Hall
These two classes meet together initially and then split up into the men’s and women’s groups. They use Lifeway Quarterly material.
Who? Ages 70’s and up
Where?
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Good teachers and good fun are incorporated in this class. It is taught from the Lifeway Quarterly series. You will have an opportunity here to mingle with the 50+ group that takes trips and plan/enjoy fun activities to enrich your life.
Who? Ages 50’s, 60’s and up Co-ed
Where? Room 209
Led by Carol Pinegar, Tony Buchanan
Network with other couples while you take joy in learning the Bible from the Lifeway Quarterly series.
Who? Ages 40’s to 50’s Co-ed
Where? Room 203
Led by Dave Rush and Ron & Mary Ann Baker
You will receive wise instruction about life and living in this class. The teachers are ready to help you in whatever stage of life you are in. This class uses Lifeway Quarterly instruction.
Who? Ages 30’s to 50’s Singles
Where? Room 205
Led by Gerald Jones
This is an adult mixed class that uses the Lifeway Quarterly Studies. Couples, couples with families, and singles of the same age group can come and network and learn from good teaching in the Word of God.
Who? Ages 20’s to 30’s Co-ed
Where? Room 211
Led by Layton Jones, Steve Viehland
This class meets behind the Worship Center in the beautiful chapel, and lessons come directly from the Bible. The Bereans are mentioned in Acts chapter 17;
“They received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.”
Who? All Ages and Mixes
Where? Chapel
Led by Tim Garten
Lessons here come directly from the Bible, taught by a veteran of life and of the Word. This class is family.
Who? All Ages and Mixes
Where? Room 201
Led by Dr. Arthur Mallory and Barbara Riebold
Our special needs students and their dedicated teachers are engaged with teaching, music, and crafts. They assemble in the Community Outreach Building in a big room to the right as you enter the ground floor main entrance.
Who? All Ages
Where? Multi-Purpose Room
Led by Steven Becker
This class is for those out of high school, and for those adventuring into college, or real life itself. The class meets in our Fireside room in our Community Outreach Building just behind the ground floor main entrance.
Who? Ages 18 to 20’s
Where? Fireside Room
Led by Charlie Williamson
This class for our youth members meets on the third floor with lots of room to interact. Our Youth Director is eager to engage their brains, focus their hearts on Jesus, and give them opportunities to be on mission. Oh, and they have fun doing it!
Who? Grades 7 to 12
Where? Room 305
Led by Joel Johnson, Laura Johnson
These classes meet upstairs in our secure Community Outreach Center. The COC is the building behind our Worship Center. Parents must drop off and pick up their children.
Led by Betty Austin, Carol Thornsberry, Stephanie Shaw
These classes for our little ones meet right next to the Worship Center. There is secure check-in, and the doors stay locked until you pick up your child. Parents will need to check in all children in the Preschool II room near the North Entry Access.
Led by Beth Jones, Landry Jones
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7
Your request will be prayed for by our Staff and Leadership Team or by calling 417-866-7202.
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