Bethel Classes
- Location:
- Bethel Class 1 — Cheek House Dining Room
- Bethel Class 2 — Enrichment Center 102
- Class Size: 35
- Age Group: Adults of all ages, single, and couples
Led by teams of FPC Bethel-Trained teachers
The Bethel Series, launched in 1962, is a 2-year overview Bible study, tracing the journey from Genesis to Revelation of God’s divine intentions for His people. This year’s study of the Old Testament begins with Creation, the Fall, and the Flood. We then journey through the ages from Abraham and Moses to the Promised Land, from the Conquest to the Exile and Restoration, through the Judges, Kings and Prophets.
“Bethel” is a continuous study structured for regular, committed attendance. All along, it teaches how God leads His children into fulfulling His hopes and dreams for all mankind. Its theme, “Blest to Be a Blessing” (Genesis 12:1-3), echoes from week to week in its innovative presentation of symbolic pictures, accompanying Scripture, short written texts and lectures by First Presbyterian Church Bethel-trained teachers. Please contact Sarah Bird, 615-298-9518, if interested.
Coffee & Bible in the Round
- Location: Oak Hill School — Room L-204
- Class Size: 15-20
- Age Group: Adults of all ages, singles, and couples
Led by various class members, coordinated by Rick Gernert, Valerie Cantrell, Trish Callison
This small group study is Bible based with an emphasis on God’s word as a guide to our daily walk with Christ. Bring your Bible and a cup of coffee and join our fellowship where discussion and delving into scripture are an integral part of the class. Class involvement helps strengthen our faith journey as we build connections to the church community.
The class is currently studying wisdom as shown to us in scripture, including passages from Job, Ecclesiastes, James, 1 Corinthians and John. Our goal is to explore how this Godly gift can enhance our everyday lives.
Cornerstone Class
- Location: Ministry Wing — Vance Hall (222)
- Class Size: 30-40
- Age Groups: Parents of school-age children
Led by John Hollins, Chris Kirkland, Ben Merrill, Darryl Thompson, and Julia Wilk
This winter and spring, the Cornerstone Class will be studying the book of Genesis. From creation through the early patriarchs, we will seek to better understand our own relationship with the Creator. The class explores the study of Biblical topics through a combination of lecture and discussion.
Current Issues Discussion Class
- Location: Oak Hill School — Room L-200
- Class Size: 25-35
- Age Groups: Couples and single adults of various ages and viewpoints
Leaders are Justin and Maureen Milam
The leaders and class share information and discussion on a wide variety of current topics from a Christian perspective. An email is generally sent to class members each week with the planned topic for discussion. Maureen generally opens the class with prayer and a Bible verse, and then Justin provides background and information about the day’s topic. Guest speakers are featured from time to time. This format is very welcoming to those who care to drop by on any given week.
Discipleship Class
- Location: Courtenay Corridor — Witherspoon Meeting Room (130)
- Class Size: 15-25
- Age Groups: All ages welcome
Led by David Goodcase, Charles Bryan, Sr., and Jim Cawood
After presenting the life and works of Jesus in the third Gospel, we will explore the working out of His directions to His disciples in the power of the Holy Spirit to the Jew and the Gentiles through a line by line study of the Book of Acts. Please join us!
Introduction to the Enneagram 2020
- Location: Ministry Wing — Jones Session Room (203)
- Class Size: 25-30
- Age Group: Adults of all ages, singles, and couples
Led by Abbi Rodriguez
Join us for the Introduction to the Enneagram Class beginning January 5th as we learn more about the Enneagram and what this tool has to teach us about loving God, others, and ourselves well. We will walk through The Enneagram Journey curriculum by Suzanne Stabile during our time together. This Sunday School class is designed for those who don’t know anything about the Enneagram, those who have been studying the Enneagram for a while, and everyone in between!
Family Fellowship Class
- Location: Ministry Wing – Memorial Library (224)
- Class Size: 25-30
- Age Group: Singles and couples
Led by a teaching team including Chan Sheppard and Jessie Yancey
The Family Fellowship Sunday School class provides a warm, welcoming environment for community and Christian education. Comprised mostly of parents with young children but open to all, our class enjoys discussion, biblical exploration, and life-sharing. We are currently studying “Luke for Everyone,” by N.T. Wright, where dig deeply into the gospel of Luke. We would love for you to join us!
Good News Class
- Location: Oak Hill School — Room L-207
- Class Size: 25-35
- Age Groups: Couples and single adults of various ages and viewpoints
Led by The Rev. John Musgrave.
The Good News Class looks at significant theologians reflecting on their lives, and their impact on the Christian faith and the study of scripture. We continue our study of the life and teaching of Apostle Paul, the first Christian theologian.
Inquirers’ Class
- Location: TBD
- Class Size: 25-30
- Age Groups: Adults of all ages
Led by The Rev. Sarah Bird, Associate Pastor for Discipleship and Engagement
This 4-week Inquirers’ Class series is offered for persons interested in uniting with First Presbyterian Church as members, or who wish to learn about the history, beliefs, ministries, and mission of First Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian (USA) denomination. Persons considering membership should take the Inquirers’ Class before joining the church. The class is offered three times a year. For more information, please call the church office at 615-383-1815 or Rev. Sarah Bird at 615-298-9518.
A new series will begin on April 19.
June Ramsey Class
- Location: Cheek House Downstairs — Living Room
- Class Size: 25
- Age Groups: Couples and singles, ranging from their 30s to 70s.
Brenda Geise is class coordinator. Wide variety of guest speakers featured.
Each Sunday this summer the June Ramsey Class will host a representative from one of the local mission organizations supported by First Presbyterian Church. These partners minister to a very wide and diverse cross section of our community with services focused on housing, hunger alleviation, elder care, addiction issues, homelessness, youth development and spiritual growth. Our focus will be to learn more about each organization and the ways we can best support them.
Logos Class
- Location: Cheek House Downstairs — Stanford Chapel (10:00-10:40 A.M.)
- Class Size: 60-85
- Age Groups: All ages of adults
Led by The Rev. Dr. Stuart Gordon with assistance from Chuck Grice
Beginning in January, the Logos Class will survey the Biblical narrative in search of real examples of faith: such as Abraham, who “hoped against hope,” according to Paul, believing that he would become “the father of many nations.” Then there is the father of a boy possessed by a demon, who begged Jesus to heal his son: “I believe; help my unbelief.”
Faith is not easy these days, nor has it ever been, We’ll seek to make sense of life as an exercise in faith, mixed with uncertainty, even in a supposedly scientific age. The Logos Class meets from 10:00-10:40. Stuart’s presentations, combining Bible study, lecture and discussion, offer class members significant opportunity for serious reflection and learning.
