Fall 2025 Discipleship Classes

Classes begin Sunday, August 10, or Wednesday, August 13, unless otherwise noted.

For more information, contact Justin Law at 241.5161 or [email protected].

Sundays

Anxious for Nothing

Anxious for Nothing
Sundays, August 10 – September 21  |  5:00 PM  |  B403

Discover peace in the midst of chaos with Max Lucado’s Anxious for Nothing Bible study. Based on Philippians 4:4-8, this encouraging series helps participants replace anxiety with calm through practical, faith-filled steps. Each of the five sessions combines Scripture, personal reflection, and Lucado’s relatable teaching style to guide hearts toward God’s promises. Join us as we learn to trust God more deeply and experience the freedom of living anxious for nothing.

Facilitated by Jon & Elizabeth Morris

Art of Parenting: Aiming Your Child's Heart Toward God

Art of Parenting: Aiming Your Child’s Heart Towards God
Sundays, August 10 – October 5  |  5:00 PM  |  B412

FamilyLife’s Art of Parenting is a practical, faith-based resource designed to help young parents navigate the daily challenges of raising children. Through engaging videos and meaningful discussions, it provides real-life wisdom and biblical insights to help you build a strong, loving family. Whether you’re parenting toddlers or pre-teens, it equips you with tools to shape your children’s character, identity, and faith. Join other young families as we grow together and find encouragement on the parenting journey.

Facilitated by Mike and Cindy Perry

Evangelism Essentials: Learning to Share Your Faith with Anyone

Evangelism Essentials: Learning to Share Your Faith with Anyone

Sundays, August 10 — November 16 | 5:00 PM  |  B409

Join Pastor Mark and other trained members for an engaging evangelism class designed to equip believers with practical tools for sharing their faith. Learn how to relate to non-Christians with compassion and confidence, and respond to tough questions about God and Christianity with biblical truth. This class will help you grow in boldness, understanding, and love as you fulfill the Great Commission.

Facilitated by Mark Bethea & Caden Lockett

Get Your Gifts In Gear: Discovering Your Place in Life and Ministry

Get Your Gifts in Gear: Discovering Your Place in Life and Ministry
Sundays, August 10 – September 28  |  5:00 PM  |  B415

In this seven-week course, trained leaders Larry and Susan Gay will help you discover how God has uniquely shaped you for a purpose and start the process of discovering where God wants to use your combination of gifts, strengths, interests, and personality.

Facilitated by Larry & Susan Gay

GriefShare

GriefShare
Sundays, August 10 – September 28  |  4:45 PM  |  B416

A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this thirteen-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability, and gain solid support each step of the way.

Facilitated by Ben Kelley, Barry Bledsoe, and Erin Wall

Philippians

Philippians
Sundays, August 10 – October 19  |  5:00 PM  |  B402

In this nine-session Bible study, discover the joy-filled message of Philippians, a letter written by the Apostle Paul while imprisoned, overflowing with gratitude and encouragement. This study examines how to find genuine joy, peace, and purpose in Christ, regardless of our circumstances. Learn what it means to live humbly, love deeply, and press on toward the goal of knowing Jesus more fully. Join us as we grow together in faith, unity, and spiritual strength through the Word of God.

Facilitated by Tim Powell

Return to Mayberry

Return to Mayberry 
Sundays, August 10 —
November 16  | 5:00 PM  |  B405

Join us as we walk through the book of Proverbs, Mayberry-style! Every Sunday night, we’ll watch a different episode of “The Andy Griffith Show” and glean some wisdom for everyday life from both the show and related scriptures in Proverbs, all while enjoying a tasty snack. If you can’t attend every session, come whenever you can!

Facilitated by Doug & Lori Rogers

Exploring Other Faiths

Exploring Other Faiths
Sundays, October 5 — November 16  |  5:00 PM  |  B403

Join us for six weeks as we explore the belief systems common in the River Region. You will see that these groups are composed of kind and upright members of the community, yet their beliefs differ significantly from Christianity. We will also explore ways to minister to them in a Christ-like manner.

Beliefs and topics:
October 5: The church of Christ, Scientist
October 12: Hindu Temple of Montgomery
October 19: Temple Beth Or
November 2:  Jehovah’s Witness
November 9: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Montgomery
November 16: The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

Facilitated by Ed Cleveland

Mondays

Men's Bible Study

Men’s Bible Study
Mondays | 5:30 PM  | 410 South Perry Street

Bring your Bible and join us for an hour of refreshing and reviving prayer, accountability, fellowship, and Bible study.

Tuesdays

Men's Bible Study @ Chappy's

Men’s Bible Study @ Chappy’s
Tuesdays | 6:45 AM  | Chappy’s on Perry Hill Road

Join men of all ages for breakfast, prayer, and Bible study each Tuesday morning. The teacher and teaching rotates through the participants. Come and go as your schedule allows. Contact Jason Brown at (334) 546-7474 for information.

Facilitated by Jason Brown anJimmy Wyrosdick

Ladies Bible Study: Ruth

Ladies Bible Study: Ruth
Tuesdays, September 16 — November 18  |  9:30 AM  |  347

No matter what’s happening in your life, don’t despair—there’s HOPE! You have a Kinsmen Redeemer! This six-week study on the book of Ruth by Kay Arthur emphasizes God’s provision and faithfulness to everyday people, as well as how Jesus is our ultimate Redeemer. Through all the seasons of our lives, He sees, He cares, and He is always with us.

Facilitated by Nancy Burt

Wednesdays

Divorce Care

Divorce Care
Wednesdays, August 13 — November 5  |  6:00 PM  |  B415

Find support and healing during separation and divorce. This is a friendly, compassionate group of people who will stand with you through one of life’s most challenging times. Don’t face separation or divorce alone. The seminar will feature videos from top experts on divorce and recovery, followed by group discussion.

Facilitated by Robert Gassman

Fridays

Friday Morning Men's Bible Study

Friday Morning Men’s Bible Study 
Fridays  |  6:45 AM  |  413

Join us for a sweet hour of prayer and Bible Study. We study the Bible book by book, one chapter at a time, and have great refreshments every week. Leadership rotates.

Saturdays

Becoming His Vessel: The Essentials

Becoming His Vessel: The Essentials
Saturdays, August 9 — November 15 (Biweekly) 
8:30 AM  |  His Vessel Ministries or Zoom

This is a foundational discipleship teaching designed to train each believer in how to live out their faith in Jesus Christ and bring Him glory. One is taught how to have an intimate relationship with God, which leads to living for God. An experienced leader guides you into a life of meaning, encouraging and holding you accountable for applying the essential principles, spiritual habits, and practices to your everyday life. 

This seven-lesson online training teaches the essentials to have an intimate relationship with God. Out of that intimacy with God, you will see yourself as God sees you…created by Him for pleasure and purpose. 

Facilitated by Carolyn Bryan and Denise Holland