First Presbyterian Church – Adult Discipleship

Adult Discipleship opportunities are a vital part of the life of our church family. We are committed to enabling and equipping disciples of Jesus Christ along every stage of the faith development. To that end, we offer a variety of avenues by which our members and friends can continue to mature in their faith journey.

Small Group Ministries
A significant segment of our congregation is committed to discipleship through the small group model that has been a strong part of our heritage since the 1950s. These small groups offer the possibility of growth through in-depth Bible study, prayer and fellowship. Most small groups meet at least two times a month (our traditional Koinonia Groups) with other groups meeting weekly. Small group leadership training is offered throughout the year as well as an annual gathering. Once a year, members of the small groups gather for a Fall Kick-Off.

Inquirers Ministries
This seven-week ministry for prospective new members is offered three times each year (fall, winter and spring). In addition to introducing potential members to the specific life of our church and denomination, the curriculum reviews the basics of the faith, focusing on the importance of the personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each class ends with a retreat that includes worship and the Lord's Supper. Because of the small group model used throughout this process, most new members remain in small groups as they are embraced into the life of the church.

Adult Education Classes typically run from September to May. Classes held on Sundays at 10:15 AM., and there are a variety of weekday and weeknight offerings. Below is a list of the available classes currently available. There are also men's and women's classes--check those web pages to see what is offered. The full description of these classes is located in The LINK newsletter.

Time with One Another — Anyone wanting to be part of a new small group should join us as we take 6 weeks to form what we call “K-Groups” In “K-Groups” you get to meet other Christians, learn to pray together, grow together and serve together, all while spending time in God’s word. Each Sunday class will run like a K-Group so folks get a taste of small group life.

Starting Sept. 14 there will be two weeks on K-Group dynamics. On Sept. 28 and Oct. 5 there will be two weeks on how to understand the first books of the New Testament. On Oct.19 groups will put everything into practice for a trial run and then get launched as a K-Group.

Growing Together in Christ — For ways to grow spiritually with your spouse, join our Sunday morning Married Couples Bible Study by David Sunde.

A study in the book of acts — (inductive study w/workbook). Find out how the power which transforms the first disciples can and will transform our lives. Also on Wednesdays 7-9 PM. More...

GET READY TO STEP INTO AFRICA — A four-week study (Sept. 14-Oct. 5) about the plight of our African brothers and sisters — a precursor to the Step Into Africa World Vision Experience, which is a free interactive exhibit in the Kirk Center October 10-October 13 that will give each of us an opportunity to see, hear, and be touched by the men, women and children affected by HIV and AIDS. Come to one or all four Sunday morning sessions as we learn more about this world crisis and walk with Christ in learning to love one another. When you come to this study you will find that your beliefs will change and you will learn how to risk serving with the most helpless members of our world, God’s little children.