Small Groups
Small groups are a huge deal in our church. We have several small group options, each with its own personality and biblical educational style. We know there’s one for you. Feel free to check out as many as you like until you find the right fit for you and your family. We’re saving you a seat!
Small Groups for Women
Karen Blevins // Sundays @ 9:15 a.m.
Karen Blevins leads this class for women ages 30s to 60s who are married or single // Room 182
Connie Neal // Sundays @ 9:15 a.m.
This small group is for ladies ages 70 and up // Room 103
Alma Castillo // Sundays @ 9:15 a.m.
Alma Castillo’s small group is for Hispanic ladies of all ages // Room 189
Mary Mitchell // Sundays @ 10:45 a.m.
Mary Mitchell’s small group is for ladies who are single or married, ages 40s to 60s // Room 180
Small Groups for Men
Gustavo Castillo // Sundays at 9:15 a.m.
Hispanic Men // Room 187
Men’s Bible Study // Wednesdays at 6 a.m.
Led by Jodi Shaw and Lance Warren // Room 180
Men’s Thursday Lunch Bible Study
Led by Alan Trammell // Thursdays at 11 a.m. // Room 180
Small Groups for Adults of All Ages/Stages of Life
Sundays @ 8 a.m.
Tim Wolters
Tim Wolters’ class is for married couples in their 40s and up // Room 180
Ted Huntley
Ted Huntley’s group is for married couples ages 50 to 70+ // Room 107
Glen Kenemer
Glen Kenemer teaches a group of married and single seniors ages 60 to 80+ // Room 130
Sundays @ 9:15 a.m.
College & Young Adult Class
James Clark, Kenny Clayton, and Lourae Henry lead this class for college students and other young adults // Room 127
Steve and Beka Samuel
Steve and Beka lead this class for nearly- or newly-married young adults // Room 126
Stefan Maupin
Stefan Maupin teaches this class of married adults ages 20 to 30 something // Room 124/125
Louie Dunn/John Walton
The Dunn/Walton group is for married adults in their 20s-30s // Room 105
Lance Warren
Lance Warren teaches this class of married and single adults in their 30s to 50s // Room 130
Chris Grissom
Chris Grissom teaches this group of married and single adults in their 30s-50s // Room 129
Marc Terry
Marc Terry’s group is for married and single adults in their 30s-50s // Room 186
Steve Trammell
Steve Trammell teaches this diverse group of married adults ages 30 to 50 something // Room 187
Jody and Brenda Shaw
The Shaws teach this class for ’empty-nesters’ // Room 107
Lance Weidenbaum
Lance Weidenbaum’s group is primarily made up of individuals who sing in our choir, but all are welcome! // Room 109
Tony Smith
Dr. Tony Smith teaches this class of 40 somethings up to 60 somethings, single or married // Room 180
Alan Trammell
Alan Trammell’s class is made up of married adults ages 40 to 60+ // Room 184
Sundays @ 10:45 a.m.
Anthony Kimbrough
Anthony Kimbrough teaches this group of 30 somethings up to 50 somethings, single and married // Room 124/125
Steve Nowlin
Dr. Steve Nowlin leads this class of singles and marrieds ages 40 to 60+ // Room 127
Gary Beaty
Gary Beaty’s small group is a mix of adults in their 40s up to 60s who are single or married // Room 126
Tim Dodd
Tim Dodd’s class is for couples and singles in their 40s-60s // Room 129
Jim Moore
Jim Moore leads this class of 40 somethings to 60 somethings, couples or singles // Room 109
Larry Wright
Our Director of Senior Adult Ministry Larry Wright teaches a class of couples, widows, and singles ages 50 to 70+ // Room 107
Jack Hahn
Jack Hahn’s lively group of senior adults are in their 70s up to 90s // Room 130
Men’s Ministry
We have weekly Bible studies for men of all ages.
Wednesday Morning Men’s Bible Study // 6 to 7:30 a.m. in Room 180 // Various teachers
Thursday Men’s Lunch Study // 12 to 1 p.m. in Room 180 // Teacher: Alan Trammell // Bring a sack lunch!
Wednesday Night Study Group for Men Begins Wed., Jan. 8 // How to Be a Man // Teacher: Larry Cleghorn // 6:15 – 7:30 p.m. // Cost: $15 // This 40-day devotional experience that uses the lives of 8 men of the Bible as an example and challenges men to live a life of impact and influence, changing the world around them for the sake of the Gospel. LEARN MORE & SIGN UP
Women’s Ministry
Precept Bible Study #1: JOSEPH // Begins Thurs., Jan. 9, from 9:30 a.m. to noon // Teacher: Denise Brewer // Cost $9 // Have you ever been falsely accused or suffered from injustice? This study is your manual for handling these painful situations. Learn how to rise above difficulties by trusting God.
Precept Bible Study #2: EXODUS // Begins Feb. 13, from 9:30 a.m. to noon // Teacher: Denise Brewer // Cost $25 // Watch Moses develop as a leader. See God deliver His people by judging their enemies. Learn powerful truths about His ways. A remarkably practical study of deliverance, redemption, the Law, and the Tabernacle.
These Precept Upon Precept studies feature video lectures by Kay Arthur
Friday Morning Ladies Bible Study // Begins Fri., Jan. 10, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. // BELIEVING GOD by Beth Moore // Teacher: Beth Dunn // Cost $16 // In this 10-session study, we discover that the Bride of Jesus Christ (the Church) in our generation is nearly paralyzed by unbelief. God is calling His bride to a fresh and lavish anointing of faith. This in-depth study examines the lives of Abraham, Moses, and others as examples of persons who believed God. Limited childcare is provided by reservation. Sign up for childcare by Sun., Jan. 5.
Senior Adult Ministry
Our Senior Adult Ministry’s purpose is to magnify the Lord Jesus Christ. We achieve this purpose through ministry, missions, and fellowship.
Ministry
- We strive to meet the physical, social, and spiritual needs of our body of believers.
- Our Hands and Feet Ministry is designed to meet the physical needs of our senior adult members throughout the year in areas of home, yard, and auto maintenance.
- Each week senior adults are involved in small groups designed to study God’s Word. In these small groups we are challenged to grow spiritually and encourage each other in our daily walk.
Missions
- Our seniors are on mission locally, regionally, and internationally through our church and various missions organizations.
- We also have an ongoing relationship with the following ministries: Of One Accord Ministries in Rogersville, Tenn. This ministry serves an area of East Tennessee in meeting the needs of the people in through construction projects, Bible studies for children, a thrift store, and food pantry. Samaritan’s Purse: We serve through mission trips plus the annual Operation Christmas Child shoebox ministry. Our church serves as a regional Drop Off Center for Operation Christmas Child (we are a collection point for this area).
Fellowship
- Breakfasts and luncheons: We have breakfasts and luncheons with focused programs of interest periodically throughout the year.
- Banquets: Our annual Christmas banquet is always a meaningful reflection on Christ’s birth.
- Trips: We plan trips throughout the year to various points of interest and senior adult conferences.
- Small Groups: Our variety of small groups for seniors provides plenty of opportunities for Bible study and fellowship.
Senior Newsletter
Our senior newsletter, The Encourager, is mailed the last week of each month for the upcoming month. Contact Karen Townsend in the church office to sign up: 931.388.2655.
Handicap Assistance
The First Family is easily accessible to those who have mobility challenges, as it is all on one level. A senior adult parking lot is also available for your convenience. It is in front of the covered drive entrance. We also have valet parking Sunday mornings for seniors.
Connect Groups
Connect Groups are meant to help you find a place to connect with others who have the same interests as you. The groups are designed for encouragement, accountability, and just plain fun!
Here are some of the groups that are offered. Don’t see one that interests you? Start your own!
- Handyman Team .: Contact the church office: 931.388.2655
- Skeet Shoot .: Contact: Josh Vaughn
- F.A.I.T.H. Riders .: Contact: Norm Morrow .: LEARN MORE
- Running/Cycling .: Contact: Patrick O’Neil
- Softball .: Contact: Scott Oliver
- Craft Group .: Contact: Davona Trammell
- Karate for Christ .: LEARN MORE .: Contact: Kathy Kruisenga
Wednesday Night Study Groups
Our Wednesday Night Study Groups are eight-week sessions held throughout the year to help Christ-followers move to the next level of Christian experience and commitment. Our current session goes through Feb. 26.
