Adults
At First Baptist we are a church that ministers to all generations.
We think of faith as a journey and recognize the ways our understanding and approach to faith, the Bible, and church change with our life experiences. We believe that Jesus’ commandment to love God “with all of your mind” applies to adults as much as children, so we value adult education that challenges as much as it nurtures and inspires. We also know that one thing is necessary no matter where you are in your journey of faith: meaningful relationships. FBCX is a place where adults of all life stages are welcomed, cared for, and equipped inspired to continue growing in faith.
Adults
Sunday School Classes
For conversation about faith matters, for fellowship with good friends, and for taking care of your heart and soul and mind as well as your body in these days, join us for Sunday School.
You’ll be welcomed, and you’ll be glad you did. If you have questions about any of our classes, about what they’re doing on Sunday, or how to connect with them, contact the church office.
Adult Classes
Click on the headings below to learn more about our regular adult Sunday School classes. We also offer a variety of short-term classes at different times during the year, typically in special seasons or over the summer.
Adult Too!
Sunday mornings at 9:45
“We reserve the right to accept everyone!” is the theme for this class. Teachers vary each week, and you will often find them studying topics for several Sundays.
Adult 3 Coed Class
Sunday mornings at 9:45
This class of mostly older adults is committed to studying the Bible and understanding its meaning for our lives and our world, guided in their study by curriculum materials published by Smyth & Helwys and informed by their faith and wisdom.
Voices
Sundays at 7p
This intergenerational class of women focuses on spirituality, community, and self-reflection. From our beginning, our focus was hearing the stories of women in scripture, gaining insights from women we know as saints, and experiencing personal growth from the journeys of contemporary women of faith—their struggles of life and faith, and how what we learn through their stories impacts our own faith journey. (We have also gladly welcomed a few men throughout our history.)
Koinonia
Sunday mornings at 9:45
This dynamic group seeks to study, question, and fellowship together in innovative and sometimes unconventional ways. A warm and welcoming class for people mainly in their 30s through 50s. You can find Koinonia on Facebook!
Pilgrims
Sunday mornings at 9:45
The Pilgrims class is made up primarily of median to older adults, both single and married, who enjoy pursuing biblical and topical studies. We’re particularly fond of book studies! Valuing open and honest thinking and growing in the faith, the class exists to share the pilgrim journey with each other.
Wednesday Nights
Wednesday night fellowship and prayer time are also important at First Baptist. We gather most Wednesday evenings during the school year for supper in the Fellowship Hall, and then stay around the tables for a time of sharing: birthdays, anniversaries, announcements and prayer. The children and youth break off into their programs and the adults stay in the fellowship hall for conversation around various faith-based topics. All voices and perspectives are welcome and valued, so the discussion is almost always lively.
Women’s Ministry
Our annual women’s retreat in the fall at St. Simons Island is the highlight of our women’s ministry. Since 2000, First Baptist women have gathered together for a weekend of learning and community building with plenty of good food and free time built in. It is a weekend that many of our women look forward to all year long.
A women’s book club keeps the conversation going throughout the year. These gatherings take place in members’ homes and focus on women authors, especially highlighting those voices from whom we do not often hear.
Men’s Ministry
Our Men’s ministry is highlighted by a Men’s Retreat. The group has also gathered periodically for outings or at local breweries or members’ homes for times for fellowship and conversation.