Small Group Discipleship

Small Group Bible Study Opportunities

Throughout the week, a variety of small group Bible studies are available for you. Read through the course descriptions below for more information or open this pdf summary of the classes.

SUNDAYS

Small Group Bible Study
Sundays at 9:00 am | Locations available at the Information Center | Contact: Kevin Kite  kevin@fbcocala.org

Small groups in this model meet for a specific rotation, sometimes 10 to 12 weeks.  At the end of the rotation, we are assigned new, random groups.  Our teachers and the people in our groups change up. This allows you to get to know different groups of people and also be exposed to different teaching styles. Think musical chairs with a divine purpose. 

MONDAYS

Community Bible Study for Men
Mondays 7:00—9:00 pm starting September 10th | Room 226/228 | Recommended donation: $30 for 15 weeks | Contact: John Batsch 732-5245

Come on September 10th for a BBQ dinner at 6:30! All following weeks, we will start at 7 pm. During the 2012 / 2013 course year, we will be studying the book of John.

Precept Upon Precept: 2 Peter — How to Keep From Falling
Mondays starting 2/4 | 9:15—11:00 am | Cost: $20 | Room 201/203 | Teacher: Melinda Weller

How well do you know the Son of God? Are you convinced that what He said about Himself is true? From beginning to end, John reveals Jesus as the Son of God.  Join us for an in depth study of the Gospel of John beginning Monday, February 4.  We'll meet at 9:15 on Mondays in room 201-203. For more information, please call Melinda at 629-9244.

Childcare is available for birth to age 5 by reservation only.  Reservations are due no later than Wednesday, 9/5 to susanp@fbcocala.org.

TUESDAYS

Men's Bible Study and Breakfast
Meets Tuesday mornings in FC 105/107 from 6:30 to 8:00 am | Cost: $5 Suggested Donation for Breakfast

Join us on Tuesday mornings for Bible study and breakfast.

WEDNESDAYS

Amazed! Discovering the Wealth of God’s Saving Work in the Book of Ephesians
Wednesdays 1/23 – 4/10| 6:00—7:30 pm | Room: 206/208 | Teacher: Pete Menendez

Join Pete to study the Letter to the Ephesians verse by verse, covering major themes, how the letter fits within the overall message of the New Testament, and make practical application of the letter to your life today.

The Story Evangelism Training
Wednesdays, January 16 - March 20 | 6:00—7:30 pm | Room: 201/203 | Cost: $15 | Teacher: Pastor Darren Gaddis

The course will utilize The Story training materials.  The Story provides a beautiful, powerful, yet simple explanation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ using 4 major themes found in the Bible:

Creation. The Fall. The Rescue. The Restoration.

The Christian worldview is clearly communicated to those who are interested in what Christians believe and also   provides an understanding of how to become a Christian through faith in the Gospel. Join us for this journey!

Women Building Relationships Through Bible Study
Wednesdays 1/16 – 5/22 | 6:00—7:30 pm | Room: 210 | Teacher: Beth Fannin

Come talk about where are you in your journey, what have you studied, and what will help you grow in your walk. Join Beth on Wednesday evenings to build genuine relationships through studying scripture together.

THURSDAYS
Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) for Women
Thursdays | 9:20—11:20 am | Choir Room | Cost: No Cost | Leader: Karen McGinnis

This course year, we will be studying the book of Genesis.  There is no cost for the classes but there is a collection taken each week to help offset the materials.

Participating in a weekly BSF's daytime class  allows women the opportunity to have a meaningful connection with God and other women on an ongoing basis. The weekly gathering allows women the opportunity to gain insights from one another in discussion groups, as well as from the teaching leader's compelling    lecture. In addition to the regular weekly class, BSF provides the structure to
encourage women to read and study the Bible daily.

Moms with infants, toddlers or preschoolers receive the added benefit of a high-level preschool program for children under age six during their BSF class.

Questions or comments about any of these classes? Contact us.

Secret Church Simulcast
Good Friday, March 29, 2013  | 6:30 PM—1:30 AM EST

We will not be hosting Secret Church this time around but you can still attend! Gather a small group together and register at lifeway.com/secretchurch to watch the event live.  The cost is $59 to do this.  OR if you wait about a week, the event video and study guide will be available for free at secretchurch.org.

What will the topic be? Heaven. Hell. The End of the World. For Christians and non-Christians alike, these topics provoke a variety of emotions and reactions: curiosity, confusion, joy, hope, fear, anticipation, or maybe even anger. Sadly, these critical topics are often embellished, fantasized, diluted, abused, or altogether avoided in our day. So what does the Bible say about these things? Is the Apocalypse upon us? Do we know what heaven will be like? What about hell? Is it literal? Is it eternal? How do we even begin to think about these mind-blowing realities? During this Secret Church, you will explore God’s Word in search of answers to these questions and more.