First Baptist offers great religious education opportunities for children and adults each Sunday morning. Wherever you are on the journey of faith and the struggle of life, our classes are for you!

--Alycia Post, director of Christian Education

CHILDREN (Sunday school is part of the worship hour. Children participate in the first half of worship, and then attend Sunday school from approximately 10 AM to 10:45 AM.)

Classes:

GODLY PLAY (ages toddler to preschool/kindergarten) Ms. Rhonda Harmon, instructor
An interactive bible story time that helps young learners begin to learn biblical narratives in a fun and memorable way!

Faith Weaver (elementary school age children) Ms. Alyssa Gilleran, instructor
A weekly exploration of biblical narratives with instructors encouraging the children to read and reflect on the story together through several fun learning activities.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL (Sunday school for adults happens at 11 AM. The minister coordinates a hour session on issues of the day and congregational life, bible study, spiritual life, and other topics of interest!)

2008-2009 adult education

Together, we are exploring "Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations", a curriculum devised by the Rev. Robert Schnase, bishop of the United Methodist church. We are exploring the ways that congregations are finding new life with ancient practices of the church. Through video, class discussion, and brief readings each week, we are exploring Schnase's question: What does a fruitful, vital, growing congregation look like? The five practices that help churches flourish include: Radical Hospitality, Passionate Worship, Intentional Faith Development, Risk-taking Mission and Service, and Extravagant Generosity.

Click this link to hear a message from Bishop Schnase about this wonderful curriculum for congregations of any tradition or denomination:  http://www.cokesbury.com/media/video/misc/5practices.asx