Equipping Classes

What are Equipping Classes?

Whether you join a 6-8 week study, or an ongoing weekly class, Equipping Classes create an opportunity to be strengthened in your faith and in the knowledge of God’s Word throughout the week.

Classes are available in 5 categories:

Core Classes: Build a strong biblical foundation through essential truths every follower of Jesus should know.

Spiritual Growth: Deepen your relationship with Christ through studies that strengthen your faith and your daily walk with Him.

Family Life & Practical Skills: Gain biblical wisdom and practical tools for navigating marriage, parenting, relationships, work, and everyday life.

Bible Book Studies: Explore individual books of the Bible, verse by verse, to better understand God’s Word and apply it to your life.

Support Groups: Find hope, encouragement, and biblical care in a safe community as you walk through life’s challenges with others.

CORE CLASSES

SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

Grow closer to God, discover biblical practices that help deepen your relationship with Him, and learn how to intentionally walk with Him each day.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

THE STORY: A BIG PICTURE OVERVIEW OF THE BIBLE – NEW TESTAMENT

See the Bible as one complete story. Discover how Scripture fits together from Genesis to Revelation and how every book points to Jesus Christ. Childcare is available with advance reservation.

MEN’S TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Join a community of men for Bible study, fellowship, and practical discussion about living out God’s Word. This fall will feature Rick Burgess’s 40-week study, Real Men of the Bible.

MEN’S P.A.T.H. GROUPS

Grow through genuine relationships with other men. PATH Groups provide a setting for encouragement, accountability, and spiritual growth. Gather with a small group on a schedule that works for you, using recommended studies and discussion guides. Contact Foster Carney at fcarney@fbchtn.org to get started.

REAL MEN OF THE BIBLE STUDY

Join a community of men for Bible study, fellowship, and practical discussion about applying Scripture to everyday life. Meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. This fall will feature Rick Burgess’s 40-week study, Real Men of the Bible.

MEN’S SATURDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

This Saturday morning men’s group is an ongoing group that meets together to study God’s Word and grow as believers.

FAMILY LIFE & PRACTICAL SKILLS

COMMUNICATE WITH GRACE

Communicate with grace and confidence. Learn biblical principles for healthier conversations, stronger relationships, and a more effective witness for Christ. Childcare for the morning class is available with advance reservation.

WORKING MOM’S BIBLE STUDY

Find encouragement as a working mom while joining other women for Scripture, prayer, and community. Study Grace in Chaos by the The Daily Grace Co. with minimal homework and no pressure. Children’s programming is available from birth through high school.

TEACHING A CONNECT GROUP: FOR NEW & GROWING TEACHERS

Grow as a Bible teacher in this 6-session course that will equip you to study Scripture, prepare engaging Bible lessons, and lead others with confidence.

PRACTICAL HELP FOR PARENTING PRETEENS

Navigate the preteen years with confidence. Join Frank Freels for this 6-week class on parenting preteens with practical wisdom and open discussion.

DEVELOPING HEALTHY KIDS: A 5-WEEK PARENT ENRICHMENT COURSE

Equip your family to thrive in this 5-week course that provides practical tools from trusted professionals to help your child grow spiritually, physically, emotionally, and mentally.

RICH TOWARD GOD

Explore practical principles for personal finance through a 5-session study of Luke 12 led by Associate Pastor of Operations Shannon Benefiel.

SUPPORT GROUPS

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Tuesdays | 6:30 – 9:00 pm | Ongoing | FBCH Wilson Hall | Leader: J.R. Smith

Find hope and healing through Celebrate Recovery. This Christ-centered 12-step program offers a safe community for anyone seeking freedom from hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Contact J.R. Smith at (615) 483-9727 for more information.

DIVORCE CARE

Find hope and healing after divorce. DivorceCare provides biblical support, practical tools, and a caring community to help you navigate separation or divorce and move toward healing.

GRIEF SHARE

Find comfort and hope after the loss of a loved one. GriefShare is a 13-week, Christ-centered support group offering biblical encouragement, practical guidance, and a caring community for your grief journey. To register go to www. griefshare.org and find First Baptist Hendersonville’s group.

RISE: A GROUP FOR YOUNG WIDOWS

Find support after the loss of a spouse. Rise is a Christ-centered support group offering community, encouragement, and hope for those navigating life after the death of a spouse. Children’s programming is available from birth through high school.

COMING UP | SPRING 2027

CORE CLASSES

UNASHAMED: LOVING YOUR NEIGHBOR/SHARING YOUR STORY COED | Wednesdays | 6:30 – 7:30 pm | January 13 & January 20 (Repeating every two weeks) | Leaders: A. Legard, W. Troutt, M. McClanahan

ESSENTIAL TRUTHS FOR THE CHRISTIAN FAITH COED | Wednesdays | 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Begins January 13 | Leader: J. Williams

OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY COED | Wednesdays | 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Begins January 13 | Leader: TBA

NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY COED | Wednesdays | 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Begins March 31 | Leader: TBA

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

TACTICS: A GAME PLAN FOR DISCUSSING YOUR CHRISTIAN CONVICTIONS COED | Wednesdays | 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Begins January 13 | Leader: S. Pendergrass

EXPERIENCING GOD IN EVERYDAY LIFE COED | Wednesdays | 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Begins January 13 | Leader: K. Wiltshire

THE STORY: A BIBLE PICTURE OVERVIEW OF THE BIBLE – OLD TESTAMENT Women | Wednesdays | 9:30AM – 11:00 am | January 13 – March 3 | Leader: J. Hall

THE STORY: A BIBLE PICTURE OVERVIEW OF THE BIBLE – OLD TESTAMENT Women | Wednesdays | 9:30AM – 11:00 am | March 31 – May 12 | Leader: J. Hall

LADIES TITUS 2 MENTORING JOURNEY Women | Wednesdays Mornings | 10:00 – 11:00 am | January 13 – March 3 | Leaders: Various

Women | Wednesdays Evenings | 6:30 – 7:30 pm | January 13 – March 3 | Leaders: Various

MEN’S TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Men | Tuesdays | 6:00 – 7:00 am | Ongoing | Leader: A. Legard

MEN’S P.A.T.H. GROUPS Men | Wednesdays | 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Ongoing | Leaders: Various

REAL MEN BIBLE STUDY Men | Wednesdays | 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Ongoing | Leaders: J. Gallo & F. Carney

MEN’S SATURDAY BIBLE STUDY Men | Saturdays | 7:00 – 9:00 am | Ongoing | Leaders: S. Abbott, S. Easter & T. Kammerzell

FAMILY LIFE & PRACTICAL SKILLS

RICH TOWARD GOD COED | Wednesdays | 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Begins January 13 | Leader: S. Benefiel

GPS LIFE JOURNEY: DISCOVER AND FULFILL YOUR LIFE PURPOSE COED | Wednesdays | 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Begins January 13 | Leader: J. Hyder

RAISING CAPABLE KIDS COED | Wednesdays | 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Begins January 13 | Leader: B. Brandewie

FAITH & FITNESS Women | Tuesdays | 9:00 – 10:15 am, Optional Workout 10:15 – 11:15 am | Begins January 12 | Leaders: J. Ray

RESOLVING CONFLICT Women | Wednesday Mornings | 10:00 – 11:30 am | Begins January 13 | Leaders: J. Steen & K. Howard

Women | Wednesday Nights | 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Begins January 13 | Leader: J. Steen

WORKING MOM’S BIBLE STUDY Women | Wednesdays | 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Ongoing | Leader: Susanne Jackson

ROOTED MARRIAGE COED | Wednesdays | 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Begins March 31 | Leader: B. Baxley

BIBLE BOOK STUDIES

DAUGHTERS OF GRACE: THE WOMEN OF THE BIBLE Women | Tuesday Mornings | 9:30 – 11:00 am | January 19 – March 2 | Leaders: D. Raley & M. Benefiel

Women | Wednesday Nights | 6:30 – 7:30 pm | January 20 – March 3 | Leaders: D. Raley & M. Benefiel

COED PRECEPT UPON PRECEPT – DANIEL PART 2 Tuesdays | 9:00 – 11:30 am | January 12 – March 30 | Leader: V. Louallen

WOMEN’S PRECEPT UPON PRECEPT – ISAIAH PART 2 Tuesdays | 9:30 – 11:30 am | January 13 – March 10 | Leader: B. Porter

SUPPORT GROUPS

CELEBRATE RECOVERY COED | Tuesdays | 6:30 – 9:00 pm | Ongoing | Leader: J.R. Smith

DIVORCE CARE COED | Tuesdays | 6:30 – 8:00 pm | January 12 – April 20 | Begins January 13 Leaders: D. Judd, J. Leake

GRIEF SHARE COED | Tuesdays | 1:30 – 3:00 pm | January 12 – April 20 | Leaders: R. Cleek, C. Watson

RISE: YOUNG WIDOWS Women | Wednesdays | 6:15 – 7:30 pm | Ongoing | Leader: Rachelle Huitink

106 Bluegrass Commons Blvd.
Hendersonville,TN 37075
(615) 824-6154

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