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Our Ministries
Bible Studies
A variety of topics, as well as a variety of study materials, is offered to meet the individual needs of our FBCSCW family. It is our prayer that you will experience an excitement as you learn more about the awesomeness of God
SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASSES:
Currently, there are nine classes meeting on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m.
Abundant Life Class
The focus of the class is two-fold. First, to assist the non-Christian in understanding what it means to be a Christin and have the assurance of eternal life through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Secondly, to assist Christians in understanding how to live the abundant life Jesus desires for us. The study material is from Smyth & Helwys, Macon, GA.
Mr. Charlie Toon is the teacher. Charlie is an active deacon and has been teaching Bible classes for over 40 years. He is a salesperson by choice of profession. He describes himself as a dispenser of "soul food." Charlie and his wife, Cherie, have four sons and live in Sun City.
Ambassador Class
The focus of the class is to assist the members to understand what the assigned passage says, what it meant to those who first received it, and what relevant application it has today.
The study material is from Lifeway, Nashville, TN
Dr. Dan Rainbolt is the teacher. He retired after serving 36 years in the pastorate and 11 years as a seminary professor.
Explorers Class
The focus of the class is to encourage individuals to grow in understanding of God's Word. The study material is from the Bible.
Dr. Stan Nelson is the teacher. He retired after serving 15 years as pastor, 15 years with the Foreign Mission Board (now the International Mission Board) of the Southern Baptist Convention, and 15 years as a seminary professor.
The Faithful The class meets on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 am in the Christian Life Center in Room 110. Class membership includes both couples and singles who are not able to meet with the regular Sunday morning Bible Studies. The study material is Lifeway's Explore the Bible.
JOY Class
The focus of the class is on living a Spirit-filled life by developing and maintaining good Christian attitudes, thoughts, and actions as dictated by the Bible. The members of this class are singles and individuals whose spouses does not attend church.
The study material is from Lifeway, Nashville, TN
Mr. Rick Lackey is the teacher. He retired from teaching at the high school and college level and as a football coach.
Keenagers Class
The focus of the class is designed to encourage growth in Christian faith, discipleship, and knowledge of the Bible. The study material is the Lifeway, Explore the Bible Series.
Mrs. Norma Kinnison is the teacher and has taught Bible studies for over 20 years. She and her husband have led marriage retreats throughout Arizona and seminars addressing life issues.
Seekers Class
The focus of the class is to encourage growth and understanding for those who enjoy serious Bible study. The study material is from Lifeway, Nashville, TN
Mrs. Norma Nelson is the teacher. She is retired after serving on the faculty of the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary and working as a social worker with the disabled in California.
Servants This class was created for those who are still in the work force. The focus of the class is to encourage one another spiritually and emotionally. The class meets in the library on Sunday mornings. The study material is Lifeway's Explore the Bible.
Voyagers Class
The class focuses on various books of the Bible with special emphasis on the biblical context and its and relevance to daily Christian living.
The study material is from the Bible and handouts prepared by the teacher.
Dr. Don Hammer is the teacher. He retired after serving more than 40 years in the ministry, including the pastorate, service at the Home Mission Board (now the North American Mission Board) of the Southern Baptist Convention, and as a seminary professor.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY:
The FBCSCW family gathers on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM for prayer and a Bible study led by our pastor. The study is an in depth study of the Bible verse by verse.
ANNUAL BIBLE STUDY CONFERENCE:
Each January, FBCSCW sponsors a Bible Conference led by a highly qualified theologian/teacher. Conference sessions are held Sunday morning and evening, Monday morning, and Tuesday morning.
The conference for 2009 is scheduled for January 25, 26, and 27. The morning sessions for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday will be 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. The Sunday evening session will be 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Dr. Denton Lotz, Executive Director Emeritus of the Baptist World Alliance, will lead the conference.
OTHER BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES:
Throughout the year, other opportunities for Bible study occur during the week. The studies, led by church members, meet in homes or at the church. The schedule depends on the time of year and the availability of teachers.
One of the most effective ways to link our lives with God and others is to grow in our understanding of our relationship with God. Through an organized Bible study, we can advance on such a journey of understanding. At FBCSCW, you will find a Bible study that will provide the challenge you need to grow. All of the classes are taught by well trained, highly educated, concerned students of the Bible.
Mr. Phillip Schwab is the teacher. He has been a teacher in many churches over the years, a youth leader with a puppet ministry traveling in Arizona and California, church trustee, and publisher of a church newspaper.
Dr. Paul Kinnison is the teacher. He is the Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church, Sun City West. In his advanced studies, Dr. Kinnison focused on needs of person in physical, emotional, and spiritual crisis. His studies in Clinical Pastoral Education connected him with the needs of persons in intensive care and coronary care units and with patients dealing with behavioral health concerns. Additionally, he has worked with families dealing with domestic violence, and with grief, death, and dying.
