Adults Ministry

Engaging in the study of Scriptures is a cornerstone of deepening your connection with God. Through dedicated time spent reading, discussing, and reflecting on the Bible, we gain profound insights into God's character and His purpose for our lives.


We encourage individuals of all ages, from preschoolers to seniors, to participate in a Bible study. Our Sunday School and small group classes offer a supportive environment for believers to come together, fostering a sense of community beyond worship. These gatherings also provide opportunities for fellowship, lively discussions, mutual support during challenging times, social interactions, and involvement in meaningful missions.


Our diverse range of classes caters to various ages and interests. Whether grouped by age, gender, or centered around specific topics, each class offers a unique perspective on the Scriptures.

2026 Winter/Spring Programs

Sunday 6pm // Adult Bible Study

What If Jesus Was Serious About Heaven?


David Corley, John Topping, and Tim Marsh invite you to participate in the intriguing study to learn about Jesus' teachings on heaven, the Kingdom of God, and how it impacts our daily lives. From the Amazon review:


Many Christians think about heaven as a distant place we go after we die. But what if it's a very real kingdom available to us right now, here on earth?


In What If Jesus Was Serious about Heaven?, Skye Jethani unpacks what Jesus really said about heaven and how it can transform our faith today. The fourth in Jethani's popular What If Jesus Was Serious? series, this guide includes the author's hand-drawn illustrations in each chapter.


Jethani explores the importance of the kingdom of heaven in Jesus's ministry, message, and parables. In doing so, he redefines the popular understanding of heaven as a celestial home for the dearly departed and reimagines our role in God's kingdom here on earth. This book shows what Jesus and his first followers knew about heaven that we get wrong and helps us recapture what it means for God's kingdom to be present on earth right now.


The cost is $10 for the book! Join us each Sunday Night beginning January 11 for this profound study of our destination, which also happens to be our mission! 


Adult Bible Study

Sunday 6pm // Open Door Classroom located in the Family Life Center


Sunday 6:00pm or Tuesday 7:00am // Men's Bible Study

Identical curriculum is used for both study groups, so please join us for the time that works best for you. For more information on our Men’s Bible Studies, contact Tommy Cox at tommy@fbclaurens.org.


This Winter/Spring, we will journey through the Sermon on the Mount, which is found in Matthew 5-7. From the Beatitudes to the Golden Rule, these chapters teach us how to have a flourishing relationship with our Heavenly Father and with those around us. 

 

The truth of what Jesus taught makes a difference in: our character, habits, and relationships; in the effectiveness of our prayer lives; the effectiveness of our prayer life; dealing with conflict and persecution; and maintaining the purity of our heart and thoughts.

 

It is never too late to join one of our Men’s Studies, so come and join us as we explore the Sermon on the Mount!


Men's Bible Study

Sunday's at  6:00pm or Tuesday's at 7:00am // Craft Room

Wednesday 6pm // Service of Prayer

Our desire is for this midweek Service of Prayer, led by Tim Marsh and Tommy Cox, to be different than what we think of when we think of prayer meetings. While we will pray for the needs of our church family and friends, we will also pray for our church, our community, our country, and our world. We will learn to pray from the prayers of Scripture, from the prayers of Christ followers down through the centuries, and from each other’s prayers.


Prayer is the most important spiritual discipline. It is powerful. And, it makes a difference!


Service of Prayer

Wednesday 6pm // Easterby Chapel

Wednesday 6pm // Young Women's Bible Study


Ever have those days where every battery in your life is running low? Every ping you hear is from someone who needs you. Every item you cross off your list has three more to take its place. Let's face it: Sometimes those days are every day. In this study designed with young women and moms in mind, we'll use Tara Sun's Overbooked and Overwhelmed: How to Keep Up With God When You're Just Trying to Keep Up WIth Life as a jumping off point for conversations around faith, family, and how to center our lives around Jesus when we're constantly being pulled in different directions. Join us at 6pm in the Fireside Room on Wednesdays.

Self Paced Guided Study of Scripture // Our Daily S.O.A.P.

S.O.A.P. = Scripture. Observation. Application. Prayer. 

We know that schedules can be busy and can keep you from participating in one of our in person studies. That's why we offer Our Daily S.O.A.P., a self paced guided study of scripture. When you signup, you will receive a daily email that focuses on a different chapter of scripture. During your devoted quiet time - whether that be early in the morning, in the carpool line or when the house becomes quiet at night -  read the scripture. Take time to listen to how God is speaking to you. Apply this in your own personal stage in life. Pray. Each email includes a example of someone's personal S.O.A.P. to help you get started. 

S.O.A.P. Reading Schedule:


January

1-10 | Psalm 100-109

11-15 | 1 Thessalonians

16-18 | 2 Thessalonians

19-24 | 1 Timothy

25-28 | 2 Timothy

29-31 | Titus


February

1-28 | Matthew


March

1-31 | 1 Samuel


April

1-16 | Mark

17-22 | Ephesians

23-26 | Philippians

27-30 | Colossians


May

1 | Philemon

2-23 | Revelation

24-28 | 1 Peter   

29-31 | 2 Peter