Christian Education
Bible Study
Meet every Wednesday or Thursday evening.
First Baptist Church Manassas [FBC] discipleship classes are our primary means of equipping and disciplining at FBC. Our classes are designed to help everyone discover Adonai’s (God’s) love and purpose for their lives and as the unified body of Christ Jesus. We have classes for every age and life stage, and we look forward to helping you and your loved one engage in the suitable class and community for you! Our purpose is best shared through our Kingdom mandate of becoming “Discipled People, Serving People, Into a Love Relationship with Jesus Christ.”
- Children’s Class: At FBC, our goal in our Children’s Sunday School (Youth Discipleship Hour) class (YDH) is to reach and teach children K-5th grade in ways that will give them the greatest possible opportunity to become fully devoted followers of Jesus the Christ. YDH provides age-appropriate education, discipleship, fellowship, and fun in learning. YDH is held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays, during the 9:00am Sunday morning worship, in the historic sanctuary. Upon arrival at FBC, parents are asked to register their K-5 children (ages 5-11) in the Fellowship Hall. The children are escorted upstairs to our Historic Sanctuary. YDH includes scripture and lessons based on the Sunday School focus for that Sunday, music, and learning basic Bible/Christian teachings that will sustain our children for a lifetime. We look forward to seeing your children in our Youth Discipleship Hour!
- Teenager Class: FBC is an excellent place for those in grades 7 – 12 to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It’s not easy being a teen … life is changing. You’re no longer a child but not quite an adult. You’re adapting to new friends, relationships, pressures, freedoms, and temptations. How can you thrive? Mentored in deepening their faith, growing in discipleship, and developing a personal relationship with Adonai (God), our teens journey through structured biblical courses/bible series that encourage real questions for real-world realities while learning, believing, and applying God’s wisdom to teenage life. The teenager class meets Thursday nights at 7:00 pm EST via Zoom for a 1-hour class. Teens can connect and participate from anywhere and everywhere.
- Adult Class: Bible Study at FBC draws adults together in various stages of life, unified by the desire to seek the truth and wisdom of Adonai (God) through the study of Scripture, prayer, fellowship, revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior. Adults journey through structured biblical courses/bible series that challenge one’s understanding of Scripture to discover the truth and wisdom in God’s Word, apply biblical knowledge to a personal Christian discipleship for the various stages of adult life, and practice a stronger community witness. Adult class meets Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm EST via Zoom for a 1-hour class. Adults can connect and participate from anywhere and everywhere.
Christian EducationMeets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm
Provides oversight for the organization and delivery of Christian Education programs for the church. Facilitates annual church-wide leadership training and development, as well as developing plans for educational retreats.
All church members are welcomed / encouraged to attend / join this ministry.
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Sunday SchoolClasses are held every Sunday morning from 9:45 – 10:45 am.
Provides Christian Education and learning through a series of biblically based classes designed for all age and generational groups. The Sunday School Ministry also takes the lead in coordinating the church’s annual week-long Vacation Bible School .
All church members are welcomed / encouraged to attend / join this ministry. |
Education Aid
Manages the church’s scholarship program and provides support where needed to youth/adults applying for college scholarships and other financial aid.
All church members are welcomed / encouraged to attend / join this ministry.
Tutorial
This ministry offers tutorial services in virtually all scholastic endeavors, including Math, English, and help with writing the ‘all important’ Prince William County “Term Paper.” This ministry encourages members skilled in scholastic tutoring and willing to invest in the life of a student to become a partner in the ministry. Students gain valuable homework assistance and learn valuable study techniques to increase academic performance and achieve learning goals. Tutoring sessions are held at the church facilities throughout the school year. Sessions are generally 1-on-1. Church members are welcomed/encouraged to attend/join this ministry. We encourage you to contact us with any of your comments, ideas or suggestion.
You can reach the Christian Education and the Center for Biblical Studies at fbc.christianed@yahoo.com
Center For Biblical Studies
First Baptist Church’s Center for Biblical Studies will be a spiritually connected and biblically-based vehicle of discipleship and academic study for the adult Christian believer. It will foster Christian faith in order to produce grace-centered service to the local body of believers and God’s global mission.
Objectives
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To improve local and global service by providing biblically-based classes focusing on Christian leadership and evangelism
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To successfully incorporate biblical principles into daily living
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To provide tools that will prepare/enable believers to defend their faith
Goals
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To provide biblically based classes which focus on developing Christian leadership, evangelism, and ministry skills
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To provide opportunities for participants to successfully incorporate biblical principles into real life applications
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To provide tools that will prepare and enable believers to defend their faith (apologetics) 1 Peter 3:15
Plan
The Center for Biblical Studies is a three year program of study. It is for laypersons who wish to further their biblical knowledge and develop discipleship skills. The Center for Biblical Studies is open to anyone who wants to improve their discipleship. Participants will receive an internal certificate upon completion of the program.
Course Selections
Level I Courses (Evangelical Training Association textbooks)
- Survey of the Old Testament, part 1 (Genesis – Esther)
- Survey of the Old Testament, part 2 (Job – Malachi)
- Survey of the New Testament
Financial Information
The one-time initial enrollment fee for the Center for Biblical Studies is $30.00. The initial enrollment fee for persons age 62 or older is $20.00.
The course registration fee is $17.00. Checks should be made payable to: First Baptist Church with a notation for Center for Biblical Studies. You can reach the Christian Eduction and the Center for Biblical Studies at: fbc.christianed@yahoo.com