Classes for all ages are offered on Sunday Mornings and Wednesday Nights. Sunday morning Connect Groups meet together for Bible study and fellowship every week. Wednesday Night Equipping Classes happen alongside children’s and student programming during the school year for specific topics of study or support.
Sunday Morning Connect Groups
Classes at 8am
Early Son Risers
Co-ed (50-75)
207 E
Art Avent
Co-ed (55-70)
121
Classes at 9:30am
Nathan and Grace Clark
Young Adult (18-24)
120
Warren Pruett
CoEd (25-35)
118
Derry/Popovich/Blackwell
Co-ed (25-40)
Building C
Chaz Starnes
Co-ed (35-45)
Room 121
Jamie Rutherford
Co-ed (30-50)
Music Suite
Brett McCreight
Co-ed (35-49)
207 H
Hollowell/Campbell
Co-ed (35-60)
116
Alan Celoria
Co-ed (40-60)
207 BD
Crowder/Jennings/
Moore/Kleppinger
Co-ed (60+)
207 E
Carl Turner
Co-ed (55+)
207 F
Simpson/
Bruton/Tressler
Women (60+)
207 A
International/ESL
Co-Ed
207 C
Classes at 11am
Mary Garber
Women (25-60)
207 A
Jerry Keith
Co-ed (55-65)
Room 116
Jack Huntley
Co-ed (70+)
207 E
STUDENTS
6th-12th grade students meet in the Refuge Student Building at 9:30a and then break into classes based on age/gender. All student classes are in the Refuge.
KIDS
Visit the Kids ministry page to see complete information regarding infant through 5th grade Sunday morning ministry.
Wednesday Night Activities
Wednesday Evenings, 6:30-7:45p
Starting January 7. No activities April 1 (Spring Break).
“For Couples Only” Marriage Class
Ronnie and Rosemary Campbell
Building C
Wednesdays, March 4-April 8. This couple’s class is designed to help men and women understand the often hidden, inner lives and needs of the opposite sex. For Women Only: Focuses on understanding the inner life of men, covering topics like the need for respect, visual triggers, and how men process emotions. For Men Only: Focuses on understanding the inner life of women, exploring topics like the need for security, reassurance, and the emotional, non-random nature of their thoughts. Cost: $15, all materials and childcare included. Register here
Financial Peace University
Brett McCreight
119
Whether you’re trying to get out of debt or save for retirement, you’ll learn God’s and grandma’s ways of handling money. No matter where you are in your financial journey, Financial Peace University helps you reach your goals faster. This class is nine weeks. Register online, cost is $50/household. Register here
Minor Prophets
Jack Huntley
207 EG
Join us this fall for a class majoring in the minor prophets, where we will continue our dive into the last 12 books of the Old Testament.
Pastor’s Study
Pastor Monty Guice
Worship Center
“Systematic Theology: What We Believe and Why It Matters.” Join Pastor Monty as he teaches on various theological doctrines we find from Genesis to Revelation, and why and how those truths are relevant to our everyday lives.
Single Moms Study Group
Bre Neudeck
207C
January 7-May 13. Life as a single mom can feel unseen, unheard, and overwhelming. But God sees you — just as He saw Hagar and her son Ishmael in the wilderness. Join a community of women discovering God’s grace and presence in every season of parenting.
We’ll be reading God’s Grace for Every Family by Anna Meade Harris and discussing it together beginning January 2025. During this time, your kids are welcome in the nursery, AWANA, and student ministry! No registration needed!
Prayer Group
Frank & Arlene Nelson
Building I-1
6:15-7:30p. God called His house a “House of Prayer” in both the Old and New Testaments. We pray for revival, our country, the persecuted church, our local church, as well as a variety of personal needs. “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16
GriefShare
Margena Worley
116
Through support group, practical advice, and biblical study, Grief Share is a 13-week class for the church and community to help you face the loss of a spouse, child, family member, or friend—and move towards rebuilding your life. Register here.
Divorce Care
Shannon Rutherford
118
Divorce Care is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You will learn how to heal from the deep hurt of divorce and discover hope for your future. Register here.
Students (6th-12th Grade)
Pastor Mark Young
Refuge
Student Worship (Doors open 6pm, Worship 6:30-7:45pm, Social time until 8pm) Student Worship is our weekly time when we gather together to worship Christ through praising him in song and being challenged by His Word. It is an inviting atmosphere for students to be encouraged by building Christ-centered relationships and to know they belong in the family of God. Christmas Party December 10!
AWANA (2yrs – 5th Grade)
Pastor Luke Long
Fellowship Hall
Awana Clubs provide an active program for boys and girls on Wednesday nights during the school year. The evening is divided into 3 periods: Game Time, Large Group Time, and Handbook Time. The children enjoy a great evening of Bible learning, Scripture memory, and recreation. Children earn awards and wear them on their Awana shirts or vests. Nursery open for children under 2 years. Register here.
Music Ministry
Pastor John Blair
Music Suite
Choir 7:30-9p. Open to all 6th grade and up! No audition is required to join the Choir—just a heart full of worship and a love for singing. Become part of this impactful ministry, deeply rooted in community. If you’re interested in playing in the Band or Orchestra rotation, we ask that you have at least two years of experience with your instrument and schedule a musical interview with Pastor John. We hope you will join us as we embark on a new vision and direction for our Worship Ministry! Choir and Band/Orchestra rehearse year-round with a brief break in the summer for the Choir. Childcare available during Choir Rehearsal until 9p.
Kids Worship Choir
Amanda Tudor
Music Suite/Rm 107
Kids 4 years to 5th Grade are split into two groups by age where they will participate in Multi-Gen Sundays, “A Thrill of Hope” community-wide Christmas celebration, and other outreach opportunities! Drop-off will begin at 5:30 in the Music Suite for 1-5th and Preschool Room 107 for 4yrs-Kindergarten. Register here.
Hands and Hearts Tech Ministry Office Hours
Tom Smith & Tom Greco
207 A
Office Hours: Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30p and Sundays 12:15-1p. Come get help with your technology questions or troubleshoot problems at our weekly office hours! We believe technology can connect us, not confuse us, and we’re here to lend a hand with a heart to serve.
Other Equipping Opportunities
TUESDAYS
Women’s Winter Bible Study
Bre Neudeck
Fellowship Hall
January 20-March 24. 9:30a-12p, 1:30-3:30p (Virtual), and 6:15-8:15p | Fellowship Hall
Join us as we study “As For Me: Life Through the Lens of the Psalms” by Adrienne Camp. This study is packed full of materials and lessons that will guide us through a thematic approach to studying the book of Psalms. We will gain a deeper understanding of who God is and be encouraged to worship and trust Him in every season of life. Childcare provided for AM study. Book Cost: $21 Register here
THURSDAYS
ESL (ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE)
David Peat Sr.
207A-H
6-8pm. Swift Creek offers English as a Second Language classes free to the community. The 4 class levels focus on conversational English, as well as writing and grammar. Childcare is provided for free and no prior registration is needed. The only cost for the class is the workbook assigned to each level. If you would like to volunteer with this ministry, email missions@swiftcreekbaptist.org PARTICIPANTS: No registration needed!