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
August 27-December 3 unless otherwise noted. No activities November 26 (Thanksgiving).
Minor Prophets
Jack Huntley
207 EG
Join us this fall for a class majoring in the minor prophets, where we will dive into the first half of the last 12 books of the Old Testament. We will continue our study into the spring semester!
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.
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
Colleen Moore
118
Regular session begins Sept. 3. 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
116
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
Worship Center
Choir 7:30-8:45p, Band 6:30-7:45p. 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 8:45p.
Kids Worship Choir
Amanda Tudor
Music Suite/Rm 107
Starts September 3. 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! We’ll kick off the year with ice cream on the first night, so don’t miss it! Drop-off will begin at 5:30 in the Music Suite for 1-5th and Preschool Room 107 for 4yrs-Kindergarten. Register here.
Other Equipping Opportunities
MONDAYS
The Heart of the Caregiver
Pastor Roger McNiel
118
2:30-4p. Mondays, twice a month, starting September 8. This is a small group ministry designed to help caregivers come to see themselves, their situation, and the person they are caring for in a whole new way—through the light of God‘s amazing love. The course is applicable to anyone caring for a child, spouse, or parent with disabilities, chronic illness, age-related issues, and/or mental illness. Dates: September 8, 22, October 6, 20, November 3, 17, December 1, 15, January 5, 19. 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!