Our Adult Bible Fellowships (ABF’s) exist to reach people, teach people and minister to people. They provide opportunities for adults to grow spiritually through their study of the Bible and through involvement and interaction with other adults. The classes offer an atmosphere of friendship, nurture, and encouragement. The application of the Bible is the focus of each class, and the relationships that develop from growing together produces friendships that last for a lifetime. If you want to grow in your relationship with God and others, then our ABF’s are just what you need.
Teacher – Trent Dibell
Location – Room 260
Our College and Career class offers a Christ centered environment where we study God’s Word and have a great time together. During these pivotal years, we will be learning how God’s Word teaches us to be leaders, how to witness, why it is important to be in church, how to deal with the constant change of social norms, how to spiritually feed yourself, biblical instructions in relationships and more. Come and join us on Sunday mornings at 9 am as we study out the Word of God and prepare awesome activities as a class.
Teacher – Josh Vick
Location – Room 270
The Compass Class is a class geared towards those who are in their 20’s-young 30’s. This class is focused on finding life’s direction through several things:
1) Practical Bible teaching. It is so important that we dive into God’s Word together each and every week and apply it to our lives. This class has teaching that gives application to its specific age group and phase of life.
2) Building meaningful relationships with people. The Compass Class’s goal is to have lasting relationships that help one another grow in their relationship with the Lord. In the crazy world we live in, it is good to have people that are striving to simply do life together.
3) Serving others. The Bible tells us that we should serve and care for others and that is the Compass Class’s goal. Being apart of this class is really being part of a community that takes care of one another.
If you are someone in their 20’s-young 30’s, we would love to have you in the Compass Class!
Teacher – Joe Klink
Location – Room 250
Foundations is a class for people in their 30’s and 40’s. There is a mixture of singles, marrieds and marrieds with children. The lessons center on day-to-day living with relevant examples from home, the workplace and ministry in the local church. The teachers have a strong desire to reach people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and encourage the class to reach those around them.
Class time consists of food and fellowship followed by prayer and a Bible study.
Teacher – Dave Livengood
Location – Room 110
Pathfinders is a diverse class with individuals and couples in their 40’s and 50’s. We meet to study and absorb God’s Word for the purpose of becoming more Christ-like and to navigate through our busy lives. The class is made up of people who like to discuss the Word of God or to just sit back and enjoy the conversation. Class members come from all imaginable scenarios of life and challenges, so you will feel right at home. Our class activities are designed to accommodate singles and married with and without children.
Teachers – Mark Miller and Tim Wentz
Location – Room 290
The Journey is a multi-generational gathering of individuals and couples traveling life’s journey together. A safe place to share our burdens, praying with and for each other, The Journey is a weekly oasis for Christian spiritual learning and fellowship.
A typical Sunday morning class includes coffee, light breakfast snacks, a dedicated time for prayer, and a challenging Bible study to help us live our lives “more abundantly” in Christ. After class, while waiting for the worship service to begin, class members often hang out in fellowship to share highlights from their week or talk more specifically about what’s going on in their lives. Outside of Sunday mornings, The Journey hosts several activities throughout the year including informal potlucks, bonfires, and our annual “After Christmas Party.”
It’s a real blessing to know you’re not alone on life’s journey; to know that there are others who have been through similar situations, and who are there to offer encouragement along the way. What a ministry! We hope you’ll come share your journey with us!
Teacher – Jeff Shuster
Location – Room 130
Sunday mornings at Something for Monday are filled with Christian fellowship, amazing coffee, and scripture-based lessons. Each week’s message contains a practical tip for the week ahead — your “Something for Monday” takeaway. SFM is multi-generational, with a mix of singles, newly married, couples with children, and mature adults who are young at heart. The range of life stages lets class members share everything from life experiences and wisdom to youthful energy and present-day challenges. Our activities calendar includes a mix of service events, after-church “Just Lunches,” game nights, and casual get-togethers.
Teacher – Jake Tovissi
Location – Room 200
The Bridgebuilders class is for adults ranging in age from 50 and up. There is a mixture of singles and couples. The goal of the class is to build bridges to others within our church as well as bridges to reach those without Christ.
Twice a month we feature a time of singing and each Sunday we offer coffee and breakfast foods as well. We enjoy each other’s company and plan a couple of events throughout the year.
Our main goal is to teach the Word of God in an understand-able way so that you learn how to apply it to your life, develop a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be able to share Him with others.
Teacher – Dave Sabaka
Location – Room 230
The Conquerors in Christ is a group of believers aged 50’s to 70’s that is committed to helping each other grow in our Christian walk. That begins with our Sunday morning meeting where we study the Bible together. We start with a snack and some coffee, and there are usually so many people talking that we must interrupt them to get the lesson started. We share prayer requests, life events, challenges, and even a few funny stories. We have people who have studied the Bible for years, and we have others who are just getting started. But everyone is still looking to learn and to grow. However, the fellowship does not end on Sunday morning. During the week we pray for each other and support each other by bringing meals when someone is sick or by sending a note of encouragement. We are not just a class; we are a group of Christian friends who are committed to helping each other. We would be glad to have you join us some Sunday.
Teacher – Bob Hutton
Location – Room 190
Encouragement! Family! Friends! Prayer Partners! That could sum up the “Encouragers ABF”. We are a group of older adults (60’s and 70’s) who have lived life and now help to share the in and outs, the trials and success of living life in retirement. We learn together from God’s Word, learn how to navigate these years, learn how to help our families and help each other. At the same time we learn how to draw closer to God. We also enjoy times of fellowship outside of the class by attending different activities together. If you are looking to connect with a community of friends, consider attending the Encouragers ABF.
Teachers – Pastor Frazier & Bob Browning
Location – Room 199
Pillars of Faith is an Adult Bible Fellowship, bringing together believers, typically ages 55 and up, but open to all adults who desire to worship God, exalt Jesus Christ, and grow together in His Word. We gather each Sunday at 9:00 AM in the Henninger Ministry Center for fellowship, encouragement, and practical Bible teaching.
Our time together begins with warm conversation, offering space to connect, share life, and build meaningful relationships. We then join together for a time of prayer requests and praises, followed by worship through hymns and special music.
At the heart of our class is a shared love for the Scriptures. We believe the Bible is the inspired and inerrant Word of God, fully relevant for today. Under the teaching of Pastor Frazier, we study God’s Word to gain understanding, receive exhortation or correction where needed, and learn how to apply biblical truth to our daily lives. Whether the lesson brings encouragement or challenge, it consistently leads us to a deeper joy in Christ.
Our goal each week is simple: to love one another well and to grow stronger in our faith so that we can be steady, unwavering pillars of light in a dark world. If you’re looking for a place to belong, study Scripture, and experience genuine Christian fellowship, we invite you to join us.
Teacher – Janna Mines
Location – Room 265
Vital Signs is a class for people who use American Sign Language to communicate. We welcome both hearing and Deaf members to come and study the Scriptures together in sign language. Our goal is to discuss God’s Word together in an environment that is accessible to Deaf and hard of hearing people. In addition to meeting in person, we have a few members who attend virtually through zoom. A Bible-believing church with strong doctrine is difficult to find and, even more difficult, is finding one with an interpreter and Deaf community. For this reason, we have a few people from farther away who choose to be a part of our class virtually. We plan to continue to provide this hybrid option. So, anyone from anywhere is welcome to join us via zoom. If you know of any Deaf individuals who are struggling to find an accessible church in their area, please, pass along this information.
Teacher – Barb Harwell
Location – Room 280
“Dinner’s ready…come to the table!” Those are satisfying words we all love to hear. The table is where we gather together with family and friends for food and fellowship. At Come to the Table we are nourished from God’s Word while enjoying the loving fellowship of other women.
The foundation of Come to the Table is the “one anothers” of Scripture; especially the desire to encourage one another.
This ABF class is for women of all ages and there is a place at the table for you. After all…“The best memories are made gathered around the table.”
Teacher – Shannon Scott
Location – Room 241
Women of the Word, or WOW, is an Adult Bible Fellowship class for women of all ages. The goal of this class is to teach the full counsel of God (Acts 20:27), minister to each other in the class (Titus 2:7), pray for one another, and encourage those who are called to serve in other capacities at Canton Baptist Temple. Whether you are new to our church or have been visiting for a while, you are welcome to join us on Sunday mornings at 9 am each week, as we worship the Lord in our study of His awesome and life-changing Word.
Teacher – Carol Rusher
Location – Room 199
Welcome to the Exceptional Class. This class takes place at 10:15am every Sunday and is made specifically for adults with mental and physical disabilities. This class offers a loving atmosphere where every worker is trained and screened and has experience working with exceptional individuals! We are committed to teaching God’s Word and building relationships with God and one another. We also have five supervised activities a year with transportation provided! Come and join us Sunday mornings at 10:15am as we learn and grow more in our faith together!
