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2 schedule groups fall 2018 (AUG-dec) spring 2019 (Jan-May) spring 2019 (June-july) Study Group Tracks Core Doctrines Core Doctrines Core Doctrines The Story Of The Bible The Story Of The Bible The Story Of The Bible Equipping Preschoolers Equipping Preschoolers Equipping Preschoolers Equipping Elementary Kids Equipping Elementary Kids Equipping Elementary Kids Equipping Students Equipping Students Equipping Students Women, Worldview, & The Word Women, Worldview, & The Word Women, Worldview, & The Word Men, Worldview, & The Word Men, Worldview, & The Word Men, Worldview, & The Word Study Group Courses1 & 2 Corinthians The Writings of John The Gospel According To Mark Proverbs Galatians Behind The Message Ecclesiastes 2 Samuel The Gospel of John 1 & 2 Peter The Life of Jesus Financial Peace University Behind The Message Galatians Letters of the Revelation Encounters With Jesus The Forgotten Jesus In His Image Counter Culture Behind The Message Every person at Tri-Cities is encouraged to use the yearly Study Groups schedule to assist them in making a personal study plan to learn truth in community with others. Page 2

3 fall 2018 study groups August 12 - December 16 Here are a few different ways to start finding the right Study Group each semester: - Course Categories. Categories help you to pursue a diverse and balanced menu of Study Group Courses in different disciplines over time. - Intensity. Study Groups are offered with three different intensity levels that communicate the investment expected of each participant. There are no requirements for Low Intensity courses. Standard Intensity courses have an attendance requirement of at least 65% and 1-3 hours of preparation/review weekly. High Intensity courses require 80% attendance and 3+ hours of work outside of the group meeting weekly. - When? The day and time each course is offered may be a consideration. - How Long? You can choose to take a Study Group Course that lasts for a full semester or a 7-week term or you can enroll in a Study Group Track that lasts for a longer period of time and is meant to be completed in its entirety. Group tracks can be joined at any time. Study Group Tracks Core Doctrines Sundays 9:30am - David Brewer and Mick Funderburg Sundays 11:o0am - Jeff Palmeter and Dustin Tremaine The Story Of The Bible Sundays 9:30am - Bill Whaley Sundays 11:00am - Frank Addison and Alan White Women, Worldview, & The Word Wednesdays 6:30pm - Amy Whittington and Gayle Mermilliod Men, Worldview, & The Word Wednesdays 6:30pm - Wes Tucker Equipping Preschoolers Sundays 11:00am - Ron Burnette and Dustin Nelson Equipping Elementary Kids Sundays 11:00am - Austin Whittington and Larry Durham Equipping Students Sundays 11:00am - Eric Beach Study Group Courses Studying Books Of The Bible 1 & 2 Corinthians Sundays 9:30am - Roger Barker The Gospel According To Mark Sundays 9:30am - Lisa Ferguson [WOMEN] Proverbs Wednesdays 6:30pm - Gene Mermilliod Maturing In Christ Behind The Message Wednesdays 6:30pm - Jeremy Bledsoe Surveying The Bible The Writings of the Apostle John Sundays 9:30am - Dale Hevner and David Jones Galatians Thursdays 9:15am - Jennifer Laughrun [WOMEN] SIGN UP AT TCBCHURCH.ORG/STUDYGROUPS

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5 core doctrines Teacher: David Brewer and Mick Funderburg Length: 1 Year Time: Sundays, 9:30am Intensity: Standard SUN 8/12/18 8/19/18 8/26/18 9/2/18 9/9/18 9/16/18 9/23/18 9/30/18 10/7/18 10/14/18 10/21/18 10/28/18 11/4/18 11/11/18 11/18/18 11/25/18 12/2/18 12/9/18 12/16/18 Introduction The Doctrine of Scripture: Revelation The Doctrine of Scripture: Attributes of Scripture The Doctrine of Scripture: History & Canonicity The Doctrine of God: God s Existence and Knowledge of God The Doctrine of God: Monotheism The Doctrine of God: Trinitarianism The Doctrine of God: Incommunicable Attributes of God The Doctrine of God: Communicable Attributes of God The Doctrine of Christ: Understanding Christology The Doctrine of Christ: The Deity of Christ The Doctrine of Christ: The Humanity of Christ Neighbors & Nations Emphasis The Doctrine of Christ: Threefold Office of Christ The Doctrine of Christ: The Atonement - Part 1 The Doctrine of Christ: The Atonement - Part 2 What we believe most definitely shapes the way we live. The Core Doctrines Study Group Track will take participants on a one-year journey exploring the meaning, relevance and credibility of key truths that embody the core of Christian beliefs. In addition to developing a biblically grounded understanding of these core doctrines, you will learn how to live out each truth in relation to God and others so that you can make known these truths to those around you. We will also learn to appreciate the importance of historical theology and compare and contrast the biblical worldview with other worldviews. The lessons will be presented in an understandable and applicable way that drives us to understand, know, and worship God for his glory and our good. Throughout the year, we will study the doctrines of the Holy Spirit, Humanity and Sin, Salvation, The Church, and the Last Things. This semester, we will focus on Scripture, God the Father, and God the Son. David Brewer, one of our elders, has been teaching for over 25 years with most of those years taking place at Tri-Cities Baptist Church. David and his wife Lynda have been married for 25 years and have 4 children (Abigail, Philip, Leah and Elizabeth). David puts a premium on handling God s Word with precision and on using the entirety of Scripture to communicate God s revelation to man. When asked what he loves most about teaching David replied, I love seeing the Bible come alive in my personal study and in the group interaction that follows. Mick Funderburg and his wife Jodie have been members of Tri-Cities Baptist Church since During this time, he has been involved in a variety of ministries. He has been a follower of Jesus Christ for over 40 years. Mick received a B.S. in Chemistry from Grace College in Indiana and has since finished engineering. Mick and Jodie have three adult children and one younger son. Page 5

6 core doctrines Teacher: Jeff Palmeter and Dustin Tremaine Length: 1 Year Time: Sundays, 11:00am Intensity: Standard SUN 8/12/18 8/19/18 8/26/18 9/2/18 9/9/18 9/16/18 9/23/18 9/30/18 10/7/18 10/14/18 10/21/18 10/28/18 11/4/18 11/11/18 11/18/18 11/25/18 12/2/18 12/9/18 12/16/18 Introduction The Doctrine of Scripture: Revelation The Doctrine of Scripture: Attributes of Scripture The Doctrine of Scripture: History & Canonicity The Doctrine of God: God s Existence and Knowledge of God The Doctrine of God: Monotheism The Doctrine of God: Trinitarianism The Doctrine of God: Incommunicable Attributes of God The Doctrine of God: Communicable Attributes of God The Doctrine of Christ: Understanding Christology The Doctrine of Christ: The Deity of Christ The Doctrine of Christ: The Humanity of Christ Neighbors & Nations Emphasis The Doctrine of Christ: Threefold Office of Christ The Doctrine of Christ: The Atonement - Part 1 The Doctrine of Christ: The Atonement - Part 2 What we believe most definitely shapes the way we live. The Core Doctrines Study Group Track will take participants on a one-year journey exploring the meaning, relevance and credibility of key truths that embody the core of Christian beliefs. In addition to developing a biblically grounded understanding of these core doctrines, you will learn how to live out each truth in relation to God and others so that you can make known these truths to those around you. We will also learn to appreciate the importance of historical theology and compare and contrast the biblical worldview with other worldviews. The lessons will be presented in an understandable and applicable way that drives us to understand, know, and worship God for his glory and our good. Throughout the year, we will study the doctrines of the Holy Spirit, Humanity and Sin, Salvation, The Church, and the Last Things. This semester, we will focus on Scripture, God the Father, and God the Son. Jeff Palmeter serves as our Global Outreach Pastor and as an elder. Jeff has been part of Tri-Cities for almost 20 years and most of those years include teaching. His desire is to live out Ephesians 4:12 and to help the church see that God has always been forming a gospel people for a gospel mission. Dustin and his wife Suzanne began attending TCBC in November of They were both visiting for the first time on the same day and met in the Singles Sunday School class. They were married in February 2008 and have three sons, Jack, Cole, and Maxx. Dustin works at Eastman and currently serves at TCBC as a deacon and as the liaison for one of our global mission partners. Page 6

7 the story of the bible THE STORY OF THE BIBLE Teacher: Bill Whaley Time: Sundays, 9:30am Intensity: Standard Cost: $5 8/12/18 8/19/18 8/26/18 9/2/18 9/9/18 9/16/18 9/23/18 9/30/18 10/7/18 10/14/18 10/21/18 10/28/18 11/4/18 11/11/18 11/18/18 11/25/18 12/2/18 12/9/18 12/16/18 Introduction God Creates Man Sins God Makes A Covenant With Abraham God Tests Abraham God Works Through A Dysfunctional Family God Gives Jacob A New Name God Redeems Joseph s Adversity God Hears His People God Delivers His People God Establishes The Worship Of His People God s People Rebel / God Gives His People The Promised Land Neighbors & Nations Emphasis The Judges God s People Demand A King God s Chooses A New King From cover to cover, the Bible is one big story of God s plan to redeem sinners through Jesus the gospel. This Study Group Track will tell that story by walking through major points of the storyline in chronological order in one year. This study will engage participants in discussion with a clear understanding of how each text fits into the storyline of Scripture. We will help you understand the essential doctrines of our faith, show you how all the Scriptures point to God s plan to rescue us from sin through Jesus, and inspire you to join Him in His mission of seeking and saving the lost. We will explore what happened in the beginning as God laid the foundation of the earth and then established a path for the redemption of His people through His covenant with Abraham. We will also see how God rescued His people and revealed to them their need for a greater redemption still the redemption of their hearts from sin. Finally, we will begin to see how God was faithful to provide Kings who would lead His people faithfully, but they could not overthrow their greatest oppressor the sinfulness of their hearts. This Study Group employs a team teaching approach with almost 55 years of combined teaching experience. This team teaching model offers learners different perspectives each week because of their varied life experiences, teaching styles, personalities, and skill sets. Page 7

8 the story of the bible THE STORY OF THE BIBLE Teacher: Frank Addison and Alan White Time: Sundays, 11:00am Intensity: Standard Cost: $5 8/12/18 8/19/18 8/26/18 9/2/18 9/9/18 9/16/18 9/23/18 9/30/18 10/7/18 10/14/18 10/21/18 10/28/18 11/4/18 11/11/18 11/18/18 11/25/18 12/2/18 12/9/18 12/16/18 Introduction God Creates Man Sins God Makes A Covenant With Abraham God Tests Abraham God Works Through A Dysfunctional Family God Gives Jacob A New Name God Redeems Joseph s Adversity God Hears His People God Delivers His People God Establishes The Worship Of His People God s People Rebel / God Gives His People The Promised Land Neighbors & Nations Emphasis The Judges God s People Demand A King God s Chooses A New King From cover to cover, the Bible is one big story of God s plan to redeem sinners through Jesus the gospel. This Study Group Track will tell that story by walking through major points of the storyline in chronological order in one year. This study will engage participants in discussion with a clear understanding of how each text fits into the storyline of Scripture. We will help you understand the essential doctrines of our faith, show you how all the Scriptures point to God s plan to rescue us from sin through Jesus, and inspire you to join Him in His mission of seeking and saving the lost. We will explore what happened in the beginning as God laid the foundation of the earth and then established a path for the redemption of His people through His covenant with Abraham. We will also see how God rescued His people and revealed to them their need for a greater redemption still the redemption of their hearts from sin. Finally, we will begin to see how God was faithful to provide Kings who would lead His people faithfully, but they could not overthrow their greatest oppressor the sinfulness of their hearts. Frank Addison and his wife Greta have been at TCBC since March Frank accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in 1984, during his senior year of college. He has a passion for studying God s Word and desires to know Christ and make Him known. His heart is in Biblical instruction and discipleship. Frank has been leading college and adult Bible study groups for over 25 years. He graduated from Cohort 3 of the Tri-Cities Leadership Training Program in May Alan White worked for 30 years at Eastman Chemical Company before retiring in 2011 in order to spend more time in research, writing and speaking on science and the Bible in the US and abroad. He is a board member of Canopy Ministries and a Research Associate with Logos Research Associates. He is also currently participating in Cohort 3 of the Tri-Cities Leadership Training Program. Alan and his wife Eileen have been married for over 40 years and have three children and four grandchildren. Page 8

9 Equipping Preschoolers EQUIPPING PRESCHOOLERS TO FIND THEIR JOY IN JESUS Teacher: Ron Burnette and Dustin Nelson Time: Sundays, 11:00am Intensity: Standard SUN 8/12/18 8/19/18 8/26/18 9/2/18 9/9/18 9/16/18 9/23/18 9/30/18 10/7/18 10/14/18 10/21/18 10/28/18 11/4/18 11/11/18 11/18/18 11/25/18 12/2/18 12/9/18 12/16/18 There Is Only One God & God Is The Gift Giver God Defines What Is True And What Is False The Bible Is God s Word The Bible Tells Us How To Live God Is Three In One God Is Father - God Is The Perfect Father God Created Family Jesus Is The Son Of God Jesus Is God And Man The Holy Spirit Is God Alive In Us The Holy Spirit Is The Helper God Is Known Through His Word God Is The Source Of All Wisdom God Created Everything Neighbors & Nations Day God Created Us In His Image Sin Leads To Death, But God Raises the Dead to Life Advent: Jesus Is The Word Advent: Jesus Is Fully God And Fully Man Advent: Jesus Is Our Only Hope This Study Group Track is one of three one-year tracks for parents or disciplers of children of all ages that will run from Fall 2018 through Summer In the past, the Study Group Lead Team has offered a 7-week My FDP course to serve as an introduction to the format, terminology, and best practices of the FDP. This track specifically designed to equip those that influence preschoolers will focus on teaching foundational truths by mirroring the TCBC Family Discipleship Plan. Each week, adult participants will be learning the same Big Truth, Big Ideas, and Bible stories as their preschoolers are learning in their NextGen groups and at home the upcoming week. In addition, each week the participants will dedicate a portion of the class discussing how they can have spiritual conversations in their homes about those truths and also debrief on the prior week s victories and challenges. The Family Ministries Team desires for every parent or caregiver of every preschooler to complete this Study Group Track as we partner together to help the next generation find their joy in Jesus! Ron and his wife Jane have been members of TCBC since He accepted Jesus as his Savior in Since that time he has participated and served in various capacities such as teaching college students and treasurer of a new church plant. Currently he enrolled with cohort 4 of the Tri-Cities Leadership Training Program which will finish in May Ron works as an engineer and Nuclear Fuel Services. Outside of family, church, and work Ron enjoys aviation and disc golf. Ron and Jane have been married since 2009 and have three sons (Bedford, Franklin, and Talmadge). The are passionate about discipling their boys to love Jesus and serve Him. Page 9 Dustin has been serving at Tri-Cities since He is a graduate of Sullivan South High School, received his Bachelor s degree in Philosophy at East Tennessee State University in 2007, and graduated with a Masters degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with Cohort 1 of the Tri-Cities Leadership Training Program in He serves as our Communications Director, overseeing web, graphics, video, social media and more. Dustin and Rebecca have been married since 2007 and they currently have three boys (Dylan, Oliver, and Felix).

10 Equipping Elementary Kids EQUIPPING ELEMENTARY KIDS TO FIND THEIR JOY IN JESUS Teacher: Austin Whittington and Larry Durham Time: Sundays, 11:00am Intensity: Standard This Study Group Track is one of three one-year tracks for parents or disciplers of children of all ages that will run from Fall 2018 through Summer In the past, the Study Group Lead Team has offered a 7-week My FDP course to serve as an introduction to the format, terminology, and best practices of the FDP. This track specifically designed to equip those that influence elementary-age children will focus on teaching foundational truths by mirroring the TCBC Family Discipleship Plan. Each week, adult participants will be learning the same Big Truth, Big Ideas, and Bible stories as their children are learning in their NextGen groups and at home the upcoming week. In addition, each week the participants will dedicate a portion of the class discussing how they can have spiritual conversations in their homes about those truths and also debrief on the prior week s victories and challenges. The Family Ministries Team desires for every parent or caregiver of every elementary child to complete this Study Group Track as we partner together to help the next generation find their joy in Jesus! SUN 8/12/18 8/19/18 8/26/18 9/2/18 9/9/18 9/16/18 9/23/18 9/30/18 10/7/18 10/14/18 Creation: God Is The Good Creator & God Is My Creator Creation: God Made Everything Creation: God Gives Good Gifts For His Glory - Pt 1 Creation: God Gives Good Gifts For His Glory - Pt 2 Creation: God Gives Good Gifts For His Glory - Pt 3 Creation: God Gives Good Gifts For His Glory - Pt 4 Creation: God Created Me For A Purpose Creation: The Story Is His Story And My Story Fall: We Are Sinners Fall: We Sin Against God SUN 10/21/18 10/28/18 11/4/18 11/11/18 11/18/18 11/25/18 12/2/18 12/9/18 12/16/18 Fall: We Are Separated Fall: All Creation Is Broken, And We Are Dead In Our Sin Fall: We Are Selfish And Reject God s Plan Fall: We Suffer Consequences Of Our Sin - Part 1 Neighbors & Nations Day - Fall: We Suffer Consequences Of Our Sin - Part 2 Fall: We Suffer Consequences Of Our Sin - Part 3 Fall: The Story Reveals Our Sin & Humanity / Advent: Jesus Is The Word Advent: Jesus Is Fully God and Fully Man Advent: Jesus Is Our Only Hope Austin serves as TCBC s Kids Pastor. He earned a Master of Christian Education from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis. He and his wife, Amy have two energetic boys: Tyler and Jackson. Austin s passion is equipping families to follow Deuteronomy 6 as they make Jesus known to the next generation! Larry and his wife, Melissa, have been married since 2001 and have four kids; Bethany, Gabriel, Anna, and Lily. They have been part of the TCBC family since Larry serves as an elder and on the Life Group Lead Team. Page 10

11 Equipping Students EQUIPPING STUDENTS TO FIND THEIR JOY IN JESUS Teacher: Eric Beach Time: Sundays, 11:00am Intensity: Standard SUN 8/12/18 8/19/18 8/26/18 9/2/18 9/9/18 9/16/18 9/23/18 9/30/18 10/7/18 10/14/18 10/21/18 10/28/18 11/4/18 11/11/18 11/18/18 11/25/18 12/2/18 12/9/18 12/16/18 Abiding is Position & Pursuit I No Longer Live; Christ Lives In Me We Are No Longer Slaves; We Are Children of God God Turns Sinners Into Saints God Wants Us To Know Him God Raises the Dead to Life God Gives His Family A New Identity God Redeems the Isolated and Outcast God s Love Transforms Us God Is One And We Are United God Is Making Us Like Jesus Through His Church God Makes Normal People New God s People Pursue Holiness God s People Know His Will God Transforms Our Relationships Through The Gospel God Strengthens Us to Fight The Good Fight / God Sends Us To Make Him Known Advent: Jesus Is The Word Advent: Jesus Is Fully God And Fully Man Advent: Jesus Is Our Only Hope This Study Group Track is one of three one-year tracks for parents or disciplers of children of all ages that will run from Fall 2018 through Summer In the past, the Study Group Lead Team has offered a 7-week My FDP course to serve as an introduction to the format, terminology, and best practices of the FDP. This track specifically designed to equip those that influence students will focus on teaching foundational truths by mirroring the TCBC Family Discipleship Plan. Each week, adult participants will be learning the same Big Truth, Big Ideas, and Bible stories as their students are learning in their NextGen groups and at home the upcoming week. In addition, each week the participants will dedicate a portion of the class discussing how they can have spiritual conversations in their homes about those truths and also debrief on the prior week s victories and challenges. The Family Ministries Team desires for every parent or caregiver of every middle or high school student to complete this Study Group Track as we partner together to help the next generation find their joy in Jesus! Eric Beach has been following Jesus for over 30 years. He and his wife Becky have led small groups for 25 years in churches in Louisiana, Texas, Virginia and Tennessee. They became members of TCBC in early Both decided to follow Jesus in their teenage years, married in college, and have raised six children in the love of Christ. Eric is a chemical engineer, and Becky is a teacher. Eric s passion is discipleship studying and teaching and training to convert God s Word to real-life. Becky excels in practical deployment of God s Word through encouraging and serving others. Page 11

12 Women, Worldview, & The Word WOMEN, WORLDVIEW, & THE WORD [WOMEN] Teacher: Amy Whittington and Gayle Mermilliod Time: Wednesdays, 6:30pm Cost: $5 Intensity: Standard WED 8/15/18 8/22/18 8/29/18 9/5/18 9/12/18 9/19/18 9/26/18 10/3/18 10/10/18 10/17/18 10/24/18 10/31/18 11/7/18 11/14/18 11/21/18 11/28/18 12/5/18 12/12/18 12/19/18 The Word of God Creation Groups Rally: The Fall Cain and Abel Noah Groups Rally: Abraham - Parts 1 & 2 Sarai Hagar Isaac Break Groups Rally: Rebekah, Leah, and Rachel Break Joseph - Parts 1, 2, & 3 Groups Rally: Moses - Parts 1 & 2 FAMILY NIGHT This study group track spends a year walking women through selected chronological stories of the Bible that teach who God is as He has revealed Himself in Scripture, correcting inaccurate ideas about God, and addressing worldview issues with which women struggle today. This is a question-driven group Bible study. Participants will learn how to unpack theology and build a biblical worldview through asking critical questions together. Each class will look at how God invites women to participate in His story through a personal faith-based relationship with Him. We will see that the issues and temptations we face are the very struggles Christ desires to rule over and use for His glory. *Please note the companion men s Study Group Track Men, Worldview, and the Word that is taught to parallel the women s lessons and discussions. Some weeks the sessions may be taught together while other weeks they will have separate meetings. This is a great opportunity for husbands and wives to pursue very similar teaching together. Amy was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. Jesus captured her heart at a young age. Growing up in a pastor s family, she always loved being among and serving in the local church. Amy graduated from Mississippi College where she met her husband, Austin. She also holds a Master of Arts in Christian Education from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. She is passionate about teaching God s story to women and seeing them find their place in His story. Most recently, she moved to East Tennessee for her husband to take the position of Kids Pastor at TCBC. Austin and Amy have two energetic boys, Tyler and Jackson. Page 12 Gayle Mermilliod is the wife of our Stewardship Pastor, Gene Mermilliod. They have served at TCBC since it was started in April of Gayle has taught various Bible studies for over 20 years and assisted in couples and singles classes. She has also spoken at women s conferences, retreats, and workshops. She and Gene have 6 children and 4 grandchildren.

13 Men, Worldview, & The Word MEN, WORLDVIEW, & THE WORD [MEN] Teacher: Wes Tucker Time: Wednesdays, 6:30pm Cost: $5 Intensity: Standard WED 8/15/18 8/22/18 8/29/18 9/5/18 9/12/18 9/19/18 9/26/18 10/3/18 10/10/18 10/17/18 10/24/18 10/31/18 11/7/18 11/14/18 11/21/18 11/28/18 12/5/18 12/12/18 12/19/18 The Word of God Creation Groups Rally: The Fall Cain and Abel Noah Groups Rally: Abraham - Parts 1 & 2 Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar Abraham and Isaac Abraham s Servant Break Groups Rally: Jacob - Parts 1 & 2 Break Joseph - Parts 1, 2, & 3 Groups Rally: Moses - Parts 1 & 2 FAMILY NIGHT This Study Group Track spends a year walking men through selected chronological stories of the Bible that teach who God is as He has revealed Himself in Scripture, correcting inaccurate ideas about God, and addressing worldview issues with which men struggle today. This is a questiondriven group Bible study. Participants will learn how to unpack theology and build a biblical worldview through asking critical questions together. Each class will look at how God invites men to participate in His story through a personal faith-based relationship with Him. We will see that the issues and temptations we face are the very struggles Christ desires to rule over and use for His glory. *Please note the companion women s Study Group Track Women, Worldview, and the Word that is taught to parallel the men s lessons and discussions. Some weeks the sessions may be taught together while other weeks they will have separate meetings. This is a great opportunity for husbands and wives to pursue very similar teaching together. Wes Tucker serves on staff as our Connections Director. He served in various leadership roles for eight years at TCBC before coming on staff in the fall of He earned a Master of Arts in Church Ministries degree through The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary while participating in Cohort 1 of the Tri-Cities Leadership Training Program. Wes and his wife Jennifer have four children: Cameron, Grayson, Hayden and Caroline. Page 13

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15 studying books of the bible 1 & 2 Corinthians MATTHEW - PART 2 Teacher: Roger Barker Time: Sunday, 9:30am Intensity: Low SUN 8/12/18 8/19/18 8/26/18 9/2/18 9/9/18 9/16/18 9/23/18 9/30/18 10/7/18 10/14/18 10/21/18 10/28/18 11/4/18 11/11/18 11/18/18 11/25/18 12/2/18 12/9/18 12/16/18 Introduction 1 Corinthians: United In Christ 1 Corinthians: Glorifying God 1 Corinthians: Divisions In The Church 1 Corinthians: Keeping Commandments 1 Corinthians: Influencing For Christ - Part 1 1 Corinthians: Influencing For Christ - Part 2 1 Corinthians: Remembering The Sacrifice 1 Corinthians: Serving God s People 1 Corinthians: Understanding Love 1 Corinthians: Assurance Of The Resurrection 2 Corinthians: Enjoying God s Comfort 2 Corinthians: Displaying The Gospel Neighbors & Nations Emphasis 2 Corinthians: Becoming New 2 Corinthians: Giving Faithfully 2 Corinthians: Finding Strength This Study Group will study both of Paul s canonical letters to the church at Corinth. His first letter contains one of the most quoted chapters in all of the Bible: 1 Corinthians, but we will see that this epistle is about more than love and marriage. At the heart of 1 Corinthians is the reality that the good news of Jesus Christ saves, changes, and unites God s people. In 2 Corinthians, the apostle Paul defends the authenticity of his authority and teaching, helping his readers see that the gospel is full of seemingly paradoxical truths strength from weakness, life through death, and comfort in affliction. Highlighting how the gospel confronts our own culture s expectations and drawing implications for all of life, we will seek to discover the truth that the gospel humbles the powerful while strengthening the weak. Roger Barker was saved at 19 years old. He has taught the Bible since the early 1980 s. He has taught all ages from 3rd graders to senior adults. His greatest joy is to see the spiritual light come on as they are able to see what God says through His Word. Roger enjoys teaching through various books of the Old and New Testaments because he realizes the need to study the Old Testament to better understand the New. Page 15

16 studying books of the bible The Gospel According To Mark THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MARK [WOMEN] Teacher: Lisa Ferguson Time: Sunday, 9:30am Intensity: High SUN 8/12/18 8/19/18 8/26/18 9/2/18 9/9/18 9/16/18 9/23/18 9/30/18 10/7/18 10/14/18 10/21/18 10/28/18 11/4/18 11/11/18 11/18/18 11/25/18 12/2/18 12/9/18 12/16/18 Introduction: Who Is Mark Anyway? Chapters Identifying Jesus Chapters 8: Things That Must Take Place Chapters Becoming Messiah Preparing The Way: The Prophecy Is Fulfilled The Calling of the Disciples Offended by the Messiah Who Do You Say That I Am? Guest Teacher What Does Heaven Cost? Do You Remember Nothing? A Foretaste of Glory This Is Not Going to Be Easy! Caution: Muddy Road Ahead Neighbors & Nations Emphasis Giving Thanks Final Words The Worst Choice Ever Made You ll Never Believe It - He Is Gone! If you ve had any exposure to the Bible at all, you ve probably realized there are four - not one - bur four records of the gospel of Jesus Christ. And each of them approaches the gospel from a different perspective. One of the earliest official accounts of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus is the gospel according to Mark. In his gospel, Mark addresses the basic question of whether Jesus was the true messiah for whom Israel had been waiting. If he was, what kind of Messianic king was He if he suffered and died? Was our Jesus a king or a savior or a servant? And if we are to be about the business of becoming more and more like Christ, what can we learn from Mark? This women s Study Group will help us discover exactly how Mark s words impact the way we must live our lives today if we are to become more and more like Christ! Lisa Ferguson was first introduced to the inductive method of Bible study in Bible Study Fellowship in the early 1980s. She then trained as a study leader and instructor for Precept Ministries. She has led Precept Bible Studies for over 20 years in the Tri-Cities area and travelled for Precept Ministries as an Inductive Study Trainer in TN, VA, KY, and NC for 5 years before becoming a full-time teacher for one of TCBC s women s classes. Page 16

17 studying books of the bible Proverbs PROVERBS Teacher: Gene Mermilliod Time: Wednesdays, 6:30pm Intensity: Low WED 8/15/18 8/22/18 8/29/18 9/5/18 9/12/18 9/19/18 9/26/18 10/3/18 10/10/18 10/17/18 10/24/18 10/31/18 11/7/18 11/14/18 11/21/18 11/28/18 12/5/18 12/12/18 12/19/18 Wisdom: A Person, Not Tips Falling Among Thieves Groups Rally: Wisdom Is A Street Preacher I Hear Voices All The Time Does Proverbs Preach A Prosperity Gospel? Groups Rally: I d Rather Have Wisdom Than Silver Or Gold You ve Got A Problem With Jesus / You Need A Change of Heart Honey Lips Come Thou Wisdom From On High No Meeting Groups Rally: The Marriage Supper Of Wisdom No Meeting The Ways Of The Fool Groups Rally: The Sovereignty of God Family Night The book of Proverbs is a gift to the church. In this Study Group through this practical book, we will explore such themes as the fear of the LORD, the power of the tongue, what makes a godly woman, what it means to truly live life, receiving instruction, the sovereignty of God, honesty, marriage, family, work, economics, generosity, and friendship. But above all else, the central theme of the book is wisdom. Wisdom may be explained as seeing things from God s perspective and living skillfully in light of what He has said. We will spend this semester pursuing God together as the source, means, and goal of all wisdom. Gene Mermilliod has served as a pastor on staff at TCBC since April of He has taught various courses and age groups during that time. He has been married to his wife Gayle for 34 years. They have six children and four grandchildren. Page 17

18 studying books of the bible Galatians GALATIANS Teacher: Jennifer Laughrun Time: Thursdays, 9:15am Intensity: High THUR 8/9/18 8/16/18 8/23/18 8/30/18 9/6/18 9/13/18 9/20/18 9/27/18 10/4/18 10/11/18 10/18/18 10/25/18 11/1/18 11/8/18 11/15/18 11/22/18 11/29/18 12/6/18 12/13/18 Introduction: Setting the Stage Freed By Grace (Gal 1:1-5) Our Great Good News (Gal 1:6-10) Our Story (Gal 1:11-24) Freedom Unites (Gal 2:1-10) Freedom Brings Identity (Gal 2:11-21) Six Questions (Gal 3:1-5) A Portrait (Gal 3:6-18) What About the Law? (3:19-25) Free As Sons (Gal 3:26-47) Infancy to Maturity (Gal 4:8-20) Children of Freedom (Gal 4:21-31) Battle Cry of Freedom (Gal 5:1-12) Dangerous Freedom (Gal 5:13-15) Freedom Defined (Gal 5:16-26) No Meeting - Thanksgiving Freedom in Relationships (Gal 6:1-5) Freedom of the Harvest (Gal 6:6-10 ) Our Freedom to Boast (Gal 6:11-18) Paul s letter to the Galatians is a warning to anyone who attempt to prove our worth to God and others: O foolish Galatians! Paul writes And yet we have here a letter capable of bringing inexpressible joy and peace and freedom, as those who truly hear Paul s passionate message find themselves basking in the light of the grace of God found in Christ Jesus. Beyond proclaiming to us the way we become members of God s family, Galatians also provides guidance for how we can experience the ongoing freedom of being his children, the freedom that Christ has won for us. Even as Christianity must begin by faith in Jesus, so also must it continue in the same manner. Avoiding the dangers of slavery to either religion or irreligion, a Spirit-led trust in Jesus enables the believer to discover the joyful freedom of serving others in love. *Childcare is available for preschoolers. Upon registering for this course, you will receive an asking you to register your preschooler(s) for childcare if needed. Every woman registering for childcare will be assigned to serve the other women in this Study Group in childcare. Jennifer Laughrun was born and raised in Northeast Tennessee where she met her husband Mike and Jesus...not in that order! She and Mike were church planters in Las Vegas, Nevada for almost 11 years where she fell more in love with her husband and more in love with Jesus. They returned to Northeast Tennessee in Mike and Jennifer have five children: Josh, Joseph, Olivia, Mya, and Maleah. Jennifer loves studying and teaching the Word of God. She is most passionate about encouraging others to do the same. She has led women s studies and groups for over 15 years. Page 18

19 SURVEYING the bible Writings of the Apostle John THE WRITINGS OF THE APOSTLE JOHN Teacher: Dale Hevner and David Jones Time: Sundays, 9:30am Cost: $10 Intensity: Standard WED 8/12/18 8/19/18 8/26/18 9/2/18 9/9/18 9/16/18 9/23/18 9/30/18 10/7/18 10/14/18 10/21/18 10/28/18 11/4/18 11/11/18 11/18/18 11/25/18 12/2/18 12/9/18 12/16/18 Introduction Who Was John? The Gospel of John - Part 1 The Gospel of John - Part 2 The Gospel of John - Part 3 The Gospel of John - Part 4 The Gospel of John - Part 5 The Gospel of John - Part 6 2 John 3 John Greeting to The Seven Churches Ephesus - The Church Without Love Smyrna - The Church That Was Persecuted Pergamum and Thyatira - The Churches With Bad Reputations Neighbors & Nations Emphasis Sardis - The Church That Fell Asleep Philadelphia - The Church That Endured Laodicea - The Church That Turned Lukewarm The apostle John wrote five books in the New Testament. TCBC s Fall sermon series will walk verse-by-verse through the letter of 1 John. To complement that series, this Study Group will dive into John s other writings - his gospel that gives an eyewitness account to the life of Jesus, his two other short epistles to the fledgling church, and the letters written to seven churches of his day in the book of Revelation. First, we will overview the gospel of John to see how Jesus is depicted as The Divine King. Then, we will examine 2 and 3 John to discover how John wrote to combat false teaching that was bombarding these congregations of believers. Finally, we will study the first 3 chapters of Revelation to find John s encouragement to seven churches in Asia and learn from their challenges, failures, expectations, and victories. Through careful examination of these churches, we will discover the cultural implications for the times in which they lived and the ways John s prophetic vision applies today while developing a better context for end-times theology and gaining a greater understanding of the task that faces the church right now. Learn from the disciple whom Jesus loved, a man who walked with Jesus and then devoted the rest of his days to all those who would trust in Christ. Dale was born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania and went into the Air Force right after high school. He first heard the gospel while serving in the military in Anchorage, Alaska. When he moved to Southern California, he met his wife Joleen at a local church - they have been married for 30 years. They have 3 sons: James, Nathan and Dean and have always enjoyed leading small groups and Bible studies. David has been a member of Tri Cities Baptist Church since He has a son, Van, who is 20 years old. David grew up in the Tri-Cities area. He has been a Bible teacher for the past 15 years. He is passionate about teaching the Bible in a way that helps others increase their precision and depth of knowledge of the Scriptures. He graduated engineering school and joined Eastman Chemical in He also graduated from Trinity Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts degree in Biblical Studies. Page 19

20 Maturing in Christ Behind The Message BEHIND THE MESSAGE Teacher: Jeremy Bledsoe Time: Wednesdays, 6:30pm Intensity: Low WED 8/15/18 8/22/18 8/29/18 9/5/18 9/12/18 9/19/18 9/26/18 10/3/18 10/10/18 10/17/18 10/24/18 10/31/18 11/7/18 11/14/18 11/21/18 11/28/18 12/5/18 12/12/18 12/19/18 Go Make Disciples Membership Promises Membership Promises 1 John 1 John 1 John 1 John 1 John 1 John 1 John 1 John Break Neighbors & Nations Break Generosity Advent Advent Family Night Behind The Message is an opportunity to dive deeper into the biblical truths taught during the previous Sunday morning sermon. During each Behind The Message session, there will be an opportunity to hear from a panel of guests that include that week s teaching pastor and other leaders within our church. Behind The Message is a great way to engage with the current sermon series, gain clarity on biblical truths, hear from the leaders within our church, and connect with others. Jeremy Bledsoe has been at TCBC since the Fall of He is a graduate of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary as a member of the Tri-Cities Leadership Training Program. He currently serves as an elder and Member Care Pastor. He and his wife Aerial have a daughter (Camille) and two sons (Clayton and Chandler). Jeremy s passions are proclaiming the gospel and building Christ-centered relationships. Page 20

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