Bible Study Groups
Our desire is for every member to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” and to walk in the Word daily (2 Peter 3:18). One way we do this is through Bible study. We have men’s, women’s, and co-ed Bible study groups that meet at various times and locations.
Spring 2026 | Called Into Covenant
2025-2026
Called Out of Captivity, Called into Covenant
For the next two semesters, we will study Exodus. Exodus paints a beautiful picture of God’s redeeming power as He calls His people out of captivity and into freedom, identity, and relationship with Himself.
Spring 2026
Exodus 19-40: Called into Covenant
The book of Exodus is essential for understanding salvation and the redemptive work of Christ. It recounts Israel’s dramatic rescue from Egypt, the institution of the Passover, the giving of the Law, the construction of the Tabernacle, and the formation of Israel’s identity as God’s covenant people. As The Good Book Company notes, Exodus illustrates the liberating mission that ultimately led Jesus to the cross. It reveals what we are saved from, the cost of redemption, and how believers are called to live in the “already and not yet”—journeying, like Israel toward Canaan, toward our ultimate rest while embracing our identity and purpose as the redeemed people of God.
STUDY RESOURCES
Groups will use one of the following books which may be purchased from the bookseller of your choice. The links below provide a brief preview of each book. Check with your group leader before ordering a book. (NOTE: Books will not be available for purchase on the night of the Bible Study Kickoff)
Exodus: A 12 Week Study, Matthew Newkirk
OTHER RESOURCES
Bible Study Kickoff | January 11| 6 p.m.
The purpose of the Bible Study Kickoff is to provide you with helpful information regarding our continuing study in Exodus. Our guest speaker, Dr. Bryan Chapell, will be speaking to us from the second half of Exodus. After worship, Bible study leaders will be available in the Commons to answer questions and assist with registration.
*Start dates for Parish Bible Studies vary, but all groups will begin in January. After you register, the leader of your group will contact you with the exact start date.
About Dr. Bryan Chapell
Dr. Chapell is a renowned preacher, teacher, and speaker who serves on the faculties of numerous seminaries and Bible colleges in different parts of the world and conducts pastors’ conferences in several nations each year. He is the author of many books, including the award-winning Christ-Centered Preaching, and the founder and President and host of Unlimited Grace, a daily half-hour Bible teaching program heard on radio stations and online in the US and around the world. Dr. Chapell is also the Pastor-Emeritus of Grace Church in Peoria and President-Emeritus of Covenant Seminary.
Women’s Bible Study Resources
Recordings of the Wednesday morning Bible study teaching time and the Something to Talk About podcast are additional resources.
BE PART OF A BIBLE STUDY
Sign up to join a group Bible study!
Complete the registration form for more information or to register for a specific group.
First Pres Wednesday Morning
Meets: Wednesday, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Leader: Amber Barrett
Book: God of Freedom, Jen Wilkin, Exodus
Open to all women. We meet as a large group for teaching and split into small groups for discussion and prayer. Child care is available with registration.
First Pres Sunday Evening
Meets: Sunday, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Leaders: Suzi Vital & Debbie Fredenberg
Book: God of Freedom, Jen Wilkin, Exodus
Open to all women, all ages. Child care is available with registration.
Columbia County Parish
Meets: Tuesday, 6:45 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Donna Jones’ home
Leaders: Kevin Baura, Donna Jones, Susan Jeffcoat, Anne Clark, Janis Johnson, Betty Lewis, & Nancy Click
Book: God of Freedom, Jen Wilkin, Exodus
Open to women from any parish, this intergenerational group meets in Columbia County.
Downtown Parish
Meets: Thursday, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Judy Down’s home
Leader: Elena Boone, Diane Hubbard, & Judy Downs
Book: God of Freedom, Jen Wilkin, Exodus
Open to all women. Meets in person but if anyone needs/wants to join via Zoom, they can!
Masters Parish
Meets: Monday, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Lisa McHeard’s home
Leader: Lisa McHeard & Charis McHeard
Book: God of Freedom, Jen Wilkin, Exodus
Open to all women.
Palmetto Parish
Meets: Fridays, 1 – 2 p.m.
Location: Audrey Wilkerson’s home
Leader: Audrey Wilkerson
Book: God of Freedom, Jen Wilkin, Exodus
Open to all women
Savannah Rapids Parish
Meets: Friday, 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Emily Aceves’ home
Leader: Emily Aceves & Mary Cook
Book: God of Freedom, Jen Wilkin, Exodus
Open to all women
South Carolina Super Parish
Meets: Tuesday, 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Cindy Britt’s home
Leader: Cheryl Whitcomb
Book: God of Freedom, Jen Wilkin, Exodus
Open to all women, but members are primarily from the South Carolina Super Parish.
Young Adult – Lake Forest Parish
Meets: Monday, 6:45 – 8:15 p.m.
Location: Sara Price’s home
Leaders: Sara Price
Book: God of Freedom, Jen Wilkin, Exodus
Open to women in their 20s and 30s, single or married.
Young Adult – National Parish
Meets: Monday, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Audrey Jackson’s home
Leader: Margaret Daniel
Book: TBD
Open to women in their 20s and 30s, single or married.
First Pres Open Parish
Meets: Wednesday, 7 – 9 p.m.
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Leader: Bruce Van Peursem
Book: Exodus: A 12-Week Study (Knowing the Bible Series), Matthew Newkirk
Open to all men from all parishes
First Pres Downtown Parish Morning
Meets: Friday, 5:30 – 7 a.m.
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Leader: Jason Mandarino
Book: This group studies and discusses the Scripture text from the current sermon series.
Open to all men in any parish.
Lake Forest Parish
Meets: Wednesday, 6 – 7 a.m.
Location: John Price’s home
Leaders: John Price & Josh Lane
Book: TBD
Open to all men, but members are primarily from the West Augusta area.
Palmetto Parish
Meets: Saturdays (2x/month), 7:30–9:30 a.m.
Location: Sam Acevedo’s home
Leaders: Bruce Cole and Sam Acevedo
Book: TBD
Open to all men, but primarily those living in the Palmetto Parish.
Pleasant Home Parish
Meets: Tuesdays, 8 – 9 a.m.
Location: Brad Williams’ home
Leaders: Billy English and Chuck Brown
Book: Exodus
Open to all men, of any age.
Pleasant Home Parish Davis Road
Meets: Friday, 6 – 7 a.m.
Location: 118 Davis Rd (Meyers House Buyers office)
Leaders: Mike Harris
Book: TBD, but the study will be on the Holy Spirit
Open to all men, of any age, who live anywhere in the CSRA.
West Augusta Super Parish
Meets: Friday, 6:15 – 7:15 a.m.
Location: Jim Scarbrough’s home
Leader: Jim Scarbrough
Book: The Exodus Overview, the Bible Project &
Exodus, The Story of God Bible Commentary, Christopher J. H. Wright
Open to all men, but members are primarily from the West Augusta area.
Young Adult – Lake Forest Parish
Meets: Monday, 6:30 – 8 p.m
Location: John Price’s home
Leaders: John Price & Will Long
Book: TBD
Open to men in their 20s and 30s, single or married.
Young Adult – National Parish
Meets: Wednesday, 6:30 – 8 p.m
Location: Jeff Westergreen’s home
Leaders: Jeff Westergreen & Evan Wood
Book: TBD
Open to men in their 20s and 30s, single or married.
South Carolina Super Parish (This group is full.)
Meets: Wednesday, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Morris home
Leaders: Byron Morris Sr. & Carson Baura
Book: TBD
Intergenerational group made up of men primarily from the South Carolina Super Parish.
Savannah Rapids Parish (This group is full.)
Meets: Wednesday, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Russ Morgan’s home
Leader: Russ Morgan & Ed Hartmann
Book: TBD
Columbia County Parish Restorers Couples Group
Meets: 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7 – 9 p.m.
Location: Kurt & Katie Lawton’s home
Leader: Josh & Mallory Click
Book: God of Freedom, Jen Wilkins
Couples group open to all parishes.
First Pres Midweek Bible Hour
Meets: Thursday, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Leaders: Jim Knight
Book: No Book Required
Co-ed group hosted by the Redeemer Sunday community. All are welcome.
Staff Contacts
Ken McHeard, Associate Pastor of Shepherding
Amber Barrett, Director of Women’s Discipleship
Liz Reid, Discipleship Administrative Assistant