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 2025 | Christ is Revealed
2024-2025
Jesus, the Alpha & Omega
For the next two semesters, we will study Jesus as the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and consummation of all things. We will study Genesis in the fall and Revelation in the spring. Genesis and Revelation paint a beautiful picture from beginning to end: the Edenic garden lost in Genesis 3 is restored in Revelation 22. The purpose of our study is to investigate the Christological implications in the entire Bible.
Spring 2025
Revelation: Christ is Revealed
In Revelation, through over 300 Old Testament references, we will discover the fulfillment of a promised Redeemer. We will be introduced to the Lion and Lamb who purchased a people for God through his blood from every tribe, language, people, and nation (Revelation 5:9). We will see the Tree of Life again, but this time, the redeemed will be able to eat its fruit (Revelation 22:2b-3a). We invite you to begin the journey with us this spring.
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)
Revelation: Hope in the Darkness by Scotty Smith
Blessed: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Rebelation by Nancy Guthrie
Revelation: Eternal King, Everlasting Kingdom by Jen Wilkin
Revelation: A 12-Week Study, Knowing the Bible
OTHER RESOURCES
Bible Study Kickoff | January 12 | 6 p.m.
The purpose of the Bible Study Kickoff is to provide an overview of the book of Revelation and context that will help you as you work through the Bible study. Our guest speaker, Scotty Smith, will introduce our study of Revelation during evening worship. After worship, Bible study leaders will be available in the Commons to answer questions and assist with registration.
About Scotty Smith
Scotty Smith is Founding Pastor of Christ Community Church, in Franklin TN—a PCA church he planted with friends in 1986. After pastoring CCC for 26 years, Scotty resigned from the staff in May, 2012, to serve the larger Church with his preaching, teaching and writing. He serves as the Teacher in Residence at West End Community Church, Nashville—a daughter church of Christ Community. Scotty also serves as an adjunct faculty member for Covenant Theological Seminary; Westminster Theological Seminary; Philadelphia, Redeemer Seminary, Dallas; and RTS, Orlando. Scotty is a graduate of the University of North Carolina (BA), Westminster Seminary (MAR) and Covenant Seminary (D Min.). Scotty has written a number of books, including Unveiled Hope, Objects of His Affection, and Everyday Prayers. Scotty and his wife, Darlene, have two adult children and four grandkids, all living in the Nashville area.
Women’s Bible Study Resources
Recordings of the Wednesay morning Bible study teaching time and the Something to Talk About podcast are additional resources.
BE PART OF A BIBLE STUDY
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First Pres Wednesday Morning
Meets: Wednesday, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Leader: Amber Barrett
Book: Blessed, Nancy Guthrie
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: Blessed, Nancy Guthrie
Open to all women, all ages. Child care is available with registration.
Columbia County Parish
Meets: Tuesday, 6:50 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Donna Jones’ home
Leaders: Kevin Baura, Donna Jones, Susan Jeffcoat, Anne Clark, Janis Johnson, & Nancy Click
Book: Blessed, Nancy Guthrie
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: Blessed, Nancy Guthrie
Open to all women. Meets in person but if anyone needs/wants to join via Zoom, they can!
Palmetto Parish
Meets: Fridays, 1 – 2 p.m.
Location: Audrey Wilkerson’s home
Leader: Mary Cook and Audrey Wilkerson
Book: Blessed, Nancy Guthrie
Open to all women, but members are primarily from the South Carolina Super Parish.
South Carolina Super Parish
Meets: Tuesday, 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Cindy Britt’s home
Leader: Cheryl Whitcomb
Book: Blessed, Nancy Guthrie
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: Please email or call the leaders for the address
Leaders: Sara Price & Asher Allen
Book: Blessed, Nancy Guthrie
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: Joy Brown & Margaret Daniel
Book: Revelation Study, Jen Wilkin
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: TBD
First Pres Downtown Parish Morning
Meets: Friday, 5:30 – 6:45 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, but members are primarily from the Downtown Parish.
This group studies and discusses the Scripture text from the current sermon series.
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: Alternates between Zoom (8 a.m.) and in person at Sam Acevedo’s home (7:30 a.m.)
Leaders: Gerald Killian & Bruce Cole
Book: TBD
Open to all men, but primarily those living in the Palmetto Parish.
Pleasant Home Parish
Meets: Tuesday, 8 – 9 p.m.
Location: Brad Williams’ home
Leader: Billy English
Book: Revelation
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
Open to all men, of any age, who live anywhere in the CSRA.
West Augusta Super Parish
Meets: Friday, 6:00 – 7:15 a.m.
Location: Jim Scarbrough’s home
Leader: Jim Scarbrough
Book: Revelation for Everyone, N.T. Wright & Revelation: Hope in the Darkness, Scotty Smith
Open to all men, but members are primarily from the West Augusta area.
Young Adult – Downtown Parish
Meets: Monday, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Location: Westin Bobadillo’s home
Leaders: Chris Williams
Book: TBD
Open to men in their 20s and 30s, single or married.
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: Byars and Morris homes (rotates)
Leaders: Michael Byars & Byron Morris Sr.
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, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Location: Kurt & Katie Lawton’s home
Leader: Josh Click
Book:TBD
Couples group primarily for members of Restorers Sunday community who live in Columbia County.
First Pres Midweek Bible Hour
Meets: Thursday, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Leaders: Jim Knight
Book: Jeremiah/No book required
Co-ed group hosted by the Redeemer Sunday community. All are welcome.
Open Bible Study Fellowship Group
Meets: Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Location: The Dillard’s home
Leaders: Jeff & Lauren Dillard
Book: Saints, Sufferers, and Sinners, Mike Emlet
Co-ed group for singles and couples (Can only accommodate infants.) Purpose is to equip us to love each other and our neighbors by biblical counsel. Room for up to 15 adults. Open to members from any parish.
Staff Contacts
Ken McHeard, Associate Pastor of Shepherding
Amber Barrett, Director of Women’s Discipleship
Liz Reid, Discipleship Administrative Assistant