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 2023 | John
But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:31 (ESV)
Why did we choose the Gospel of John?
Our vision statement calls us to commend the greatness of God in Jesus Christ, and having a strong theological understanding of who Jesus is helps us to do this.
This spring we will study the Gospel of John. In John’s gospel, the divine nature of Christ is unequivocally affirmed, and we find a more developed understanding of the Holy Spirit in this gospel than in any of the other three. The Gospel of John is a wonderfully rich theological work with a Christological framework that helps us know God better. It was written so that, “you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name” (John 20:31). We hope this study will provide you the opportunity to believe in Jesus in new and deeper ways so that you can grow, together with other believers, in the life he has given you and the joy of commending his greatness to others!
STUDY RESOURCES
Groups will use one of the following books, both of which may be purchased online from Amazon or the bookseller of your choice. Check with your group leader before ordering a book. (NOTE: Books will not be available for purchase on the Bible Study Kickoff)
OTHER RESOURCES
January 8 | Joint Sunday School with Dr. Mike Phillips
Women’s Study Resources (teaching videos and podcast)
Sunday Evening
Meets: Sunday, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Group Leader: Suzi Vital
Book: Come and See: A Study on the Gospel of John – The Daily Grace Co.
Open to all women, all ages. Child care is available with registration.
Wednesday Morning
Meets: Wednesday, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Group Leader: Amber Barrett
Book: Come and See: A Study on the Gospel of John – The Daily Grace Co.
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.
Columbia County Parish
Meets: Tuesday, 6:45 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Donna Jones’ home
Group Leaders: Donna Jones, Susan Jeffcoat, Anne Clark
Book: Come and See: A Study on the Gospel of John – The Daily Grace Co.
Open to women from any parish, this intergenerational group meets in Columbia County.
South Carolina Super Parish
Meets: Tuesday, 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Cindy Britt’s and Patricia Cahill’s homes (rotates)
Group Leaders: Cheryl Whitcomb and Hardi Morris
Book: Come and See: A Study on the Gospel of John – The Daily Grace Co.
Open to all women, but members are primarily from the South Carolina super parish.
Downtown Parish Evening
Meets: Thursday, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Judy Down’s home
Group Leaders: Elena Boone and Diane Hubbard
Book: Come and See: A Study on the Gospel of John – The Daily Grace Co.
Open to all women. Meets in person but if anyone needs/wants to join via Zoom, they can!
Downtown Morning
Meets: Thursday, 6:15 – 7:30 a.m.
Location: April Coleman’s home
Group Leader: April Coleman
Book: Come and See: A Study on the Gospel of John – The Daily Grace Co.
Open to all women. This group is a mix of all ages and stages and is good for women who’s schedules don’t allow for an evening group.
West Augusta Morning
Meets: Thursday, 6 – 7 a.m.
Location: Cafe Dulce
Group Leader: Claire Weaver
Book: Come and See: A Study on the Gospel of John – The Daily Grace Co.
Open to all women, especially those whose schedules or stage of life make it difficult to attend traditional small group studies.
Young Adult Monday Evening
Meets: Monday, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Location: Sara Price’s home
Group Leaders: Sara Price and Asher Allen
Book: God’s Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible – Vaughan Roberts
Open to women in their 20s and 30s, single or married.
Young Adult Monday Evening 2
Meets: Monday, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Audrey Jackson’s home
Group Leader: Joy Brown
Book: God’s Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible – Vaughan Roberts
Open to women in their 20s and 30s, single or married.
Wednesday Evening
Meets: Wednesday, 7 – 9 p.m.
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Group Leader: Bruce Van Peursem
Book: Continuing study of Soul Anatomy, George Robertson
Open to men from all parishes.
Pleasant Home Parish
Meets: Monday, 8 – 9:30 p.m.
Location: Billy English’s home
Group Leaders: Luke Niday and Billy English
Book: TBD. The group leader will let you know as soon as possible.
Open to all men, of all ages.
Lake Forest Parish
Meets: Wednesday, 6 – 7:15 a.m.
Location: Josh Lane’s home
Group Leaders: John Price and Josh Lane
Book: TBD. The group leader will let you know as soon as possible.
Open to all men, but members are primarily from the West Augusta area.
South Carolina Super Parish (full)
Meets: twice a month on Wednesday, 7 – 9 p.m.
Location: Byars and Morris homes (rotates)
Group Leaders: Michael Byars and Byron Morris Sr.
Book: Continuing study of Soul Anatomy, George Robertson.
Intergenerational group made up of men primarily from the South Carolina Super Parish.
Savannah Rapids Parish
Meets: Wednesday, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Russ Morgan’s home
Group Leader: Russ Morgan
Book: This group is studying the minor prophets and you do not need to purchase a book.
Open to all men.
Davis Road Men’s Study
Meets: Friday, 6 – 7 a.m.
Location: Mike Harris’ office at Cornerstone Senior Living
Group Leaders: John Fender and Mike Harris
Book: TBD. The group leader will let you know as soon as possible.
Open to all men, of any age, who live anywhere in the CSRA.
West Augusta Super Parish
Meets: Friday, 6:15 – 7:30 a.m.
Location: Jim Scarbrough’s home
Group Leader: Jim Scarbrough
Book: Will begin studying the book of John in chapter 8 and will go less than one chapter a week.
Open to all men, but members are primarily from the West Augusta area.
Palmetto Parish
Meets: twice a month on Saturday, 7:30 – 9:30 a.m., starting January 7
Location: Alternates between online via Zoom (8 a.m.) and in person at Sam Acevedo’s home (7:30 a.m -breakfast meeting)
Group Leaders: Gerald Killian and Sam Acevedo
Book: Continuing study of Romans – Encountering the Gospel Power, John Stott
Open to all men, but primarily those living in the Palmetto Parish. Send a text message or call Gerald Killian (803.257.4721) to register.
Young Adult – National Parish
Meets: Wednesday, 6:30 – 8 p.m., starting January 4.
Location: Jeff Westergreen’s home
Group Leaders: Jeff Westergreen and Evan Wood
Book: TBD
Open to men in their 20s and 30s, single or married.
Young Adult – Masters Parish
Meets: Wednesday, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Location: Joe Bate’s home
Group Leaders: Chris Williams and Joe Bates
Book: TBD
Open to men in their 20s and 30s, single or married.
Redeemer Class Midweek Bible Hour
Meets: Thursday, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Group Leader: Jim Knight
Book: No book is required.
Co-ed group hosted by the Trinity Sunday School Class. All are welcome.
Restorers Couples Group – Columbia County
Meets: 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: John and Leslie Fender’s home
Group Leader: Josh Click and John Fender
Book: TBD
Couples group primarily for members of the Restorers Sunday School class who live in Columbia County.
Staff Contacts
Mike Phillips, Associate Pastor of Shepherding
Ken McHeard, Assistant Pastor of Discipleship
Amber Barrett, Interim Women’s Ministry Discipleship Coordinator
Liz Reid, Discipleship Administrative Assistant