Adults

First Baptist Adults Ministries

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Sunday School is the cornerstone of discipleship at First Baptist Lafayette. We build community through Bible study, with groups formed by age and lift stage, from Preschool to Senior Adults. Sunday School has an open enrollment, so anyone can join at any time. Parents with school-aged children can learn more about Sunday School for kids and students ministries.

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Adult Discipleship Groups happen in the Spring and Fall and encourage intense focus for a few weeks on some aspect of a believers' walk with Christ Jesus. Courses are offered on Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings. These classes vary each semester and include subjects such as: theology, prayer, how to read and study your Bible, Old and New Testament survey, Experiencing God, relationships, money matters, how to share your faith, and many others. Some classes are specifically for men or women. Leadership training is offered for those teaching classes or in other leadership positions.

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At First Baptist Lafayette, we seek to encourage, teach and develop a praying church at every opportunity, both corporately and privately. To support this effort, a Prayer Room is available for those who wish to pray at the church building on Sundays. At fbclaf.org/pray our website offers an online method for submitting prayer requests and praying for the requests of others. Men meet weekly at a local restaurant for breakfast and prayer. The Prayer Blanket Ministry provides Prayer Blankets to those who are experiencing serious or terminal illness. Each week the church staff gathers for an extended time of prayer together.

Missions are central to everything we do at First Baptist Lafayette. Through the Southern Baptist Cooperative Program, we give 10.5% of undesignated receipts to support over 5,000 missionaries through the International Mission Board and North American Mission Board, six Southern Baptist seminaries, and Send Relief, which addresses crises like natural disasters, human trafficking, adoption, foster care, and community rebuilding.

Each year, our members participate in mission trips, engaging in activities like Bible clubs, evangelism, construction, medical missions, and more to share Christ's love. We follow the Acts 1:8 missions model, to be Christ’s “witnesses in Jerusalem (Lafayette), in all Judea (Acadiana) and Samaria (Nation), and to the ends of the earth (World).”

Women's Ministry

Women’s Ministry is focused on the fellowship and discipleship of women of all ages. Throughout the year we host large and small gatherings for the purpose of fellowship and encouragement from other women. One of those large events is called Gather. Smaller events relate to prayer, Bible study, and specific ministry projects. We offer discipleship groups exclusively for women to be challenged and encouraged in their faith.

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Men's Ministry

Men’s Ministry is focused on the fellowship and discipleship of men of all ages. Throughout the year we host large and small events for the purpose of fellowship, encouragement and putting our faith into action. Some of those large events are Men’s Breakfast several times a year. Smaller events relate to prayer, Bible study, and specific ministry projects. We offer discipleship groups exclusively for men to be challenged and encouraged in their faith.

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Senior Adults

Our senior adults want to share the gospel with the next generation. They share their faith, support missions, and participate in multiple ministry projects throughout the year. Many senior adults are connected to classes at First Baptist Christian School, and others minister at area assisted living and nursing homes.

Seniors also gather last Tuesday of each month for a Senior Adult Luncheon. Trips are planned frequently and include day trips to area attractions as well as week-long getaways and conventions.