Growing Together

Growing Through Discipleship

Grow deeper in your relationship with Christ through God's Word, prayer, discipleship, and meaningful relationships.

Grow Together

Spiritual growth happens best in community. Grow Groups are designed to help you study God's Word, build meaningful relationships, and encourage one another as you follow Jesus.

Whether you're looking for a men's group, women's study, or a group for every stage of life, there's a place for you.

Foundations

Essential Practices of A Growing Christian Life

Join Foundations in Person

Wednesday at 6:00 PM • Assembly Room • Led by Bro. James • No sign-up needed
listen to past sessions
session 1 • psalm 5:3

Developing A Personal Quite Time

Learn how to develop a consistent, intentional time with God through prayer and His Word.
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session 2 • Matthew 11:28-20

Finding Rest in Jesus-Practicing the Sabbath

Discover how practicing a rhythm of Sabbath rest can help you slow down, trust God, and find true rest in Jesus.

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session 3

Kingdom Giving, Part 1

Learn about a practical expression of faith that reveals our priorities, strengthens our trust in God, and uses what He has given us to advance His Kingdom.

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session 4

Kingdom Giving, Part 2

Kingdom giving is more than money. It’s an act of worship and trust that reveals where our hearts truly belong.

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session 5

Church Involvement, Part 1

What does it really mean to belong to a church—and why does God intend church involvement to be an essential part of following Jesus?

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session 6

Church Involvement, Part 2

Church membership is an intentional commitment to belong to a local body of believers, to identify with Christ and His church, and participate faithfully in the life of that body.

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session 7

Church Involvement, Part 3

Why does church membership matter, and what does it mean to truly belong to a local church?

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session 8

Church Involvement, Part 4

Encouraging the Church Through Discipleship: SERVE
Each member of the body of Christ has a part to play and is equipped with spiritual gifts to serve the church and fulfill God’s purpose.

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Fall Grow Groups

Find The Right Group

Grow deeper in God's Word and build meaningful relationships through one of our seasonal Grow Groups.

Click a category to view the available groups.

Men
Women
Everyone
Missions & Support
Leader Development

Pursuit: Compassion 
Wednesdays | 6:00 pm

  • A study to equip men to learn characteristics modeled by Christ, 5 weeks, $5.
  • Leader Hunter McKay, D106

Biblical Masculinity
Wednesdays | 6:00 pm

  • A study of Kingdom Men Rising, helping men to discover the God's purpose for true masculinity. 8 weeks, $10.
  • Leaders Scott Morgan & Jared Tucker, D101/102

Pray for Our Pastor
Online/Ongoing

  • Men pledge to make a deliberate, concentrated, and organized group effort to support the pastor and his staff in prayer.
  • Sign up at fbclaf.org/prayforpastor

Revelation
Tuesdays | 9:30 am - 11:30 am

  • Verse-by-verse study of the book of Revelation, 10 weeks.
  • Leaders Pamela Ridgedell & Karen Williams, C202

No Other Gods
Wednesdays | 6:00 pm

  • The Unrivaled Pursuit of Christ, 8 weeks, $10.
  • Leader Sarah Dilmore, D201/202

Adorned
Wednesdays | 6:00 pm

  • A Titus 2 study of older women living out the gospel alongside younger women, 12 weeks, $10.
  • Leader Christi Emfinger & Hannah Boudreaux, D204/205

Study of HymnsThursdays | 9:00 am - 11:00 am

  • Celebrating some of the most-loved hymns, exploring the stories behind the words, 11 weeks.
  • Leader Kay Davidson, C216

Foundations
Wednesdays | 6:00 pm

  • Essential Practices for a Growing Christian Life
  • Leader Bro. James, Assembly Room (No sign-up needed)

Biblical Financial Principles
Wednesdays | 6:00 pm

  • Learn to faithfully apply God’s financial principles, 10 weeks, $40.
  • Leaders Bill Guidry & Susan Guidry, D103

Precept
Thursdays | 9:00 am - 11:30 am

  • A verse by verse study of Genesis Parts 1,2 & 3, 15 weeks, $65 ($5 video only).
  • Leader Dr. Pete Richardson, D101/102

Feed My Sheep (Special Needs)
Wednesdays | 6:00 pm

  • A curriculum for teaching adults and older youth with disabilities about the church, 8 weeks.
  • Leader Kat Sirven, D104

Connect1Child
Monthly | 6:00 pm

  • Foster Care Support Group, meets on the last Wednesday of the month.
  • Leader Cassidy Armstrong, D105

GriefShare
Wednesdays | 6:00 pm

  • A support group to help navigate the grieving process, 13 weeks.
  • Leader Kelly McManis, D107

Men Jail Outreach
Twice Per Month | 6:00 pm

  • Lafayette Parish Correctional Center Bible Study, pre-scheduled visits
  • Leader Chris Poirrier (contact if interested at chris.poirrier@fbclaf.org)

Women on Mission
Second Tuesday or Thursday of the Month | 9:00 am or 6:00 pm

  • Live on mission for Christ by praying for missionaries and participating in mission projects.
  • Leader Donna Devillier, call church office to inquire.

Next Week in Sunday School
Wednesdays | 6:00 pm

  • For teachers and apprentices to prepare for teaching Sunday School lessons.
  • Leaders vary, C216

Care & Prayer
Wednesdays | 6:00 pm

  • Creating a church culture where people are known, loved, and cared for.
  • Leaders: Chris Poirrier, Christina English, Joe Saragusa, D209/D210

Made to Multiply
Weekly Workshops as Needed

  • Healthy groups multiply. Get equipped to launch a new group and multiply your ministry.
  • Leaders Scott English, Chris Poirrier

ReGroup Conference
August 1 | 9 AM - 12 PM

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Finding real meaning is a lifelong journey of following Jesus. Take your next step through Sunday School, Midweek, Grow Groups, and other discipleship opportunities at First Baptist.