Groups

Home Groups are small groups comprised of 12-15 people that come together to study the Bible, care for one another, experience community, and encourage each other to live out their faith in Christ everyday. Each week, groups discuss a sermon-based curriculum. New participants have an opportunity to join a group three times a year during the fall, winter, or spring. Groups meet from 6-10 weeks.

To view our most recent Home Group questions, click here!

Bible Study

Fellowship Women is committed to spiritual growth of women through the study and application of God’s Word and by encouraging authentic, biblical relationships with one another. Study opportunities feature a variety of in-depth and topical studies. Women’s Bible Study is offered on a trimester basis: Fall, Winter, and Spring.

Wednesdays for Women

The majority of our bible study offerings are on Wednesdays, with a variety of options to meet women where they are in their walk with the Lord.  Morning and evening options available to fit with your schedule. Childcare is provided.

Echoes

Our women’s prayer group meets on Wednesdays from 12:15-12:45 in the Worship Center (Equipping Room 2). This is an intentional corporate prayer time to echo in prayer God’s promises and desires for his people. Whether you are just learning how to pray or you have been doing it for years this is a special place for women to intercede for the church using God’s word.

fe2 Mentoring Network

fe2 Mentoring Network exists to encourage, equip and multiply women to invest in relational stewardship through fellowship as we intentionally study truth and practically live it out in our sphere of influence.

In addition to small groups, Fellowship Women encourages all women to take the next step in relationship with other believers.  The mentoring network was established to support women as they seek out weekly mentor opportunities and make disciples both within the body and in the community.  fe2 Gatherings are offered on a regular basis to foster fun, fellowship, and spiritual growth for those in mentoring relationships.

To sign up for any of the following groups, click here.

2020 Winter Genesis/Esther (Precept) Tuesday PM:

Becoming a Friend of the Faithful God, A 9 week Precept study of Abraham and the Abrahamic covenant to be followed by a 4 week Precept study of Esther: A Man and a Woman for Such a Time as This. Join Pam Ramsey for the 9-week Precept study of Abraham, called “the friend of God.” What can you learn from him that will ground your faith, challenge your walk, and give you hope for the future? This study will be followed by a one-week break and a short four week study on the book of Esther. This shows our sovereign God is always working in the affairs of His creation. What is your purpose and how can God use you “for such a time as this”? Unfamiliar with Precept studies? This method of scripture study will teach you to read scripture with three basic questions: What does the passage say, what does the passage mean, and how do I apply this passage? Perhaps, you have been in other studies and long to go deeper. This study is meant for anyone who has a desire to discover the truth of God’s Word for themselves. This study will be offered in two iterations. Precept Upon Precept is Kay Arthur’s standard approach to inductive study. It is rich with discovery but requires more of a greater time obligation.

This study will be offered in two iterations. Precept Upon Precept is Kay Arthur’s standard approach to inductive study. It is rich with discovery but requires more of a greater time obligation. Knowing, participants will be in different seasons, you may choose the option of the In & Out format which covers the lesson material in an abbreviated manner.Begins Jan.15,2020 Childcare will be provided with registration.

2020 Winter What Love is – 1, 2, 3 John by Kelly Minter:

As a follow-up to last semester’s study of Nehemiah, Jen Wilson and Tori Wilkerson will lead a 7-week study by Kelly Minter on the letters of 1, 2, & 3 John. What Love Is begs the question, “How do we remain faithful to the Truth?” The group will be challenged to look at contrasting themes such as walking in the light instead of darkness, truth versus lies and deception, loving God more than loving the world, and the meaning of true fellowship and community rather than shallowness. Childcare will be provided with registration. Begins January 15, 2020.

Fellowship University is an opportunity to join with others who are pursuing a deeper understanding of God’s Word. The courses in Fellowship University are divided into a three-year curriculum. Groups meet once a week during the school year for in-depth Bible study and discussion. To put it simply, Fellowship University is much like a seminary program. In partnership with biblicaltraining.org, the courses cover biblical content, theology, and biblical interpretation.

If you are considering joining Fellowship University, just click the button below or contact Covenant Life Pastor Michael Sparks at msparks@fellowshipjackson.com.

Interested?

In men’s small groups, our goal is to grow compelling relationships with God and others so that we might have an irresistible influence in our world. We desire to create a band of brothers who learn from God’s word, which then propels us out of the rubble of life and into the adventure of following Jesus. In doing so, we provide opportunities to study God’s word, embark on adventures, and fellowship with one another in service projects.

If you are interested in participating in men’s groups, contact Michael Sparks at msparks@fellowshipjackson.com.

Hope Beyond Loss

Hope Beyond Loss is a 10-week class where individuals will learn helpful categories in order to walk through grief, loss and suffering. The format is both a combination of lecture and personal sharing. This class is led by those who have experienced personal loss and as a result, have a great desire to walk well with those who are suffering- to truly weep with those who weep (Romans 12:15).

Having conducted this class annually for almost a decade, there have been many who have met fellow pilgrims through this class who are acquainted with suffering and loss and as a result, have encountered a powerfully healing community of faith.

This class begins Sunday, January 19, 2020 and will meet every Sunday at 9am in Equipping Room #1 in the Worship Center. To sign up, click here. For more information, contact Will Chenault at wchenault@fellowshipjackson.com.

What is a Story Group?

God’s word teaches us that the world we live in is not as God created it. We live in a corrupted creation where we experience the consequences of our own sin, the sin of others against us, and a creation that has been subjected to futility. But because of God’s power, mercy and love, his plan to have a people who reflect his character, has not ultimately been frustrated by sin. God has acted in Jesus to free us from the penalty and power of sin. Now, he is shepherding all who believe, on a journey where he is transforming us to be more conformed to the image of his Son.

A Story Group is not a therapy group; rather, it is a ministry where godly, mature and trained leaders come alongside you to carefully listen to your story, so they can help you recognize the journey Jesus is calling you to walk on with him. We want you to see God for who he really is so that you’re compelled to live in his larger story for his glory and your good.

Who would benefit from participating in a Story Group?

There are two groups of people we have in mind:
First, all of us have experienced suffering because we are broken people living in a broken world. Within Story Groups, you will seek to find God’s meaning and redemptive purposes in both the good and difficult chapters of your life. Story Groups are designed to be helpful for believers to recall past experiences and find the meaning God has written there. To understand how individual events fit into the bigger themes of your life and to write down your stories in a way that reflects God’s authorship of your life. Story Groups help you identify the passions that drive you and see how God uses them to guide you into the future. Finally, in Story Group, you will learn to tell your story in a way that brings glory to God and reveals him to others. We want to help you grow in your understanding of the story you are living in, and the story God is inviting you into. If you desire truthful interaction and genuine loving encouragement to live more fully in God’s story, then please consider registering for a Story Group.
Secondly, we recognize there are people with shepherding gifts within our church. Because of this, Story Group ministry is a great place for people to be exposed to our model for shepherding the heart of people in the Gospel. It is a strategic place where you can grow personally or become better equipped to use your gifts in those contexts.

What does a Story Group look like?

Story Groups are six weeks long and meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8pm. We begin each session with a thirty-minute large group teaching time centered on understanding story work. After the teaching, we divide into small, gender specific groups of six to seven people, which is led by a trained and skilled facilitator. Each week, an individual within the group will read part of their story and interact.

If you have any questions about Soul Care groups, please contact Soul Care Pastor Will Chenault at wchenault@fellowshipjackson.com.

Our Equipping Classes are made up of several short-term classes for the purpose of equipping the body to more specific areas of personal growth. Length of classes will vary depending on topic.

Financial Peace University:

Beginning January 20, we will host Financial Peace University, a nine-week course that teaches you financial responsibility and budgeting. Whether you are a recent college graduate or nearing retirement, this course will benefit you in your current stage of life. The cost per class registrant is $99. To sign up, please visit fpu.com/1104233. Registration is closed.

To register for any of the following classes, click here. All Equipping Classes begin the week of January 19, 2020.

Passing the Torch: A Verse-by-Verse Study of 2 Timothy

John Campbell will be leading a verse-by-verse study through Paul’s second letter to Timothy (2 Timothy). The class will last seven weeks and begins Sunday, January 19 at 7:30am and will meet in the Barn Conference Room to the left of the stage.

ReNew:

What if there was a tool that was designed to make sharing your faith fun? What if rather than being something awkward and combative- this would turn evangelism into a relationship building exercise? ReNew was designed for this very purpose and has proven to be highly effective. A relationally driven curriculum that gives seekers a solid understanding of faith in Jesus, ReNew has been used to introduce many to a saving faith in Jesus. What if there was a class designed to equip people in using this curriculum? There is. Eugene Brandt (author of ReNew) will be leading a five-week course on how to best use the resource starting on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Don’t let fear keep your light hidden any longer. Let Eugene show you how to introduce others to the Jesus you know and love.

Spiritual Formation:

This class is designed to disclose that the Christian Life is not fundamentally about being moral, obeying a set of principles, or even following spiritual disciplines, but is learning to depend on the indwelling Spirit as we abide in Christ. This 10-week class helps us learn an obedience that comes without the burden of guilt and shame. You will meet once a week with classmates to discuss the questions and content of the audio classes you listen to before coming to class. This is a coed class.

For more information about the classes listed above please contact Covenant Life Pastor Michael Sparks at msparks@fellowshipjackson.com.