Discipleship
It is essential that we grow in our faith. At Cartersville First Baptist we provide discipleship opportunities. Here is our current offerings for discipleship groups that meet at various times. Check back from time to to time as these will be updated.
Winter Discipleship Classes
CO-ED
Overcomer by Dr. David Jeremiah (Co-Ed Study)
Facilitators: Royce Bishop
7 Sessions, beginning Sunday, February 17
5:00PM - 6:00PM
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In Overcomer, Dr. David Jeremiah will teach you how to suit up for victory!
Living the life of an Overcomer starts with one very simple, yet often overlooked action: putting on your armor.
But what if there's more to it than just a metaphor?
What if there are deeper truths God wants to reveal about the spiritual battles that are raging in unseen realms?
God has given you eight strategies for putting on your armor—for being prepared in the fight against the evil one and for OVERCOMING in His name.
It is further recommended that you use your own copy of this book with the study. The book is available online at Amazon or Lifeway.
The Art of Marriage by Focus on the Family (Co-Ed Study)
7 Sessions, beginning Sunday Morning, January 27
11:00AM - 12:00PM
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The Art of Marriage by Focus on the Family (Co-Ed Study)
7 Sessions, beginning Wednesday, February 6
6:30PM - 7:30pm
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Every Marriage is unique, expressed by the colorful personalities of each spouse and textured by the circumstances at play in their lives. Blending these to make marriage work is a divinely inspired art form — challenging to master but definitely worth the effort.
In The Art of Marriage®, we weave together expert teaching, engaging stories, man-on-the-street interviews, humorous vignettes and much more to portray the hope and beauty of God's design for marriage, and now the same great content is available in a six-week study format. In The Art of Marriage® small-group series, couples can explore God's Purpose and Plan, Overcoming Isolation, Fulfilling Our Responsibilities, Communication and Conflict, Experiencing Real Intimacy, and Leaving a Lasting Legacy in a home group or Sunday school setting.
Cost: $15.00 for workbook
Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
7 Sessions, beginning Sunday Morning, January 27 (Co-Ed Study)
9:30AM - 10:30AM
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7 Sessions, beginning Sunday Morning, January 27 (Co-Ed Study)
11:00Am - 12:00PM
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7 Sessions, beginning Sunday Afternoon, February 17 (Co-Ed Study)
5:00PM - 6:00PM
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Your marriage is more than a sacred covenant with another person. It is a spiritual discipline designed to help you know God better, trust him more fully, and love him more deeply. What if God’s primary intent for your marriage isn’t to make you happy . . . but holy? Sacred Marriage uncovers the mystery of God’s overarching purpose. This book may very well alter profoundly the contours of your marriage. It will most certainly change you. Because whether it is delightful or difficult, your marriage can become a doorway to a closer walk with God, and to a spiritual integrity that, like salt, seasons the world around you with the savor of Christ.
Cost: $15.00 for workbook
Grief Share - Co-Ed Study
Facilitators: Jennifer Moates; David and Brenda Grabensteder;
14 sessions, beginning Wednesday, February 6, 2019
6:15PM-7:45PM
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This program features biblical, Christ-centered teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people, followed by a small group discussion about what was viewed. Past participants have related how helpful the information and follow-up discussions were to them.
Cost of book: $15.00
Kingdom Disciples, by Tony Evans (a Co-ed study)
Facilitator: Nancy Smith
7 sessions, beginning Wednesday, February 6
6:30-7:30PM
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Where have all the disciples gone? There is a missing force in Christianity today: discipleship. The result is powerless Christians attending powerless churches, having a powerless presence in the world. The power, authority, abundance, victory, and impact God has promised will come about only when we understand and align ourselves with His definition of discipleship.
Cost of book: $15.00
Effective Parenting in a Defective World - (Co-Ed Study)
Facilitators: David & Dana Franklin
Beginning Wednesday, February 6
6:30PM - 7:30PM
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Laugh … (be encouraged, be challenged) ((some combination)) have fun, and connect with others as we explore the biblical truths of parenting that are incredibly relevant in an increasingly challenging world from veteran parents who raised five children. Five kids born in 8 years, four teenage daughters at one time, three in college at one time, three weddings in one year and the list goes on and on. This seminar will help you as a parent and family flourish in 2019 and beyond.
Ladies
No Other Gods: The Unrivaled Pursuit of Christ, by Kelly Minter
Facilitator: Lesley Slaughter
8 sessions, beginning Sunday, February 10
6:30-8:30PM
523 Waterford Drive, Cartersville, GA 30120
Often, idols are obvious—money, power, fame; but subtler idols can sometimes take the form of sweet loved ones, Instagramable interiors, and busy seasons of ministry. If your heart is prioritizing any of those pursuits before God, they are taking up space meant for Him alone. In this 8-session study, learn to identify the functional gods you are serving daily, and the lies they tell. Only when you learn to dethrone modern-day idols can you pursue a deeper, more meaningful relationship with Jesus.
Cost of book: $15.00
Psalm 23: The Shepherd with Me, by Jennifer Rothschild
Facilitator: Barbara Taylor
7 session study, beginning Tuesday, February 5
7:00-9:00PM
21 Hawks Farm Road, White, GA 30184, Hostess: Beth Kindt
Facilitator: Barbara Taylor
7 session study, beginning Wednesday, February 6
6:30-7:30PM
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Many women know Psalm 23 by heart but haven’t experienced its power in their lives. In this 7-session study by Jennifer Rothschild, gain fresh insight and encouragement from Psalm 23. Explore the depths of God’s compassionate care while debunking the self-reliance myth. Learn how your vulnerability is not a liability because you can trust the Shepherd’s goodness throughout each season of life.
Cost of book: $15.00
Rachel and Leah: What Two Sisters Teach Us About Combating Comparison, by Nicki Koziarz
Facilitator: Shelley Wright
7 sessions, beginning Tuesday, February 5
6:30-8:30PM
32 Rivers End Court, Dallas, GA 30132, Hostess: Shelley Wright
Why her? How many times have you asked yourself that question? How many times have you felt like you couldn’t measure up no matter how hard you tried? Over 6 sessions, uncover truths you need to arm yourself with when combatting comparison by studying the biblical account of Rachel & Leah. Because the truth will set you free, and free women don’t have to measure up to anyone. Not even her.
Cost of book: $15.00
The Armor of God, by Priscilla Shirer
Facilitators: Lisa Bishop and Kathy Barker
7 sessions, beginning Wednesday, February 6, 2019
6:30-7:30PM
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All day, every day, an invisible war rages around you — unseen, unheard, yet felt throughout every aspect of your life. A devoted, devilish enemy seeks to wreak havoc on everything that matters to you: your heart, your mind, your marriage, your children, your relationships, your resilience, your dreams, your destiny. The Enemy always fails miserably when he meets a woman dressed for the occasion. The Armor of God, more than merely a biblical description of the believer's inventory, is an action plan for putting it on and developing a personalized strategy to secure victory.
Cost of book: $15.00
It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered, by Lisa Terkeurst
Facilitator: Ruby Berry
7 sessions, beginning Wednesday, January 16
6:00PM-8:00PM
Bartow Family Resources Center, 200 Leake Street, Cartersville, GA 30120
Facilitator: Ruby Berry
7 sessions, beginning Thursday, February 7
9:00AM - 11:00AM
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What went wrong? Why did God let this happen? Reality often ends up so very far from the life we long for, doesn’t it? Bible teacher Lysa TerKeurst deeply understands daily disappointments and life-altering loss. By walking through her own valley, she’s discovered that in God we can find unexpected strength as we wrestle well between our faith and feelings. In this six-session video Bible study, Lysa offers a safe place to share your disappointments, fresh biblical insight to get you through painful situations, and life-giving perspectives for living in between Eden and eternity.
Cost: $15.00 for workbook
It is further recommended that you use your own copy of Lysa’s book with the study as well as the workbook.
Faithful, Abundant, and True, by Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer, and Beth Moore
Facilitator: Joanie Morris
7 sessions, beginning Thursday, February 7
9:00AM -11:00AM
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As these three Bible study leaders teach and speak on going deeper still with God, Kay Arthur teaches from basically, the entire book of Hebrews! Priscilla Shirer teaches from Ephesians 3:20-21 on God's abundance. Beth Moore teaches on the topic of discernment. While these three women each speak on the distinctive topic the Holy Spirit had led them to teach, the messages result in a marvelous blend. Kay challenges us to faithfulness in difficult days. Priscilla points to the essential of trust in God's ability, and Beth teaches on how to discern truth from error in these difficult days.
Cost of book: $15.00
MEN
Four Pillars of a Man’s Heart by Stu Weber
Facilitators: Mike Taylor and Scott McCormack
7 Sessions, beginning Wednesday, February 6
6:30PM - 7:30PM
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In “Four Pillars of a Man’s Heart” Stu Weber says a man’s life is built on these pillars…
A man of vision and character….a King
A man of strength and power….a Warrior
A man of faith and wisdom….a Mentor
A man of heart and love….a Friend
Let’s join together and discuss the scriptures and questions that emerge from this study.
Cost: $15.00 for workbook
For more information, Call our Church Office at 770-382-4994