Fall Grow Groups & Equip Classes 2026

This fall, First Women’s Ministry is offering two discipleship opportunities: Equip Classes and Grow Groups.

Equip Classes are a larger-group format focused on teaching, equipping, and learning together through Scripture.

Grow Groups exist to create intentional relationships to catalyze growth in Christ by engaging Scripture for life transformation. These are smaller, more intimate groups centered on scripture and prayer as you walk alongside other women.

There are a variety of days, times, and locations to choose from—whether you’re looking to be taught, connect more deeply with others, or both!

List of studies:

• Sunday 7:30-8:30 PM
  Grow Group | Studying Joshua
  Led by Courtney Andrews
  At the home of Courtney Andrews (Columbia area)
  Dates TBD
• Monday 6:30-7:30 PM
  Equip Class | “God of Freedom: A Study in Exodus 19-40” by Jen Wilkin
  Led by Katy McCrudden and Miriam Beacham
  At the home of Debbie Sims (St. Andrews area)
  September 14th – November 16th
• Tuesday 9:15-11:00 AM
  Equip Class | Studying James
  Led by Esther Dennis and Teresa Sanderson
  FBC on campus | Lindsay Chapel
  September 15th-November 17th
  *Childcare available upon request*
• Tuesday 6:30-8:00 PM
  Equip Class | Messiah-Immerse Reading Bible
  Led by Caroline Cartin & Rebecca McKenzie
  At the home of Rebecca McKenzie (Forest Acres area)
  September 15th-November 10th
• Wednesday 9:30 -11:00 AM
  Equip Class | “Life Lessons from Matthew: The Carpenter King” by Max Lucado
  Led by Louise Burkholder
  At the home of Louise Burkholder (Chapin area)
  September 2nd – November 18th
• Wednesday 6:00 – 7:30 PM
  Grow Group | Studying Joshua
  Led by Carlyn Mitchell, Audra Edwards
  FBC on campus | Sanctuary 3rd Floor Room 351
  August 26th-November 18th
• Wednesday 6:00-7:30 PM
  Grow Group | Studying Joshua
  Led by Mary Ann Milne and Rachel Church
  FBC on campus | Sanctuary 3rd Floor Room 344
  August 26th-November 18th
• Wednesday 6:00-7:30 PM
  Grow Group | Studying James
  Led by Leahan Doar
  FBC on campus | Sanctuary 3rd Floor Room 340
  August 26th-November 18th
• Thursday 10:00-11:30 AM
  Equip Class | “What Love Is: The Letters of 1,2,3, John” by Kelly Minter
  Led by Teresa Milne
  FBC on campus | Lindsay 2nd Floor
  September 10th – October 29th
• Thursday ZOOM 12-1 PM 
  Equip Class | “Joshua: Every Good Promise” by Jen Wilkin
  Led by Carol Caulk
  August 20th-October 29th
• Thursday ZOOM  7:00 – 8:30 PM
  Equip Class | Studying Acts
  Led by Melinda Timmerman and Kayla Stephens
  September 10th-November 12th

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