Adult Ministry

The Adult Ministry at Faith Baptist Church has a place for everyone, combining Biblical teaching with Christian fellowship--like the first-century church. Adult Bible Study Fellowships meet on Sunday mornings to provide an effective setting for Christians to gather around a key study in God’s Word. The study may be verse-by-verse through a book of the Bible or an examination of a Bible character’s life. Each of the adult classes are faithfully led by gifted teachers dedicated to communicating God’s Word.

FITness Classes (Faith In Training) are electives that are periodically available for adults on Wednesday evenings at the mid-week service. These classes vary in their topic and format. Discipleship, biblical stewardship, family matters and surveys of books of the Bible are examples that may be taught by a teacher or reviewed in a video format.

One of the strengths of any local church is its biblical discipleship ministry. At Faith, this ministry is based on 2 Timothy 2:2 – “And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.” It is a one-on-one twenty-topic study intended to deepen the believer’s walk with Jesus Christ and emphasizing a practical Christianity that helps one to live a godly life.

Fellowship outside of the scheduled services is also an important part of the Adult Ministry at FBC. Whether a baseball game at Smokies park or a potluck dinner with other families, we are always looking for opportunities to get together with each other for Christian fellowship.

Student Ministry

Perhaps at no other time in history has it been so important for Christian students to stand for the truth of God’s Word. From the nervous excitement of one just entering middle school to the anticipation of the soon-to-be college grad, every Christian student has a great opportunity to stand for Christ and to build their lives on biblical truth. Contrary to the “gray” philosophy of post-modernism stands the words of Jesus Christ: “I am THE way, THE truth and THE life; no man cometh to the Father, but by me.”

The Student Ministry at Faith Baptist Church desires to partner with parents to communicate that idea. Through Sunday and Wednesday night Bible studies, camps, activities and service opportunities, students are encouraged not only to learn the truths of the Bible, but to be “doers of the Word.” At this age level, the foundation of Bible stories taught in the younger classes is built upon by adding Biblical principles that help to form the choices students face everyday: friends – priorities – job opportunities – which college to attend and what to study.

Three classes are in FBC’s Student Ministry: Under Construction, the middle school class for those in the sixth through eighth grades; Refuge, the class for high school students, and the College Class, for young adults who are in college or of college age. All three classes meet on Sunday mornings during the Sunday School hour, and Under Construction and Refuge meet again during the Wednesday evening service.

Someone wisely said that success is finding and doing God’s will. Any student can be successful in that light when they build their lives on the truths of God’s Word. Thank you for allowing us to have a part in directing your student down the path of God’s will for their lives.

Children's Ministry

“Suffer the little children to come unto me,” said Jesus to His disciples. The teachers and staff in the Children’s Ministry at Faith Baptist Church desire to do just that – make Jesus Christ and salvation in Him available to those who often exercise the greatest faith! We are excited to welcome your son and/or daughter to their classes. Whether in our Sunday morning Ministries or the Master Clubs that meet on Wednesday nights, your elementary-age child will have great opportunities to learn from the Bible, enjoy activities that reinforce that learning and memorize God’s Word in their hearts.

The Primary (grades 1-3) and Junior (grades 4-5) classes meet in their respective classes during Sunday School and the Worship hour on Sunday mornings. Their teachers bring well-prepared lessons from the Bible that focus on Bible stories. These stories provide illustrations that reveal God’s love for people that led Him to send Jesus to the world as Savior. There is a strong emphasis of the gospel in the Children’s Ministry Sunday School and Worship hours.

These same age groups participate in the Master Clubs ministry at FBC on Wednesday. The emphasis in this ministry is discipleship – teaching young Christians how to live like Jesus! Bible study and verse memorization are strongly encouraged in this mid-week ministry. There are numerous opportunities to earn merit badges for service and accomplishment, as well as participating in national competitions.

It has become apparent that this is the age in which most people accept Jesus as Savior. What an exciting time to be able to minister to children! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to teach your child, to present them with the gospel’s message of salvation, and to reinforce the core values learned in a Godly Christian home. We trust that your children will have their spiritual foundation made stronger because the Children’s Ministry here.

Pre-School Ministry

The staff in our nurseries and teachers in the Pre-School Ministry are committed to investing Christian love and valuable time in the life of your preschooler. We are excited to partner with you in order to build a strong biblical foundation in your child’s life.

The Nurseries at FBC have been designed for your child’s safety and care. Private restrooms are available for the staff in the nurseries and a reception area in the nursery’s foyer ensures a secure area in which to both drop off and pick up infants. An electronic paging system is required for each parent in order to pick up children from the Nurseries.

There are two teaching classes in our Pre-School Ministry: the Toddlers (ages two and three) and the Beginners (ages four and five). Each use their own room during both the Sunday School and Worship hours. In this age group, exciting lessons about God, Jesus, the Bible, the church and the family are taught on your child’s level of learning. Singing, Bible verse memory and craft time keep the children in a creative environment in which to learn the truths of God’s Word.

We are thrilled that you and your family are at Faith. We are truly privileged that we can minister to your children in our exciting Pre-School Ministry.