Connection Class

Teacher:

Rob Mahon | Phone: 821-7060

Director:

Frank Thompson | Phone: 821-1105

Age Range:

50 and up

Avg. Class Size:

68 people

Room:

B210

Emphasis:

Discussion, small group studies, study through books of the bible, prayer, active support, involvement in church activities.

Characteristic:

Friendly people, interactive teaching style, servant-hearted people, commitment to prayer, very supportive and compassionate class members

Social Aspect:

Small groups, missions, get-togethers, prayer, social/relational activities

Teacher:

Bill McCulloch | Phone: 821-4404

Director:

Raygen & Norma Pyle | Phone: 821-2139

Age Range:

55 and up

Avg. Class Size:

30 people

Room:

B202

Emphasis:

Discussion, prayer, lecture

Characteristic:

Closeness, fellowship,

Social Aspect:

Class-wide potlucks, lunches

Teacher:

Doris Ratliff

Director:

Harold Garrett | Phone: 299-9691

Age Range:

65 and up

Avg. Class Size:

12 people

Room:

B100 (104)

Emphasis:

Bible study, discussion, prayer requests

Characteristic:

Ladies only. Help wherever there is need, pray for each other and others

Social Aspect:

Monthly meetings, giving, Christmas brunch, picnics, devotions

Teacher:

Bob  Randall

Director:

Harold Garrett | Phone: 299-9691

Age Range:

65 and up

Avg. Class Size:

8 people

Room:

B100 (106)

Emphasis:

Bible study, prayer, caring atmosphere

Characteristic:

Men only. Great bunch of men that love the Lord and each other. Studies from Baptist life way literature.

Social Aspect:

Giving, luncheons.

Teacher:

Roberto Chavez

Director:

NA

Age Range:

Late Teens and Up

Avg. Class Size:

5 people

Room:

B106

Emphasis:

This class is designed for the deaf and hearing impaired

Teacher:

Rob Mahon | Phone: 821-7060

Director:

“Business Professionals”

Age Range:

30-50

Avg. Class Size:

18 people

Room:

B210

Emphasis:

Discussion, small group studies, study through books of the Bible, strong emphasis on living out our faith in the workplace

Characteristic:

Friendly people, interactive teaching style, group discussion

Social Aspect:

Get-togethers, one-on-one and couple-to-couple basis

Teacher:

Marie Cain | Phone: 281-2395

Director:

Linda Ballew | Phone: 293-2627

Age Range:

30-50

Avg. Class Size:

15 people

Room:

B104

Emphasis:

Prayer, discussion, support, bible study

Characteristic:

Ladies Only.  Emphasis on intercession and support

Social Aspect:

Activities, participating in projects

Teacher:

Merv Jersak

Director:

Jim & Tara Dearholt | Phone: 823-6733
Gary & Connie Yule | Phone: 296-6027

Age Range:

35-55

Avg. Class Size:

45 people

Room:

B202

Emphasis:

Small groups, prayer, lecture, discussion

Characteristic:

Meet each week in small groups

Social Aspect:

Activities, missions, get-togethers, small groups

Teacher:

Bill Hooten | Phone: 292-0402

Director:

Peter Strascina | Phone: 822-0111

Age Range:

40 and up

Avg. Class Size:

75 people

Room:

B100

Emphasis:

This is a very active group, both in and out of class, and that we actively support a number of outside missions, international church development and local ministries.  The most important piece of our class, after the teaching, is the Home Groups-- we presently have eight of them, with four to six couples in each.  Emphasize that the individual Home Groups provide "food, fun and fellowship", but also prayer and care support for every group member.

Characteristic:

Solid teaching, unique fellowship, special music, sharing time, 6 separate home groups

Social Aspect:

Christmas/Summer potlucks, in-class potlucks, monthly get together for each home group

Teacher:

Bradley Jared

Director:

N/A

Age Range:

Newly married or married w/ young kids

Avg. Class Size:

30 people

Room:

B214

Emphasis:

Bible study, some discussion and fellowship

Characteristic:

This class is for those starting out in marriage or parents with young children. The hope is to grow in our faith in Christ Jesus, as well as build relationships within the church

Social Aspect:

Monthly activities or get-togethers; dinner groups; guys or girls night out

Teacher:

Joe Schofield

Director:

Richard & Vickie Grebe | Phone: 293-5901

Age Range:

30-65

Avg. Class Size:

20 people

Room:

B204

Emphasis:

Discussion, small groups

Characteristic:

Bible is our truth and reference for testing all teachings

Social Aspect:

Get-togethers quarterly for dinner, Christmas party

Teacher:

John Williams  | Phone: 797-8912

Director:

Steve Nelson | Phone: 275-8343

Age Range:

30-45

Avg. Class Size:

10 people

Room:

B216

Emphasis:

Prayer, Bible study

Characteristic:

Care groups for those who serve elsewhere Sunday mornings

Social Aspect:

Monthly get-togethers, huge variety of activities

Teacher:

Larry Stroup

Director:

Charles Clark | Phone: 821-3426

Age Range:

50 and up

Avg. Class Size:

40 people

Room:

B115

Emphasis:

Lecture

Characteristic:

Singles only. In Depth Bible study

Social Aspect:

Social events, field trips, monthly praise and prayer group

Teacher:

Dave & Charlyene Eustis | Phone: 797-4079

Director:

NA

Age Range:

25-36

Avg. Class Size:

30 people

Room:

B221

Emphasis:

Interesting discussion, prayer

Characteristic:

Singles only. Never been married?  Need to smile more?  Learn ho to apply God’s word to your world

Social Aspect:

Social events

Teacher:

Gayle Cilvik | Phone: 294-0259

Director:

Wanda Adlesberger | Phone: 828-0114
Deanna Talbot | Phone: 239-1385

Age Range:

No age limits

Avg. Class Size:

20 people

Room:

B209

Emphasis:

Lecture, prayer, in depth Bible study

Characteristic:

Ladies only.  Monthly socials, prayer support, in-depth Bible teaching

Social Aspect:

Care groups, monthly socials, missions in S. Africa and Jordan, focus on Israel

Teacher:

Larry Voss

Director:

NA

Age Range:

55 and up

Avg. Class Size:

75 people

Room:

B100

Emphasis:

Bible book studies in-depth verse by verse, prayer for individual members

Characteristic:

Seniors who love the Lord and welcome all who attend with love & friendship, snack time lends an opportunity for member interaction

Social Aspect:

Social activities, monthly small group lunch after CC once a month

Teacher:

John Sandager

Director:

John | Phone: 821-5216
Mike & Sue Unthank
Ken& Pat Shirley | Phone: 296-2437

Age Range:

20’s-75

Avg. Class Size:

100+  people

Room:

B208-210

Emphasis:

Discussion, prayer, lecture

Characteristic:

Study God’s word, especially Israel & the Jewish people, & how it all relates to us & the body of Christ today

Social Aspect:

Have built three churches thru ICM; support two orphan children internationally; support mother with 4 children local. Have guest speakers from around the world (Israel, South Africa, etc. Have 8 Care Groups who meet regularly for fellowship,  prayer and devotion

Teacher:

Kim Crissman | Phone: 275-0747

Director:

Marty King / Phone: 867-0253
Ed Goosen

Age Range:

40 and up

Avg. Class Size:

35 people

Room:

B212

Emphasis:

Prayer, interactive learning, discipleship

Characteristic:

Maturing in Christ and becoming a light to the world

Social Aspect:

Care groups, class functions, missions

Teacher:

Marty Fuentes

Director:

Joe Crews | Phone: 828-1178

Age Range:

20-50

Avg. Class Size:

22 people

Room:

B214

Emphasis:

In-depth study, prayer

Characteristic:

Application of Wayne’s sermon, good discussion, class participation

Social Aspect:

Monthly Friday night fun

Teacher:

Jim Smith

Director:

Earl & Connie Box  | Phone: 823-9089

Age Range:

35-60

Avg. Class Size:

40 people

Room:

B202

Emphasis:

Learning, fun

Characteristic:

Giving spirit, teaching

Social Aspect:

Monthly gathering outside of class

Teacher:

Sam & Michelle Mouck| Phone: 857-0231

Director:

Sam Mouck / Phone: 857-0231

Age Range:

30-75

Avg. Class Size:

18-20 people

Room:

B118

Emphasis:

Discussion, lecture

Characteristic:

Friendships, caring for and praying for each other and class needs

Social Aspect:

Monthly women and men's socials, Christmas potluck, family summer Isotopes games

Teacher:

Henry Servatt

Director:

Wayne & Debra Byrd | Phone: 856-1631

Age Range:

35-65

Avg. Class Size:

40 people

Room:

B204

Emphasis:

Discussion, prayer, teaching

Characteristic:

Care groups pray, monthly socials, share an hour in the prayer room each week, adopt family during the holidays, sponsored family for equip. conference

Social Aspect:

Friday night fun each month, small groups, get-togethers, special ministry projects

Teacher:

Johnnie Thomas | Phone: 292-5945

Director:

NA

Age Range:

65 and up

Avg. Class Size:

7 people

Room:

B100 (102)

Emphasis:

No information at this time

Characteristic:

Ladies only. No information at this time

Social Aspect:

No information at this time

Teacher:

Cas Swayden | Phone: 856-6437

Director:

Ray & Jean Reynolds | Phone: 856-7551
Dick & Sondra Blattman | Phone: 821-0188

Age Range:

40 and up

Avg. Class Size:

40 people

Room:

B206

Emphasis:

Biblical teaching, praise, prayer

Characteristic:

Fellowship, support of each other

Social Aspect:

Small groups, class mission is Joy Junction

Teacher:

Terry Gaiser | Phone: 888-2047
Co-Teachers: Will Martin & John Zondlo

Director:

Luis & Cathy Guzman | Phone: 875-0804

Age Range:

Mid 20’s and up

Avg. Class Size:

23 people

Room:

B216

Emphasis:

Discussion, prayer, relationships

Characteristic:

Emphasis on relationships, discussion on practical application of sermon

Social Aspect:

Friday night fun, casual organized gathering after service