ADULT MINISTRIES

For more information, please contact Natalie Patterson at natalie.patterson@fmcbryan.org.

  • DISCIPLESHIP classes

    SUNDAYS at 10:00 AM


    Living a Christian life comes through study, worship, and learning together. Discipleship Classes are essential for adults. When we learn to follow the example of Jesus Christ, we reveal the love of God by our actions throughout our daily lives. By following the example of Jesus, we can recognize the needs of others and find ways to serve in God’s name. Christian education is a never-ending process that is found in community, as Christians continue to study, worship, fellowship, and serve together. Christian education is a sacred responsibility, to be faithful to the life God has called us to live and to the world God has called us to serve.


    Asbury Bible Class - E101A

    Men and Women 50+ Members who are diverse in age range and marital status. Lessons consist of Bible expository teaching from Rev Joe Fort followed by discussion.


    Koinonia - E209

    Men & women 50+ Lecture and discussion-based lessons. Members serve in missions within and outside of the church. Teachers are varied. Class coordinator: Dorinda Arden


    Journey of Faith - E207

    Men and Women of all ages A group of men and women of all ages growing their faith together through Bible study and discussion. Class Coordinator/leader: Holly Mitchem


    Mary Porter - C111

    Women of all ages Applying the Word of God to everyday life to inspire them to walk in grace with a servant’s heart. Teacher: Jennie Paskos, Class Coordinator: Cherie Cotner


    Men's Bible Class - C113

    Men of all ages Lesson format is mostly lecture, but discussion is welcome. Teachers are varied. Class Coordinator: Allen Campbell


    Raising Disciples - E206

    Men and Women of all ages This class is for parents/guardians of children of all ages. The focus of the class is discipleship for parents. Class Coordinator/leader: Mark Jurica


    The Believers - C208/209

    Men & Women 50+ Learning & applying God’s Word in a discussion-based format. Teacher: Randy Birdwell, Class Coordinator: Natalie Patterson


    Young Adults - C211

    Men and Women 20s/30s Learning to navigate life and grow in our faith as apprentices of Jesus. Class Coordinator/Leader Will Pepper


    New Choices - C103

    Men and Women all ages Assisting new Believers by studying and applying His word in everyday life using the Bible as the blueprint of life. Teacher: Lanny Parker


  • CLASS MEETINGS AND BAND GROUPS

    Small Group Accountable Discipleship


    Early in the Methodist movement, to be a Methodist really had everything to do with being in a class meeting and band group. The Wesley’s understood the importance of small groups when it comes to scriptural holiness which emphasizes the work of God’s grace to transform us more and more each day. Philippians 1:3-6 states that “I thank God every time I remember you. In all of my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” By gathering together, challenging each other and praying for one another God continues to build us up.


    Do you have a small group of people that know you deeply?


    Band groups of adults meet weekly to grow in their walk with Christ together by sharing how they are growing in the love of Christ, striving through the spiritual disciplines, serving members, family, and neighbors and witnessing to the world of the hope we have in Christ.

    Contact Natalie Patterson natalie.patterson@fmcbryan.org.

  • fellowship ministry

    The Methodist Women

    TMW is a very active fellowship, with several wonderful sub-groups, vitally involved in missions and spiritual formation. The general meeting is the first Tuesday of each month, except for the months of July and August. Meetings usually feature a guest speaker and fellowship and it is hosted by one of the sub-groups. They meet in the Heritage Room of the Christian Life Center at 9:30 a.m. for coffee, followed by a business meeting and program at 10 a.m.


    The Methodist Men

    “Philippians 1:3 "I thank my God every time I remember you"

    This fellowship of service and devotion for men meets on the last Saturday of each month at 7:00 am in the Heritage Room of the Christian Life Center for breakfast and a program. After the program, they go out to be in mission to the community. All Methodist men are welcome to join us in our mission to do all of good we can and to make disciples wherever we go. There is no membership fee and no obligation placed on anyone. We support our Methodist Men and the Boy Scout Troop through volunteering with the Flags Across Bryan Project. We are active in supporting the Staff Pastor Appreciation Dinner, Mission Cafe, the annual Block Party, Liberia, ZOE Ministries and so much more. We are chartered with the General Commission of United Methodist Men in Nashville, Tenn.


    Amazing Grace Women’s Bible Study

    Thursday at 10:00 am Room E209

    Contact Natalie Patterson natalie.patterson@fmcbryan.org

  • Men on main

    A Bible Study for men that meets in the Fellowship Hall every Thursday at 11:45 a.m.