ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
January 4 - May 31
Special Sundays: March 8 (Missions Festival) and April 5 (Easter Fellowship)
Faith & Doctrine: Covenant Theology
Using Richard Belcher’s book The Fulfillment of the Promises of God: An Explanation of Covenant Theology, this class will seek to explain covenant theology as presented in the Westminster Confession of Faith and give a starting point for discussions of covenant theology, and provide a foundation to evaluate other views. This class has all ages, and the average class size is 50-60 people. The teaching format is usually a lecture with a little discussion.
Leaders: Carey Roberts, Ken Bradford, Scott Amos, and Bruce Bell
Room: The Chapel
Emmaus: Galatians
The book of Galatians helps us better understand the gospel, especially with respect to the doctrine of justification by faith alone. Properly understood, the gracious gospel of Galatians liberates us from legalism, but since we are legalists by nature, the book challenges many of our preconceptions about what it means to have a right relationship with God. Class age ranges from early 20s to early 90s. Teacher-led discussion format with circular seating that allows for a lively and robust discussion period. The class usually has 15-25 participants and has occasional social functions
Leaders: Doug Lane, Randy Davy, Beth Doan, and Tom Thomas
Room: Discipleship Wing #201
The Bible Class: Gospel of John
Every miracle, teaching, and action of Jesus that his disciple John captures in his Gospel has one clear purpose: to prove that Jesus is the Word, the Messiah, and the Son of God. This class consists primarily of married couples 50 plus, and the average class is 15- 20. The class format is mostly lecture with some discussion.
Leaders: Chris Smith, Scott Hall, Phyllis Workman, and Mike Terrell
Room: Discipleship Wing #205
Barnabas: Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi
Join us as we study Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi—post-exilic prophets who call God’s people to renewed covenant faithfulness and hopeful obedience. Together we’ll see how the Lord strengthens His church through His Word, pointing us to Christ and His unshakable promises. This class plans a social event between January and May.
Leaders: Vance Pickard, Rodney & Jan Suddith
Room: Discipleship Wing #203-04
Renewal Class: How People Change
Romans 12:2 tells us, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.” The new Renewal Class’s mission is that the Holy Spirit change each of us deeply and regularly as we encounter the Bible and the biblical wisdom of Christian thinkers. We will start off by going through Paul Tripp’s book How People Change. The class format each week is part teaching and part guided table discussion.
Leader: Ben Moomaw, Ashley Cannon, and Matt Schubert
Room: Discipleship Wing #202
Sojourners: Gospel of Luke
As a physician, Luke presents a detailed account of Jesus' conception and birth. As a meticulous historian, he highlights Jesus' parables, teachings, healings, and compassion to the outcasts in Israel. He follows Christ on His journey to the cross, recounts His last days that led to His crucifixion and burial, and documents Christ's victory over the grave. This class has all ages, and the average class size is 45-55 people. The class format is lecture with discussion.
Leaders: Eric Vess, Lori Flowers, Grant Barkley, and Elke Cox
Room: Discipleship Wing #206
LIFE STAGE CLASSES
College Hour
For college students, this class is usually discussion-based with the teacher facilitating small and larger discussions. Campus Outreach is Rivermont's college ministry and offers opportunities for involvement outside of Sunday school that include various events and retreats
Leaders: Cam Colquitt & Team
Room: Fellowship Hall
Young Professionals: Why Your Work Matters
This class will explore Why Your Work Matters for eternity using the book by Tom Nelson. Whether you pump gas or design rockets, work remotely or in-person, God shapes us through our work. The format style is teaching with group discussion. We focus on building community among singles and marrieds who are not yet centered on parenting. With a team of older key leaders, we will meet regularly to build relationships in fun and active ways. We expect about 40 participants on Sunday mornings and 60 for events.
Leaders: Pastor Brett Eubank & Team
Room: Fellowship Hall Room A
Homebuilders: Spiritual Disciplines
We aren’t meant to wait for holiness—we’re meant to pursue it. God commands Christians to actively “be holy,” but what does that look like in daily life? Rather than overwhelming legalism or loose boundaries, in his book Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, Donald Whitney encourages us to find a practical middle ground through biblical habits. This class is primarily married couples aged late 20s to late 40s, with an average class size of 40-50 people. The class format is lecture with discussion, and they enjoy several social functions each year.
Leaders: Bert Murphy, Michael & Heather Hall, Evan Harris, and Brandon White
Room: John Knox Room