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Our Teachers

Our lead teachers have extensive experience teaching children and commit to working with our children for an entire church year, September to June. In keeping with our Safe Church policy, it is our goal to always have two adults in a classroom.

Our Curriculum

All of our children and youth will be working with the curriculum Gather 'Round for the 2011-2012 church program year. This interactive curriculum is the result of the collaborative efforts of the Mennonite Church and the Church of the Brethren. Check it out!

 

Christian Education

Here at First Baptist Church, we consider the education of children, youth, and adults to be a top priority. We firmly believe that Christian Education provides a strong foundation for our children and our youth and that a life of learning, questioning and study allows our faith to continue to grow so that we might consistently be transformed by the wonders of God’s people and world. An open and inclusive American Baptist church with respect for varied religious traditions, First Baptist aims to teach the Christian story, to nurture a love for worship, and to help children, youth, and adults discern how to be Jesus’ disciples, loving the challenge of bringing peace, justice, and personal integrity to this world.

Fostering Faith

Our children's Sunday mornings begin at 9:30 a.m. as they come together for the Opening Time. All children through fifth grade gather in the Dove Room on the lower level for a child-centered lesson. At 9:45 a.m. children go to their classrooms with their teachers. Middle School and Senior High Youth gather together in the Youth Lounge at 9:30 a.m.

Read more about the classes for children and youth!

Tools to Tackle Life's Challenges: Classes for Adults

Faith is a journey, not a destination. At First Baptist, a commitment to adult education encourages adults to continue to work on their faith, to question, to wonder, and to set our sails to catch the wind of learning and exploration. New members are always welcome in our adult classes, at any point in the year. Unless otherwise noted, classes meet at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings.

Read more about the classes for adults!