Fall 2026 Registration

1. What Christians Ought to Believe
Leader: Dr. Sam Creed
Book: What Christians Ought to Believe: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine through the Apostles’ Creed by Michael F. Bird
Length: 14 weeks
Audience: CO-ED
Description: Using the Apostles’ Creed as a guide, this study will explore the essential beliefs Christians have historically confessed about God the Father, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the church. Participants will consider why creeds can be both biblical and useful, connect Christian doctrine with everyday faith, and develop a clearer, more confident understanding of what Christians believe and why it matters. Purchasing the book is optional; every participant will receive a member guide sufficient for meaningful participation.

2. Practicing the Way
Leader: Lindsey Hicklin
Book: Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like Him. Do as He Did. by John Mark Comer
Length: 8 weeks
Audience: CO-ED
Description: This study approaches discipleship as an apprenticeship to Jesus: being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and doing what Jesus did. Participants will explore spiritual practices and relational rhythms, consider how everyday habits are already shaping them, and begin developing a realistic Rule of Life that creates space for God’s transforming work. It is designed to help both newer and longtime believers move from simply knowing about Jesus toward arranging daily life around following him.

3. Feasting on God’s Word
Leader: Angie Shockley
Book: Feasting on God’s Word: Fresh Encounters with the Greatest Story Ever Told by Kristi McLelland
Length: 14 weeks
Audience: LADIES ONLY
Description: This ladies-only study invites women to encounter Scripture as a feast meant to be received, experienced, and woven into everyday life. Drawing on Kristi McLelland’s insights into the Bible’s historical, cultural, geographic, and linguistic settings, the group will revisit familiar passages with fresh understanding and learn to engage God’s Word more deeply. The goal is not simply to gather information, but to allow the living Word of Christ to guide, strengthen, and transform participants from the inside out.

4. Acoustic Guitar Lessons & Theology of Worship
Leader: Rob Frazier
Length: 14 weeks (two 7-week modules)
Audience: CO-ED
Description: Rob Frazier, our Worship Pastor at Pleasant View First Baptist Church, brings a rare combination of musical experience, pastoral training, and a deep commitment to congregational worship. Before becoming a pastor, he spent 25 years in Christian music as an artist, songwriter, and producer. He briefly recorded and toured with Petra, released seven solo albums, and contributed to more than 200 recorded songs—including gold, platinum, and multi-platinum projects and multiple Grammy and Dove Award nominations. He later earned an MA in Practical Theology from Regent University School of Divinity and has served in pastoral ministry since 2000.

This co-ed course consists of two seven-week modules. The first will offer practical acoustic-guitar instruction, drawing upon Rob’s extensive experience as a professional musician. The second will explore the theology of worship—why God’s people worship, how congregational singing forms us as God’s gathered family, and how we can offer praise with greater biblical understanding and intentionality.

Rob considers leading God’s people in worship a sacred privilege. His desire is to help participants grow both in practical skill and in their understanding of worship as our faithful response to who God is and what God has done.

Those who register will receive additional information about any instruments, books, or materials needed.

5. How to Pray
Leader: Mickey Dyce
Book: How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig
Length: 12 weeks
Audience: CO-ED
Description: This practical study is designed to help ordinary people develop a more honest, confident, and life-giving conversation with God. Participants will learn how to begin and simplify prayer, bring requests to God through intercession, persevere through unanswered prayer, practice prayerful silence, and discern God’s guidance. With biblical teaching, real-life examples, and practices that can be used immediately, the study welcomes both seasoned believers and those who have often found prayer difficult.