We have several opportunities for young adults to get involved.  We have weekly Bible studies as well as special events. 

Core Groups for young adults:

College                                             Room 301                Age 18-25

Impact Eternity/Young Families      Room 124                Age 20-50's

For additional information, contact one of our pastors.

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There are several opportunities to get involved here at FBC.  Join us every Sunday mornings at 9:45 for a Core Group as we dive into God's Word and fellowship with a community of believers.  You can also get involved by serving on one of our ministry teams or by getting involved in other events at the church. 

Core Groups for median adults:

Impact Eternity/Young Families      Room 124                Age 20-50's

Do you desire to learn more about God's word and to grow in your walk with Him?  Join us as we develop relationships with other believers and pray for and encourage each other as we parent young children.  Taught by Kevin & Becky Thach

Next Steps                                        Room 129      Age 40-60

Our goal is to grow and continue to seek God for the next step in our spiritual journey and to find encouragement and wisdom from God's Word and our peers as we parent young adults.  Taught by Joel & Nina Lay.  Joel is an accountant at ORNL. Married for 30 years; my wife and I have 4 children and 2 grandchildren.

Crusaders                                         Room 132                Age 50-80 

Taught by Don Davis.  Don is a retired Veterinarian, married to Mary, father of Amanda and Michael and grandfather to Josiah, Eli, Reese and Annie.

Adult Co-Ed 1                                   Room 203                Age 50-80

This class welcomes lots of discussion during their Bible study time and would love to have new points of view from visitors. Taught by Jim Hayes.  Jim is retired from investment sales and enjoys fishing.

Women of the Word                         Room 213      Age 20 and up

Join women of all ages as they study and grow in God's Word.  Taught by Carol Ann Kendrick & Joy Parrot.  Carol Ann is retired from Oak Ridge National Lab. She has 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren and grew up attending First Baptist Kingston, and have taught many age groups.  Joy has been married to her husband for 37 years and has 4 children and 1 grandchild.  She is a retired dental hygienist and enjoys reading and beach vacations.

Check out our calendar or contact our pastor for more information.

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Young at Heart meets at 10:30 a.m. the first Monday of each month in Family Life Center-program followed by pot luck lunch.

Core Groups for senior adults:

Crusaders                                        Room 132                Age 50-80 

Taught by Don Davis.  Don is a retired Veterinarian, married to Mary, father of Amanda and Michael and grandfather to Josiah, Eli, Reese and Annie.

Steadfast                                          Room 136                Age 80 and up

Senior adult men's group seeking to know God's Word.  Taught by Berlin Hood.  Berlin is a grandfather of 4.  Married to Elma Lee for 67 years with 2 kids.

Adult Co-Ed 2                                  Room 137                Age 50-80 

Join with other believers in deepening our relationship with our Lord through the study of scripture and discussion of and participation in effective application of its Truth.  Taught by Jody McLoud.  Jody is a retired Educator, Member of FBC Staff, Husband, father, grandfather, enjoys playing with grand kids, sports and reading

Adult Co-Ed 1                                  Room 203                Age 50-80 

This class welcomes lots of discussion during their Bible study time and would love to have new points of view from visitors. Taught by Jim Hayes.  Jim is retired from investment sales and enjoys fishing.

Willing Hearts                                  Room 202                Age 70 and up

Join this group of friendly, caring women as they study God's Word.  Taught by Madalyne Robbins.  Madalyne is a homemaker, wife, and grandmother. She enjoys Bible study and teaching.

Boiler Room Believers                     Room 204                Age 50 and up

This group of believers laugh, cry and support each other in good times and bad. We seek to serve God and His kingdom.  Taught by Sandy McPherson.  Sandy is married with 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren. He is a long time member of FBC.

Sanctuary Gleaners                         Room 205                Age 70 and up

This class is made up of mostly "mature" believers who enjoy sharing their experiences with others.  Taught by Louis Scherf.  Louis is a retired machinist/engineer, married 60+ years, father of 5, grandfather of 8, great-grandfather of 3. He is a US Navy Veteran of the Korean War and he enjoys wood working.

Peacemakers                                   Room 211                Age 60 and up

We enjoy having new ladies come to our class. Ladies in this class are friendly and concerned for others. Most come early for the fellowship.  Taught by Louise Jones.   Louise has been married for 51 years, has 2 children, 2 grand-daughters, and goes by the title "Mamaw". She enjoys reading, sudoku, logic puzzles, and cross-stitch.

Women of the Word                        Room 213                Age 20 and up

Join women of all ages as they study and grow in God's Word.  Taught by Carol Ann Kendrick & Joy Parrot.  Carol Ann is retired from Oak Ridge National Lab. She has 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren and grew up attending First Baptist Kingston, and have taught many age groups.Joy has been married to her husband for 37 years and has 4 children and 1 grandchild.  She is a retired dental hygienist and enjoys reading and beach vacations.

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Men's Bible Studies are offered on Tuesday nights. Contact Don Davis for more details.

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