Bible Studies & Life Groups

Small Groups & Bible Studies

Doing Life Together...

They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship,

to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Every day they continued to meet together

in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with

glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people.

And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. — Acts 2:42, 46-47

Small Groups & Bible Studies are where the people of Hillsdale "do life together."

No matter your walk in life, everyone needs the wisdom of God to make it in this self-centered, misguided, busy world in which we live. At Hillsdale, we believe with God’s help, through Christian disciplines of Bible study, prayer, and community, we not only just “make it,” we overcome!

Small Groups are a first step toward a more rewarding life of answers, peace, and purpose instead of simply questions, chaos, and confusion.

We urge you prayerfully to consider launching a new phase in your spiritual life by joining one of our Small Groups. You will not regret your choice to draw closer to God through the intentional study of His word in fellowship with other believers!

* Small Group Leader Training will be on August 15, 2010 at 4:30 pm in Adult Classroom # 1. Contact Allison Brown at abrown@hillsdaleumc.com for questions.

Here are just a few of our Small Groups opportunities

* Small Group Leader Training will be on August 15, 2010 at 4:30 pm. Contact Allison Brown at abrown@hillsdaleumc.com for questions.

Sunday Studies: Offered during the worship services on Sunday mornings, adults of all ages are invited to drop in.
Disciple I - Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study: An annual “foundational” class led by Pastor Jerry Webb that takes you through the entire Bible during the school year.
Disciple IV - Under the Tree of Life: - A more indepth study of specific Old and New Testament scriptures
Irresistible Invitation: Responding to the Extravagant Heart of God: A special churchwide 40 day journey with 6 weekly small group meetings.
Marriage Enrichment Seminar: Annual workshop led by Pastor Jerry Webb each Fall, the seminar concludes with an optional weekend retreat.
Short-Term Studies: Offered regularly throughout the year, ranging from studies of books of the Bible to topics like parenting or discussion groups of recently published books.
Christian Singles: Adults of all ages meet with singles from local area churches for studies and fellowship.
Men’s Ministries: Men of all ages engage in a wide range of growth and fellowship activities, from Friday morning breakfasts and golf outings to retreats, special events and projects.
Women’s Ministries: The women of Hillsdale engage in at least two in-depth studies each year from recognized leaders like Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer, and Kay Arthur. An annual Ladies Retreat is a time of fellowship and intensive spiritual formation.
Purpose Groups: At Hillsdale, we define a Purpose Group as a type of Small Group where people meet regularly in a home regularly for study, fellowship, and accountability. Purpose Groups engage in Bible and discipleship studies, in service and missions projects, and in fun, food, and fellowship. At Hillsdale, we have many, many people who are eager to join a Purpose Group and take their spiritual journey and Christian relationships to a new level. Please prayerfully consider whether God is calling you to offer your home as a host location for meetings or to be a facilitator for a new Purpose Group.
Study Curriculum: Hillsdale has a library of valuable resources for spiritual growth. Gather your friends together and start your own Small Group to explore the rich rewards of studying God’s precepts in a group setting.

Current Small Groups & Bible Studies

TOPIC	CONTACT	PHONE # / Email	LOCATION	TIME	S	M	T	W	T	F	S	FREQUENCY
Adult Sunday Study - Varying Bible Study Topics	Allison Brown	336-998-4020 336-998-4020 abrown@hillsdaleumc.com	Adult Classroom	8:30 am	X							Weekly
Adult Sunday Study -Varying Bible Study Topics	Ski Chilton	336-408-8837 336-408-8837 schilton@wfubmc.edu	Adult Classroom #1	9:45 am	X							Weekly
Adult Sunday Study -Varying Bible Study Topics	Brack Morton	336-998-4757 336-998-4757 brackmorton@gmail.com	Adult Classroom #1	9:45 am	X							Weekly
Adult Sunday Study Standing Stones Group	Ricky Jones	336-985-0646 336-985-0646 forsyth1@windstream.net	Adult Classroom #2	9:45 am	X							Weekly
Altar Prayer Team Training	Deb Gustafson	336-940-2679 336-940-2679 debg@yadtel.net	Adult Classroom #1	11:15 am	X							Check Back for new class dates.
Bible Study: Disciple 1	Jerry Webb & Allison Brown	336-998-4020 336-998-4020 jwebb@hillsdaleumc.com abrown@hillsdaleumc.com	Adult Classroom #2	10:00-11:30 am			X					Weekly (through May)
Bible Study: Disciple 1	Jerry Webb & Allison Brown		Adult Classroom #1	7:00-8:30 pm				X				Weekly (through May)
Introduction to Genesis	Jerry Webb	336-998-4020 jwebb@hillsdaleumc.com	Adult Classroom #1	10:00-11:00 am				X				Weekly July - September
Introduction to Genesis	Jerry Webb	336-998-4020 jwebb@hillsdaleumc.com	Adult Classroom #1	7:00-8:00 pm				X				Weekly July - September
DivorceCare	Heather Blizard	336-602-8152 336-602-8152 hblizard@gmail.com	Stage Left Room	7:00 pm				X				Weekly
Fifty Plus	Bob & Shirley Solomon	336-940-4523 336-940-4523 SSOLOMON@roadrunner.com	TBA									TBA
GriefShare	Mary Ann Hartman & Karin Murphy	336-998-2360 336-998-2360 ly01map@yadtel.net 336-659-9527 336-659-9527 karin_5387@yahoo.com	Adult Classroom #1	6:30-8:30 pm		X						Check Back for new class in the Fall
Hands of Worship	Sandi Kuhns	336-998-2010 336-998-2010 mlkuhnsr@yadtel.net	Adult Classroom #1	5:30 pm				X				Weekly from Fall - Spring
Men’s Friday Group	Max Kuhns	336-998-2010 336-998-2010 mlkuhnsr@yadtel.net	Cracker Barrel	6:15 am						X		Weekly
Men’s Sunday Breakfast	Brian McIlwain	336-940-6579 336-940-6579 bmcilwain@yadtel.net	Church	7:00 am	X							2^nd Each Month
Network - Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts	Allison Brown	336-998-4020 abrown@hillsdaleumc.com
Starting Point – New Members Class	Allison Brown	336-998-4020 abrown@hillsdaleumc.com	Adult Classroom #1	11:15 am-12:15 pm	X							Check back for new class dates
Starting Point – New Members Class	Allison Brown	336-998-4020 abrown@hillsdaleumc.com	Adult Classroom #1	4:00-5:00 pm	X							Check back for new class dates
Women’s Study: Varying Women's Studies	Allison Brown	336-998-4020 abrown@hillsdaleumc.com	Adult Classroom #1	7:30–8:30 pm			X					Please check
Women’s Study: Varying Women's Studies	Angie Slabach	336-940-5428 336-940-5428 gslabach@yadtel.net	Sanctuary	9:30-11:00 am				X				back

Upcoming Small Groups & Bible Studies:

Tentatively scheduled for Spring / Summer (dates and times to be announced)

Network: Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts (Allison Brown)
Your Spiritual Personality Type (Allison Brown)
Holy Land Virtual Tour (Allison Brown & Others)