LifeCourses are short-term small group studies designed to help you learn about and grow deeper in your knowledge of God.
“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight.” Philippians 1:9
Wednesday Night LifeCourses
Weekly | 6:30 pm
Bible Question Hour
January 10 – May 15 | Room A287 | Cost: Free
During this time we will look at questions common to Bible students while also allowing time for students to ask questions they may have. We will seek to have open time of discussion and study that is not available at LifeGroup and Sunday morning church. Teaching: Lew Hayberg
Connect (Ladies)
Ongoing | Room A275 | Cost: Free
Women’s Ministry is offering a time when the ladies of BHBC can ‘Connect’. Time to share stories with each other, learn lessons and gain encouragement together as we navigate the challenges of life. Ladies are welcome to drop in each week. Teaching: Cindy Womack & Tracey McDaniel
DivorceCare
Ongoing | Room A274 | Cost: $21
DivorceCare is a safe place where caring people come alongside you as you find healing from the pain of separation or divorce. In this video-based support group program, you’ll find helpful counsel to manage the emotional turmoil and practical tools for decision-making. Teaching: Gail Gross & Tammy Poteet
Experiencing God
January 10 – April 17 | Room A172 | Cost: $24
This study will help you understand God, His will for your life, and His desire for a loving relationship with you. But the study is for more than head knowledge — you will experience God. This is one of the top two Bible studies I’ve ever done because it changed my walk with the Lord in profound ways. Don’t take this study unless you are ready to be challenged in your faith and relationship with our heavenly Father. Teaching: David Meriwether
GriefShare
Ongoing | Room A171 | Cost: $21
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Join seasoned leaders who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. Teaching: Wanda Crane & Lane Slaten
Intimacy with God through Prayer
February 28 – May 15 | Room A285 | Cost: Free
Haven’t you always wanted a true intimacy with God? Learn how to have that intimacy to grow spiritually, know God’s heart, and hear Him more clearly. Eight of our BHBC leaders invite you to join us beginning August 15: Connie Christianson, Dr Jon Hartman, Barbara Hart, Aimee Holcomb, Heather Lidh, Mary Powers, Lynda and Don Poole, and Barbara Clark plus several surprise speakers. Prayer is more “caught than taught”, so come join us for times of learning, but also time for discussion, application, and prayer. Leading: Burnt Hickory Prayer Team
Life Abundant. Finding Contentment in Singleness
April 10 – May 15 | Room A178 | Cost: Free
Navigating singleness in adulthood can seem less like a gift and more like a race to the finish line with marriage as the goal. Regardless of your circumstances — divorced, yet to meet someone, met all the wrong ones, widowed, or any other situation — being single was never intended to be a burden. With practical applications, steps, and scripture, join us for a time of fellowship and candid discussion as we dive into how to fully receive and be thankful for the gift of singleness, looking to Christ during this unique season of life, living abundantly and filled with contentment. Leading: Meghan Burton
Living as an Overcomer (Men)
February 28 – April 24 | Room A276 | Cost: $12
In the face of growing cultural hostility and the church's own spiritual decay, you will examine the practical ways this powerful section of Scripture leads you to experience victory over sin and lay claim to all God has in store for you. As this study guides you to listen to God's Word and put it into practice, you will discover that there is no obstacle, habit, or situation you face that Jesus hasn't already given you the power to overcome. Teaching: Gary Cunningham
Same Lake, Different Boat
March 6 – April 17 | Room A294 | Cost: Free
When the church attempts to function without all of its parts, the body of Christ becomes disabled. Same Lake, Different Boat is a transformational work — designed to renew our minds to think biblically about disability in order that our lives, our relationships, and our congregations might wholly reflect Christ. Teaching: Stephen Taylor
Things you Never Learned in Sunday School
April 10 – May 15 | Room A272 | Cost: Free
Join us for the Pastor’s Bible Study, a welcoming and open study group led by our Executive Pastor, Marty Godfrey. Dive into topics that go beyond traditional Sunday School lessons, from the intriguing world of dinosaurs to the mysteries of Heaven. This Spring, we’re excited to also feature sessions with Dr. Bill Baughman, Clinical Counseling advisor for the Burnt Hickory Counseling Center. Teaching: Marty Godfrey & others
Weekday LifeCourses
Ephesians 12
Tuesdays | January 9 – April 9 | 9:30 am | Room A172 | Cost: $12
Pastor John MacArthur will take you through Ephesians, passage by passage, so that you can better understand the Christian encouragement and warnings in this book. When Paul wrote his letter to the believers in the city of Ephesus, he wrote to remind them of their immeasurable blessings in Jesus Christ and to admonish them to live in a manner worthy of them. Paul reminds them of the spiritual armor supplied through God’s Word and by His Spirit, and of their need for vigilant and persistent prayer. Teaching: Mary Powers
Bible Study Fellowship
Tuesdays | Ongoing | 7:00 pm | Room A272 | Cost: Free
In a world where many things claim to be truth — you can even “find your own truth” — Jesus stands alone. He boldly proclaims Himself to be the only true source of freedom, peace, truth, meaning, sustenance, security, and everlasting life with God. Which leaves us asking: Are Jesus’ claims true? Through John’s Gospel, we will discover the truth about Jesus. The beauty and spiritual depth of this book cannot be exhausted, because the character and person of Jesus exceeds our finest thoughts and most eloquent expressions. Come experience Jesus’ claims personally as we study John’s Gospel: The Truth. Teaching: Lea Sullivan
Ashamed
Fridays | April 12 – May 17 | 9:30 am | Room A172 | Cost: $21
When Isaiah stepped into the throne room of God, he was “undone” by his sinfulness in view of God’s holiness. When an angel touched his mouth with a coal and told him his sin was forgiven, Isaiah essentially said, “Here I am. Send me. I don’t care where. I’m yours! I’ll do whatever!” He moved from being undone by shame to a hopeful humility and an eagerness to serve the Lord. In this study, you’ll discover the deep, freeing truth that being undone is the right place to start. Move beyond your shame to the joy-inducing, peace-producing thrill that comes from a relationship with Jesus. We were made to live in the light — confessing and repenting and renouncing our shame — because Jesus experienced shame in our place. Teaching: Brooke Shealy
Precept Upon Precept
Fridays | January 12 – May 15 | 9:30 am | Room A285 | Cost: $20
When you immerse yourself in the Biblical account of Creation, you will be led to know your Creator in deeper ways, increasing your awe of Him. You will also gain insight into who you are in relationship to your Maker and will gain a more complete understanding of your own purpose and how to live. Explore the Biblical account of Creation found in chapters one and two, how the world was created, and how man came into being. Preorder books in Media Center. Teaching: Sarah Elmer