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spring 2018 study groupsJanuary 17- May 6

Studying Books Of The BibleMatthew Part 1Sundays 9:30am - Roger Barker

1 & 2 CorinthiansSundays 9:30am - Bill Whaley

1 PeterWednesdays 6:30pm - Dana Cash [WOMEN]

2 SamuelThursdays 9:15am - Jennifer Laughrun [WOMEN]

Surveying The BibleMinor ProphetsSundays 9:30am - Lisa Ferguson [WOMEN]

Understanding TheologyChurch History I Sundays 11:00am - Dustin Nelson/Ron Robertson [Spring 1]

What Is The Bible?Wednesdays 6:30pm - Wes Tucker/Andrew Wisener [Spring 2]

Gospel In CreationSundays 9:30am - Funderburg [Spring 2]

Church History IISundays 11:00am - Dustin Nelson/Ron Robertson [Spring 2]

There are a few different ways to start finding the right Study Group each semester:

- Course Categories. Categories help you to pursue a diverse and balanced menu of Study Group Courses in different disciplines over time.- Intensity. Study Groups are offered with three different intensity levels that communicate the investment expected of each participant. There are no requirements for Low Intensity courses. Standard Intensity courses have an attendance requirement of at least 65% and 1-3 hours of preparation/review weekly. High Intensity courses require 80% attendance and 3+ hours of work outside of the group meeting weekly.- When? The day and time each course is offered may be a consideration.- How Long? You can choose to take a Study Group Course that lasts for a full 14-week semester or a 7-week term or you can enroll in a Study Group Track that lasts for a longer period of time and is meant to be completed in its entirety but can be joined at any time.

A Study Group Track is designed to take a group of people through a preset collection of in-depth studies centered on a specific area of discipleship. Tracks vary in duration and consist of multiple courses. Each track will be led by a Lead Teacher, who will teach the majority of the courses while other teachers will be utilized for specific courses.

Maturing In ChristFinancial PeaceSundays 11:00am - Jeremy Eisenzopf [Spring 1]

Life In The SpiritWednesdays 6:30pm - Mel Richards [WOMEN] [Spring 1]

Knowing God’s Will Sundays 11:00am - Frank Addison/Alan White [Spring 2]

Fulfilling Christian RolesReady To LaunchWednesdays 6:30pm - Eric Porter [Spring 1]

My Family Discipleship PlanWednesdays 6:30pm - Austin Whittington [Spring 2]

Engaging the WorldIntro To MissionsSundays 11:00am - Jeff Palmeter

Intro To ApologeticsSundays 9:30am - Mick Funderburg [Spring 1]

Insanity Of ObedienceWednesdays 6:30pm - Dale Hevner [Spring 1]

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Study Group Tracks

FoundationsSundays 9:30am - David Brewer

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MarriageSundays 11:00am - Dustin Tremaine

Behind The MessageWednesdays 6:30pm - Jeremy Bledsoe


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FOUNDATIONS

HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE (SPRING 2)This Study Group is designed to teach you how to study the Bible. It is the Word of Life with God Himself as the author. Reading and studying God’s Word is a divine interaction with God Himself. Therefore, learning to study and understand the Bible is crucial to the growth of every believer.

CHRISTIAN BASICS (SPRING 1)As Jesus followers, we are not defined by the rules we keep but by the One who we are in a covenant relationship with. Jesus said, “ABIDE in ME!” Abiding in Christ has two aspects: our position in Christ and our pursuit of Christ. We pursue Christ by practicing such basics as Bible Reading, Prayer, Worship, Evangelism, Serving, Stewardship, Fasting, Meditation, and Journaling to name a few. We pursue habits of grace for the purpose of becoming more like Christ.

Teacher: David BrewerLength: 1 YearTime: Sundays, 9:30amIntensity: Standard

The Foundations Study Group Track will take participants on a one-year journey of pursuing an abiding relationship with Christ. The courses will teach participants how to practice basic spiritual disciplines with specific emphasis on Bible study and prayer. Emphasis will also be placed on what the church is and what our role is in it. Participants will also be given a introductory foundation in core doctrines of the faith.

Track Overview:Spring 1: Christian BasicsSpring 2: How To Study the BibleSummer 1: What Is The Church?Summer 2: What Is The Gospel?Fall 1: What Is Prayer?Fall 2: TCBC Membership PromisesWinter: Core Doctrines

David Brewer, one of our elders, has been teaching for over 25 years with most of those years taking place at Tri-Cities Baptist Church. David and his wife Lynda have been married for 25 years and have 4 children (Abigail, Philip, Leah and Elizabeth). David puts a premium on handling God’s Word with precision and on using the entirety of Scripture to communicate God’s revelation to man. When asked what he loves most about teaching, David replied “I love seeing the Bible come alive in my personal study and in the group interaction that follows.”

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Intro: Why Spiritual Disciplines Are ImportantBible Intake, Meditation, & JournalingPrayer & FastingWorshipService & EvangelismIMPACTStewardshipCommunity

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The Role of Prayer in Bible StudyInductive Study Method - Part 1EASTERInductive Study Method - Part 2Genres, Authorship, and Historical ContextOccasion and PurposeStructure & ParallelsBible Study Resources


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Teacher: Dustin TremaineLength: 1 YearTime: Sundays, 11:00amIntensity: StandardCost: $8

The Marriage Study Group Track will take participants on a one-year journey of pursuing intimacy with Christ and their spouses. In addition to taking courses on marriage, the family, and biblical manhood womanhood, they will learn how to practice basic spiritual disciplines together, learn how to gospel informs and influences their marriages, and how to navigate various cultural issues together.

Track Overview:Spring 1: The Meaning of MarriageSpring 2: Christian BasicsSummer 1: God’s Design for the FamilySummer 2: How To Study the BibleFall 1: What Is The Gospel?Fall 2: Counter CultureWinter: Biblical Manhood and Womanhood

MEANING OF MARRIAGE (SPRING 1)Modern culture would have you believe that everyone has a soul mate; that romance is the most important part of a successful marriage; that marriage does not mean ‘til death do us part, but merely for as long as my needs are being met; and that when serious differences arise, divorce is the best solution. According to the Bible, all of these modern-day assumptions miss what marriage is all about. This study is for anyone from singles to couples considering marriage to those who have been married recently or for a long time.

CHRISTIAN BASICS (SPRING 2)As Jesus followers, we are not defined by the rules we keep but by the One who we are in a covenant relationship with. Jesus said, “ABIDE in ME!” Abiding in Christ has two aspects: our position in Christ and our pursuit of Christ. We pursue Christ by practicing such basics as Bible Reading, Prayer, Worship, Evangelism, Serving, Stewardship, Fasting, Meditation, and Journaling to name a few. We pursue habits of grace for the purpose of becoming more like Christ.

Marriage

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IntroService: Marriage Isn’t about YouCovenant: Created to Make PromisesRoles: Loving through Mutual SubmissionSingleness: Strengthening the Spiritual FamilyIMPACTSex: The Act of Covenant RenewalHope: Seeing the Great Horizon

Dustin and his wife Suzanne began attending TCBC in November of 2006. They were both visiting for the first time on the same day and met in the Singles Sunday School class. They were married in February 2008 and have two kids, Jack and Cole. Dustin works at Eastman and currently serves at TCBC on the Life Group Lead Team, as a deacon, and as the liaison for one of our global mission partners.

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Intro: Why Spiritual Disciplines Are ImportantBible Intake, Meditation, & JournalingEASTERPrayer & FastingWorshipService & EvangelismStewardshipCommunity


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BEHIND THE MESSAGETeacher: Jeremy Bledsoe Length: 1 YearTime: Wednesday, 6:30pmIntensity: Standard

The Behind The Message Study Group Track will gather participants together for a year to teach and discuss applications from the Sunday messages, which will include series on prayer, selected Psalms, the Church, the book of 1 John, and an Advent emphasis.

Track Overview:Spring: Prayer and PsalmsSummer: Church DefinedFall: 1 JohnWinter: Advent

Jeremy Bledsoe has been at TCBC since the Fall of 2010. He is a graduate of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary as a member of the Tri-Cities Leadership Training Program. He and his wife Aerial have a daughter (Camille) and two sons (Clayton and Chandler). Jeremy’s passions are proclaiming the gospel and building Christ-centered relationships.

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Matthew – Part 1PSALMSTeacher: Roger Barker Time: Sunday, 9:30amIntensity: Low

Interest in Jesus never seems to decline, even as fewer and fewer people in our culture are willing to follow Him. Popular books on Amazon include titles such as Who Is This Man? and Jesus: A Pilgrimage. Recently, CNN ran a prime-time series entitled, “Finding Jesus: Faith, Fact, Forgery.” Much of the curiosity revolves around the true identity of Jesus. Is He who He claimed to be, or was He a creation of the early Christians? Matthew sets out to demonstrate the true identity of Jesus as Messiah, Son of David, Son of God.

This study will walk through the first 13 chapters of a book that has grit and glory rolled into the true story of Jesus walking our earth. As we see Him live, we have a greater understanding of how we are to live.

Roger Barker was saved at 19 years old. He has taught the Bible since the early 1980’s. He has taught all ages from 3rd graders to senior adults. His greatest joy is to see the “spiritual light come on” as they are able to see what God says through His Word. Roger enjoys teaching through various books of the Old and New Testaments because he realizes the need to study the Old Testament to better understand the New.

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IntroThe Way Prepared (Matt. 3:1-12)The King Arrives (Matt. 1:18-25)The King Worshiped (Matt. 2:1-12)The King Tempted (Matt. 4:1-10)IMPACTThe King’s Expectations (Matt. 5:1-16)Carrying His Values (Matt. 5:17-22,43-45)Approaching the King (Matt. 6:5-18)Two Paths, One Choice (Matt. 7:13-21,24-27)EASTERFaith Demonstrated (Matt. 8:5-13)In His Service (Matt. 9:35-38; 10:1-8)An Open Invitation (Matt. 11:20-30)What’s the Sign? (Matt. 12:38-42)Access Granted (Matt. 13:1-13)

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This Study Group employees a team teaching approach with almost 55 years of combined teaching experience. This team teaching model offers learners different perspectives each week because of their varied life experiences, teaching styles, personalities, and skill sets.

1 & 2 Corinthians1 & 2 CORINTHIANSTeacher: Bill WhaleyTime: Sundays, 9:30amIntensity: Low

This Study Group will study both of Paul’s canonical letters to the church at Corinth. His first letter contains one of the most quoted chapters in all of the Bible: 1 Corinthians, but we will see that this epistle is about more than love and marriage. At the heart of 1 Corinthians is the reality that the good news of Jesus Christ saves, changes, and unites God’s people. In 2 Corinthians, the apostle Paul defends the authenticity of his authority and teaching, helping his readers see that the gospel is full of seemingly paradoxical truths—strength from weakness, life through death, and comfort in affliction. Highlighting how the gospel confronts our own culture’s expectations and drawing implications for all of life, we will seek to discover the truth that the gospel humbles the powerful while strengthening the weak.

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1 Corinthians: Introduction1 Corinthians: Divisions1 Corinthians: Discipline1 Corinthians: Impurity1 Corinthians: Marriage and DivorceIMPACT1 Corinthians: Rights and Responsibilities1 Corinthians: Public Worship1 Corinthians: The Resurrection1 Corinthians: ConclusionEASTER2 Corinthians: Greeting and Thanksgiving2 Corinthians: Defense of Apostleship2 Corinthians: Exhortation to Give2 Corinthians: Affirmation of Apostolic Authority2 Corinthians: Final Exhortation and Greetings



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1 PETERTeacher: Dana Cash [WOMEN]Time: Wednesdays, 6:30pmIntensity: StandardCost: $10

1 PeterIn 1 Peter, we will be challenged to look beyond our current circumstances to a future inheritance. Peter shares his concerns on big picture issues for the early church, describes believers’ true identity in Christ, and ultimately helps readers discover what it means to experience the Living Hope they have in Christ. Our inheritance through Christ is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. This study group will utilize Jen Wilkin’s video series entitled 1 Peter: A Living Hope In Christ.

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Course Overview and InstructionsIntroduction to 1 PeterA Living Hope - Part 1A Living Hope - Part 2The Believer’s IdentityIMPACTOur Position In ChristLiving StonesSubmission - Part 1Submission - Part 2Submission - Part 3Self-Controlled And Sober-Minded - Part 1Self-Controlled And Sober-Minded - Part 2Clothed In Humility - Part 1Clothed In Humility - Part 2Review

Dana was born and raised in Athens, Tennessee and was saved at an early age. Later she attended Tennessee Temple University where she met and married Mike Cash. They have been married over 25 years with two adult children. Dana enjoys leading women’s Bible studies, and her passion is to help women grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.


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2 Samuel2 SAMUEL [WOMEN]Teacher: Jennifer LaughrunTime: Thursdays, 9:15 amIntensity: High

Have you ever failed, struggled, been hurt or hurt someone else? Yet your heart still yearns for your God? How do you walk on from those mistakes and missteps? Come and join us for an in-depth study of the book of 2 Samuel, which details the life of King David as he assumes the throne of Israel. We will see David walk through failures and successes as we are reminded that our only victory is in our true King Jesus.

*Childcare is available for preschoolers. Upon registering for this course, you will receive an email asking you to register your preschooler(s) for childcare if needed and explaining the childcare structure.

Jennifer Laughrun was born and raised in Northeast Tennessee where she met her husband Mike and Jesus.....not in that order! She and Mike were church planters in Las Vegas, Nevada for almost 11 years where she fell more in love with her husband and more in love with Jesus. They returned to Northeast Tennessee in 2011. Jennifer loves studying and teaching the Word of God. She is most passionate about encouraging others to do the same. She has led women’s studies and groups for almost 15 years. Mike and Jennifer have five children.

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The Coronation (2 Samuel 1-2)The House Strengthened (2 Samuel 3-4)War and the Struggle to Obey (2 Samuel 5-6)Desire to Build (2 Samuel 7-8)Promise Keeper (2 Samuel 9-10)IMPACTThe Look of Disobedience (2 Samuel 11-12)Conspiracy (2 Samuel 13-14)Betrayal (2 Samuel 15-16)Rescue (2 Samuel 17-18)Restoration (2 Samuel 19-20)A Heart That Sings (2 Samuel 21-22)The Mighty Ones - Part 1 (2 Samuel 23)The Mighty Ones - Part 2 (2 Samuel 23)Trust (2 Samuel 24)Behold Our King!



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Minor Prophets overviewIn the world of literature there is a genre of fictional writing known as short stories. Authors such as Mark Twain, O. Henry, Rudyard Kipling, and Edgar Allen Poe have captured our attention with their stories that are easily understood and entertaining with few characters and can be read in one sitting. Old Testament biblical literature has its own set of short stories, and they are very different from the fiction of the secular world. For starters, they aren’t fiction - they are truth! And they don’t come from the minds of mere humans - they are given to us by God himself through His prophet servants. And to be honest - we don’t always find them to be an easy read. Frankly, sometimes they intimidate us, but they are very, very important. We call them Minor, but it’s doubtful God considers anything He says to be minor. Once you meet the prophets, their kings, and their audiences and get a glimpse into their lives, all the awkward language and imagery will suddenly make sense. The feelings of intimidation will disappear and as the pages of promises, proclamations, and prophecy come to life you’ll wonder why you never spent time in these books before.

Lisa Ferguson was first introduced to the inductive method of Bible study in Bible Study Fellowship in the early 1980s. She then trained as a study leader and instructor for Precept Ministries. She has led Precept Bible Studies for over 20 years in the Tri-Cities area and travelled for Precept Ministries as an Inductive Study Trainer in TN, VA, KY, and NC for 5 years before becoming a full-time teacher for one of TCBC’s women’s classes.

AN OVERVIEW OF THE MINOR PROPHETS [WOMEN]Teacher: Lisa Ferguson Time: Sunday, 9:30amIntensity: High

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Introduction and OverviewJonah: The Reluctant MissionaryHosea: The Prophet of the Broken HeartAmos: The Country CousinMicah: A Tale of Two CitiesIMPACTNahum: Goodbye NinevehJoel: The Prophet of the PlagueGuest TeacherHabakkuk: Prophet to a Greedy PeopleEASTERZephaniah: The Royal ProphetObadiah: The Prophet of Edom’s DoomHaggai: You Need to Settle Your PrioritiesZechariah: Looking AheadMalachi: The Gathering Gloom or The Darkness Before The Dawn!

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church history ICHURCH HISTORY ITeacher: Dustin Nelson and Ron RobertsonTime: Sundays, 11:00 am (SPRING 1)Intensity: Standard

How did we get the Bible? Did Jesus claim to be God? How are we saved? What happened during the crusades? Why is there a Pope? Church history has put us were we are today. You are reading this because of decisions made, good and bad, by Christians and non Christians hundreds of years ago! One thing is for certain, God is building his church and “the gates of hell will not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18). Join us as we journey through church history looking at events and how they have shaped our doctrines we hold today!1/21/2018

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Why is Church History Important?Formation of the CannonConstantine and the Church & State Nicene Creed and Person of JesusConstantinople and the role of the Holy SpiritIMPACTCatholicism vs the Authority of ScriptureSacraments and Salvation

Dustin has been serving at Tri-Cities since 2002. He is a graduate of Sullivan South High School, received his Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy at East Tennessee State University in 2007, and graduated with a Masters degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with Cohort 1 of the Tri-Cities Leadership Training Program. He serves as our Communications Director. Dustin and Rebecca have been married since 2007 and they currently have three boys (Dylan, Oliver, and Felix).

Ron Robertson has been teaching since 1996 to elementary, middle school, high school and college students at TCBC. He desires that each believer continue to seek the whole counsel of God, communicate those truths clearly to Christians and non-Christians, discern truth from false teaching, and to live out the truths of God in every area of our lives so as to glorify Christ. Ron and his wife Donna worked with Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) staff for sixteen years. They have three adult children and six grandchildren.

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THE GOSPEL IN CREATIONTeacher: Mick FunderburgTime: Sundays, 9:30 am SPRING 2Intensity: StandardCost: $5

Our culture is largely detached from God and willingly ignorant of His hand in creation and in world events, but thechurch is not nearly as effective in reaching the lost as it wasonly a generation ago. It is the duty of all Christians to beready to give an answer.

This one-of-a-kind study series will equip you to see theworld through “biblical glasses” and to answer the questionsour culture is asking about the authority and accuracy of the Bible. You will learn a solid creation-based worldview and you will see that, contrary to popular belief, operational science (science based upon observation and experimentation) actually contradicts the idea of evolution and “millions of years.” The facts of nature, rightly interpreted, provide an irrefutable case for the accuracy and trustworthiness of the book that claims to be the inspired word of the Creator Himself! Further, you will clearly discover that the first 11 chapters in Genesis are foundational to your understandingof the Gospel message, and, therefore, critical to your understanding of our mission here on earth.

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Relevance of Genesis – Part 1Relevance of Genesis – Part 2EASTERAlways ReadyRevealing the Unknown GodIn Six DaysFour Power Questions to Ask an EvolutionistConclusion

Mick Funderburg and his wife Jodie have been members of Tri-Cities Baptist Church since 2006. During this time, he has been involved in a variety of ministries. He has been a follower of Jesus Christ for over 40 years. Mick received a B.S. in Chemistry from Grace College in Indiana and has since finished engineering. Mick and Jodie have three adult children and one younger son.



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church history IICHURCH HISTORY IITeacher: Dustin Nelson and Ron RobertsonTime: Sundays, 11:00 am (SPRING 2)Intensity: Standard

How did we get the Bible? Did Jesus claim to be God? How are we saved? What happened during the crusades? Why is there a Pope? Church history has put us were we are today. You are reading this because of decisions made, good and bad, by Christians and non Christians hundreds of years ago! One thing is for certain, God is building his church and “the gates of hell will not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18). Join us as we journey through church history looking at events and how they have shaped our doctrines we hold today!

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LESSON1517 - The ReformationReformation - Sacraments to SolasEASTERPrinting Press and Puritans St. Patrick and the Great CommissionBaptists and BaptismTri-Cities and BeyondQ&A


Dustin has been serving at Tri-Cities since 2002. He is a graduate of Sullivan South High School, received his Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy at East Tennessee State University in 2007, and graduated with a Masters degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with Cohort 1 of the Tri-Cities Leadership Training Program. He serves as our Communications Director. Dustin and Rebecca have been married since 2007 and they currently have three boys (Dylan, Oliver, and Felix).

Ron Robertson has been teaching since 1996 to elementary, middle school, high school and college students at TCBC. He desires that each believer continue to seek the whole counsel of God, communicate those truths clearly to Christians and non-Christians, discern truth from false teaching, and to live out the truths of God in every area of our lives so as to glorify Christ. Ron and his wife Donna worked with Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) staff for sixteen years. They have three adult children and six grandchildren.


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WHAT IS THE BIBLE?Teacher: Wes Tucker and Andrew WisenerTime: Wednesday, 6:30pm (SPRING 2)Intensity: Standard

What Is The Bible?This comprehensive study will examine the nature of the Scriptures. We will explore how we got what we now know as the Bible, seek to learn about the intent of the authors by learning about who they were and what they were trying to write, and what the main storyline of the Bible is. The lessons will be presented in an understandable and applicable way that drives us to understand, know, and worship the one true God for his glory and our good.

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Revelation: Has God Revealed Himself Through The Bible?History: How Did We Get The Bible?Authorship: Who Wrote The Bible?Genre: What Types Of Books Are In The Bible? Story: What Is The Theme Of The Bible?IMPACTAttributes: What Is The Nature Of The Bible?Illumination: How Do We Understand The Bible?

Wes Tucker serves on staff as our Connections Director. He served in various leadership roles the last eight years at TCBC before coming on staff in the fall of 2013. He graduated with a Master of Arts in Church Ministries through The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary while participating in the Tri-Cities Leadership Training Program in May. Wes and his wife Jennifer have three boys (Cameron, Grayson, and Hayden) and a baby girl (Caroline).

Andrew Wisener and his wife Meghan have been at TCBC since July 2012. Andrew has been a Jesus follower since he was 10 years old. He recently graduated from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts degree in Church Ministries through participation in TCBC’s Leadership Training Program. He has a passion for God’s Word, digging deep into the text, and applying it to our lives. Andrew and Meghan have 2 girls (Avileigh and Emeline) and a boy (Ridge).


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financial peace universityFINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITYTeacher: Jeremy EisenzopfTime: Sundays, 11:00am (SPRING 1)Intensity: StandardCost: $50

The first half of this course teaches what the Bible says about generosity, stewardship, contentment, and giving. The second half this course utilizes Financial Peace University, which teaches you God’s ways of handling money through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities. Financial Peace presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you’ve dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend, and save wisely, and give like never before!”

Jeremy and his wife Kristy went through Financial Peace University during the summer of 2014. God’s way of handling money began transforming the way they handled their income, but more importantly transformed their hearts. They are following the prescribed steps and currently are paying off debt through the debt snowball method. Jeremy is currently going through Fundamentals of Coaching, a series of lessons taught by Dave Ramsey and his team giving him tools to help guide people through the budgeting process. He has been married to Kristy for 13 years, and they have three beautiful children, Hannah 9, Byron 5 and Audrey 2.

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Super SavingRelating With MoneyCash Flow PlanningDumping DebtRole of InsuranceIMPACTRetirement/College Planning & Real Estate/MortgagesGreat Misunderstanding

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Life In The SpiritLIFE IN THE SPIRITTeacher: Mel RichardsTime: Wednesday, 6:30 pm (SPRING 1)Intensity: Standard

This study will take an in-depth look at Scriptures, particularly Romans 8 and Galatians 5, on how Jesus followers are to be continuously filled with the Holy Spirit in our abiding relationship with Him. The idea of the Holy Spirit can be overwhelming and mysterious, but we will examine how believers are called to live in pursuit of and be fully empowered by the Holy Spirit to overcome sin, live in freedom, carry out the mission of God, and share the love of Jesus.

Melanie Richards primarily serves TCBC as one of our Worship Directors. She is a graduate of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary through Cohort 2 of the Tri-Cities Leadership Training Program. Melanie has a passion for leading congregational worship, teaching, and disciplining women.

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Who Is The Holy Spirit?Live In Pursuit of the Holy SpiritLive Fully Experiencing the Holy SpiritLive In Victory By the Power of the Holy SpiritLive Overflowing With Fruit of the Spirit - Part 1IMPACTLive Overflowing With Fruit of the Spirit - Part 2Live Empowered By The Spirit to Make Jesus Known

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Knowing God’s WillKNOWING GOD’S WILLTeacher: Frank Addison and Alan WhiteTime: Sundays, 11:00 am (SPRING 2)Intensity: StandardCost: $5

This Study Group will seek to understand what the Bible says about decision-making. There are some really unbiblical ideas about how God guides our decisions, and, yet the Bible gives us some amazing truth about how God does guide us. Our hope is that this class will provide some practical, biblical help.

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Anxious or Restful?God’s ProvidenceEASTERGod’s WillFaithfulnessTools of the Trade: God’s Word, Prayer, CounselTools of the Trade: Circumstances and FeelingsReview

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Frank Addison and his wife Greta have been at TCBC since March 2013. Frank accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Sav-ior in 1984, during his senior year of college. He has a pas-sion for studying God’s Word and desires to know Christ and make Him known. His heart is in Biblical instruction and discipleship. Frank has been leading college and adult Bible study groups for over 25 years. He is currently taking classes through Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Alan White worked for 30 years at Eastman Chemical Company before retiring in 2011 in order to spend more time in research, writing and speaking on science and the Bible in the US and abroad. He is a board member of Canopy Ministries and a Research Associate with Logos Research Associates. He is also currently participating in Cohort 3 of the Tri-Cities Leadership Training Program. Alan and his wife Eileen have been married for over 40 years and have three children and four grandchildren.


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Eric experienced the life-changing capability of Bible study in college through Campus Crusade for Christ. Since that time, he has gained almost 20 years of experience teaching God’s Word in various small group formats. Also while in college, he met his wife Emily, and they have 5 children together. Together they strive to raise their children to love and follow Jesus. They have been members at TCBC since 2008.

READY TO LAUNCHTeacher: Eric PorterTime: Wednesdays, 6:30pm (SPRING 1)Intensity: StandardCost: $8

Psalm 127:3-5 tells us that children are a special gift from the Lord and happy are those who have them. Basically, being a parent is a tremendous privilege and opportunity given from God to us! The psalmist then goes on to say this, “Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth.” What does a mighty warrior do with arrows? He launches them! The picture and charge that God has given to us as parents is that it is our responsibility and privilege to raise our children to love Him, to equip them to serve Him, and then to send them out so that they can leverage their lives for the glory of God so that others can know Him. What an awesome and weighty responsibility! The goal of this study group in not to give you a ten step plan that guarantees you will pop a Jesus-loving disciple maker out at the end of the process. Instead, the aim of this study group is to lay a foundation for what gospel-centered parenting actually is, to help you lead your children with purpose from conviction, and to give you tools and a roadmap to create your own personal family discipleship plan. Ultimately, parenting is a fight for our families’ joy. So what are you fighting for, and are you ready to launch? **This study group is designed for current parents, guardians, grandparents, etc who are directly involved in the discipleship process of their children. It is also designed for married couples who desire to become parents one day.**

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Love Is Not EnoughOur Primary ResponsibilityGod’s Two GardensPreparing Our Children For God’s MissionDiscipline: Fight For the HeartIMPACTDiscipline: For For Your Kids, Not With Your KidsGod Knows You Need Help

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MY FAMILY DISCIPLESHIP PLANTeacher: Austin WhittingtonTime: Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, SPRING 2Intensity: Standard

TCBC’s Family Discipleship Plan (FDP) is a road map designed to help parents and grandparents disciple the next generation. It is a big plan that stretches from infancy to adulthood. Such a grand adventure can feel overwhelming. That feeling is a lie! Together we can disciple our children with diligence, week after week, year after year. Through an interactive, coaching format you will explore the FDP with others like you. You will study the same Big Truth that your family will focus on that week and prepare practical ways to share God’s Word with your children.

We hope every parent and grandparent of a preschool or elementary aged child will come together for this special FDP focused study group.

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Why Have a Family Discipleship PlanFoundations & StoryHome & Church Working TogetherBig Truths & Big IdeasBible Verses & Bible StoriesBig Aims & HooksDaily Talks & Scheduled DevotionsBest Practices & Celebrations

Austin joined the TCBC staff as Kids Pastor in spring 2016. Originally from Jackson, MS, Austin graduated from Mississippi College and has a Master of Christian Education from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis, TN. He and his wife, Amy, have been married since 2007 and have two energetic boys: Tyler and Jackson. Austin’s passion is equipping families to follow Deuteronomy 6 as they make Jesus known to the next generation!


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Jeff Palmeter serves as our Global Outreach Pastor and as an elder. Jeff has been part of Tri-Cities for almost 20 years and most of those years include teaching. His desire is to live out Ephesians 4:12 and to help the church see that “God has always been forming a gospel people for a gospel mission.

INTRO TO MISSIONSTeacher: Jeff PalmeterTime: Sundays, 11:00amIntensity: Standard

Missions exists to increase the worship of God through the praise of His glory in the hearts of His people. In this Study Group, we will set out to understand the Biblical message that God’s passion for His own glory is His central motive for world evangelism in missions. This course serves as a general introduction to missions. It seeks to integrate biblical theology, church history, and practical theology and apply these disciplines to the church’s task of world evangelization.

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Missions For The Glory of GodWhy Missions? A Biblical TheologyIs Jesus The Only Way to God?The Role of the Local Church In MissionsChurch PlantingIMPACTSupremacy of God in Missions Through Suffering & PrayerTaking The Gospel To All NationsUnreached People GroupsBecoming a “World Christian”EASTERShort-Term MissionsTaking The Gospel Around The World From Here At HomeMissions In A Restricted-Access CountryMissions At TCBC - Part 1Missions At TCBC - Part 2

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INTRO TO APOLOGETICSTeacher: Mick FunderburgTime: Sundays, 9:30 am SPRING 1Intensity: Standard

Apart from the Bible and our personal faith experiences, is there any other evidence to substantiate the claims of Christianity? Is there extra-Biblical evidence for the existence of God? How does the story of reality depicted in the Bible stand up to critical scrutiny? What can science tell us about the accuracy of the Christian world view? Can faith and reason co-exist? Questions of this kind have historically been addressed by the field of study called Biblical Apologetics (from the Greek “apologia” – “to defend” the Christian faith). In this introductory course, we will examine these questions and many others as we survey the overwhelming evidence, from multiple disciplines of study, which support the truth of Christianity. We will come to understand that faith in Jesus Christ is not a “blind leap into the dark”, but rather a “sensible step into the light”. We will learn how a proper understanding of apologetics can help Christians combat skepticism, defend Biblical truth, strengthen our personal faith, remove intellectual barriers to the Gospel and serve as a springboard for initiating Gospel conversations with unbelievers.

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Biblical Apologetics and Competing World ViewsThe Existence and Nature of God: Logic & ObservationThe Uniqueness and Reliability of ScriptureThe Scientific Evidence: Cosmology, Physics, and BiologyThe Incomparable Christ IMPACTThe Nature of Reality, Human Consciousness, and Changed LivesThorny Issues and Apologetic Conversations

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Mick Funderburg and his wife Jodie have been members of Tri-Cities Baptist Church since 2006. During this time, he has been involved in a variety of ministries. He has been a follower of Jesus Christ for over 40 years. Mick received a B.S. in Chemistry from Grace College in Indiana and has since finished engineering. Mick and Jodie have three adult children and one younger son.


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Dale was born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania and went into the Air Force right after high school. He first heard the gospel while serving in the military in Anchorage, Alaska.When he moved to Southern California, he met his wife Joleen at a local church - they have been married for 30 years. They have 3 sons: James, Nathan and Dean and have always enjoyed leading small groups and Bible studies.

THE INSANITY OF OBEDIENCETeacher: Dale HevnerTime: Wednesdays, 6:30pm (SPRING 1)Intensity: StandardCost: $10

This Study Group will use material based on the documentary The Insanity of God and will present missionary Nik Ripken sharing true stories of people who are suffering for the name of Jesus. It is an invitation to open your heart, your mind, and your eyes to the realities of walking with Jesus in difficult places. Engage the Scriptures and see what it means to be a true follower of Jesus, not just someone who believes certain truths. Discover the answers to key missiological and theological questions about living sacrificially for the cause of Christ. You will be challenged with God’s command to be on mission and our response to His command!

The Insanity of Obedience

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