Experienced Adult Sunday School Division
Adults 55+

Bible Based - Person Centered -
Life Focused
Based on Life Stage not Age

Within this broad division of adults there are groups which are based on the four different Life Stages of Experienced Adults. Within each Life Stage, adults gather to study and apply God's Word weekly.

Sunday School Curriculum:
     Lifeway Christian Resources
     Smyth and Helwys Publishing

Experienced Adults Sunday School Departments
	Builders	Life Stage: Age Range:	Almost Retired 55-75
	Explorers	Life Stage: Age Range:	Just Retired 56-76
	Pillars	Life Stage: Age Range:	Been Retired 65 and up
	Homebound

Builders:
Director: Betty Barnett
Life Stage: Almost Retired

Adults in this life stage are adults 55-75 who have not retired or
are in their second and even third career. Adults involved in these
departments are still Building "in the prime of their lives." Some are
approaching the peak of their career life. Most have been married
for a number of years. If they have children, most of their children
have become "launching adults." Spouses are adjusting to the
"empty nest" and re-establishing their identity as a couple. In addition
to adjusting to the empty nest many of these adults are enjoying
being grandparents for the first time and are planning for retirement.

Builders "A": Directors: George & Johnnie Barnes
Meeting in Room 342

Builders "B": Director: Mark Seanor
Meeting in Room 343

Explore the Bible: Directors: Pat Odom and Bill Huff
Meeting in Room 118

Explorers:
Director: Bill Lee
Life Stage: Just Retired

Adults in this life stage are 56-76 who have or are just recently
retired. The members of this department are semi-retired or retired.
They now have more free time to travel, to visit family, and to work
on favorite hobbies or ministry projects. They are Exploring what is
next for them in life. Some are widows and widowers. They are
beginning to adjust to some physical limitations.

Explorers "A": Director: Marian Talley
Meeting in Room 140

Explorers "B": Director: Aubrey Turner
Meeting in Room 141

Langley Class: Director: Wallace Weaver
Meeting in the Church Parlor

Pillars:
Director: Don Newman
Life Stage: Been Retired

Adults in this stage of life are adults who range in age from 65-up. These adults have been retired for several years and are comfortable with their life stage. Mostly retired, widowed and yet very active. This group serves as one of our greatest source of volunteers within the church and community. They are our oldest
and wisest members. The pillars of our church and Sunday School.

Pillars "A": Director: Jerry and Linda Davis
Meeting in Room 242

Homebound: Airborne Sunday School:
Director: Kennie Worlund

This group falls into one or two categories: Short term, those temporarily not able to come to church, and those who are full-time homebound, under the care of a family member or facility. This ministry also includes ministering to the caregiver of those Homebound. For this group, First Baptist provides the Airborne Sunday School class. This class meets via a telephone conference call.