Equipped Studies
Equipped Studies provide a wide range of ministry and discipleship opportunities for our church body each spring and fall. We realize that families are busy during the week with school, work, sports and recreation, social events, and a variety of other commitments. So we have opportunities nearly every night of the week to fit your schedule. Our Equipped Studies have three main goals:
- Community – We want to strengthen our sense of community as a church
- Mission – We want to work to accomplish our Gospel mission in our community and around the world
- Transformation – We want to be transformed by God’s Word through various forms of discipleship
Current Offerings
Community Bible Study – Revelation
(for Men and Women)
Led by Pastor Nate BeVier
Wednesdays beginning Jan 24, 6:30 PM in the Worship Center
Join Pastor Nate each Wednesday night from 6:30-7:30 in the Worship Center for an exciting study through the book of Revelation. From the opening visions of our glorious Victor to the closing plea, “Come, Lord Jesus!”, Revelation has strengthened the Bride throughout the ages with a glimpse of the end of the story and will no-doubt continue to do so as we dive into the text over the next several months.
Veritas Wednesdays
(Middle/High School Students)
Wednesdays beginning Jan 24, 6:30 PM in the Loft
As we begin the new year, middle and high school students (Grades 6-12) are invited to gather in the Loft each Wednesday for a relaxed time of singing, conversation, reflection, and encouragement as we enjoy our Veritas hot chocolate-and-coffee house called “The Blend”!
This semester, we are doing a focus during the Blend called, “Small Talk, Big Questions.” Each Wednesday evening, we will be discussing answers to questions about following Jesus, such as: Why can we trust the Bible? What is baptism and why does it matter? What is church planting and what’s it got to do with me?
Trusting God
(for women)
Led by Cristie Cerniglia
Tuesdays beginning Feb. 13, 7 PM, 101 Raintree Ct., Nicholasville, 40356.
“Why is God allowing this? What have I done wrong?” Many of us have asked these questions when life hits us hard. When our circumstances defy explanation, it is difficult to untangle our emotions from the truth. Before long, we feel confused and frustrated. We doubt His care for us. We wonder how He could allow these circumstances at all, or if He is really in control. Join us as we explore the scope of God’s sovereign care and control over nations, nature, and the tiny details of your life that will help you trust God. (Cost of Book: $10.89, Purchase on Amazon here)
Praying the Bible
(for women)
Led by Sharon Stiles
Wednesdays beginning Jan. 24, 6:30 PM, AABC Room 106.
All Christians know they should pray, but sometimes it’s hard to know how-especially if the minutes start to drag and our minds start to wander. Offering readers hope, encouragement, and the practical advice they’re looking for, this concise book by professor Donald Whitney outlines a simple, time-tested method that can help transform our prayer lives: praying the words of the Bible. Praying the Bible shows readers how to pray through portions of Scripture one line at a time, helping us stay focused by allowing God’s Word itself to direct our thoughts and words. Simple yet profound, this resource will prove invaluable to all Christians as they seek to commune with their heavenly Father in prayer each and every day. (Cost of book: $9.99, Purchase on Amazon here)
1 Peter Bible Study Book: A Living Hope in Christ
(for women)
- Mondays beginning Jan. 22, 7:15 PM, 3960 Winthrop Dr. in Lexington 40514, Leader: Kira Galloway.
- Tuesdays beginning Jan. 23, 7:15 PM, 108 Maxwell Ave. in Nicholasville 40356, Leader: Donna Gould.
- Wednesdays beginning Feb. 7, 6:30 PM, Zoom, Leader: Robin Whitaker.
- Thursdays beginning Jan. 25, 8 PM, 4654 Rosette Way in Lexington 40514, Leader: Katie Smith.
Our inheritance through Christ is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. in 1 Peter, a man of faith and flaws and eyewitness to the life of Christ challenges us to look beyond our current circumstances to a future inheritance. He 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.
(Cost of Book: $16.99; Purchase on Amazon here)
M is For Mama: A Rebellion Against Mediocre Motherhood
(for women)
Led by Krissa Finch
Wednesdays beginning Jan. 31, 6:30 PM, AABC Conference Room.
Mama of ten, Abbie Halberstadt, helps women humbly and gracefully rise to the high calling of motherhood without settling for mediocrity or losing their minds in the process. (Cost of book: $17.59; Purchase on Amazon here).
College Women’s Discipleship
(for college women)
Led by Anca Martin
Wednesdays beginning Jan. 17, 7 PM, 3521 Indian Summer Trl, Lexington, 40509.
This group of college women will explore life for Christ on a personal level and challenge each other to live for him daily.
J Curve: Dying and Rising with Jesus in Everyday Life
(for men)
Led by Adam York
Tuesdays beginning Jan. 31, 6:30 PM, AABC Conference Room
The J-Curve maps the ups and downs of daily life onto the story of Jesus. It grounds our journeys not in some abstract idea but in union with Christ and his work of love. Understanding our lives in light of the J-Curve roots our hope, centers our love, and tethers our faith to Christ. (Cost of Book: $24.99; Purchase on Amazon here)
Sex & Romance: What Every Christian Husband Needs to Know
(for men)
Led by Sam Wood
Tuesdays beginning Jan. 30, 7 PM, 2140 Cravat Pass, Lexington, 40511
This study will be centered around the Song of Solomon. Each husband will gain a greater understanding of God’s plan for romance and sexual love that will deepen the relationship with his wife. We will also discuss overcoming sexual temptation and the lure of pornography. The study will be supplemented with selected articles and readings.
Jude
(for men)
Led by Jonathan Stiles
Wednesdays beginning Jan. 10, 6:30 PM, AABC Room 107
Join a group of Brothers who are studying Jude so that you might rightly handle the Word of God; grow in faith; pray for each other; and become a better husband, father, and son as we learn to love God more, serve him better, and love our neighbors as ourselves. Note that this class meets year-round.
College Guy’s Discipleship
(for college men)
Led by Adam Catiller
Wednesdays beginning Jan. 17, 7 PM, 421 Redding Rd. Apt. 87, Lexington, 40517
This group of college guys will explore life for Christ on a personal level and challenge each other to live for him daily.
Explora La Biblia: Hechos
(para los hombres)
Dirigido por Ivan Gomez, Alfredo Rodarte, & Alfredo Uribe
Los Miercoles comienzo Enero 24, 6 PM, AABC Rm 104
El estudio biblico Explora la Biblia Hechos capitulos 1-12, contiene seis sesiones que te prepararan a ti y a los miembros de to grupo para comprender eventos importantes en la iglesia primitiva, como la comision y la ascension de Jesus, el Pentecostes y el nacimiento de la iglesia, la persecucion de los primeros cristianos, Felipe y el eunuco, la conversion de Pablo y la vision de Pedro. desde sus primeros tiempo, la iglesia se ha extendido hacia arriba en la fe y hacia afuera en el evangelismo a pesar de enfrentarse a episodios de fuerte persecucion y sequia espiritual sin embargo, el reino de Dios marcha implacablemente hacia adelante. Al profundizar en Hechos 1-12, los seguidores de Cristo de hoy pueden volver a conectarse con Su dramatica historia, renovar su pasion por obedecer al Senor y reenfocar su vision como Sus testigos globales. (Ver lider para libros)
Explora La Biblia: Salmos
(para mujeres)
Dirigido por Karen Lara, Denise Caballero, Idelma Salas, & Alyson Michelle
Miercoles comienzo Enero 24, 6 PM, AABC Rm 105
Explora la Biblia: El Libro de estudio biblico de los Salmos es un estudio de seis sesiones que les ayudara, a usted y a los miembros de su grupo, a entender verdades inspiradoras e instructivas acerca de quien Dios es y de Su amor por nosotros.
Sin importar donde estemos en nuestra vida cristiana-ya sea bien o mal, en los cielos o luchando-hay un salmo que habla directo al estado espiritual de nuestros corazones. El Libro de los Salmos es la coleccion de oraciones, canciones, poemas y monologos mas larga y de profunda hermosura de la Biblia. Su objetivo principal se caracteriza por un intenso enfoque centrado en Dios para dirigir nuestros corazones hacia El en cada experiencia de la vida. (Ver lider para libros)