Central Church Sunday School Ministry

Connecting Point classes are available for adults at both the 9:25-10:40 and 11:00-12:10 hours. These classes provide a great opportunity to learn more about God while building new relationships with others in the church. For diagrams showing room locations click here. If you have any questions about Sunday Morning Connecting Points call 901-255-8153 or email randalljohnson@centralchurch.com.

To determine which class you want to try out, first determine what hour you want to attend worship service. This is usually determined by two factors:

(a) If you have children, which hour will they need to sit with you in the service? Up to grade 3 have classes for both hours. Grades 4-6 attend class either hour and worship service the other hour. Junior high goes to the 9:25 service and high school to the 11:00 service. Junior high and senior high staff sit with and watch over your kids both hours.
(b) Do you prefer the more traditional service (9:25) or the more contemporary service (11:00)?

Choose the Connecting Point class opposite the hour you attend worship service. Determine if you want a class geared to your age range or to a special need. Look for more information about each class following this listing.

Age ranges include:

at 9:25...

Singles 18-24 - College
Singles 18-35 - Young Adults 1
Singles 35-45 - Young Adults 2
Singles over 45 - Safe Harbor
Couples in their 20's up to young 30's - Young Marrieds, Firm Foundations
Couples in their 30's and 40's - Three Strands, Project Marriage Early Edition, Exalting Christ, Acts 2:42, and Growing Together
Mixed classes in their 30's to 60's - Truth Seekers, Belayers

at 11:00...

Couples in their 30's and 40's - Project Marriage
Couples in their 40's and up - Koinonia, Helpmates, Discovering Grace
Mixed class in their 40's and up - Overcomers and Galileans
Mixed class in their 50's and up - Ambassadors
Mixed class in their 60's and up - Life's Potential
Mixed class in their 70's and up - Faith

Specialty classes include:

at 9:25...

Preparing for Marriage/Remarriage

at 11:00...

Men's class Homeheaders, and women's classes Ladies One and Ladies Learning to Lean
Life Issues (understanding and dealing with complicated issues of life)
Recovery One Step at a Time (the 12 Steps bridged to the Sunday morning message in the 9:25 service)
Second Wind (13-week course on living the Spirit-filled life)

COLLEGE - Rm. 1255
(ages 18-24)
Rick and Lynda Norwood, Teachers
Contemporary Biblical teaching and discipleship. Monthly activities, e-mail communication, spring and winter retreats, and ministry training opportunities. See College page.
YOUNG ADULTS 1 - Rm. 156
(ages 18-35)
Garland Dunlap, Teacher
Contemporary Biblical teaching and discipleship. Monthly activities, e-mail communication, spring and winter retreats, and ministry training opportunities. See Singles page. Audio interview:
YOUNG ADULTS 2 - Rm. 156
(ages 35-45)
Marc Oppenhuizen, Teacher
Contemporary Biblical teaching and discipleship. Monthly activities, e-mail communication, spring and winter retreats, and ministry training opportunities. See Singles page.
SAFE HARBOR - Rm. 153/156
(Singles, ages 30 and above)
Rev. Howard Avery, Teacher
A singles class that focuses on practical application of the Scriptures.
YOUNG MARRIEDS - Rm. 203
(Young marrieds under 30-something)
Johnpaul and Kara Moses, Teachers
Contemporary Biblical teaching and discussion geared toward the needs of young marrieds.
FIRM FOUNDATIONS - Rm. 210
(Young marrieds under 30-something)
Jay and Nicole Thompson, Teachers
Contemporary Biblical teaching and discussion geared toward the needs of young marrieds.
PROJECT MARRIAGE EARLY EDITION - Rm. 159
(couples, ages 30's and 40's)
Chris and Bobbie Hamilton, Teachers
This class is for married couples of all ages focusing on building a godly marriage and family through Bible study and discussion. Fun and fellowship including breakfast on the first Sunday of each month.
GROWING TOGETHER - Choir Rehearsal Room
(Couples, ages 30's and 40's)
Jay Thompson and Brian Hicks, Teachers/Leaders
Providing fellowship and Biblical resources for those who want to build Christian families.
EXALTING CHRIST - Rm. 155
(Couples and singles, ages 30's and 40's)
Travis Slater and Chuck Martin, Teachers/Leaders
Providing fellowship and Biblical resources for those who want to build Christian families.
ACTS 2:42 - Rm. 155
(Couples and singles, ages 30's and 40's)
David Rademacher, Scott Kern, and Keith Thomas, Teachers/Leaders
A class devoted to prayer, expository teaching, and exercising spiritual gifts to live out a genuine Christian faith.
TRUTH SEEKERS - Rm. 151/152
(singles and couples 30's to 60's)
Barry Heston, Leader
Bible study and class discussion related to marriage, children and life. Audio interview: and Truth Seekers website.

BELAYERS - Rm. 1265
(singles and couples 30's to 60's)
Ron Collins and Michael Forney, Teachers
Bible study and class discussion related to all facets of life.
PREPARING FOR MARRIAGE - Rm. 209
(Couples, all ages)
Dick and Suzie Jacob, Teachers
This eight-week class is designed to help and encourage those who are preparing for marriage. To register, call the Pastoral Support Office at 255-8115. The staff and elders strongly recommend and encourage all engaged couples to take this class.
THREE STRANDS - Rm. 158
(couples, ages 30's and 40's)
Mike/Shelly Garrard and Frank/Tricia McNeil, Teachers
Timely videos and discussion on the issues of life.

KOINONIA - Rm. 1255
(couples, age 40's and up)
Steve Banister, Teacher
Bible study and class discussion.
GALILEANS - Choir Rehearsal Room
(singles and couples, ages 40's to 60's)
Rev. Gene Sauls, Teacher
Jimmy Smith and Dan Stevenson, Class Coordinators
Bible study and class discussion.
FAITH CLASS - KidZone
(Senior Singles and Couples, 70's and up)
Rev. Don Johnson, Teacher
Bible study class with discussion, great fellowship, prayer requests, and support of local and world missions. Class Mission: "To equip believers with the truth of God's Word for life's application and His coming glory."
HELPMATES - Rm. 157/158
(Adults, ages 40-70)
Rev. Sam Wiley, Teacher
A class that focuses on practical application of principles from God's Word.
LADIES ONE - Rm. 209
(Women of all ages)
Amy Gaters, Teacher
Bible study and class discussion
HOMEHEADERS - Rm. 215
(men)
Dr. Fred Grogan, Teacher
Bible study and class discussion. Audio Interview:
LIFE'S POTENTIAL - Rm. 1136
(Senior singles and couples, ages 60's and up)
Rev. Phil Clements, Teacher
Life's Potential is a Bible study class that supports local and foreign missionaries. Each week, we have a time for prayer requests and prayer, fellowship in class, and outside socials.
AMBASSADORS - Rm. 151/152
(Singles and Couples, ages 50's and up)
Don Brock and George Floyd, Teachers
In-depth, verse by verse Bible Study with an emphasis on personal application and growth.
DISCOVERING GRACE - Rm. 154/155
(Couples, ages 40's and up)
Don Smith, Teacher
A class of prayer and ministry, seeking application of God's Word in our lives and relationships. This class offers regular fellowships, praise and worship, intercessory prayer, and open discussions. For offsite class picture roll see community.webshots.com
LADIES LEARNING TO LEAN - Rm. 203
(Women of all ages)
Lynn Young, Teacher
Supportive class for women who are married, divorced, single or widowed. We strive to learn to lean on the Lord through the study of God's Word, prayer, and praise. We are very caring and sharing.
OVERCOMERS - Rm. 153/156
(Singles and Couples, ages 40's and up)
K. C. Winters and Dr. Bill Berry, Teachers
Tom Lloyd, Class Coordinator
We are a multi-generational class using lecture and discussion to study the great themes of scripture.
PROJECT MARRIAGE - Rm. 159
(Couples, ages 30's and 40's)
Chris and Bobbie Hamilton, Teachers
This class is for married couples of all ages focusing on building a godly marriage and family through Bible study and discussion. Fun and fellowship including breakfast on the first Sunday of each month.
LIFE ISSUES - Rm. 231
(Everyone)
Bill Bellican, Pamela Dykes, and Katie Allen, Leaders
Timely videos and discussion on the issues of life.
SECOND WIND - Youth Conference Room
(Everyone)
Charlie Fite
Thirteen weeks on living the Spirit-filled life. Audio Interview:
RECOVERY: ONE DAY AT A TIME - Rm. 212
(bridging the 12 Steps to Scripture)
Don Kermick, Teacher
This co-ed class is open to anyone who has been adversely affected by life- controlling habits. It includes parents, spouses, and/or children of people in recovery. We learn how to bridge the Twelve-Step Program with the principles in the Bible. This confidential discussion group uses the Sunday sermon as a topical starting point.