Spring 2012 ~ Focus Group Catalog


Group SP12-01 - Register
Leader - Larry Webb
Day/Time - Wednesday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location - FFC
City - Antioch
Title - Following Christ - Discipleship 201
Type - Discipleship
Childcare - No
Description - This is a two part class analogous to a spiritual boot camp. It's packed full of all the Christian basics, both the theoretical and practical application. There is some homework but nothing too labor intensive. It promises to answer your questions and provide the different tools you need to perpetuate your own continued spiritual development.

Group SP12-02 - Register
Leader - Nick Neves
Day/Time - Thursday 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location - Neves Home
City - Antioch
Title - The DeepEnd - Book of Daniel
Type - Young Adults Book Study
Childcare - No
Description - For young adults in the 18-29 age range, this study is designed to help you jump into a deeper understanding of God's Word. The book of Daniel is full of captivating stories of four young followers of God who are trying to live out their faith in a secular world - which is in many ways similar to a young Christian in the modern world today. We will go chapter by chapter through the prophet Daniel's captivating testimony.

Group SP12-03 - Register
Leader - Ross and Carol Buchanan
Day/Time - Sunday 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location - Buchanan Home
City - Brentwood
Title - True University: Is the Bible Reliable?
Type -
Childcare - No
Description - Is the Bible a book of myths and fairy tales, or is it a book of history and truth? This DVD series provides a thorough overview of major archaeological and historical discoveries that demonstrate the historical reliability of the Bible. The material presented in the ten lessons (approximately 25 minutes each) will help you to respond to critical arguments against the historicity of the Bible with solid evidence, and gain a better understanding of the geography, culture, and history of events in the Bible.

Group SP12-04 - Register
Leader - Andy Berleth
Day/Time - Thursday 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location - FFC
City - Antioch
Title - Financial Peace University
Type - Video Study
Childcare - Yes
Description - This Focus Group is designed to teach you and your family how to get out of debt, stay out of debt, and build wealth according to Biblical principles. Dave Ramsey breaks through the common financial jargon and explains how money really works in a simple, easy-to-understand style. You'll actually have fun as you learn about saving, budgeting, investing, insurance, and honoring God with your money.

Group SP12-05 - Register
Leader - Louise Berleth, Angie Webb, and Missie Neves
Day/Time - Thursday 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location - FFC
City - Antioch
Title - VBS Action Team
Type - Special Project
Childcare - Yes
Description - Come join the action team and help to prepare First Families' largest children's outreach. This focus group will be planning, building, organizing, and praying for our exciting summer program built on Groups' excellent material. Crafting and construction skills are very welcome but not required.

Group SP12-06 - Register
Leader - Jenifer Cochrane
Day/Time - Sunday 11:00 am -
Location - FFC
City - Antioch
Title - Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus
Type - Parents
Childcare - Yes
Description - How are parents to raise children so they don't become Pharisees (legalists) or prodigals (rebels)? It's all about grace-filled, gospel-driven parenting, says the mother/daughter team of Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson. In Give Them Grace, parents will learn how to connect the benefits of the cross—especially regeneration, adoption, and justification—to their children's daily lives. Chapters address topics such as our inability to follow the law perfectly, God's forgiveness and love displayed at the cross, and what true heart obedience looks like. Fitzpatrick and Thompson also discuss discipline, dealing with popular culture, and evangelism as a way of life.

Group SP12-07 - Register
Leader - Cindy Mlekush
Day/Time - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location - FFC
City - Antioch
Title - Stepping Up - A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent
Type - Women's Study Group
Childcare - Yes
Description - : This women's study by author Beth Moore takes a look at the pilgrimage theme found in Psalms 120-134 and explores the major feasts of Israel. For the ancient Israelites, pilgrimage was a three-times-per-year journey to the temple in Jerusalem; for New Testament believers all of life becomes a journey together toward the new Jerusalem.

Group SP12-08 - Register
Leader - Steve and Emma Cortez
Day/Time - Sunday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location - Cortez Home
City - Antioch
Title - Living By the Book: www.amazon.com $9.00 - $12.91
Type - Book Study
Childcare - No
Description - This small group will lead you into one of the greatest adventures of your life-the journey through Scripture. Living by the Book will help you engage God's Word like never before. In simple step-by-step fashion, you'll learn how to: Observe: Let Scripture speak to you individually. Interpret: Develop the tools to properly understand biblical text. Apply: Learn how to allow Scripture to transform your life.

Group SP12-09 - Register
Leader - Ray Leonard
Day/Time - Sunday 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location - FFC Cafe
City - Antioch
Title - Sunday Morning Study - The Parables of Jesus
Type - Bible Study
Childcare - Yes
Description - For those who want to be a part of a focus group but can't find time in their packed weekday schedules, our Sunday morning group is a great place to dig deep and reach out to others. After attending first service at 9am, head to the café to engage in discussion with others as you study through the Parables of Jesus. This class is a continuation of last semesters Parable study, but new students are welcome to join in! Perfect for parents with small children - our Waumba Land Children's Church will take care of your kids while you study!

Group SP12-10 - Register
Leader - Mike and Nelda Provancha
Day/Time - Wednesday 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location - Provancha Home
City - Antioch
Title - Radical: www.amazon.com $10 new
Type - Book Study
Childcare - Yes
Description - Radical invites you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated the gospel to fit our cultural preferences. We will examine what Jesus actually said about being his disciple--then challenge one another to believe and obey what we have learned. We dare you to join in The Radical Experiment --a journey in authentic discipleship that will transform how you live in a world that desperately needs the Good News of Jesus.

Group SP12-11 - Register
Leader - Sonya Cravines
Day/Time - Thursday 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location - Cravines Home
City - Antioch
Title - Love & Respect: books provided
Type - Married/Couples Group
Childcare - No
Description - A wife has one driving need -- to feel loved. When that need is met, she is happy. A husband has one driving need -- to feel respected. When that need is met, he is happy. When either of these needs isn't met, things get crazy. "Love and Respect" reveals why spouses react negatively to each other, and how they can deal with such conflict quickly, easily and biblically.

Group SP12-12 - Register
Leader - Hope Webb
Day/Time - Tuesday 6:30 pm - 8:30pm
Location - FFC
City - Antioch
Title - James - Mercy Triumphs
Type - Women's Study
Childcare - No
Description - James forces us to face the implications of faith. Be inspired to put your faith into action in practical ways as you get to know both the man and the Book of James. Join Beth Moore as she explores such concepts as joy, hardship, faith, wisdom, single-mindedness, the tongue, humility, prayer, and more.