Our Bible Fellowship Groups, or BFGs for short, are a place to connect, grow and belong each Sunday morning. They also do hands-on missions through a variety of projects serving our community and beyond. We have BFGs for all ages, and we encourage you to visit more than one group to find the one where you feel most comfortable.
BFGs
Bible Fellowship Groups (Small Groups)
"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up…"
There is no registration or anything else you have to do. Just come as you are and study the word together! If you need any assistance finding your way to a BFG, our welcome team will be happy to assist you when you come!
Bible Fellowship Groups
- Kids
- Students
- Special Needs
- Adults
Kids classes are available during the 9:40 BFG hour and the 11:00 AM worship service. These include nursery for children ages birth to 2 years old, Pre-K classes for ages 2-5 and Kids Worship for K–5th grade kids.
Birth to 4 Year Olds
These classes stay in their rooms for the 11 AM hour.
| Age | Room |
|---|---|
| Babies | Room D118 |
| Crawlers/Toddlers | Room D110 |
| 2 & 3 Year OIds |
Room D113 |
| 4 Year Olds (Age 4 by August) | Room D111 |
Kindergarten to 5th Grade
These classes move to the chapel for children's church during the 11 AM hour.
| Age | Room |
|---|---|
| K – 1st Grade | Room C118 |
| 2nd – 3rd Grade | Room C217 |
| 4th – 5th Grade | Room C214 |
| Group | Room |
|---|---|
| Middle School | Room B206–208 |
| High School (9th – 11th Grade) | Room B205–209 |
| Senior High School (12th Grade) | Room B201 |
Our Special Needs group is called "Precious Jewels". The primary aim of this ministry is to support children with special needs and their families and allow them the opportunity to learn about Jesus Christ in a safe, loving environment where their individual needs can also be met. To learn more about this ministry, please use the button below to visit the Precious Jewels Ministry page.
| Adult Groups | Group Description |
|---|---|
| College & Career Room C218 |
Led by Tim and Holly Purkey/Brent and Robin Blanton The college and career class is primarily made up of young adults between 18–25 years old. Our adults range from a gap year between high school and college, attending college, technical schools, or grad school. We make disciples by studying books of the Bible and Word-based curriculum. We also incorporate discussions centered around real-life applications of the verses we study. We are also involved in The Collective Ministry (for adults between ages 18-30) which meets every other Friday in the Multi-Purpose Room at 6:30 PM. We meet regularly for coffee, fellowship, game nights, and service projects. |
| Young Married Room C216 |
Led by: Ken and Kathy Wilson The Young Married BFG is primarily made up of couples in their 20’s and early 30’s. We make disciples typically by studying books of the Bible verse-by-verse, but also specific topical book studies periodically. We try to regularly gather outside of Sunday mornings to serve together and grow closer in fellowship. |
| Young Adults Room D215 |
Led by: Rob and Alyssa Powell, Mark Thompson The Young Adult 1 class is made up of couples in their late 20’s and 30’s, mostly with young children. We approach topical book studies in addition to studying the Bible, all with the goal of growing closer to God and closer to each other through fellowship and service. We believe in the power of the gospel and want to see it continually change us and our community. |
| Parents Under Construction Room C213 |
Led by: David and Heather Dawson, Jeff and Marsha Fisher Our class is made up of parents with children birth through high school. Our class is good for all parents: married, single, divorced or remarried. We have a variety of Bible studies: topical, verse-by-verse and once a year we go through a parenting study or book together. Most of the projects or gatherings we schedule as a class include our children. |
| Kingdom Seekers Room C220 |
Led by: Carl and Angela Hellman, Ransom Murphy, and Steve Fortner The Kingdom Seekers Class is made up of people in their 40’s and 50’s with various family backgrounds. We actively meet and encourage one another to grow in the Word, in community, and in service to others. We meet weekly online on Sundays and just started a new series to help one another know God's plan for our lives and joyfully live it out.The class loves to serve together and get together outside of the Sunday morning BFG hour. |
| Median Adult 4 Room C226 |
Led by: Jerome Espino The Median Adult 4 class is made up of singles and married couples in their 40’s to 60’s. The class uses the Gospel Project to study the Bible. Our group also loves to fellowship together outside of class, serve alongside each other in different ministries, and encourage each other through prayer. |
| Median Adult 6 Room D132 |
Led by: John Zacharias This class is primarily made up of singles and married couples in their 50’s and 60’s. We mainly study from the Master Work curriculum. Our BFG serves together in a monthly missions project, gets involved in the community, and encourages each other by prayer and fellowship. |
| Mandarin BFG Room D211 |
Led by: Matt Xu, Yue Liu, and Han Zhu The Mandarin to English BFG is for Chinese-speaking people who desire to study the Bible, but need the help of a translator to completely understand English. We study a book of the Bible verse-by-verse, allowing time for questions and discussion. We also host events to give Salem opportunities to fellowship and learn about the Chinese culture. |
| Women of All Ages Room D122 |
Led by: Windie Conrath The Women of All Ages class is made up of single and married women of all different ages. Our class studies from the Explore the Bible curriculum, and loves to support ministries in and outside of Salem. We stand on prayer and love to encourage one another throughout the week. |
| Son Rise Blend Room D134 |
Led by: Jim Simmons The Son Rise Blend is primarily made up of empty-nesters in their 50’s and 60’s. They love being in the community and serving outside of Salem. They also study different Bible studies throughout the year. |
| Senior Adults Room D136 |
Led by: Gordon Perkins The Senior Adult class is the largest class of our Senior Adult Ministry. This class is active in service, care, fellowship, and prayer. We study from the Explore the Bible curriculum in order to better understand and live out the Word of God. |