Bible Study gives everyone a small group opportunity to accomplish the primary focuses of the church: worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry and evangelism. For those who would add prayer as a sixth purpose, it can help accomplish that, too. Sunday Bible Studies become the small “villages” deeply caring and supporting their members through life. Other study opportunities, throughout the week, then help to further develop the member into God’s plan for them as Disciples of Christ.
Balboa Baptist has an abundance of opportunities to study God’s Word from Sunday morning Bible classes and weekly study groups. Please feel free to browse through the classes here or visit any of our Sunday morning classes between services as our guest!
Sunday Classes
All classes start at 10:00AM, between the Traditional and Contemporary services.
Main Building Room 110 Welcome to our Home! Main Building Room 112 Join Jesus on the Journey
Outreach Center Room 116 From Sunday to Everyday Outreach Center Room 111 How to Survive Modern Life as a Christian Outreach Center Room 113 Walking With God EVERYDAY! Outreach Center Room 118 From Sermon to Service Outreach Center Room 105 Becoming More Like Jesus Outreach Center Room 112 When the Bible Meets Life Outreach Center Room 117 Created for Purpose Main Building Fellowship Hall - Room 119 This class uses Lifeway’s Explore the Bible materials through an informal teaching style and practical application of scripture. Small "Care Groups" help members keep in touch by phone, email, and social events. Main Building Fellowship Hall – Room 117 Life Applications of the Bible Main Building Room 114 Bible Study for Life Main Building Room 113 Explore the Bible Main Building Room 111 Finding Truth
While adults are in their own Sunday morning bible study classes, Balboa Baptist Church makes available faith based child care educational classes in three levels. Room 102 This level is designed for newborns up to three years old. Bible stories are told as well as singing and playing. We seek to share the love of Jesus using the curriculum “Simply Loved” and also have resources for parents. Rooms 103-105 This kids’ class uses Groups’s Simply Loved materials. The kids have responded well to this program. We have the story on a DVD and many activities that pertain to each lesson. Our goal is for kids to know and understand who Jesus is. We seek to lead kids to build a lifelong relationship with the Lord. Rooms 107-109 We love students and seek to lead them to a greater understanding of the Lord. We currently use “Grounded” on Sunday mornings. This curriculum allows us to disciple students using the Bible and real life application. Our leaders are role models who seek to build strong relationships with students and their families. Young people have inquisitive minds looking for answers to the problems they face today. We welcome the opportunity to meet and encourage any young person who is seeking answers to life's questions. Grow Deeper Wednesday classes take place every Wednesday at 6:00pm. The current classes will run from April 27, 2022 to May 25, 2022. Dinner is provided prior to class @ 5:00pm at a cost $5.00 per person. Students and children eat free. Class sizes are limited, please register EARLY!
Led By: Mike & Colleen Patania Many people are familiar with Psalm 23. But because we all know it, we often breeze through the psalm without slowing down long enough to rest in the assurance it offers. In this 6-part series on Psalm 23, pastor Matt Chandler introduces us to the great shepherd, the Lord, who promises to provide for every need of his flock. Though only six verses long, this psalm teaches us profound truths about our loving and protective God. By studying Psalm 23, we’ll encounter a life-transforming question: Do you trust the Lord to care for your needs? Led By: Pastor Kevin Bright Some names live in infamy, and some names inspire the greatest kinds of hope. But there is one name above all other names, and it belongs to the Son of God, Jesus. Jesus is the most unique person who’s ever lived, and his names carry with them great weight. In this series, Dr. Tony Evans journeys around the stomping grounds of Jesus in the land of Israel and presents a complete picture of the Incarnate God. By teaching on each of the major names of Jesus, Tony brings us face-to-face with the Second Person of the Trinity. Shot in the major locations where Jesus himself lived and taught, we find ourselves asking one question: “What will we do with Jesus?”
Led By: Vanessa Downing Columbine High School student Rachel Joy Scott grew up knowing the love of God but wasn't always ready to receive it. At times her faith is strong, but at other times, she finds that it's at odds with her daily life. After a difficult breakup with her non-believing boyfriend, Rachel finds inspiration from a formerly homeless teen, and her renewed commitment to Christ plays out powerfully at her high school and around the world. Based on a true story.
ADULT – WOMEN
MARY MARTHA CLASS – Ladies
Pat Caldwell, Co-Teacher
Brenda Boardman, Co-Teacher
In a world filled with distractions, the story of Mary and Martha welcoming Jesus into their home can set our life in order. It is with this thought this class is bound. They study using Lifeway’s Explore the Bible curriculum with a fun-loving, caring group of ladies who enjoy studying God's Word together, bound together by the love of Christ and thrive on sharing HIS word with others.
RUTH CLASS – Ladies
Jane Presley & Janet Radmanesh, Co-Teachers
This class was based on Ruth’s Biblical pilgrimage and gives us great insight into how God asks us to work through faith. Ruth exemplifies the invitation Jesus gives all of us to leave behind the ways of the world and join Him. The class uses Lifeway’s Explore the Bible curriculum and welcomes ladies of all ages and marital status who prefer studying the Bible with other women. Ministering and caring for each other are the class themes with participation and discussion encouraged.ADULT – CO-ED
DOERS CLASS – Co-Ed
Phil & Kay Morrow, Co-Teachers
This study group is focused on being more like Jesus every day: that’s the goal. And while discipleship takes a lifetime, the day-to-day work is no mystery. The curriculum Bible Studies for Life is designed to intentionally move participants in the direction of Jesus Christ. With a research-backed, biblical model of discipleship, every session is designed to provide a balanced, relatable, and age-appropriate group Bible study experience.
FAITH CLASS – Co-Ed
Bob Moore, Teacher
This discussion-style learning group utilizes the Bible to challenge participants thinking about what it means to be a Christian in today’s world as we strive to put our faith into action and stay true to our values.
HIS MIGHTY WORKERS - Co-Ed
Skip & Amy Hoyt, Co-Teachers
This discussion-style class focuses on the concept of discipleship as a lifestyle of walking with God. Bible Studies for Life: Adults provides followers of Jesus with a pathway to walk on as they become more like Jesus and advance His kingdom. The class feels like a "Life Group" where members are both supportive and sincerely interested in the lives of each other; also offering outside-of-class opportunities to fellowship.
HOPE CLASS – Co-Ed
Paul Lashlee, Teacher
One of the most powerful gifts that Balboa Baptist Church has are the outstanding sermons given each week by our pastoral staff. This class meets each Sunday between first and second service to actively discuss the application of that message in our daily lives.
IMPACT CLASS - Co-Ed
Dr. Polly Brown, Teacher
This discussion class uses the Bible Studies for Life series and is designed to encourage and enhance application of Biblical truths in everyday living. Discipline is not always a welcomed word, but it is a necessary one. Spiritual growth does not happen automatically, but we grow in Christlikeness as we discipline ourselves to follow and become more like Jesus.
DISCIPLES CLASS – Co-Ed
John & Barbara Miller, Co-Teachers
This team-teaching, lecture, and discussion class uses Lifeway’s Explore the Bible curriculum and places an emphasis on Biblical application to our lives. Using the Bible to see disciplines that can bring greater obedience, intimacy and joy into our lives while truly becoming more like Jesus daily.
PATHFINDERS CLASS - Co-Ed
Carroll Mercer, Teacher
This discussion-style learning group class uses Lifeway’s Explore the Bible curriculum and focuses on understanding how God's Word gives direction for day-to-day living. This particular bible study group has unique "Care & Share Groups" letting members come know each other in a more personal way.
WELCOME CLASS - Co-Ed
Dick Rypkema & Richard Boysen, Co-Teachers
SEEKERS CLASS - Co-Ed
Dr. Larry McGhee, Teacher
This class uses the Bible and studies each book, chapter by chapter, verse by verse to complete a comprehensive study of God’s Word. The class has small groups that meet for additional fellowship many times during the year that help each member to get to know one another with lots of sharing, caring, and praying to experience the Bible in life application.
GOERS CLASS - Co-Ed
Jim Burk, Teacher
This discussion-style class focuses on the concept of discipleship as a lifestyle of walking with God. Bible Studies for Life: Adults provides followers of Jesus with a pathway to walk on as they become more like Jesus and advance His kingdom.
THE CIRCLE CLASS - Co-Ed, Parents
Stuart Springer, Teacher
This class is geared toward younger adults (under 50) and those with children still in the home.
TRUTH CLASS - Co-Ed
Doug Rountree & Charles Oxner, Co-Teachers
This team-teaching, lecture, and discussion class uses Lifeway’s Explore the Bible curriculum and places an emphasis on Biblical application to our lives. Using the Bible to see disciplines that can bring greater obedience, intimacy and joy into our lives while truly becoming more like Jesus daily.CHILDREN/STUDENTS
LITTLES (Birth – 3 years old)
KIDS (4 years old to 5th grade)
STUDENTS CLASS (Grades 6-12)
Grow Deeper Wednesdays
ADULT – CO-ED
Psalm 23
Cost: No charge
Time: 3:30-5pm, 6-7:30pm
Register for 3:30pm class
Register for 6pm class
The Power of Jesus' Names
STUDENTS
I'm Not Ashamed
