LIFE Groups
A Life Group at First Baptist Malakoff is a smaller gathering of believers who meet regularly to grow as disciples of Jesus together. In Life Groups, we pursue our seven discipleship outcomes—Believing, Obeying, Praying, Connecting, Stewarding, Witnessing, and Guiding—through Bible-centered study, prayer, encouragement, and shared life. Life Groups are essential because spiritual growth does not happen in isolation. As we gather consistently (Heb. 10:23–25), we learn to apply God’s Word (Jas. 1:22), pray for one another (Heb. 4:16), and help one another mature in Christ (Col. 1:28–29). Simply put, Life Groups are where our church’s mission moves from the worship center into everyday life—where we move beyond attendance and intentionally grow together as hope-filled disciples of Jesus.
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SUNDAYS @ 9:00 AM
The gospel project
It’s more than a story—it’s good news! The Gospel Project is a weekly Bible study that helps adults dive deep into the big story of the Bible—God’s plan to rescue His people through His Son, Jesus Christ.
PURPOSE (Co-ed)
LEADERS
Mike Leamon | ✉️ Email
Rick Stone | ✉️ Email
JOURNEY (Co-ed)
LEADERS
Drew Boring | ✉️ Email
Tony Morrison | ✉️ Email
APOLOGETICS
The English word "apology" comes from a Greek word which means "to give a defense." Christian apologetics, then, is the art and science of giving a defense of what we believe as Christians. The first of a four-part series on apologetics begins with a defense of who God is and what truth is. This course is vital for adult Christians as so many of us have difficulty communicating what we believe in a clear and loving way.
***NEW GROUP*** (Co-ed)
LEADER
Daniel Hedge | ✉️ Email
Explore the bible
The whole truth for the whole person—to know God’s Truth is to know that it is true and that every book matters. Explore the Bible is designed to illuminate the historical, cultural, and biblical context of Scripture. Book by book, we help men and women understand and apply God’s Word in a manner that is sustainable, thorough, and applicable.
MEN’S (Men)
LEADER
Gary Woolverton | ✉️ Email
Masterwork
MasterWork presents both current and classic works of respected Christian authors and leaders in a challenging Bible study format, including brief daily studies that help both leader and learner prepare for weekly sessions, as well as interactive learning activities that help draw points of application to adults' lives.
RUTH (Women)
LEADER
Lana Perkins | ✉️ Email
SUNDAYS @ 10:30 AM
The Book of hebrews
The book of Hebrews offers a rich and theologically profound exploration of the supremacy of Christ. It presents Jesus as greater than angels, Moses, the priesthood, and the sacrificial system, revealing Him as the fulfillment of the old covenant and the mediator of a better covenant. Through careful exposition and urgent exhortation, Hebrews calls believers to persevere in faith, hold fast to their confession, and draw near to God with confidence because of Christ’s finished work.
PRAISE (Co-ed)
LEADERS
Mark & Rosemary Ferrell | ✉️ Email
CHRISTIAN BELIEFS
Do you want to grow in a clear, confident understanding of what Christians believe and why it matters? The group is currently studying Christian Beliefs by Wayne Grudem, an accessible introduction to core doctrines such as the authority of Scripture, the nature of God, salvation by grace, the Holy Spirit, the church, and Christ’s return.
PURSUIT (Co-ed)
LEADERS
Clint Weaks | ✉️ Email
MINISTER OF MUSIC & EDUCATION
Matt Cass✉️