Our Mission
Our Vision
We exist to glorify God by empowering every woman through faith, community, and service. Our mission is to inspire spiritual growth and nurture women in order to reach our families, our community and our world for Christ.
The vision of the FBCD Women’s Ministry is to provide a vibrant and effective multicultural and multigenerational community that supports and encourages women to be disciples of Jesus Christ, who live on mission daily.
FALL 2025 BIBLE STUDIES
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
The Case for Faith
Wednesday Night I 6:30–8:00 pm I Room 414
Leader: Lisa Black
Cost: $10
Does believing in Christ mean refusing to ask hard questions in the midst of doubt?
Doubt is familiar territory for Lee Strobel, the former atheist and award-winning author of books for skeptics and Christians alike. But he believes that faith and reason go hand in hand, and that Christianity is, in rational terms, a defensible religion. Strobel explores the most common emotional obstacles to faith in Christ, including:
The natural inclination to wrestle with faith and doubt.
The troubling presence of evil and suffering in the world.
The exclusivity of the Christian gospel.
Behind each of these considerations is the question: Can I doubt and still be a Christian? (Class begins Wednesday, August 6, 2025.)
Leader: Lisa Black
Cost: $10
Does believing in Christ mean refusing to ask hard questions in the midst of doubt?
Doubt is familiar territory for Lee Strobel, the former atheist and award-winning author of books for skeptics and Christians alike. But he believes that faith and reason go hand in hand, and that Christianity is, in rational terms, a defensible religion. Strobel explores the most common emotional obstacles to faith in Christ, including:
The natural inclination to wrestle with faith and doubt.
The troubling presence of evil and suffering in the world.
The exclusivity of the Christian gospel.
Behind each of these considerations is the question: Can I doubt and still be a Christian? (Class begins Wednesday, August 6, 2025.)
El Caso De La Fe
Wednesday Night I 7:00–8:00 pm I Room 407
Leader: Grace Lopez
Cost: $0
Does believing in Christ mean refusing to ask hard questions in the midst of doubt?
Doubt is familiar territory for Lee Strobel, the former atheist and award-winning author of books for skeptics and Christians alike. But he believes that faith and reason go hand in hand, and that Christianity is, in rational terms, a defensible religion. Strobel explores the most common emotional obstacles to faith in Christ, including:
The natural inclination to wrestle with faith and doubt.
The troubling presence of evil and suffering in the world.
The exclusivity of the Christian gospel.
Behind each of these considerations is the question: Can I doubt and still be a Christian? (Class begins Wednesday, August 6, 2025.)
Leader: Grace Lopez
Cost: $0
Does believing in Christ mean refusing to ask hard questions in the midst of doubt?
Doubt is familiar territory for Lee Strobel, the former atheist and award-winning author of books for skeptics and Christians alike. But he believes that faith and reason go hand in hand, and that Christianity is, in rational terms, a defensible religion. Strobel explores the most common emotional obstacles to faith in Christ, including:
The natural inclination to wrestle with faith and doubt.
The troubling presence of evil and suffering in the world.
The exclusivity of the Christian gospel.
Behind each of these considerations is the question: Can I doubt and still be a Christian? (Class begins Wednesday, August 6, 2025.)
THURSDAY MORNING
Knowing God's Covenant
Thursday Morning I 9:00–11:30 am I Room 414 (In-person + Zoom)
Leader: Juli Muchnick
Cost: $28 ($0 without workbook)
Childcare is available for this class, but must be preregistered and the cost is shared among the class via a love offering.
In this 11-lesson study of the topic of Covenant, you will see this incredible thread running from Genesis through Revelation. God enters into a binding agreement with His people and always keeps His promises. Trusting Him as a covenant partner frees us from the bondage of worry and anxiety. This study will transform the way you read the Scriptures! God is a covenant keeping God and deals will His people, the Church as well as with the nation of Israel, according to Covenant. You will see yourself as well as the Church in light of being in Covenant with God. And in these turbulent days you will see Israel through God’s Covenant promises, and know our God reigns. (Class begins Thursday, August 7, 2025.)
Leader: Juli Muchnick
Cost: $28 ($0 without workbook)
Childcare is available for this class, but must be preregistered and the cost is shared among the class via a love offering.
In this 11-lesson study of the topic of Covenant, you will see this incredible thread running from Genesis through Revelation. God enters into a binding agreement with His people and always keeps His promises. Trusting Him as a covenant partner frees us from the bondage of worry and anxiety. This study will transform the way you read the Scriptures! God is a covenant keeping God and deals will His people, the Church as well as with the nation of Israel, according to Covenant. You will see yourself as well as the Church in light of being in Covenant with God. And in these turbulent days you will see Israel through God’s Covenant promises, and know our God reigns. (Class begins Thursday, August 7, 2025.)
Heaven
Thursday Morning I 9:00–11:30 am I Room 412
Leader: Dwanna Baldwin
Cost: $25 ($10 without workbook)
Childcare is available for this class, but must be preregistered and the cost is shared among the class via a love offering.
In this 7-session video-based Bible study workbook, Jennifer Rothschild explores the subject of Heaven from a biblical perspective. She will separate what’s true about Heaven from what’s based on legend, media depictions, and hopeful guesses. You will not only gain a deeper understanding of what God has prepared for His children, but also learn how to live with confidence today as you look forward to the glorious unending that awaits. Don’t just wonder about Heaven - embrace it with a faith that turns anticipation into excitement and peace. (Class begins Thursday, August 7, 2025.)
Leader: Dwanna Baldwin
Cost: $25 ($10 without workbook)
Childcare is available for this class, but must be preregistered and the cost is shared among the class via a love offering.
In this 7-session video-based Bible study workbook, Jennifer Rothschild explores the subject of Heaven from a biblical perspective. She will separate what’s true about Heaven from what’s based on legend, media depictions, and hopeful guesses. You will not only gain a deeper understanding of what God has prepared for His children, but also learn how to live with confidence today as you look forward to the glorious unending that awaits. Don’t just wonder about Heaven - embrace it with a faith that turns anticipation into excitement and peace. (Class begins Thursday, August 7, 2025.)
The Way of Wisdom
Thursday Morning I 9:30–11:30 am I Room 416
Leader: Kristi Shearouse
Cost: $28 ($10 without workbook)
Childcare is available for this class, but must be preregistered and the cost is shared among the class via a love offering.
In this 8 week study of we will see how the book of Proverbs describes godly wisdom as a path that leads to life and flourishing. It also warns of the folly of worldly wisdom as a path that leads to the grave. Every day we face the choice between the true riches of God’s instruction or the fool’s gold of earthly pleasures and pursuits. How often do we call to mind the wisdom found in the sayings of Proverbs to shed light on the path before us? (Class begins Thursday, January 9, 2025.)
Leader: Kristi Shearouse
Cost: $28 ($10 without workbook)
Childcare is available for this class, but must be preregistered and the cost is shared among the class via a love offering.
In this 8 week study of we will see how the book of Proverbs describes godly wisdom as a path that leads to life and flourishing. It also warns of the folly of worldly wisdom as a path that leads to the grave. Every day we face the choice between the true riches of God’s instruction or the fool’s gold of earthly pleasures and pursuits. How often do we call to mind the wisdom found in the sayings of Proverbs to shed light on the path before us? (Class begins Thursday, January 9, 2025.)
SUNDAY NIGHT
The Extraordinary Power of Praise
Sunday Evening I 5:15-7:30 pm I Room 414
Leader: Joan Powell
Cost: $20 ($0 without workbook)
An 8-week study of the Psalms for the anxious heart. This study that looks to Psalm 94:19 "When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy!" You will learn to put into practice the two-step process for soothing an anxious heart: finding joy to replace anxiety and learning to pour out your heart to God in praise. Each day includes a study of a Psalm, thought provoking questions, and short morning and evening prayers. (Class begins Sunday, August 10, 2025.)
Leader: Joan Powell
Cost: $20 ($0 without workbook)
An 8-week study of the Psalms for the anxious heart. This study that looks to Psalm 94:19 "When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy!" You will learn to put into practice the two-step process for soothing an anxious heart: finding joy to replace anxiety and learning to pour out your heart to God in praise. Each day includes a study of a Psalm, thought provoking questions, and short morning and evening prayers. (Class begins Sunday, August 10, 2025.)
PRAYER
The women of our church family believe that prayer is important. As we see in scripture, Jesus modeled prayer for the church and called her to prayer in his name. The Women’s Ministry is starting a Prayer Ministry to teach women the value of praying and how we can pray as the body of Christ. This is a time of guided prayer for our families, church unity, and seeking wisdom as the Lord continues to grow our church as we seek to be Multicultural, Multigenerational, and Multiplying.
