Simply stated, Milestones is a framework for how HFBC’s ministries and programs can better equip members of the body of Christ—from birth to adulthood—to take their unique place as part of a relevant biblical community. It’s a tool for taking God’s road map—the Bible—and applying its principles of spiritual development to nine seasons of life. Watch your mailbox for an in-depth catalog about all that Milestones has to offer!
2nd and 4th Wednesday, January 9–23
1st and 3rd Wednesday, February 6–May 21
9:30 AM–noon, Green Room
Kimberlee Johannesen, facilitator
MOPS is a program designed to nurture mothers with children ages birth through kindergarten. Come join other mothers for food, fellowship, discussion and craft time each month. A $20 annual registration fee is required. For more information on MOPS, contact Tammy Ganze at ganze@sbcglobal.net or 281.999.7131 or Jessica Martinez at jessica.martinez@hfbc.org or 713.957.7642.
A lifeline for mothers of all ages and stages, this study provides the solid, biblical instruction moms need to rear godly children in an ever-shifting culture. MotherWise also offers a haven for sharing in small groups, learning from mentor mothers and building relationships with other moms. During this study, you will take a journey into God’s Word to discover the fullness and freedom you can experience as both a woman and a mother. You will learn how to recognize common mothering traps, discover the true source to fill your “love bucket” and learn how to deal decisively with self-defeating habits. Books available in the Garden Bookstore.
For Parents of children birth through 5th grade
Wednesday, January 9–30,
6:30–8:00 PM, Rm 320
Mary Ring, teacher
Living in a culture that is focused on image building creates a setting that challenges the building of authentic relationships even as parents. Gaining an understanding of how to build the connection with our child(ren) and keep it is very important to assure that they grow up with the necessary personal characteristics to be able to have authentic relationships with God and others. Knowing how to repair the connection is also important as it is impossible to be a parent that can always provide the connection in our human limitations. And the last step in parenting is being able to transfer their child’s connection and accountability to a relationship with God as Savior and Heavenly Father.
Equipping class for parents of future kindergartners
Sunday, February 10
5:00–6:15 PM, Green Room
Karley Mangrum, contact
Once a year in February, parents will have the opportunity to attend a presentation on the various schooling options available, including the public school system, home schooling and private education. Parents will also learn about academic and spiritual enrichment resources appropriate for children entering kindergarten.
For parents of children ages 5–11)
Wednesday, January 9 and 16
6:00–8:00 PM, Rm 366
Matt and Amy Smith, facilitators
In today’s society children are experiencing adolescence at a younger age. This course will help parents become comfortable with talking to their children about sex before adolescence begins. Topics will include developing a healthy gender identity, age-appropriate answers to children’s questions and the importance of teaching godly sexual values.
Wednesday, April 9–May 14
7:00–8:30 PM, Rm 336
Rick Wertz, teacher
Foundations in Fathering is Dad’s of Destiny curriculum developed by the National Center for Fathering that utilizes the Gospel of John to equip each man in building his home on the Rock. Join us to steer clear of the shifting sands the world works to draw our families into.
(For parents of 7th and 8th graders)
Sunday, January 27
5:00 PM, Rm 362
Doug Bischoff, contact
This class will include how to talk to your teen about sexual and emotional purity,
as well as the value of planning a private time of commitment to purity.
(For parents of Juniors)
Sunday, May 4
5:00 PM, Rm 362
Doug Bischoff, contact
From college applications to scholarships, this course will prepare parents for the sometimes difficult transition to college.
Sunday, January 15–March 9
5:00–6:15 PM, University Rm A
Sue Hurst, facilitator
Healthy relationships and sound living depend on maintaining smart personal boundaries. Join Sue as she leads through the nine week, interactive sessions that can make a life-changing difference. As a participant, you’ll learn how to live your life more fully and display Christ’s love more freely. Books available in the Garden Bookstore
In a continuing series on the History of Christianity in this five –week session on Wednesday nights you will learn about how the Baptist Church developed including in this five week session:
John Smith and the development of the Baptists in England
John Carey and the beginning of the modern missionary movement
Roger Williams and the development of the Baptist Church in the America
Charles Spurgeon and 19th century English Baptists
Adoniram Judson and Luther Rice and the 19th century missionary movement in the United States
Wednesday, January 9–April 30
6:30-8:30 PM, Rm 335
Ryan and Meredith Sauer, facilitators
New Class for a new year! Follow the church's leadership and become debt free! Attend Financial Peace University on Wednesday nights. Materials $90.00. For more info contact Meredith Sauer at msauer1028@yahoo.com.
Wednesdays & Thursdays
Beginning the week of January 16th
7:00 PM in homes throughout the Houston area
go to www.summitministries.org for more information
Weeknights throughout the week
Beginning the week of January 30th
7:00 PM in homes throughout the Houston area
go to www.summitministries.org for more information
Thursday, January 10–April 3
6:00–7:30 AM, Fellowship Center
Eric Reed, Gregg Matte, Don Munton,
Afshin Ziafat & Ben Pritchett, teachers
Discover what it takes to become the man you’ve always wanted to be. Become a part of something great! Join us on a journey of courage, honor, and truth.
Sunday, January 6–March 30
5:00–6:15 PM, Rm 364
Craig Strohbach & Eric Reed, teachers
Discover what it takes to become the man you’ve always wanted to be. Become a part of something great! Join us on a journey of courage, honor, and truth.
Wednesday, Jan 9–Feb 27
7:00–8:30 PM, Rm 300
Roland Hurst, facilitator
God has created you for a life of adventure and has planted it in your heart. John Eldredge invites you to join him in this passionate, daring, and “wild at heart” life. Join the Band of Brothers (the Men’s Ministry of HFBC) for this life-changing, interactive, multi-media experience led by Roland Hurst.
Wednesday, March 5–April 2
7:00–8:30 PM, Rm 300
Don Munton and Eric Reed, facilitators
The Roles of a Man is a five-week study exploring four key principles of biblical manhood. Join men young and old, married and single, in the discovery of God’s best. The study is being co-lead by Don Munton (Minister of Summit Ministries) and Eric Reed (Minister of Married Young Adults and Men). Additional questions call 713.957.7681
Tuesday, Jan 8–April 8
10:30 AM–noon, Chapel
Merle Jordan, teacher
The book of Acts is the story of twelve men completely abandoned to the calling of Jesus Christ. God transforms these ordinary men into great men of faith as they fulfill the purposes for which God had created them. You’re invited to join us as we study this exciting book, concentrating this Spring on chapters 14 through 28, which will show us that the promise of God’s power was not only to these men, but is ours too! Their passion will stimulate us to become more faithful and remain loyal to our call as His children.
Tuesday, Jan 8–March 25
6:30 PM, Worship Center
Beth Moore, teacher
Please join us as Beth will re-teach this incredible study that she considers her life message. Over the course of 11 weeks, Beth will use scripture to point out the benefits of our relationship with God and show us how to remove obstacles that hinder that relationship. As you identify spiritual strongholds in your life, you will progress on the journey toward greater freedom in Christ. Workbooks are available for purchase in the Garden Bookstore or on the first night of the study. No registration is necessary. Childcare is not provided for this study.
Wednesday, Jan 9–Feb 27
9:00–10:30 AM,
Connection Center
Lisa Taylor, facilitator
The Parenting by Design 8-week DVD series is a parenting class focusing on the ways children learn most effectively—through age-appropriate experiences, their parents’ example, and by learning how to explore the reasons for their behavior. Parents of children of all ages are encouraged to give their children age-appropriate choices and to walk empathically with them as they experience the consequences of those choices. Many examples of God, as the Perfect Parent, are used to help parents raise children who are likely to become better decision-makers and problem-solvers and to slowly prepare them for life outside the home. The aim of the classes is to follow God’s design to help children transition from dependence on parents to dependence on God. Books available in class. Cost: $15.00 per book.
Revelation is one of the most comforting, reassuring and exhilarating books of the Bible. This spring, we will study end-time prophecies, beginning in Chapter 6, where the Lamb opens the scroll beginning the Tribulation. This book is vibrant, alive and profound application to the times in which we live. The Joy of Living is a place to make new friends, enjoy fellowship with women of all ages, find safety in sharing what God is doing in your life and gain prayer support. Simply, it is a place to connect with God and with other women.
Joy of Living PM – Revelation
Wednesday, Jan 9–April 23
6:30 PM, Rm 263/264
Denise Munton, teacher
Revelation is one of the most comforting, reassuring and exhilarating books of the Bible. This spring, we will study end-time prophecies, beginning in Chapter 6, where the Lamb opens the scroll beginning the Tribulation. This book is vibrant, alive and profound application to the times in which we live. The Joy of Living is a place to make new friends, enjoy fellowship with women of all ages, find safety in sharing what God is doing in your life and gain prayer support. Simply, it is a place to connect with God and with other women.
Are fertility challenges and growing your family getting you down? We will study the hope Hannah had as she faced our modern day issue in Biblical times. Join us for the friendship, support and understanding of other women pursuing Gods’ miracle of new life. Books available in the Garden Bookstore
How to do you carry on when the unexpected changes your life forever? The book A New Kind of Normal, written by Carol Kent, gives you hope-filled choices when life turns upside down. Join Carolyn in this 4-week study and discover a fresh hope and renewed courage. Books available in the Garden Bookstore.
Thursday, April 3–24
9:30 AM, Rm 143
Nancy Monarch, facilitator
Ever been in a pit? Are you in one now? Is somebody you love living there? Don’t think for one second that God has forgotten. No matter how you got stuck, no matter how long you’ve been down, whether you think you deserve it or not, your Redeemer is waiting and He has promised that you can begin this very day to “Get Out of That Pit” once and for all. Are you ready to be delivered? Books available in the Garden Bookstore.
Sacred Influence– What a Man Needs from His Wife to Be the Husband She Wants
Written by Gary Thomas
Wednesday, March 5–April 9
7:00–8:15 PM, Rm 301
Lisa Calvert, facilitator
This practical 5 week study will focus on one role of a biblical woman, that of being a sacred influence for the kingdom of God. In the future we will focus on other roles of a woman such as becoming a woman of excellence. Books available in the Garden Bookstore.
Friday and Saturday, Feb 1, 2; March 28, 29; May 16, 17
6:30 PM, Green Room
Ken and Cindy Kapp, facilitators
Pre-registration required
Contact: Lisa Pierre
713.335.6469 lisa.pierre@hfbc.org
Sunday, February 10–April 27
5:00 PM, Fellowship Center
Larry Lilley/David Self, facilitators
Course starts-Sunday, February 10, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM; a 13-week course that presents a logical and powerful way of presenting the message of the gospel. This method, developed by Dr. D. James Kennedy, has been enabling Christians world-wide to make their faith known to others in a compelling, relevant, loving way. For the student it is an active and engaging way to become equipped or better equipped. The cost covers all three levels of the course. If you have already taken Level I but not Level II or III sign up for the next level, there will be no additional cost to you. Level 1 Cost: $35.00. Questions, contact Tracie Bowman at evangelism@hfbc.org
Wednesday, Jan 30–May 21
6:30 – 9:30 PM, Rm 143
various teachers
What will you learn in a class called Perspectives on the World Christian Movement? Three enthusiastic and highly diverse classes completed the 15 week program this past Spring 2007—Bethel Independent Presbyterian Church, Rice University and Sugar Creek Baptist Church. ALL participants were in agreement that this is the class to mobilize believers to fulfill God’s global purpose. Is Perspectives just about “missions?” OR might there be something more to this class in our Missionary U program than placing ourselves in a position where God might ask us to do something we are not ready or willing to do? Instead of “Missions” Questions, contact Peggy Meeks at MeeksPH@aol.com
Cost: $230.00.
Wednesday, Jan 23–Feb 13
6:30–8:00 PM, Connection Center
William Taylor, Jerrell Altic,
Frank Blackwood, teachers
Missionary U: How to lead a Missionary Journey
A complete guide to leading and co-leading a missionary journey. These classes will show you how to prepare your team spiritually and logistically to go around the world. This class is taught by William Taylor, Missions Pastor and Jerrell Altic and Frank Blackwood. It will be for 4 weeks starting Sunday, Jan 6th through Jan 27th from 5:00 PM to 6:15 in the connection center. Questions, contact Frank Blackwood at 713.957.5862 or e-mail at frank.blackwood@hfbc.org Cost is $20.00
Have you ever asked yourself questions like, “Where do I fit in?”, “Why am I here?”, or “What can I do to make a lasting difference in my life and in the lives of others?” If so, we want to invite you be a part of the Spring 2008 Missionary U Spiritual Gifts. This self-discovery process will bring about radical life transformation with a comprehensive exploration of your unique gifts and talents. God created you with a purpose. It’s time to find out what that purpose is.
*Note: You MUST complete the PLACE spiritual assessment before class. For more information, contact Malcolm Marshall, Minister of Community & Connection at Houston’s First Baptist Church at 713.335.6453 or via email at malcolm.marshall@hfbc.org Cost: $10.00
Sunday, Jan 13–Feb 10
5:00–6:15 PM, Rm 334
Senny Smith, teacher
Joe Brothers, facilitator
Entry Level language training in Spanish specifically designed for mission trips and short term projects. Equips you to share the Gospel with Spanish speaking people and carry on a simple conversation. Questions, contact Senny Smith at senny.smith@hfbc.org
Cost is $25.00.
Sunday, Jan 13–March 23
5:00–6:15 PM, Rm 335
Jesse Moya, teacher
Joe Brothers, facilitator
A class is for people who want to learn conversational Spanish level 1 and some basic knowledge or have taken the intro This is the second in a series of 5 classes begins with Intro to Spanish, which is also offered this semester. Questions, contact Jesse Moya at emailmoya@gmail.com
Cost is 25.00.
A class is for people who want to learn conversational Spanish level 2 and advanced knowledge or have taken the level 1. Questions, contact Rochelle Ferrada at rochelle.ferrada@hfbc.org.
Cost is $25.00
A class is for people who want to learn conversational Spanish level 3 and some basic knowledge or have taken the level 1. Questions, contact Obed Franco at ofranco@houstonisd.org.
Cost is $25.00
A class is for people who want to learn conversational Spanish level 4. This is the highest level of all the Missionary U Spanish classes. A thorough understanding of the language is required. Questions, contact Noel May at may9136@sbcglobal.net.
Cost is $25.00
Thursday, April 3–24
9:30 AM, Rm 143
Nancy Monarch, facilitator
Ever been in a pit? Are you in one now? Is somebody you love living there? Don’t think for one second that God has forgotten. No matter how you got stuck, no matter how long you’ve been down, whether you think you deserve it or not, your Redeemer is waiting and He has promised that you can begin this very day to “Get Out of That Pit” once and for all. Are you ready to be delivered? Books available in the Garden Bookstore.
