Adults
No matter your walk of life, single or married, millennial, boomer, or buster, new to or seasoned in the faith, you can find a small group community to join that is just the right fit. God has blessed Palmcroft with many caring and gifted teachers who are effective communicators of His truth and who desire to see all people experience the abundant life Jesus has promised in John 10:10.

Sunday Classes
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8:00 am
Ambassador | Ryan Hall with Don Cornelison
This large and active class consists of both couples and singles from ages 60 to 75. This is an involved class with Bible study and many socials and fellowships planned during the year.
Amethyst | Room A101 with Bill Woody
This class consists of singles and couples ages 55 to 70s. This weekly teaching time is based on a careful verse-by-verse study of God’s Word, enlivened by class discussions and application.
IronWorks | Room E207 with Larry Van Liew and Mike Sweeney
Are you interested in a men’s class? This is your invitation to check out the adult Bible class just for men!
Koinonia | Room E206 with Mike McMahon
Many members in this class are beginning the empty nest syndrome and finding it exciting.
Maranatha | Room A104 with Carlton Lucas
This active group of adults, ages 60 to 75, and includes some retired and semi-retired adults.
Women of the Word | Room E203 with Melva Hazen
If you are looking for a ladies class with inspiring Bible study, fellowship, and prayer support in a casual setting, look no further.
9:20 am
Aletheia | Room E201 with Bill Fourt
This dynamic class is made up of both married couples and singles who are ages 35 to 45, many of whom have elementary through high school children. The teaching time is based on a verse by verse study. A fresh worship time, led by their praise band, begins class each week.
Barachel | Room E203 with Gary Zimmerman
This is a great class for fellowship, friends, and spiritual growth for those ages 35 to 45. Come to meet new friends and benefit from the practical Bible studies.
CheckPoint | Room E204 with Steve VanDeWater
Singles from the mid-twenties to fifties meet here every week. Come fellowship with other singles and learn from a practical Bible lesson.
ConneXion | Room E207 with Diane Lawrence and Cecilia Bicknell
This gathering time focuses on our faith connection with God, with other women, and with our community. Studies will be done in 4-8 week modules.
Cornerstone | Ryan Hall with David Metz
This is a class of practical and interactive studies. The majority of those who attend this class are in their 40s and 50s.
Covenant Keepers | Room E205 with Rick Roth
This is a lively class made up of couples married five to ten years, most with young children. Focused on building strong marriages, happy families, and close community, this class has a team teaching approach.
Family Builders | Room H303 with Dan Gavaza
This class is designed for those married couples with young children pre-school to early elementary age. Come for practical lessons for today.
Five33 | Family Life Center (Room D202)
Join other couples in their 20s who have been married five years or less. You won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to study God’s Word, fellowship with other couples, and have fun!
Joint Heirs | J Building with Tom Mayer
This class consists of singles and married couples who have a desire to learn more from God’s Word. You will find enthusiastic interaction and reflection on each lesson.
Next | H5 Building with Mark Young
Next is a class for all 23 to 30-year-olds, single or married. Join us for engaging teaching and healthy discussion.
Servants of Truth | Room E202 with Steve Southall
This class is for couples from ages 40 to 60 with many who have children in high school and college.
10:45 am
Crossroads | Room E204 with Ron Peck
If you are a single adult over 50, this is the class for you! We meet for fellowship, spiritual renewal, and ministry opportunities.
Grace and Truth | Room E203 with Joel Underwood
Do you love the Bible? Do you love to read books about living life for Christ? Then you will want to be a part of this class. Members often read thought-provoking books about life in Christ. Weekly preparation for class discussion is encouraged.
6:00 pm
Shift | Student Center with Jeff Wolfe
This college community (18-22) features relevant teaching with interactive discussion and live worship music each night. This group can help make every day a vital part of your walk with Christ. Visit shiftlive.com for more information.
Specials
Belonging | Student Center with pastoral staff
We’d love for you to become a member of our church! Our membership course is called Belonging; this is a special three-hour interactive gathering to explore membership with Palmcroft Baptist Church. Spend time with our Senior Pastor and staff reviewing what we believe, our history in Phoenix, our vision for the future, and how you can become a member and belong to Palmcroft in a meaningful way.
New Beginnings | Room A104 with Roger Stanley
Have you recently decided to follow Christ with your life, or are you unsure what it means? Find out what it means to be a follower of Christ. This eight-week class is essential for all new believers and can be joined at any time.
Wednesday Classes
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WHY?! WHY?! WHY?! Room E202 with Dr. Tom Finch
Do you ever wonder why bad things happen in the world? Have you ever asked the question ‘why’ during a difficult time? Does there seem to be no purpose or meaning in all that happens?
Dr. Finch will help you find answers to these questions and understand the realities of life through the lens of God’s Word.
Dr. Tom Finch is a former professor of theology at Moody Bible Institute, pastor and author.
ISLAM REVEALED Student Center with Ali Abboud
Islam is the religion of more than 1.5 billion followers in the world today, called Muslims.
Get answers to questions you may have about this fast growing religion such as: Is it a divine religion? When did it rise? Who founded it? Does the Quran teach peace or terror? How was it revealed? What is the Islamic view of Christianity? and How can a Muslim be saved?
Ali Abboud is a former Muslim, who is now a follower of Christ.
CLOSE CALLS & SACRED MARRIAGE Family Life Center with Dean and Sue Sunderland
This workshop will center around two great marriage books.
Close Calls – What Adulterers Want You to Know About Protecting Your Marriage by David Carder. In this workshop you will identify the type of person whom you may be dangerously attracted to and you’ll understand when you’re most vulnerable to infidelity.
Sacred Marriage – What if God designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy? by Gary Thomas. Your marriage is more than a sacred covenant with another person. It is a spiritual discipline designed to help you know God better, trust him more fully and love him more deeply.
THE TRUTH PROJECT Room E204 with Jim Futch
This DVD based study is designed to equip believers with a comprehensive biblical worldview. The lessons will discuss in detail God’s design for living out the Christian worldview in daily life.
A course notebook is available for $5.
P R E P A R E Room E205 A Palmcroft Training Track
Prepare offers Caring for People God’s Way, a video driven, 30 session training program from the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). This semester will focus on sessions 11-30.
The PREPARE Workshop is designed to educate and equip a community of helpers within our church to offer careful, Biblical encouragement, direction and hope to hurting people.
PALMCROFT PRAYER TEAM | Room E206
You’re invited to be part of an intercessory group focusing on prayer requests of Palmcroft people and our missionaries. Please consider being a part of this important team.
GriefShare is a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. This group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time.
You are welcome to begin attending the GriefShare group at any session. Each session stands alone, so you don’t have to attend in sequence. You may consider returning to GriefShare during a new cycle to view the videos you have not seen.
GriefShare meets Tuesdays at 6:30 pm in Ryan Hall.
2/28 The Journey of Grief
3/6 The Effects of Grief
3/13 When Your Spouse Dies
3/20 Your Family and Grief
3/27 Why?
4/3 The Uniqueness of Grief, Part 1
4/17 God’s Prescription for Grief
4/24 Stuck in Grief
5/1 Top 20 Lessons of Grief, Part 1
5/8 Top 20 Lessons of Grief, Part 2
5/15 Heaven
Adults 55+
Our senior adult ministry, PrimeTime, is all about fellowship with one another and worship of the one, true God.
For more information, contact us at adults@palmcroft.com.


