Midweek

Grounded in the Word. Alive in the Spirit. Sent on Mission.

Fall 2025 Courses

Fall 2025

Evangelism 101

Teachers: Andrew Thompson & Rebekah Bled

“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” - 1 Peter 3:15. Evangelism 101 is a hands-on workshop designed to build courage and competence in gently and respectfully sharing our hope with a hurting world.

*This course is limited to the first 60 registrants.

Ink of the Ages

Teacher: Todd Lovell

Step into the minds and hearts of the most influential Christian thinkers in history through their own words. Each week, we’ll read and discuss a short selection from a spiritual giant—saints, reformers, mystics, and theologians—whose writings have shaped the Church across the centuries. This seminar invites you to wrestle, reflect, and be renewed as we trace the Spirit’s voice through ink that still speaks today.

To Fulfill What the Lord Has Spoken

Teacher: Wade Paschal

In this course, we will be looking at Matthew’s use of the Old Testament in order to hear more clearly what he is teaching about Jesus and the nature of the gospel.

Following the Way of the Kingdom

Teacher: Matthew Johnson

Jesus came preaching “repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” In this midweek course, we’ll be looking at what Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount as the standard for what a life that realigns with the way of the kingdom looks like.

Right Where You Are

Teacher: Lisa Catalano

Life rarely unfolds the way we picture it, and the detours can feel lonely, confusing, or even devastating. This 10-week course is designed to help you find hope, healing, and purpose right in the middle of your “unplanned” seasons. Whether you’re single, married, or simply navigating life’s unexpected turns, you’ll leave each week encouraged, grounded, and reminded that God is with you—right where you are. Based on the book Right Where You Are by Lisa Catalano.

What about My Kids?

Read below for information about each age group and which ages require pre-registration!

6 Weeks through Pre-K

Children ages 6 weeks-PreK will participate in safe, fun, and age-appropriate care on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Please note that childcare is only available by registration; we are unable to accommodate walk-ins at this time. Please pre-register your child using your class registration form.

Kindergarten through 5th Grade

Children ages K-5th grade are invited to become Blasters and join us at Bible Blast! Bible Blast is a longstanding tradition here at First Methodist, where kids are invited to engage with the entire Bible in a year, learn scripture, worship, and earn awesome prizes. Bible Blast is a family-discipleship program, but our Blast families and leadership are excited to welcome elementary kids whose parents are attending a class on Wednesday evenings.

Please note that while all elementary Blasters are welcome to engage with the weekly curriculum and participate in quizzing while at Blast, our First Kids staff will provide an alternate option for kids who prefer not to quiz or to do the weekly homework. All are welcome at Blast! Please pre-register your child using your class registration form.

Grades 6-12

Bible Biz

Bible Biz is an inductive Bible study course that we will be going through the entire Book of the John verse-by-verse. Through the NIV Study Bible and personal devotional, students are able to learn how to use his/her own Bible for study. They learn such things as using the concordance, maps, charts, commentaries all included in one Bible. There is a student manual available for Bible Biz for $20. Click here for more information about Bible Biz.

Firsties Youth

Youth Midweek is focused on equipping students to become Alive in the Spirit. We do this through community worship, meaningful small group discussions, and time for fun and fellowship. This time is meant to equip and launch students to be a light in the world as they live out their faith beyond the church walls. For more information on Youth Midweek, email Andrew Randoll. Youth Midweek does not require registration.

Kingswood Courses

The name Kingswood Courses is inspired by the Kingswood School that was founded by John Wesley outside of the city of Bristol in the early 1740s. The purpose of the original Kingswood School was to train the children of the poor in the area and to equip them with everything they needed to serve God in their lives.

Our Midweek offerings have long served the purpose of training of men and women to pursue the work of the Kingdom with everything they have. You’ll see certain courses marked as Kingswood Courses. This simply means that these courses are focused on helping you be grounded in the Word of God, alive in the Spirit, and sent out on mission. We’ll continue to offer other great selections like Beth Moore studies, GriefShare, and Financial Peace University.