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Christ calls us to experience life and grow together.  At First Baptist Madison, our hope is that every person finds a group to connect with fellow believers and grow in their spiritual journey. 

Bible Fellowship Groups

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Bible Fellowship Groups meet Sundays at 9:00 and 10:30 AM on campus. These ongoing groups are open to anyone looking for a place to study God’s Word, build relationships, and connect with our church family.

Click Learn More for the complete BFG list, or explore the tabs below to find a group.

Young Adults & Families

Sundays | 9:00 AM

Whether you're in college, beginning your career, newly married, or raising children, these groups are designed to help young adults build Christ-centered friendships and navigate their current season of life together.

College Students

Holmes | Chapel

Career Singles

Holland | Chapel

Women's Group

R. Collins | Room 206

Nearly/Newly Married

Gardner | Room 8216

Young Married

Viertel | Rooms 200/202

Married with Younger Children

Murray | Room 209

Godfrey | Rooms 208/210

Married with Older Children/Students

Fulton | Room 203

Adcock | Rooms 205/207

Hanson | Room 211

Median Adults & Families

Sundays | 9:00 AM

These groups are for adults navigating the middle seasons of life, from raising teenagers and college students to entering the empty-nest years. Come study Scripture alongside others who understand this season and build relationships that extend beyond Sunday morning.

Coed Groups

Hodges | Room 204

Carraway | Room 213

Married with Students/College

Copeland/Nicholson | Room 8124

Empty Nesters

Ahlrich | Room 8218

Martin | Room W101

Celebration Choir & Orchestra

Robbins | Choir Suite

Senior Adults

Sundays | 9:00 & 10:30 AM

Our Senior Adult BFGs offer a place to continue growing in God's Word while developing meaningful friendships and walking faithfully through life together. With coed, women's, men's, married, and widowed groups available, you can find a community that fits your season of life.

9:00 AM | Coed Groups

Crockett/Sutherland/Walley | Room 8221

9:00 AM | Women's Groups

Cheatham | Room W128

Journeys | Gilbert | Room 212

9:00 AM | Widows/Widowers

New Beginnings | Stringer | Room W125

10:30 AM | Coed Groups

Wilks | Room 212

AGAPE | Young | Room W128

Encouragers | Wooten | Room 8216

Carlisle | Community Room

10:30 AM | Women's Groups

Boney | Room W109

Collins | Room 215

10:30 AM | Men's Group

Steen | Room 216

10:30 AM | Married Groups

Blissett/Daniels/Guidry | Room 8218

Lynn | Rooms 208/210

Tolleson | Room 8221

Walk of Faith | Thomas | Room 8124

Wednesday Night Study

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Wednesdays from 4:45-7:00 pm.
Wednesday nights are about growing in our faith together. Check out all that's happening on Wednesday nights Here.

D Groups

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D Groups usually form out of Bible Fellowship Groups and are for those ready to take the next step in their spiritual journey. Connect with Pastor Ben Atkinson to join a D Group today. 

Women's Bible Study Groups

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Women's Bible Studies

The Way of Wisdom: A Study of Proverbs Wednesdays | 6:00 PM

Led by: Cathy Sims

Begins: Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Room 205/207

Cost: $26

The book of Proverbs reveals God's wisdom for everyday life, showing us the path that leads to flourishing while warning against the empty promises of worldly wisdom. Through teaching from Jen Wilkin and other trusted Bible teachers, you'll discover practical biblical wisdom for relationships, work, parenting, leadership, finances, and more as you learn to walk God's way in God's world.

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Philippians: Living for Christ Wednesdays | 6:00 PM

Led by: Sunday Holmes

Begins: Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Room 8221

Cost: $15

Join us for this 10-week study through Philippians, one of Paul's most personal and encouraging letters. Even in imprisonment, Paul's life was marked by joy because Christ was his reason for living. Together, we'll discover how Philippians anchors believers in lasting joy and encourages us to live with a contagious passion for Christ.

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The Way of Wisdom: A Study of Proverbs Tuesdays | 9:00 AM

Led by: Rene' Lucas & Ruthi Courtney

Begins: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM

Location: Student Center

Cost: $26

The book of Proverbs reveals God's wisdom for everyday life, showing us the path that leads to flourishing while warning against the empty promises of worldly wisdom. Through teaching from Jen Wilkin and other trusted Bible teachers, you'll discover practical biblical wisdom for relationships, work, parenting, leadership, finances, and more as you learn to walk God's way in God's world.

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Precept Study: 1, 2 & 3 John Tuesdays | 9:00 AM

Led by: Touchstone Class

Begins: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM

Location: Room 8221

Cost: $24

Join us for an in-depth study of John's letters as we explore foundational truths about salvation, holiness, love, and walking in the truth. Written by an eyewitness to the life of Christ, these books will strengthen your confidence in God's Word and encourage you to remain steadfast in your faith.

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1 Peter: A Living Hope in Christ Sundays | 5:00 PM

Led by: Robbins Class

Begins: Sunday, September 13, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM

Location: Room 205/207

Cost: $26

In this nine-week study by Jen Wilkin, discover the living hope we have through Christ as we journey through 1 Peter. You'll be encouraged to find your identity in Christ, remain faithful through life's challenges, and fix your eyes on the eternal inheritance that awaits every believer.

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Men's Bible Study Groups

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Men's Bible Studies

Colossians: A Wednesday Night Study for Men Wednesdays | 6:00 PM

Facilitator: Jason Holmes

Dates: September 23-October 21

Time: Wednesdays | 6:00 PM

Location: Room 208/210

Cost: Free

All men are invited to join us for a five-week study through the book of Colossians, focused on learning to live and lead under the supremacy of Christ. Come grow in God's Word and connect with other men as we study together.

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Men on the Move: Lessons from Mark Tuesdays | 9:00 AM

Meets: Every Tuesday

Time: 9:00 AM

Location: Room 8218

Cost: No cost

Bring your Bible and join other men for a weekly time in God's Word studying the Book of Mark. This casual, discussion-driven study is open to all and free of charge.