Kids

Awana

 Wednesdays 

 Kids Street • 6:30 pm

Join us for AWANA on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm as we have fun and memorize God’s word!

As children enter into the pivotal elementary years, AWANA ensures that kids are not only knowledgeable of God’s Word but are able to apply His truth to their lives and face anything as disciples of Christ. 

Students

High School | Refuel

 Wednesdays

 6:30 pm

 K-Hall

 9th – 12th Grade

Refuel is our weekly worship and discipleship time for high school students.  We meet in the K-Hall from 6:30-8:00 p.m.  Each week we worship God through song, play exciting games, and learn more about God from His word.  Join us on Wednesday nights for an amazing night with friends, and bring someone with you!

Middle School | Wednesday Worship

 Wednesdays

 6:30 pm

 The Foundry

 6th – 8th Grade

Wednesdays are our weekly worship time for middle school students.  We meet downstairs in the Foundry from 6:30-8:00pm.  Each week we worship God through song, play exciting games and learn more about God from His word.  Join us on Wednesday nights for an amazing night with friends and bring someone with you!

Women

Tuesday Mornings

1 Peter: A Living Hope in Christ

by Jen Wilkin

 Led by Melanie Golightly

 Tuesdays | Jan. 14 – March 11

 9:00 – 11:00 am • Room 227

Our inheritance through Christ is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. In 1 Peter, a man of faith and flaws and eyewitness to the life of Christ, challenges us to look beyond our current circumstances to a future inheritance. He shares his concerns on big picture issues for the early church, describes believers’ true identity in Christ, and ultimately helps readers discover what it means to experience the Living Hope they have in Christ. Key themes of the study are humility, submission, and identity in Christ.

Esther: The Hidden Hand of God

by Lydia Brownback

 Led by Kate Wilson

 Tuesdays | Jan. 14 – March 25

 9:00 – 11:00 am • Pastors Reception Room

Discover how Esther, a book that does not mention God directly, implicitly points to our Lord Jesus Christ.

Revelation Parts 4

by Kay Arthur

 Led by Caroline Trammel and Lisa Bower

 Tuesdays | Jan. 14 – April 29

 9:00 – 11:00 am • Room 224

Part 4:  Passages concerning biblical prophecy, especially from the Old Testament, are included in this final study of Revelation to complete your study of eschatology.

Exalting Jesus in Psalms 1-50

by Josh Smith and Daniel Akin

 Led by Monty Sheridan

 Tuesdays | Jan. 14 – April 29

 9:00 – 11:00 am • Rooms 232-234

Take a Christ centered approach to examining the first part of the book of Psalms.  As you study, you will have time for personal reflection and theological reflection in this small group setting.

Luke in the Land

by Kristi McLelland

 Led by Christian Barnes

 Tuesdays | Jan. 14 – Feb. 25

 9:00 – 11:00 am • Rooms 228

Study snapshots from the Gospel of Luke to see where the stories of the Bible took place.  Along the way, you’ll see how Jesus, the Messiah, brought His kingdom to earth for everybody.

Women

Wednesday Evening

Exalting Jesus in Exodus

by Tony Merida

 Led by Kennedy Wiltshire

 Wednesdays | Jan. 15 – April 30

 6:30 – 8:00 pm • Room 238

Take a Christ centered approach to examining the first part of the book of Psalms.  As you study, you will have time for personal reflection and theological reflection in this small group setting.

Heaven

by Jennifer Rothschild

 Led by Cathy Schmidt

 Wednesdays | Jan. 15 – Feb. 26

 6:30 – 8:00 pm • Room 228

Explore the subject of Heaven from a biblical perspective. Separate what’s true about Heaven from what’s based on legend, media depictions, and hopeful guesses. As you walk through the study, you’ll 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.

1 Peter: A Living Hope in Christ

by Jen Wilkin

 Led by Melanie Golightly

 Wednesdays | Jan. 15 – March 12

 6:30 – 8:00 pm • Room 227

Our inheritance through Christ is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. In 1 Peter, a man of faith and flaws and eyewitness to the life of Christ challenges us to look beyond our current circumstances to a future inheritance. He shares his concerns on big picture issues for the early church, describes believers’ true identity in Christ, and ultimately helps readers discover what it means to experience the Living Hope they have in Christ. Key themes of the study are humility, submission, and identity in Christ.

Esther

by Kelly Minter

 Led by Jessica Whittington

 Wednesdays | March 5 – April 30

 6:30 – 8:00 pm • Room 228

Witness the daring faith modeled by Esther and her cousin Mordecai—a faith developed over time, rooted in the goodness of God, lived out through extraordinary circumstances, and used to change the world. Although our time looks different from Esther’s, our God is just as active and faithful today, and He has called you for such a time as this.

Men

Men’s Monday Night Bible Study

 Mondays • Beginning Feb. 3

 6:30 – 7:00 pm • Pastor’s Reception Room

Details coming soon!

Men’s Tuesday Morning Bible Study

 Tuesdays 

 6:30 am  • Pastor’s Reception Room

Join us for Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study at 6:30 am for the teaching and study of God’s word, fellowship with men of all ages, and group prayer.

Led by Nelson Schutte – nschutte@lenexabaptist.com

Every Man a Warrior

by Lonnie Berger

 Led by Jon Buckman

 Wednesdays • Jan. 15 – April 30

 6:30 – 8:00 pm • Room 236

Every Man a Warrior may be the most practical Bible study most men will ever do. It is designed specifically to deal with the issues that men face and need to succeed in. Field-tested for years, it has been used with men of all ages from teens to men in their 70s. 

Adults

Fundamentals of the Faith

by John MacArthur

 Led by Roy Browning and Tim Dykman

 Wednesdays | Jan. 15 – April 30

 6:30 – 8:00 pm • Room 232-234

Fundamentals of the Faith (FOF) provides new believers with a scripturally based foundation of the key beliefs and doctrines of the church.  For mature believers, FOF helps to further sharpen and enhance their understanding of key doctrines and equips them for evangelism and discipleship.  FOF can also be beneficial to non-believers who are interested in understanding what Christians believe and why they believe what they do.

Love and Respect

by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

 Led by Bob and Alissa Harrison 

 Wednesdays | Jan. 15 – April 30

 6:30 – 8:00 pm • Room 246

What do you want for your marriage? Want some peace? Want to feel close? Want to feel valued? Want to experience marriage the way God intended? Then why not try some Love and Respect.

Books provided on the first night of class. 

Art of Parenting

by Dennis Rainey, Barbara Rainey and Dave Boehi

 Led by Pastor Jim and Sue Fruth

 Wednesdays | Jan. 15 – March 5

 6:30 – 8:00 pm • Room 247

Make faith the core of parenting with intentional, biblical teaching and Christ-centered plans. Parents will end the study with renewed confidence, fresh insights on raising children at different ages, and a parenting plan unique to each child’s personality and gifting.

Acts: Part 2

 Led by Duane McCracken

 Wednesdays | Jan. 15 – April 30

 6:30 – 8:00 pm • Café

This verse-by-verse interactive Bible study is for Christians who are tired of “business as usual” and those who want their lives to count for God. We will penetrate the secrets of some of the most significant and exciting years of the early church and give personal resources for learning to live and release the limitless, energizing power of the risen Christ.

Adult Discipleship Class Offered in Spanish

 Led by Selvinth Maldonado

 Wednesdays | Jan. 15 – April 30

 6:30 – 8:00 pm • Room 248

Join us for a discipleship class being offered in Spanish that will focus on the fundamentals of the Christian faith.

Clase de discipulado en español | dirigido por Selvinth Maldanado | 15 de enero al 30 de abril | 18:30-20:00 | Habitación 248

Únase a nosotros para una clase de discipulado que se ofrece en español y que se centrará en los fundamentos de la fe cristiana.

Grandparenting Matters

by Larry Fowler

 Led by Kyle Wiltshire

 Wednesdays | Jan. 15 – Feb. 19

 6:30 – 8:00 pm • Room 224

Are you ready to “Grandparent on Purpose?” This study is designed to encourage and equip Christian grandparents by teaching Biblical principles that will inspire you to leave a legacy of faith to your grandchildren.  Grandparenting Matters will help you overcome obstacles, equip you with practices to implement in passing on your faith, and provide a strategy to reach the hearts of your grandchildren. God designed you to be a spiritual influencer to multiple generations.

Saturday Night Discipleship Class

Led by Brandon Harris

 Saturdays

 After Sat. Night Service

A place for adults to connect and apply God’s word to their families in an interactive, book-by-book study of the Bible.

Share Jesus without it Being Awkward

 Led by Pastor Steve Barnes

 Cafe

 Select Saturdays

 8:00 am 

Sharing Jesus without it Being Awkward is designed for believers in all stages of sharing your faith.  Even the most timid Christian can engage in Gospel conversations. This one-day training focuses on six primary components of fruitful God conversations; Preparation & Initiation through Prayer, Your Story & Sharing the Plan of SalvationThe Conversation: From “Hello to the Gospel” and Follow Through.

Cares

Finding Hope

 Pastor’s Reception Room

 1st and 3rd Monday of each month

 6:30 – 8:00 pm 

Finding Hope is a support group for families affected by addiction. The Finding Hope class will provide you with a field guide for helping you and your loved one navigate the journey of recovery. Packed with useful information, practical steps you can take, and encouraging stories from other families, Finding Hope is your foundational resource for navigating the traumatic upheaval of addiction. 

GriefShare

Led by Dr. Leif Leaf

 Room 251

 Wednesdays | Jan. 22 – April 16

 6:30 – 8:00 pm 

Choose a support group that helps you move through the grieving process. This class meets for 13 weeks and is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way

Divorce Care 

Led by Dr. Leif Leaf

 Mondays | 

 6:30 – 8:00 pm • Room 249

DivorceCare is a safe place where caring people come alongside you as you find healing from the pain of separation or divorce. Find helpful counsel to manage emotional turmoil and practical tools for decision-making.