CORNERSTONE
Couples and singles in a wide range of ages enjoying Bible-based and topical discussion.  Members share teaching responsibility.  Cornerstone is very mission-minded.  The class stocks and maintains an emergency food bank and supports the SOS phone card fund for soldiers.  Cornerstone also works with the UMYF to organize the Christmas Mission Project, providing gifts for 30 community children and their siblings.  The class enjoys several social gatherings in addition to their annual Christmas party.  Cornerstone meets in Room 407/409.  Contact Tom Hooper at 898-0287 for more information.

DIMENSIONS OF FAITH
Mid-life couples and singles studying the Bible, sharing Christian beliefs and discussing social issues. The class members share teaching responsibilities.    Dimensions of Faith collects funds throughout the year for adopting families at Thanksgiving and Christmas.  The class enjoys numerous social gatherings, including an annual Christmas party.  Dimensions of Faith meets in the Choir Room, Room 503/505.  Contact Sherrie Gilliam at 890-9699 for more information.

DISCUSSION
Adults of all ages sharing lively discussion of contemporary theology and progressive Christianity.   Conversation centers around a current book being read by class members, who take turns facilitating the discussion.  This class supports Heifer Project International and enjoys an annual Christmas party.  The Discussion Class meets in Room 506. Contact Bill and Doris Windham at 893-4563 for more information.

DON EMERSON
Adult couples and singles studying the International Lesson Series “Adult Bible Studies.”  This class is led by Dan Scott; every session opens with singing.  The class supports a number of ministries, including Children of Mexico, Community Helpers, Room in the Inn and St. Mark’s  UMYF.  The Don Emerson Class meets in the Chapel, Room 502.  Contact Joyce Arnold at 896-2597 for more information.

GENESIS NETWORK
Young singles and couples just starting their families, exploring issues of faith and life. This is a class-led, discussion-based group that studies biblical curriculum paired with life application. Genesis Network provides quarterly meals to Room in the Inn.  Class socials include dinner outings, group gatherings and cookouts, and Girls/Guys Nights Out.  Genesis Network meets in Room 406.  Contact Matt and Jennifer Marlatt at 
867-9112 for more information.

G.I.F.T.
GROWING IN FAITH TOGETHER
A new group formed in 2008 for young adults beyond college, including singles, persons newly married and those just starting their families.  This Young Adult Class meets in Room 405.  Contact Mary Beth Baker, 890-8232.

GOOD NEWS 
Cottage size group Bible study that welcomes all ages.  The Good News class meets in the Banquet Hall outside the Narthex.  The class supports Disaster Relief, local missions, and other ministries.  We have an annual Christmas Party and share in our Church’s activities.  (Cecil Smith also leads the class when needed.)  Contact Joe and Susan Green at 890-0772 for more information.

MINERVA HARRELL 
Women studying the International Lesson Series “Adult Bible Studies,” led by Florence McFerrin and Vivian Farrar.  The Minerva Harrell Class supports Martin Methodist College, the Rutherford County Food Bank, and Children of Mexico, and also provides an annual scholarship for a local ministerial student.  They have bi-monthly business luncheons and enjoy an annual Christmas party with spouses.The Minerva Harrell Class meets in the Parlor, Room 501.  Contact Aleen Wasson at 896-7667.  A satellite class meets at Adams Place, 5:00 p.m. on Sundays.  Contact Florence McFerrin at 893-2827 for more information.

MIXED BLESSINGS
Couples and singles building Christian faith and discipleship through study of the Bible and topics of faith, from medical ethics to the apostle Paul.   Members share teaching responsibilities for this discussion class.  Mixed Blessings’ current mission project is to donate paper goods and cleaning supplies for the Domestic Violence Center.  The class enjoys family picnics, an annual Christmas party, and other social gatherings through the year.   Mixed Blessings meets in the Banquet Hall just outside of the Worship Center.  Contact Russ and Sherry Galloway at 895-1637 for more information.

NEW HORIZONS
Singles and couples exploring faith and the Bible, marriage and parenting in discussion.  This class is taught by Robbie Hooper and Claudia Hunter.  New Horizons adopts a family at Christmas and supports Room in the Inn.  The class enjoys a number of social events, including a summer family picnic and annual Christmas party.New Horizons meets in Room 403.  Contact Chris Beckman, 893-1233.

PATHFINDERS 
Adults of all ages seeking God’s message for daily living through study of the Bible and supportive curriculum.  The Pathfinders support the MTSU Wesley Foundation with a monthly donation and also adopt a family from the community during the Christmas season.   The class meets in Room 504.  Contact Hughes Hurst at 895-9828 or Paul Givens at 893-3455 for more information.

SPARES AND PAIRS
A discussion class of eclectic, opinionated, fun, healthy and supportive Christian empty-nesters.  Biblical topics, current issues, contemporary religious books and other religions are studied in an informal, relaxed, caring atmosphere. Class missions include Candle Wishes, MTSU Wesley Foundation, St. Marks UMYF, a family at Christmas and Care Packages to solders in Iraq. This year the class members started the St. Marks fig farm project.  Spares and Pairs enjoys tailgating at MTSU football games and an annual Christmas gathering.  Spares and Pairs meets in Room 402/404.  Contact Vic McCauley at 890-5976 for more information.

WOMAN TO WOMAN
A new Sunday morning ministry just for women!    Join us as we study the scriptures, share our faith openly, discuss issues important to our lives today, and support one another on the path of Christian discipleship.  Woman to Woman is led by Claudia Hunter and meets in the children's Workshop Rotation wing, traveling from room to room each month (look for the sign!).
Contact Claudia Hunter at 895-4103 for more information.