Adults of all ages have many opportunities for study, spiritual growth, service, and fellowship at First Baptist. Small group studies on various topics, Scripture-intensive Sunday morning Life Groups, and numerous opportunities to serve alongside one another prepare adults for living and serving as mature Christians in today’s world.
Use this page to navigate the different opportunities available to engage in FBC Tuscaloosa’s ministry to adults of all ages. Whether you’re looking to plug into a Women’s Bible Study, a Man Team, or a Life Group, this is the place to find out more!
Use this page to navigate the different opportunities available to engage in FBC Tuscaloosa’s ministry to adults of all ages. Whether you’re looking to plug into a Women’s Bible Study, a Man Team, or a Life Group, this is the place to find out more!
FBC Women: The Women's Ministry of First Tuscaloosa
The Women’s Ministry of First Baptist Church Tuscaloosa includes Bible study, missions, prayer, discipleship, fellowship and evangelism for all women. In a time when women have more complex lives than ever before, our Women’s Ministry endeavors to help women find answers to their diverse needs and equip women to minister together as they grow in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Below you will find a number of opportunities for you to get involved with our Women’s Ministry and its initiatives. If you have any comments or questions, please call or email our Women’s Minister, Beth Yates (contact info below).
Below you will find a number of opportunities for you to get involved with our Women’s Ministry and its initiatives. If you have any comments or questions, please call or email our Women’s Minister, Beth Yates (contact info below).
Women's Bible Studies
Check out our groups for women offered throughout the year!
Click HERE to register for a study.
Click HERE to register for a study.
Sunday Studies
Precept study - Revelation, Part 4 led by Robin Ford; 3 p.m. in Room FB313. BEGINS JANUARY 11.
Click HERE to purchase the workbook or visit shop.precept.org. In this fourth and final part of our series on Revelation, observe a profound connection between John's apocalyptic visions and Old Testament prophecies, particularly regarding themes of divine judgment, restoration, and the fulfillment of God's promises, illustrating continuity between the Old and New Testaments.
Click HERE to purchase the workbook or visit shop.precept.org. In this fourth and final part of our series on Revelation, observe a profound connection between John's apocalyptic visions and Old Testament prophecies, particularly regarding themes of divine judgment, restoration, and the fulfillment of God's promises, illustrating continuity between the Old and New Testaments.
Monday Studies
Women on Mission Study meets the second Monday of each month at 11:30 a.m. in Wells Hall Room 2. BEGINS JANUARY 12.
Lunch ($6) is served at 11:30, with the study beginning immediately following. Group is currently studying What We Know About God: Theology Proper. Leader: Jenny Wood.
Lunch ($6) is served at 11:30, with the study beginning immediately following. Group is currently studying What We Know About God: Theology Proper. Leader: Jenny Wood.
Tuesday Studies
TEA with T online study with Teresa Pugh meets weekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. BEGINS JANUARY 13. Email Beth Yates for the Zoom link.
Wednesday Studies
- Precept Study: James led by Karen Garrison. Meets Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Room FB311. BEGINS JANUARY 7. This is a continuation of the study that began in Fall 2025.
- Titus: Displaying the Gospel of Grace, led by Beth Yates. Meets Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. in Room FB304A. BEGINS JANUARY 14. In this 8-session Bible study, Courtney Doctor and Hunter Beless team up to explore every verse of Paul's letter to his friend Titus. You'll see the essential connection between right belief and right character and the way both testify to the goodness of the gospel. And you’ll be reminded that our world will be attracted to the gospel when they see its beauty displayed in us. Study book: $25
- The Promise of Heaven by David Jeremiah, led by Linda Humber. Meets Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Room FB313. BEGINS JANUARY 14. Study book: $10.
In this encouraging and hopeful book, Dr. David Jeremiah opens the pages of the Bible to answer your most persistent questions about heaven, including
where heaven is, what it will look like, who will be there (and who will not), what we'll be doing for eternity, and how the hope of heaven makes a difference in our lives now.
- More Than Enough: God's Strength in Our Weakness in 2 Corinthians led by Lanelle Marchant. Meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in Room FB308. BEGINS JANUARY 14. In this 8-session, verse-by-verse study on 2 Corinthians, Christine Hoover guides you through one of Paul’s most personal letters to discover how God is the ultimate source of the strength and sufficiency you need. You’ll find that God gives you strength to go on—through troubles, disappointments, and temptations—and strength to go forth, equipping you to serve Him and compelling you to share the gospel. Study book: $15
- Titus: Displaying the Gospel of Grace, led by Beth Yates. Meets Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. in Room FB304A. BEGINS JANUARY 14. In this 8-session Bible study, Courtney Doctor and Hunter Beless team up to explore every verse of Paul's letter to his friend Titus. You'll see the essential connection between right belief and right character and the way both testify to the goodness of the gospel. And you’ll be reminded that our world will be attracted to the gospel when they see its beauty displayed in us. Study book: $25
- The Promise of Heaven by David Jeremiah, led by Linda Humber. Meets Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Room FB313. BEGINS JANUARY 14. Study book: $10.
In this encouraging and hopeful book, Dr. David Jeremiah opens the pages of the Bible to answer your most persistent questions about heaven, including
where heaven is, what it will look like, who will be there (and who will not), what we'll be doing for eternity, and how the hope of heaven makes a difference in our lives now.
- More Than Enough: God's Strength in Our Weakness in 2 Corinthians led by Lanelle Marchant. Meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in Room FB308. BEGINS JANUARY 14. In this 8-session, verse-by-verse study on 2 Corinthians, Christine Hoover guides you through one of Paul’s most personal letters to discover how God is the ultimate source of the strength and sufficiency you need. You’ll find that God gives you strength to go on—through troubles, disappointments, and temptations—and strength to go forth, equipping you to serve Him and compelling you to share the gospel. Study book: $15
First Holly Days Christmas Market
Typically the first weekend in November at First Baptist Church Tuscaloosa
Gal Pals
Questions? Contact Beth Yates to learn more about this mentoring ministry that pairs women of the church with women in the college ministry.
Missions
World Mission Offering: supports Annie Armstrong, Lottie Moon, Myers-Mallory, Lifeline Village, International Church Partnership, Iglesia Biblica Bautista Replant
Sav-A-Life Tuscaloosa
Kairos Prison Ministry: Aliceville FCI for Women
Sav-A-Life Tuscaloosa
Kairos Prison Ministry: Aliceville FCI for Women
Contact Information
Beth Yates, Minister to Women
byates@fbctuscaloosa.org | 205-345-7554
Facebook: FBC Tuscaloosa Women's Ministry
Alabama WMU: alabamawmu.org
LifeWay Women's Ministries: lifeway.com/women
byates@fbctuscaloosa.org | 205-345-7554
Facebook: FBC Tuscaloosa Women's Ministry
Alabama WMU: alabamawmu.org
LifeWay Women's Ministries: lifeway.com/women
Senior Adventure Ministry
First Baptist Church Tuscaloosa’s Senior Adult Ministry is focused on providing an atmosphere of fellowship, discipleship, and general spiritual growth for Tuscaloosa’s senior adults. There are a number of ways to get involved in serving the community at large and meeting like-minded peers on trips and at various regular meetings. Find out more below! If you have any comments or questions, or need assistance during this time, please email Keith Pugh or Kerry Lewis (contact information at the bottom of the page).
Opportunities
“Triple L”: Live Long and Like it!
Triple L Monthly Meeting and Lunch: Tuesday, December 9 at 10:30 a.m.
This month's speaker: David Woods
Cost: $6
Monthly Meetings are typically the first Tuesday of the month, 10:30 a.m. in Wells Fellowship Hall; includes lunch ($6).
Upcoming Trips and Events
Prime Time Singers: Every 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursday, 10-11 a.m.
Ways Seniors are Serving Others
Martha Ministry
Second-Hand Rose Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Sweet Dreams Ministry
Alice's Mission Dresses
Triple L Monthly Meeting and Lunch: Tuesday, December 9 at 10:30 a.m.
This month's speaker: David Woods
Cost: $6
Monthly Meetings are typically the first Tuesday of the month, 10:30 a.m. in Wells Fellowship Hall; includes lunch ($6).
Upcoming Trips and Events
Prime Time Singers: Every 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursday, 10-11 a.m.
Ways Seniors are Serving Others
Martha Ministry
Second-Hand Rose Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Sweet Dreams Ministry
Alice's Mission Dresses
Contact Information
Keith Pugh, Senior Adult Pastor
kpugh@fbctuscaloosa.org | 205-345-7554
kpugh@fbctuscaloosa.org | 205-345-7554
First Baptist Men's Ministry
FBC Tuscaloosa’s Men’s Ministry has a number of ways to get involved and get plugged into community with other Christian men. Some of these opportunities include Man Teams and Man Church. You can find out more about these events, and more, below!
Man Church
Man Church is a periodic gathering for men who desire man talk, man worship and Man Teams! Man Church provides evenings of worship, testimonies and encouragement for men of all ages.
Current Man Teams (Small Groups)
Men of all ages are invited to join one of many small groups that meet at various locations and times throughout the week. Contact the church office for more information.
Tuesday Teams
Ford Team; Heritage House Riverfront: 6:30a.m.
Hurt Team; Wells Fellowship Hall, Room 1: 6:30a.m.
Wingo Team; Wells Fellowship Hall, Room 2: 6:30a.m.
Hurt Team; Wells Fellowship Hall, Room 1: 6:30a.m.
Wingo Team; Wells Fellowship Hall, Room 2: 6:30a.m.
Wednesday Teams
Crow/Almond Team; Heritage House Towncenter: 6:30a.m.
DeLoach/Zauchin Team; Wells Fellowship Hall, Room 1: 6:30a.m.
Woods/Armour Team; Wells Fellowship Hall, Room 2: 6:30a.m.
Glover Team; FBC Media Ministry Room: 6:00p.m.
Walker Team; Wells Fellowship Hall, Room 2: 7:15p.m.
DeLoach/Zauchin Team; Wells Fellowship Hall, Room 1: 6:30a.m.
Woods/Armour Team; Wells Fellowship Hall, Room 2: 6:30a.m.
Glover Team; FBC Media Ministry Room: 6:00p.m.
Walker Team; Wells Fellowship Hall, Room 2: 7:15p.m.
Thursday Teams
McKee/Ingram Team; Wells Fellowship Hall, Room 1: 6:30a.m.
Faile Team; Wells Fellowship Hall, Room 2: 6:30a.m.
Pugh Team; Alberta Baptist Church: 7:30a.m.
Hogue Team; Wells Fellowship Hall, Room 2: 10:00a.m.
Faile Team; Wells Fellowship Hall, Room 2: 6:30a.m.
Pugh Team; Alberta Baptist Church: 7:30a.m.
Hogue Team; Wells Fellowship Hall, Room 2: 10:00a.m.
Contact Information
Keith Pugh, Associate Pastor
kpugh@fbctuscaloosa.org | 205-345-7554
kpugh@fbctuscaloosa.org | 205-345-7554
Support Ministries
DivorceCare
Find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce.
DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone.
DivorceCare meets every Wednesday from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in room 311 in the Family Ministry Building. Led by Jimmy and Vickie Duren. Learn more at divorcecare.org/about.
DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone.
DivorceCare meets every Wednesday from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in room 311 in the Family Ministry Building. Led by Jimmy and Vickie Duren. Learn more at divorcecare.org/about.
GriefShare
It hurts to lose someone. Find help at GriefShare.
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. GriefShare Interest Meeting: Wednesday, November 5 at 6 p.m. in Room 304A. To learn more visit griefshare.org.
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. GriefShare Interest Meeting: Wednesday, November 5 at 6 p.m. in Room 304A. To learn more visit griefshare.org.
Gathering Times
Sunday Mornings: 8:30am & 11:00 a.m.
Life Groups at 9:45 a.m.
Wednesday Nights at 5 p.m.
Life Groups at 9:45 a.m.
Wednesday Nights at 5 p.m.