Adults

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!

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. 

Going Beyond Virtual Event with Priscilla Shirer

Saturday, August 29; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Wells Fellowship Hall at First Baptist Tuscaloosa
Women of all ages will join together for worship, fellowship and to view the teaching videos from Priscilla Shirer's Going Beyond event. Cost is $10 per person (includes lunch). Ready to register? Use THIS LINK.  See event information HERE

Women's Bible Studies

Details on Fall 2026 studies coming soon!
Sunday Studies
Resume in the fall.

Monday Studies
Women on Mission Study meets the second Monday of each month at 11:30 a.m. in Wells Hall Room 2. Resumes in September.
Lunch ($6) is served at 11:30, with the study beginning immediately following. Leader: Jenny Wood.
Tuesday Studies
TEA with T online study with Teresa Pugh meets weekly on Tuesdays  at 7 p.m. Resumes in the fall.
Wednesday Studies
Wednesday morning and evening studies resume in the fall.

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 Children's Services, International Church Partnerships, Iglesia Biblica Bautista Partnership
Sav-A-Life Tuscaloosa

Contact Information

Beth Yates, Next Steps and Neighbors Minister
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, please email Keith Pugh (contact information at the bottom of the page).

Opportunities

“Triple L”: Live Long and Like it!
Triple L Monthly Meeting and Lunch: Tuesday, July 7 at 10:30 a.m.
This month's guest: Lauren Ballard, West Alabama Area Agency on Aging
Meal: Hamburgers & Hotdogs; 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
Mustang Diner:  July 14
Game Day:  July 21
Washington, D.C.:  August 13-19
Huntsville:  October 19-21
Prime Time Singers: Every 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursday, 10-11 a.m. (resumes in September)

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

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: 6:30 a.m.
Wingo Team; Wells Fellowship Hall, Room 2: 6:30 a.m.
Hurt Team; Wells Fellowship Hall, Room 1: 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Teams
Almond Team; Heritage House Towncenter: 6:30 a.m.
Zauchin Team; Wells Fellowship Hall, Room 1: 7:00 a.m.

Johnson Team; Room MB224: 6:00 p.m.
Walker Team; Student Building, 2nd floor: 7:15 p.m.
Thursday Teams
Pugh Team; Alberta Baptist Church: 6:30 a.m.
Faile Team; Wells Fellowship Hall, Room 2: 7:00 a.m.
Hogue Team; Wells Fellowship Hall, Room 2: 10:00 a.m.

Contact Information

Keith Pugh, Associate Pastor
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 Wednesdays 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.
(Not meeting during the Spring term.)

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. To learn more visit griefshare.org. (Not meeting during the Spring term.)

Gathering Times

Sunday Mornings:  8:30am & 11:00 a.m.
Life Groups at 9:45 a.m.
Wednesday Nights at 5 p.m.