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. If you have any comments or questions, please call or email our Women’s Minister, Beth Yates (contact info below).  

First Holly Days Christmas Market

Annually the first weekend in November at First Baptist Church Tuscaloosa.

Opportunities for Growth and Connection

Bible Studies
Small group studies for women offered throughout the year, currently meeting weekly on Sundays at 3 p.m., Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Wednesdays at 9 and 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. The monthly Women on Mission study meets the second Monday of each month at 11:30 a.m.
Summer Bible Study: “When You Pray” led by Beth Yates
Begins Wednesday, June 7 at 6 p.m. in Room FB308 (Family Ministry Building). Each session will stand alone and will feature a different Bible teacher each week. Teachers include Kelly Minter, Jackie Hill Perry, Jen Wilkin, Jennifer Rothschild, Jada Edwards, and Kristi McLelland. Cost for book: $20 
Women’s Fitness Class
Meets Sundays at 5:30 p.m. in Room FB313, led by Sheri Warren.
This class is for women age 18 and up and includes a variety of fitness activities based on the needs of the class.
Mentoring Ministry
Contact Beth Yates to join our mentoring ministry that pairs women of the church with women in the college ministry. You may also print and complete the mentoring profile and return it to Beth.
Missions
World Mission Offering: supports Annie Armstrong, Lottie Moon, Myers-Mallory, Lifeline Village Maternity Home, International Church Partnership
Military Care Packages Project
Maternity Home Mission Project
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
Twitter: @FBCTWomen
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 Donna McCown (contact information at the bottom of the page).

Opportunities

“Triple L”: Live Long and Like it!
Monthly Meetings: Typically the first Tuesday of the month, 10:30 a.m. in Wells Fellowship Hall; includes lunch ($6).
June Meeting: Tuesday, June 6; Speaker: LaDerrick Smith, Executive Director of Caring Days
Upcoming Trips and Events
Prime Time Singers: Every 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursday, 10-11 a.m.
Game Day: Tuesday, June 13, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cooking Show with Pat Kibbey: Tuesday, June 27

Ways Seniors are Serving Others
Martha Ministry
Second-Hand Rose Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Sweet Dreams Ministry

Contact Information

Keith Pugh, Senior Adult Pastor
kpugh@fbctuscaloosa.org | 205-345-7554
Donna McCown
donna@fbctuscaloosa.org | 205-632-3054

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, Man Church, and the Men’s Invitational Golf Tournament. You can find out more about these events, and more, below! 

Men's Invitational Golf Tournament

The annual Men’s Invitational Golf Tournament is Thursday, June 1 at Ol’ Colony Golf Complex. The cost for this Four-Man Scramble event is $125 per person (or $500 per team). Includes lunch, green and cart fees, driving range, on-course beverages. Registration deadline is Thursday, May 18. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Good Samaritan Clinic. Use this link to register, or pick up a brochure and complete the enclosed registration form.

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. Events typically occur in February and August.

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.
Tuesdays, 6:30 a.m. - Ford Team; Heritage House Riverfront
Tuesdays, 6:30 a.m. - Wingo Team; Student Building
Wednesdays, 6:30 a.m. - Crow Team; Heritage House Towncenter
Wednesdays, 7:00 a.m. - DeLoach Team; Wells Fellowship Hall, Room 1
Wednesdays, 7:00 a.m. - Woods/Robinson/Armour Team; Wells Fellowship Hall, Room 2
Wednesdays, 7:15 p.m. - Walker Team; Wells Fellowship Hall, Room 2
Thursdays, 6:30 a.m. - McKee Team; Wells Fellowship Hall, Room 1
Thursdays, 7:00 a.m. - Faile Team; Wells Fellowship Hall, Room 2
Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. - Pugh Team; Alberta Baptist Church
Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. - Langkawel Team, Room MB228
Thursdays, 10 a.m. - Hogue Team; Wells Fellowship Hall, Room 2

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 every  Wednesday, 5:30-7:00 p.m. in room 311 in the Family Ministry Building.  Led by Jimmy and Vickie Duren.

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 meets Sundays, 3:00-5:00 p.m. in room 309 in the Family Ministry Building.  Led by Robert and Carolyn McNutt. (Not currently meeting)