At Gayton Baptist, our heart is simple: to be disciples who make disciples of all generations. A disciple is someone who follows Jesus and grows to become more like Him — and discipling others means walking alongside them and encouraging their faith to grow, too.
Discipleship isn’t one-size-fits-all. It happens in many ways:
- In larger gatherings where we worship together, learn from God’s Word, serve, and build community
- In smaller groups where we pray, study, connect, and support one another
- And in personal rhythms of reflection, learning, and daily spiritual growth
We’re already seeing God do great things here — through Bible studies, small groups, and ministry opportunities — but we believe there’s even more ahead. In a world that’s more “connected” than ever yet still feels lonely, we want to build deeper, more meaningful relationships that reflect the love of Christ.
That’s why this fall, we’re inviting everyone to join us for a churchwide Zoom study, “Find Your People” by Jennie Allen, all about building authentic, lasting community. We’ll meet Wednesdays at 5:00pm through November 5 (and recordings will be available if you miss a session). Then, on Sundays at 9:30am, we’ll gather for a short time of prayer in the church café. Handouts will also be available in our Discipleship Corner.
No matter your age or stage of life, you’re invited to be part of this journey. As we learn and grow together, we trust God will strengthen our church family — and send us out with even greater love, purpose, and unity.
(See Below for Zoom Link)
💻 Join Our “Find Your People” Zoom Study
🗓️ Wednesdays at 5:00 PM (Oct. 1 – Nov. 5)
👉 Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82634711385?pwd=9tgHlvUbnEhlTXw6ACnDOcRfkpOhcm.1
📍 Meeting ID: 826 3471 1385
🔑 Passcode: 840405
Can’t make it live? Each session will be recorded so you can watch later!
Sunday Morning Bible Study Class Descriptions
Sunday Morning Bible Studies
9:00am
Bridges is a class for both men and women, adults of all ages (predominantly empty-nesters, but all are welcome)! They enjoy topical Bible studies, studies on books of the Bible and praying for one another. This is a great community sharing in discussion, study and fellowship!
They meet the hour before our church’s morning worship service at 10:00am! What a great way to prepare your heart for worship! (Note: No Kids Min is offered during this hour.)
Bible Study Hour - 11:00 am
Sojourners is a class for adults, predominantly senior adults (60+). This is a lecture and discussion style Bible study featuring individual lessons based on a monthly theme. Each participant receives their own Study Guide which includes daily Bible readings related to the week's lesson.
Harmony is a class for adults and is a lecture and discussion style Bible study class using Right Now media as a resource, studying books of the BIble and enjoying relevant topical studies as well.
The Women’s Class is a class for women of all ages. They study books of the Bible or any book that correlates with one of the Bible books. They pray for one other and enjoy fellowship outside of the church as well.
Uplift is a new class welcoming a mixed age group of adults from 30’s and 40’s on up through empty-nesters and retired folks! This is a new and growing community, using Right Now media as a resource, this class has a conversational and discussion style approach to studying the books of the Bible and enjoying topical studies as well.
Parents is a growing class inviting anyone who is a parent to come enjoy community and Bible study together. Whether the parent of a little one, a young one or a teenager, this is a great place to connect with other parents in prayer, encouragement, and support while opening the Word together in study.
Beyond is a great community group for young adults ages 18 ≈ 35 including singles and marrieds, college students, grad students and career professionals. Together in a conversational style environment, and using Bible study guides, they study different books of the Bible or topical studies in 6-10 week intervals. They study and pray together each Sunday morning and are invited to also participate in our Young Adult LifeNights each Wednesday evening for worship, community and scriptural encouragement.
Youth Brunch Bible Study is a class for our 6th-12th grade students. These middle and high school students enjoy light brunch refreshments and share in community before launching into the current Bible study time. The Bible studies range from Bible character studies to book studies to seeing what the Word teaches on specific topics. Throughout the year, we strive to balance our time between the Old and New Testaments. They study and pray together, and also are informed of all of our upcoming youth ministry events including our Sunday night LifeNights.
There is Kids Ministry Programming for Nursery (birth - 3yr), Preschool (4yr - Pre-K), and Elementary (K-5) during Worship at 10:00am and at 11:00am.
For Who? - Anyone interested!
What is this? - A devotional study that explores the names of God and allows participants to develop a deeper and closer relationship with Him. Understanding His many names helps us to understand His character, His power, His comfort and His love!
When? - Every Wednesday evening from 6:00pm-6:45pm
Where? - In the Pumphouse Cafe, upstairs at Gayton Baptist Church
Why? - To grow closer to the Lord while growing in our Christian community!
How to get involved? - Simply bring your Bible, pen and paper (and if possible, your friends), and come join us! Commit to coming to as many as you can! Feel free to bring your dinner with you and you can eat while we meet. We will start sharply at 6:00 and anyone who wishes to arrive early at 5:30 for socializing or eating your dinner is welcome! And again, pass the word and bring friends!
Join our Women's Bible Study each Wednesday from 9:30 - 11:30 am. We will study Beth Moore's, "To Live Is Christ: The Life and Ministry of Paul." Participants should order the workbook before the first meeting. Contact Office@gayton.church for more details.
Taming the Tongue
Last week we reflected on The Word itself. This week, let’s turn our attention to the word on our tongue. My concordance lists 137 references to the tongue throughout Scripture — a reminder that this small, three-inch muscle clearly holds great significance.
Just as a fingerprint is unique, so is the imprint of a human tongue. With our hands, we leave our mark on the world by how we act toward others; with our tongues, we leave our mark by how we speak to them. Both legacies can be offered for good or for harm.
Perhaps this is why God gives us such repeated instruction about our speech — for “out of the mouth, the heart speaks.” We can choose to speak love or hatred, lies or truth. Because of our sinful nature, the heights of goodness and the depths of evil can both come from the same mouth.
To think before we speak — to choose healing words over hurtful ones — requires intention. It calls for self-awareness, gratitude for the life we’ve been given, and a desire to leave the world a little better than we found it.
An old English proverb says, “Faults are thick when love is thin.” I prefer to reverse it: Faults are thin when love is thick. And what greater reason do we have to love than knowing the Faultless One who loves and forgives us completely — even when our words fall short.
One hundred thirty-seven references… let’s chew on those for a while.
Wendy Jones
Discipleship Council
