Adult Ministry

Westwood offers multiple ministry expressions to help adults grow in their faith.

Sunday School

There are distinct classes for adults The classes are diverse in their approach to teaching and in the curricula they choose.

Classes use curricula from Smyth & Helwys, Nurturing Faith, BaptistWay Press, and others that they believe will meet the needs of their class. Each class attempts to meet the individual and corporate needs of its members through study and fellowship. Many classes engage in mission projects and are active in ministry outside the class time.

Our overall goal is to provide an environment of lifelong learning that enables adults to mature in faith, deepen relationships, and learn to invest their God-given gifts in ministry. We want to assist you in finding a class which meets your needs and in which you can grow and serve.

Westwood also provides short term special focus small group Bible study experiences during the Sunday School hour.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES:

Adult Sunday School teachers and literature: (Of note, there are no age-specific classes for adults and most classes tend to be wide ranges of age except as noted below.) Guests are welcome to visit a different class each Sunday to find where you are most comfortable.

Adult 15—Mostly 70’s and up.

Adults 5 – Typically 60s and up. Zoom and in-person format.

Adults 12 – This class has a discussion format.

International Friends – For international students who want to study the Bible in English.

Adults 14 – This is a Bible book-based study for adults of all ages.

Adults 7 -. Wide age range, for persons who enjoy an interactive class and large group discussion.

Intergenerational Single Adults – Single and single again – divorced, widowed or never married, mid-40s and up.

Young Families, Adults 2 –Parents of young children and grade school children.

Adults 8 – Informal, “conversational” expository study of various books of the Bible to learn what the Word has to say about everyday life, spiritual growth, what we believe, social issues, and family life. Wide age range – from early 40’s and up.

Adults 1 – Parents of youth, college, and young adults.

Adults 3 – Wide age range from the early forties to seventy-something; this class is for persons who like Bible study and lively discussion.

Prayer Life

Westwood hosts an open early morning intimate prayer gathering on Tuesday mornings.

A newer tradition for us have become annual Deacon led prayer focus gatherings. For the past several years our Deacons have hosted a number of small group prayer and fellowship gatherings where people could share their prayer needs and spend time praying together.

Special Events

Wednesday evening and weekday short term special focused small group book studies, video series, and Bible studies.
Short term focused learning opportunities like: parenting, relationships, finances, spiritual disciplines (prayer, Bible study, worship, service), stress/crisis, and mental health