The Adult Ministry program offers opportunities to live the abundant life in Christ, using the Holy Bible as our standard. Its programs proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and encourage a personal faith. We strive to love others as God loves us and assist the community of believers to love God first and serve him appropriately.
We encourage adults to reach UP to God in passionate worship, reach IN to one another as we grow through the study of God’s Word, and reach OUT to others with the good news of Jesus. Our Communities are intentional gatherings of adults with the common purpose of discovering what it means to be fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Our doors are always open to guests and the making of new friends in Christ!
Men's Gatherings
Men
We have a passion to help men become devoted disciples of Jesus Christ and to help lead others to Him as well. We desire to be transformed, sanctified, and prepared for all that God has for us. We desire to live the glorious life and purpose for which we were created. As Brothers in Christ, we serve Him, each other and the world He so loves – to His glory.
Men’s Intercessory Prayer Group
6:30 am – Thursday @ CTS Prayer Room
We meet to pray over our families, church, nation, and world. Afterwards, whoever can stay meets for coffee at a local restaurant.
Contact: pastor@cts.org
Men’s Bible Study
8:30 am – 1st & 3rd Saturdays @ Room 205
Using God’s Word, the participants share facilitation and discuss a variety of subjects that help them grown in their relationship with Jesus.
Contact: Scott Sperry (scottwsperry@comcast.net)
Men’s Bible Study
7:30 am – 2nd & 4th Saturdays, Location varies
Using God’s Word, the participants share facilitation and discuss a variety of subjects that help them grow in their relationship with Jesus.
Contact: Barry Voss (barryvoss@comcast.net)
Women's Gatherings
Women
Women today are looking for fresh and fun ways to connect with other women and with Jesus. Not only do we offer Bible studies and an occasional tea or retreat, we seek to provide something new and different. Something relevant and relational that meets women where they are today. Reaching and connecting women in and outside the church, our women’s ministry events are filled with fun and energy. All women need girlfriends! And that’s what we are about – helping women connect to other women and to Jesus. We invite you to come and grow with us!
Women In The Word
9:30 am – Wednesday @ Room 201
This study meets each Wednesday morning from mid-August through May. The group offers worship, community, Bible Study, and a presentation, topic, or discussion of interest to women.
Contact: Sheri Nelson (jsnelson@bellsouth.net)
Ladies’ Bible Study
10 am – Thursday @ Room 203
This group of ladies gathers for study, fellowship and prayer in a supportive environment for the journey of life.
Contact: Kim Sperry (kimandscottsperry@comcast.net)
Small Group Bible Studies
Small Group Bible Studies
Wednesday Evening Bible Study
7 pm – Wednesdays @ CTS, Location varies
Join us as we walk through God’s Word together. Open to all ages. Discussion based, with a focus on applying God’s timeless truths to our lives today.
Contact: Pastor Aaron (pastoraaron@cts.org)
Christ Care Group
12:30 pm – Alternating Sundays @ Various Homes
We seek to grow closer to God by getting to know Him better through His Word and through serving His creation. We believe that He has called us into relationship and that by living life together in small community we can experience Him fully.
Contact: Kevin Munley (kmunley@bellsouth.net), Kay Hibbard (kayhibbard@aol.com)
Midsize Community
Midsize Communities
Midsize Communities at Christ the Shepherd are communities of 15-40 people who are connected to one another through a similar situation in life or a common task and seek to shape their lives around Jesus as they grow together. They meet on-site at CTS on either Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings. Take a look at the communities below to see if one might be a fit for you.
Emmaus
9:40 am – Sunday @ Room 204
On the road to Emmaus two disciples met and journeyed with Jesus. This community does the same and enjoys a growing bond with one another as faith in Christ grows.
Contact: Lou Ingwersen (lii@bellsouth.net); Jane Ingwersen (jchiang1@bellsouth.net)
CrossTalk
9:40 am – Sunday @ Room 201
All adults are invited to the CrossTalk community as we enjoy fellowship (including tasty food) and lively Bible study discussion in a caring environment
Contact: Gary/Ferne Church (garychurch@gmail.com), Barb Kuester (awkuester@aol.com), Kevin Munley kmunley@bellsouth.net
Telos
9:40 am – Sunday @ Room 203
A targeted community for those in the life seasons of pre-marriage, early marriage, and child-bearing. Here we seek direction and grounding from God’s Word, as well as, the support of other Christians dealing with similar challenges.
Note: You do not need to be married or engaged to join this group! We see significant value in thinking about these life stages before you get there.
Contact: Pastor Aaron (pastoraaron@cts.org)
Young Adults
6:30 pm – Sundays @ Various Homes
A place for young adults (20s & 30s) to do life together. We meet several times per month in each other’s homes for dinner, fellowship, and Bible study.
Contact: Pastor Aaron (pastoraaron@cts.org)