Group One - Hosts Adam & Dana Geerts - The Book of Revelation

Andrew Davis

The Glory of Christ and the Health of His Church  (Revelation 1-5)

In the first five chapters of Revelation, we have an awesome and unforgettable picture of the glorified Christ-resurrected and walking through seven golden lampstands; exalted and seated on the throne of God surrounded by heavenly worship.  We also have Christ's clear messages to seven local churches, a timeless insight into what Christ thinks of His church.  In these five chapters, we will be led to consider the greatness of the risen Christ and the attributes of a healthy local church.  Please join us and have your heart strengthened by the Word of God, prayer, and fellowship.

Kid Friendly

Group Two - Hosts Andy & Elisa Winn- The Gospel According to Mark

Herbert Rivera & Andy Winn

The Gospel According to Mark

The Gospel of Mark is a vivid, action packed, riveting account of the life of Jesus.  This HF will study the Gospel of Mark to better understand the life and ministry of Jesus, and to also learn how we can use this Gospel to teach others about Jesus.  Mark is an excellent Gospel to use when talking to a co-worker, neighbor, classmate, family member, or friend about who Jesus was, why He came, and what it means to follow Him.  We look forward to enjoying fellowship, praying for one another, studying the Gospel, and discussing how we use this Gospel to advance the name of Christ.    

 Kid Friendly

Group Three - Hosts Mark & Shelia Carpenter - The Gospel According to Luke

Tim Pyrant & Kevin Schaub

The Gospel of the Savior for All People

Luke's Gospel presents a continuous theme-the arrival of God's salvation and the fulfillment of His promises, available now to all people everywhere.  It also presents the life of Jesus in close quarters.  For example, in the Zacchaeus episode, a chief tax collector responds to Jesus' personal message of God's love for the lost.  Luke also captures the mission of the Savior in a dramatic travel narrative that lasts 10 chapters in which Jesus resolutely sets out for Jerusalem to be killed on a cross in order to accomplish our salvation.  Luke calls on us to walk with Jesus in this book.  Come study Luke with us, as we seek to know Jesus better and to see how we are called to join His mission-the mission to make Him known as the Savior for all people.  

 Kid Friendly

Group Four - Hosts Roger & Becky Manuel- The Book of Psalms

Tom Geers

Meditations in Psalms

Have you ever experienced discouragement or dryness in you walk with Christ, or the need for spiritual nourishment?  This Home Fellowship will be a fantastic study and discussion of the riches found in Psalms!  We will find encouragement and refreshment from the words, phrases, and verses of the hymnbook of the Hebrew people.  This Home Fellowship enjoys every moment together and we invite you to join this sweet time of fellowship.

Group Five - Hosts Jim & Susan Eaker- Sermon Application Review

Paul Campbell

Based on Sunday morning's sermon, we will seek to review and apply the Biblical teachings from the sermon to our present individual lives.  Basically, we will discuss:

1) What does God want me to know?

2) What does God want me to believe?

3) What does God want me to do?

As a byproduct of the discussion, we hope to learn from each other and to be encouraged in our journey of obedience to Christ.  As Oswald Chambers said, "One step toward obedience is worth years of study about it."

 Kid Friendly - Allergy Alert, Inside Cat

Group Six - Hosts Eric & Lori Kaufman - The Book of Psalms

Flynn Cratty

Selections from God's Own Songbook

For millennia, God's people have looked to the Psalms to guide them through trials, discouragement, and doubt.  These ancient poems still speak today, teaching us how to live evergreen lives rooted in trust in the one true God.  Each week we will choose one Psalm for study, discussion, and prayer with an eye toward application and encouragement.  All are welcome. 

Kid Friendly

Group Seven - Hosts Bob & Linda Hatcher - Paul's Second Letter to Timothy

Blake Woodlief

Paul's Second Letter to Timothy

In prison and facing death, Paul writes his second letter to Timothy.  With a loving charge, Paul challenges Timothy to remain focused and faithful to Christ and His teaching.  Timothy is reminded of the solid foundation of his ministry and the need not only to continue but to pass it along.  All Christians can find instruction, wisdom, and encouragement for their own lives in this letter.  You're welcome to join us as we study 2 Timothy.  May we "fan into flame the gifts" from God and find encouragement to persevere.

Kid Friendly

Group Eight - Hosts John & Ashley Perry -Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians

Eric Campbell

To Those Sanctified in Christ Jesus

According to John Calvin, Paul's first letter to the Corinthians is "no less difficult than valuable."  While the epistle presents its own share of interpretive challenges, perhaps no other biblical book presents such a practical knowledge of God and His grace, the lordship of Christ, and the work of the Holy Spirit.  It covers many topics of interest to modern day Christians, such as leadership, teaching, pluralism, sexuality, and worship.

Most importantly, the book seeks to answer how the death and resurrection of Jesus,  as emphasized in chapters 1-15, teaches us how to live.  Come study the book of 1 Corinthians with us as we mine some of the challenging topics and treasures of this often overlooked epistle!

Kid Friendly

Group Nine - Hosts Greg & Missy Fox - Paul's Letter to the Philippians

Eric Wills

Have This Mind Among Yourselves
Paul's letter to the Philippians has many familiar verses:  "I thank my God in all my remembrance of you," "to live is Christ and to die is gain," the Christ hymn in chapter two, "do all things without grumbling or questioning," "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me" all come to mind.  In this year-long study, we will examine these passages and more, with an emphasis on transforming our lives to be more like Christ and to live for His glory, not our own.  Furthermore, we will seek to use this study as an impetus to memorize the entire book of Philippians using the "Partnering to Remember" method.

Kid Friendly

Group Ten - Ashok & Michelle Nachnani - Paul's First Letter to the Thessalonians

Brent Aucoin, Ron Halbrooks, & Ashok Nachnani

The Book of 1 Thessalonians

Christ has died.  Christ is risen.  Christ will come again.  For centuries Christians have proclaimed these central truths.  The Gospel that began in space and time will ultimately be fulfilled at Christ's return.  And as we wait for Christ, we find both encouragement from the Gospel and a reason for hope.  Join us as we study Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians, which addresses these issues, seeking to enlighten our minds, lift our hearts, and more faithfully imitate the Lord.

Kid Friendly

Group Eleven - Hosts Ryan & Kimberly Hutchinson - Paul's Letter to the Philippians

Michael Travers

The Book of Philippians

How many times during the day do you think of the needs of other people?  If you are like most, it only happens when a need is presented to you.  However, in Philippians we see that Jesus, the creator and sustainer of all things, sought others as more important than Himself.  How can we learn to become selfless like Christ?  Walk through Philippians with us to see how Christ, Paul, Epaphroditus, and the Philippian church can instruct us on seeking the benefit of others and the accompanying joy that will benefit us. 

 Kid Friendly - Allergy Alert, Inside Dog

Group Twelve - Hosts David & Annette Batchelor - The Gospel According to Mark

Brad Estes

The Gospel According to Mark

We are delighted to host a Home Fellowship that is open to the church body and will intentionally reach out to the international community, mostly scholars who are studying at Duke University.  It has been a joy to host individuals from all over the world at FBC over the years and to carefully go through the scriptures and study the life of Jesus Christ.

This Home Fellowship will be an introduction to the life of Jesus through the Gospel of Mark.  We invite you to join us as we seek to build relationships with international students and scholars from around the world and discuss the joy of a relationship with Jesus Christ.  You will be incredibly blessed.

Kid Friendly

South Durham Church Plant

Adam Darnell &Christian Jernigan

Do you live in South Durham and want a place where you can bring your neighbors and friends? Then please consider a South Durham Church Home Fellowship. Home Fellowships are a place for visitors and members of South Durham Church to sharpen one another in an environment welcoming to non-believers.