ADULT GROUPS
ABOUT
Our Adult Groups Ministry seeks to connect members of Highland to community to grow in faith, fellowship, and to be on mission for the good of the church, their neighbors, and the world in accordance with the example given to us in the early church in Acts 2:42 “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.”
The role of the local church is to equip believers to be ministers of the Gospel in word and deed. At Highland, we do this primarily through preaching, teaching, and living out God’s Word through corporate worship, Adult Bible Fellowships, Bible Studies, Community Groups, and Soul Care.
ADULT BIBLE FELLOWSHIP
Adult Bible Fellowships (ABFs) are Bible study classes that meet weekly on Sundays on Highland’s Campus to grow in the knowledge of God’s word and to build community in your specific life stage or multi-generationally.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”
Individual Adult Bible Fellowship classes will take a break for the summer months and resume on August 23. In the meantime, join us for Summer Study on Sunday mornings in the Chapel.
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Primetime
Married Couples & Singles; Ages 50 & Older
Reuven & Janet Ross; Bill & Mary Ann Thomas
Location: Second Floor of the Education Building Fellowship Hall B, C
Although all ages are welcome, PrimeTime consists primarily of married couples and singles, ages 50 and older, who worship, study Scripture, and pray together.
Empty Nest
Married Couples & Singles; Empty Nesters
Kyle and Jana Cox, Ron and Leslie Marvel, Rob and Shelli Sellers
Location: Third Floor of the Education Building, Room 313
The Empty Nest class invites couples and singles, whose children have left home (not a requirement), to study God’s word and find fellowship with other believers in a similar season of life.
Young Married/Young Families
Young Married Couples/Families with Young Children
Sterling & Elizabeth Hill; Travis & Berry Blake
Location: Chapel Sanctuary
This ABF exists to encourage and equip one another as brothers and sisters in Christ to be better disciples and disciple-makers, in our homes and beyond, through the study of Scripture, service in the church, and fellowship with one another.
ESL BIBLE FELLOWSHIP/COMUNIÓN BÍBLICA ESL
Ingles Como Segundo Lenguaje; Co-Educativo;
Estudio Bíblico Multi-Generacional
Rosy Bautista-Ramos
Edificio de Educación: Primer Piso, Sala 116
Clases con una comunidad bilingüe que comparte un cruce de culturas Americana e Hispana que buscan conectar a creyentes que hablan inglés o español. Buscan preparar a nuestros vecinos de ESL para romper, captar y comprender mejor la barrera del idioma inglés a través del estudio y la enseñanza de la palabra de Dios. Cada año estudian/traducen y discuten los sermones actuales del Pastor John.
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The Harbor
Parents of Teens
Randy Morrison; Jay mathis
Location": First Floor of the Wellness Center, Multi-Purpose Room B
Growing as disciples. Raising disciples.
Harbor ABF exists to equip parents to grow as disciples of Christ and to help them make disciples of their children through biblical teaching, prayer, authentic community, wise counsel, and practical application.
Homebuilders
Growing Families
Curtis & Dache Schroeder; John & Marissa Snider; Jon & Shae Phillips
Location: Second Floor of the Education Building, Fellowship Hall B, C
HomeBuilders is a Christ-centered community of parents, married or single, with children. With guidance from several seasoned parents, our conversations and studies focus on growing in faith, encouraging one another, and building our families based on Biblical truths.
KoinoniaParents of Young Children
Eric & Darian Schmeltekopf; Ethan & Sarah Moore
Location: First Floor of the Wellness Center, Multi-Purpose Room A
Acts uses the Greek word ‘Koinonia’ (coin-o-neeya) to describe the strong fellowship of the early church. This class focuses on that Biblical community and fellowship, and seeks to be a place where we Gather, Grow, and Go together. Koinonia is rooted in the study of God’s Word, but we will also seek to Grow through the sharing of testimonies, mentorship, and accountability, with a view to applying the Gospel in our daily lives. Koinonia is for parents, whether married or single, and those thinking about becoming parents.
EN ESPAÑOL
Español Como Primera Lengua; Co-Educativo;
Multi-generacional
Enrique Galindo
CENTRO DE BIENESTAR: PRIMERA PLANTA, SALA PIEDRA ANGULAR
Te invitamos a unirte a nuestra clase donde estudiaremos verdades bíblicas sobre el reflejo de lo espiritual en lo terrenal. Estudiamos cómo ser transformados al ser hijos adoptivos de Dios, ser Herederos, hechos a Su imagen y el plan de Dios para la vida de los creyentes.
Precepts
Co-ed; Multi-Generational
Billy & Yerusha Kretschmer
Location: Third Floor of the Education Building, Room 314
Precepts is open to all ages of men and women. Precepts is an in-depth inductive Bible study which studies Scripture verse-by-verse. We study, underline, and discuss Scripture looking for the meaning of the text and how it applies to our lives.
God’s Nations
Co-ed; Multi-Cultural; Multi-Generational
Miles Phillips; Justin Adeyemi; Marcus Wameyo
Location: Third Floor of the Education Building, Room 315
God’s Nations includes people from different cultures across the world studying God’s Word and its relevance to different contexts. It welcomes people of all ages and cultures, including the US. This international class is a multi-generational family ABF.
S A L TSingle Adults Learning Together; Ages 36 & Older
Brad & Martha Roye; Kevin Sweet; Janet Atkins
Location: Third Floor of the Education Building, Room 313
S A L T, Single Adults Learning Together, welcomes single adults, 36 and older, to study the Bible and learn how to apply it to our lives and in our spheres of influence. Our goal is to grow in the knowledge of God’s Word and in Christlikeness.
Generations
Women; Multi-Generational
Jennifer Durham; Lou Ann Olson; Marilyn Crone; Lauren Farish
Location: Chapel, Room C1
The women of Generations are active in many areas of ministry at Highland and enjoy being with other women across generational lines, praying for one another, supporting one another, and fellowshipping together. They desire to serve the church, each other, and other women in our city and around the world.
The Journey
Co-ed; Multi-Generational
Paul & Caryn Williams; Kevin Dougherty; Mark Kelly
Location: Chapel Sanctuary
The Journey is made up of multi-generational couples and singles. This class is a verse-by-verse Bible study with an emphasis on exegesis. Discussion during the class with a goal to practical application is encouraged. Prayer is emphasized.
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Engaged and NewlyWeds
Engaged AND Newly Married Couples (0-3 Years)
Nathan & Kaitlin Stone; Mark & Beth Beaird
Location: Third Floor of the Education Building, Room 315
At Engaged and Newlywed ABF, engaged and newly married couples will find a place to grow in faith, connect with others, and be encouraged. With Biblical teaching and guidance, we walk alongside you as you build a strong, Christ-centered marriage.
Young Adults
Co-ed; Ages Post-College to 35
Luke McCowan; Ashley Solomon
Location: Third Floor of the Education Building, Room 313
Young Adult Bible Fellowship seeks to achieve Biblical and relational depth, as we believe both of these can and should be found in the person of Jesus Christ and His church.
Young Married/Young Families
Young Married Couples/Families with Young Children
Scott & Kellianne Layton; Michael & Mary Burton Smith
Location: Second Floor of the Education Building, Fellowship Hall
This ABF exists to encourage and equip one another as brothers and sisters in Christ to be better disciples and disciple-makers, in our homes and beyond, through the study of Scripture, service in the church, and fellowship with one another.
Countdown To MarriageEngaged Couples
Darrell & Cindy Janecka
Location: Wellness center, Multi-purpose Den
Preparing for marriage is more than planning a wedding—it’s building a foundation for life. This 6-week class creates a safe, authentic space for couples to grow together through biblical teaching, meaningful conversation, and practical, real-life tools. With interactive elements and honest dialogue, couples will be equipped to pursue a healthy, Christ-centered marriage.
Multi-Generational
Co-ed; Multi-Generational
Kyle Van Pelt, Mark Kelly, Chris Allman
Location: Wellness Center, Multi-Purpose Room A & B
This multi-generational ABF is for singles and couples, with young adults to senior adults. This group will focus on studying God’s Word, seeking both deep understanding and real-life application. There will be an emphasis on meaningful discussion, building community, and a commitment to prayer.
If you would like to connect to a group, contact Alex Cook , and we will help you do so!
BIBLE STUDY
Our Bible Studies are dedicated to the in-depth study of God's Word in the context of relationship. Highland Bible Studies are offered each Fall and Spring semester on Wednesday nights or Thursday mornings. We gather at round tables to build community and a large group teaching time.
Highland Men and Highland Women will kick off our Fall Bible studies on the book of Romans on Wednesday Sept. 9 and Thursday Sept. 10.
You can register for the Fall Women's Bible Study or the Men's Bible Study below.
SOUL CARE
Soul Care Groups provide a safe and compassionate environment for those seeking healing from sin and suffering through Christ, His Word, and biblical community. If you are experiencing grief, brokenness, divorce, addiction, infertility, sin's harmful effects, suffering, and hurt, please consider joining us on a Thursday night and contact Aaron Harder.
Kicking off Sept. 3, each Thursday will begin with worship, teaching, and testimonies at 6:30pm in the Chapel, followed by small groups meeting across Highland's campus until 8:30pm.
Childcare is offered through 5th grade.
Workbooks are sold on site.
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re:generation walks participants through the 12 steps of biblical healing in the context of authentic community. There is no quick fix for life's brokenness. Instead, through consistent, committed discipleship based on God's Word, countless people have uncovered and found freedom from struggles like substance abuse, codependency, pornography, eating disorders, pride, depression, fear, control, emotional/physical abuse, same-sex attraction, people-pleasing, anger, obsessive thoughts, and more.
Click HERE to register!
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re:generation walks participants through the 12 steps of biblical healing in the context of authentic community. There is no quick fix for life's brokenness. Instead, through consistent, committed discipleship based on God's Word, countless people have uncovered and found freedom from struggles like substance abuse, codependency, pornography, eating disorders, pride, depression, fear, control, emotional/physical abuse, same-sex attraction, people-pleasing, anger, obsessive thoughts, and more.
Click HERE to register!
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Beginning Thursday, September 3, Soul Care - re|engage will meet weekly until Thursday, December 10, from 6:30-8:30pm in various rooms on Highland’s campus.
re|engage is discipleship-based enrichment for every marriage - the healthy, the struggling, and the broken. This ministry draws married couples to the church, giving them a safe place to move toward oneness through small groups, teaching, and stories of hope.
The cost for materials is $15 per person.
Scholarships are available based on need. Click HERE to register!
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Aaron Harder at Aaron-Harder@hbcwaco.org.
COUNTDOWN TO MARRIAGE
Legacy Family Ministries will host its Countdown to Marriage class on Highland's campus on Sunday evenings from 5:15-6:30pm. A small group of engaged couples will interact and discuss Biblical and practical teachings concerning marriage. This is a six-week class that begins Sept. 27 and concludes with a weekend retreat. Each person receives their own workbook. You can register for Countdown HERE.
COST: $175 per person
RESOURCES
Right Now Media
Discipleship Resources
BIBLE STUDIES
Highland Bible Studies are written with the people of Highland in mind and are used in our midweek Bible studies for men and women. These workbooks use the inductive study method to equip men and women with the tools to know God accurately and intimately through His Word. Current Highland Inductive studies available include the following books of the Bible:
Exodus, Mark, Hosea, Ephesians, two part study of Acts, and 1&2 Peter. To purchase a workbook or to receive a free downloadable PDF, contact Alex Cook.
ADULTS STAFF
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Jeremy Daniel
Grow Pastor: Adults/Care
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Josh Duinker
Groups Pastor
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Aaron Harder
Soul Care and Men’s Discipleship Minister
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Amanda Grace Brunell
Adults/Grow Admin
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Kiersten Adams
Grow Associate: Shine (Special Needs)
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Alex Cook
Groups Assistant: Assimilation/Coordinator