tabernacle baptist church

Circles of
Growth

We’re doing life TOGETHER

Circles of Growth Small Groups gets you connected with a community of people with shared interests journeying through similar stages in life. As you can see, we offer a variety of groups and invite you to be a part of as many as you’d like because we understand that experiencing all that church has to offer includes getting to know those around you. Our groups currently meet online. To join in, please click the small group of interest below. Again, we welcome you and look forward to meeting you as we do life together!

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She Shedd

A safe place for women to recharge, reflect and give each other the personal space to engage in real life conversations away from normal routine, shed dead weight and embrace life lessons.

Register in advance for this meeting.

Meeting Days: 1st & 3rd Tuesday @ 7:00p.m.

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She Shedd

Men's Locker Room

Engaging fellowship used to bring men together in a environment of openness to discuss real world topics for purpose of challenge, transformation, growth, and development.

Tuesdays: @ 6:30 p.m.

TAB Main in the Family Life Center.

Coming Soon

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MEN'S LOCKER ROOM

He Said/She Shedd

Men's Locker Room Meets She Shedd

Engage in thought-provoking discussions and gain insights into the complexities of life, relationships, and faith from both genders. Together, we explore the intersections of experiences, fostering understanding and growth.

Quarterly

TAB Main Family Life Center

HE SAID/SHE Shedd

Couples Small Group

It is important that we are continuously growing in our relationship with the Lord and each another. This group is designed to offer opportunities and tools to build and maintain healthy lasting relationships and marriages.

Facilitator(s): Troy & Terri Brown

Length: Ongoing w/ breaks

Current session: Greater Joy TWOgether by Ted Cunningham

Time/Dates: Bi-weekly; Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m.

Location: Zoom (w/limited in-person)

Gender Specific: Couples or those desiring to be married or strengthen their relationships

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Couples Small Group

Journey of a Lifetime:

Study of the Old Testament

The Journey of A Lifetime study is a practical, book-by-book survey of the entire Bible. This study will focus on the Old Testament.

Facilitator(s): Ida Smith

Time/Dates: Thursdays at 6pm

Location: Conference call

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Journey of a Lifetime: Study of the Old Testament

Hearing the Voice of God​

The primary goal is to teach believers how to hear God’s voice and help others hear with a greater clarity, that they may be even more effective as they continue to do His will.

Facilitator: Min. Dani Johnson

Time/Dates: Mondays at 6:15pm, Jan 20 - March 10

Hybrid

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Hearing the Voice of God

Inductive Bible Study:

How to Study the Bible

The main objective in learning to study the Bible inductively is the willingness to slow down and really look at what the scripture is saying, discerning what it means and applying that truth to your life.

Facilitator: Min. Melisa Borders

Length of Study: Mar. 3 – May 5 (w/breaks)

Meeting Day: Mondays @ 7:00 p.m.

Location: Virtually via Zoom

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Inductive Bible Study:
How to Study the Bible

Read Thru the Bible in One Year

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Philippians: Counting it All Joy

This study will help explore the epistle (letter) written by Paul to the citizens of Philippi.    

Facilitator: Dea. LaShana Bradwell

Length of Study: Feb. 3 – Mar. 10

Meeting Day: Mondays @ 6:30

Location: TAB Family Life Center

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Philippians: Counting it All Joy

Online GriefShare​

February 3, 2025 - May 12, 2025

@ 7 PM

Mondays on Zoom

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Online GriefShare

Single and Parenting Support Group

February 4, 2025-May 13, 2025

@ 7 PM

Tuedays on Zoom

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Single and Parenting Support Group

Widow/Widowers Group (Loss of Spouse)

Saturdays In-Person at 12PM (at member's house, cannot display online)

March 1, 15, 22, 29 

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Widow/Widowers Group
(Loss of Spouse)

Young Adult: Discovering Your Sacred Rhythm

Explore the foundational elements of worship and prayer through Psalms 1-72. During these eight weeks, you'll discover your unique spiritual temperament and develop a personalized Rhythm of Life plan that aligns with how God has uniquely created you to connect with Him. This practical tool will serve as your guide for cultivating sustainable spiritual practices.

Facilitators: Tykia Key & Colette Randall

Length of Study: Feb.6 – March 27

Meeting Day: Thursdays @ 7:30

Location: Virtually via Zoom

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Young Adult:
Discovering Your Sacred Rhythm

Caregivers Cove

The goal of this small group is to create a community for caregivers of people living with disabilities and special healthcare needs to feel safe sharing their lived experience as caregivers, while using scriptural references to provide hope and address common (an often unspoken) concerns.

Facilitator: Suzettra Walker

Tuesdays 6:00pm, February 4 - March 18

In-Person

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Caregivers Cove

Prayer

A sacred space where hearts and voices unite to share, uplift, and intercede through the power of prayer. Together, we strengthen our spiritual connection, support one another, and seek guidance, fostering a deeper relationship with God.

Facilitator: Min. Joyce Bannister

978-990-5322; Access Code: 187266

Tuesdays 6:00-7:00 pm

(2nd Tuesday Tab Main Chapel only)

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PRAYER

Devotion in Dance:

I Just Want to Praise You

The primary goal of this group is to learn and explore Hebrew words that may or may not be familiar to members, as well as provide space and opportunity to use what they learn about praise to offer praise through dance in a private, non-service setting. If, at any time, we should happen to find a member who wants to be part of the dance ministry, then “yea” and “amen.”

Facilitator: Min. Mishunda Mathis

Length of Study: Feb. 11 - June 24 (w/breaks)

Meeting Day: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m.

Location: TAB Sanctuary & Virtually via Zoom

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Devotion in Dance:
I Just Want to Praise You

UMI Direction

(Sunday School)

A Bible study for and by the urban and multicultural church. Young and old, God calls us to study and live His Word in our families, churches, and communities. This study exists to respond to the uniquely generational Bible study needs in urban and multicultural churches.

Meeting Day: Sunday @ 8:15A.M.

Location- TAB Main Family Life Center

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UMI Direction (Sunday School) 8:15a.m.

UMI Direction

(Sunday School)

Bible study for and by the urban and multicultural church. Young and old, God calls us to study and live His Word in our families, churches, and communities. This study exists to respond to the uniquely generational Bible study needs in urban and multicultural churches.

Meeting Day: Sunday

Location- TAB Main Family Life Center or Join via Zoom: Passcode: 177408

ZOOM LINK

UMI Direction (Sunday School)
9:00a.m.

UMI Direction

(Sunday School)

A Bible study for and by the urban and multicultural church. Young and old, God calls us to study and live His Word in our families, churches, and communities. This study exists to respond to the uniquely generational Bible study needs in urban and multicultural churches.

Meeting Day: Sunday

Join via Conference Call

563.999.1003 Access #: 583404

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UMI Direction (Sunday School)
10a.m.

2025 Winter Discipleship Global Cohort (virtual only) ​

Discipleship is a 24-week experience to help Christians master life by developing a personal, lifelong, obedient relationship with Jesus Christ. Completing the MasterLife Discipleship courses provides participants with the knowledge and experience to be Christ’s disciple and to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matt 28:19)

Facilitator(s): Stacey Williams/Niokia Wright

Time/Dates: Wednesdays at 6:30pm

Feb 12 - Sept 6 (w/breaks)

Location: Virtual Only

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2025 Discipleship
Global Cohort (virtual only)

2025 Discipleship Spring Cohort

(in-person only)

Discipleship is a 24-week experience to help Christians master life by developing a personal, lifelong, obedient relationship with Jesus Christ. Completing the MasterLife Discipleship courses provides participants with the knowledge and experience to be Christ’s disciple and to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matt 28:19)

Facilitator(s): Min. Dani Johnson/Asa Tedford

Time/Dates: Wednesdays at 6:00pm

March 26 - October 29 (w/breaks)

Location: In-Person Only

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2025 Discipleship
Spring Cohort - (in-person only)

2025 Discipleship Spring Cohort (Virtual Only)

Discipleship is a 24-week experience to help Christians master life by developing a personal, lifelong, obedient relationship with Jesus Christ. Completing the MasterLife Discipleship courses provides participants with the knowledge and experience to be Christ’s disciple and to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matt 28:19)

Facilitator(s): Dr. Rosharna Stewart and Brian Herrington

Time: Tuesdays at 6:30pm

Dates: April 1 – October 21

Location: Virtual Only

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2025 Spring Global Cohort

(VIRTUAL only)

2025 Discipleship Spring Cohort

(in-person only)

Discipleship is a 24-week experience to help Christians master life by developing a personal, lifelong, obedient relationship with Jesus Christ. Completing the MasterLife Discipleship courses provides participants with the knowledge and experience to be Christ’s disciple and to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matt 28:19)

Facilitator(s): Rev. Quanda Jessie/Gia Hunter

Time/Dates: Mondays at 6:30pm

April 14 - October 11

Location: In-Person Only

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2025 Discipleship Mid-Spring Cohort

(in-person only)

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