Adult Christian Education
Love all to Christ, Grow All in the Word, Serve All for God
Becoming a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ is the journey of a lifetime. We must experience the reality of God in our hearts to know the assurance of salvation. And we experience that reality as we seek to build a relationship with our Lord. We seek a relationship with Jesus that brings joy, meaning, and vitality to our life and faith. Adult Christian Education at First Methodist Houston makes it possible for us to develop just such a relationship.
Our Christian education practices are built on the tradition of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. Nearly 300 years ago, he organized small covenant discipleship groups in which members prayed for one another, provided mutual encouragement, and studied the Bible in light of daily experiences, recognizing that these practices stirred up believers to love and good works. They became stronger, more committed Christians. His methods still bear fruit.
At First Methodist, we offer several avenues for Adult Christian education:
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It’s time to grow!
Sunday Bible Studies and Mid-Week Bible Studies usually meet at a church campus and is focused on a Scripture-based lesson. It’s more like a classroom. A Small Group usually meets in a home, coffee shop, or restaurant and is focused on relationships. It’s more like a circle of friends.
Sunday School Classes
Mid-Week Bible Studies and Small Groups
Become A Stephen Minister
Interested in becoming a Stephen Minister? Our next training class begins Saturday, January 10, 2026. For more information, please email [email protected] to receive more details about becoming a Stephen Minister. You can also visit our Stephen Ministry page: fmhouston.com/stephen-ministry
Walk To Emmaus
The Walk to Emmaus is an experience of Christian spiritual renewal and formation that begins with a 3-day short course in Christianity. It’s an opportunity to meet Jesus Christ in a new way, as God’s grace and love are revealed to you through other believers.The objective of Emmaus is to inspire, challenge, and equip local […]
Stephen Ministry Can Help
Are You Going Through A Difficult time? A Stephen Minister can help. Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation who listen, care, and spiritual support to people going through a crisis or a difficult time.
Connect with Women’s Ministry
First Methodist Houston Women’s Ministry is a group that helps women stay connected to God, build relationships, and grow in faith. If you are interested in joining our ministry please do not hesitate to email us on how you can join and be apart of our church family.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Do you knit or crochet or are you interested in learning? We welcome you to join our Prayer Shawl Ministry team. We will offer classes for those who don’t know how to knit or crochet. However, those who are already experienced can make the shawls from the comfort of their home. Once the shawls are […]
Women’s Ministry Book Club
Want to spend time with a good book? Come join our Women’s Ministry Book Club as we read books written to encourage and inspire us in our faith. The Women’s Ministry Book Club will meet at various homes on the 1st Wednesday of every month.
Sewing Connection
Come share your sewing expertise with our sewing group. It will be a great time of fellowship and connection while working on purposeful projects.
W.O.W. or Women of the Word Gathering Sunday School
W.O.W. is a group of women of all ages that study a variety of Biblical topics and engages with current events that are meaningful in our lives.
Pastors’ Tuesday Study
Join us for Pastors’ Tuesday Study. Hosted every Tuesday at the downtown campus in fellowship hall.
All Sunday School Classes
Sunday Bible Classes FIND THE CLASS THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU! We have Sunday bible classes at our downtown campus every Sunday For any questions or inquiries about our classes, please get in touch with Pastor Steven Newcomb at [email protected] Downtown Campus Classes meet every Sunday at 9:50 a.m. unless noted otherwise*