Discipleship Classes

First Baptist, Brazoria offers various discipleship classes
each Fall and Spring Semester.
The classes listed below are currently offered
for the Spring 2026 semester, unless otherwise indicated.
Contact the church office at (979)798-2340 to sign up
for any of the classes listed below.  

 

 

In Basic Sign Language 1, students will learn the beginning basics of signing using the book “The Joy of Signing.” The course includes a book and interactive lessons from the facilitators.

The Joy of Signing meetings: The Spring 2026 semester of The Joy of Signing will begin Wednesday, January 14th, and will meet from 6:00 to 7:00 pm for 6 weeks. The cost is $5 per person, and the facilitators are Becky Vernor and Jackie Burke.

  

  

 

Find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce. DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. DivorceCare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You will learn how to heal from the deep hurt of divorce and discover hope for your future.

You don’t have to go through it alone. Most people will tell you that separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they’ve ever faced. It’s a confusing time when you feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues you’ve never faced before. DivorceCare groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Each session has two distinct elements:

A Seminar with Experts. During the first 30–40 minutes of the meeting, each DivorceCare group watches a video seminar featuring top experts on divorce and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting-to-watch television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, and on-location video.

A Support Group with Focus. After viewing the video, DivorceCare group participants spend time as a support group, discussing the topics presented in that week’s video seminar and what is happening in the lives of group members.

DivorceCare group meetings: The DivorceCare group can be joined at any time, during either semester.  The Spring 2026 semester of DivorceCare will begin Wednesday, January 14th, and will meet from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in Room 8 for 13 weeks. The cost is $15, and the facilitators are Kimbrie Hamilton and John Barksdale.

 

  

It hurts to lose someone. Find help at GriefShare. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.

How GriefShare works. It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found that there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. GriefShare groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Each GriefShare session has three distinct elements:

Video seminar with experts. Each week, your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.

Support group discussion with a focus. After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.

Personal study and reflection. During the week, you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.

GriefShare group meetings: The GriefShare group can be joined at any time, during either semester.  The Spring 2026 semester of GriefShare will begin on Wednesday, January 14th, and will meet from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Old Fellowship Hall for 13 weeks.  The cost is $10 per person, and the facilitator is Julie Fischer.