Looking for a class or group? Discover some of the groups and studies available below or contact John Barolo via email for more helping in finding the right group for you.
Looking for a support group? (i.e. AA, Divorce Recovery, Cancer Support) Click here for our Care and Support Groups Ministry
Adult Education
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For questions about all Adult groups and classes, contact John Barolo, Director of Adult Education at (813) 253-5388, ext. 231 or email
Grow in Small Group Community
Wherever you are on the Discipleship Pathway, there's a place for you to belong.
Classes are a great place to begin. They meet for a specific amount of time
and are based on the curriculum being used.
After taking some classes, continue to grow in small group community in an ongoing group.
All New Classes and Groups Begin the Week of Sept. 12.
Registration Begins Aug. 1.
Gain a big-picture view of the Bible in a discussion-based study. Hear from biblical scholars in weekly DVD videos. You will read almost 80 percent of the Bible in this transformational class.
For over 18 years, more than 600 people at Hyde Park have participated in DBS 1. Whether you're brand new or have been here for years, it's a great place to start.
Classes offered: Sunday AM and PM, Tuesday PM, Wednesday PM, Thursday AM, Online. Click here for more details and to register.
Looking for a group to study Disciple 2, 3 or 4? Browse the list of ongoing groups below and if see any are forming now. If not, email John to indicate your interest.
This September, choose from two short-term classes:
Beginnings
A great exploratory or first step, this class will help you examine the basic beliefs of the Christian faith. Each week includes thought provoking discussions in a safe environment. Sunday PM or Wednesday PM
Click here for information and to register.
Financial Peace University
Whether you need need lots of guidance or just have a couple of questions, everyone can benefit from this video curriculum taught by financial expert Dave Ramsey. Monday PM (women) or Wednesday PM
Click here for information and to register.
Sunday School Groups include fellowship, Bible study, prayer and service. They meet weekly and are always open to new people.
Wesley Groups include fellowship, Bible study, prayer and service. They consist of 6-14 people. Current groups have openings and new groups are forming in September. They will help you go deeper in your faith.
Covenant Groups are up to 7 persons centering on Christ who meet regularly to hold themselves mutually accountable to their discipleship. These groups are not where discipleship happens, but where they make sure it happens.
Click here to browse the entire list of OPEN ongoing groups.
New ongoing groups are forming now and other current groups have room for you!
Some of these groups use Disciple Bible Study curriculum (i.e. DBS 3), some are using faith-based books, and others are using short-term Bible studies.
Click here to browse the entire list of OPEN ongoing groups.
| Current ScheduleView a list of all groups and classes that are currently meeting. |
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Annual Calendar of Classes and Groups
September: Disciple Bible Study 1, Beginnings, Financial Peace Univ., New Wesley Groups, New Sunday School Groups
November: Advent Studies
January: Beginnings, Bible from Scratch, Short-Term Bible Studies, New Wesley Groups
Spring: Lenten Studies
June: Summer Bible Studies
Other topical studies are offered at various times of the year.
Wesley groups, Sunday School groups and Covenant groups are available at all times of the year.
Contact John if you are interested in starting a new group.