As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
Life Groups
LifeGroups are the Sunday School ministry of Mount Olive Baptist Church. These groups meet each Sunday Morning at 10:10 and are a time of fellowship and Bible study
Young Professionals
Location: Youth Center
Focus: Sermon Series Discussion. Our class is for college students and young professionals from across the
area. We gather to grow in faith and strengthen one another as we discuss the previous week’s scripture,
sermon, and life applications.
Leaders: Chanda Harris
Location: Youth Center
Focus: Sermon Series Discussion. Our class is for college students and young professionals from across the
area. We gather to grow in faith and strengthen one another as we discuss the previous week’s scripture,
sermon, and life applications.
Leaders: Chanda Harris
The Way Travelers
Location: Room B-206
Focus: Sermon Series Discussion. Our class includes all life stages of couples and single adults. We connect with
each other and God through an interactive discussion about living life together in submission to the will of
God; actively seeking to order life as Jesus prescribes in the Bible. Brandon Smith leads our class.
Leader: Brandon Smith
Location: Room B-206
Focus: Sermon Series Discussion. Our class includes all life stages of couples and single adults. We connect with
each other and God through an interactive discussion about living life together in submission to the will of
God; actively seeking to order life as Jesus prescribes in the Bible. Brandon Smith leads our class.
Leader: Brandon Smith
Salt and Light
Location: Building B - Fellowship Hall
Our class welcomes adults of all life stages, including couples and singles. We gather weekly to pray and study the sermon from the previous Sunday. (Average age in attendance 30-50 years)
Leaders: Mark Harris and John Tucker
Location: Building B - Fellowship Hall
Our class welcomes adults of all life stages, including couples and singles. We gather weekly to pray and study the sermon from the previous Sunday. (Average age in attendance 30-50 years)
Leaders: Mark Harris and John Tucker
Humble Hearts
Location: Building D - Prayer Room
Our class includes women of varying ages. We connect weekly in prayer and in-depth study of God's Word.
Leader: Luanne Fowler
Location: Building D - Prayer Room
Our class includes women of varying ages. We connect weekly in prayer and in-depth study of God's Word.
Leader: Luanne Fowler
Willing Workers
Location: Room B -202
Our class includes women of varying ages looking for fellowship and Bible based learning.
Leader: Toni Sams
Location: Room B -202
Our class includes women of varying ages looking for fellowship and Bible based learning.
Leader: Toni Sams
Multigenerational Adult Men
Location: Room B- 203
Focus: Bible Studies for Life curriculum; Our class includes men of varying ages supporting and encouraging
each other as we study God’s Work. Doug Hardy and Derick McCard lead our class.
Leader: Doug Hardy
Location: Room B- 203
Focus: Bible Studies for Life curriculum; Our class includes men of varying ages supporting and encouraging
each other as we study God’s Work. Doug Hardy and Derick McCard lead our class.
Leader: Doug Hardy
Legacy Builders
Location: Chapel
Bible Studies for Life curriculum; Our class is a vibrant, mature co-ed class consisting of couples and singles from ages 50-90. We study God's Word and seek to have influence in our family and community.
Leader: David Fowler
Location: Chapel
Bible Studies for Life curriculum; Our class is a vibrant, mature co-ed class consisting of couples and singles from ages 50-90. We study God's Word and seek to have influence in our family and community.
Leader: David Fowler
Small Groups
Weekly Small Groups for Winter / Spring 2026
Women’s Studies:
1. 1 & 2 Samuel. Wednesday Evenings 6:30-7:30 at MOB. Teachers: Alli Bennet, Kristi Connell, Talena Smith,
Gael Wofford. Childcare: CAMO.
2. Daniel. Tuesday Mornings (2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month) 9:30-10:30 am in the lower level of 1828 Coffee Cafe on the square in Zebulon. Begins January 13th!
Teachers: Silvia DeRuvo and Kathy McAleer
3. Attributes of God (The Daily Grace Co. study). Tuesday 6:30 PM at Rotating Homes. Teacher: Melanie
Graham & Lorelai Watkins.
Men’s Studies:
1. The Village Church App. Sermon Series (currently This Is The Gospel). Tuesdays 6:00 AM at Ruth’s in
Zebulon. Teachers: Ned Welch, Paul Moon, and Clay Woerner.
2. Acts. Tuesday 6:30-8:00 PM at rotating locations. Teachers: Candler Caldwell and Ethan
Jacobs. Focus young adult men.
4. Sermon Discussion. Thursday 6:30 am at Murphy’s in Griffin. Teacher: Ned Welch.
Coed Studies:
1. Sermon Discussion. Tuesday 7:00 PM at rotating homes. Teacher: David Fowler.
2. Jeremiah. Sunday 5:30-6:45 PM at MOB. Teacher: Fred and Silvia DeRuvo
Women’s Studies:
1. 1 & 2 Samuel. Wednesday Evenings 6:30-7:30 at MOB. Teachers: Alli Bennet, Kristi Connell, Talena Smith,
Gael Wofford. Childcare: CAMO.
2. Daniel. Tuesday Mornings (2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month) 9:30-10:30 am in the lower level of 1828 Coffee Cafe on the square in Zebulon. Begins January 13th!
Teachers: Silvia DeRuvo and Kathy McAleer
3. Attributes of God (The Daily Grace Co. study). Tuesday 6:30 PM at Rotating Homes. Teacher: Melanie
Graham & Lorelai Watkins.
Men’s Studies:
1. The Village Church App. Sermon Series (currently This Is The Gospel). Tuesdays 6:00 AM at Ruth’s in
Zebulon. Teachers: Ned Welch, Paul Moon, and Clay Woerner.
2. Acts. Tuesday 6:30-8:00 PM at rotating locations. Teachers: Candler Caldwell and Ethan
Jacobs. Focus young adult men.
4. Sermon Discussion. Thursday 6:30 am at Murphy’s in Griffin. Teacher: Ned Welch.
Coed Studies:
1. Sermon Discussion. Tuesday 7:00 PM at rotating homes. Teacher: David Fowler.
2. Jeremiah. Sunday 5:30-6:45 PM at MOB. Teacher: Fred and Silvia DeRuvo