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Bible
Studies

We believe in growing disciples of Jesus. A big part of growing in Christ comes from learning more about God’s word, the Bible. Madison is a place where you can ask questions and reason together with other Christians to learn more about the life Christ calls us to live. 

Join us for Bible Study on Sundays at 5:00PM and Wednesdays at 7:00PM. Our Sunday studies are divided into general age and life stage groups while our Wednesday night studies are multigenerational. We encourage you to join any study that you are interested in.

Schedule A Bible Study

We would love the opportunity to study the Bible with you! We believe the Bible is God’s word. It is inspired by Him and given to us to better understand who He is and better understand the life He calls us to live.

Suggest A Bible Topic

We are always looking to make sure our lineup of Bible studies is Biblical and relevant. If you have an idea for a study, we’d love to hear about it. Click below to submit feedback to the Adult Education Committee.

SPRING QUARTER | SUNDAY STUDIES

The Book of Galatians (Feb – April)

Galatians was written because the churches of that region were facing a theological crisis. The essential truth of justification by faith rather than by human works was being denied by the Judaizers—legalistic Jews who insisted that Christians must keep the Mosaic Law. In other words, convert to Judaism first, and then you are eligible to become a Christian. When Paul learned that this heresy was being taught to the Galatian churches, he composed a letter to emphasize our liberty in Christ and to counter the perversion of the gospel that the Judaizers promoted. One of the main themes of the book of Galatians is found in 3:11: “The righteous shall live by faith.” We must stand firm in this truth. Any compromise with legalism or the mixture of human effort and the grace of God for salvation leads to heresy. This is a challenge Christians still face today. Join us as we seek to better understand one of Paul’s earliest letters and grow in our faith and understanding of the pure Gospel message of Christ. 

College & Young Pros (South Balcony) – Burton Walker & Arman Jahandafard

Young Pros (201) – Ethan Fisher & Sunny Patel

Young Marrieds (201A) – Jacob Davis & Stan Sherrod

Preschool Parents (Fellowship Rm) – Wesley Canerday & Kirk Hunt

Faith Builders (206A) – Mark Hester & Spenser Hyman

Teen Parents (Madison RM) – Adam Beard & Adam Chalmers

Empty Nesters (Echo Rm) – Jason Helton

Young at Heart (Auditorium) – Terrence Highsmith & Mark Kelly

Iglesia (201A) – Beto Huamani

SPRING QUARTER | WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY

Our mid-week Bible studies are intergenerational and cover a variety of textual and topical studies. Join us each Wednesday night for Bible study at 7PM.

A STUDY OF 2 PETER

Ben Thompson | Auditorium

Peter was alarmed that false teachers were beginning to infiltrate the churches. He called on Christians to grow and become strong in their faith so that they could detect and combat the spreading apostasy. He strongly stressed the authenticity of the Word of God and the sure return of the Lord Jesus. Through television and other means of mass communications, mature Christians are aware that many are parading as true Christian leaders, and that immature Christians have been “taken in” by their quackery and false interpretation of Scriptures. Christians to be grounded in the Word so that we will be able to discern truth from error. The same prescription for growth in faith that Peter gave (2 Peter 1:5-11), when applied to our lives, will assure us also a rich reward “into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 1:10-11). The foundation for our faith is and always will be the same Word of God that Peter preached

WORDS OF LIFE LADIES CLASS

Multiple Leaders | Echo Room

When we go through difficult times and even wonderful times, God has given us something that is constant, His word. In this class, we will hear from some of our own sisters as they share the scriptures that have carried them through different life circumstances both good and bad.

THE MEN WE NEED

Multiple Leaders | Fellowship Room

How to be the men God intended us to be, keepers of the garden. Seven teachers will be working through the book, “The Men We Need: God’s purpose for the Manly Man, the Avid Indoorsman, or Any Man Willing to Show Up” by Brant Hansen. This will be a more in depth study of the book introduced at the most recent Men’s Retreat.

GOD ACCORDING TO GOD

Mike Baker | 206A

Have you ever been in a situation where you were asked to introduce yourself? What do you say? Do you share past accomplishments, your present situation or maybe what you want to do in the future? Introductions are important and are often stressful for us. In Exodus 34:6-7 God introduced Himself in this way – The LORD passed before him and proclaimed, “The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children’s children, to the third and the fourth generation.” This quarter we are going to look at that introduction and discuss each of those attributes and what it means to us today. Join us as we take a look at God, according to God. 

Iglesia  –  Beto Huamani –  La Oficina

prison minister

siegfried bill

I began working as the full-time prison minister at Madison in 2017. I am an assistant chaplain at the Limestone Correctional Facility and spend my time working with the inmates of the honor dorm. He also spends much of his time working with Project Rescue in Priceville, AL. Project Rescue is an addiction recovery program for men. I am married to Patti, and they have worshipped with Madison for over twenty years.

iglesia minister

beto huamani

I joined the Madison family in January of 2016. I started my career serving the Lord in 2000 in Lima, Peru, at the Lucyana Iglesia de Cristo, where I preached until 2007. On a medical mission trip, I met my wife, Emily, in Lima. We were married in Nashville, TN, in 2007. Since then, I have been working to help reach out to the Hispanic population as an ESL coordinator and Hispanic minister in Nashville, TN, Franklin, TN, and Peoria, IL.

I have a degree in Arts Education and am working on a Masters in Ministry. I have gained a great deal of experience with his field work in ministry and receive a lot of support and help from my wife. Emily and I are Alabama football fans (Roll Tide!), Kentucky basketball fans (Go Big Blue!), and Peru soccer/futbol (Arriba, Perú!). I like to travel, play music, and read. Emily and I are very blessed to be a part of the Iglesia and church family at Madison.

youth minister

jordan abrams

I joined our ministry team in March of 2020. I am a native of Mobile, AL but have spent much of my life in the Shoals area of Alabama, as well. I have a Bible and Ministry degree from Harding University. While at Harding, I met and married my incredible wife Lindsey, from Snellville, GA. I have been in full-time ministry since 2012.  In August of 2018, we were blessed with a precious little girl named Mallory. My favorite team is Alabama. I love the outdoors, watching college football, and hanging out with Mallory and Lindsey.

youth minister

richard turner

After growing up as an army brat, my family moved to east Tennessee where I graduated high school. Afterwards, I went to Freed-Hardeman University and graduated in 2017. The following year, I was able to marry my wife, Sarah, and begin work alongside the Madison church as a youth minister. A few years later, I began work on a Masters of Divinity as well. My favorite hobbies include reading, golf, traveling, ping pong, and finding unique places to eat. In 2022 we welcomed our first child, Eliza, and in 2024 our second child, Finn. Our family loves being part of a church family where we can be one small part of a group working to grow the kingdom of God.

preaching minister

andrew itson

Andrew is married to Lauri Ann and they have three children, two boys, Crews and Cameron, and one girl, Dawson. he began working with the Madison family in June of 2021. Before Andrew came to Madison he was the preaching minister at the Robertsdale Church of Christ in Robertsdale, AL and the Campus Minister at the University Church of Christ in Montgomery, AL. Andrew graduated with a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from Faulkner University and a PhD in Leadership in Ministry and Religion from the University of the Cumberlands. Andrew loves hiking with his family, playing sports, coaching his kids, watching FSU football, reading, and eating at “hole in the wall”restaurants.

preaching minister

brandon pressnell

Brandon married his high school sweetheart, Cindy in May of 1996. They have three children, Kenzie, Gage, and Nick.  He has Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Biblical Studies from Faulkner University and has been in full-time ministry since 1995. He has served at Madison as Youth Minister, Family Minister, and most recently as Preaching Minister since his arrival in January of 2000. In addition to preaching alongside Andrew, Brandon enjoys planning and coordinating our worship assemblies as well as spending time with our families, encouraging them with biblical and practical guidance.  For relaxation, Brandon enjoys almost every sport, singing, art, and hanging out with his family and friends.  

media outreach minister

jason helton

I joined the Madison ministry team in 2007 as youth minister alongside Brandon Pressnell. In August 2017, I transitioned into my current role as Media Outreach Minister. The purpose of my role is to create content that communicates the Gospel and connects the church. 

In 2008, I graduated from Faulkner University with a B.S. in Youth & Family Ministry. In 2023 I complete my M.A. in Online Ministry from Regent University. I married my wife, Ellen, in the Fall of 2011, and we have four children: Norah, Owen, Benjamin, and Nolan. We live in Harvest and enjoy hiking, Alabama football, Chicago Bulls basketball, good food, good music, traveling, photography, and Krispy Kreme.