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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.

Study By Mail

Study the Bible at your own pace through mail-in Bible studies. You can study the Bible at a pace that suits your life stage with regular feedback from one of our correspondence teachers.

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

Rediscovering Jesus: Messiah, Lord, & King (Feb-Apr)

This study seeks to rediscover Jesus as he was first encountered—rooted in his original historical, political, and religious context. What did his words mean to the people who first heard them? How were his actions understood in a world shaped by Roman occupation, Jewish expectation, and deep longing for God’s intervention? In the first century, titles like “Messiah,” “Son of God,” and “Lord” were not merely devotional expressions or theological labels. They carried explosive implications. To call Jesus “Messiah” was to make a claim about power, kingship, and liberation. To call him “Lord” was to challenge other loyalties—especially in a world where Caesar claimed that title for himself. These words could inspire hope, provoke outrage, and even invite persecution. If these claims were dangerous then, we must ask whether they still are now. What would it mean to take Jesus seriously—not just as a source of personal comfort, but as a Lord whose life, teachings, and kingdom confront our values, reshape our priorities, and demand our allegiance? As we recover the original meaning of who Jesus was and what he proclaimed, we will explore what following him truly meant then—and what it might cost us today.

College (South Balcony) – Kirk Hunt

Young Professionals (201) – Spenser Hyman

Young Couples (201A) – David Glenn

Preschool Parents (Fellowship Rm) – Jeffrey Gaddes & Austin Wunderlich

Faith Builders (206A) – Jordan Abrams & Jason Helton

Teen Parents (Madison RM) – Brian Wisdom

Empty Nesters (Echo Rm) – Stan Nutt

Young at Heart (Auditorium) – David Whitworth

Iglesia AM (201A) – Beto Huamani

2025 MID-WEEK SUMMER SERIES

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.

THE HOLY SPIRIT

David Wade | Rom 201

This class will be an in-depth study of the Holy Spirit. We will be studying who He is and how God the Spirit worked in the Old and New Testaments, and how he still works today. The class goal is to know God better and to understand how He works in the world to achieve his purpose.

 

THE WORDS OF LIFE: LADIES CLASS

Various Speakers | Echo Room

In difficult times and even in wonderful times, God has given us something 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.

 

WORDS OF WISDOM

Various Speakers | Rm 206A

Proverbs 13:20 tells us, “Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise…” This quarter, several of our seasoned men of faith will share spiritual lessons from their lives and the Scriptures that shaped them. Each week, a different brother will offer practical insight on following Christ through work, family, trials, and everyday decisions. Together we’ll listen, learn, and encourage one another toward deeper faith and obedience. Come ready to be strengthened—and to receive and pass on wisdom from one generation to the next.

 

ESTHER: GOD’S PROVIDENTIAL QUEEN

Michael Manasco | Auditorium

The story of Esther is known both inside and outside the Church. Historians note evidences in the text that root the event in historical record. Many Jewish families continue to celebrate the events of the book as a sacred holiday. Children in our own bible classes learn of the courageous queen who risked it all to save her people. The story has all the elements of an epic tale fit for stage and screen: a lustful king, conspiracies, a spiteful villain, and unlikely heroes in a seemingly unwinnable situation. Today, we often hear of Esther as the book where God’s name is never mentioned in the text; however, a closer read reveals to us that God is in fact on full display. Through Esther, God uses a queen to reveal His own absolute sovereignty. Where we see coincidences, God invites us to perceive His providential plans. Queen Esther and her uncle Mordecai reveal what happens when we trust in God and seek His courage, in contrast to the fate of those who turn to their own selfish hearts, as Haman did. Join us as we explore the courage of Esther together, and work to open our eyes to God’s providence and how we each must step up, as Esther 4:14 says, “for such a time as this.”

 

A NEW DAY: A 12 STEP CHRIST-CENTERED CLASS

David Hargett | Rm 201A

This class is a supportive fellowship where men and women come together to apply the spiritual principles of the Twelve Steps in their daily lives. The goal is to deepen our spiritual connections with God, with others, and with ourselves. By sharing and practicing these principles, we seek personal growth and healing within a safe and respectful environment.

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.

children's 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.