3316 PLEASANT PLAINS ROAD
MATTHEWS, NC 28105
704-847-9237
SERVICE TIME | SUNDAYS 10:00 AM
Sunday AM Bible Study Groups
New Connections
Recurring 6-week introductory course
Sundays at 9:00 AM | Location
Church Office Building (Conference Room)
Bible Study Leaders: Pastor Ron & Ministerial Staff
Class Composition: Any new attendees and recent guests of PPBC seeking to know more about PPBC
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Nursery
Sundays at 9:00 AM & 10:00 AM | Room 103
Bible Study Leader: Lynn Slevin & Diana Lovette
Class Composition: Birth-4 years
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You won’t find sweeter people who love to minister to your littlest ones than right here! They enjoy time with the youngest PPBC kids so that parents are able to spend some time engaging in Bible study with other adults. Nursery carries over into the 10:00 hour as well with great and trained PPBC volunteers so you can also attend worship, and pick them up in time to get them home for the afternoon nap!​​​​
PPBC Kids
Sundays at 9:00 AM | Room 106
Bible Study Leader: Linda Howard/David Sherin & Jack/Dale Chavis
Class Composition: K-5th Grade
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One of the best things about growing up in church is our memories made in Sunday School! Our leaders are all fantastic volunteers who have been in Children’s Ministry for many years and the students love getting to class each morning. You never know what creative ways of making the Bible stories come to life will be awaiting you!
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Youth
Sundays at 9:00 AM | Room 209
Bible Study Leader: Drew Stables (Youth Pastor)
Class Composition: 6-12th Grades
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We systematically walk through the Bible together each week after catching up with each other briefly, learning to share and verbalize how God is working in and through our lives. This is a fun time of fellowship and study of God’s Word.
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College/Career
Sundays at 9:00 AM | Room 208
Bible Study Leader: Joshua Hawkins/Lynn Pilkington
Class Composition: 18-29 years
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Our growing community of college and young adults is always a fun and energetic group of those seeking to learn how to live out their faith as entering college, or recently entering the workforce. This is a critical time of life, meeting with a group that’s not at all critical of one another!
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Disciple Makers
Sundays at 9:00 AM | Room 201
Bible Study Leaders: Eric & Randi Doan
Class Composition: Parents of young children
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A class full of one generation working together to lead the next! You can bring your children to the nursery, K-5th class or Youth and head over to a class where you’ll find numerous other parents dealing with the joys and difficulties of raising up the young leaders of tomorrow.
The Great Commission
Sundays at 9:00 AM | Room 202
Bible Study Leaders: Joyce Broome/Chris Daniels
Class Composition: “30ish” to “50ish”
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Bible-centered teaching through Lifeway curriculum. A great class of Jesus followers leading their families and leading our church, loving each other in fellowship as they work through the Scriptures together!
The Inspirations
Sundays at 9:00 AM | Room 204
Bible Study Leader: John McHan
Class Composition: All ages
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Bible-based teachings of Old & New Testaments relating to current events and how they affect us in everyday life. Our goal is to help grow a relationship with Jesus Christ and emphasize The Great Commission.
Footprints
Sundays at 9:00 AM | Room 105
Bible Study Leader: Ron Pruette
Class Composition: All ages
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Exegetical approach to Bible study, book-by-book, using biblical commentary, historical content, and the original language (Hebrew/Aramaic/Greek) for a deeper understanding and appreciation of each chapter and verse.
Candle Lighters
Sundays at 9:00 AM | Room 206
Bible Study Leader: Ann Henson
Class Composition: 50 years+
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Great for newcomers! A class for all ages! Our class uses the Explore the Bible series for curriculum as we methodically work our way through the Scripture.
The New Covenant
Sundays at 9:00 AM | Room 207
Bible Study Leader: Earl Hunt
Class Composition: 60 years+
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Focus on “staying the course” in our faith for older adults to persevere. Use the Explorer (materials provided by PPBC) and use of biblical commentary, as well as other materials.