Adult Sunday School & Small Groups

Find friends who are genuine, a place to belong, and Biblical teaching/discussion to help you on your spiritual walk. For everyone's safety at this time, Sunday School and Small Groups are meeting outside of the church at times and in settings that are comfortable for them. To get connected with a group, please contact Pastor Bucky.

A Maze of Grace

A younger adult age group that relies on their faith, friendships, and family to navigate through the maze of life. We meet in room 203-205.

Come As You Are

"Come As You Are" is envisioned as a Sunday School class for those that do not have a small group home, and desire to have a place that encourages spiritual growth and accountability despite the struggles we often face in daily life. We meet in room 202.

F.I.S.H.

F.I.S.H. - Fellowship In Service to Him

We are an eclectic group of believers of varying ages and backgrounds. Come join us to feed your soul and your body. Class members share in the teaching of discussion based subjects using the Bible, research, and humor. We meet in room 206.

Men's Discussion

A group of mature Christian gentlemen who discuss current topics of the church and society. We meet in room 107.

Open Door

An adult class composed of all ages, this class provides friendly fellowship and welcomes informative study ranging from current events to discussion on Christian documentaries. We meet in room 214.

Open Door Sunday School Class Website

Open Hearts & Open Minds

A discussion-oriented adult class for those ages 20 -80 that provides an opportunity for participants to experience spiritual growth through exploration of how the teachings of Jesus Christ apply to current issues. We meet in room 200.

Questors

An active group of older couples and singles studying God's word in a variety of selected materials. Teachers/discussion leaders are volunteers from within the class. We meet in the Thackston Room.

Seekers

Couples and singles ages fifty and up who explore a variety of topics from Bible study to current Christian authors, mixing class discussion and lecture. We meet in room 201.

The Well

A group of young adults who gather to discuss their faith in the context of 21st-century life. This is a come-when-you-can class that utilizes social media and web resources to facilitate group discussion. We meet in the Library.

Meet Bucky Hesson,
Minister of Discipleship

Office: 615-444-3315
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When people begin attending FUMC, they often ask Bucky how long he has been here, but they are usually surprised when he answers, “All my life!” He was baptized as an infant, attended Sunday School, Confirmation, and UMYF, all in this church. He and his wife, Kathy, met here and got married in our sanctuary and his daughter and their three grandchildren were all baptized here. So, needless to say, Bucky has been around here a long time.

Previously, Bucky owned a shoe store in Lebanon, but twenty years ago, made the decision to sell it, and was offered a position on staff. Having always sensed God’s call in his life, he knew this was where God was leading him.

That original position has evolved over the years, and today, his title is Minister of Discipleship. He was also ordained in the UMC in 2009 as a deacon. Bucky takes seriously Jesus’ call to “make disciples for the transformation of the world” and so he wants to see that every member has the opportunity to grow as a disciple and to minister with others beyond the walls of the church.

For relaxation and renewal, Bucky enjoys gardening, reading, watching movies, listening to many different genres of music, traveling and spending time with family and Tennessee football.