Join Us for Sunday School

The best way to discover the true character of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church is to join a Sunday School class. Sunday School is a place where we grow in faith, engage in ministry, and build real, lasting relationships with one another. Our adult Sunday School classes are listed below. We offer seven permanent classes and an occasional elective class on a special topic. Classes meet throughout the church from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Members of our Pathfinder team are positioned at our entrances each Sunday to assist you in finding a class.


For more information about children's and youth Sunday School, email info@fifthavenuebaptist.org

  • Agape Class

    The word "Agape" truly describes our class. We've been together for approximately 35 years, and our members include married couples and singles ages 50 and up. We host a variety of teachers throughout the year and enjoy getting together for fun and fellowship. We are active in FAB's Nicaragua ministry and other mission projects. Contact Class President Roger Sizemore at 304.617.5347 for more information.

  • College Class

    Our College class includes Marshall University students as well as students who have moved away but still consider FAB "home." We attend BCM and host outreach events on Marshall's campus, and we meet for small groups during the week. Click Here for more information about our College Ministry.

  • Coram Deo Class

    The Coram Deo class is made up of adults of all ages and is led by various teachers that are class and congregation members. Coram Deo is deeply involved in supporting the ministries of FAB and also the various projects in our community,  Contact our class president, Darrin Bird , for more information. like us on Facebook!

  • Cornerstone Class

    The Cornerstone class, led by Christy and Darrin Bird, is made up of adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Whether you're single or married, whether you have children or not, we'd love for you to join us! Our time together each Sunday includes a discussion-based Bible study and a time of prayer for one another. For more information, like us on Facebook!

  • Friendship Class

    The Friendship Class was first formed by young adults around 1950.  As the members grew older, raised children, participated fully in church activities and missions, and retired from jobs, the class has stayed together and now represents the older generation of FAB.  The class enjoys a variety of social activities and different teachers during the year who generally use material from the Judson Press as the basis of their lessons.

  • Homebuilders Class

    The Homebuilders class is made up of mostly "empty nesters," including both singles and married couples in their 60s, 70s, and 80s. We host a wide variety of teachers, providing great diversity in subjects discussed with a spiritual theme. We organize social events several times a year and are active in both local and international missions. Contact Class President Dr. Tony Williams for more information.

  • Koinonia Class

    The Koinonia class consists of friendly, caring, and devoted people of all ages, both married and single. Led by a team of teachers, our approach is a combination of teaching and group discussion. Our focus is growth and maturity through Christian education and fellowship, fostering a positive impact on our families, church, and community. Prayer requests and celebrations are shared each week.


other opportunities

Women's Bible Studies

Our morning women's Bible study meets from 9:30-11:30 a.m. each Wednesday in the Council Room during the fall and winter. View our weekly newsletter

ReLife Among the Columns for information on upcoming studies.


Spiritual Growth Retreat

Open to adults of all ages, our annual Spiritual Growth Retreat involves reading an assigned book to be discussed during the retreat. The retreat is typically held at Parchment Valley Conference Center. Email Rev. Alicia Porterfield, Associate Minister - Adult Education, for additional information.


Moore Series

The Fred and Donna Moore Christian Living Series is an annual event with the purpose of presenting Christian theologians, scholars, missionaries, preachers, and musicians to the congregation and community. Email Rev. Eric Porterfield 

for additional information.