ABF Classes
View all current classes, leaders, and service times across both services.
Key Dates
Important dates on the church calendar that affect ABF leaders and meetings.
Training Videos
Video resources for new leaders, prospective leaders, and continuing development.
Articles
Written resources reinforcing the core values and vision of the ABF ministry.
Courses
Bible study series and curriculum with embedded video sessions for your ABF.
Teachers
Learn about the LEFC teachers — who they are and what topics they teach.
Adult Bible Fellowships at LEFC are Sunday morning small groups that gather around God's Word — studying Scripture, building community, and caring for one another. ABFs are a cornerstone of how LEFC makes and matures disciples. As a primarily lay-led ministry, ABF leaders are trusted to shepherd their groups with consistency and heart.
This resource hub exists to encourage leaders in the work they're doing, educate them in the values and vision of the ministry, equip them with practical tools and training, and empower them to lead autonomously and serve without issues — supported by pastoral staff, but never dependent on it.
ABF Classes
Current classes and leaders across both services. Add leader photos and room details as needed.
Key Dates
Important dates on the LEFC calendar for ABF leaders. Updated regularly.
ABF Core Beliefs 2026
June 7 – August 30, 2026. No ABFs meeting during this period — leaders are released from their regular Sunday format.
Family Worship Sunday
No ABF classes — all-church family worship service.
ABFs Resume — Fall 2026
ABF classes resume following summer electives. Leaders should be prepared and rooms ready.
Family Worship Sunday
No ABF classes — all-church family worship service.
Easter — No ABFs
No ABF classes on Easter Sunday. All-church celebration service.
Family Worship Sunday
No ABF classes — all-church family worship service.
Training
Video resources for every stage of ABF leadership. Add Vimeo embed links to populate each card.
For New Leaders
New LeadersClarifying the ABF Role
What an ABF leader is — and isn't. How weekly rhythms, announcements, and the guiding principle of keeping LEFC small while helping it grow shape your role.
Building Community in Your ABF
Helping every family unit find meaningful community. Primary pathways: Saturday morning breakfasts, Life Groups, and intentional relational investment.
Developing Men as Leaders
Intentionally raising up men through mentoring relationships, small men's groups (Eutychus meetings), and relational gatherings like G&T Nights and breakfasts.
For Existing Leaders
Continuing DevelopmentRaising Up Teachers in Your ABF
In partnership with Ed and the Elder Board — how to identify, develop, and schedule teachers within your ABF for roles both inside LEFC and beyond.
Planning Your Teaching Year
Why planning a full year in advance matters — scheduling teachers, pairing them with elders, and building a calendar that sets everyone up to teach well.
Using Tech in Your Room
Practical help with the tools and technology available to ABF leaders at LEFC — from presentation setups to week-to-week communication.
Cultivating a Hospitable ABF
What it looks like to create a room where people feel genuinely welcomed — from how guests are greeted to how regulars are encouraged to open their lives to others.
Giving Teachers Helpful Feedback
How to offer feedback that actually develops a teacher — timely, specific, and encouraging. What to say, how to say it, and when to loop in an elder.
Managing Crisis in Your Group
How to respond when someone in your ABF is facing a serious crisis — what a leader's role is, what it isn't, and how to connect people to the right care quickly.
Resources for New Teachers
New TeachersThe Up & Comers Process
How teachers are identified — what the ABF leader looks for, the exploratory conversation over breakfast, and what saying yes actually means (hint: it's not a commitment yet).
Elder Pairing & Teaching Prep
The three-stage preparation timeline: a check-in 6 months out, a deeper conversation at 3 months, and a live practice run with feedback 2–4 weeks before teaching.
Discussion-Based Teaching
Moving away from sermon-style monologue toward teaching that invites participation, asks good questions, and creates genuine engagement with Scripture in the room.
Articles & Resources
Written resources to equip and encourage ABF leaders. Add articles, links, or PDFs as needed.
The Vision Behind ABF Ministry at LEFC
A foundational overview of why ABFs exist, how they fit within LEFC's discipleship strategy, and what makes them distinct.
Read Article →What Makes a Healthy ABF?
Markers of a thriving adult fellowship group — from community depth to biblical engagement to genuine care for members.
Read Article →How to Lead a Bible Discussion
Practical guidance for facilitating meaningful discussion from Scripture in a group setting — questions, pacing, and presence.
Read Article →Caring for People in Your Group
The pastoral side of ABF leadership — how to notice needs, follow up well, and connect people to deeper care when needed.
Read Article →ABF and the Multiplying Church
How healthy ABFs contribute to the broader vision of LEFC as a church that multiplies — groups, leaders, and impact.
Read Article →Choosing and Using Curriculum
A guide to selecting study material that fits your group, reinforces biblical depth, and keeps people engaged week to week.
Read Article →LEFC Teachers
Active and developing teachers at LEFC. Add photos and teaching topics as available.
Ed Scheuerman
Dave Cox
Corey Mitchell
Josh Bailey
Steve Weaver
Kurt Zimmerman
Zach Wilkerson
Alex Dennis
Jesse Buckwalter
Adam Timmins
Brett Nolt
JJ Huber
Courses
Bible study series and curriculum with embedded video sessions. Click a course to watch.