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Girlfriend Café: Christmas Edition
Monday, December 15 | 1pm
MORE INFO & RSVPGirlfriend Café: Winter Edition
A Biblical Response to the Transgender Movement
Wednesday, January 14 | 9:30–11:30am | SBC–FH Ministry Center
RSVPJoy in Every Season
Women’s Luncheon
Saturday, March 7 | 11am–1pm | SBC–FH Ministry Center
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Galentine's Event
Thursday, February 12 | 6:30-8pm | YTH1
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Ladies Lunch
Second Thursdays | Monthly
Bring your lunch or buy it at the Shea Cafe & Bookstore.
No registration needed.
The Bible Recap Celebration
Saturday, January 10 | 9:30am | Shea Venue
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Flourish
Tuesdays, September 9 – May 12 | 6:30pm | Shea Chapel
*Shea Flourish will pause from Dec 9, 2025 through Jan. 13, 2026 - beginning again for the new year on January 20, 2026.
Tuesdays, February 10, March 10, April 14 | 6:30 | North Ridge YTH 2
Flourish is a place for you to build community, learn, and grow in your faith with other women. It includes worship, an inspiring talk, and small group discussion. You'll connect with others in a setting that fits you—whether you're walking through singleness, motherhood, or any season in between and beyond. It's a space to flourish in faith and friendship.
Registration not required. If you know you're coming, a quick RSVP helps us plan.
Women's Studies | Spring 2026
Mornings and evenings, starting the week of January 26
Through biblical teaching, discipleship, community, and service-based outreach, the women of SBC grow together in our love for the Lord and each other as we live out our calling.
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Cactus Campus
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*Childcare is available for all Tuesday evening classes. Please register for childcare separately.
CHILDCARE REGISTRATIONEsther: Daring Faith for Such a Time as This by Kelly Minter
Teachers: Dalene Uphaus & Brooke Hellestrae | Cost: $25The story of Esther shows how God uses ordinary lives in extraordinary ways. Her courage and faith remind us that He is faithful and has a purpose for each of us. Together we’ll find encouragement and joy as we trust God’s calling in our own lives—for such a time as this.
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*Childcare is available for all Wednesday morning classes. Please register for childcare separately.
CHILDCARE REGISTRATIONWorship and the Word | YTH 1
Everyone is welcome to join us for a time of worship, encouragement from God’s Word, and prayer each week. No registration is required.
Come and See: A Study on the Gospel of John
Teacher: Brooke Hellestrae | Cost: $25The Gospel of John invites us to know and trust Jesus more deeply. Whether you are new to Scripture or have studied it for years, John speaks to the hungry, the weary, and the seeking heart. Together we’ll find joy and strength as we see how every page points us to Jesus.
Joy in the Journey of Marriage, Motherhood and More by Lee Sumner
Teacher: Lee Sumner | Cost: $25Join us for Part 2 of Joy in the Journey! Whether you’re newly married, celebrating decades together, raising little ones, or guiding grown children, this season brings both challenges and blessings. Through Bible study, testimonies, and encouragement, we’ll learn how to walk with God, grow in wisdom, and discover joy in every step of marriage and motherhood.
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*Childcare is available for all Wednesday evening classes. Please register for childcare separately.
CHILDCARE REGISTRATIONThe Last Supper
Teacher: Carol Gaulden | Cost: $25We will be viewing The Chosen Season 5 together as it weaves the story of the Last Supper throughout all eight episodes. The biblical narrative in the series reminds us of the joy of His ministry and the lasting hope found in His final meal with the disciples.
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*Childcare is available for all Thursday morning classes. Please register for childcare separately.
CHILDCARE REGISTRATIONJoy of Serving
Teacher: Sarah Landers | Cost: $15This 11-week experience meets weekly, alternating between classroom sessions and hands-on volunteer outreach. One week, the class gathers on the Cactus Campus for teaching and reflection; the following week, participants serve together at a local volunteer site organized by the class. This rhythm of learning and doing is designed to help you build a lifestyle of joyful, Spirit-led service that naturally flows into your everyday life. Childcare is only available for on-campus sessions.
Fountain Hills Campus
* All classes are held at the Fountain Hills Ministry Center (16811 E. El Pueblo Blvd.)
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*Childcare is available for all Monday morning classes. Please register for childcare separately.
CHILDCARE REGISTRATIONJoyful Moms
Teachers: Megan Good & Dr. Veronica Gatling | Cost $15Connect with other moms in a joyful rhythm of study and service. We’ll gather around God’s Word in Philippians and build community—finding encouragement and joy in every season of motherhood.
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*No childcare available
Secrets of the Secret Places by Bob Sorge
Teacher: Nancy Marcacci | Cost: $25Find fresh joy in your walk with Jesus as you deepen your devotional prayer life. This study will breathe new momentum into your quiet time with Him.
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*No childcare available
Daring to Hope in an Unstable World by Melissa Spoelstra
Teachers: Merrilee Thomas and Faye Holdren | Cost: $25Find hope and strength in the book of Jeremiah as we learn to surrender to God’s will and trust His unchanging anchor in every season.
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*No childcare available
Titus: Displaying the Gospel of Grace by Courtney Doctor and Hunter Beless
Teacher: Barb Whitehead | Cost: $25The gospel that saves us for eternity is the same gospel that transforms our daily lives. This study shows how God’s grace changes our hearts, homes, and communities, putting His truth on display for all to see.
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*No childcare available
Knowing Freedom
Teacher: Tina Hoops | Cost: $25Break free from the burdens that steal your joy. God has an incredible purpose for our lives, and this class will help us gain new tools to dismantle strongholds and live fully free in His power and purposes. This class uses the KnowingFreedom book. If you already purchased a copy, use code knowingfreedom (one word, lower case) at checkout.
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*No childcare available
Revelation, Part IV by Kay Arthur
Teachers: Kris Mulholland and Brigita Verster | Cost: $35In this fourth and final part of our Revelation series, explore John’s apocalyptic visions alongside Old Testament prophecy. Gain insight into God’s plan and find joy in His sovereign purposes.
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*No childcare available
Empty: An Invitation to Be Filled by Dr. Veronica Gatling
Teachers: Dr. Veronica Gatling and Geridell Reeves | Cost: $15Trade the weight of life’s burdens for the joy of being filled by God. This study is an invitation to experience His renewing presence in fresh and powerful ways.
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*No childcare available
Rooted
Teachers: Denise Cooper & Barb Roland | Cost: $40Experience the joy of deeper connection—with God, your church, and your purpose. Rooted offers a transformative journey that cultivates lifelong rhythms of discipleship and growth in Jesus.
North Ridge Campus
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*Childcare is available for all Tuesday morning classes. Please register for childcare separately.
CHILDCARE REGISTRATIONWorship and the Word | 9–9:30am | YTH1
Everyone is welcome to join us for a time of worship, encouragement from God’s Word, and prayer each week. No registration is required.
Tuesday Morning | 9:30–11:30am
Jesus and Women: In the First Century and Now by Kristi McLelland
Cost: $25Walk the dusty roads of Nazareth and encounter Jesus through the eyes of the women who met Him face-to-face. In this study, we’ll explore the historical and cultural world of first-century women and find renewed joy in worshiping the same Jesus who meets us today.
Joy and Peace through Prayer
Teachers: Marlene Johnson | Cost: $25Prayer offers more than words—it brings joy, healing, and peace for our souls. Together we’ll embrace our new identity in Christ, finding freedom not in our own goodness but in His goodness and grace.
Knowing Freedom
Teacher: Jolie Monea | Cost: $25Break free from the burdens that steal your joy. God has an incredible purpose for our lives. This class will help us gain new tools to dismantle strongholds and live fully free in His power and purposes. This class uses the KnowingFreedom book. If you already purchased a copy, use code knowingfreedom (one word, lower case) at checkout.
Rooted
Teachers: Bev Murray & Maria Derminio | Cost: $40Experience the joy of deeper connection—with God, your church, and your purpose. Rooted offers a transformative journey that cultivates lifelong rhythms of discipleship and growth in Jesus.
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*No childcare available
Knowing Freedom
Teacher: Jolie Monea | Cost: $25Break free from the burdens that steal your joy. God has an incredible purpose for our lives, and this class will help us gain new tools to dismantle strongholds and live fully free in His power and purposes. This class uses the KnowingFreedom book. If you already purchased a copy, use code knowingfreedom (one word, lower case) at checkout.
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*Childcare is available for Flourish gatherings.
FLOURISH CHILDCARE REGISTRATIONFlourish
Teacher: Courtney RamserFlourish will meet monthly (2nd Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm) and include a time of worship, an inspiring talk or teaching, and small group discussions where we can connect, grow, and support one another. It’s a space to flourish in faith and friendship together. Registration is not required; please join us as you can.
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*Childcare is available for all Thursday morning classes. Please register for childcare separately.
CHILDCARE REGISTRATIONPurposeful Motherhood
Teachers: Becca Holt & Courtney Ramser | Cost: $25Connect with other moms of kids 15 and under as we joyfully navigate the blessings and challenges of motherhood together. This study offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and a supportive community for this unique season.
This session, we will be studying Knowing Freedom! When a mother steps into the freedom Jesus offers, her children are impacted as they learn what it looks like to trust God, walk in wholeness, and find their identity in Christ. Knowing Freedom blesses moms, children, and entire families, helping each one discover what it means to live fully alive in Jesus.
Shea Campus
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*Childcare provided through Discovery Kids check-in
Unequally Yoked
Teacher: Joan StempskiMeet other women whose husbands don’t share their faith. Experience a safe, encouraging space to grow in Christ and find joy in the journey. We work through a different book each semester, but you’re welcome to join at any time. Everyone is responsible for purchasing their own book, but please register so we can plan for you.
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*Childcare is available for all Monday evening classes. Please register for childcare separately.
CHILDCARE REGISTRATIONKnowing Freedom
Teacher: Jaime Rossello | Cost: $25Break free from the burdens that steal your joy. God has an incredible purpose for our lives, and this class will help us gain new tools to dismantle strongholds and live fully free in His power and purposes. This class uses the Knowing Freedom book. If you already purchased a copy, use code knowingfreedom (one word, lower case) at checkout.
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*Childcare is available for all Tuesday morning classes. Please register for childcare separately.
CHILDCARE REGISTRATIONWorship and the Word | 9-9:30am | Grace Chapel
Everyone is welcome to join us for a time of worship, encouragement from God’s Word, and prayer each week. No registration is required.
Tuesday Morning | 9:30–11:30am
Found On My Knees by Cherie Wagner
Teacher: Cherie Wagner | Cost: $25Our journey of faith is filled with seasons of both hardship and victory. In this study, we’ll explore themes of surrender, trust, and obedience, discovering joy in pursuing Jesus with passion and humility—on our knees before Him.
Titus: Displaying the Gospel of Grace by Courtney Doctor & Hunter Beless
Teacher: Barb Whitehead | Cost: $25The gospel that saves us for eternity also transforms us day by day. This study shows how grace changes our lives, homes, and communities, putting the beauty of the gospel on display for the world to see.
God’s Big Story (Creation, Fall, Redemption, Restoration)
Teacher: Cathy Wilson | Cost: $15Scripture tells one unified story of God’s plan for the world. In this study, we’ll trace the biblical themes of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration—discovering how God brings hope and joy out of mankind’s brokenness.
Coping Skills by Gina Yanovitch
Teacher: Gina Yanovitch | Cost: $25Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but God equips us to face them with hope. Using her book, Stop Avoiding It, Licensed Professional Counselor Gina Yanovitch blends brain science, Scripture, and practical skills to help us handle relationships, stress, and change with wisdom and joy.
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*Childcare is available for all Tuesday evening classes. Please register for childcare separately.
CHILDCARE REGISTRATIONFlourish
Flourish is a weekly gathering for all women in the Shea Chapel. Each week includes a time of worship, an inspiring talk or teaching, and small group discussions where we can connect, grow, and support one another. It’s a space to flourish in faith and friendship each week.
Registration isn’t required, but please RSVP so we can keep you updated.
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*Childcare is available for all Thursday morning classes. Please register for childcare separately.
CHILDCARE REGISTRATIONKnowing Freedom
Teacher: Kelly Heller | Cost: $25Break free from the burdens that steal your joy. God has an incredible purpose for our lives. This class will help us gain new tools to dismantle strongholds and live fully free in His power and purposes. This class uses the Knowing Freedom book. If you already purchased a copy, use code knowingfreedom (one word, lower case) at checkout.
Grace-Based Motherhood
Teachers: Amy Cavness, Sonia Cleverly, Jill Kotter & Mary Beth Gasser | Cost: $15Be encouraged and inspired as moms of every age and stage learn to live transformed by God’s grace. This study equips women to joyfully walk counter-culturally as wives, mothers, and followers of Jesus.
Special Needs Parenting
Teacher: Carolyn Meyers| No CostParenting a child with special needs brings unique challenges. In this supportive class, you’ll find encouragement, genuine community, and joy in the Lord as you walk with others who understand.
Moms of Adults: Love, Grace, and Boundaries
Teachers: Gail Schuknecht, Cindy Bartlett & Julie Lewis | Cost: $15Mothering adult children comes with new joys and challenges. Together we’ll seek biblical wisdom, relational support, and grace-filled boundaries to navigate this season with peace and joy.
Women in the Word (Gospel of Luke)
Teachers: Taylor Whitley & Cherie Wagner | Cost: $15Join us for a verse-by-verse journey through the Gospel of Luke. This class blends table discussions, large group teaching, and fellowship, offering both encouragement and joy as we follow Jesus together.
Online
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Miracles of Jesus
Teacher: Dr. Veronica GatlingDo you believe in the power of the God who can accomplish anything? Miracles of Jesus explores all four Gospels with teaching from Jennie Allen, Bianca Juarez, Jada Edwards, and Sadie Robertson. Together we’ll discover the ways Jesus healed, provided for, calmed, and resurrected the people He encountered.