Find a class or group that fits you!
At First NLR, we offer many different ways to connect with others! We have tons of Connections Classes and Connections Groups that you can be a part of! Try out one or a few and see which one you connect to the best!
Find a class to get connected with on Saturday nights or Sunday mornings! Or join one of our groups that meets at another time slot during the week. We have a wide variety of options for you to choose from, ranging from different age groups to different life stages to different interests.
Fill out this quick form and we’ll get back to you with some tips!
Monday is Family Day! No weekly activities are scheduled. Take this opportunity to spend some time with those you love!
Main Building | Senior Ministry Center – Room 1
Freedom Connection is a class that addresses the issues that interfere in our most important relationships. A wide variety of life issues are represented at Freedom Connection including: dependency on alcohol or drugs, pornography, low self-esteem, need to control, depression, anger, co-dependency, fear of rejection, fear of abandonment, perfectionism, broken relationships, and abuse. Join us as we seek God’s healing power from our addictive, compulsive, and dysfunctional behaviors in this Bible-based recovery journey.
Contacts:
Pastor Layne & Marsha Mason | 501-618-0303 or lmason@firstnlr.com
Freedom Connection also meets on Sundays at 11:30am.
Main Building | Chapel
Soul Café is a verse by verse Bible study. It is a blend of ages and life stages – you’ll find all kinds of people in Soul Café. It will combine group discussion and teaching from Pastor Randy. Come study the Word of God with us!
Contact:
Pastor Randy Jumper | 501-758-8553 or rjumper@firstnlr.com
Soul Café II meets on Sundays at 8:30am in the Chapel.
Main Building | Senior Ministry Center – Room 2
A class for all ages and all walks of life. The teachers encourage class participation. We laugh, we cry, and we learn how to become life-long followers of Jesus.
Contacts:
Liz Bevis | 501-590-4411 or lbevarosa@gmail.com
Tami Harlan | 501-758-0292 or tamiharlan58@icloud.com
Main Building | Senior Ministry Center – Room 1
CrossWalk is a diverse group of people who love to study the Bible and apply it to everyday life. Come join us and learn more from God’s Word.
Contact:
Pat Knott | 501-428-2676 or potofpeas@yahoo.com
Main Building | Chapel
Soul Café is a verse by verse Bible study. It is a blend of ages and life stages – you’ll find all kinds of people in Soul Café. It will combine group discussion and teaching from Pastor Randy. Come study the book of Mark with us!
Contact:
Pastor Randy Jumper | 501-758-8553 or rjumper@firstnlr.com
Soul Café I meets on Saturdays at 6:15pm in the Chapel.
Main Building | Room 215
A diverse class for adults of all ages. The class begins each week with fellowship, praise reports, and prayer. Teaching themes range from in depth review of biblical passages to works by Christian authors to video series.
Contacts:
Niki and Tony Baker | usillyme2@yahoo.com
Main Building | Room 211
If you are married and in your 20s-30s, then this class is for you! We have a great time studying God’s Word and building strong, lasting friendships with other couples in the same stage of life. We truly believe that we are better together!
Group Contacts:
Kane & Kristy Dorsey | kldorsey74@gmail.com or kzdorsey@gmail.com
Main Building | Senior Ministry Center – Room 1
A traditional style class serving senior adults. Pick up some coffee in the coffee lobby and join us for a donut and a great time of fellowship and spiritual growth. You will meet some wonderful people in our church. Our study comes from the standard Assemblies of God curriculum – each participant will get a copy to use for your own personal study. We begin with a short time of singing some older hymns and choruses. We have regular social activities outside of class so members can get to know each other better and join in with fun and fellowship.
Contact:
Mattie Ruth Tipton | 501-833-2338 or jjmrtipton@comcast.net
Main Building | Room 210
Connect with other class members while having fun and learning to live in Christian love. This class addresses current issues and the teachers rotate with in depth teaching in the Bible and its principle for all ages.
Contacts:
Pastor David & Cheryl Richards | 501-320-1254 or drichards@firstnlr.com
Randy and Janet Granderson | randygranderson1@gmail.com
Main Building | Room 102
A Bible study of Old and New Testament applications for everyday life. The class is interactive and challenging for all ages.
Contacts:
Barbara Culpepper | 501-681-9336 or barb.culpepper@gmail.com
Robert Johnson | robert@wdi-inc.com
Main Building | Room 212
If you want to see your family bond strengthened, you need to come join our group! Whether you are married or a single parent, don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to deepen your family and children’s relationships – no matter what your family looks like. Members love to have fun together and plan several events throughout the year.
Contacts:
Brent Fairchild | 479-926-0662 or fairchildbw@archildrens.org
Amanda Fairchild | 479-926-0661 or asfairchild04@gmail.com
Main Building | Room 105
Are you a new Christian? Wanting to learn the important steps of developing a deeper relationship with Jesus? This four-week class meets every Sunday at 10:00am in room 105. It’s perfect for those who want to learn more about prayer, studying the Bible, and other key elements of the Christian faith. You can start ANY weekend. Come join us!
Contacts:
Pastor Brian Dollar |501-758-8553 or bdollar@firstnlr.com
Hope Center
Se habla Espanol y Ingles. Bienvenidos! This class is a perfect place for all Latinos to gather and have fellowship.
Para Mas Informacion Contactara:
Lupita y Manual Hernandez | 501-658-8223 o lupitajuarez@sbcglobal.net
Yvette Rivera | 501-352-9147 o ydrivera63@yahoo.com
Main Building | Senior Ministry Center – Room 2
Everyone is welcome! The Living Sanctuary is a class of learners of all ages. Our lessons focus on how to spiritually develop and grow into strong, mature Christians.
Contact:
Ray Lowe | 501-351-0280 or kweku1966@yahoo.com
Main Building | Room 214
Transitions are hard. Don’t go through them alone! Especially the transition from High School to the NXT stage of life. This class is designed for the college-aged individual. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for you to meet others and discover what life is and what you can become!
Contact:
Pastor Randy Jumper | 501-952-8503 or rjumper@firstnlr.com
Main Building | Room 206
Out of college and launched into your career? This is perfect for you. In this class you’ll meet people from all walks of life: military, teachers, graduate students, businessmen and others. It’s a great place for young adults who have launched into their careers to meet others and grow in their faith.
Contacts:
Rachel & David Stafford | rachelannstafford@gmail.com or davidjamesstafford@gmail.com
Main Building | Room 104
This class is designed to help single moms connect with other single moms going through similar life situations. Members enjoy fellowship and support, encouragement, and learn Biblical principles to strengthen their relationship with God.
Contact:
Renee Donaldson | 501-554-2182 or rdonaldson@firstnlr.com
Main Building | Senior Ministry Center – Room 1
Freedom Connection is a class that addresses the issues that interfere in our most important relationships. A wide variety of life issues are represented at Freedom Connection including: dependency on alcohol or drugs, pornography, low self-esteem, need to control, depression, anger, co-dependency, fear of rejection, fear of abandonment, perfectionism, broken relationships, and abuse. Join us as we seek God’s healing power from our addictive, compulsive, and dysfunctional behaviors in this Bible-based recovery journey.
Contacts:
Pastor Layne & Marsha Mason | 501-618-0303 or lmason@firstnlr.com
Freedom Connection meets on Saturdays at 6:15pm.
Main Building | Sanctuary
Forever Free is a place of grace where you will find God at the center of your road to recovery from hurts, habits, or hang-ups. If you want to discover honesty, acceptance, truth and love, join us every Tuesday night for this powerful spiritual adventure.
Schedule:
6:30pm | Large Group Worship (Worship & Teaching/Testimony)
7:45pm | Open Share Small Groups
Contacts:
Pastor Layne & Marsha Mason | 501-618-0303 or lmason@firstnlr.com
Main Building | Senior Ministry Center – Room 1
For those who want to dive deeper into God’s Word, our Wednesday Night Bible Study is for you! Join us as we study the Bible and apply it’s truths to our lives!
Group Contact:
Pastor Brian Dollar 501-758-8553 or bdollar@firstnlr.com
Main Building | Room 104
Int he Deaf Connections Class, you will learn, grow closer to Jesus, and build healthy relationships with others. We meet weekly to worship God, learn about the Bible, and spend time with each other. All of our meetings are conducted in American Sign Language.
Group Contact:
Pastor Gary Tomlinson | gtomlinson@firstnlr.com
Main Building | Room 211
Looking for a brotherhood? Want to be around a group of men where you can be honest and transparent about spiritual battles and life issues that affect men? If so, IRONMEN is for you. This group is open to all men who want to have real talk, deal with real issues and get real results as it relates to Godly wisdom and support. Led by Derick Brooks, this men’s group is fun, laid-back and supportive. Together, we WIN! “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17
Group Contact:
Derick Brooks | derickbrooks@gmail.com
Main Building | Room 206
This Connections Class studies the Bible through a guided discussion or topical format. We develop our faith in growing our knowledge of the Scripture helping us to reach our community.
Contacts:
Britney Hardin | britney.hardin@hotmail.com
Donnivane Hall | donnivanehall@yahoo.com
Hope Center
On Wednesday nights, our Connections classes are taught by many of our Spanish-speaking teachers. Lessons cover various subjects helping Christians in their everyday lives. The Bible is the key study book with many other books and subjects shared at various times throughout the year.
Contacts:
Yvette Rivera | 501-352-9147
Pastor Jay or Nancy Dickerson | 501-758-8553 or jdickerson@firstnlr.com or ndickerson@firstnlr.com
Main Building | Chapel
Our ministry to young adults is a lot of fun! Enjoy live music, worship, connecting with friends, and connecting with God!
Contacts:
Pastor Randy Jumper | 501-758-8553 or rjumper@firstnlr.com
Main Building | Room 210
Do you want a place to learn, grow, have fun and make friends? Join our Connections Group for Women – it’s for women of all ages! We offer a variety of classes and activities including crafts, Bible Study, demonstrations, and practical teaching on relevant topics. No need to sign up! Every class is a stand-alone session so feel free to drop in at any time!
Group Contact:
Kathy Brockinton | 501-758-8553 or kbrockinton@firstnlr.com