Adults

West End hosts Bible studies, classes, and events to help you build community and grow in your faith.

West End’s Adult Ministries

  • Uprise Leader and Staff Member pose with each other at Graduation

    UpRise

    Award-winning career advancement training.

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  • Sunday Morning Classes

    Engage with a variety of theological or topical classes.

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  • Two women among many talking at a backyard party

    Women's Ministry

    Women socialize, study the Bible, and serve the community together.

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  • Man at West End laughs with another at a West End Event

    Men's Ministry

    Connect with other men and grow into God’s purpose for you.

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  • One community group posing by their canoes after a rafting trip

    Community Groups

    Intentional groups to build friendships and grow in faith.

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  • Paige Brown teaching

    Paige Brown Bible Studies

    Twice annual Bible studies led by Paige Brown, open to the public.

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  • Man holding child in a caring way

    Care

    Supportive counseling, prayer, therapist referrals, mentorship, and more.

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  • Volunteer speaking with a visitor on Sunday Morning

    Serve

    View all opportunities to serve in and around West End.

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UpRise

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UpRise leaders pose with staff after graduation

UpRise Nashville is an award-winning career training program that provides the relationships, skills, and certifications to move from poverty to stability.

⏵ Leaders

Carol Peterson, Executive Director of UpRise

Carol Peterson
Executive Director

Sunday Morning Classes

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Stephen Simmons, assistant Pastor, teaches a Sunday Morning Class on the freedom we have in Christ.
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Sunday Morning Classes at West End exist for community and growth in the knowledge of God, his word, and his world. Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. during second service.

⏵ Leaders

Stephen Simmons, director of Sunday Morning Classes

Stephen Simmons
Assistant Pastor

Women’s Ministry

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One woman engages the rest of the group during a women's ministry teaching.
The women's leadership team stands at the front of Sunday service announcing how to get involved with Women's ministry.

We need each other on this walk! The women’s ministry gathers, serves, and studies the Bible together so you can flourish in your walk with Jesus.

Current Offerings:

  • Gathered is a series of quarterly events that bring women together based on age/stage.

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  • In women’s Bible studies, we gather to explore scripture and grow in friendship. Topics and book studies vary. See the current offerings here:

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  • Women’s ministry unites to support West End’s service events. See upcoming events here:

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⏵ Leaders

Betys Thomas, Women's ministry director

Betsy Thomas
Director of Women’s Ministry

Men’s Ministry

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Two men connect over a meal at a men's event
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Men’s ministry connects you with other men on your journey so that you can be spurned on towards God’s purposes for your life.

⏵ Leaders

Stephen Simmons, director of Men's Ministry

Stephen Simmons
Assistant Pastor

Bible Study with Paige Brown

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Man listen's closely to a teaching
Paige teaching in front of a whiteboard

Paige periodically leads a group study through the Bible. Lessons are taught live with limited streaming.

⏵ Leaders

Joda Foster
Women’s Ministry Assistant

Community Groups

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Several adult couples pose after a rafting trip
Several young adults enjoying dinner

Community groups are opportunities for people to get to know members of the church in a smaller setting. These groups of anywhere from 10-20 people “do life” together. If you’re interested in leading a group, you can connect here!

⏵ Leaders

Laura Stacy
Community Groups & Director of Engagement