Why Young Christians Are Leaving the Church and Rethinking Faith

Approximately 60% of young adults leave active involvement in church as they exit their teen years. Some never return, while others live indefinitely at the margins of the faith community, attempting to define their own spirituality. Some return to robust engagement with the established church, while a few remain faithful through the transition from adolescence to adulthood and beyond. Why are our young people dropping out of church? And what can we do about it?

In the best-selling book “You Lost Me”, David Kinnaman explores the reasons young Christians (age 18-29) are leaving the church and rethinking their commitment to the faith. Based on new research conducted by the Barna Group, Kinnaman’s book takes an honest look at the profound cultural changes that contribute to the dropout rate among the Mosaic generation. In this class, we will use some of the material from Kinnaman’s book as a platform to discuss how our young people are approaching and thinking about their faith today.

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Old Law and the New Covenant

As we view our Bible as a single book containing the story line of God’s creation and purpose for man we discover the value of the old Testament as it becomes our school master to fully understand the New Covenant.  Join us in the auditorium each Wednesday night as we explore the richness of the Old Testament and the promises of the New Covenant.

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Faith and Culture - How Shall We Then Live?

Is America now a post Christian culture? If our society is only secular and no longer religious, how shall we then live? This course looks at the trends of declining Biblical morality in our country and the rise of Humanism as evidenced by cultural indicators.  Is Man’s intellect and wisdom alone working to solve our society’s problems, or can it? We will trace the paths of Humanism that have confronted Christianity through history from the beginning of the church to our world today. What are people really believing and why? These attacks on our faith and our response to these vain philosophies will be introduced each week with a video presentation from the series, “How Shall We then Live?” and then discussed in class so that you will be equipped to give an answer for the hope that is in you.  This is a continuation of the faith and reason study that began this year with faith and science and now investigates faith and culture.

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Spanish Language

This “basics of Spanish” class is intended to help prepare students for mission trips.  It is for the beginner as well as the advanced student and meets from 5:00 - 6:30 P.M.

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The Bible As Story

“Did you know the Bible is mostly stories? Would you like to know them better? This class is all Bible stories, but for grown-ups. And not just well-known stories; we’ll probably dig up some you’ve never heard before.  After all, why should little kids have all the fun? We’ll learn a lot, and have a good time in the process. Come and see!”

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Living Your Life As a Beautiful Offering

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us His compassionate instruction for everyday living and then wraps His teaching with the promise of His blessing. “Jesus wants us to learn to live in a way that reflects the kingdom of God to the world, to live as a woman with a kingdom heart,” writes Angela. “I truly want to be that woman. And Jesus says that when you are, it’s beautiful and blessed.” Come join us for a more in-depth Bible study that will enrich your life.  Even if you do not want to do the homework, please join us for the video and discussion.  This is a video/workbook series.  Limited Class Size.  Workbooks can be purchased for a small cost.  Contact Rachel Masterson or Sonia Pruett ().

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Encouragers’ Class Community Outreach Common Grounds Bible Study

Finding our need for God in this World, the Encouragers have begun an outreach to those in our community seeking answers to life’s problems through studying God’s Word.

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I, II, III JOHN

The apostle John gives us a unique insight into the love of Christ and His mission to His creation.  Join us for an early Wednesday night class as the Bible serves as our text book in this indepth discussion.

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Ladies Tuesday Morning Class

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Looking for a great way to spend Tuesday morning?
Come enjoy a period of Bible study, coupled with a wonderful period of fellowship. Class begins at 10 a.m. each Tuesday morning from September to April. Teacher: Susan Kelly. The class hosts an annual Valentine’s Luncheon for the Wonderful Wednesday Inner City Class.  At the end of the spring session each year, we enjoy a fun trip with Margie Smith.

Come be a part of our class.

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Singing Class

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A time for those who love to sing both old and new songs.  Men and boys will be given the opportunity to lead their favorite song. One hour of devotion and worship through song will lift your spirit and give a much needed mid-week spiritual boost.

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Young Pros

Our Young Pro Ministry seeks to reach out to those who are in their Mid to Late 20’s as those who may or may not have discovered their professional ambitions at this point in life.  This ministry seeks to encourage this Mid to late 20’s age
group in their personal relationship with God, provide them with a venue for fellowship with each other, and share God’s love with those in this community.

In addition to meeting for Bible Class each Sunday morning, our Young Pro Ministry offers a wide variety of other activities as well.  Among them is The Link, a small group setting specifically for those in their Mid to Late 20’s, service projects, weekend retreats, and mission trips.

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Ambassadors

An ambassador is an individual that has been designated by their government to represent the nation in all matters in a foreign land. Each of us as a Christian is an Ambassador for Christ representing his kingdom to the people of this world.

The Ambassadors class invites singles and couples of all ages to join us as we equip ourselves to be more effective representatives of Jesus every day through a more thorough understanding of His will.

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Seekers

WELCOME TO THE SEEKERS CLASS!  Mayfair’s Seekers is a close group of active, growing families working together through Bible study, fellowship and prayer.  Our class began nearly 11 years ago as a small young married group.  We began building families, some couples earlier than others.  With the addition of other Mayfair members and an influx of new Christians, our membership now consists of a varied age group of active families.  While a majority of our membership has children ranging from infants to young adolescents, many families without children have also found our class to be the perfect fit through which to continue, or even begin, their walk with God.

The Seekers Offer:
- Discussion Oriented Bible Study
- Frequent fellowship
- Geographically based care groups
- Support and encouragement of fellow Christians
- A home base for service and growth with the Mayfair family

Although our membership consists of people with varying interests, professions and needs, the tie that binds us together is a strong sense of purpose and a desire to seek God’s plan for our lives, our families and our Church congregation.  We welcome you to our class and encourage you to study with us as we seek together the righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ.

“Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33

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Lifesavers

Bible- based lessons with practical applications and lively discussions describe the Lifesavers class.  Each Sunday different teachers lead our class.

We maintain ministries of prayer for class members and their friends and families, cards of encouragement and visitation.

Lifesavers are mission-minded.  we provide financial, spiritual and actual physical labor to a variety of mission efforts.  Lifesavers provide support for a full time mission family in San Quintin, Mexico on the Baja peninsula, as well as contributing to many other mission efforts.

Christian fellowship occurs every class session.  We also have other get-togethers throughout the year.  In helping to support visitor luncheons, we have yet another opportunity to be together.

Serving others is a major focus of the Lifesavers class and we are always ready to meet spiritual, physical and emotional needs.

Galations 5:13 “...rather, serve one another in love.”

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Homebuilders

Mayfair’s HomeBuilders Class provides an environment of fellowship in Jesus Christ through which our friendships can grow, our families can be strengthened, and God can be glorified. We are committed to prayer, the studying of God’s Word, and living our lives in a manner consistent with God’s design. We commit our families to Him so that He will be the Builder of our homes. 

- Interactive Bible Study
- Fellowship with other young couples
- Service Projects
- Support & Encouragement
- A great place to grow!

If you are recently married or you,re just beginning your journey as a new family, we invite you to join our class as we discover God’s plan for our lives. Our class consists of newlyweds, engaged couples, and couples with infants. We’re all at the same exciting point of life when God’s presence in our families is critical, so join us as we journey down life’s new path - together! 

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Encouragers

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With all the difficulties and joys of life comes a constant need for us to think biblically. God has supplied us with a rich text which serves as our daily guide.  We cannot overstate the importance of understanding life based on God’s own perspective.

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The ENCOURAGERS is an extraordinary diverse group of people consisting of young adults to grandparents, married and single, red, yellow, black and white. We enjoy lively and open discussions of Bible topics. You will find us to be a very friendly and “encouraging” group. Please visit us soon.







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Conquerors

Life has often been compared to a roller coaster.  While some days are filled with joy, we continue to brace ourselves for events which can take our spiritual breath away.  The CONQUERORS CLASS presents practical day-to-day applications of Christian principles which remind us, regardless of life’s circumstances, that we are winners through Him who loves us (our name and focus come straight from Romans 8:37).  We meet in the Worship Center which makes this class a convenient place for guests to become acquainted with the Mayfair church.  Regardless of your age or life station, you will find a place to belong in our Bible Class.

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College Age

Our College Age Ministry is made up of students from surrounding universities and colleges, both undergraduate and graduate, students who may be working but consider themselves college age, as well as those who serve in our nation’s military.  This ministry seeks to encourage this Late Teens and Early 20’s age group in their personal relationship with God, provide them with a venue for fellowship with each other, and share God’s love with those in this community.

In addition to meeting for Bible Class each Sunday morning, our College Age Ministry offers a wide variety of other activities as well.  Among them is The Link, a small group setting specifically for those in their Late Teens and Early 20’s, service projects, weekend retreats, and mission trips.

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Classics

The Classics class is the largest class at Mayfair. All ages are welcome.  We would love to have you join us.  We are a class where in-depth Bible Study along with practical application is a main focus of the class time.  This is done by a presentation that includes much latitude for open discussion and then a look at the Word for the final answer.  This class endeavors to get to know and care about each person and their needs. The Classics class is made up of a variety of members who strive to serve.  We have members who support both financially and physically many mission efforts both at home and abroad.  We have a weekly newsletter that provides a prayer list for our class and friends of our class (who are not members at Mayfair).  We are also providing a pictorial directory of class members.  Fellowships are greatly enjoyed by our class as a way of getting to know one another better. Care is provided in any way possible for those who need assistance—spiritually or physically.  We welcome all ages and, as many of us are over forty, we welcome younger members as we feel that we have much experience to offer them—and that they have, in turn, wonderful enthusiastic visions to offer us.

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Builders

The Builders class is open to all.  Over time, it has become primarily a class of single ladies although some men do attend.

The class attempts to go beyond a superficial view of the Bible text and look for lessons that may be overlooked in the course of study.  By bringing these additional truths into our lives, we can become better Christians.  The class also strives to model faithful Christian living to younger Christians.

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Bridge Builders

Jesus was a bridge builder in every way.  He built a bridge between Jew and Gentile, between the rich and the poor, and He built the ultimate bridge between us and God through the cross.  When everyone around Him wanted to build a barrier and a wall, He chose to build a bridge.  We need more people like Jesus in a world that is filled with judges and critics.

The aim of Bridge Builders is to strive to be like Jesus through Bible study, prayer and ministry.  Bridge Builders seek not to just know about God, but to know God. This class also helps to support a missionary in Cuba and the church at San Quintin, Baja, Mexico.
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Servants at Heart

SERVANTS is a class for those who want to take action to glority God by serving in the Huntsville community and beyond.  The class was started by young couples with servant hearts, but all who wish to serve are welcome.
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Have you been looking for a more fulfilling and joyful life?  You can find it through servant hood by following the example of Christ and putting on “the apron of ...humility to serve one another.”

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SALT (Single Adults Learnin Together)

SALT
(Single Adults Learning Together)

The SALT Ministry provides single adults numerous opportunities for fellowship and Christian service with other singles, and challenges the members toward personal spiritual growth through the study of God’s word.
The members of this ministry meet every Sunday for Bible class at 10:30 a.m. and at various times during the week to share a meal and fellowship together, or to participate in special outings.

• Weekly Bible Class on Sunday 10:30 AM in Room A-210
• Monthly Financial Support to Scotland Missions and the Inner City
• Annual Christmas Project with AGAPE of North Alabama
• Potluck Dinners & Cookouts
• Individual Members are Involved in Numerous Ministries

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World Bible School

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You can be a missionary teaching in Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Kenya, India, the Phillipines, China and the United States without leaving Huntsville.  Join a team of workers on Wednesday evenings as they spread the Word through World Bible School.

We meet on Wednesday night from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday evening from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Each Wednesday evening the World Bible School staff gathers to grade lessons from all over the world. This popular Bible correspondence study continues to be the number one tool used by some of our mission teams. We need people who are interested in grading lessons, sending new lessons, and contacting people from across the world with the good news of Jesus. You too can be a missionary without ever applying for a passport.

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For more information about World Bible School, click here.

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Wednesday Morning Men’s Class

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Divorce Recovery

* Support for people healing from a relational break-up
* Understanding from others with similar situations
* Learning how to heal from the pain of a lost relationship
* Assistance in making major decisions (children, finances, feelings, pressures)

Our mission is to bring hope and healing out of the pain of separation or divorce, and to point toward a brighter future through the understanding that this is not the final defining event in one’s life.

Our goal is to provide a safe, confidential, and supportive community for men and women to share their experiences, and to walk together towards the healing found in Jesus Christ.

Recovery means:
* Hope and healing before and after separation
* Dealing with fears and anxieties
* Developing coping skills
* Managing loneliness
* Parenting adjustments
* Seeking God’s wisdom

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Family Class

The Family Class is primarily composed of parents of school-aged children.  The focus of the class is to grow in the understanding and application of God’s Word, especially as it relates to the role of parenting.  The goal of the class is to share our experiences and encourage each other as we raise our children to follow God.  We also have several class fellowship activities and service projects. 

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