<div> <div>Samford Ministry Training Institute site classes being hosted at Olive Baptist Church.<br>Join us as we begin our study on the Spiritual Disciplines of the Christian faith.<br><br>This course will assist the student in pursuing intimacy with and conformity to Jesus Christ through personal spiritual disciplines such as Bible intake, prayer, fasting, silence and solitude, and journaling. Students will learn valuable disciplines that will greatly enhance their walk with God.<br><br>Register at this link: <a href="https://www2.samford.edu/eve/index.php?formid=5965"><strong>https://www2.samford.edu/eve/index.php?formid=5965</strong></a><br>March 26th- May 14<br>Room 4209, every Thursday from 6-9PM<br>Instructor: Charlie Gessner&nbsp;</div> </div>

<div> <div><strong><em>WHAT COULD GOD DO IN THREE DAYS?<br></em></strong><br></div><div>Throughout Scripture, some of the most powerful moments in history unfolded in just three days. Lives were changed. Hope was restored. Everything shifted. Renew Weekend, happening April 10–12, 2026, is an opportunity for our entire church family to pause, refocus, and seek the Lord together. Dr. Ted Traylor, Tim Hunter, Trey Van Camp, and worship leaders from Journey Worship Co., Crossroads Worship, and Olive Worship will help lead us throughout the weekend. What can God do in 3 days? Join us for Renew Weekend and find out.<br><br>Schedule:<br><strong>Friday, April 10th</strong><br>5:45 - Food Trucks, Fellowship - K5-5th in the gym<br>7:00 - Renewal in Our Hearts (childcare available - babies - PreK)<br><br><strong>Saturday, April 11th</strong><br>8:00am Prayer and Worship (Worship Center)<br>9:00am Breakfast in Foyer<br>9:30am Breakouts* and Kids Activities (childcare available, babies - 5th grade)<br>10:45am Session Two - Renewal in Our Homes (childcare available -babies - PreK)<br>*<em>Breakout descriptions listed below</em><br><br><strong>Sunday, April 12th</strong><br>Sunday 9:30 or 11am - Session 3 - Renewal in our Church (children will attend their normal Sunday AM classes)<br>Sunday 5:30pm - Session 4 - Renewal in our City (childcare available- babies - PreK)<br><br><br><strong>Saturday Breakouts - Detailed Descriptions</strong><br><br><strong>Men's Breakouts:</strong><br><br><em>Defend the Castle - Jon Huff</em><br>Renewal and Revival starts in the home. God has a plan for your home, but so does the world, the flesh, and the devil. Come learn practical ways to defend your home, and contend for your family.<br><br><em>Win the Girl - Jared Gann + Jim Harris</em><br>Finding a godly spouse is the dream of many single men. However, modern dating is a mine-field to walk through. Come learn godly strategies for pursuing the woman of your dreams.<br><br><em>Kill the Dragon - Josh Dickens</em><br>Men often fight in the shadows. They battle unseen but paralyzing sins on their souls. For many men, this feels like a dragon that cannot be defeated. Come learn battle-tested tools from God’s word.<br><br><em>Raise Warriors - Jon Tyner + Jack Tyner</em><br>Raising sons is not for the faint at heart. As Fathers, we tend to project our own shadow side on our son’s journey into manhood. Come learn practical steps towards renewing your relationship to your son, and preparing him for manhood.<br><br><strong>Women's Breakouts:</strong><br><br><em>Missional Motherhood - Liz Traylor + Andrea Hunter</em><br>The call of motherhood is often unseen and undervalued, but the calling is indescribably great. The Great Commission starts at your kitchen table. Come learn how to make disciples of your children from the womb to adulthood!<br><br><em>Finding Boaz - Sharon Harris + Carrie Gann</em><br>Finding a godly spouse is the dream of many single women. However, modern dating is a mine-field to walk through. Come learn godly strategies for dating and romance.<br><br><em>Recovering the Fatherhood of God - Anjie Cason + Terriann Williams</em><br>For many women, father-wounds cloud their ability to see their heavenly Father clearly. Healing is possible! Come learn how to take steps towards God as Father and how to care for those struggling with their relationship to their earthly father.<br><br><em>Her Voice, His Word - Sarah Dickens + Kali Reichert</em><br>Many women are gifted to teach God’s word, yet when it comes time to prepare a lesson or lead a session, they struggle to put it together. Come learn behind the scenes methods and means of studying and teaching the Bible with precision and power!<br><br><strong>Co-Ed Breakouts:<br><br></strong><em>How to Spend an Hour with Jesus - Harland Cason</em><br>In a fast-paced world, many of us struggle to pray for a minute, let alone an hour. Yet, in Matthew 26:40, Jesus famously asked His disciples “Could you not watch with me for an hour?” Come learn practical steps to spend an hour alone with Jesus.<br><br><em>Lead Like a Christian CEO - Mark Faulkner</em><br>Many leadership strategies abound both within and without the church. Many times those can feel like separate worlds. What would it look like for your faith to inform and fuel your leadership in the marketplace? Come learn tools to transform your leadership that are helpful for<br>any season or state of leadership.<br><br><em>Keep the Spark Alive - Dakota and Cameron Hill</em><br>Keeping the spark alive in marriage takes intentionality and care. Being renewed in marriage is key to experiencing renewal in the church. Come learn practical “fire-starters” to fuel a healthy marriage.<br><br><em>The Anxious Generation - Chad Daugherty + Austin Marshick</em><br>The digital age has provided many advances for us, but it has also provided the church and individuals with a fresh set of challenges. Come learn both how to reach the anxious generation, but also how to thrive and be renewed in the midst of one.<br><br><em>Fan the Flame - Dr. Brian Nall</em><br>Many of us who serve, lead, and pour into others face seasons where it feels like our flame is going out. Paul exhorted Timothy to “fan into flame” the gift and calling of God placed on his life. Come hear practical and scriptural strategies for fanning the call of God into a roaring fire in<br>your life.</div> </div>

<div> Tuesday nights are our favorite night of the week! This night is geared for those between the ages of 18-29. We gather together in the Olive Worship Center to build community, worship Jesus, and study the Bible together. People start showing up around 6, our doors for worship open at 6:30, and we begin the service around 6:50. We encourage every young adult to come early and stay late! </div>