Worship
Clarkesville Baptist Church is a warm, welcoming, Christ-centered fellowship with outreach to local, state, national, and international missions. We are committed to worshiping God and following the faith and teaching of Jesus Christ. Our worship service is traditional in style with a choir leading the call to worship, hymns, and worship songs. Our pastor, Grady Walden, delivers a thought- provoking, scripture-based sermon to help us in our walk with Christ and to lead others to that walk.
Sunday Morning Bible Study Groups
We learn and share together on Sunday Morning at 9:15. Someone at the Coffee Gathering Spot in the Family Life Center will be happy to give information and guide guests to classrooms.
CB Littles (Birth - Age 4) – located in the CBL Suite (first floor of the education building). The Gospel Project (TGP) is designed to introduce preschoolers to the big story of the Bible. Through age-appropriate lessons, engaging activities, and colorful illustrations, TGP helps preschoolers learn about God's love, Jesus' life, and the plan of salvation. The curriculum focuses on building a strong foundation of faith while making Bible truths accessible and exciting for our Littles.
CBKids (K5 - 5th Grade) – located on the CBK Hall (lower floor, just down the steps from the CBL Suite). "Bible Skills, Drills and Thrills" is an interactive program that helps kids develop a deeper understanding of the Bible. It combines fun games, engaging activities, and drills to teach key Bible stories, verses, and concepts, all while fostering a love for Scripture. The program aims to make Bible learning exciting and memorable through hands-on experiences and friendly competition.
Young Adult Class - This class is for college age (single or married) and young families. It explores the books of the Bible, its foundation, and the relationship to a Christian life. It meets on Sundays on the second floor.
The following adult classes are open to all ages:
Lanier Class – This class is for both men and women and utilizes curriculum that encourages faith-based individual reflection and Bible-guided group discussion. It meets on the first floor of the education building in the Library.
Ruth Class – This is a women’s class that explores the Bible book by book looking not only at the history and background of the book but also the lessons it can teach us about life today. It meets on the first floor of the education building.
Boaz Men’s Class – This is a men's class that uses Bible Study as an intentional pathway to walk as they strive to become more like Jesus and advance His kingdom as disciples. It meets on the first floor of the education building.
Women's Bible Study
In the fall and spring of each year, there is a Bible Study Group open to all women. This group meets once a week to study and discuss a book by a Christian author such as Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer, or Ann Graham Lott. The days and times of the meetings vary depending on the season and availability of the attendees.
NextGen Ministries
Wednesday Night Gatherings
We kick off Wednesday nights with a free meal in the Family Life Center from 5:30-6:00 PM for all kids, youth, their families, and volunteers!
At Clarkesville Baptist, we believe that growing in faith is a family journey. That's why our NextGen Wednesday Nights are designed to meet kids and students right where they are—whether they're tiny hands learning big truths, elementary kids full of curiosity, or teens navigating a changing world. Each group has a place, a purpose, and leaders who care deeply about helping the next generation know Jesus and follow Him with joy.
Security background checks have been completed on all staff and volunteers who work with NextGen Ministries. They have also received appropriate training in order to provide a safe, loving environment.
CB Littles (Birth - Age 4) - 6:00-7:00 PM
Wednesday nights are an exciting time for our Littles! Just as we do on Sunday mornings, we use The Gospel Project (TGP) to help preschoolers discover God's love, learn about Jesus, and see how the whole Bible fits into God's big rescue plan. With fun, hands-on activities, TGP makes building a strong faith foundation engaging and full of joy.
CBL Wednesdays = Big God. Big Love. Little Learners!
CBKids (K5 - 5th Grade) - 6:00-7:15 PM
Wednesday nights in CBK are all about fun, faith, and a little bit of silly! We use the What's in the Bible? (WITB) curriculum to take kids on an exciting adventure through the whole Bible. With hilarious puppets, creative storytelling, and engaging videos, WITB shows how every book of the Bible points to Jesus. We finish the night with a Silly Celebration or an Outrageous Game—because we believe the observation that "kids aren't opposed to learning, they're opposing to boring!"
From Bible Time to Game Time, Wednesdays are the Best Night of the Week!
IMPACT Youth (6th - 12th Grade) - 6:00-7:15 PM
Wednesday nights in IMPACT are all about real faith, real friends, and real life. Using the Ministry to Youth curriculum, we dive into God's Word in ways that connect directly to what students are facing in middle and high school. Each week includes teaching, discussion, and interactive activities designed to help students discover who they are in Christ and how to live out their faith every day.
We believe teens aren't just the church of tomorrow, they're the church of today. That's why IMPACT is a safe, fun, and engaging space where students can ask questions, build lasting friendships, and grow in their relationship with Jesus.
IMPACT = Real Life. Real Faith. Real Friends.
Music Ministry
Choir Ministry – Choir practice is held every Wednesday night in our music suite. It is open to all who enjoy singing praises to our Lord. Anthems and worship music is rehearsed in preparation for the Sunday Worship Service. The minister of worship not only leads us in this preparation but also guides us in a prayerful approach in leading these services.
Hand Bell Ensembles – Sanctuary Bells and Morning Bells are used in preludes for morning worship and special services.
Prayer Ministry Group
Clarkesville Baptist Church is a close fellowship of Christian believers who follow the example set by Jesus Christ in praying. Christ set the example for praying by “talking” with His Father in heaven often about the needs of his followers. We encourage our members to follow His example in praying for our personal needs, as well as those of our membership and our “neighbors.” We publish a weekly prayer list that lists members and friends with special needs. We also include our church ministries, missionaries, and leadership within that list. You can call the church office with your request to be added to our list.
Women’s Missions
WMU – The Baptist Women’s Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month. Study emphasis is focused on local, national, and foreign missions. Annual fundraising for the Lottie Moon Offering to assist in supporting foreign missionaries is held prior to Christmas each year. The annual fundraising for the Annie Armstrong offering is held in the spring each year to assist in supporting the North American missionaries.
Other activities supported by the Baptist Women:
Alternative School/Success Academy – Provide snacks and school supplies.
Backpacks for Christmas – Fill backpacks with gifts and school supplies for youth in Appalachia.
Sewing Ministry – This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month in The Holcomb Ministry Center. They make quilts for shut-ins, dresses for girls in third world countries, and collect shoes for these areas.
Freedom Hill – This recovery home for women is a faith-based, residential program. Activities include a reception for the ladies with an annual gift wrapping of Christmas gifts for the residents’ children and the residents.
Men’s Ministries
Men’s Ministry – Their purpose is to empower men and youth for the Kingdom Service through education and personal involvement in our outreach throughout the community.
This group is made up of men of the church of all ages. They provide services within the church family, as well as those in need in the greater Habersham County area. During the Christmas season, the Men's Ministry delivers fruit baskets and gift cards to the homebound members.
Outreach Ministries Within our Community
Sharing & Caring – An ecumenical cooperative Christian Ministry of concern and services to meet the needs of the poor, the hungry, the abused, the oppressed, and those who have no one to care for them.
Victory Home – A faith-based drug and alcohol rehabilitation program serving men with addiction.