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Get Connected to HBC In 2026

December 19, 2025

Life is better when we do it together — and at Hardin Baptist Church, there’s a place for every age and stage of life to connect, grow, and serve. Whether you’re new to the area, exploring faith, raising a family, navigating college years, or enjoying retirement, HBC offers real community in 2026 and beyond.

KIDS (Newborn – 5th Grade)

Families are welcomed with intentional ministry spaces where children can learn, play, and explore faith in age-appropriate environments!

Ways to Connect

Sunday Mornings

  • Newborn – 5 Years Old: 8:00 AM | 9:30 AM | 11:00 AM
  • Kindergarten – 5th Grade: 9:15 AM | 10:40 AM

Wednesday Nights (Starts January 7)

Family-Friendly Events Throughout the Year

  • December 21: David movie, 4:10 PM showing at Cheri Theater in Murray
    All kids get in free for this showing!
  • March 1: Baby Blessing during service
    (Parenting classes offered in February; dates TBD)
  • April 26: Farm Festival at the Pavilion, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Youth (6th – 12th Grade)

For middle and high school students, Hardin Baptist offers dynamic weekly gatherings — including Sunday School and Wednesday night youth events — where teens can grow spiritually while forming lasting friendships.

Ways to Connect

Sunday Mornings

  • Middle School Sunday School: 9:30 AM in the Middle School Room
    (up the back hallway stairs)
  • High School Sunday School: 9:30 AM in the High School Room
    (up the front hallway stairs)

Wednesday Nights (Starts January 7)

Upcoming Youth Events

  • January 17–19: Snowcross
    (Silver Heights Camp & Retreat Center – New Albany, IN)
    High School only
  • February 7: Winter Blast
    Middle School only
  • March 26–27: D-Now
    Middle School & High School

College

College years can feel like a season of change and discovery. Hardin Baptist supports this stage of life with dedicated groups and ministry efforts aimed at helping young adults stay rooted in faith and connected to others on a similar journey.

Whether you’re new to Hardin, attending Murray State, or figuring out your next steps, there’s space to be known and grow.

Ways to Connect

Sunday Mornings (Starts January 11)

  • 9:30 AM Sunday School at the HBC Pavilion

Major Upcoming College Events

  • February 10: Valentine’s Dessert Social
    (The Barn at White Oaks)
  • February 20–22: College Spring Retreat
    (Louisville, KY)

Hardin 20’s

Hardin 20’s is a young adult ministry designed for those in their twenties and others in a similar stage of life — including singles, married couples, and young families. This ministry exists to help young adults connect with others, grow in faith, and build meaningful relationships during a season that can often feel transitional or challenging.

Ways to Connect

Sunday Mornings

  • Hardin 20’s Sunday School Class: 11:00 AM
    (High School Room — up the front hallway stairs)

While there are no Hardin 20’s events currently scheduled, this ministry has a history of fun and meaningful gatherings, including:

  • March Madness watch parties
  • Bowling nights
  • Home-hosted dinners with church families
  • Movie nights
  • Super Bowl parties
  • And other seasonal events

Adults

Adults can dive into meaningful discipleship through sermon-driven small groups, Sunday School, and gender-specific discipleship groups. These communities provide care, growth, accountability, and friendship.

No matter your age or life stage, you’ll find others walking similar paths — ready to encourage, pray with you, and grow alongside you.

Ways for Adults to Get Connected

Sermon-Driven Small Groups
Small Groups meet to “do the Word together” and serve the local Hardin community. These groups exist for growth, friendship, care, and outreach.

  • Meet Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
  • Main HBC Location: 6867 US Hwy 641 S, Hardin, KY 42048

Connect:
To get connected to a Small Group, contact HBC’s Connections Minister, Jon Kyle Allred
📧 jon@hardinbaptist.org
📞 (270) 705-1545

Sunday School Classes (Start back January 7)
Classes meet to study God’s Word and build community for encouragement and care.

  • Classes meet during all three Sunday services: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, and 11:00 AM

Connect:
Contact Jon Kyle Allred
📧 jon@hardinbaptist.org
📞 (270) 705-1545

Hardin Men Discipleship Groups
Hardin Men is a discipleship ministry for men of all ages, focused on growing deeper in faith through Scripture, prayer, and accountability. Men meet in small groups throughout the week to encourage one another and live out the gospel together.

Connect:
Contact Jon Kyle Allred
📧 jon@hardinbaptist.org
📞 (270) 705-1545

Hardin Women Discipleship Groups (Start back the week of January 5)
Hardin Women’s Ministry helps women find their people by committing to a small group for community, care, growth, and ministry. The ministry primarily offers Precept Bible Studies.

Connect:
Contact Sydney Rogers
📧 sydney@hardinbaptist.org
📞 (270) 562-2533

Or click here to sign up for the Spring Study: Women’s Precept Bible Study

Ready to Connect?

  • Fill out a Guest Card when you visit so we can help you take your next step
  • Contact Jon Kyle Allred, Connections Minister
    📧 jon@hardinbaptist.org | 📞 (270) 705-1545
  • Contact the Church Office
    Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    📧 info@hardinbaptist.org | 📞 (270) 437-4868

Hardin Baptist Church is more than a place — it’s a family.
In 2026, whatever your age or story, you’re invited to gather, connect, serve, and go with people who will walk with you through life’s joys and challenges.

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