FHU Women's Bible Study Group Holds Inaugural Event

With its mission to teach young women how to better study the Bible, Zateo, a new Freed-Hardeman University Bible study group, held its inaugural Ladies Day in early December on campus. The meeting covered the topic "I am" from Jesus' statements in the gospel of John. The name Zateo is a Koine Greek word that means "to seek." It was chosen to reflect the group's goal of seeking the truth of God's word in order to share it with others.

FHU Dean of Students Lacy Crowell formed this group to help women understand how to conduct deep Bible study. After visiting with some of the young women on campus, Crowell and the students were inspired to create a Bible study group specifically for them. Crowell said the young women in the group took the lead on this project with very little guidance from her.

"This is something that I am passionate about," Crowell said. "I really believe that solid study is the foundation, so we focus a lot on how to do good Bible study."