While we offer a variety of elective classes each calendar year, a handful of foundational classes repeat on a regular basis. Our goal is that every member participates in these.
This orientation class that is essential for anyone wanting to become a member of the Heritage Bible Church family. We believe that membership in a local church is vital for the growth of every follower of Jesus, so we walk through the biblical foundation for membership, our Confession of Faith and Membership Covenant, as well as key aspects of life at Heritage.
The gospel according to Mark shows us who Jesus is, why he came, and what we should think about him. This is the message we want everyone to hear. Christianity Explored is a discussion-based Elective class that allows seekers and believers alike to learn more about the Savior who came and walked among us.
The Bible tells us the story of God’s mission—his redemptive plan to draw a people for himself from every tribe and nation. Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection make that mission a present reality: it’s happening! But before he returned to heaven, Jesus gave his followers an assignment—to join him in gathering followers from every nation. In this class, we examine what it means to be a follower of Jesus and how joining his mission will shape our lives and relationships.
How could David describe God’s Word as his delight (Ps. 119:174)? How could he say that the Scriptures were sweeter than honey and more precious than gold (Ps. 19:10)? Because in them he had glimpsed the beauty, majesty, power, and mercy of God himself. That’s the reason we read the Word together. This class is designed to equip each of us to read various books of the Bible with another person, whether believer or non-believer. In fact, a goal for class participants is that you do outside of class what we do in class—invite another person to read a book of the Bible with you just like we’re doing. Join us in this discussion-filled group effort to peer into the Scriptures so that we may find lasting joy.
In this class we seek to understand what missions is and is not. We examine biblical teaching on missions. We also look at the real world in which we live and consider how timeless biblical truth is best communicated in a fast-changing world. Finally, we consider what all this means for our mission practice at Heritage Bible Church.
The Gospel of Jesus Christ promises to transform hearts and lives, but many of us are stuck. We make sinful choices again and again; we’re trapped by the same selfish behaviors. However, the Bible tells us that change is a process, not a one-time event. This class targets the root of a person—the heart. When our core desires and motivations change, behavior will follow.
