6-Week Electives: October 13 – November 17, 2024

6-Week Electives: October 13 – November 17, 2024

6-Week Electives

october 13 - november 17, 2024

About Electives

The purpose of our electives is to engage and equip the people of our church with the Word for the roles God has given them. The classes survey a variety of doctrines or topics, helping us to grow in our walk with Jesus and in our relationships with each other. We’re eager to dive into these studies with you.

During the adult Electives, children, middle school, and high school students meet according to their grades.

Learn more on the Electives page.

6-WEEK ELECTIVES

Sundays, October 13 – November 17, 11:00 AM

Membership Matters

Mark

Overview: Membership in a local church is vital for the growth of every follower of Christ. This class explores the biblical foundations for church membership along with the specifics of being a member at Heritage. We will walk through our Confession of Faith, Membership Covenant, and other key aspects of life at Heritage. Anyone interested in learning more about Heritage or pursuing membership is invited to join us. Attendance is required to become a member at Heritage.  

Teachers: Various Elders

Week 1: Why Join a Church?
Week 2: Heritage’s History and Mission
Week 3: What Do We Believe?
Week 4: What Is a Membership Covenant?
Week 5: What Is Life Like at Heritage?
Week 6: Q&A

Reading for Joy:

Jude

Overview: Three hundred years ago, a German pastor and scholar proclaimed, “Scripture is the foundation of the Church and the Church is the guardian of Scripture.” In this Reading for Joy class, we’ll work through the short letter of Jude and consider a man deeply passionate about the truth as he calls for doctrinal purity. Join us as we seek to cherish God’s word both privately and corporately in learning to read the Bible “one-to-one.” We hope to see you for this time of rich instruction and prayerful fellowship!

Teachers: Kevin Johnson, Jon Jackson

Week 1: Introduction to Jude & the COMA Method
Week 2: The Doctrine of Scripture
Week 3: Look Down: Close Context
Week 4: Look Back: Continuing Context
Week 5: Look Ahead: Complete Context
Week 6: Reading the Bible One to One

Relentless Praying

Understanding Biblical Repentance

Overview: Prayer in our lives should be more than a formal, compartmentalized approach to God. Rather our prayer lives should involve all of us all the time. There are many passages in Scripture that address prayer, including direct instruction from Jesus himself. If we’re honest, we could look into our own lives and see prayer is something we don’t get right all the time. But God gives us grace to understand in his Word how we should commune with him with all of us all the time. Communion with all of God requires an intentional pursuit of the humanity and deity of Christ. Join us as we consider how to pray to our Father in the power and humility of the Spirit.

Teacher: Greg Fox

Week 1: Relentless Praying: Introduction
Week 2: Relentless Praying: All of Me
Week 3: Relentless Praying: With
Week 4: Relentless Praying: All of God
Week 5: Relentless Praying: The Prayer of Prayers (John 17)
Week 6: Relentless Praying: All the Time

Survey of the Saints

Understanding Gender and Sexuality in Light of the Bible

Overview: The church today owes a debt to many men whom the Lord used to usher in a theology that is consistent with his Word. Some theologians, along with their ideas, failed to stand the test of time as they were not faithful to the Word of God. Others, however, proved to withstand millennia of changing cultures and worldviews. This class looks to the earliest of these men in discovering their lives, thoughts, and contributions which continue to impact the church today. Join us as we examine these saints so as to see the glory of God in preserving his teaching through early men willing to fight for his truth.

Teachers: Chris Gerber, Vincent Greene

Week 1: Ignatius of Antioch
Week 2: Justin Martyr
Week 3: Irenaeus of Lyons
Week 4: Tertullian of Carthage
Week 5: Origen of Alexandria
Week 6: Athanasius of Alexandria

What is the Mission of the Church?

Making the Biblical Case for God’s Image

Overview: Some have taken the “mission” of the church and extended it to almost anything. Soup kitchens, clothing drives, digging wells in foreign lands, and even social justice issues have risen to the top as the church’s “mission.” But what do the Scriptures teach concerning the church’s mission? How do we as a local body tackle the charge that the Lord has given us in his Word? This class will answer the question of what the church’s mission is and the focus and intentionality needed to accomplish it successfully.

Teachers: Pete Hansen, Jim Knauss

Week 1: Defining the Word “Mission”
Week 2: What did Jesus Send Us to Do?
Week 3: The Gospel Amid an Anti-Gospel World
Week 4: The Church’s Mission and Social Justice
Week 5: The Church’s Mission in Light of Eternity
Week 6: Good Works and the Great Commission

6-Week Electives: October 13 – November 17, 2024

3-Week Electives: September 8-22, 2024

3-Week Electives

september 8-22, 2024

About Electives

The purpose of our electives is to engage and equip the people of our church with the Word for the roles God has given them. The classes survey a variety of doctrines or topics, helping us to grow in our walk with Jesus and in our relationships with each other. We’re eager to dive into these studies with you.

During the adult Electives, children, middle school, and high school students meet according to their grades.

Learn more on the Electives page.

Elective rooms map

3-WEEK ELECTIVES

Sundays, September 8-22, 11:00 AM

Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God

Mark

Overview: Our God is a God who never relinquishes his sovereignty. . .ever. . .in anything. His word declares whatsoever goes out from his mouth will not return to him empty. It will accomplish his purpose and succeed in the thing for which he sent it (Isaiah 55:11). But what are we to make of a person’s response to the gospel? Does God hand over his sovereignty to his creatures in this one particular area? What implications are there for fulfilling Jesus’ command to make disciples and how does this affect the way we evangelize? Join us for this short 3-week course as we answer these questions and many more. We’ll dive into the Scriptures to see how God’s Word answers these topics and what it means for our witness. Pray for us as we seek to see what God will reveal in how he wants us to share the gospel in a lost and dying world that is his and his alone.  

Teacher: Jim Knauss

Week 1: Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility
Week 2: Divine Sovereignty and Evangelism
Week 3: Why it Matters

The Holiness of God in Mark

A Biblical Dive into Just War Theory

Overview: Jesus testified that his ultimate purpose for coming into the world was to “give his life as a ransom for many.” But that’s not all the incarnate Christ accomplished during his life here on earth. We also know that as the second person of the Godhead and the “image of the invisible God” Jesus reveals to us something about God himself. In the Gospel according to Mark we see Jesus as the One who both reveals to us the holiness of God and then rescues us from that holiness. Join us for this 3-week study as we consider how Mark’s presentation of the holiness of God ought to stir our hearts to worship God rightly and treasure Christ more fully.

Teacher: Chad Asire

Week 1: How Man Relates to the Holiness of God
Week 2: How Jesus Reveals the Holiness of God
Week 3: How Jesus Rescues Us from the Holiness of God

The Sign of Baptism

Understanding Biblical Repentance

Overview: Our Lord Jesus commanded disciples to be baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Baptism is a beautiful, public profession of one’s faith in the Gospel and their inclusion in the Church. It’s also the way the church publicly identifies the disciples she makes in obedience to Jesus. If you have believed in Jesus and need to be baptized—or if you just want to learn more about what we believe about baptism—this baptism class is for you. In this class we will answer three questions: What is baptism? Who should be baptized? How do we practice baptism at Heritage? You’ll be given helpful resources and spend time with a Heritage pastor to learn about baptism and next steps for getting baptized at Heritage.

Teacher: Trent Hunter

Week 1: What Is Baptism?
Week 2: Who Should Be Baptized?
Week 3: How Do We Practice Baptism at Heritage?

Who Am I?

Understanding Gender and Sexuality in Light of the Bible

Overview: Our world no longer knows what it means to be a man or a woman. The truth and glory of God have been exchanged for lies and Christians are often left confused on how to understand it all. This class will help us orient ourselves first to truth in God’s Word and second to the lies of the culture, ultimately so that we might both remain anchored and bring light to dark places. We’ll consider who God made us to be as image bearers in making us “male and female” as we overview the key terms and teachings of the LGBTQIA+ movement. Our goal will be to learn to speak clearly and truthfully so that we might bring the truth of the gospel into the lives of those we know and love. Join us for this timely task in equipping ourselves to engage the culture with God’s Word.

Teacher: Jason Read

Week 1: Creation: God’s Design for Men and Women
Week 2: Fall: Exchanging the Truth of God for Lies and Idols
Week 3: Redemption: Hope and Help for those We Love

Sharing the Gospel with our Kids

Making the Biblical Case for God’s Image

Overview: Christian parents are eager to bring their children to church, to Sunday school, and mid-week youth groups. They are excited to read them Bible passages, practice memory verses, explain wise and thoughtful living in hopes that they will change their behavior. We want our children to act like Christians, but are we affecting their hearts toward Jesus? Are they developing a deep love for Christ? Will this love persist into adulthood? We know there’s no formula to guarantee salvation for our children, but there are practical habits we can foster in church, in class, and at home to drive gospel conversations and show the children around us the glorious and awesome God that we serve. Please join us as we explore and learn the various ways to show the young ones in our lives the beauty of Jesus.

Teacher: Kevin Johnson & Aaron Mullenix

Week 1: Why Share the Gospel with our Kids?
Week 2: Sin, Salvation, and Church Kids
Week 3: Jesus vs. Moralism
Week 4: Teaching Jesus from the Old Testament
Week 5: Teaching Jesus from the New Testament
Week 6: Habits at Home to Foster Gospel Conversation

6-Week Electives: October 13 – November 17, 2024

6-Week Electives: July 21-August 25, 2024

6-Week Electives

July 21 - august 25, 2024

About Electives

The purpose of our electives is to engage and equip the people of our church with the Word for the roles God has given them. The classes survey a variety of doctrines or topics, helping us to grow in our walk with Jesus and in our relationships with each other. We’re eager to dive into these studies with you.

During the adult Electives, children, middle school, and high school students meet according to their grades.

Learn more on the Electives page

Electives classroom map

6-WEEK ELECTIVES

Sundays, July 21 – August 25, 11:00 AM

Reading for Joy:

Mark

Overview: The Gospel According to Mark is quick, efficient, and everything seems to happen “immediately.” Some have described it as “a race to the cross.” Often considered the first gospel written, what is it that Mark is seeking to relay to his readers? What major themes show up as he unfolds rather quickly Jesus’ life and ministry? Join us as we look at these questions and more to better understand what this treasured work has in store for us. We’ll consider questions that will press us to examine the text intentionally and read it with each other “one-to-one.” Our prayer is God will reveal mighty things through this testament of the life of His Son.  

Teacher: Chad Asire

Week 1: Introduction to Mark & the COMA Method; Mark 1
Week 2: The Doctrine of Scripture; Mark 4
Week 3: Look Down: Close Context; Mark 5
Week 4: Look Back: Continuing Context: Mark 6
Week 5: Look Ahead: Complete Context; Mark 9
Week 6: Reading the Bible One to One; Mark 16:1-8

Taking Up Arms:

A Biblical Dive into Just War Theory

Overview: The worst thing humans can do to one another is end life. God considers this so egregious that in Genesis 9:6 he states, “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own image.” Jesus would later warn Peter as he attempts to fight, “Put your sword back in its place. For all who take the sword will perish by the sword (Matt. 26:52).” In light of this biblical witness, are Christians allowed to take up arms? If so, under what conditions may we do so? Join us for this 6-week study as we consider these questions and more to garner a biblical understanding of what constitutes a just war that Christians can support and in which they may even participate. We pray you come alongside us so that we can engage the conflicts of our day armed with knowledge from God’s word.

Teacher: Jim Knauss

Week 1: Warfare in the Old Testament
Week 2: Warfare in the New Testament
Week 3: Church History Voices on Just War Theory
Week 4: Components that Make up a Just War
Week 5: Government’s Role in a Just War
Week 6: The Christian’s Role in a Just War

Turn Back, I Love You:

Understanding Biblical Repentance

Overview: If you were asked to define “repentance”, what would you say? Is it a shift in thinking, possibly in behavior? Is it a work we must perform in order to obtain our salvation? How should Christians think about the command Paul gives in the Areopagus when he says, “The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent (Acts 17:30)?” Join us for this 6-week trek through the Bible as we examine how our relationships with God and others can flourish. We’ll examine warnings in people who refuse to repent and also a big mistake parents and grandparents make in teaching this important doctrine to their children. Our prayer is that you’ll come alongside us as we explore key Old and New Testament passages giving insights and applications into genuine repentance.

Teacher: Sandy McCormick

Week 1: Overview and Definition of Terms
Week 2: Repentance in the Pentateuch
Week 3: Repentance in Historical/Wisdom Books
Week 4: Repentance in the Prophets
Week 5: Repentance in the Gospels
Week 6: Repentance in Acts and the Epistles

Walking with our Ancestors:

A Historical Context of the Old Testament

Overview: John Walton coined the phrase “the Bible was written for us but not to us.” In other words, while the Bible is our source of authority for our lives as the word of God, it was written at a certain time and to certain people. It is our responsibility as Bible readers and interpreters to walk as closely as possible with the original audience seeking to grasp what they would have grasped. This class “Walking with our Ancestors” will explore the many historical contexts of the Old Testament in the hope of gaining a better understanding of the original audience and implications for the gospel message in the New Testament. Join us as we traverse the Ancient Near East (ANE) and look into the history and biblical worldview of our ancestors.

Teacher: Mark Centers

Week 1: Torah: Tower of Babel to the Promised Land
Week 2: Torah: The Creation Myths, Flood myths, ANE Law Codes, Slavery
Week 3: Prophets: Joshua to Rise of the Babylonian Empire
Week 4: Prophets: Holy War, Divination and Sorcerers, the gods of the Nations
Week 5: Writings: The Fall of Babylon to the Rise and Fall of the Persian Empire
Week 6: Writings: Old Covenant Life, ANE Poetry, ANE Temples and Cults

Sharing the Gospel with our Kids

Making the Biblical Case for God’s Image

Overview: Christian parents are eager to bring their children to church, to Sunday school, and mid-week youth groups. They are excited to read them Bible passages, practice memory verses, explain wise and thoughtful living in hopes that they will change their behavior. We want our children to act like Christians, but are we affecting their hearts toward Jesus? Are they developing a deep love for Christ? Will this love persist into adulthood? We know there’s no formula to guarantee salvation for our children, but there are practical habits we can foster in church, in class, and at home to drive gospel conversations and show the children around us the glorious and awesome God that we serve. Please join us as we explore and learn the various ways to show the young ones in our lives the beauty of Jesus.

Teacher: Kevin Johnson & Aaron Mullenix

Week 1: Why Share the Gospel with our Kids?
Week 2: Sin, Salvation, and Church Kids
Week 3: Jesus vs. Moralism
Week 4: Teaching Jesus from the Old Testament
Week 5: Teaching Jesus from the New Testament
Week 6: Habits at Home to Foster Gospel Conversation

6-Week Electives: October 13 – November 17, 2024

6-Week Electives: April 7 – May 19, 2024

6-Week Electives

April 7 - May 19, 2024

About Electives

The purpose of our electives is to engage and equip the people of our church with the Word for the roles God has given them. The classes survey a variety of doctrines or topics, helping us to grow in our walk with Jesus and in our relationships with each other. We’re eager to dive into these studies with you.

During the adult Electives, children, middle school, and high school students meet according to their grades.

Learn more on the Electives page

Elective room map

6-WEEK ELECTIVES

Sundays, April 7 – May 19, 11:00 AM

Giving Faith Something to See:

For the Good Fight

Overview: There is a gap between when we first believe in Christ and when we finally see Him with our eyes. We live the entirety of our Christian lives looking “not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen” (2 Cor. 4:18), waiting for the day when our faith becomes sight. Faith in the gap is not easy; daily, we are tempted to lose heart, and often, we groan under heavy burdens. The Christian life is a fight but a good one. Join us as we look to the Scriptures, which always give our faith something to see to strengthen us for our Christian pilgrimage.  

Teacher: Dan Cruver

Week 1: Faith in the Gap
Week 2: Faith for the Gap
Week 3: Faith when Confident
Week 4: Faith in the Fight, Part 1
Week 5: Faith in the Fight, Part 2
Week 6: Faith Become Sight

Membership Matters

Investing in Followers of Christ

Overview: Membership in a local church is vital for the growth of every follower of Christ. This class explores the biblical foundations for church membership along with the specifics of being a member at Heritage. We will walk through our Confession of Faith, Membership Covenant, and other key aspects of life at Heritage. Anyone interested in learning more about Heritage or pursuing membership is invited to join us. Attendance is required to become a member at Heritage.

Teachers: Kris Fraley, Steve Hall, Jason Read

Week 1: Why Join a Church?
Week 2: Heritage’s History and Mission
Week 3: What Do We Believe?
Week 4: What Is a Membership Covenant
Week 5: What Is Life Like at Heritage?
Week 6: Q&A

Reading for Joy:

Song of Solomon

Overview: Sex outside of God’s design seems to have a devastating effect on our culture. Pornography is but a click away while fornication and adultery destroy marriages and families. The Song of Solomon stands as a portion of God’s wisdom in stark contrast to our cultural moment by proving how sexual intimacy functions as a part of God’s good design. Solomon walks through the courtship, wedding, intimacy, and sweet friendship of a man and his bride in this poem. As such, this book stands as a testament to what the covenant of marriage is at its very best. Join us for this time in which we will discuss the love in Solomon’s marriage and how it points us to something even greater.

Teachers: John Gardner & Chris Gerber

Week 1: Introduction to Song of Solomon & the COMA Method; Song of Solomon 1:1-2:7
Week 2: The Doctrine of Scripture; Song of Solomon 2:8-3:11
Week 3: Look Down: Close Context; Song of Solomon 4:1-5:1
Week 4: Look Back: Continuing Context: Song of Solomon 5:2-6:3
Week 5: Complete Context; Song of Solomon 6:4-7:13
Week 6: Reading the Bible One to One; Song of Solomon 8

The Sanctity of Life:

Making the Biblical Case for God’s Image

Overview: Justice Harry Blackmun, the author of the Opinion of the Supreme Court concerning the 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision, said, “We need not resolve the difficult question of when life begins.” While murder is as old as human history, there seemed to promulgate from this statement a culture of death and with it the destruction of God’s image bearers. Justice Blackmun’s statement begs the question: is the question of life’s beginning a difficult one? How should we as Christians think through the sanctity of human life? In this class, we’ll dive into the Scriptures and see what God’s word says of divine image bearers. Over the six weeks, we’ll cover the topics of abortion, euthanasia, and capital punishment. Join us as we gather around the Bible to meet this critical juncture head on with the word of God.

Teacher: Jim Knauss

Week 1: Introduction to Basic Logic
Week 2: The Culture’s Argument for Abortion
Week 3: The Biblical Argument against Abortion
Week 4: The Culture’s Argument for Euthanasia
Week 5: The Biblical Argument against Euthanasia
Week 6: Capital Punishment and the Scriptures

Sharing the Gospel with our Kids

Making the Biblical Case for God’s Image

Overview: Christian parents are eager to bring their children to church, to Sunday school, and mid-week youth groups. They are excited to read them Bible passages, practice memory verses, explain wise and thoughtful living in hopes that they will change their behavior. We want our children to act like Christians, but are we affecting their hearts toward Jesus? Are they developing a deep love for Christ? Will this love persist into adulthood? We know there’s no formula to guarantee salvation for our children, but there are practical habits we can foster in church, in class, and at home to drive gospel conversations and show the children around us the glorious and awesome God that we serve. Please join us as we explore and learn the various ways to show the young ones in our lives the beauty of Jesus.

Teacher: Kevin Johnson & Aaron Mullenix

Week 1: Why Share the Gospel with our Kids?
Week 2: Sin, Salvation, and Church Kids
Week 3: Jesus vs. Moralism
Week 4: Teaching Jesus from the Old Testament
Week 5: Teaching Jesus from the New Testament
Week 6: Habits at Home to Foster Gospel Conversation

6-Week Electives: October 13 – November 17, 2024

3-Week Electives: March 10-24, 2024

3-Week Electives

March 10, 17, & 24

About Electives

The purpose of our electives is to engage and equip the people of our church with the Word for the roles God has given them. The classes survey a variety of doctrines or topics, helping us to grow in our walk with Jesus and in our relationships with each other. We’re eager to dive into these studies with you.

During the adult Electives, children, middle school, and high school students meet according to their grades.

Learn more on the Electives

Electives Map

3-WEEK ELECTIVES

Sundays, March 10, 17, & 24, 11:00 AM

Bridging the Gap:

The Jewish Backgrounds of the New Testament

Overview: As we read our Bibles, we often take for granted the huge historical gap between the Old Testament and the New Testament. We finish our Old Testament reading and turn the page to the New Testament and forget that approximately 400 years of history has taken place. That would be like trying to tell someone about our country without describing any historical event except for the Mayflower voyage! When we start reading the New Testament there is the sudden appearance of new groups and traditions that were completely absent in the Old Testament. This elective will survey the history between the testaments, the Jewish history and culture of Jesus and the apostles, and the eventual destruction of the temple in 70 A.D. Join us as we navigate these events to better understand the historical context of the first century readers and hearers so we can read our New Testament with fresh eyes into the world of our Lord’s first coming!  

Teacher: Mark Centers

Week 1: Intertestamental History
Week 2: Jewish Background of the New Testament
Week 3: Birth of the Church and the Birth of Rabbinic Judaism in 70 A.D.

Disciple Making:

Investing in Followers of Christ

Overview: There are many things that the 21st century church has put on the “back-burner” when it comes to church practice, but one that stands out amongst others is discipleship. It seems lately the emphasis has turned solely to evangelism. Some will go out and knock on doors, lead altar calls, pray prayers, report baptism numbers, and then…nothing. New believers are left to fend for themselves with an enemy that is seeking to devour them. When we read Jesus’ command in Matthew 28, he doesn’t tell us to “make converts”, he tells us to “make disciples.” Join us for this class as we examine the Scriptural witness on leading new believers in discipleship and our church’s role in the process so that we may produce workers for God’s kingdom for his glory!

Teacher: Jim Knauss

Week 1: What is a “disciple” and why make them?
Week 2: The process for making disciples
Week 3: Scriptural witness to making disciples and the church’s role

Reading for Joy:

Joel

Overview: We serve a covenant making and covenant keeping God who will have his “day”, the Day of the Lord. But what do a plague of locust and an attacking army have to do with this? We will see the themes of judgment, repentance, and restoration in clear view of God’s plan for His people. Joel will open to us a fresh look on God’s redemptive plan as we ourselves anticipate the Day of the Lord. Join us as we read and discuss the book of Joel in its three chapters over the course of these three weeks.

Teacher: Kevin Johnson

Week 1: Introduction to Joel & the COMA Method; Joel 1
Week 2: The Doctrine of Scripture; Joel 2
Week 3: Reading the Bible One to One: Joel 3

The Sign of Baptism

Ephesians

Overview: Our Lord Jesus commanded disciples to be baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Baptism is a beautiful, public profession of one’s faith in the Gospel and their inclusion in the Church. It’s also the way the church publicly identifies the disciples she makes in obedience to Jesus. If you have believed in Jesus and need to be baptized—or if you just want to learn more about what we believe about baptism—this baptism class is for you. In this class we will answer three questions: What is baptism? Who should be baptized? How do we practice baptism at Heritage? You’ll be given helpful resources and spend time with a Heritage pastor to learn about baptism and next steps for getting baptized at Heritage. Contact Pastor Trent at trent@heritagegvl.com with any questions.

Teacher: Trent Hunter

Week 1: What is baptism?
Week 2: Who should be baptized?
Week 3: How do we practice baptism at Heritage?

6-Week Electives: October 13 – November 17, 2024

6-Week Electives: January 21 – February 25

6-Week Electives

January 21 - February 25

About Electives

The purpose of our electives is to engage and equip the people of our church with the Word for the roles God has given them. The classes survey a variety of doctrines or topics, helping us to grow in our walk with Jesus and in our relationships with each other. We’re eager to dive into these studies with you.

During the adult Electives, children, middle school, and high school students meet according to their grades.

Learn more on the Electives page

Electives map

6-WEEK ELECTIVES

Sundays, January 21 – February 25, 11:00 AM

Decision Making and the Will of God

The Doctrine of the Trinity

Overview: The average adult makes tens of thousands of decisions every day. One study suggests we make over 200 decisions a day on food alone. The overwhelming flood of decisions or the sheer magnitude of one very important choice often leaves us fatigued, anxious, joyless, and paralyzed. Can I know God’s will for my life? What job should I take? Is God calling me to this? Should I marry that person? Spend that money? Pursue that opportunity? The good news for the Christian is that God gives us everything we need to glorify him in all our decisions. We can make decisions that result in rest and not regret. Join us as we look to God’s Word together and learn how God guides us and cares for us in every decision.  

Teacher: Jason Read

Week 1: Decisions: Too Many, Too Big, Too Anxious
Week 2: God’s Will: Can We Know It?
Week 3: Pagans, Patriarchs, and Pentecost
Week 4: Sovereignty, Providence, and Responsibility
Week 5: Suffering and Trials
Week 6: Biblical Decision Making: Tools & Processes

Evangelism 101:

Sharing Your Faith with Boldness

Overview: Perhaps you’ve heard it said, “Preach the gospel, and if necessary, use words.” Well, in Scripture, every evangelist uses words, especially the Lord Jesus! In this class, we will not only learn how to “use words”, but how to use biblically-faithful gospel words in a way that will prepare you to speak. We’ll look into the Scriptures for the theological underpinnings and the practical methods for sharing the good news with a long-time neighbor or a random person at the coffee shop. Come ready to discuss topics ranging from God’s sovereignty to conversation starters (“bridges”) in real-life opportunities. Our prayer is that no matter where you are in sharing your faith, you will leave this class with a new confidence and emboldened attitude to share the good news of the Lord Jesus Christ with a lost and dying world.

Teacher: Chris Gerber

Week 1: Why do we Evangelize?
Week 2: What is our Message?
Week 3: God’s Role in Evangelism
Week 4: The Believer’s Role in Evangelism
Week 5: Getting the Conversation Going
Week 6: Putting Evangelism into Practice

Personal Spiritual Disciplines

Exploring the Depths of Our Union with Christ

Overview: As Christians, we are taught to read our Bibles and pray as far back as we can remember. We are taught how important it is to commune with God and study his word. These important practices, we believe, are things every Christian should do. . .just because. In this class, we want to prove to you that there is a glorious purpose behind each one of these practices that goes far beyond the “just because.” We want to show you how God uses his voice and his ear as different means of his grace to bless us as believers, advance his kingdom, and bring himself glory. Please join us as we learn and practice various personal spiritual disciplines to bring ourselves into the channels of God’s grace so as to grow in him, strengthen his church, and bring him glory.

Teacher: Dan Rundle

Week 1: The Means of Grace
Week 2: God’s Voice Understood: Principles of Scripture Study
Week 3: God’s Voice in Practice: Meditation and Memorization
Week 4: God’s Ear Understood: Attributes of Prayer
Week 5: God’s Ear in Practice: Fasting and Journaling
Week 6: Putting it all Together: A Practice in the Spiritual Disciplines

Reading for Joy:

Ephesians

Overview: The church in Ephesus found itself amidst an epicenter steeped in the arts and trade. Much like our nation today, this rich mixing of various cultures and religion brought with it extensive idolatry and immoral practices. Paul’s exhortation to the church there began with none other than one of the most beautiful declarations of the gospel and what it means for the believer to be “in Christ.” He emphasized a life centered on the good news and specifically how the person and work of Christ impacts the purity of the believer and church as a whole. Join us for this 6-week class as we seek to cherish God’s Word both privately and corporately in learning to read the Bible “one-to-one.” We hope to see you for this time of rich instruction and prayerful fellowship!

Teacher: Chad Asire

Week 1: Introduction to Ephesians & COMA Method; Ephesians 1
Week 2: The Doctrine of Scripture; Ephesians 2
Week 3: Look Down: Close Context; Ephesians 3
Week 4: Look Back: Continuing Context; Ephesians 4
Week 5: Look Ahead: Complete Context; Ephesians 5
Week 6: Reading the Bible One to One; Ephesians 6