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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.
Overview: Properly interpreting the Bible is not a task relegated only to those called to a Christian ministry vocation. As Protestants, we believe all Christians are to read their Bibles regularly and meditate on what they read day and night. With this responsibility comes the need to correctly interpret what we read. In this class, we will look at the basic tools to understand numerous topics such as historical and literary context, original audience, and authorial intent ingrained in the Scriptural witness. We’ll examine nuances to the different text types of Scripture and the biblical genres in which they are contained. Join us as we seek to be faithful to our study of the Scriptures by learning and practicing proper biblical interpretation.
Teacher: Chad Asire
Week 1: Observing the Text
Week 2: Historical and Literary Contexts
Week 3: Narratives, Poetry, & Discourse
Week 4: Essence & Practice of Application
Week 5: Reflecting on the Point of a Text
Week 6: Reflecting on the Redemptive Aspect of Scripture
Overview: The very nature of man has been the source of debate since the inception of the church. What does it mean to be made in the image of God? What are the essential components of man? What is sin and how does it affect the nature of man? These questions are not only interesting, but they are also consequential to our understanding of the gospel. Join us as we dive into the Scriptures to answer these questions and many more. I pray our time will cause us to consider ourselves in humility and see the glory of our God and his steadfast love for his people.
Teacher: Travis Fleshman
Week 1: The Purpose of Man
Week 2: The Essential Nature of Man
Week 3: Man as Male and Female
Week 4: What is Sin and Where did it Come From?
Week 5: Man’s Inherited Sin
Week 6: Man’s Actual Sin
Overview: How does God’s generosity inform our generosity? What are the ways we should divide our financial resources? How does a Lifetime Financial Plan enable giving more time and resources to God? In this class, we will look at personal factors that should direct our investments. We’ll explore many depths, from spiritually and financially preparing for retirement to how we teach generosity to our children or grandchildren. In all this, we’ll look to show love for God and our families through proper planning of our stewardship. Join us as we explore maximizing our talents, time, and treasures for God’s glory!
Teachers: Kevin Johnson, Sandy McCormick
Week 1: God’s Generosity Influences Our Generosity
Week 2: Biblical and Practical Considerations for Financial Planning
Week 3: Biblical and Practical Considerations for Investing
Week 4: Biblical and Practical Considerations for Retirement
Week 5: Biblical and Practical Considerations for Estate Planning
Week 6: Question and Answer Session
Overview: At what age should we begin teaching the deep truths about God from his word? When a child can walk? When a child can talk? When a child can read? Are children able to understand theological concepts and if so to what extent? The Bible has answers to these questions and much more! Our church is one where children are treasured, prayed for, and taught. As such, we should seek to bring them up in the most faithful way possible and not withhold from them the beautiful truth that God has revealed to his people. Join us for this 6-week course as we investigate how we effectively communicate the Bible and the truth it proclaims to our children. We pray you leave equipped, emboldened, and confident to go into your homes and teach theology to your children and grandchildren!
Teachers: Kevin Delp, Jim Knauss
Week 1: The Why: Making God Big in Life
Week 2: The What (Part 1): Theology Defined
Week 3: The What (Part 2): Theology is Practical
Week 4: The Who: Theology is for Everyone
Week 5: The How: Distill, Don’t Dilute
Week 6: The When: Building Rhythms
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
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