Training Classes
Various training classes are offered periodically throughout the year to help our members grow as disciples of Christ. In Jesus' Great Commission, one of His commands was “to teach.” Studying and learning God's Word enables us to love Him more deeply and live for Him more faithfully.
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Discovery
Membership Class Discovery is our 3-week membership class, offered about four times a year (typically in February, May, August, and November). This is the first class required before taking any of the other training classes. Membership is also required to be baptized/confirmed, to serve as a volunteer and to join small groups in our church. We hold a high standard for membership for the sake of accountability and commitment.
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Panorama:
Old Testament 1 & 2
Divided into two parts, this series consists of two separate 8-week classes:
• Part 1: Covers Genesis through the Divided Kingdom
• Part 2: Covers the Divided Kingdom through the book of Malachi
This class provides a panoramic overview of the Old Testament's historical background and redemptive history in chronological order with the lens of covenant theology.
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Panorama:
New Testament
This 8-week class covers the entire New Testament, beginning with the intertestamental period (the “400 years of silence”) and continuing through the book of Revelation. The course explores the historical background and redemptive storyline of the New Testament in chronological order with the lens of covenant theology.
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Christian Life
This 12-week class offers a series of topical studies on various aspects of the Christian life: what it means to live with God, under God, and for God.
• Life with God (2 weeks): Learning to worship and commune with God.
• Life under God (8 weeks): Exploring key topics such as sexuality, money, politics, and more.
• Life for God (2 weeks): Discovering how to live for God within the church and in the world.