Sunday Classes
Our new lineup of Sunday classes for adults begins January 8 (unless otherwise noted). We offer classes every Sunday morning at 8, 9:30 and 11. Read our course descriptions, find out who is teaching, and get details about special one-time Sunday seminars.
8 a.m.
Early Morning Bible Study: The Book of Romans
Janie Buchanan and Team; C-15
Dr. John Piper, author, pastor and leader of Desiring God Ministries guides this intimate early morning study through the book of Romans. This dynamic book of the Bible helps us understand that the Christian life is not abstract theology unconnected with life, but has practical implications in how we live and engage our world.
9:30 a.m.
Building a Great Marriage: The Secrets of a Satisfying Relationship
Steve and Linda Dickie; Fireside Room
Join us each Sunday as we learn how to build a great marriage by discovering some of the secrets to a satisfying relationship. Good marriages don’t just happen. Time, attention, effort and energy are required to make a marriage all God intended it to be and more. God has a lot to say about marriage, and he wants our relationship to survive, thrive and grow! This class provides a positive balance of meaningful interaction, practical teaching and healthy fellowship.
Understanding Men, Understanding Women: Celebrating Our Differences
Couples Panel on February 5 and 12; Fireside Room
On Sunday, February 5, we will interview a panel of guys to help women understand men called Wise Words from Wise Guys. The following Sunday, February 12, a panel of women will help men understand women in Wise Words from Wise Women. A fun and informative opportunity for couples!
The Gospel of Luke: Encounter with Jesus
Chad Edwards and Billy Boyle; C-11
In this most comprehensive gospel, Luke presents an accurate account of the life of Christ as he affirms Jesus’ divinity, yet also emphasizes his humanity — Jesus the Son of God and Jesus the Son of Man. As we study the words and life of Christ, we will discover that Jesus was the perfect man who gave the perfect sacrifice for sin, therefore, providing the perfect Savior for humankind. In our journey we will encounter the authentic Jesus and apply his teachings to our life.
Lessons from Ephesians: His Faithful Class
Brian Eggenberger; C-13/14
In Ephesians, the apostle Paul explains the wonderful things we have received through Christ and points out the nature and purpose of the church, the body of Christ. As we read this masterful description of the church, we can thank God for the diversity and unity in his family, pray for our brothers and sisters, and draw close to those in our church.
Psalms of Life: His Faithful Class
Emily Harder and Linda Greer; C-13/14
At the center of the Bible is the book of Psalms. This great collection of songs and prayers expresses the heart and soul of humanity. In them, we find the whole range of human experiences as the psalmist writes of both struggle and joy. Our study will draw on six of the Psalms and relate them to our life today. This class begins February 19.
The Writings of John
Sam and Carol Amstutz; Parlor
The apostle John is the author of several books of the New Testament: The Gospel of John, the three letters of John and Revelation. We will study each of these writings and consider their implications. John, the devoted follower of Christ, has given us, in his gospel, a personal and powerful look at Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God. As we read and study his story, we will commit ourselves to believe in and follow him with our lives.
Intimate Allies: A Class for Young Married Couples
Don and Susan Lear; C-12
Young couples are invited to join us as we build a foundation for a dynamic marriage as well as discover and live in the strength of being in community with other couples. This winter will we work through the dynamic study Sacred Marriage. Through our study we will discover how our marriage is more than a sacred covenant with another person but rather is a spiritual discipline designed to help you know God better, trust him more fully, and love him more deeply.
11 a.m.
Lessons in Reformed Theology
Rick Hilscher and Teaching Team; C-13/14
In this dynamic class we will explore how to live out our faith in the context of Reformed theology. Through thoughtful teaching and Scripture-based discussion, this class will draw heavily on the Westminster Confession and the larger Catechism. As we grow deeper in our faith and learn how to purposefully and passionately live out that faith, this study can encourage us in our journey through both the changing of the heart and the renewing of the mind.
Through the New Testament: In Perfect Harmony
Dr. Ken Shultz; C-11
The books that make up the New Testament center on the life and teachings of Jesus and provide a written history of the early church as well as the instruction in doctrine and living the Christian life. Beginning with the Gospels and then continuing through Acts, the Epistles and finally Revelation, we will journey through the New Testament, all the while examining the teachings of Jesus.
The Parables of Jesus
Dr. Phil Wahlbeck, Dr. Richard Spann and Ken Juell; Parlor
Jesus often taught in parables stories used to creatively communicate truth. Each week, we will explore a different parable through dynamic film clips featuring Dr. Kenneth Bailey, world-renowned professor and author who has taught in seminaries and institutes in Egypt, Lebanon, Jerusalem and Cypress. Dr. Bailey is considered one of the world’s foremost scholars on the parables of Jesus.
Studies in Revelation: A Message for the Church
David Hitchcock; C-15
As we journey through the book of Revelation, we first focus on Chapters 1-3, letters from Christ to seven churches. He commends them for their strengths and warns them about their flaws. These letters are a message to the church today and we would be wise to heed their challenges. This class begins January 22.
