Fall Open Classes
September 2nd – November 18th (No classes on October 7th)
Biblical Theology
Biblical Theology traces the development of the Bible’s great themes: creation and new creation; promise and fulfillment; kingdom and covenant; exile and return; rest, unrest, and final rest; sacrifice and redemption; and the presence of God lost and ultimately restored.
It follows the Bible’s big story and progressive plotline, paying attention to how each book contributes to that story. Ultimately, all these lines converge in Jesus Christ. Biblical Theology teaches us to read every passage faithfully in its immediate context while also understanding where it stands within the unfolding story of Scripture – a story that culminates in the person and work of Christ and reaches its final consummation in the new creation.
Teachers: Paul Thompson, Dave Lindey
Location: R-306
Spiritual Gifts
Healthy churches are built by healthy disciples who understand who has gifted them, why they have been gifted, and how those gifts strengthen the body of Christ. This class will explore what Scripture teaches about the Holy Spirit, the purpose of spiritual gifts, and their role in strengthening the local church and demonstrating the gospel to an unbelieving world. Join us and be equipped to move from simply understanding your gifts to faithfully stewarding what God has entrusted to you for the glory of Christ and the good of His church.
Teachers: Tommy Perry, Key Mahone, Sam Tarwater
Location: R-308
Women’s Bible Study: James
Join us as we study the book of James together and explore what genuine faith looks like in the everyday life of a believer living in a broken world. Our goal is to not only deepen our understanding of true faith but to learn how to live so that it produces tangible fruit and blesses those around us. Invite a friend and register online.
Teachers: Jamie Perry, Krisan Smith, and Becky Kite
Location: R-300-302
Christianity Explored
Through an exploration of Mark’s gospel, this study leads those who are curious about the Christian faith to discover who Jesus is, what he achieved, and what it means for us today. This study includes seven interactive sessions, and the structure of each session is simple: a short Bible study, a short video and a discussion with the chance to ponder the big questions of life.
Teachers: Justin Walters, Dan Tankersley
Location: R-304
Meaningful Membership
This required membership class introduces prospective members to 1) what we believe and teach, 2) how we function together as a church, and 3) our church covenant.
Date/Time: October 18, 25, and November 1 at 8:30 AM
Location: Office Building Conference Room
Teachers: Paul Thompson, Dan Tankersley, and Charles Uptain