Bible Studies and Other Spiritual Growth Classes
Whether you are a seasoned Bible student or just beginning your faith journey, there is a study that will carry you deeper into your relationship with God. To help reach this goal, we seek to offer Bible Study opportunities as well as various classes that can help you grow in your faith and as a person.
A variety of short term classes will be offered throughout the year for those seeking to make a connection with God and other believers. The classes vary widely in their topics, formats, and time commitments.
Companions in Christ -- This small group study is a journey to a deeper relationship with Christ through the studying of scripture as a spiritual discipline and the exploration of your relationship with God through your senses and your creativity. We hope to offer the short term class called The Way of Prayer next semester (Spring 2009). Please visit the Companions in Christ page for more information about these types of studies.
Disciple Bible Studies are small group in-depth studies of particular parts of the Bible. Traditional courses, which meet for the entire school year, have begun. Short-term classes are offered in the Fall and Spring. Please visit the Disciple Bible Study page for more information about the classes and registration.
Rebuilding: A Divorce Recovery Workshop Periodically, the workshop is offered to help those who are going through the difficult process of divorce. You do not need to be a member of the church to attend. Click here for more information.
Welcome Home! Orientation for Guests & New Members --- We want to welcome our guests and new members with a fun orientation to First Church where you will get to meet others who are new to the congregation and have an opportunity to ask questions and take a tour of the campus. Learn more and register online at the Welcome Home! page.
Becoming Married This class helps couples who are considering marriage or who have recently married to understand how to create and maintain a rewarding marriage. Read more about this class and register by clicking this link.
Man Alive! is a weekly men’s ministry for those men seeking what it means to truly succeed in life. This is not a Bible Study. It is not an accountability group. It is not a time for “mature” Christians to gather and share deep things of faith. Man Alive is an opportunity for men to get together to focus on men’s issues of life in practical ways that appeal to men. Man Alive meets for 8 weeks in the Fall and Spring Semesters.
What and HOW United Methodist's Believe --- Dr. Judd Parker teaches this short course on United Methodist beliefs several times a year. Read more about the class by clicking here.
Interested in Helping Form Some New Small Groups? If you are looking for a small group Bible study for during the week or if you would like to help start some new Sunday School classes at the 8:30 hour, please contact the church office (255-3336). We have training, curriculum, and support to help get classes started and to be successful. We just need to know who is interested! And if you are interested in attending but are not wanting to necessarily lead, please let us know of your interest, too.
Have an idea for a new class? If you have an idea for a class, please contact the church office (255-3336).