Discipleship: Equipping for ministry and mission
New Tuesday night study groups!
Jesus commissioned us to make disciples of all nations, and he said to begin at home (our Jerusalem). So to add to our robust sermon based learning approach, this Spring we are launching a second layer of discipleship training called "Discipleship: Equipping for Ministry and Mission."
We’ll be using scope and sequence, plus the six-step WISDOM based approach found in The Leadership Baton (co-authored by Bruce Miller) to increase our efforts to bring all to maturity in Christ.
Every Tuesday we are offering a combination of six Bible study groups that are interspersed with five different Seminars which will run through May.
Each Bible study group will be covering a 12 week course curriculum in the span of 16 weeks, but you can jump in at any time. There is a Bible study group for everyone, no matter where you are on your Christian faith journey.
Seminars are open to all free of charge and are offered in conjunction with a specific study group or can be attended as a stand alone lecture. Seminars are offered Jan. 24, March 6, April 17 and May 29.
- Dates: Jan. 24 – May 29 (will not meet Feb. 14, March 13 and April 24).
- Time: 7–9 pm (this includes a 20-minute fellowship on main street from 7:50–8:10 pm).
- Fee: Course materials for most groups are $16 for the semester.
Separate costs apply to Theology, Financial Peace University and Perespectives on the World Christian Movement. - Childcare: Subsidized, on-site childcare is available by separate registration. More on childcare
Seminars
March 6 Seminars - Get registered!
Bible Study Methods seminars... We know that the Bible is God's Word and that reading and applying it is important. But we can sometimes struggle to know what God is communicating through it. In this session we will get an overview of Bible study methods and then practice reading strategies that will help us better discover what it says. Join us as we work together to better become "All Bible: People guided by the Word." Offered March 6, April 17 and May 29.
Register for Bible Study Methods seminar
Apologetics and Evangelism seminars will consider the cultural setting for doing evangelism today in America along with a discussion of what attributes an ambassador for Christ might possess. Offered March 6.
Register for Apologetics and Evangelism seminar
Identity seminars... The Christian Life study group explores the timeless, core, foundational truths of our Christian faith. Every follower of Christ needs to be grounded and established in these truths. If you are new to Christ Fellowship, wanting intentional Bible study or even a serious seeker of Christianity this study group will enlighten, challenge and bless you.
Register for the Identity seminar
Upcoming Seminars
Mormonism... Our time will be split between a brief overview of Mormon history and beliefs and some potential paths for dialogue with your Mormon friends. Offered April 17.
Answering the New Atheists... Many of the best selling books over the last few years have been written by the New Atheists (Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris, and Daniel Dennett). This class will first consider some of the criticisms brought by these individuals and then provide biblical answers to their objections to Christianity. Offered May 29.
Bible Study Groups and Registration
The Christian Life study group explores the timeless, core, foundational truths of our Christian faith. Every follower of Christ needs to be grounded and established in these truths. If you are new to Christ Fellowship, wanting intentional Bible study or even a serious seeker of Christianity this study group will enlighten, challenge and bless you. The Christ Fellowship "Identity" seminars are designed to go along with this study group experience.
Knowing God study group dives right into the study of our triune God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit. You’ll learn how to grow in intimacy and dependency on the God who loved you and saved you for his own. Learn who this God is who desires to have a relationship with us. Marvel at some of his most outstanding attributes. Explore each member of the Trinity. See how we’re to properly respond to this loving God. The Bible Study Methods seminars are designed to compliment this study group.
Apologetics is a combined effort of Probe Ministries and CCBT (Centers of Church Based Training) to produce an apologetic study designed to help growing Christians to be able to give a reason for the hope we have, and a reasonable defense of the Christian faith. This is the beta testing for this new curriculum and will be a challenging study for any believer. The Apologetics seminars are designed to accompany this study.
Financial Peace University - Read more and register
Perspectives on the World Christian Movement - Read more and register
If you can't make it to this first round of courses, we plan to continue these and adding different study options both in the spring and fall.
It is our prayer that this discipleship will satisfy a craving for greater wisdom and understanding of the Bible, your faith and your purpose in life. For more information contact Rafe Wright at 972.547.7013 or , or Scott Doust at .
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