Foundations
Dave and Beccy Jones
A basic biblical theology of God, His Word and what it teaches us today, along with its application to our lives. We examine who is God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. We look at the role and function of the local church, spiritual gifts, prayer, obedience, and knowing God’s will in a 12- week interactive small group. This is a great class for those returning to, or who are new in their faith, as well as for anyone looking for a Biblical theology review. Please sign up, call the church office or Dave/Beccy Jones @ 602-861-4080.
| Sundays, 9:00am, November 2, 2008 — February 8, 2009, Pastor Tim’s office |
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Gospel and Context: Apologetics and Post-Modernity
Dale Westervelt
This seven-week course will trace a history of worldviews and look at the implications for believers to understand both the gospel and contemporary culture. Understanding worldview trends—from their roots to their implications—can help believers to live faithfully and engage with our world and our ‘neighbors’ more effectively. This workshop will survey somewhat vast worldview systems in order to better understand: a) What does it mean to say that our culture is “post-modern?”; b) What does it really mean to be ‘in the world but not of the world’ as it relates to broader cultural assumptions and appetites?; and, c) What would it look like to effectively engage in an apologetic exchange with someone who is thoroughly “post-modern?”
| Sundays, 10:40am — 12:00pm, September 14 — October 26, Room 206 |
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Meaningful Hospital Visiting
Gordon Donaldson
This course will consist of two group sessions, followed by hands-on observation and participation as we team up to visit our people in the hospital. The classroom sessions will include such topics as:
• Motivation (What’s the point?)
• Principles from Scripture (Says who?)
• Practical guidelines (How do I go about it?)
• Relevant Scriptures that can be used (What do I say, beyond small-talk?)
| Sundays, 9:00am — 10:30am, September 21 — 28 (group sessions), Church Library |
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Delighting in our Calling (Part I)
Sharon Moore
With a new year come resolutions, a need for refreshing, and a desire for change. This two-part class (fall and winter) will be a time of encouragement for women of all ages to be “Delighting in our Calling”. Featured topics for discussion: Being God-Centered, Being Home-centered, Being a Manager of the Home, Becoming a Teacher of Wisdom and Kindness, and How to Serve in Community. The class will be using the book, “For the Family’s Sake, The Value of Home in Everyone’s Life” by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay. Contact: Sharon Moore (602) 866-7453 or Sharon.moore@cox.net
| Sundays, 9:00am — 10:30am, October 5 — November 9, 2008, Room 205 |
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Discovery III: Finding your Place of Ministry in the Church
Pastor Ron Elwardt and Gary Balok
Being a Christian means that you have been united to Christ — placed in His body. With that privilege comes the joyful responsibility to serve in and with that body. Christ saves us with a mission in mind, and He gifts us to fulfill a very unique role within that mission. For those unsure of what that unique role is, you are invited to explore your gifts, talents, experiences, and passions towards the end of finding your place within the Lord’s mission.
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Small Group Leader Training
Dave and Jean Hamann
This four-week course is considered “basic training” for those new to small group leadership or for those considering leading a group. It can also be an encouraging refresher for those who have been leading for some time. Participants will learn of the vital mission of our small group ministry and its place within the overall ministry at CBC. They will also learn the basic skills and knowledge necessary to lead a group in the accomplishment of that mission.
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Shepherding a Child’s Heart (Part I)
Pastor Ron Elwardt
Shepherding a Child’s Heart, a course based on the book and DVD series by the same name, is about learning to speak to the heart of your child. The things your child does and says flow from the heart. Luke 6:45 puts it this way, “...out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.” This course has been developed for parents with children of any age and will provide perspectives and procedures for shepherding your child’s heart in the paths of life. Part I offers the biblical foundations from which the methods and objectives from Part II (offered in the spring) will flow. Every parent, even grandparent, is urged to enroll in the “core” class.
Sundays, 10:30am — 12:00pm, November 2 — December 21, Room 206
Tuesdays, 9:00am — 10:30am, October 28 — December 16, Room 206 |
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One-on-One Discipleship
Gary Balok
One aspect seen in New Testament discipleship is the intentional spiritual development of individuals either young in faith or non-motivated with the reality of their salvation. As Christians, we are responsible and called to engage other people to understand God’s will as revealed in His Word. In learning how to “disciple” one-on-one, Christians fulfill the Great Commission by instructing those in need and investing their time in the spreading of the Kingdom of God. This concise training/study will equip you to begin and carry on the command of making disciples in a duplicative way.
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Discovering God’s Way of Handling Money
Tom Bonetto
With over 2,350 verses that address everything you need to know about handling money, the Bible is, indeed, a blueprint for managing your finances. Not only is Discovering God’s Way of Handling Money practical, but in it you will learn the profound impact managing your money has on your relationship with God. This 8-week in-depth Bible study, put out by Crown Financial Ministries, will address such questions as: 1) What does the Bible say about borrowing and lending money?; 2) How do you evaluate financial counsel from others? 3) What is the best way to teach our children about money? 4) How can I know when to give to others? 5) How are money and being a godly employee related to each other? Each one-hour session consists of a video lesson, group discussion, and prayer requests (sharing of personal financial information is not required.) Please sign up through the church office.
| Mondays, 6:30pm — 7:30pm, October 6 — November 24, in the Church Library, Cost for Workbook: $9.00 |
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Women’s Prayer and Bible Study
Susan Manor
Designed especially for businesswomen and/or early risers. Each morning opens with the study of a selected Bible passage taught by Susan Manor, a discussion — seeking to understand the humble prayer (supplication), application and answer to prayer within the passage, then leading into personal and corporate prayer. The week-by-week assignments are printed in the In Touch. Newcomers are welcome to join in at any time.
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Precepts (Isaiah: Part II)
Jan Fehlhaber
The prophet Isaiah lays before us God’s case against man because of his sin. God’s answer to man’s sin is the redemption of man through the coming King of Righteousness, the Lord Jesus Christ. Isaiah prophesies concerning the person and work of Jesus Christ in this second part of the study of Isaiah. Precept inductive study assignments, along with weekly discussions and teaching, comprise this weekly study. Contact: Jan Fehlhaber, 623-518-2880 or fehlhaber@cox.net]
| Tuesdays, 9:00am — 11:30am, September 16 — November 11, Room 207, Childcare provided |
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The Ten Commandments (Part I)
Karen Fye
The Ten Commandments are so much more than a limited set of rules that God wants us to obey. They are God’s heart for His people — the law that was put in charge to lead us to Christ. Each commandment should cut us to the heart and bring us to repentance and to Christ. Being emptied, the Lord wants to show us that as we are filled with His love, we can then begin to walk in a way that fulfills these commandments. Thinking further, we also see that each of these commandments give us a glimpse of God’s very character. The study’s 21 lessons (September through April), are based on the Logos curriculum. Each class includes homework questions, discussion, and prayer. An added blessing— the study of God’s word together leads to a wonderful fellowship among all participants.
| Tuesdays, 9:15am — 11:15am, September 16 — November 11, 2008, Church Library |
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Heaven and Hell
Bill Weldon
It seems that everyone in our culture has a view on Hell and Heaven. It is a topic readily available for each of us to open a conversation about our faith and what we believe about these fascinating topics...but what do we believe? What does the Bible teach us about the qualities and characteristics of Heaven and Hell? Join us in this very revealing and entertaining study that will be useful in your personal life and in your witness to others.
| Wednesdays, 6:45pm — 8:15pm, September 3 — December 17, Church Library |
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Memory and Scripture
Gordon Donaldson
No doubt every Christian, at some time, has memorized a few Bible verses. Yet, some think they cannot memorize, or are too old to do so! But perhaps few have looked into the principles involved in strengthening one’s ability to memorize. This class is on memory development with the Scriptures in mind. Our objective is not just the memorizing of verses as such, but the training of the mind to memorize, through the use of the “laws of memory.” Obviously, our aim will be to equip one for grasping Scripture in this manner — to carry it within one’s thinking and apply its truth, when a Bible may not be accessible.
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The Truth Project
Andrew and Sandi Miller
The Truth Project is a DVD-based small group study produced by Focus on the Family and designed to help God’s people reclaim a biblical worldview and live every aspect of life for Christ’s glory. The 12 one-hour lessons are taught by Dr. Del Tackett, incorporating input from R.C. Sproul, Ravi Zacharias, and Os Guiness.
| Fridays, 7:00pm, September 12 — November 28, at the Miller’s home |
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