Equipping Classes

Equipping Classes

We desire that men and women of every age and every stage of faith feel equipped with the tools they need to understand biblical truth, serve with joy, and share their faith with confidence.

Equipping Classes are offered every Sunday during the 9:30 hour and are completed in approximately 12 weeks. Classes will focus on specific areas of Christian theology, church membership, and spiritual growth. Participants enjoy rich teaching from skilled teachers while connecting with others through discussion and shared study.

All those who complete all of the Equipping Courses in this foundation series will be celebrated at a special graduation dinner at the end of the series.

We encourage you to check the current list of Equipping Classes. Get to know God better as you learn from His Word.

Equipping classes are 12 week classes (or approximate) that focus on specific areas of Christian theology, church membership, and spiritual growth during the 9:30 hour. The aim is to equip the saints for the work of the ministry (Ephesians 4:11-16).

The Foundations 100 classes include:

  • Christian Theology 1,2, and 3: These classes cover basic Christian theology from the doctrine of the Bible all the way to the doctrine of last things.
  • How to Read the Bible
  • Spiritual Disciplines: Fasting, Prayer, etc.
  • Christian Apologetics: How to defend the faith.
  • Introduction to Biblical One-Anothering
  • Personal Evangelism
  • Life in the Father's House: How to function in the church as a member.

These 9 classes help provide a comprehensive (not exhaustive) basis for what a believer should know. After completing these 9 classes, a Foundations 200 series will be offered.

Note: Class names may differ from the above but cover the same material. 

Descriptions of the current classes are listed below and are also available at the Welcome Desk in the North Commons.

4/13/25-7/13/25

Church Membership and Ministry
Mike Rassi & Scott Gnuse
Learn more about the values and biblical truths that shape and drive us as a local church. You'll find this time to be informative, inspiring, and inviting as you consider taking the step of partnering with us in membership and in ministry.
 
1,2, and 3rd John
Women only
This class, taught by some of the women's Bible study teachers, will bring you through the letters of 1,2, and 3 John. While these letters are brief, the truths they contain are anything but small. Come and learn with other women the themes of love, fellowship, and walking with the Lord in the light. 
 
Old Testament survey 1
Kris Mettelmann & Eric Williams
Is the Old Testament confusing to you? Would you like to grow in your understanding and appreciation of it? If so, this is the class for you. Come and learn about the key themes, passages, and outlines of each book in the Old Testament. This class will cover Genesis through Psalms. 
 
Praying like Paul
Josh Gerber, Kyle Krall, & Eric Apel
Do you struggle with prayer? Many Christians find their prayers repetitive, aimless, or inconsistent. Yet, prayer is one of the most vital ways we know and grow in God. In this study, we’ll explore Paul’s prayers to deepen our understanding and practice of prayer, learning five key ways to move beyond “Lord, please give me…” to richer, more powerful prayers.

Young Adult
Ben Lauritsen
Book of the Bible TBD

Classes for High School, Junior High, children and nursery are available during this 9:30 hour.

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Equipping Classes Podcasts