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.
1/5/25-3/23/25
GOD'S DELIVERER: A STUDY IN JUDGES
Kyle Krall, Dennis Schlappi & Troy Teater
Join us for a discussion-based study through the book of Judges where you will learn how God saves his people time and time again, and ultimately sets them up for a far greater deliverance.
WORLD RELIGIONS
Kris Mettelmann & Ben Holman
Would you like to learn more about Roman Catholicism and world religions? This class will provide you with an overview of Catholicism and the major world religions.
CHRISTIANS IN THE WORKPLACE
Josh Gerber & Loren Miller
Would you like to learn how your work and faith can intersect? Do you struggle to find meaning in your job, wishing you could do something more spiritual? This discussion-based class will help you understand God's purpose for work and what it looks like to be a Christian in the workplace.
YOUNG ADULTS
Seth Swartzendruber
This class is designed for young adults 18-30 as they study a book of the Bible together.
Classes for High School, Junior High, children and nursery are available during this 9:30 hour.
