STARTING SUNDAY, JANUARY 24
All classes are on Sunday evenings, 5:30-7:00 p.m. unless noted (*) otherwise.
NEW MEMBERS' CLASS / 6 weeks
*Facilitator: Pastor Rodney Woo / Sunday morning 9:30 a.m. during the Bible Study hour*
The New Members' Class offers an interactive dialogue with Pastor Rodney for a 6-week study in several key areas: how God transformed Wilcrest from a uniracial congregation to a multiracial family, a biblical understanding of what it means to be a Christian and a member of Wilcrest, basics for Christian growth, spiritual gifts, and how to move to the next level in your spiritual development. The class is specifically designed for those who have joined our church and those who are interested in what is involved in being a part of what God is doing at Wilcrest. We will meet in the choir room.
GOD'S HEART FOR THE NATIONS (pre-requisite for church mission trips) / 12 weeks
Please note: There will be two opportunities to take this class.
*Facilitators: Darren and Jessica Clark / Sunday morning 9:30 a.m. during the Bible Study hour*
Facilitators: Ricky & Andrea Mena / Sunday evening 5:30 p.m.
Both classes will teach Biblical principles and practical strategies that one can apply to the mission field where you are either local or across the globe. God's Heart for the Nations is a requirement for those planning to go on any foreign mission trip and is strongly recommended for those who wish to serve God this summer in Germany.
PUTTING YOUR FAITH TO WORK / 13 weeks
Facilitators: Chad Legare and Noe Ortiz
The best evidence for what you believe is the way you act. As Christians, we are challenged to continuously mature in our faith, striving to be more and more like Jesus Christ. Often, we tend to take shortcuts in our spiritual maturity -- we immediately focus on the outward behavior while ignoring the inner transformation that should precede and enable Christ-like actions. Before long, we find ourselves following a bunch of rules but we don't know why or for what ultimate purpose. This class is meant to help you better understand the fundamental beliefs of the Christian faith and why they matter in your day-to-day journey as a believer.
DISCIPLE'S PRAYER LIFE: WALKING IN FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD / 13 weeks
Facilitators: Brian Price & TBA
You were created for fellowship with God. Through prayer you communicate with the Father and deepen your relationship with Him. This study course will lead you to develop intimacy with God and effectiveness in your prayer life. As you examine biblical examples and apply prayer principles, your relationship with God will grow fresher every day. You will be taught how to discover the unique ways God relates to you; give thanks and worship God; use Scripture in prayer and make decisions based on biblical principles; pray with others; confess sin; apply principles of asking; pray for yourself, others, and missions; and develop a prayer ministry.
EPHESIANS / 6 weeks
Facilitator: Jeff Adams
We will be studying verse-by-verse through the book of Ephesians. We will pay careful attention to the topics of redemption and life in Christ. We will look at Paul's example of servant leadership. Other topics of interest in this study will be unity in the Spirit, our Christian walk, and even family relationships. We will see how God works in the lives of believers to create servant leaders in our church and in our homes.
