Equipping Classes meet on Sundays at 8:30 am
Our equipping classes are an essential element in helping us fulfill our mission statement. They provide training for our church family to be more competent, committed, and contagious disciples of Jesus Christ as we know God, apply his truth, and help others.
1st Quarter
January 15–April 2
Galatians
Teacher: Scott Bucher
Location: Generations Building, Chapel
Focus: This class will work through the book of Galatians with an emphasis on proper interpretation and application. The goal is to deepen your understanding of the Bible while also motivating you to love, worship, and imitate Christ more.
Cults and -Isms
Teachers: Andy Woodfield
Location: Generations Building, Room 203
Focus: This class will inform and analyze major cults and -isms in our world today, including Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormonism, Seventh Day Adventism, Islam, and more. This class will look at the history and doctrinal beliefs of each and provide a biblical critique that will enable Christians to answer cultists and effectively present the of the gospel of Christ.
The Story of the Old Testament
Teachers: Brendan Tomassian
Location: Worship Center, Backstage Boardroom
Focus: By the end of this class, you will understand the overarching narrative of Ruth to Esther. You will see how the Old Testament fits together, connects with the fulfilled promises of the New Testament, and can be applied to your own spiritual growth.
Membership and Baptism
Teachers: Ken Harvey
Location: Worship Center Lobby
Focus: The four-week Membership Class will walk through what Grace Church is all about, why we value membership, and how you can join. Immediately following Membership Class, the three-week Baptism Class is designed to answer any questions you have about baptism and prepare you to be baptized at the next baptism service. Email sarah@graceofthevalley.org to sign up for either of these classes.
Spanish-Speakers Equipping Class
Teachers: Daniel Lopez
Location: Worship Center
Focus: This class is geared toward those whose primary language is Spanish.
Classes are available for all ages during the Equipping Hour. You can find more information on the classes for children and youth on each of those ministry pages: Children's Sunday School, Junior-High, or High-School Classes.
2023 Schedule
Jan 15–Apr 2 • First Quarter Classes
Apr 16–Jun 25 • Second Quarter Classes
Jul 2–Aug 6 • Summer Break
Aug 13–Oct 8 • Third Quarter Classes
Oct 15–Dec 10 • Fourth Quarter Classes
Resources
Things to Come Class Outlines (4th Quarter 2021)
Introduction & Why Study Eschatology
Abrahamic Covenant & the Land
Davidic Covenant & the Throne
New Covenant & the Holy Spirit
Prophets, Matthew, and the Kingdom
Olivet Discourse and the Tribulation
Thessalonians and Hope
Revelation
Contact
Have questions? Contact:
Jack Barley
(402) 852-8072
jack@graceofthevalley.org
