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The discipleship process is more than teaching people the right knowledge about God. A disciple models him or herself after someone. Making disciples of Jesus goes beyond teaching facts about Jesus. It means teaching people how to know and be like Jesus — to obey God and seek His best for their lives.
A message about Discipleship & Level Up from Pastor Jim Webb:
When I combine the reminder of discipled education in our faith with the vapid expressions of spiritualism in our modern world; It creates a challenge within my heart. I have expressed this challenge with our company of pastors and various committees all of which agree that there is a need for expanded Christian education uniquely now. They also agreed that we are all in different places of growth within our discipleship journeys. What may challenge and satisfy one group may not be what is needed for others. We are at different levels of need for lack of a better term. From this discussion and collaboration, the concept of ‘Level Up’ was revealed. So, with this idea in mind, our Christian education format will begin a new adaptation to all classes based upon levels of teaching.
Levels are L1, L2, L3, and L4
which reflect the diversity of our membership
and their journey in discipleship.
Please see the schedule below for current offerings.
Level Up Schedule & Classes
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Session 1
1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 - (6 weeks)
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Discipleship 201 (Celebration of Discipline) with Pastor Jim Webb & Pastor Larry Shores
Level 2/3
Sundays from 9:00am - 10:00am
Room 101
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This is a level 3 class that will explore specific disciplines outlined in Richard Foster’s book Celebration of Disciple. Weeks 1 & 2 will focus on the inward disciplines of meditation, fasting, prayer, and study.
Weeks 3 & 4 will be dedicated to the outward disciplines of simplicity, solitude, submission, and service. Weeks 5 & 6 will delve into the corporate disciplines of confession, worship, guidance, and celebration.
If you are interested in having a copy of the book it is available in both print and as an eBook from Amazon (Link to Buy) or you can let Pastor Larry know and he’ll ensure a copy is available to you.
One of the explicit goals is to ensure that participants approach the disciplines in grateful response to God’s gracious gifts, not another set of works that are like filthy rags. Another goal is to enable us to exercise our spirits in these disciplines for developing spiritual maturity in much the same way as an athletes exercise their mind and body for physical improvement. These goals are predicated on the Holy Spirit’s power and prompting.
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New Testament Overview with Pastor Tracee Hackel
Level 3
Sundays from 11:30am - 12:30pm
Room 101
Ever wondered, "What makes a collection of books and letters from over 1,800 years ago, 'New?'" Then "Bible Overview: The New Testament" is the Level Up class for you this Winter! Bring your Bible (we have some if you don't), Pen, Notebook, and Questions on Sunday Mornings. Come explore the basic content of the New Testament, how to find your way around it, how to read it, what it's all about, and what role the "New" part of the Bible plays in our Christian Discipleship.
Theologian in Residence Warning: Content includes: Armored Mortal Combat, evil Kings, feisty widows, mocking thieves, plotting religious leaders, nefarious sinners, treasure hunters and hiders, deaths, resurrections, dragons, dire warnings, powerful prayers, shipwrecks, prisons, an unstoppable invading Kingdom, grand fishing exploits, chickens, pigs, goats, a lion, a lamb, and sheep.
NOTE: You do not have to have participated in the Bible Overview: Old Testament portion of the course that ran this past Fall in order to participate.
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"Don't Give the Devil a Seat at Your Table" with Pastor Jim Webb
Sundays from 11:30am - 12:30pm
Level 1
Meeting Room 1
God has prepared a table for you. It's set with a banquet of peace, clarity, and purpose. But Satan is constantly looking for an invitation, seeking to fill your mind with distractions, fear, worry, insecurity, anxiety, temptation, doubt... It's an ongoing battle. But you can learn how to protect your mind from unhealthy thoughts and experience rest and nourishment at God's table.
The Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table study offers biblical insight on how to:​
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Cancel the lies that will wreck your life and take the empowering steps to live fully alive in Christ
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Restore peace and rest in your life by taking authority over your thoughts
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Break free from the endless cycle of destructive thinking and recapture your emotions
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Embrace the true purpose behind your journey through challenging circumstances
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Session 2
2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9 (4 weeks)
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Study with Pastor Larry Shores
Level TBD
Sundays from 9:00am - 10:00am
Room 101
Description coming soon! Check back!
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Christian Worship: Colors, Calendars, and Architecture w/ Pastor Emeritus Bob Dooling
Level 4
Sundays from 11:30am - 12:30pm
Room 100
Every Sunday morning in worship we experience an assortment of sights and sounds. There are changing colors, strange names for Sundays like Epiphany, and an odd arrangement of ecclesiastical furniture.
Join us as we do a quick overview of the Church’s calendar, explore the reasons behind ecclesiastical colors, and learn a bit about church design.
Hint: they’re all memory aids to help us focus on Who and why we worship.
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Session 3 - LENT
3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13 (6 weeks)
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Growing Up in Christ: The Means of Grace with Pastor Emeritus Bob Dooling
Level 3
Sundays from 11:30am - 12:30pm
Room 100
On the day I was baptized, the pastor asked this question. Do you intend to make diligent use of the means of grace. I of course answered, “Yes” – even though I had no idea what he was asking.
Sometime later, I discovered that he was referencing a handful of practices that are found in Scripture and that promote spiritual growth in Christian believers. They are habits of devotion, habits of experiential Christianity that have been practiced by God’s people since biblical times.
Come join us as we explore and celebrate these classical disciplines.
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More to be announced! Check Back!
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