Multi‐generational Biblical Family Blueprint

This class is taught by Ken DePasacreta and is open to all.   Capernaum room (room 118)

Do you really understand your own family philosophy? Have you ever considered if you define family biblically? Whether you truly understand what the Bible means by family? Whether you believe in God's design for the family? This blueprint exposes the fact that the West has a totally different view of family than Scripture describes. This class will look back in time to understand the way family was understood classically and how the Bible challenges, critiques and ultimately redeems this view of family through the Gospel and the vision of family as a multi‐generational team.

I want to take you through these lessons because I'm a very different person today. I love my wife and children deeply, but more than that, I believe our life as a family is beginning to be based on this biblical blueprint of family that appears to be hidden in plain sight. It's hard to express how immensely helpful and life‐giving the biblical blueprint has been for us. So if you're confused at all by this thing called family or its various parts like fatherhood, and motherhood, let's take this journey together with its unexpected twists and discoveries. I'm confident you'll make some helpful discoveries as well.

Paul: A Poured Out Heart

A chapter by chapter study of the Apostle Paul's joy-filled letter Philippians and how Paul exemplified facets of pastoral ministry.

Radical

This class is facilitated by Andy Bradshaw   Room 106

Using the book by Pastor David Platt, this discussion class will examine discrepancies between American Christianity and the way Jesus and his followers lived.

Book of Amos

The surprisingly relevant message of the 8th century prophet calling for a return to true faith lived out with social justice will be explored by this class.

Essential Truths of the Christian Faith

This class is taught by Jay Dolan and is open to all adults. Library (room 114)

"For those who yearn for a deeper walk in faith, the journey can begin right here. Dr. R. C. Sproul takes theology off the dusty shelves of theological libraries and expounds in clear simple terms over one hundred major Christian doctrines. He offers readers a basic understanding of the Christian faith that will kindle a lifelong love for truth, which is foundational to maturity in Christ. Here are theologically sound explanations of biblical concepts every Christian should know, presented in a way we can all understand."

This class is a continuation from last year. I plan on doing 3 chapters per week and will finish the book by June 2012. We welcome anyone who wants to come in the middle and will gladly answer any questions from previous chapters.