King of the Jews: 7-part Series
Date & Time: Monday evenings, June 4 - July 27, 2012, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (No class on Monday, July 2nd.)
Description: Through a 7-part series on the Bible and Jewish culture, participants will examine the period of time during which Jesus and the writers of the New Testament lived on earth. Special emphasis will be placed on the revelatory Christological significance of each of the following items, and their significance in Biblical interpretation:
1. Languages and Culture/s of Second-Temple Jews;
2. The Sabbath, Appointed Times, and other Jewish Holy Days;
3. The Land, Jerusalem, and the Temple;
4. Often Misunderstood Idioms in the Bible (Old and New Testaments);
5. Paul’s Letters Read as Jewish (albeit Christian) Texts;
6. Ancient and Biblical Roots of Current Middle East Tensions and
7.“Salvation is of the Jews.”
Instructor: Mr. Michael Millier
Registration: $70
Registration for Partnership Church Members: $56
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Last date to register: Friday, June 1, 2012.
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Becoming A Word & Spirit Christian
Date & Time: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Many Christ-followers tend toward one of two extremes: being deeply devoted to the Word but keeping an arm’s distance from the things of the Spirit, or being very “into” the Spirit without a reliance on the Word. There is a better, more biblical way. There is a more Spirit-led way. God wants His people to be guided by His Word and empowered by His Spirit. This seminar will examine the biblical basis for living as Word and Spirit Christians, as well as provide some very practical guidance for walking this out.
Instructor:
Dr. David Holt
Registration: $12
Registration for Partnership Church Members: $10
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Last date to register: Wednesday, June 20th
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Introduction to Group Ministry in the Church
Date and Time: Thursdays, June 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 2012 7:00 – 9:00 PM
This course is a small group development training program. Participants will engage in discussions to develop an understanding of the need for groups in the local church and how to develop a system for groups that is led by the laity. Participants will learn step by step “how to” implement groups in the local church including the development of an annual calendar for the process. The key topics covered in this seven-week course include:
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The power and necessity of groups in order for a church to grow
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How to use groups for church growth
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Using Small groups as the primary source for life change
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Development of groups as a discipleship vehicle
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Promoting rapid development of Group Leaders
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Important considerations for starting groups
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How to be a church 'of' small groups
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Lessons learned in starting from scratch
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How to “restart” groups each year
The seventh week of the course includes a meeting at individual church sites to mentor participants as they begin to put into action what they learned in the course.
Instructor: Mr. Jerry Kiser
Registration: $95
Registration for Partnership Church Members: $76
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Last date to register, Friday, June 13, 2012
Origins of the Bible
Date and Time: Thursdays, July 12, 19, & 26, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
While popular media have portrayed Biblical origins as everything but a process inspired by the Holy Spirit, in this course participants will examine the dynamics of the early Christian church and the process that resulted in accepting our current 27 New Testament books and excluding many others, as well as the circumstances in the early church that fostered the need for a defined set of books to serve as authoritative words of God. Further, participants will consider the discovery of various ancient manuscripts and how they were chosen as the sources for the various translations used in the church today. By learning the actual process of the writing and selection of the books of the Bible, participants will learn how God worked through and with the early Christians to create a collection of works that is truly His inspired word.
Instructor: Dr. David Knauft
Registration: $20
Registration for Partnership Church Members: $16
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Last date to register: Monday, July 9, 2012.
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Hymns of Our Faith
Date & Time: Saturday, August 25th, 2012, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
In this course, participants will examine classic hymns of the Christian faith, focusing on the powerful messages the words convey. They will learn about the hymn writer and hymn composer, their struggles and their commitment to Christ, as well as any circumstances associated with the writing of specific hymns. By knowing more about the hymn writers, and in many cases the specific situations the Holy Spirit used to inspire the writers to create their messages, the hymns themselves can become more meaningful to believers. Participants will also praise God for the role the hymns play in our faith through the singing of the hymns studied.
Instructor: Dr. David Knauft
Registration: $20
Registration for Partnership Church Members: $16
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Last date to register: Thursday, August 23, 2012.
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