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DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES
FALL 2026 DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES
This fall, join us for a new semester of Discipleship Classes designed to help you grow in biblical understanding, spiritual maturity, and faithful living. Classes begin Wednesday, August 26th at 6:15 pm, with a Preview Night on Wednesday, August 19th 6:30 pm in the Upper Room. Whether you are new to discipleship classes or continuing your growth, this semester provides meaningful opportunities to learn, connect, and be shaped by God’s Word together.
Below, you will find a list of the classes offered as well as any links to purchase relevant reading materials. Sign up today at the link below because space is limited to 16 slots per class and spots fill up fast!
Daring Joy
Taught by Jamy Fisher. For women only.
Joy can feel risky. When you've experienced pain of any kind, it can feel easier not to dream than to be disappointed, or not to hope than to be left heartbroken. If you ever feel like it's safer not to embrace joy at all than to hold something that might break, you're not alone. Thankfully, the Bible paints a different picture—one that gives you the courage to hold on to joy regardless of your circumstances.
The Parables of Jesus
Taught by Chris Campbell. Men and women.
Jesus’ parables are familiar, but they are rarely simple. Through memorable stories such as the Good Samaritan, the Prodigal Son, and the Rich Fool, Jesus reveals the character of God, confronts the human heart, and announces the transforming power of his kingdom.
Using Douglas Sean O’Donnell’s The Parables of Jesus, this class will explore the historical and theological setting of each parable, trace its connections throughout Scripture, and discover how it points us toward the gospel. Each session will combine careful Bible study, practical reflection, and meaningful discussion as we learn to hear these familiar stories with fresh ears and respond faithfully to the grace of God.
Deep Discipleship
Taught by Zac Ward. For men and women.
This video-based training includes a clear scope of discipleship and integrated curriculum which balances Christian story (Bible literacy), Christian belief (theological literacy), and Christian formation (spiritual disciplines). The class will run both the Fall (Part 1) and Spring (Part 2) semesters. The class will meet for 12 weeks each semester from 6-8 pm on Wednesdays. Childcare is available for this class on a limited basis.
The Man for the Day
Taught by Andy Finch. For men only.
What does it mean to be a godly man in a time of confusion, pressure, and spiritual drift? Many men want their lives to matter. They want to walk closely with God, lead their families faithfully, strengthen the church, and make an eternal impact. Yet they often struggle to know where to begin.
In The Man for the Day, J. Josh Smith draws from the life of Elijah to identify ten qualities of a man who is prepared to be used by God. This class will challenge men to reject spiritual passivity, embrace courageous faith, and lead with conviction in their homes, churches, and communities. God is still calling men to stand firm, serve faithfully, and meet the needs of their generation for his glory.
Financial Freedom
Taught by Brandon Adams. For men and women.
The purpose for this study is to help you and me grow in our ability to manage or steward the resources that God has entrusted to us. If I’ve learned one thing, it is that the enemy takes great pleasure in disrupting our financial lives. We all are affected by his schemes, and, with God’s help, it requires continued diligence and effort on our part to rise above societal pressures and manage finances in a way that honors God.
Required Reading: Provided book
The Titus Ten
For younger men (18-30) only.
Everything a man does flows from the kind of man he is. But godly character does not develop by accident. It must be formed through the gospel, strengthened through discipline, and cultivated in community with other men.
Drawing from Paul’s letter to Titus, The Titus Ten explores ten essential qualities of a godly man. This class will help men grow in their understanding of the gospel, their identity in Christ, their character, their doctrine, and their leadership. Through biblical teaching, honest reflection, and meaningful discussion, men will be challenged to become the kind of faithful, mature leaders God can use in their families, churches, workplaces, and communities.