Classes Offered
ADULT BIBLE SCHOOL
Leader’s name: Steve Butler
Hosted by: Mustard Seed Church
Contact: 785-841-5685
Brief Description of group: This group goes through the Bible, verse by verse, and looks at what God is saying to us present day with the words He spoke long ago.
Format: We start with prayer and dive in to the Word.
Duration: Ongoing
Day, Time & Location of group: Sundays, 9:00 - 9:45 AM, in the church.
Childcare available?: Yes
Requirements?: Bring your Bible
EXPERIENCING GOD
Leader’s name: Pastor Pieter & Alice Willems
Hosted by: Pieter & Alice Willems
Contact: 841-8643
Brief Description of group: Would you like to learn how to know the will of God and do it? This class will help you learn how you can experience God in your daily life. How does God speak to our hearts; how does He speak through circumstances; how does He speak through other people; and how does He speak to us through the church? If you would like to really grow in your relationship to God, this group is for you!
Format of the group: Bible Study, Sharing and Prayer
Duration: 12 weeks
Day, Time & Location of group: Wednesdays at 7 PM starting February 3 @ 204 Arizona St.
Childcare available?: None
Requirements: Purchase the book, “Experiencing God”
TRUTH PROJECT
Leader’s name: Michael Ingalls & Robin Brooks
Hosted by: Mustard Seed Church
Contact: Michael Ingalls 393-9899/Robin Brooks 843-5941
Brief Description of group: “Only 9 percent of professing Christians have a biblical worldview…”(Barna). Are you in the 9 percent? Truth Project challenges the believer to take every thought and belief captive and compare it to the nature of God. Science, Art, Work, Church, Man, Government, God, Evil…are a few of the topics covered. This study can, and will, realign your worldview in many areas of your life.
Format of the group: We start with a video and have a discussion following.
Duration: 13 weeks
Day, Time & Location of group: This class is currently being offered twice in the spring semester. One started Wednesday, January 20 and meets from 10am-12pm. The other class will start in February, date still to be set, and will meet at 6:30 PM. Both classes will meet at the church.
Childcare available?: None
Requirements: None
PRINCIPLES OF BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION
Leader’s name: Barry Foster
Hosted by: Mustard Seed Church
Contact: 785-841-5685/msc@mustardseedchurch.com
Brief Description of group: Have you ever been in a discussion with someone about the Bible, and heard them say (or said yourself), “Well, that’s your interpretation.” What they mean, of course, is that they don’t agree with you, and they don’t intend to listen to you anymore. But is understanding the Bible just a matter of different opinions? Perhaps you’ve heard two people say conflicting things about a Bible verse during a Bible study, and wondered, “Who is right? Maybe they’re both right. Is that even possible? And how do I know?” This course explores basic principles for rightly interpreting and understanding the Bible, and introduces some essential methods for doing Bible study. The class examines (a) healthy and faulty approaches to Biblical interpretation, (b) the importance of five specific contexts which affect our understanding of Biblical texts, and (c) guidelines for interpreting the various genres of literature in the Bible.
Format: This course will be taught through lecture and discussions.
Duration: 15 weeks for an hour each session.
Day, Time & Location of group: This course meets Thursdays, starting February 4, from 6:30-7:25 pm at Mustard Seed Church.
Childcare available?: If requested in advance. Contact the church office.
Requirements?: This course costs $75 (for audit or credit). If taking the course for credit, there will be homework and tests and you are required to purchase books.
NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY
Leader’s name: Barry Foster
Hosted by: Mustard Seed Church
Contact: 785-841-5685/msc@mustardseedchurch.com
Brief Description of group: Have you ever wondered, “Why are there four gospels?” or, “What was it really like in Jesus’ day?” Would you like to understand how Paul’s letters fit with the book of Acts? Perhaps you’d like to get some clues how to make sense of the letter to the Hebrews or the book of Revelation. Or maybe you are interested in seeing how the New Testament fits together. Whether you are a brand new Christian, a young believer, or a mature saint, you can benefit greatly from the careful and systematic study of the Word of God. One great place to start is with a survey of the New Testament. Think of it as a personal tour, withinsightful instruction from a trusted guide to aid you in appreciating and understanding the world and literature of the New Testament. This course offers a brief overview of each book from the New Testament to help students understand the purpose, content, and major features of each book, become aware of relevant historical and cultural background materials, and comprehend the unity of the New Testament as a whole.
Format: This course will be taught through lecture and discussions.
Duration: 15 weeks for an hour each session.
Day, Time & Location of group: This course meets Thursdays, starting February 4, from 7:30-9:30 pm at Mustard Seed Church.
Childcare available?: If requested in advance. Contact the church office.
Requirements?: This course costs $75 (for audit or credit). If taking the course for credit, there will be homework and tests and you are required to purchase books.
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
Leader’s name: Keith & Carol Noe
Hosted by: Mustard Seed Church
Contact: 841-5685/msc@mustardseedchurch.com
Brief Description of group: Financial Peace University is a 12-week class taught by Dave Ramsey on Video. This class is designed to teach you and your family how to get out of debt, stay out of debt and build wealth. You’ll meet with your class each week to watch the video lessons and participate in discussion and accountability groups that will change your entire attitude about money and set you on a path to financial freedom.
Format: We watch the DVD and break into discussion and accountability groups.
Duration: 12 weeks
Day, Time & Location of group: The class starts Sunday, February 7th from 1:30-3:30 PM at the church.
Childcare available?: No
Requirements: There is a fee to cover the cost of materials.
GROWING KIDS GOD’S WAY
Leader’s name: Scott & Jodi Schlesener
Hosted by: Mustard Seed Church
Contact: 785-597-2319
Brief Description of group: This is a Bible based group that is going to learn how to build strong, Godly morals and values in families.
Format: We open with discussion, have videos to watch and weekly chapters to read.
Duration: Ongoing
Day, Time & Location of group: Next class to start in March 2010.
Childcare available?: Yes
Requirements: Bible and cost of book.
STILL WATERS
Leader’s name: John & Nancy Redding
Hosted by: John & Nancy Redding
Contact: Nancy 843-3485
Brief Description of group: We will be doing Mike Bickle’s Omega study which looks at the scriptures related to the End Times and focuses on our role as a church.
Format of the group: Our group is open to adults of all ages, single, divorced, married, etc.
Duration: It is an 8-week study beginning Wednesday, Jan 20.
Day, Time & Location of group: Wednesdays at 7 PM at 4947 Stoneback Dr.
Childcare available?: Will be provided as necessary.
Requirements: Hunger for God’s Word.
