Adult Classes

God calls us to be in community with one another so we might be equipped to be an influence to others. By interacting with others in our church family we challenge each other, learn from one another and become stronger in our faith as followers of Christ. We hope you will take time to visit several classes and find where you connect best.


Join us at 9:00 AM each week for Sunday Wonder Hour.


Class Zoom links can be accessed by clicking on the image next to each class description.

  • The Bible Class, Room 207

    A focus on ancient history in the Holy Land during a time span of 960 B.C. through 135 A.D.  This fall the group will be viewing videos based on Genesis, then moving into studies of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Holy Land.

    Contacts: Hugh DuPree (hughjdupree@gmail.com) and Duke Ellis (familyellisd@bellsouth.net)

  • Christian Faith & Life Class, Room 206
    (Hybrid on ZOOM)

    A Bible study class that offers a hybrid of in-person and on Zoom. This is a small but intimate group focused on applying the lessons to daily life and supporting one another with prayer and fellowship. Contact: Missy Kitchings (missy@kitchings.net) and Barb Heerman (barb.heerman@gmail.com )

  • Exploration Class, Room 211 (Barr Conference Room) (HYBRID ON ZOOM) 

    “Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today” by Adam Hamilton.

     

    Denominations from evangelical to mainline continue to experience deep divisions over universal social issues. The underlying debate isn’t about a particular social issue, but instead it is about how we understand the nature of scripture and how we should interpret it. The world’s bestselling, most-read, and most-loved book is also one of the most confusing. In Making Sense of the Bible, Adam Hamilton, one of the country’s leading pastors and Christian authors, addresses the hot-button issues that plague the church and cultural debate, and answers many of the questions frequently asked by Christians and non-Christians alike.


    Did God really command Moses to put gay people to death? Did Jesus really teach that everyone who is not a Christian will be assigned to hell? Why would Paul command women to “keep silent in the church?” Were Adam and Eve real people? Is the book of Revelation really about the end times? Who decided which books made it into the scriptures and why? Is the Bible ever wrong? In approachable and inviting language, Hamilton addresses these often misunderstood biblical themes leading readers to a deeper appreciation of the Bible so that we might hear God speak through it and find its words to be life-changing and life-giving.


    Contact: Doug Halleen (doug.halleen@mentorakid.org)

  • Feasting on the Word, Room 210

    An in-depth study of the weekly lectionary scripture text using Feasting on the Word curriculum published by Westminster John Knox Press. Open dialogue is encouraged. The texts follow the Revised Common Lectionary that we also follow in worship each Sunday. Contacts: Adam Crunk (adam.crunk@gmail.com); Clarke Oldham (oldhamfamily@bellsouth.net)

  • Living Faith Class, Room 208 (Hybrid on ZOOM) 

    Our class uses a video format that allows for thoughtful consideration and discussion. We will use videos by Andy Stanley who is the founder of North Point Ministries. We are a welcoming and friendly class that searches for meaning in today's complex world. Contacts: Anne Parsons (anneparsons@comcast.net) and Margaret Whiteside (jonesjays05@gmail.com)

  • keeping current as a christian, Room 213

    We will offer a variety of topics for discussion based on current events using podcasts and news articles. We always encourage respecting other’s point of view and learn from listening and discussing in our safe, Christian community. Contact: Brian Kissel (btk7m@yahoo.com)