Discipleship, the process by which people grow to become more Christ-like, is at the very heart of our church’s mission: To know Christ and to share Christ with others. We believe that this requires that we be in the Word daily—studying it, praying over it, and obeying it.
Community Church offers a selection of Bible-based study opportunities to help members grow in their faith. Small groups and short-term Bible studies are started at various times throughout the year, and in-depth, time-intensive studies begin each fall. Additionally, Christian Life and Service Seminars are offered throughout the year.
Disciple and Short Term Bible Studies
DISCIPLE is an in-depth, discussion-based small group Bible study, whose purpose is to transform our lives by strengthening our faith while guiding us into service. Following a series of testimonials starting in August, our Disciple Bible Study Program will commence with a general Disciple Orientation Meeting September 8th with classes starting the following week. Please check the Bulletin for times and dates. All classes will meet weekly on a designated day/evening for approximately 2-2 ½ hours. You will be asked to purchase a study manual (approx. $35) that will be combined with a DVD that we supply to guide your reading of Scripture with discussion being facilitated by a Disciple class leader. Note that after completing Disciple 1, subsequent Disciple class studies many be taken in any order.
DISCIPLE 1: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study is the class to take if you’ve never completed a Disciple Bible study. Participants will read over 70% of the Bible over the course of 34 weeks, spending an equal number of weeks studying the Old and New Testaments. No prerequisite required. Existing class offering includes Friday AM; other class offerings (day and time) will be based on interest.
DISCIPLE 2: Into the Word, Into the World builds on the biblical knowledge gained in Disciple 1, and helps us to continue our walk of faith as we strive to become Disciples of Christ. This 32-week Bible study class moves deeper into the word with a study of Genesis, Exodus, Luke, and Acts. Completion of Disciple 1 required to take this class. Existing class offerings include Wednesday PM; other class offerings will be based on interest.
DISCIPLE 3: Remember Who You Are challenges us to remember our biblical heritage as a people “set apart” for service while renewing our vision and place of community. This 32 week study concentrates on the writings of the Old Testament prophets and on the Letters of Paul. Completion of Disciple 1 required to take this class. Existing class offering will be Sunday AM right after the 8:30AM service; other class offerings will be based on interest.
DISCIPLE 4: Under the Tree of Life, the final 32 week study in the four-phase Disciple program, concentrates on the Writings in the Old Testament and the Gospel of John, 1,2,3 John, James, Jude and Revelation in the New Testament. Completion of Disciple 1 required to take this class. Class offerings (day and time) will be based on interest.
CHRISTIAN BELIEVER: This 30 week study focuses on the central teachings of the Christian faith and its ties to Scripture. It will investigate what the church teaches and how it makes a difference in our own lives and what it means to be a Christian. No prerequisite required. Class offerings (day and time) will be based on interest.
Other Short Term Small Group Bible Study Opportunities
Recognizing that not everyone can commit to a 30+ week Bible Study, we are also offering short-term (typically 8-12 weeks) small group Bible Study opportunities. So far we have the following Bible studies planned for this winter semester. These are open to all persons at all levels of Biblical knowledge. Please sign up by calling the church office.
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
January 20-April 14
Max Lucado's FearlessDates
TBD
Ron Hutchcraft's
A Life That Matters
Dates TBD
Beth Moore's Living Beyond Yourself (women only)
Mondays at 1:00 p.m.
January 25-April 12
Beth Moore's Living Beyond Yourself (women only)
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
January 26-April 13
Every Man's Battle
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
January 19-March 16
ALPHA: An Introduction to Christianity
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
February 2-April 13
Greensburg District's School for Lay Ministry Development
Sundays from 2:00-5:00 p.m.
February 21-March 21
Special Lenten Studies
Bible Basics
Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
March 1-22
Strengths in Ministry (CLASS 301)
Day TBD at 7:00 p.m.
March 1-22
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