Bible Studies
Various opportunties outside of Sunday School to learn and apply the lessons from the Bible. Ideas to start or continue daily Bible readings and prayer.
Classes
- Christianity 101 - overview of the basic beliefs of Christians.
- Methodist 101 - overview of the beliefs, theology, doctrines, history and organization of the United Methodist Church.
An alternative is an on-line course available at http://www.training.umcom.org for $12 with new sessions begining every two months. This is a highly interactive course (with video, audio, online quizzes, discussion boards, links and online written content). - Disciple I -- This 34-week study is a marvelous first course for those who have never studied the Bible in-depth or would like to revisit it to put all the parts together. The goal of Disciple is transformation, not just information. It calls participants to open themselves to the power of God’s Word, to bring their experiences and struggles to Scripture, and to deepen their commitment to Christian discipleship. The study follows the chronological movement of the Biblical story from Creation to the New Jerusalem and explores the major themes of the Bible. The class includes daily reading assignments, questions for reflection, video segments and class discussion. UMC curriculum.
- Financial Peace University - FPU is a 13-week, life-changing program that empowers and teaches you how to make the right money decisions to achieve your financial goals and experience a total money makeover. Some resources available for checkout.
- On-line training at http://moodle.umcom.org
Courses include: * United Methodism 101- a basic 4 hour course covering the information about the denomination - history, beliefs, global and local organization. * Four Areas of Focus - learn about UMC's four focus areas: * Developing leaders * Creating places for new people * Eliminating poverty * Improving health globally
Books
- Purpose Driven Life - by author Rick Warren. The book is a 40-day personal spiritual journey, and presents God's five purposes for human life on Earth. Visit an Purpose Driven Life Health assessment.
- Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by Robert Schnase covering: Radical hospitality, Passionate worship, Intentional faith development, Risk-taking mission and service, Extravagant generosity.
Devotionals