Thinking Like a Christian

Humanism, feminism, materialism and relativism dominate today's postmodern society. In such an environment how can we develop a biblical mindset concerning gender, worship, psychology, philosophy, creation, ethics, education, history, government, politics, economics, and the arts? This study equips Christians to stand for biblical principles in the classroom as well as in the boardroom and will equip adults to think biblically and to train their children to think biblically, preparing them for the secular onslaught hey will face in the classroom and on college campuses.

Teaching Team: Tyson Rosser, Jim Tuthill, Richard Harris, Jonathan Owens
Location: Room 3

Acts 1:8/Missions

The topic for discussion this term will be a continuation of the encouraging and challenging book "Loving the Church... Blessing the Nations." It's all about "Pursuing the Role of Local Churches in Global Mission" and presents a balanced and much needed perspective. Each week we will discuss a chapter, receive missionary reports via e-mail or "live" from visiting missionaries, and pray. Here’s your chance to get the inside scoop on what God is doing in and through the Chapel's missionary family!

Teaching team: Mark Scharfe, Clark Daugherty, Bill Byman, Fred McCune and Jere Cleveland
Location: Room 0

Calling All Sheep! A Closer Look at Psalm 23 (Ladies’ Elective)

Experience Psalm 23 in a new way: see with the Shepherd's eyes, touch with His hands, feel with His heart through this intimate look into the full life of our Lord - the Great Shepherd - and "the sheep of His pasture."

Teaching team: Peg Johnson, Arleta Turnbull, Jackie Sessoms
Location: Room 10 (upstairs)

Paul's Letters to ... Us!

This ABF group emphasizes making and developing supportive friendships and relationships within the Chapel family. Our studies in the Scriptures look closely at Paul's letters to the Church and we seek practical ways to apply those teachings in our lives. Our goal is to develop a network of committed believers who are able to bring Christ to our communities while strengthening and maturing our ABF family within the Chapel

Teaching team: Mike Robinson, Jim Davis, Ken Johnson, Walt McCandless
Location: Social Hall(BACK TO SOCIAL HALL)

Foundations for Ministry – The Heart of a Leader

This study looks at eight essential attitudes and ten character building commands of Christ that all leaders must possess and obey if they are going to sustain ministry over the long haul. Every leader is prone to wander – no leader is exempt (!). This course helps leaders and workers in the harvest field know how to guard their hearts and develop their character by covering the following topics:

• How to be happy and successful in ministry
• How to handle false accusations
• How to be a contagious Christian
• How to reconcile relationships
• How to avoid sexual indiscretion
• How to make realistic commitments
• How to respond to those that hate you
• How to test your ministry motives
• How to set priorities and overcome anxiety
• How to deal with a judgmental spirit
• How to walk circumspectly

This class is geared for small group leaders and district pastors, but is open to everyone.

Trainer: Pastor Rick Leineweber
To Register: Contact Kit at 428-1881 or kitd@vbcc.us, or sign up at the Welcome Counter
Registration Fee: $15 (covers cost of course notebook), scholarships are available
Location: information given after registation