Our mission as a church is to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus across the street and around the world. There are two main arms to the plan: 1) To grow in spiritual depth corporately through our new Foundations classes, and 2) To grow in spiritual depth by engaging in personal discipleship.

The “on-ramp” to maturing in faith and getting equipped to fulfill our mission is FOUNDATIONS, a series of classes designed to help you mature in your walk with Christ. There are eight core courses as well as other electives that will be provided throughout the year. 

Each FOUNDATIONS class will offer you a chance to grow deeper in your knowledge and understanding of a key facet of Christian life. Each class may not apply to you at this stage of your journey, but you are encouraged to take every class that covers an area where you need equipping.

Remember, God isn’t calling us to simply make ourselves knowledgeable. We must put the understanding God provides us into practice by living out the truth of the Word and being diligent to pass on the faith to the next generation:  by making disciples.

CORE COURSES

Firm Foundations
Wednesdays, Sept. 26-Oct. 17, 2012
6:45 p.m.—8:15 p.m.
Room M152/Taught by Pastor Troy Dobbs
No cost, Register here >
This class addresses the “now what” aspect of a new life in Christ. It will provide key building blocks for how to pray, how to read and understand the Bible, how to keep growing, and how to know you are saved. This class will help lay a firm foundation for you in your spiritual growth. Class book (“Basic Christianity” by John Stott) may be purchased from the Living Grace Bookstore. More Info: Contact Cindy at cstaloch@atgrace.com or 952-224-3030.

SHARE Life
Taught by Pastor Dave Gibson
Wednesdays, Sept 5-Oct 3, 2012
6:45 - 8:15pm, Room M259
No cost, Register here >  or
Sundays, Nov. 4-Dec. 9, 2012 (no class Thanksgiving week)
9:00 - 10:25am, The Underground (Room M023)
No cost, Register here > 
A five-week training where you learn how to develop relationships with seekers, model the Christian message, and eventually present the Good News of Christ in a non-threatening manner. Class book: "Becoming a Contagious Christian" By: Bill Hybels, Mark Mittelbert may be purchased from the Living Grace Bookstore. More Info: Contact Joanie at jmckeever@atgrace.com or 952-224-3093.   

World Christian Adventure
Wednesdays, Oct. 17-Nov. 14, 2012
6:45 p.m.—8:15 p.m., Room M259
Taught by Pastor Jeff Anderson
Do you have a passion for world missions? This class sheds light on God’s heart for the Nations. We will examine Kingdom principles from biblical, historical, strategic, cultural, and partnership standpoints.
Register online here. For questions, contact Naomi at narellano@atgrace.com or 952-224-3128..  

ELECTIVE COURSES

Study of the End Times
Wednesdays, Sept. 12-Dec. 19, 2012, no class Thanksgiving week
6:45 p.m.—8:15 p.m.
Room M152/Taught by Jeff Verdoorn
No Cost
Jesus said, “The end will come” after “those days.” Paul wrote that “The end will come.” Daniel said, “The end will come like a flood.” What is the “end”? What happens during the end? What happens to believers? To unbelievers? To Israel? This 14-week overview study will search the Scriptures for answers to these questions and more. More info or to register: Contact Jessica at jchristensen@atgrace.com or 952-224-3031.

Village Schools of the Bible
New Testament Survey:  Learning about Jesus Christ and Making Sense of the New Testament Books
Wednesdays, Sept. 12-Dec. 5 (12 weeks), no class Thanksgiving week
6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m.
Room M150
Taught by Pastor Warren Coe, executive director of Village Schools of the Bible
Cost: $90.00 (single) or $140 (couple).
New Testament is a twelve week discovery of the life transforming message of the four gospels and how it changed the world forever. We also learn how to live out our faith based on the truths found in all of the New Testament books from Acts to Jude. Finally, we gain assurance that history has a pointed conclusion and how this brings daily hope to believers. For more information or to register, please visit our website at www.villageschoolsofthebible.org or contact Pastor Coe at warren@villageschoolsofthebible.org.

The mission of Village Schools of the Bible is to teach God’s Word and transform lives.  Our core teaching material is the Bible: Cover-to-Cover.  Our goal is to see lives transformed as they learn about God’s unfolding plan of redemption and how Jesus Christ is the scarlet thread of redemption.  Our learning style is discussion, reading and writing about truths we learn about in God’s Word.  For more information or to register, please visit our website at www.villageschoolsofthebible.org or contact Pastor Coe at warren@villageschoolsofthebible.org.  

Jesus in the Mall of Gods - (NOTE: Not meeting Oct 2 and 9)
Tuesdays, Sept 11-Oct 30, 7:00 - 8:30pm, Room M152
Taught by Reuben David; Click here for a schedule of class topics.
Come and discover why world religions such as Hinduism and Islam matter in our multicultural society. What do these religions teach about the origin, condition, salvation and destination of man? In these eight weeks of fascinating and insightful teaching sessions followed by q/a, you will gain a deeper understanding about these world religions and also learn how to reach them with the transcultural, global gospel of Jesus Christ. More info or to register: Contact Jessica at jchristensen@atgrace.com or 952-224-3031.

If you have questions about any of the Foundations Core or Elective classes, please contact Jessica at jchristensen@atgrace.com or 952-224-3031.