BIBLICAL ESSENTIALS
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
WHAT IS THE PROGRAM?
When Jesus first called his disciples, his words were, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men” (Matthew 4:19). He spoke of two roles—following him and calling other people to follow him—and we want our church family to be marked by these two commitments. People who follow Jesus are people who love him, who enjoy spending time with him, who know his teaching and pattern of life, and who seek to live according to his will. They also understand that this commitment must not stop with them. Like their Savior, they invest time with others and say to them, as Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 11:1, “Imitate me, as I imitate Christ.”
OUR ELDERS AND PASTORS ARE COMMITTED TO DOING EVERYTHING WE CAN TO EQUIP YOU IN THESE THINGS.
ENGAGING IN THE SCRIPTURES
Participants in this program will study God’s Word from cover to cover. Experienced teachers will help you engage your mind in the study of Scripture and theology, all with the purpose of engaging your heart to know and worship God and participate in his mission for the world.
We heartily encourage you to consider taking part in this opportunity.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The Biblical Essentials Certificate is designed as a three year program. The first year consists of 5 terms of Bible Survey. The second year consists of 5 terms of Systematic Theology. The third year consists of 5 terms of Discipleship Dynamics.
Classes are offered on Thursday evenings during the school year on our church campus from 7:00 - 8:30pm. Terms are six to seven weeks long with breaks in between and/or for holidays.
CURRENT SCHEDULE
TRACK ONE - BIBLE SURVEY
Class 1 | Sept. 1-Oct.13: The Pentateuch with Marshall Walter
Class 2 | Oct.27-Dec.15: History of Israel with Marshall Walter
Class 3 | Jan. 5-Feb. 16: Prophets & Wisdom Literature with Steve Doucette
Class 4 | March 2-April 6: Life of Christ with Danny Lee
Class 5 | April 20-May 25: Pauline and General Epistles with Matt Simms
TRACK TWO: SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
Class 1 | Sept. 1-Oct.13: Theology Proper with Brad Gist
Class 2 | Oct.27-Dec.15: Anthropology and Christology with Rick James
Class 3 | Jan. 5-Feb. 16: Doctrine of Salvation with Steve Munday
Class 4 | March 2-April 6: Doctrine of the Holy Spirit & the Church (Adam Bender)
Class 5 | April 20-May 25: Doctrine of End Times with Giles Sankey
TRACK THREE: DISCIPLESHIP
Class 1 | Sept. 1-Oct.13: Evangelism with Steve Munday
Class 2 | Oct.27-Dec.15: Hermeneutics with Claudio Caravaggio
Class 3 | Jan. 5-Feb. 16: Spiritual Disciplines with Brad Gist
Class 4 | March 2-April 6: Transforming Together with Steve Doucette
Class 5 | April 20-May 25: Global Ministries with John Durso
Invest in your spiritual life.
Email Steve Doucette with questions or click to register.