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Christian Living Classes
Dec. 2009 – Feb. 2010

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main building

Marriage on the Rock || Prayer Chapel

Kenny and Cheryl Hunt

In an age of disposable marriages and information overload, where can couples turn for real answers that will make their relationships work? The answer is God and His Word. Society requires years of preparation for almost any significant career endeavor, but demands no real preparation for one of the most crucial undertakings in life.

Marriage on the Rock clearly details God’s principles and our need to pursue them. With challenging topics like; the four foundational laws of marriage, how to understand and meet your spouse’s needs, and the reality of how God himself meets our deepest needs…couples are certain to be changed forever.

Jimmy Evans thought provoking series will inspire you with great video clips and inspirational class discussions…so come and grow with us as we endeavor a Marriage on the Rock.

activity center – 1st floor

Faith for the 21st Century || Fireside Room – AC108

Vernon Lewis with Claud Lenard

Solid Biblical studies based upon material provided by the Assemblies of God.

Unit 1 – Major Prophets: These studies from Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel will challenge adults to consider how God calls believers into His service, how we are accountable to God for our choices, and that God has great mercy and love toward us.

Unit 2 – Bible Answers to Crucial Questions: Adults will gain a foundation for answering these issues from a biblical point of view: abortion, euthanasia, and the Church’s relevance today.

Discovery Class || Peterson Hall ~ The Bible, Today’s Key Issues, and the End of the World

The quarter will begin by addressing the authority of the Bible to guide our worldview and to predict future events. These lessons will show how the Bible came to be, and the reliability of God’s Word.

Next, we will explore what the Bible has to say about some of today’s hot button issues such as: Israel in politics, the environment, secularism, socialized healthcare, and more.

Finally, we will look at what the Bible has to say regarding the end of the world. These lessons will include: end-time prophecy, the rapture of the Church, the Second Coming of Christ, the Millennial Reign, and the last judgment.

Going Strong || Room 125

Rev. David & Sandy Phillippe

Meeting the needs of the disabled and helping to overcome life’s challenges.

activity center – 2nd floor

The Boiler Room || East Balcony Classroom

Ron Hood with Larry Johnson

This class will focus on the subject of spiritual warfare based on selected passages of Scripture and the book, Rules of Engagement by Derek Prince. As a believer, you interact every day with invisible spiritual powers in heavenly places. As you build the character of a warrior, you will become more and more like Jesus Christ, your commanding officer. Topics include building a soldier’s character, facing testing, Holy Spirit training and the battle of the heavenlies.

Horizons ~ Gripped by the Greatness of God || AC 201

This class will begin on September 13th.
Rev. Ralph Lovvorn

God is not a concept or a doctrine! He is a person who seeks a close, one-on-one relationship with you and me. God does not want us to merely believe in Him, He wants to relate to us on a personal level. God invites us to be gripped by His greatness; shaken to the core of our being at the realization of what He freely offers.

The King of all creation welcomes us into His throne room for just a glimpse of His glory, and we fall on our faces [Isaiah 6:1-7]. To know God at all is to watch Him explode any box we put Him in with His Majesty, and indescribably wonder, and to be gripped by His greatness.

Life in H.D. ~ Extraordinary by John Bevere || Room 202

Rev. Barbara Hert

All of us were extraordinarily created and intended for a life that is anything but ordinary. In this curriculum, John Bevere presents a compelling and deeply inspiring case straight from Scripture that will position you to step into the unknown and embrace God’s Divine empowerment.

These sessions are the roadmap to your journey of transformation. The power to live an exceptional life is not defined by your family, education, or occupation; it’s a disposition of the heart. You are marked for a life that far surpasses the usual definitions of success or fulfillment. It’s time to begin pursuing your extraordinary!

Marketplace Ministry || Room 203 / Conference Room

Larry Shafer

You Were Born For This: Seven Keys to a Life of Predictable Miracles

His New York Times phenomenon The Prayer of Jabez changed how millions pray. Now Bruce Wilkinson wants to change what they do next. What would happen if millions of ordinary people walked out each morning expecting God to deliver a miracle through them to a person in need? You Were Born For This starts with the dramatic premise that everyone at all times is in need of a miracle, and that God is ready to meet those needs supernaturally through ordinary people who are willing to learn the protocol of heaven.

You Were Born For This will change how you see your world and show you what you can expect God to do through you to meet real needs. You will master seven simple tools of service, and come to say with confidence, I want to deliver a supernatural from God to someone in need today – and I expect to!.

Home Improvement || Room 204

Jeff Turner & Kevin Hanover

Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage! by Mark Gungor

Mark is the Senior Pastor of Celebration Church, a multi-site church with five campuses across Wisconsin. He is on the the most sought after speakers on marriage and family in the country. Each year thousands of couples attend his Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage seminars.

Mark’s candid and comedic approach uses unforgettable illustrations and the power of laughter to teach proven principles that are guaranteed to strengthen any marriage.

Video Sessions include: The Tale of Two Brains, Why Does He/She Do That?, How to Stay Married and Not Kill Anyone, as well as Mark answering frequently asked questions of couples. Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage is about helping couples get it right, get along, have fun, and achieve a successful marriage.

Parenting on Purpose || Room 206

Pastor Scott Raney

Parenting must be done proactively, not reactively. Using curriculum from best-selling author and family expert Dr. Kevin Lehman, this class will help you parent on purpose.

The first 6 week series will teach us how to raise principle-centered children, in a world driven by the pursuit of pleasure. The second 6 week series will teach us how to deal effectively and positively with defiant attitudes and power struggles that often arise in the parent/child relationship.

Want great kids? Want to be a great parent? Join us as we learn these principles of parenting on purpose.

Merge||College Ministries Room
Adults 18-28 years of age

Nick & Deb Thilges

A class for singles and young professionals to connect with each other while discussing issues such as relationships, Godly lifestyles in a secular culture, pursuing God’s will and more.

children and youth classes

Nursery Wing||infants

Butterflies [Newborn to 1 year olds] – Room 155
Bears [1 year olds] – Room 156
Fish [2 year olds] – Room 154
Lions [3 year olds] – Room 158
Nursing Mothers Room – Room 159

Activity Center||pre-school thru 5th grade

Preschool [4&5 year olds] – Activity Center 234
Kindergarten – Activity Center 232
1st Grade – Activity Center 233
2nd Grade – Activity Center 231
3rd Grade – Activity Center 200
4th & 5th Grade – AC Theater Room

Youth Center||youth

6th Grade thru High School: Youth Ministries Building