Christian Life College Courses

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Christian Life College is the Discipleship branch of the Education Ministry. Bible Studies, Discipleship Courses, Financial Stewardship Classes, Support Groups, and Ministry Training Opportunities are scheduled quarterly for men and women of all ages.

Courses offered vary in length and commitment level. Take advantage of this aid to your Spiritual Growth.

The Amazing Collection: The Bible Book by Book

The Amazing Collection is a video-driven Bible study, taught sequentially book by book. The series contains 66 DVDs, organized in 11 sets. Each 45-minute program gives an overview of one book in the Bible. The main characters and theme of each book come alive with dynamic teaching, original music videos and personal testimonies. The collection is visually appealing and creatively enhanced with professional graphic, time-lines, maps drama, music and animation. In addition, each set contains a companion workbook to enhance the teaching and to encourage further study. We are fortunate to have one of the four teachers featured on the DVD's to lead our sessions on Wednesday mornings and evenings.

The Amazing Collection: The Bible Book by Book
Set 1: The Pentateuch (Genesis – Deuteronomy) (Aug-Sept)
Set 2: The Kingdom Books (Joshua – 2 Kings) (Oct-Nov)
Wednesday   9:30 – 11:30 AM   Linda Sweeney
Wednesday   6:00 PM   Linda Sweeney
Workbook $10

Study of The Pentateuch: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers & Deuteronomy

The Pentateuch study, Genesis through Deuteronomy, consists of the first five books of Old Testament History, also known as the Torah or the Law of Moses. God shows Himself as God Almighty. One book easily flows into another, developing biblical history from Creation to about 1500 BC as well as the history of Israel from the call of Abraham through the death of Moses.

Paul's Letters to the Churches: Colossians, 1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians These last three books, Colossians through 2 Thessalonians, end our study of the epistolary section of the New Testament. Paul's Letters to the Churches were sent to seven churches scattered throughout Asia Minor, Greece, and Rome. These churches were in different stages of maturity and all needed instruction from the great apostle. Paul took the great truths of life, death, resurrection, and return of Jesus Christ and explained and applied them for these newly established centers of Christian worship and witness. Though each letter has its own flavor and emphasis, each uniquely continues the great picture of our great God, with incredible purpose and application for our lives today.

Can you think of a conversation that has the potential to transform your relationships, your marriage, your priorities, your passions, and even your purpose? Priscilla invites women to throw open the doors of communication with God. In this unique approach, Priscilla says, “I refer to this as the un-Bible study because the purpose isn't study. The purpose is to accept God's Word as an invitation to conversation.”  Relevant topics such as the power of words, hidden idols, complacency, and living a God-fashioned life will engage the hearts and minds of media-savvy, on-the-go women. 

One goal of parenting is to keep an eye on the future. We are raising our children to be responsible adults. The issue in any parenting situation is this: Is what you are doing being done on purpose?

Parenting has to do with more than the present. You are parenting your child for the future. A person's character is one's destiny, and healthy boundaries can go far in developing character that will lead your children into the life God created them to have.

Parenting is Heart Work by Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller
Wednesday 6:00 PM 9 weeks Workbook $13

Learn what it means to touch a child's heart. This practical, biblical resource will change the way parents view their role. You'll learn how to help children make long-term changes. Many times parents have to change the way they parent in order for children to change the way they live. Offering a new way to look at parenting, Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN, BSN share the results of their study of 750 times the word “heart” is used in the Bible. Giving practical application, relevant illustrations, and many helpful suggestions, Parenting is Heart Work will help you understand what the heart is and how you can mold and direct the heart of your child.

1 Samuel: God's Search for a Man After His Own Heart - (8 lessons) - From judges to kings, from the departure of God's glory to the assurance of His help, from inquiring of the Lord to inquiring of a medium -- this book of contrasts sets before us the importance of a life of obedience and how it's lived out in the midst of interpersonal conflicts.

2 Samuel: The Life of David -- A Man After God's Own Heart – Watch a "man after God's own heart" ascend to the throne, then descend into sin. See how a covenant-keeping God turns a man from the worst sins to a victorious finish.

Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of David - Beth Moore, Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer
6 sessions Wednesday 6:00 PM Susie Dockery
Workbook $13 Sunday 4:30 PM Gena Leal (Begins September 7)

Taped at the 2007 Deeper Still event, three women explored their lives and the life of David. Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of David contains the audio and video portions of the Deeper Still conference featuring Priscilla Shirer, Beth Moore, and Kay Arthur. You’ll laugh with them, cry with them, and learn to love God with them. These authors' messages are divided into three segments, two lessons each. Each segment focuses on the life of David at a different stage of his life: as a young man (by Priscilla Shirer), as a middle-aged man (by Beth Moore), and as a man facing the final third of his life (by Kay Arthur).

Financial Peace University by Dave Ramsey Wednesday 6:00 PM Robbie Dickerson
Membership Kit $99

This is a life-changing program that teaches you how to make the right decisions with your money and empowers you with the practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace! Offers accountability and continued support with lifetime membership. The average family pays off $5,300 in debt and saves $2,700 in the first 91 days of Financial Peace University!

The Biblical Financial Study 10 Week Edition teaches more than practical financial principles—it teaches the successful combination of God’s wisdom along with practical principles. This teaching strategy treats more than the practical symptoms of financial bondage—it creates a long-term transformation of the heart. This is the most effective way to find biblically-based answers to one’s financial questions and difficulties.

It takes two individuals to become one flesh. This class will show couples how to apply important boundary principles to building a strong marriage in which two become one without compromising their integrity, freedom or truth. This study will show you how to tie the knot without getting tangled inside, because two lives becoming one is easier said than done.

How do you work out conflict, establish healthy communication, solve problems and deal with the struggle with differing needs? In the process of knitting two souls together, it's easy to tear the fabric. Boundaries in Marriage will help couples experience marriage at it's best, as a haven for mutual love, care, appreciation, and growth.

If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, it may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. You’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before. Grief care groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life.

Wednesday 6:00 PM Ralph Bell

Most people will tell you that separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they’ve ever faced. It’s a confusing time when you feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues you’ve never faced before. DivorceCare groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life.

The New You for New Christians/New Members
Wednesday 6:00 PM Jason Miley

Helps new Christians understand and win over problems in their lives. Helps new and growing Christians understand and deal with conflicts between old and new patterns of thoughts and habits. It also helps believers develop a regular pattern of quiet time, prayer, Bible study, and Scripture memorization.

Point Man: How a Man Can Lead His Family
Wednesday 6:00 PM Tom Jones

This best-selling classic encourages and equips Christian men to lead their families successfully through hazards and ambushes like divorce, promiscuity, suicide, and drug addiction. Men will find practical insight on topics such as a father's influence, maintaining purity, and husband-and-wife teamwork. In this war, renowned men's author Steve Farrar emphasizes, Jesus Christ is looking for men who will not die, but live for their families.