Christian Growth Series
Winter 2025
Maybe you are just embarking on your journey of following Jesus. Or maybe you feel like you need to firm up the foundations of your personal faith. Firm Foundations is the class for you! Join us on Sundays at 9 am beginning January 5th in the upper classroom for six practical, theologically rich discussions around the pillars of your faith. The class will cover the following:
Jesus – The Cornerstone
Who he is
What he does
Why he is the cornerstone of our personal faith
Salvation in Simple Terms
The sin problem
The debt that is owed
The price that was paid
The child like faith that believes
The repentance that is required
The assurance that brings peace
Baptism as a believer – what it means and what it does
Communion – the discipline of remembrance, repentance, and gratitude
Growth as a Follower of Jesus
Food for the soul – Word intake
Where to begin
How to learn from the Bible
Communication with the Father – prayer, praise, and lament
The ministry of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer
The Critical Role of Community
Engagement with the Body of Christ as a non-negotiable
Accountability, encouragement, and the power of faith life together
Serving and Stewarding for the Kingdom
Basic Stewardship Concepts
God owns it all
God has entrusted some of what he owns to me to steward
God expects a return on His investment
God rewards stewardship appropriately
Faithfulness leads to greater stewardship opportunity
Unfaithfulness leads to loss of opportunity
Leveraging hard things for growth and kingdom advancement
Dealing with temptation
Enduring trials well
Stepping by faith into the call of God on your life