Registration is Open
Registration:
Aug. 30 – Sept. 20
Classes Begin:
1st Week in October
The Discipleship Ministry provides biblical learning opportunities for those desiring a deeper understanding of God’s Word. The classes are designed to help those who are still growing as well as those who are further along in their spiritual walk.
As we continue to grow in Spiritual maturity, we are better equipped to apply the teachings in our daily living and develop a deeper relationship with God and our fellow man.
Discipleship classes are developed based on the “Three D’s” of ministry.
The “Three D’s" of Ministry
- Doctrine - what we believe as followers of Christ (Christians)
- Disciplines - those practices found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth (example: prayer, meditation, giving, fasting, stewardship, etc.)
- Duties - How we live as Christians, our responsibilities toward others.
Ministry Leader
Linda Porter
Ministry Team
Twanda Fox
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Discipleship Classes are Held 3 Sessions Per Year
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Fall 2026 Classes
All Discipleship Classes will run 4 weeks in October
Are you struggling with doubt in an area of your life or wrestling to believe for something you’ve been praying about for a long time? You’re not alone. This class explores the tension between faith and unbelief, offering biblical insight and practical tools to help strengthen your faith, overcome doubt, and trust God more deeply in every season.
Life will bring challenges, delays, disappointments, and victories. This 4-week study is designed to help believers develop a faith that remains steadfast regardless of circumstances. Participants will learn how God uses every season to strengthen their trust, deepen their character, and prepare them for His purpose.
This class is for parents who recognize how aggressive the world is in their pursuit of their children. This class will expose the Babylon we live in, its methods of claiming your children, and how to walk in the Biblical authority God has given you to withstand the attack on your children.
Come receive a practical and biblical overview of spiritual gifts, helping participants identify their personal gifts and understand how they function within the church. Attendees will learn how to discern, develop, and use their gifts to serve God and others effectively. Ideal for anyone seeking clarity, direction, or a deeper sense of purpose in ministry.
This course will help believers connect the timeless wisdom of the Psalms to the realities of everyday life, equipping them to pray authentically, grow spiritually, navigate life’s challenges faithfully, and deepen their understanding of God’s presence in both personal and communal experiences. In this course, we will journey through selected Psalms alongside Psalms for Black Lives: Reflections for the Work of Liberation, examining how these sacred texts
speak to our personal struggles, communal challenges, and hopes for a more just world.
Participants will explore themes of lament, resilience, worship, justice, healing, and hope while learning practical ways to apply the Psalms to everyday discipleship. Together, we will discover how the Psalms help us pray honestly, trust God deeply, and live faithfully in a complex world.