In Ephesians 4:13 the apostle Paul voices God's desire that "we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ."  We take this to mean that we must not only nurture children and youth in the way of discipleship, but also adults!  The purpose of our adult ministry programming is to encourage and equip every adult to become a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ;  in other words, a person committed to Growing, Gathering, Helping, and Nurturing.

Sunday Adult Education Classes

A variety of classes are offered during the Sunday Morning Classes Hour (11:00 a.m. to noon from September to May) to encourage and enable adults to mature in their faith as followers of Christ.  Throughout the season we balance periods of multiple classes with periods of single classes.  During our January WINTERIM session we offer intergenerational classes where adults and high schoolers learn and grow together.

Small Groups

Small Groups, ordinarily consisting of 6 to 12 persons, provide an ideal format for mutual growth and encouragement.  A number of Small Groups have been established and meet at various times through the week.

Wednesday Evenings "Community Night"

Our Community Night Program, which runs from September to May, offers a variety of growth opportunities for women (Coffee Break) and persons who are mentally and physically disabled (Friendship Program).  Plus a variety of Christian Growth Classes on various topics throughout the season.

Thursdays @ Third

Have you wanted to start a small group?  Take advantage of a meal and childcare.  The Winter session runs from February 9 through March 29 with dinner @ 6:00 p.m. Classes begin @ 6:45 p.m.

The Marriage Course is a seven session course set in a fantastic atmosphere. You will be served a candlelit meal and/or coffee, tea and dessert at a romantic table for two while listening to practical Marriage Course DVD talks that are informative and fun.  Cost for materials is $50. www.alphausa.org

Prayer Small Group is a class open to anyone who is interested in learning more about prayer.  Using the church-wide study materials, Love to Pray: a 40 Day Devotional for Deepening Your Prayer Life. www.40daysofprayer.net

Women's Small Group is especially geared toward single women at any life stage or age who want to develop new friendships and think together about how we are called to live with integrity and godliness in the world around us.  The group will begin the study with the book Lady in Waiting, which is also a study in the book of Ruth. 

Men's Small Group will meet to watch a DVD and use the Discipleship Explored study of Philippians.