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Next Steps: Designed To ServeSaturday, September 11, 2010, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
 | Are you ready to serve at Grace? Or, perhaps you are serving, but you're interested in finding a different volunteer role that energizes and impassions you? We believe step one toward these goals is knowing yourself! This interactive seminar helps you discover your spiritual gifts, personal style and passions with the ambition of connecting you to the ideal volunteer role designed for how you are made.
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Explore: Intro to Spiritual GrowthEvery Sunday, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM, from 09/12/2010 to 09/26/2010 | |
 | Do you know that God invites us into relationship with Him that will last for eternity? Have you experienced the wonder of God’s creation? What do you wonder about God? Come explore some familiar Bible passages about Christ and His Kingdom, begin to share life stories, and walk away with some clear next steps for your journey. |
The Whiteboard Session 1: Our Philosophy of MinistryTuesday, September 14, 2010, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
 | Bearing a flip chart and markers, Senior Pastor Dave Rodriguez peels back the layers of why we do what we do at Grace. This candid seminar reveals several concepts which contribute to our philosophy of ministry of Grace, including our purpose, vision, and values. “You’ve seen the product,” but now let us tell you the “why” behind it. |
The Whiteboard Session 2: Our Approach to LeadershipTuesday, September 14, 2010, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
 | Executive Pastor Chris Shore continues to peel back the layers of how we do what we do at Grace. This candid seminar focuses key approaches to leadership, such as the “ladder of influence,” “consensus decision-making” and "six-hat" creative thinking. |
The Whiteboard Session 3: Our Approach to ScriptureTuesday, September 14, 2010, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
 | Teaching Pastor Tim Ayers unpacks the Bible in its historical, narrative, and literary context, interpreting for today, and seeking to live accordingly. You will be trained to read and interpret the Bible through utilizing several tools and resources and how to guide others through this process. |
The Gospel of Matthew: A Weekly Bible Study with Tim AyersEvery Tuesday, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, from 09/21/2010 to 05/24/2011 | |
 | Teaching Pastor Tim Ayers will be leading an in-depth weekly look at the Gospel of Matthew. This course will concentrate on understanding Jesus' life in His first-century context and how His teachings can apply to life today. Class limit: 75
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Building a Marriage You LoveEvery Tuesday, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, from 10/05/2010 to 10/26/2010 | |
 | Discover the essentials for relational integrity in marriage in this four-week course taught by Grace Care’s Greg Overby and Laurie Hartman. These essentials are based on four “one anothers” in marriage: to love and be loved, to know and be known, to serve and be served, to forgive and be forgiven. Couples will discuss concepts at tables with marriage mentors.
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Start Studying the Bible: A Beginner's How-ToEvery Tuesday, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, from 10/05/2010 to 10/26/2010 | |
 | Wondering about the basics of the Bible? Learn the diverse types of literature in the Bible such as: history, prophecy, poetry, letters, and the Gospels. Through in-class exercises and take-home resources, you will be better equipped to start studying these different types of literature and apply the Bible in your own life.
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Financial Revolution: Living Free in God's EconomyEvery Tuesday, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, from 10/05/2010 to 10/26/2010 | |
 | Discover how you can live a life of financial freedom in God’s economy through this four-week interactive course. Learn God’s view of financial freedom and how to implement His plan into daily living.
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Authentic Relationships: Everyday Skills for Everyday PeopleEvery Tuesday, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, from 10/05/2010 to 10/26/2010 | |
 | One of our five core values is Authentic Relationships. But what does that mean? And, more importantly, how do we do it? Join us as we learn and practice basic skills that are applicable across a wide range of situations. These principles can lead to deeper connections with those who mean the most to us-as well as greater cooperation and effectiveness in our volunteer or work environments.
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The Call: Discovering Your Life PurposeEvery Tuesday, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, from 10/05/2010 to 10/26/2010 | |
 | In this interactive course, you will learn about the call of God, start to discover your purpose in life, develop your own personal mission statement, and have the opportunity to meet one-on-one for further spiritual direction.
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Unplugged: A Day with GodFriday, October 08, 2010, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | |
 | Unplug from the world and spend a day reconnecting with God in a directed personal retreat where you can listen, reflect, rest and restore your soul. We start by introducing tools for connecting with God, then you choose how to use your sacred time alone. Held at a nearby retreat center, you have access to spiritual exercises including a Prayer Labyrinth and Stations of the Cross. Includes lunch, group debrief and access to personalized spiritual direction. Limit: 20 participants.
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Connecting With God: Intro to Spiritual PracticesSaturday, October 23, 2010, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
 | Cultivate a deeper love for God and others through an introduction to spiritual practices. With particular attention to six movements of Lectio Divina (sacred reading), this formational approach to reading and praying the Scriptures will help you transform your relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
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Reasons to Believe: Case for the BibleSaturday, October 23, 2010, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
 | Join Teaching Pastor Tim Ayers for a study of reasons to believe the Bible. In this lecture-based seminar, you will receive critical informatiion on the historical accuracy of the Bible and key events such as the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This seminar is ideal for someone struggling with the importance of the Bible today.
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Sharing Your Faith: How to Live the Gospel NaturallySaturday, October 23, 2010, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
 | God longs for all his missing children to come home. He has chosen you and I to be His messengers. But often fear and pressures keep us from sharing the Good News with those in our lives. This new seminar is designed to remind us of the heart of God,to understand our part in His plan, motivate you to share your faith with people already in your life, and equip you to share the Good News of Jesus Christ through prayer, acts of service, and intentional conversations.
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