Studies & Small Groups
Long-Term Studies
DISCIPLE 1: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study SUNDAY PM - This 28-week study is our most highly recommended Bible study. It is an in-dept course, covering 13 weeks in the Old Testament in the fall and 15 weeks in the New Testament in the spring. It builds Christian fellowship among participants and involves individual study time, honest class discussion, and excellent video segments featuring Bible scholars. Each session is 2 hours. Cost: $40. Minimum: 10. For SUNDAY EVENINGS AT 6 PM, click below. Class begins August 29. Registration Begins July 2010
DISCIPLE 1: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study WEDNESDAY PM - This 28-week study is our most highly recommended Bible study. It is an in-dept course, covering 13 weeks in the Old Testament in the fall and 15 weeks in the New Testament in the spring. It builds Christian fellowship among participants and involves individual study time, honest class discussion, and excellent video segments featuring Bible scholars. Each session is 2 hours. Cost: $40. Minimum: 10. For WEDNESDAY EVENINGS AT 6 PM, click below. Class begins September 1. Registration Begins July 2010
DISCIPLE 1: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study THURSDAY AM - This 28-week study is our most highly recommended Bible study. It is an in-dept course, covering 13 weeks in the Old Testament in the fall and 15 weeks in the New Testament in the spring. It builds Christian fellowship among participants and involves individual study time, honest class discussion, and excellent video segments featuring Bible scholars. Each session is 2 hours. Cost: $40. Minimum: 10. For THURSDAY MORNINGS AT 9:15 AM, click below. Class begins September 2. Registration Begins July 2010
DISCIPLE 3: Remember Who You Are - A 28-week study with concentration on The Prophets and The Letters of Paul. Completion of Disciple 1 is the only prerequisite to D3. Each session is 2 hours. Cost: $40. Minimum:10. To register for WEDNESDAY PM, click below. Registration Begins July 2010
Short-Term Studies
Invitation to the Old Testament - This is a 9-week study developed by Disciple Bible Study. It is video-based and incorporates the same focus on in-depth study of the biblical text, weekly preparation, accountability in a small group setting, and a call to more faithful discipleship. The course will help you to fully understand the story of God’s covenantal relationship with Israel through the many “voices” of the biblical test. Narrative, poem, history and prophetic utterances all have their own distinctive characteristics and purpose, arising out of a particular historical, social and cultural setting. Click below to register.
Crown Ministries: Biblical Financial Study - Wednesday evenings, 6-8 PM (10 week course) Begins Sept. 15 (*Informational meeting: AUG. 31 at 6:30 PM in Rm. 328) Come learn God’s perspective on spending, saving, giving, and planning. This small group/discussion format teaches the Bible’s view in the areas of stewardship, generosity and finances. 10 weekly sessions with some homework required. This is a great course to follow Dave Ramsey’s FPU...you’ll learn more of the “why” as opposed to the “how” of financial stewardship. The Bible has over 2,350 verses relating to money and possessions. Understanding God’s true desire for our lives results in a closer walk with Him and a contentment that you might not have ever experienced! For more details visit: http://www.crown.org. Fee: $45 single/$55 per couple - Leaders: Paul and Catherine Brown - Register: Call 739-9944.
WOMEN’S STUDY: Beth Moore’s Jesus the One and Only WEDNESDAY PM - This is an 11-week study with videos taped on location in Jerusalem and through Israel. The study is based on the life of Jesus found in the gospel of Luke, which will lead you through the hills of Galilee with the Teacher, across the lake with the Master, and finally, on the road toward the cross with the Savior. Get to know Jesus intimately as though you had walked with Him during His days of earthly ministry. Each session is 2 hours. Cost: $16. Class begins on WEDNESDAY, September 15 at 6 PM. Click below to register.
WOMEN’S STUDY: Beth Moore’s Jesus the One and Only THURSDAY AM - This is an 11-week study with videos taped on location in Jerusalem and through Israel. The study is based on the life of Jesus found in the gospel of Luke, which will lead you through the hills of Galilee with the Teacher, across the lake with the Master, and finally, on the road toward the cross with the Savior. Get to know Jesus intimately as though you had walked with Him during His days of earthly ministry. Each session is 2 hours. Cost: $16. Class begins on THURSDAY, September 16 at 9:15 AM. Click below to register.
MEN’S STUDY: Wild at Heart by John Eldredge - An 11-week study. Every man was once a boy, and every little boy has dreams. What happens to those dreams when we grow up? Eldredge invites men to recover their masculine heart, defined in the image of a passionate God. Each session is 1 hour 15 min. Cost: $12. Wed. PM. Class starts on September 15 at 6 PM. Click below to register.
PRODIGAL GOD by Timothy Keller SUNDAY AM - A 6-week study. Newsweek called Keller a “C.S. Lewis for the twenty-first century.” You have studied the passage in Luke 15:11-32 many times before in Sunday School and heard it preached hundreds of times. Come and receive new insights about how Jesus reveals God’s prodigal grace toward both the irreligious and the moralistic and see Christianity presented in a new way. Each session is 1 hour, 15 min. Cost: $10. Class begins September 12 at 10 AM. Click below to register.
PRODIGAL GOD by Timothy Keller WEDNESDAY PM - A 6-week study. Newsweek called Keller a “C.S. Lewis for the twenty-first century.” You have studied the passage in Luke 15:11-32 many times before in Sunday School and heard it preached hundreds of times. Come and receive new insights about how Jesus reveals God’s prodigal grace toward both the irreligious and the moralistic and see Christianity presented in a new way. Each session is 1 hour, 15 min. Cost: $10. Wed. PM. Class begins September 15 at 6 PM. Click below to register.
NO PARTIALITY - A 6-week study. Dave Barnhart is writing a book about the ethical principle that God shows “no partiality,” found in Romans 2:11 and other New Testament writings. Participants will be expected to read the chapters in advance and bring their questions and critiques to each class. Each chapter will also have assigned Bible and supplementary material readings. Since the quality of the final product depends on the full participation of the class, participants are expected to attend at least 5 of the 6 sessions. Each session is 1.5 hours. Cost: $5. Leader: Dave Barnhart, Wed. PM. Class begins September 15. Maximum: 12. CLASS IS FULL.
WESLEY FOR ARMCHAIR THEOLOGIANS - 9-week study. An engaging and challenging account of John Wesley’s theology in a deceptively light-hearted style. The book covers Wesley’s background to place his theology in a personal and cultural perspective, then moves into Wesley’s thoughts on creation, original sin, works, justification, regeneration and sanctification. It provides a convincingly Wesleyan view of how God can act in your life. Each session is 1.5 hours. Cost: $13. Thurs. AM. Class begins September 16. Minimum: 10. Click below to register.
PRAYING MOMS - This is a support-style group requested by moms while their children are in choir. You don’t know what the future holds for your children, nor can you control it. But, as their mother, there is something you can do about it; you can pray! The book for this support group will be determined by participants. Each session is 40 minutes. Wed. PM. Class begins on Wednesday, September 15 at 6 PM. Click below to register.
Other Studies
ALPHA
ALPHA (Begins Sept. 14) - Tuesday evenings, 6-8 PM (10 week course)
If you are looking for your first small group study or a basic study on the fundamentals of Christianity, ALPHA is the course for you! There are 10 weekly sessions with casual, small group discussion. Dinner and childcare are provided, and there is no charge for the course. Click below to register.
Southern Coupon Savers Workshop
Wednesday, September 15, 6-8:30 PM
Instructed by Jenny Martin from SouthernSavers.com, this is a one-time 2.5 hour class that will teach you to be a true couponer. Learn how to use coupons to save hundreds of dollars a month on all of your grocery, household and personal care items. You can also use these new skills to donate items to local charities. Register by emailing Amy Mezzell from our contact page: http://www.trinitybirmingham.com/contact/contact_the_staff/. $10 per person fee, payable at the door by either cash or check.