Discipleship Ministry

Mission

The mission of the Discipleship Ministry is 3-fold:

(1) To help believers grow and continue to mature in the knowledge of God, becoming aware of their responsibilities according to God's Word.

(2) To train up servants of the Lord who would meet with and instruct people who dedicate/rededicate their lives to the Lord towards their next steps.

(3) To set up individual mentoring and discipleship programs for training and accountability.

We offer four classes to help you grow into the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For more information on any of the classes, please contact the church at 949.496.7411.

LIVING GOD'S WAY with Richard Ackerman

This is an in-depth 23 week course that teaches you that Scripture is sufficient, prayer is vital and the Holy Spirit empowers you to face, deal with and endure all of life's problems in a biblical manner. This course also trains participants in how to biblically counsel others in areas such as fear, worry, depression, anger, unforgiveness, focus on self, parent-child relationships as well as marital problems and life dominating sins.  There is a certificate of completion issued at the end the course. (info)

1: Introduction
2: Basics of Biblical Change 1 & 2
3: Man’s Way and God’s Way Part 1
4: Man’s Way and God’s Way Part 2
5: Biblical Dynamics of Change
6: Biblical Basis for Change
7: Biblical Structure for Change
8: Biblical Practice
9: Dealing with Self Part 1
10: Dealing with Self Part 2
11: Anger and Bitterness
12: Interpersonal Problems – Part 1
13: Interpersonal Problems – Part 2
14: The Marriage Relationship Part 1
15: The Marriage Relationship Part 2
16: Parent-Child Relationships Part 1
17: Parent-Child Relationships Part 2=
18: Depression
19: Fear and Worry and Anxiety
20: Life Dominating Sins Part 1
21: Life Dominating Sins Part 2
22: God’s Standards for Life
23 Course exam, Testimony Night, Intro to Future Classes

DISCOVERY CLASS with Richard Ackerman

Come join us for an 8-week class on discovering who you are in Christ and what your responsibilities are; including, how to memorize Scripture, introduction to spiritual disciplines, how to serve the body and spiritual character development.

1: Stability in life
2: Who is Jesus/Are the Scriptures Reliable?
3: Relationship with Christ
4: New Life in Christ
5: Prayer – communicating with God
6: Pleasing God
7: Growing in Christ
8:The Church

FOUNDATIONS OF OUR FAITH with Ken Schlenker

Foundations is a eight week class designed to help you grasp a basic understanding of key Christian doctrines and spiritual disciplines.

1: Salvation
2: Spiritual Disciplines
3: The Holy Spirit
4: Prayer / Inductive Bible Study
5: How to Have Victory in Your Walk
6: What is Love?
7: Being a witness / Servanthood
8: Forgiveness / Reconciliation

SHARING OUR FAITH with Judd Nafziger

Have you ever wanted to share the gospel but weren’t sure what to say or how to start?  This class will equip you to share with complete strangers as well as close friends and family.  You’ll learn how to approach people, how to lead them to Christ and how to effectively use illustrations and testimonies.  Natural, spontaneous conversation that leads others to discuss spiritual truths will become second nature to you.  Get ready to grow in your faith with this challenging opportunity.  What could be better than helping others make the most important decision of their lives?  Upon completion of this class you’ll have the option to “hit the streets” and put your education into action.

 “…that the sharing of your faith may become effective by the acknowledgement of every good thing which is in you.”  Philemon 1:6

1: The Heart to Share
2: The Gospel Explained
3: Sharing and Explaining the Gospel
4: How to Introduce the Gospel and Lead People to Christ
5: Review Strategies, Handling Objections, Practice
6: Discuss Future Outreaches