We understand more of who God is and who we are in Him when we dig into the truth of scripture. Join a Bible study so we can grow closer to Christ together! For more information on any of our Bible studies, or to sign up, contact the
Women's Ministries office. Our classes generally run in the fall from September through December, and in the winter from January through April. We also have several summer study opportunities. Our current classes are listed below.
Women to Women
Begins January 15
Meets weekly
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Westminster Hall
Our Wednesday morning studies are a great place to get to know other ladies in our church family, and to be encouraged and challenged by God’s word. We begin with 30 minutes of “Connections Time” with light breakfast and prayer, and then we split into study groups at 10:00. Childcare is available for free, but you must register online so we are able to plan accordingly.
Class Offerings:
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter & Geri Scazzero
Instructor: Pastor Betsy Rumer
Westminster Hall (Stage-end)
Most traditional approaches to growing in Christ focus on providing helpful classes, engaging in small groups, and ample opportunities to serve. But the level of change in people tends to be minimal. In contrast, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality is designed to help people experience beneath-the-surface transformation, spiritually and emotionally. Why? Because deeply changed people have a more powerful and more sustainable impact in the world. Changed people change the world.
A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson
Instructor: Sonja Kassouf & Chris O'Rourke
Geneva Room
Book Cost: $18
As a society, we are still obsessed with the immediate; new technologies have only intensified our quest for the quick fix. But Peterson's time-tested prescription for discipleship remains the same―a long obedience in the same direction. Following Jesus in this way requires a deepening life of prayer, and throughout history Christians have learned to pray from the Psalms. Peterson finds encouragement for today's pilgrims in the Songs of Ascents (Psalms 120-134), sung by travelers on their way to worship in Jerusalem. With his prophetic and pastoral wisdom, Peterson shows how the psalms teach us to grow in worship, service, joy, work, happiness, humility, community, and blessing.
Gideon by Priscilla Shirer
Instructors: Joleen Clouse, Jen Lowry, Michele Holmes
Edinburg Room
Book Cost: $16
When we hear the name Gideon, most of us think about his 300 soldiers or the fleece he laid out under the evening sky. But Gideon’s story is so much bigger than that—bigger than any one man and his mark on Israel’s history. Like everything else in the Bible, this is a story about God and His people. His love for them, as well as His strength operating in spite of their weakness—even through their weakness. And because God’s people includes you and me, Gideon’s story is also about us—our lives, our doubts, our struggles, and our possibilities as believers. This study will encourage you to recognize your weakness as the key that the Lord gives you to unlock the full experience of His strength in your life.
Loving My Actual Life by Alexandra Kuykendall
(meets every other week)
Instructors: Adrienne Boslau
Mountains (in the Children's Wing)
Book Cost: $10
In a world of comparison and discontent, it can feel impossible to be happy with life as we know it. Other people seem to have it all together, to be finding success, to be having more fun. But we weren't meant for a life characterized by dissatisfaction. With humor, poignancy, and plenty of personal stories, Kuykendall weaves together spiritual themes and practical application into a holy self-awareness, showing women how a few small changes in their routines can improve their enjoyment of this crazy-busy life.
Working Women: Gideon by Priscilla Shirer
Begins January 29
Meets weekly
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Edinburgh Room
Instructor: Laura Roy & Michele Holmes
When we hear the name Gideon, most of us think about his 300 soldiers or the fleece he laid out under the evening sky. But Gideon’s story is so much bigger than that—bigger than any one man and his mark on Israel’s history. Like everything else in the Bible, this is a story about God and His people. His love for them, as well as His strength operating in spite of their weakness—even through their weakness. And because God’s people includes you and me, Gideon’s story is also about us—our lives, our doubts, our struggles, and our possibilities as believers. This study will encourage you to recognize your weakness as the key that the Lord gives you to unlock the full experience of His strength in your life.
Register Now for Working Women
Mug & Muffin: Unshakable Hope by Max Lucado
Begins January 11
Meets every other week
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Rec Room
In Unshakable Hope, Max Lucado unpacks 12 of the Bible’s most significant promises, equipping you to overcome difficult circumstances by keeping your focus on the hope found in the promises of Scripture rather than dwelling on the problems in front of you. For every problem in life, God has given you a promise. What is your life built on—the circumstances of life or the promises of God? The answer to that question changes everything.