Good Shepherd United Methodist Church - Adults

The Education ministry at Good Shepherd follows the Discipleship model called “The Vine”. Through Membership, Growth Through Study, Spiritual Life, Leadership and Bearing Fruit, persons grow in their discipleship. Studies, seminars, hands on opportunities are just a few of the ways we live out our core values of Attracting, Building and Utilizing Disciples of Jesus Christ.

The following are the current offerings in the 4 levels of the Discipleship model.

Discipleship 101 – required for membership, but open to all who have an interest.

Faith Sharing Workshops on: Sept. 12, 2009 (9 a.m. – Noon at Vance & Reed)

January 24, 2010 (2 – 5 p.m. at Vance & Reed)
May 16, 2010 (1-4 p.m. at Open Arms)

Methodism class on: Oct. 6, 2009 (7-9 p.m. at Vance & Reed)

February 7, 2010 (2-4 p.m. at Vance & Reed)
June 6, 2010 (1-3 p.m. at Open Arms)

Stewardship Seminars on: Oct. 19, 2009 (7-9 p.m. at Vance & Reed)

March 8, 2010 (7-9 p.m. at Vance & Reed)
June 27, 2010 (1-3 p.m. at Open Arms)

Finding my strengths workshop on:

Nov. 14, 2009 (8:30 a.m. – noon at Vance & Reed)
March 20, 2010 (8:30 a.m. – noon at Vance & Reed)
July 18, 2010 (1-4:30 p.m. at Open Arms)

In addition to these specific opportunities for membership, the following studies are open to all and you are encouraged to participate in the ones you find of interest.

Sunday School Classes at 9:45 AM

Seekers Class
People of the Bible. Currently working through people of the Bible. We are keeping a careful eye on how God just doesn't always leave it up to us. His magnificent involvement still doesn't keep us from ourselves; it just demonstrates His tremendous love for us. Meets in Room 137.

The Pilgrimage Class
Working through Psalms and moving on to the prophets as we make our way through the ENTIRE Bible, one book at a time. Outside reading of the lesson each week is certainly encouraged to get the most from the study, usually 3 to 5 chapters of a book in the Bible. Classroom discussion quickly goes through the reading and then focuses on “what does this passage mean TODAY for me, as a Christian”. Those presently in the class are excited about it and have said that it’s the best Bible study ever!! Meets in Room 161.

The Passages Class
"This We Believe" by Norman P. Madsen. The Articles of Religion And the Confession of Faith of the United Methodist Church. It is a 13 week series. The Passages class takes two offerings every Sunday, one for Scott Ketrow, who is working among the college students in Italy. The other is for Francis Mustapha for his school in Sierra Leon. Meets in Room 139.

Generativity Class
IN GOD's TIME, The Bible and the Future, by Craig C. Hill. This is a DVD course which includes a participant guide. Meets in Room 138.

Small Group Studies

FOLDS are small groups that meet at a variety of times for the purpose of Fellowship, Outreach, Learning and Discipling. Contact Pastor Stacy at: sdowning@fwgoodshepherd.org to obtain more information.

Discipleship 201 current opportunities are:

Disciple Bible Study
A 36 week commitment to study is offered annually. Disciple is offered at 4 different levels with Disciple I being a pre-requisite for all other courses.

Disciple 4
Disciple 4 is currently being offered on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in room 131.

Wednesday AM with Pastor Phil
The class will study the book of Mark. Class will begin Aug. 26, 2009, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. in Room 147/149.

Wednesday PM with Pastor Stacy
Studying short term disciple bible study, beginning Aug. 26, 2009, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. all are welcome in room 139

Tuesday AM with Deb Miteff
This class is a study for Women of all ages. Class starts Sept. 15 th, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. We will start with a short term study titled God’s High Calling For Women and then move into 12 Extraordinary Women in room 147/149.

Discipleship 301 current opportunities are:

Discipleship 301 will be added to the model in the year 2010; we look forward to offering more in-depth Bible study led by our Pastors, leadership summit for our post confirmation age and life coaching as opportunities.

More Opportunities

Many, Many adult opportunities are available through study, fellowship, worship, arts, service and The Vine.

If you have questions or would like more information about Adult Ministries at Good Shepherd Church, please contact Deb Miteff at damiteff@fwgoodshepherd.org or the church office at 483-8816.


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