Equip Groups

Taught by Ryan Carpenter

Room 203

How do we know that we have the right books in our Bibles? Why do Roman Catholic Bibles have extra books? How can we know that the Bible has been transmitted and translated accurately? Is the Bible without error? How do we respond to alleged contradictions in Scripture?

In Doctrine of Scripture, we will answer all of these questions and more. The first half of the class will cover the history of the Bible, focusing on the topics of canon, transmission, and translation. In the second half, we will take a deep dive into the properties of Scripture, including its authority, inerrancy, inspiration, clarity, and sufficiency. This class is the first in a series of four theology Equip Groups and is the perfect place to jump in!

Taught by Terry Montague

Room 201

The great patriarch Jacob was a wrestler - from how he was born to ultimately grappling with God on a fateful night. Jacob “strived with God and men and prevailed” (Gen. 32:28). Many things in life can be likened to a wrestling match. Studying the life of Jacob can teach us proper technique in successfully grappling with the issues of our lives.

Taught by Jeremiah Leyland

Room 210

How can Christians confidently defend their faith in an unbelieving world? Grounded in Scripture, this class presents a God-centered approach to apologetics and equips believers to think biblically and respond graciously and confidently when asked to give a reason for the hope within them.

Taught by Paul Boyer

Location: Desert Hills Bible Institute

Ever wanted to follow along with the sermon in the original Greek? Or read it on your own at home? This comprehensible input Greek class focuses on the text of the Greek New Testament with an emphasis on vocabulary, images to help illustrate the text, grammar as it arises, recitation, and some conversation in Greek. So join us through this challenging yet rewarding journey as we learn more about God’s word in Greek.

Taught by Tim Linkletter & Keith Cullers

Fellowhsip Hall

There is no one like our God. Yet amid the noise and busyness of life, we can easily lose sight of just how glorious He truly is. In this class, based on Keith McMinn’s book No One Like Him, we will explore the attributes of God and behold His beauty, greatness, and majesty. As we deepen our knowledge of who God is, we will learn how His character should shape our worship, strengthen our faith, and transform the way we live.

Taught by Pastor Matt Yeary

Room 210

How did the church grow from a small band of disciples in Jerusalem into a faith that spread throughout the Roman world and beyond? Ancient Church History traces the story of Christianity from the beginnings of the church through the major developments that led into the medieval era.

We’ll explore the growth and spread of the early church, periods of persecution, the rise of false teaching and the church’s response, the great theological controversies and councils, influential pastors and theologians, and other major events that shaped Christian faith and practice.

This course is the first in a four-part Church History series and is a great starting point for anyone wanting to better understand the history of the church—and how that history continues to shape Christianity today.