Sundays, 9:00 — 9:45 am

The purpose of these classes is to equip believers for life and ministry. Each class will seek to equip people's heads (i.e. educate our minds), hearts (i.e. fuel our affections for Jesus and other people), and hands (i.e. motivate our wills to obey and serve).

We hope you'll join us this quarter. You can view and sign up below. Note that childcare, pre-teen, & youth classes are provided at the same time.

If you are new or just checking out the church, you're welcome to join us too!

Summer 2024

Class 1: The Heidelberg Catechism (June 2 - August 18)

One of the most basic convictions of the Christian church is that – when it comes to truth – ours is a ministry not of creation, but of preservation. That is, the church’s role is not to generate what we think may be true; our role is to guard, protect, and present what has long been been established to be true. We are to hold onto and hold out the truth that has been handed down to us. In this way, Paul says, the church is “the pillar and buttress of truth” (1 Timothy 3:15). We guard the good deposit of truth that we have received (2 Timothy 1:13-14).

One of the ways the truth has been held onto and guarded throughout the centuries is through catechisms. A catechism is a summary of the faith presented in the form of questions and answers. There have been many famous catechisms throughout the span of church history, but there may be none more helpful and beloved than the Heidelberg Catechism.  

Join us in this summer’s Equipping Class as we receive afresh the unchanging truth of our ancient faith through this historic catechism.

No need to register for this one - just come on out!

Class 2: Transformative Friendships: A Book Study (June 23 - August 4)

Building meaningful friendships is not as easy as we wish it was. A culture that is lonelier and more disconnected than ever proves how hard it can be. In Transformative Friendships, counselor Brad Hambrick encourages readers to develop new rhythms, habits, and lifestyles that will shape and grow their relationships, both with casual acquaintances and closer friends.  

The goal is not to develop perfect friendships, but rather learn how to cultivate deep connections that grow steadily over time through conversations based on simple questions and common interactions. Hambrick’s biblical vision for friendship calls Christians to engage with one another in the transformational way God intended. 

Contact Brenda Pauken for more info or to sign up: brenda@sterlingparkbc.org