Adult Sunday School - August 2008

The purpose of Sunday School is to provide an opportunity for both fellowship and the studying of God’s Word with others. Contact person: Corbett Heimburger (967-0680).

August 2008 ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES

August 3 - August 31

Pastor’s Class

(All Ages) (Library)

This class provides a “next step” for our visitors who have an interest in learning more about our church, our teachings and our pastor and his wife. Every class begins with an informal question and answer time designed to deal with questions that may arise during a sermon, or just common questions people have about Christianity. The curriculum is flexible so you can join at any time.

Taught by Rev. Brad Allison

Christian Essentials: How to Study Your Bible

(This class focuses on topics vital to Christian growth and is open to all adults) (Conference Room)

The step beyond a quiet time. Based on Psalm 77:4-6, this class addresses the importance of studying the scriptures by looking at the ancient practices of meditating, considering and pondering.

Taught by Barry Parker

Koinonia, Sojourners, and Pilgrims: Issues in Missions

(All Ages) (Fellowship Hall)

This class, which combines three adult classes, will explore some of the major issues that modern missionaries face. While some missionaries serve half-way around the globe in cultures very different from our own, many of the challenges they face are the same ones believers in Birmingham encounter within their own circles of acquaintance.

Taught by Kurt Selles*

*Kurt Selles is the Director of the Global Center and as Assistant Professor teaches missions at Beeson Divinity School. He and his wife, Vicki, served for nineteen years in Taiwan and China, where he worked with churches, taught in universities, and directed the Calvin College Semester-in-China Program. His research interests are the challenges facing missions in the twenty-first century, the history of Christianity in China, the American mission movement, and global Christianity.

Women’s Bible Study

(All Ages) (Room E-6)

(Women, all ages) This class will be studying a book of the Bible. Class participants will decide together on which book they will focus. This is a smaller group of women allowing for deeper fellowship and prayer each week.

Taught by Debbie Pennington

Meaningful Manhood: Genesis

(All Ages) (Upstairs Altadena House)

“Genesis is about deeper issues than biological origins. It answers questions like: ‘What are human beings? What are we here for? What is our relationship to nature and the world?’ ” This class, designed by Tim Keller, explores those issues.

Taught by Andy Coats, Karl Poythress & Tom Jackson