FAITH FORMATION IS THE PROCESS OF BECOMING
MORE LIKE CHRIST FOR THE SAKE OF OTHERS.
"...until Christ is formed in you." Galatians 4:19
Faith Formation is MPCC's ministry to believers in Jesus Christ who want to take next steps in growing in their faith and in becoming more like Christ for the sake of others. A variety of classes are available that focus on Biblical and Theological studies, personal spiritual growth and Christian living, and specialized ministry training. These classes that meet both in our learning spaces at the Greenwood campus and online will encourage you to explore the important truths of the faith and inspire you to receive the valuable knowledge needed to live a life fully devoted to Jesus. Click on the link below for a current class listing and registration.
The Sermon on the Mount
August 4–October 6
Sunday Mornings at 9am
Room C101/102
Do you want to know how to live the “Jesus-life?” The Sermon on the Mount is the closest thing to a manifesto of Christ that we receive in all of Scripture. His words both connect us to the moral life He calls us to and convicts us to be more authentic in following Him. Bottom line, what Jesus does through the message of the great Sermon is offer Himself to us. Do you have a desire to live out the life that Jesus has laid before you? How can we reconcile what the world says about issues of life and faith, morality, and justice with our Christian convictions and experience? We are going to do a deep dive into these precious words of Jesus in His Sermon on the Mount in the classroom (C101/102) on Sunday mornings at 9am for a 9-week study: The Sermon on the Mount: The Morality of Jesus in a Caving Culture. Begins Sunday, August 4, 2024.
Sunday Mornings at 9am
Room C101/102
Do you want to know how to live the “Jesus-life?” The Sermon on the Mount is the closest thing to a manifesto of Christ that we receive in all of Scripture. His words both connect us to the moral life He calls us to and convicts us to be more authentic in following Him. Bottom line, what Jesus does through the message of the great Sermon is offer Himself to us. Do you have a desire to live out the life that Jesus has laid before you? How can we reconcile what the world says about issues of life and faith, morality, and justice with our Christian convictions and experience? We are going to do a deep dive into these precious words of Jesus in His Sermon on the Mount in the classroom (C101/102) on Sunday mornings at 9am for a 9-week study: The Sermon on the Mount: The Morality of Jesus in a Caving Culture. Begins Sunday, August 4, 2024.
The New Heavens and New Earth: The Restoration of All Things
October 27–December 1, 2024
Sunday Mornings at 9am
Room C101/102
From Isaiah to the gospels and into the book of Revelation, we see that a New Creation will be established when Jesus returns and brings restoration to all things, making all things new! In this class, we will discuss what is meant by the “eternal state” of those who have been redeemed, coming under His perfect rule and reign. The age to come is all about the fullness of God’s kingdom. This class might change how you think about eternity. Join us for this brand new class: The New Heavens and New Earth: Restoration of All Things, a six-week study beginning Sunday, October 27–December 1.
Sunday Mornings at 9am
Room C101/102
From Isaiah to the gospels and into the book of Revelation, we see that a New Creation will be established when Jesus returns and brings restoration to all things, making all things new! In this class, we will discuss what is meant by the “eternal state” of those who have been redeemed, coming under His perfect rule and reign. The age to come is all about the fullness of God’s kingdom. This class might change how you think about eternity. Join us for this brand new class: The New Heavens and New Earth: Restoration of All Things, a six-week study beginning Sunday, October 27–December 1.
God’s Special Messengers: Christmas Announcements
December 8–22, 2024
Sunday Mornings at 9am
Room C101/102
In these weeks leading up to Christmas, we will take a moment to look at those special messengers that announce the coming of the Christ-child. Whether it was Isaiah prophesying the coming of Jesus, the angel Gabriel visiting Mary, or shepherds and wisemen spreading the word about a phenomenal event, God used special messengers to declare the birth of a Savior. This three-week series will help prepare your heart for the season of Advent and the celebration of Christmas. Begins December 8–22 on Sunday mornings at 9am in C101/102.
Sunday Mornings at 9am
Room C101/102
In these weeks leading up to Christmas, we will take a moment to look at those special messengers that announce the coming of the Christ-child. Whether it was Isaiah prophesying the coming of Jesus, the angel Gabriel visiting Mary, or shepherds and wisemen spreading the word about a phenomenal event, God used special messengers to declare the birth of a Savior. This three-week series will help prepare your heart for the season of Advent and the celebration of Christmas. Begins December 8–22 on Sunday mornings at 9am in C101/102.
Bible Boot Camp:
Old Testament Study
Online
September 9–December 9, 2024
Bible Boot Camp has been a staple in our online offerings, helping you to walk through the Bible in a chronological way. Moving forward, we are EXPLODING the entire course into three separate online courses: Old Testament Study, New Testament Study, and How to Study the Bible. This is foundational discipleship material that will help you to understand the major themes of the Bible, now in a much more accessible way. Each of our Bible Boot Camp courses are delivered on a very easy, computer-friendly platform called Pathwright. This is a week-to-week study so students must connect online weekly.
September 9–December 9, 2024
Bible Boot Camp has been a staple in our online offerings, helping you to walk through the Bible in a chronological way. Moving forward, we are EXPLODING the entire course into three separate online courses: Old Testament Study, New Testament Study, and How to Study the Bible. This is foundational discipleship material that will help you to understand the major themes of the Bible, now in a much more accessible way. Each of our Bible Boot Camp courses are delivered on a very easy, computer-friendly platform called Pathwright. This is a week-to-week study so students must connect online weekly.
Bible Boot Camp:
New Testament Study
Online
September 9–December 9, 2024
Bible Boot Camp has been a staple in our online offerings, helping you to walk through the Bible in a chronological way. Moving forward, we are EXPLODING the entire course into three separate online courses: Old Testament Study, New Testament Study, and How to Study the Bible. This is foundational discipleship material that will help you to understand the major themes of the Bible, now in a much more accessible way. Each of our Bible Boot Camp courses are delivered on a very easy, computer-friendly platform called Pathwright. This is a week-to-week study so students must connect online weekly.
September 9–December 9, 2024
Bible Boot Camp has been a staple in our online offerings, helping you to walk through the Bible in a chronological way. Moving forward, we are EXPLODING the entire course into three separate online courses: Old Testament Study, New Testament Study, and How to Study the Bible. This is foundational discipleship material that will help you to understand the major themes of the Bible, now in a much more accessible way. Each of our Bible Boot Camp courses are delivered on a very easy, computer-friendly platform called Pathwright. This is a week-to-week study so students must connect online weekly.
Bible Boot Camp:
How To Study the Bible
(Block One-Early Fall)
Online
September 9–October 14, 2024
Bible Boot Camp has been a staple in our online offerings, helping you to walk through the Bible in a chronological way. Moving forward, we are EXPLODING the entire course into three separate online courses: Old Testament Study, New Testament Study, and How to Study the Bible. This is foundational discipleship material that will help you know how to do a three-point biblical study. Each of our Bible Boot Camp courses are delivered on a very easy, computer-friendly platform called Pathwright. Students must maintain a weekly gathering online. This is a week-to-week study so students must connect online weekly.
Online
September 9–October 14, 2024
Bible Boot Camp has been a staple in our online offerings, helping you to walk through the Bible in a chronological way. Moving forward, we are EXPLODING the entire course into three separate online courses: Old Testament Study, New Testament Study, and How to Study the Bible. This is foundational discipleship material that will help you know how to do a three-point biblical study. Each of our Bible Boot Camp courses are delivered on a very easy, computer-friendly platform called Pathwright. Students must maintain a weekly gathering online. This is a week-to-week study so students must connect online weekly.
Bible Boot Camp:
How To Study the Bible
(Block 2-Late Fall)
Online
October 21–November 25, 2024
Bible Boot Camp has been a staple in our online offerings, helping you to walk through the Bible in a chronological way. Moving forward, we are EXPLODING the entire course into three separate online courses: Old Testament Study, New Testament Study, and How to Study the Bible. This is foundational discipleship material that will help you know how to do a three-point biblical study. Each of our Bible Boot Camp courses are delivered on a very easy, computer-friendly platform called Pathwright. Students must maintain a weekly gathering online. This is a week-to-week study so students must connect online weekly.
Online
October 21–November 25, 2024
Bible Boot Camp has been a staple in our online offerings, helping you to walk through the Bible in a chronological way. Moving forward, we are EXPLODING the entire course into three separate online courses: Old Testament Study, New Testament Study, and How to Study the Bible. This is foundational discipleship material that will help you know how to do a three-point biblical study. Each of our Bible Boot Camp courses are delivered on a very easy, computer-friendly platform called Pathwright. Students must maintain a weekly gathering online. This is a week-to-week study so students must connect online weekly.
God Talk:
Why Do Bad Things Happen?
Online
September 9–October 21, 2024
Join Pastor Fred online from September 7–October 21 to learn and discuss the issues of why bad things happen to us and in our world. This is a foundational theological topic that becomes an evangelistic question for nearly everyone. This is the second in the series of our God Talk curriculum based on the book, God Talk, which should be available this fall. This teaching covers the origination of evil, humanity’s sin problem, and specifically identifies the figure of Satan as the antagonist to the biblical story. Special emphases is given to the effects of our sinful nature and our hope for restoration. This class will be held on our online delivery system, Pathwright. Students may work on their own time frame during the dates of this online study.
September 9–October 21, 2024
Join Pastor Fred online from September 7–October 21 to learn and discuss the issues of why bad things happen to us and in our world. This is a foundational theological topic that becomes an evangelistic question for nearly everyone. This is the second in the series of our God Talk curriculum based on the book, God Talk, which should be available this fall. This teaching covers the origination of evil, humanity’s sin problem, and specifically identifies the figure of Satan as the antagonist to the biblical story. Special emphases is given to the effects of our sinful nature and our hope for restoration. This class will be held on our online delivery system, Pathwright. Students may work on their own time frame during the dates of this online study.
The Gospels of Jesus
Online
October 21–December 2, 2024
This class will take a look at the four gospel accounts in the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. We will talk about how each of these gospels was sourced and how they were written. We will examine the parallels between them, taking a look at some of the differences as well as the great amount of similarities between them and answer the question as to why there are differences and similarities. Special emphasis will also be given to the central focus of each gospel. This class will be held on our online delivery system, Pathwright. Students may work on their own time frame during the dates of this online study.
October 21–December 2, 2024
This class will take a look at the four gospel accounts in the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. We will talk about how each of these gospels was sourced and how they were written. We will examine the parallels between them, taking a look at some of the differences as well as the great amount of similarities between them and answer the question as to why there are differences and similarities. Special emphasis will also be given to the central focus of each gospel. This class will be held on our online delivery system, Pathwright. Students may work on their own time frame during the dates of this online study.