Study Courses

Each of the following courses provides a series of lessons built around a common theme. Their purpose is to help people grow in their knowledge of, relationship in, and service with the Lord Jesus Christ.

The courses are organized into four levels:

  • Fundamental: Basic level courses that help people cultivate their new life in Christ.
  • Foundational: Intermediate level courses that help people grow in their walk and service with Christ.
  • Formational: Advanced level courses for ministry preparation.
  • Functional: Training for speaking and serving ministries

Recommended course formats:

  • Self Study: A course that can be adequately studied without an instructor.
  • Peer Group: A course that can be adequately studied with one or two study partners without an instructor.

For either format above, a tutor may be helpful.
Not to teach the course, but to answer questions,
and to encourage and motivate you;
not necessarily on a schedule,
but usually on an as-needed basis.

  • Personal Discipleship: One to three compatible students guided by a mentor.
  • Small Group: Discussion-based lessons for a study group, usually with 12 or fewer participants, led by a discussion leader, teacher, or trainer.
  • Classroom: Presentation-based lessons for a study group of any reasonable size, led by a discussion leader, teacher, or trainer. (See HERE for types of instructors.)

Notes:

  • Studying with people of kindred spirit accelerates your growth in Jesus. Even if you are doing a Self-Study course, find and work with a “study buddy” to go through the course with you.
  • This webpage will be updated as appropriate courses are identified and made available.

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The Gospel

Status: Leader Guides under development

The Gospel is a four-part, interactive Bible study course that explains what the Gospel is, and prepares Christ followers to share the Gospel and their own personal salvation testimony with others.

  • Course Level: Foundational
  • Course length: 4 Lessons

Recommended formats: Self-Study; Small Group; Classroom


The Simple Gospel Video Course

(Part of the My Walk-Way with Jesus TRIP MAP)

This course is designed for new believers and for those who have not yet learned the basics of becoming and being a Christian. It teaches you what Christianity is about and what sort of lifestyle it empowers you to live. It will help you understand the Gospel and how to live your life in response to it.

  • Course Level: Fundamental
  • No Prerequisites

Recommended formats: Self Study; Personal Discipleship; Small Group


What the Bible Says to the Believer

(Part of the My Walk-Way with Jesus TRIP MAP)

Based on the book, What the Bible Says to the Believer: The Believer’s Personal Handbook, this course help Christians understand and fulfill their life’s purpose based on God’s Word. The book, and this course, is dedicated, “To all the believers of the world who need and want a closer walk with the Lord day by day.”

  • Course Level: Foundational
  • Course length: As Assigned

Recommended formats: Self Study; Peer Group; Personal Discipleship


Launching Multipliers

(Part of the My Walk-Way with Jesus TRIP MAP)

A resource for equipping followers of Jesus Christ to fulfill 2 Timothy 2:2. Through Christ-centered instruction and practical training, individuals will be prepared for effective personal ministry and spiritual reproduction.

  • Course Level: Formational
  • Course length: 20 Lessons

Recommended format: Personal Discipleship