BT (Bible and Theology)
Beginning Your Journey
Description: This class is an excellent starting point for new Christians or those who want to brush up on the basics. Beginning Your Journey includes the following: an overview of the Old and New Testaments; a session on prayer; tools for Bible reading and study; an overview of the basic doctrines of the church; and common questions people ask. Each participant will also receive some recommended resources that will help you on your spiritual journey.
Dates: Sundays, 6:30 pm, September 12 – December 5
Instructor: Kevin Pent
Location: Main Auditorium
Putting Together the Puzzle of the Old Testament
Description: A user-friendly approach to understanding how all the pieces of the Old Testament (books, stories, people, and events) fit together.
Dates: Sundays, 6:30 pm, September 12 – December 5
Instructor: Marvin Brubacher
Location: Cameron Hall
Text: Putting Together the Puzzle of the Old Testament, Bill Jones ($15)
FA (Faith in Action)
H2O: Journey of Faith for Leaders
Description: This gathering is for those who desire to build bridges and share the message of Jesus with others. H2O is an engaging DVD series that introduces people to the gospel in a way that does not require a biblical understanding or background. We will meet each Tuesday for 10 weeks in Cameron Hall. Each meeting will include a dinner, DVD, discussion and prayer. At the end of the course, participants will commit to inviting several neighbours into their homes for the same experience or to Forward’s January course.
Dates: Tuesdays, 7 – 9pm, September 14 – November 23
Instructor: Kevin Pent
Location: Cameron Hall
Cost: $5 per week ($50 total)
Kingdom Life Connect
Description: Find out about Forward’s history, core values, vision and how this place works! You will learn how to get connected and how to find a place where your passions and gifts can be used to bless others. This class is a prerequisite to membership.
Dates: Monday, August 30, 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Instructor: Steve Adams
Location: Cameron Hall
Leadership Development
Description: Whether in the home, the workplace, the church, or any gathering of people for a purpose, the world cries out for Godly leadership. In this interactive learning experience we will look at many of the disciplines of a Godly leader. You will come away with tools and motivation that you can put to use immediately. This course is designed for people with some leadership experience and is limited to 25 people.
Prerequisite: Kingdom Life Connect is a prerequisite unless special permission is received from the instructor.
Dates: Sundays, September 12 – December 5
Instructor: Steve Adams
Location: Prayer Room
Text: The Leadership Handbook, Kenneth Boa ($20)
FL (Family Life)
Sacred Marriage
Description: This class shifts the focus from marital enrichment to spiritual enrichment in ways that can help you love your spouse more. Whether your marriage is delightful or difficult, it can become a doorway to a closer walk with God.
Dates: Sundays, September 12 – October 24
Instructor: Tom & Tammy Haines
Location: Choir Room
Texts: Sacred Marriage, Gary Thomas ($13); Sacred Marriage Participant’s Guide ($10)
Parental Guidance required
Description: Learn how to enhance, advance and influence your children’s relationships both within the home as well as outside of it.
Dates: Sundays, October 31 – December 5
Instructor: John & Kathy Mackinnon
Location: Choir Room
Text: Parental Guidance Required, Andy Stanley ($8)
SE (Spiritual Enrichment)
The Creative Call
Description: Our creativity was meant to be used. Whether you are an artist or you have artistic talent that has never been developed, this class will help you grow closer to becoming the person God designed you to be.
Dates: Sundays, September 19 – December 5
Instructor: Melanie Rossdeutscher
Location: Library
Text: The Creative Call, Janice Elsheimer ($15)
CM (Care Ministry)
DivorceCare
Description: DivorceCare is for anyone who has gone through the pain of divorce or separation. We will journey together, learning and putting into practice biblical approaches for overcoming the hurt, loneliness and bitterness caused by divorce and separation.
Dates: Sundays, September 12 – December 5
Instructor: Mike & Jean Verwey
Location: Room 203
