Adult Study Opportunities

Bible Studies

Disciple

Disciple Bible Study is a 30 to 34 week study of the Bible, requiring 30 minutes of study per day. Aldersgate has several active Disciple groups. They begin in the fall and run through May.

Women's Bible Study

These Bible studies are designed especially for women and use material such as the Beth Moore series. The approach used is of a woman's own perspective on life and the teachings of the Bible.

Men's Bible Study

These studies are designed especially for men, and use materials such as Men's Fraternity, Letters from Dad, and other men oriented studies that help to guide men in their faith journeys. Each study usually meets for 6 to 8 weeks.

The Aldersgate Lunch Bunch

This is a small, informal group of men and women who meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays each month to discuss the current book they are reading while they eat their lunch or visit.

Mother/Daughter Small Group Study

This group helps mothers gain insight on the special challenges that daughters face in this complex world. They meet on the 2nd Friday of the month.

MOM's Fellowship

The MOM's Fellowship Group is an uplifting time of Bible study, fellowship, food, speakers, crafts, and other fun activities for moms of all ages. That means it's a group consisting of moms with babies, toddlers, teenagers, children grown and out of the house, and grandmothers. One group meets Tuesday mornings while another group meets Wednesday evenings at various times of the year, with each session lasting approximately 8 weeks.

Sisters Fellowship

Sisters Fellowship is a small group of women who meet regularly off-site to study God’s word and how to apply it to their daily lives.

Other Studies

Financial Peace University

Financial Peace University (FPU) is a 13-week program that encourages positive financial behavior with accountability and support. Dave Ramsey, the founder of FPU, is the author of The New York Times best-selling books Financial Peace and Total Money Makeover. He is also the host of a nationally syndicated radio talk show. This class:

teaches financial responsibility with easy "baby steps"
helps eliminate debt using the Dept Snowball method
offers accountability and continues support with life-time membership
trains participants to spend every dollar on paper with the zero-based budget planner
empowers people strugling with financial hardships by establishing a plan to take control of their finances
includes life-time family membership (attend classes anywhere, anytime)

For more information, go to www.daveramsey.com.

Special Studies

There are often seasonal studies such as Advent and Lenten studies, short term Sunday school classes, and other topical studies that are offered throughout the year as the Spirit moves us towards glorifying the Father!

You will continue to hear more about the developing of small group ministries here at Aldersgate. If you have any interest in leading or joining a small group or would like more information about any of the Adult Bible Studies and Groups, contact our Adult Education Coordinator at adulted@aldersgatechurch.org.

The Aldersgate Academy

The classes for Aldersgate Academy are Bible 101, Prayer 101, United Methodism 101, Spiritual Gifts 101, and World Religions 101. These classes are offered at various times throughout the year on Wednesday night, and occasionally on Sunday afternoon.

Bible 101

This is a perfect class for anyone who has every made any of the following comments:

"I don't know enough about the Bible to even sigh up for a Bible study class!"
"I really need a refresher course on the Bible!"
"What if people realize what I don't know?">

Prayer 101

Is your prayer life all you want it to be? Is God calling you to a closer relationship through prayer? Do you want to truly communicate with God away from the duty and ritual or praryer to a dynamic and powerful joy of experiencing God's voice in your life?

Prayer 101 begins with the basics of prayer: Purpose of Prayer, Why Pray?, Types of Prayer, Understanding the role of the Holy Spirit in Prayer, Journaling what you hear in Prayer, Spiritual Warfare, and Intercessory Prayer.

United Methodism 101

This is a perfect class for anyone who has ever made any of the following comments:

What does it mean to be a member of the Church?
What is the theology of the church?
How is the United Methodist church different from other denominations?
What is the history of the United Methodist church?
What does the United Methodist Church believe about ________? (You fill in the blank!)

Spiritual Gifts 101

Spiritual gifts 101 is an exciting group experience of discovery and growth that will help you find answers to questions related to your important role in God's divine plan. In addition to helping you gain a biblical foundation for understanding spiritual gifts and their importance to the church as the Body of Christ, this program will help you discover God's will and direction for your life as you name, claim, and use your own spiritual gifts. As you work with others in your group to discover one another's gifts, and begin to recognize where God is calling you to focus your time, talents, and energies, you will experience an increased sense of meaning and purpose that will empower and energize your life!

World Religions 101

This is a perfect class for anyone who has ever made any of the following comments:

What makes Christianity different from the other world religions?
I've always wanted to know more about the ________ (Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist, Mormon, etc.) faith.

The Marriage and Family Academy

The Marriage and Family Academy offers classes to strengthen relationships. These relationships may be between parent and child (from birth to teens), couples (married and engaged), or family members. Classes are offered periodically throughout the year and include:

The Five Love Languages (of children, teens couples)
Fireproof
Active Parenting
Financial Peace University
Understanding the Stresses of Becoming New Parents
Premarital Counseling (for individual couples)
The Sandwich Generation