April Bible Study Electives
Wednesdays, April 1–29
6:30–8:00 PM
Looking to deepen your understanding of Scripture, build community, or step into something new? There’s a place for you here!
We’ll gather in the Crown Room for prayer from 6:30–6:45 PM, then head to the elective classes from 6:50–8:00 PM.
- Classes will not meet on April 8 during Spring Break.
Please preregister below by noon on April 1, or sign in at your first class. Newcomers are always welcome!
Sharing Jesus with Others
Teacher: Pastor Sibu Rajappan | Room 1200
All followers of Jesus Christ are called to be ambassadors for Christ, sharing the good news of the Savior whenever opportunities arise. But let’s be honest — that’s often easier said than done. Do you find it difficult or lack confidence in explaining the Gospel clearly? Do you feel fearful, unprepared, or unsure where to even begin? Join this class and discover how to share Jesus practically, effectively, and joyfully. Whether you are just starting out or looking to grow in confidence, you will leave equipped and encouraged to make the most of every opportunity God places in your path.
The Work of the Holy Spirit
Teacher: Pastor Nathaniel Pearce | Room 402
The doctrine of the Holy Spirit received much attention in the twentieth century. This attention led to the spread of many errors across Pentecostalism and other movements. While many can articulate who the Holy Spirit is, few understand the biblical distinctives of His nature, purpose, and scope of ministry. Join us for a study of some of the work of the Holy Spirit in the past, present, and future.
Strengthening Our Dependence on God
Teacher: Pastor Jim Pile | Room 401
How is your prayer life? In practice, if we “pray without ceasing,” that gives credence to our total dependency upon the Lord (1 Thessalonians 5:17). How can we improve our prayer life? Join us in this class as we look into Scripture for the biblical principles, examples, and commands concerning our prayer lives as we endeavor to “strengthen God dependency.”
The Fruit of the Spirit
Teacher: Bill Bailey | Room 446
Jesus said God is glorified and disciples are proven genuine by bearing “much fruit” (John 15:8). What fruit are you bearing? How does your fruit glorify God? Join us as we look to holy Scripture to help us evaluate our personal fruit production and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, improve its quality and quantity for the glory of God.
Twisted Scripture — Twisted Theology
Teacher: Tim Donelli | Room 226
So many passages of Scripture are taken out of context by even well-meaning Christians and twisted, creating bad theology. Scripture should always be exegeted to draw out the true and actual meaning. In this course, we will use proper hermeneutics and Bible study methods to examine and exegete many commonly misunderstood Bible verses to determine their true meaning.
Spanish Bible Study
Teacher: Bill Ogden | Room 242
Our topic will be “The Fruit of the Spirit.” This group is taught in Spanish without translation.
Fruto del Espirity: Fidelidad, Mansedumbre, Dominio Propio.
Existe una ley natural y es que el fruto siempre ha revelado la naturaleza del árbol. De la misma manera, en el plano espiritual, las Escrituras nos muestran que todo convertido genuinamente al Señor Jesucristo, tiene al Espíritu Santo morando en su vida y sí o sí, habrá fruto y evidencia en un seguidor de Cristo. Cada semana vamos a enfocar en uno de los nueve aspectos del fruto del Espíritu mencionado en nuestro texto central. La invitación de este curso es doble, para analizar los aspectos del fruto del Espíritu Santo y también para disponer el corazón para que se desdibuje nuestra propia imagen caída y se comience a definir la imagen del Hijo.
Contacts: Pastor Jim Cashwell, jcashwell@calvarychurch.com & Helen Stewart, 704.341.5328, hstewart@calvarychurch.com