Sunday Morning Seminars & Classes
Adult Education | Our education program provides a rich variety of learning opportunities on Sunday mornings to complement the worship experience. Participants explore in depth various books of the Bible or a topic of current and shared interest. Old and young, new and seasoned believers, we never stop learning. All are welcome to take this journey even if you are someone with questions about the faith. Each class provides a combination of leader-led presentation and class discussion that allows us to learn from each other as we study God’s word together. As a result, we grow in our understanding of our Lord and the greater story He’s calling us into.
2023 Winter Classes are starting on January 8th at 9am in the YFLB.
Coming Soon:
Course descriptions & schedule for the Fall trimester will be posted shortly. There will not be any classes scheduled during the summer session.
Sundays, 9am-10:15am, Zoom
Growing Disciples Class | Gospel of Mark
Henry Freire and Steve Welch
This class will continue to meet through winter and spring trimester focusing on the minor prophets and Psalms. Please email Henry Freire (henry@millingtonbaptist.org) for Zoom information.
Women’s Bible Class | Mark
Jenn Dowden, Kim McLaughlin, and Sue Turner
The Women’s Bible Class will be led by a rotating schedule of women leaders who will facilitate discussion through various books of the Bible. We are continuing our study on the gospel of Mark, but also enjoy making connections and praying for one another.
Class meets every Sunday at 9am in the YFMB Great Room.
Men’s Class | 1 Peter
Larry Blakeman and Paul Achenbach
The Men’s class will be studying the book of 1 Peter in Winter of 2023.
Starting Sunday, January 12th.
Tactics Online Course | Christian Convictions
Pastor Bob Erbig
A Game Plan For Discussing Your Christian Convictions. In a world indifferent or even opposed to Christian truth, followers of Christ must be better equipped to communicate the timelessness of the Christian faith. But how do you have a conversation with someone who is intent on proving you wrong and won’t accept the Bible as a source of authority? In this six week video Tactics course, We will navigate how to artfully regain control of conversations, keeping them moving forward in constructive ways through thoughtful diplomacy. You’ll learn how to maneuver comfortably and graciously through the minefields of a challenging discussion, how to stop challengers in their tracks, and how to turn the tables on a question or provocative statement. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to get people thinking about Jesus.
This course will meet online beginning Monday, September 20, from 7pm-8:30pm.
Adult Class | Church History
David Hentschel and Ken Huber
To be a Christian is to be a part of history. And to grow as a Christian is to be a student of history. This does not mean that every Christian enjoys researching old documents in musty archives, or reading the latest historical best-seller from Oxford University Press. Rather, it means Christianity isn’t a religion of abstraction or of speculative philosophies, but is a religion of historical fact. This course is a survey of 2,000 years of church history.
The Church History Adult Education Class will meet Sunday mornings at 9am in the Great Room in the YFMB from Sunday 1/8 to Sunday 4/2.
Tactics Course | 6-Week Video Series, Meets In-Person
A Game Plan For Discussing Your Christian Convictions
In a world indifferent or even opposed to Christian truth, followers of Christ must be better equipped to communicate the timelessness of the Christian faith. But how do you have a conversation with someone who is intent on proving you wrong and won’t accept the Bible as a source of authority?
In this six week video Tactics course, We will navigate how to artfully regain control of conversations, keeping them moving forward in constructive ways through thoughtful diplomacy. You’ll learn how to maneuver comfortably and graciously through the minefields of a challenging discussion, how to stop challengers in their tracks, and how to turn the tables on a question or provocative statement. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to get people thinking about Jesus. Click HERE to be directed to our Tactics page for more details.
The Tactics class will begin meeting on Sunday, October 23, at 9am, in YFMB Room 201. The course ends on November 27.
Meeting ID: 892 2336 1487
Password: 026970
Winter classes are held at 9am & 10:45am on Sunday mornings.
The following are our Adult Education course offerings for Winter 2020. Learning is built on a combination of formal instruction and personal relationships that develop as the result of the classes. Review the list, and decide how to best take advantage of what these classes have to offer.
9:00am Courses:
Jack Kraus
Room 201, YFMB – Ecclesiastes
How do you live a godly life in a fallen world? This is what the Bible’s wisdom literature in general, and Ecclesiastes in particular, help us with. In this short course the goals are for us to have a greater appreciation for the wisdom books in general, to gain a working knowledge of Ecclesiastes and some of the ways that the book has been viewed over the centuries; and to come to a greater understanding of how to live a godly life in a fallen, irregular and unpredictable world.
Jan Blakeman & Judy Cody
YFMB Room 202 – Acts of the Apostles (cont’d)
The birth and growth of the early church across the Roman Empire, with its many lessons about how we meet Jesus and grow in fellowship with Him and with each other.
Bruce Hyldahl
YFMB Room 204 – Everyday Encounters with Jesus.
How did Jesus respond to the people He met and how did they respond to Him? Do we really know Him personally or do we just have a concept of Him? Join us as we search the scriptures together for the answer.
10:45am Course:
Tom & Kerry Porter
YFMB Great Room
January 12-March 8
What if you knew where all of your money was going each month? What if you were debt-free, investing and making wise spending decisions? With Dave Ramsey’s class Financial Peace University, you CAN take control of your money and start planning for your future.
Take part in this 9-week class alongside others who are interested in learning more about financial freedom. The cost of the class is $99 per person or couple which includes all of the materials you will need. Click HERE to register.
2023 Adult Winter Session Begins January 8th
Spring Session: Begins April 28
Spring classes are at 9am & 10:45am on Sunday mornings
The following are our Adult Education course offerings for Spring 2019. Learning is built on a combination of formal instruction and personal relationships that develop as the result of the classes. Review the list, and decide how to best take advantage of what these classes have to offer.
9:00am Courses:
Bill Ohnsorg and Henry Freire
Room 201, YFMB – Christian Living – Part 2: The Sermon on the Mount.
Our “Foundations” series concludes with this very practical class on Christian ethics, as presented by our Lord in Matthew, chapters 5 through 7. Join us as we uncover the meaning of each of Jesus’ many, rich teachings in these chapters, and discover together how to make them real in our lives today.
Barbara Zellman
YFMB Great Room (Street Side) – Gospel of John.
Continuing from the fall and winter terms, we’ll move on from about Chapter 15, following the final hours of Jesus’ ministry before the crucifixion, his resurrection, and the precious teaching and events that followed.
Bruce Hyldahl
Room 202, YFMB – The Holy Bible – More Than Words.
We’ll explore some of the ways that Scripture describes itself, and how each of them enriches our understanding of how the Bible should impact our lives.
John Gero
Room 204, YFMB – Knowing Jesus
As Christians we are commanded to live as Jesus Christ lived. But how can we model ourselves after Him unless we truly know Him? This class will help you get to know our Lord by spending time in the four Gospels, the Old Testament prophecies, and the apostolic teachings about Jesus.
10:45am Courses:
Pastor Bob and Pastor Dave
Room TBD, YFMB
Our pastors are leading a couple’s class this session at 10:45am.
Over 3 million couples have taken the highly effective PREPARE/ENRICH Program. The goal of the program is to build stronger couple relationships and marriages. It has been used by over 100,000 counselors, clergy, chaplains, and mentors in their outreach to premarital and married couples. National studies have demonstrated that the program is highly effective in helping couples develop their strengths and overcome ongoing issues. Recent studies have demonstrated significant relational improvement for couples using PREPARE/ENRICH in a group setting. This class is open to all couples. Click HERE to register.
Classes are held at 9am on Sunday mornings.
The following are our Adult Education course offerings for Fall 2019. Learning is built on a combination of formal instruction and personal relationships that develop as the result of the classes. Review the list, and decide how to best take advantage of what these classes have to offer.
9:00am Courses:
Henry Freire & Bill Ohnsorg
Room 201, YFMB – 1 Corinthians
First-century Corinth was an international crossroads of trade, culture and religious thought. The church born out of this bustling city was beset with divisions and questionable behaviors, and Paul in his letters lovingly guided them to a place of obedience and holiness. His many teachings in this first letter have much to show us about being Christians in our turbulent society as well.
Barbara Zellman
YFMB Great Room – Building a Relationship with Jesus / Acts of the Apostles
For the first four weeks, we’ll explore how our faith is not just a set of beliefs – it’s a relationship with the living God, walking each day in the Spirit’s power. We’ll look at what it means to be justified, sanctified and glorified, and how women like the woman at the well, Mary and Martha, and Mary Magdalene learned from their Lord and ours. We then move on to the book of Acts – the birth and growth of the early church, with its many lessons about how we meet Jesus and grow in fellowship with him and with each other.
Larry Blakeman & Bob Erbig
Room 202, YFMB – Engaging Muslims
Islam is the world’s 2nd largest religion and yet most Christians know very little about Muslims and their beliefs. We will explore the history and founding of Islam, their core beliefs as well as the “objections to Christianity” that many Muslims are taught. We will also discuss responses to common objections as well as discuss ways to engage Muslim co-workers, neighbors, and members of the community. At the end of the session we want to have a better understanding of Islam and be equipped to engage the Muslim community.
John Gero
Room 204, YFMB – Knowing Jesus
As Christians we are commanded to live as Jesus Christ lived. But how can we model ourselves after Him unless we truly know Him? This class will help you get to know our Lord by spending time in the four Gospels, the Old Testament prophecies, and the apostolic teachings about Jesus.
Questions?
Pastor Dave Hentshel
Lead Pastor: Preaching, Spiritual Formation & Care
Adult Education | Our education program provides a rich variety of learning opportunities on Sunday mornings to complement the worship experience. Participants, explore in depth, various books of the Bible or a topic of current and shared interest. Old and young, new and seasoned believers, we never stop learning. All are welcome to take this journey even if you are someone with questions about the faith. Each class provides a combination of leader-led presentation and class discussion that allows us to learn from each other as we study God’s word together. As a result, we grow in our understanding of our Lord and the greater story He’s calling us into.
Classes are held at 9am on Sunday mornings.
The following are our Adult Education offerings for Winter 2018. Older, younger and in-between are welcome in all classes. Learning is built on a combination of formal instruction and personal relationships that develop as the result of the classes. Review the list, and decide how to best take advantage of what these classes have to offer.
Foundations Course – Bill Ohnsorg and Paul Wilford
Room 201, YFMB – What Christians Believe – And Why
Using a combination of some DVDs and lots of engaging discussion, we’ll be covering 12 areas of basic Christian beliefs and examining what the Bible says about them. Wayne Grudem’s book, Christian Beliefs, will be a key resource. Believers at any stage in their journey, as well as those who are simply seeking to understand this faith better, should find this a rewarding experience.
Women’s Class – Barbara Zellman
YFMB Great Room, street side – 2 Timothy and Titus
Paul’s letters to his spiritual sons. As his letters to us, they fan into flame the gift of God to us – spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Men’s Class – Bruce Hyldahl
Room 204 YFMB
January: The Book of Jonah – Paul Achenbach.
February: Praying Like Paul – Larry Blakeman
A study of Paul’s prayers.
March: You of Little Faith – Tom Matheson
Examining the four times in the Gospels that Jesus used that phrase, seeking to understand how Jesus trained his disciples, why his teaching style changed throughout his ministry, and what this all means for us.
Building Disciples – Maceo Hemmingway
Room 202, YFMB – Knowing Jesus
As Christians we are commanded to live as Jesus Christ lived. But how can we model ourselves after Him unless we truly know Him? This class will help you get to know our Lord by spending time in the four Gospels, the Old Testament prophecies, and the apostolic teachings about Jesus.
Sunday Seminar -Jeff Callender
YFMB Great Room, stage side – Becoming a Contagious Christian
“God wants us to become contagious Christians – His agents, who will first catch His love and then urgently and infectiously offer it to all who are willing to consider it. This is His primary plan, the one Jesus modeled so powerfully, to spread God’s grace and truth person to person until there’s an epidemic of changed lives around the world.” We will be studying the book Becoming a Contagious Christian by Bill Hybels and Mark Mittelberg along with a related video to explore how we should view personal evangelism, help you to develop your own story, and learn some useful techniques for sharing the Gospel with your friends and acquaintances.
