Our mission as a church is to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus across the street and around the world. There are two main arms to the plan: 1) To grow in spiritual depth corporately through our new Foundations classes, and 2) To grow in spiritual depth by engaging in personal discipleship.

The “on-ramp” to maturing in faith and getting equipped to fulfill our mission is FOUNDATIONS, a series of classes designed to help you mature in your walk with Christ. There are eight core courses as well as other electives that will be provided throughout the year. 

Each FOUNDATIONS class will offer you a chance to grow deeper in your knowledge and understanding of a key facet of Christian life. Each class may not apply to you at this stage of your journey, but you are encouraged to take every class that covers an area where you need equipping.

Remember, God isn’t calling us to simply make ourselves knowledgeable. We must put the understanding God provides us into practice by living out the truth of the Word and being diligent to pass on the faith to the next generation:  by making disciples.

CORE COURSES

SHARE Life Practicum
Taught by Dave Gibson, Pastor of Missions and Evangelism
Sundays, April 28 - May 19, 2013
8:45-10:15am Room M245
No cost. Register here > 
A training class where you learn how to develop relationships with seekers, model the Christian message, and eventually present the Good News of Christ in a non-threatening manner. If you have questions about any of the Foundations Core or Elective classes, please contact Susan at susan.larson@atgrace.com or 952-224-3031.  

Spiritual Disciplines for Men
Taught by Pastor Mac Threinen
Wednesdays, March 27 - May 1, 2013 (New dates)
6:45 - 8:15pm, Room M154
No Cost. Register Here >

After you have first given your life to Jesus Christ, how do you continue to grow in the spiritual life? Donald Whitney says, “Godliness comes through discipline, “ and our Spiritual Disciplines class will encourage and guide you on the things you can do on a daily basis to become more godly. An ideal class for those new to the Christian faith, but also for anyone wanting a fresh look at the Disciplines of the Christian Faith. This 6 week class will use the  book “Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life” by Donald Whitney. It may be purchased from the Living Grace Bookstore. If you have questions about any of the Foundations Core or Elective classes, please contact Susan at susan.larson@atgrace.com or 952-224-3031.

Developing a Lifelong Love for the Scripture
Taught by Cheri Dobbs - This class for women only
Wednesdays, April 3 - 24, 2013
6:45 - 8:15pm, Room M259
No Cost. Register Here >
After you become new in Christ, God enables you to grow in your love for the Him and for the Word. This four week class shares 9 biblical principles and precepts for growing a lifelong love for Scripture. For example: 
1) Learn the strategy of the psalmist to "command your soul" the truth.
2) Conform your mind like biblical saints who "chewed the cud."  
God's Word powerfully works in us to transform our mind. Begin now to develop habits of devotion that promote a life-long love for the Scripture!

Spiritual Gifts
Taught by Pastor Jon Wright
Wednesdays, April 17 – May 8, 2013
6:45 - 8:15pm, Room M150
No Cost. Register Here > 
What are spiritual gifts and why do they matter? God has given each Christian one or more spiritual gifts for the purpose of building up the body of Christ. Our class will encourage, equip and assist you to know and use your gifts to bring God glory. If you have questions about any of the Foundations Core or Elective classes, please contact Susan at susan.larson@atgrace.com or 952-224-3031.

ELECTIVE COURSES

Law v. Grace
Taught by Jeff Verdoorn
Wednesdays, April 17-May 22, 2013
6:45-8:15pm, Room M152
No Cost,  Register here >
Is a Christian still to live by “The Law” or not? Is Grace sufficient? Or do we need to live under both? Join us for this 6 week study as we go in search of these answers and more in the Word of God. More info: Contact Susan at susan.larson@atgrace.com or 952-224-3031.  

Village Schools of the Bible
Basic Bible Study Methods from the Book of Jonah
Taught by Pastor Warren Coe, Executive Director of Village Schools of the Bible
Wednesdays, Mar 20-April 10, 2013
7 - 8pm, Room M150
No cost. To register, please visit our website at www.villageschoolsofthebible.org  
This engaging class takes us deeply into the Book of Jonah both to master the message of Jonah and to gain study tools designed for effective, personal Bible study.  The message of Jonah is as relevant today as when Jonah experienced the ship, the fish and God’s love.  This four week study will help each person gain Bible study tools that help get more out of our daily Bible reading.  Warren Coe is the executive director at Village Schools of the Bible in Minnetonka, MN; an established ministry of biblical discipleship for thirty years and serving the great Twin Cities churches. For more information contact Pastor Coe at warren@villageschoolsofthebible.org 

 Acts: From Jerusalem to Rome
Taught by Tucker Anderson
Wednesdays, May 1-June 26, 2013
6:45 - 8:15pm, Room M259
No Cost. Register Here > 
Adventure, danger, miracles, drama -- the Book of Acts has it all as Luke records the infancy years of the Church. In  just thirty years the Gospel had spread 1500 hundred miles from the edge of the Roman Empire to the capital of the world. Join us in this nine-week series as we travel through the Book of Acts and study this amazing work of the Holy Spirit. In addition to a chapter by chapter study, we will travel with the Apostles and virtually visit places such as Jerusalem, Caesarea Maris, Ephesus, Corinth, Athens, and Rome. You will not want to miss this exciting adventure!
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If you have questions about any of the Foundations Core or Elective classes, please contact Susan at susan.larson@atgrace.com or 952-224-3031.