Although we do not have a traditional Sunday School instruction model because of the large number college students at Fellowship, we are passionate about helping our members become fully mature followers of Jesus Christ.
We supplement homegroups and Sunday mornings with our Tuesday night Equipping Classes. Currently our classes are on a three year rotation covering areas of Bible and theology, discipleship and Christian life, and evangelism and ministry skills.
Unless stated otherwise, all classes are held in the Brazos Christian School classrooms at 3000 West Villa Maria Road, Bryan, TX 77807-9790.
Times are listed below, but you may also visit the church calendar to find out when classes are being offered this semester.
Spring 2012 Classes
Discipleship Class – For new believers or those untrained in discipleship to understand and commit to the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ, develop daily habits and mindset, and form an accountable relationship with another disciple. 11 weekly classes and meetings with a trainer. Offered each semester. (Brazos Christian School Campus, Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00 pm. Begins January 31, 2012)
Essential Bible Doctrines II -- Builds a biblical foundation for many of the most important Christian beliefs about God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, salvation, the church, scripture, godly lifestyle, and evangelism. Weekly class and daily Bible study assignments. EBD-1&2 each meet 11 weeks. Offered every 2 years. (Brazos Christian School Campus, Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00 PM. Begins Jan 24, 2012)
Christian Church History II -- Discover how the teachings and practices of the church developed through the centuries. We study some of the triumphs and mistakes, and the world impact made by hard work and sacrifices of Christians in the past that still affect us today. Weekly reading in text by B.L. Shelley & study/discussion questions. Meets 24 weeks (2 semesters, offered every 2 years). (7:30-9:00 PM. Begins Jan 24, 2012)
New Leaders Training – Weekly class to help new homegroup leadership develop skills for effective personal and small group ministry. Series of 10 lessons offered every Fall and Spring semester. These basics are ‘boosted’ with leadership teachings at nine staff meetings each year for homegroup leaders and apprentices. (Brazos Christian School Campus, Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 pm. Begins Jan 24, 2012)
Mid Leaders Training -- Monthly class to help experienced homegroup leadership continue to develop skills for effective and personal small group ministry. This is a class for those leaders who have completed New Leaders Training and have been in leadership over six months. Series of 4-5 lessons offered every Fall and Spring semester. (Brazos Christian School Campus, 7:30-9:00 PM. Begins Jan 24, 2012. Later dates TBA)
Pre-Marital/Pre-Engaged Class -- Workbook by Family Life used for 7 group sessions, or 7 individual pre-marriage counsel sessions with a pastor or MSF staff. $25 per couple, contact neva_lund@yahoo.com to enroll. Please enroll by Jan 17, 2012. (Begins Jan 29, 2012)
Outreach Class -- An intensive evangelism training with 21 scripture memory verses used in a thorough gospel presentation, ideas for initiating, and answers for common questions. Requires 1½ hr. weekly class times, study & memorization, and weekly practical field training with a class alumnus. Meets 14 weeks each Spring semester. (Brazos Christian School Campus, 7:30-9:00 PM. Begins Jan 24, 2012.)
Crown Biblical Financial Class -- The classic financial training by Crown Financial Ministries. Weekly class discussions, textbook reading assignments, memory verse, practical exercises in workbook and CD to help students evaluate and plan for lifelong godly stewardship. Meets 11 weeks. (Brazos Christian School Campus, 7:30-9:00 PM. Begins Jan 24, 2012.)
Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: From Genesis to the prophets, Jesus Christ to the early church, and Constantine to today, you will see how God has been moving, how the global Church has responded, and what the greatest needs in world evangelization remain today. It isn’t a class about missions, but a course on how every believer can be intimately woven into the story of God using His people to be a blessing to all the peoples of the earth. Visit http://www.perspectives.org/brazosvalley. Meets at First Baptist Bryan, 7:00 - 10:00pm. Begins January 23, 2012, every Monday.
Email office@fellowshipbcs.org for questions or to enroll for any of the classes.
To view a description of all classes in three year rotation, click here.