Core Classes
Before you determine which core class is best for you, stop by the church or see someone you know from First Brethren to look through the Your Spiritual Journey tool to determine where you would place yourself on your spiritual journey. This will help you pinpoint the areas of your life where you need the most growth at this current stage in your life.
To obtain one of the Your Spiritual Journey tools free, simply email the church or call the church office (419-636-4713) during regular hours.
CONNECT:
Your faith journey begins with connecting with God in a way that allows you to believe he is who he is, making him the central part in every part of your life. This may take different forms for different people, but connecting with God essentially involves making him Lord of your life.
GROW:
The key to connecting with Jesus more and more is learning to know Jesus deeper and deeper in an ongoing relationship with him. This is where growing in Christ comes in. It involves two aspects: studying the Bible and applying it to everyday life, and developing deep, authentic relationships with other Christians so that in community, we can find Christ together.
SERVE:
If connecting with God is the worship, awareness, and adoration of God, and growing in Christ is the process of relating to God and others on a deeper level of intimacy, then serving God is about making a difference in the world around, helping bring about God's Kingdom as somebody that is used by Him. It's about putting God first and living under the rule and reign of God. It's about being about the things that God is about. It's about doing something to help others see that Jesus is Lord and should be central to their life as well.
Core Class Quarterly Rotation Schedule
| Rotation | Course | Subject |
| Week 1 | Christianity 101 (C-101) | Jesus |
| Week 2 | Sin | |
| Week 3 | Creation-Restoration-Sanctification, Grace | |
| Week 4 | Your Faith Journey | |
| Week 5 | Baptism (C-201) | Baptism Class |
| Week 6 |
Growing In Christ (G-301) | Introduction to studying your Bible |
| Week 7 |
Prayer & Quiet Time | |
| Week 8 | Giving and Worship | |
| Week 9 | Relationships | |
| Week 10 | Your Personal Mission (S-401) | Membership |
| Week 11 |
Spiritual Gifts | |
| Week 12 |
Your Personal Mission | |
| Week 13 |
Flex week | |
What's next?
If you're at the point in your spiritual journey that you're currently serving, growing in your faith, and beginning to connect others, then you may want to consider taking your walk with Christ one step higher and get serious about finding a spiritual mentor or coach who will challenge you to develop as a leader in your particular giftedness/mission area.
If you're looking for more, craving deeper intimacy and honing in on your personal call to ministry, email Pastor Sam or get in touch with him at church. He will be happy to sit down with you and lead you toward figuring out your next steps in your walk with Jesus Christ.




