What is Foundations?
Providing essential building blocks for your spiritual growth and development
What types of classes are offered?
We offer two categories of classes: Core and Electives. The Core includes those foundational courses that are central to the Christian faith. Electives are those courses that will help you develop into a more well-rounded follower of Christ.
The following classes represent the Core:
Overview of the Old Testament, Overview of the New Testament, Essential Beliefs, Church History, and Christian Worldview.
The Electives include a variety of special interest topics from the following categories:
Apologetics, Bible Books, Church in Culture, Evangelism, Leadership, Marriage, Parenting, SHAPE (Spiritual Gifts Class), Spiritual Disciplines, Stewardship, Worship, etc.
What type of classroom environment can I expect?
Most of our classes are small (15-25 people) and interactive in nature to encourage questions and discussion. Additionally, as you learn and grow, you'll meet other people and feel more "connected" to the Woodmen community.
Who are the teachers?
The faculty mainly consists of well-qualified Woodmen staff and members within our church. Occasionally, we'll invite someone from the community at large to teach. All individuals are gifted in the area of teaching and are excellent communicators! Our teachers welcome your questions and are accessible beyond the classroom. Our greatest desire is to help participants grow in their knowledge of God, of His Truth, and into a deeper relationship with Christ!
When are classes offered?
Classes are typically 8-10 weeks in length and are primarily offered during the Spring Semester (February-May) and Fall Semester (October-December) of each year.
What is the cost of taking a Foundations course?
There is a $10.00 fee per course. This cost includes a course notebook for each participant.
For more information CLICK HERE to contact Cindy Peete or 719.388.4976.
S.H.A.P.E. Class
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)
As “God’s masterpiece," you are a work of divine art. Come discover how God has given you a unique S.H.A.P.E. (Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality and Experiences) to do the “good things” He has planned for you. For what God calls you to do He equips you to do.
During this course, you will complete a series of assessments to help identify these five elements that have equipped you for ministry, and produce a “Personal Profile” of your unique “shape." This profile will then help you identify a place of ministry in which you were designed by God to succeed. As you begin to serve God and others in that ministry, you will see Him at work in you and through you. And, you will see fruit from your efforts and experience personal fulfillment.
This 4-week course is offered throughout the year as one of the electives in our “Foundations” series. The cost is $10 for materials.
Our next class will be February 21, 28, March 7 & 14, 8:45-10:30 am, RR Worship Center, Room 107.
"I think this is a very important class for everyone and is vital for a healthy church. I needed to take it 38 years ago."-Hal
"Great course! I felt I really discovered my spiritual gifts and where I can use them." -Mark
"Great class! I love that it ties directly to serving opportunities here at WVC." -Grace
For more information, email Ceana Hildebrand at childebrand@woodmenvalley.org or give her a call at 719.388.4977.
