Pathways to Maturity

Pathways To Maturity are groups of classes in a general area of learning. Each Pathway is designed to give you the equipping you will need to reach a mature understanding of that topic. Over the course of two to three years you will be able to participate in a wide variety of classes that are all linked together. If you follow one of these Pathways, you will be prepared to confidently minister to others in some valuable way.

Notebooks with study notes or outlines will be provided as a part of the class. If there is a book that is the basis of the class study, a fee will be requested for the cost of the book. Some classes will be based on a professional video series from another source.

These Pathways To Maturity are intended to prepare you for
a mature Christian life and for ministry in the body of Christ. Each class will be repeated again so that you will have ample opportunity to participate in all classes in that Pathway. A certificate of completion will be issued for each Pathway that a student completes, recognizing their achievement and their qualification for ministry.

Summer Quarter

May 27 to July 15

Tuesdays 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Snacks and drinks provided from 7:00 to 7:30

and during a 15 minute break in the middle of the class.

Resolving Conflict Biblically
Facilitators: The FOLC Peacemakers Team
Need to know how to resolve some conflicts? This eight week group study will provide an understanding of the Biblical principles for resolving conflicts that you may already be experiencing in your family, friendships, church, and workplace. Come learn how to confidently apply the Gospel to conflicts in your everyday relationships. Materials are provided by Peacemaker Ministries.
A part of the Community Living Pathway
Fee for book and participant guide: $18

Good Sense Financial Management
Instructors: Ruth Taylor & Harold Williams
This class is a presentation of the Willow Creek Association program on the Biblical guidelines for managing and spending your money. A workbook is provided and discussion about the material is planned for each class session. This class will assist you in becoming a good steward of the material resources that God has given you.
A part of the Practical Christian Living Pathway
Workbook fee $12

New Testament Survey
Instructors: Ron Scheid, Darrell Martin and Dennis Free
We will not handle matters of doctrine or theology in this course, but rather look at the New Testament in an overview by sections. This class will start with understanding the political, social and religious world that God chose to reveal Christ in. When we know that context we will understand the new covenant in a profound way.
A part of the Knowing the Bible Pathway

Basic Family Christian Views
Instructor: Arnold Young
The dream of our founding fathers toward one nation under God has eroded before our very eyes. What foundational truths do we wear, according to Deuteronomy, around our necks to help us and our children combat secular thoughts and attitudes? This class will cover: the covenant, heaven and hell, resurrection and repentance, inheritance and I Am, salvation and sin, the trinity and testing builds character.
A part of the Spiritual Walk Pathway

To ensure that we have enough books and delicious snacks for everyone, please call the church office at (630) 627-7202 or email Brandie at braad@folc.net to sign up for your Pathway.