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Next Steps Classes & Seminars
One of the most important characteristics of followers of Jesus is that they never stop growing. At Austin Ridge, we want to help you take your next step of growth in your relationship with God. Some of us are taking our first steps and others have been walking with God for a while. All of us need to take our next steps.
The Next Steps ministry of Austin Ridge is here to provide you opportunities to grow in areas critical to all followers of Jesus. Growing in our life with God, the Bible, relationships, theology, and whole life stewardship are some of the core issues everyone faces in faith.
February Next Steps Classes
Join us on Sunday mornings for a 4 week series on Jesus in the Book of Mark! Each Sunday, we'll discuss the previous week's Time With God devotionals and talk about ways you can dig deeper into the Scripture and apply it to your life. The same class will be taught both hours in both buildings from February 12 through March 4. Please register for the class you plan to attend.
February Next Steps Seminars
All seminars will be offered twice. You can choose the date that works best with your schedule. Free childcare is available but must be requested ahead of time. Please register for the class you plan to attend.
- Saturday, February 25, from 10:00am-12:00pm
- Wednesday, February 29, from 6:30-8:30pm
Below are the seminars being offered on both Saturday and Wednesday:
Understanding the Old Testament (taught by Brad Thomas)
If given the choice what to read in the Bible, do you leap to the Old Testament? Don't miss all the Lord has for you in the First Testament. Join us for an Old Testament Survey that will enable you to gain a handle on the OT as well as understand some major themes and details. This seminar is for you if:
- when reading the OT you ever wonder who is speaking, where they are, and during what time period and situation they lived.
- you want to get a good grasp of the Old Testament.
- you want a glimpse of how Pastor Brad reads and understands the Bible.
Parenting Beyond Your Capacity: Creating Healthy Family Worship Environments (taught by John Sorrell)
Parenting is one of the most important calllings in all our lives, and leading our kids to awareness of and growth in Christ is a critical part of that calling. Yet many of us struggle, feel defeated, or just need a little help along the way. John (Children's Pastor) will unpack our calling as parents and provide sound practical steps we can take towards growing in Christ as a family. This seminar is for you if:
- you want to learn practically how you can take leadership for the spiritual development of your kids and family.
- you desire to grow as a parent, empowered and inspired by Jesus.
How to Read the Bible for all It's Worth (taught by John Ludlow)
Do you ever wonder what the Bible means and how it connects to your life? Does the Bible ever seem dry to you? Everyone feels that from time to time - seasoned Bible readers and beginners alike. In this seminar, we will learn how to read the Bible in a way that can lead not only to understanding, but also to a better relationship wtih God. We will focus on how to feed ourselves from the Word and dive into it as a means of seeing real and lasting transformation in our lives. This seminar is for you if:
- you are new to the Bible, and you want to learn how to understand the Bible and grow in relationship to God through the Bible.
- you are a veteran, and your time in the Bible is either dry, confusing, or you simply want to go deeper.
Developing a Time With God (taught by Brian Wallace)
One of the greatest gifts we have in this world is the invitation and eager desire of God to spend time with us. It can be staggering - the God of the universe, the creator of all things, wants to spend time with me! But how do I do that? In this seminar, Brian (Pastor of Spiritual Development), will talk practically about how to spend time with God on a regular basis - teaching tools, practices, and wisdom that will help us grow closer to God every day. This seminar is for you if:
- you have nevery really spent time with God.
Keeping your Time With God Alive (taught by Gary & Carrie Runn)
Many of us in the church have been walking with God for many years and have been having quiet times, personal prayer lives, or devotions for a long time. Yet most people find their spiritual life can get stale or lose the life it once had. In this seminar, Gary and Carrie (long time missionaries with Cru), will walk through the ways our times with God can change over time, and they'll provide practical insight into how to keep our devotional lives fresh. This seminar is for you if:
- you have been walking with God for years and really want to keep growing.
- you have ever experience dryness, boredom, or lack of motivation in your time with God.