Pastor's Bible Study 2006-2007 Schedule

Unselfish Prayer

Some prayers are requests, favors from God uttered as directives.  How do you develop a more balanced prayer done in an unselfish manner?  In this class, you will examine several key biblical passages to guide your thoughts and practice of prayer.  You will learn what prayer is and what prayer is not.

4/30                 Unselfish Prayer        Rev. Fred Treviño

5/7                   Unselfish Prayer        Rev. Fred Treviño

5/14                 Unselfish Prayer        Rev. Fred Treviño

5/21                 Unselfish Prayer        Rev. Fred Treviño

5/28                 Unselfish Prayer        Rev. Fred Treviño

Liberating Discipleship

 In this series, we discuss what it means to believe in Jesus Christ.  Biblical texts tell how the early Christians addressed that question, but then each of us must become part of the answer.  After examining the texts, we must ask how that message affects our lives and the world around us.

6/4                   Liberating Discipleship      Rev. Mary Howard

6/11                 Liberating Discipleship      Rev. Mary Howard

6/18                 Liberating Discipleship      Rev. Mary Howard

6/25                 Liberating Discipleship      Rev. Mary Howard

* No class July and August.  Class resumes September 10

Faith and the Spirit of Politics

 How should we approach religion and politics?  Political disputes afflict our globe as much as religious ones, and often the two cannot be untangled.  Venture to explore how our faith informs our politics.

9/10           Faith & the Spirit of Politics       Rev. Debra Hobbs Mason

9/17           Faith & the Spirit of Politics       Rev. Debra Hobbs Mason

9/24           Faith & the Spirit of Politics       Rev. Debra Hobbs Mason

10/1           Faith & the Spirit of Politics       Rev. Debra Hobbs Mason

10/8           Faith & the Spirit of Politics       Rev. Debra Hobbs Mason 

The Ten Commandments (in 2 parts)

 This class looks closely at the original “Top 10 List”!  Devotion to God and relationships with others are at the core of the 10 Commandments.  We will take a closer look at the commandments and the issues that arise and discuss their implications for today.

10/15               The Ten Commandments Pt 1     Pastor Kevin Burns

10/22               The Ten Commandments Pt 1     Pastor Kevin Burns

10/29               The Ten Commandments Pt 1     Pastor Kevin Burns

11/5                 The Ten Commandments Pt 1      Pastor Kevin Burns

11/12               The Ten Commandments Pt 1      Pastor Kevin Burns

11/19               The Ten Commandments Pt 2     Rev. Georjean Blanton

11/26               The Ten Commandments Pt 2     Rev. Georjean Blanton

12/3                 The Ten Commandments Pt 2     Rev. Georjean Blanton

12/10               The Ten Commandments Pt 2     Rev. Georjean Blanton

12/17               The Ten Commandments Pt 2     Rev. Georjean Blanton

 2007 Schedule

 Cultural Diversity and Inclusion

 The words “inclusiveness and diversity” stand out as values, themes and missions for various sectors of society.  Yet, embracing diversity and inclusion is risky business!  This study challenges you to grapple with questions like these and to think more practically about the role you play in either working against diversity and inclusion or making it happen in your sphere of influence.

1/7                   Cultural Diversity & Inclusion    Rev. Bristow/Treviño

1/14                 Cultural Diversity & Inclusion    Rev. Bristow/Treviño

1/21                 Cultural Diversity & Inclusion    Rev. Bristow/Treviño

1/28                 Cultural Diversity & Inclusion    Rev. Bristow/Treviño

2/4                   Cultural Diversity & Inclusion    Rev. Bristow/Treviño

2/11                 Cultural Diversity & Inclusion    Rev. Bristow/Treviño

2/18                 Cultural Diversity & Inclusion    Rev. Bristow/Treviño

2/25                 Cultural Diversity & Inclusion    Rev. Bristow/Treviño