There is a worldwide stirring of the Spirit, and people are noticing.
“A movement is being launched that is impacting and changing lives here in the United States,” Juan Bravo, a native of The Woodlands, said. “It is a gift to the church in America and around the world.”
Eduard, a pastor in Moscow, Russia, wrote this tweet in October: “I have a heart that wants to train my leaders. I now have the material and the experience to train my leaders not just by what I teach but what I live out in front of them.”
And finally, a pastor of an American church posted on Facebook, “Just finished the series, and it grew in power and response each week. Small groups using the materials are flourishing!”
The movement, material and series each person above referred to is called “Christian to the Core.” Based on the Christian leader training resources from the International Leadership Institute, it is a small group and Bible class study that has borne much fruit in the mission field and in the global church (Dr. Steve Wende and Kristen Jones recently returned from an ILI Conference in Central Asia). Now, it is being offered to American churches, and First Methodist Houston will be one of the pilot churches incorporating and implementing it.
During Lent 2012, Dr. Wende and Dr. Paul Clines will preach at both campuses on the eight core values that Christian to the Core is based on, and dozens of small groups and adult Bible classes will walk alongside the preaching series, covering the material with rich, transforming depth each week.
If you are already in a Bible class or small group, talk to your teacher or class leader about their plans for Christian to the Core. If you are not currently connected to a group, there may not be a better on-ramp than this study.
A “disciple,” as defined in the Christian to the Core material, is “someone who is living out the decision to follow Christ in everyday life. He or she is a person who knows Christ inwardly and is committed to living outwardly in love and obedience to him.”
Part of the mission of First Methodist Houston is to make disciples. Join us during Lent 2012, from February 12 to April 1, as we heed the Spirit’s stirring, and take our discipleship ministry to a whole new level.
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Sunday Bible Classes
at 9:15am
Adult Bible Hour
Teacher: Leo Tyler
Format: Lecture
Average Attendance: 75
Location: Hinson Chapel
Women of the Word
Teacher: Kathy Behrman
Format: Video/Lecture/Discussion
Average Attendance: 10-20
Location: WA 220
Open Door
Teachers: Mary Daffin, Ray Jones, Larry Harman
Format: Lecture and Discussion
Average Attendance: 20-30
Location: WA 201
Salt and Light
Teacher: Paul and Kara Conrad
Format: Discussion
Average Attendance: 15
Location: Wesley Library
Truthseekers
Teacher: Mark Harwell
Format: Lecture/Discussion
Average Attendance: 12-18
Location: WA 213
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Sunday Small Groups
at 9:15am
Encouraging Word
Teacher: Teri Marsh
Format: Discussion
Location: WA 216
Good News
Teacher: Keith West
Format: Lecture/Discussion
Location: WA 140
Journey of Friends
Teacher: Pat & Patricia Walker, Kevin O'Brien
Format: Discussion
Location: WA 218
Three Strands
Teacher: Daix and Anastasia Anderson
Format: Discussion
Location: WA 235
Proverbs 31 Women
Teacher: Tanya Sterling
Format: Discussion
Location: WA 214
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Weekday Small Groups Are Also Doing Christian To The Core
Single Young Adult Bible Study
Teacher: Ruth Chipongian
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:00pm
Location: Youth Building 114
Women's Bible Study/Crafts Gathering
Teacher: Shelley Harwell
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Youth Building 108
Covenant Bible Study
Teacher: Lenoria Walker
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00pm
Location: Wesley Academy 141
Men's Bible Study
Teacher: Chriswell Jones
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 7:00 8:00pm
Location: Wesley Academy 144
For more information, contact Debbie Wallis, Director of Connection and Discipleship Ministries at: dwallis@fmhouston.com or 713-458-4797.
Click below for the Spring 2012 Adult Sunday School brochure.