Him we proclaim, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man mature in Christ.
Colossians 1:28

Join us this January for an online forum as we read Timothy Keller’s Reason for God.  Keller uses literature, philosophy, real-life conversations, and reasoning to explain how faith in a Christian God is a soundly rational belief held by thoughtful people of intellectual integrity.  For more info, visit watermarkblogs.org/shelflife.

Join us this spring for one of several core classes covering topics that are foundational to the Christian faith.  There will be a time for fellowship and dinner will be provided starting at 6:30pm each night. 

Childcare is available upon registration. DEADLINE FOR CHILDCARE IS JANUARY 11 by 10am.  The classes will run from January 14 – February 11 on Thursday nights (5 weeks) from 6:30-8:30pm. Cost is $10 plus the price of the book for your course. Location: Watermark Tower.

Select ONE course from the following list. Click HERE to sign up!

• The Keys to Effective Bible Study: How to Read, Interpret and Apply the Bible  (Teachers: Patrick Blocker and David Morrison) 7-8:30pm
  Are you unsure how to read, interpret and apply the Bible?  Would you like to get more out of your time in God’s Word?  Discover an easy, practical approach to unlocking the meaning of Scripture

• Cover to Cover: Understanding the Story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation (Teachers: Blake Holmes & Bobby Crotty) 7-8:30pm
  Don't be confused or intimidated by the who, what and when of the Bible.  Understand the "big picture" of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation in a creative and memorable way.

• Answering the Tough Ones: How to Answer the Five Most Commonly Asked Questions of the Christian Faith (Teacher: Aaron Graft and Jeff Hewitt) 7-8:30pm
  Questions we will discuss:
  1. How do you explain evil & suffering? 2. Does science contradict the Bible? 3. What happens to the person who dies never having read the bible or heard of Jesus? 4. Is the Bible truth – has anything in it been disproved and is what we have now faithful to the original autographs? 5. Was the resurrection real and who is Jesus?

• Sharing Your Faith with Authenticity: Develop the Confidence to Share Your Story of Grace and the Truth of the Gospel with Others (Teacher: Bill Roberson) 7-8:30pm
  Every follower of Christ is called to tell others the Good News of our Lord and Savior.  In this class we will explore creative and practical ways to reach friends, family and (gasp!) even strangers with the Gospel.  We will discuss ideas for starting conversations and answering common questions.  We will also cover methods for effectively following up new believers to the point where they are equipped to spiritually reproduce in the lives of others. 

• Find Your Mission: Understanding How God Has Uniquely Gifted You to Serve (Teacher: Wes Butler) 7-8:30pm
  What does it look like to live “on mission”?  This class will help you identify God’s global mission for all followers, your unique role in carrying out that mission, the mission opportunities all around you each and every day, and will supply you with the tools and resources for being effective in your personal mission field.

• Hope Lives: Doing Your Part to Combat Poverty and Care for the “Least of These” (Teachers: Jeff Ward and Jennifer Lewis) 7-8:30pm
  Put your compassion into action as you learn about the causes of poverty, the biblical response to needs around us, and explore the ways in which you are uniquely gifted to respond.  There will be opportunities not only to learn about poverty, but to “experience” its effects.  Our hope is that you will leave this class more equipped to engage our community and the world, with a renewed connection to and deeper understanding of the gospel, and with tangible ways in which you can love and serve our community and our world.

• MoneyWise: A Biblical Approach to Managing Your Finances (Teacher: John Cox) 7-8:30pm
  

  In this course we will explore what God's Word says about money and our opportunity to glorify Him through how we manage His resources.  The topics we will address include (a) God's purpose with money; (b) lifestyle, spending and budgeting; (c) debt; (d) giving; (e) saving, investing, and assets.  The class will be interactive with several practical exercises throughout.

This spring’s studies will follow the Join the Journey reading plan as we read through the four Gospels.  Jesus said, “Everyone who hears these words of mine and does them is like a wise man who built his house on rock.” (Matthew 7: 24)  These studies will transform how you live your life on a daily basis. 

Women’s Bible Study: The Wednesday morning study begins January 20 at 10:30 a.m. (Cost: $20) Childcare provided for Wednesday study if registered online beforehand.  Click HERE to sign up for the Wednesday study. The Thursday night study begins February 18 at 7:00 p.m. (Cost: $20) Click HERE to sign up for the Thursday study.

Men’s Bible Study - Summit: The Summit 10-week Bible study begins Thursday, February 18, at 6:30 a.m. Teachers: Dean Macfarlan, Scott Coy, Blake Holmes & Bobby Crotty.  (Cost: $30) Click HERE to sign up for Summit.

We have compiled several different Bible study options for our community groups to choose from. We have different types of studies through Old Testament books, New Testament books and topical issues. Get more information on our studies.

Below are links to websites that provide helpful online Bible study tools, online texts, apologetics material, and biblical insight into culturally relevant topics.

• Crosswalk.com
• Bible Gateway
• Christianity Today
• The Christian Research Institute
• Probe Ministries

If you have any questions or comments, or you would like to speak with someone in the Equipping Ministry at Watermark, please contact Julie Penuel.