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

Women’s Bible Study:

In 2010-2011 we will study two of the major prophets of the Old Testament (Daniel in the fall and Isaiah in the spring). Don’t be intimidated by this often overlooked portion of Scripture. The faith of these two prophets will inspire and encourage you toward a deeper trust in God. The study includes a large group teaching time along with small group discussion.

Fall 2010
The Wednesday morning study begins September 8  from 10:30 a.m - noon. The study will meet for 11 weeks through November 17. Childcare and the Children's program is FULL, but you can sign up to be on a waitlist.  Click HERE to sign up for the Wednesday study. Teachers: Lucina Thompson, Cynthia Culver, and more. (Cost: $20)

The Thursday night study begins September 9 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and ends on November 18.  Click HERE to sign up for the Thursday study. Teachers: Jeanie Cox, Ann Holford and Cynthia Culver. (Cost: $20)

Men's Breakfast: 

Join us Thursday, September 9 at 6:30 am for a Watermark Men's Breakfast. We'll hear from Todd Wagner on the importance of leading well and also get a preview of Summit Men's Bible Study. Invite a friend and enjoy a FREE breakfast with us. Click HERE to sign up now.

Men’s Fall Bible Study:

Summit: Learn...Live...Lead. Summit seeks to equip men to live and lead effectively as followers of Christ. This fall's study 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) Join us every Thursday morning at 6:30am in the Worship Center starting September 16. Cost: $30. Click HERE to sign up for the study.

Join us in August 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. The classes will run from August 5 – September 2 on Thursday nights (5 weeks) from 6:30-8:30pm. Cost is $20 plus the price of the book for your course. Location: Watermark Worship Center.

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 (Teachers: 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 (Teachers: Wes Butler and Bryan Jackson) 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 Clouse) 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.
  

• Know What You Believe: Connecting Faith and Truth (Teacher: David Howard) 7-8:30pm
  What does the Christian faith teach about God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit? Why should the Bible be trusted as the Word of God? What do I need to know about angels, Satan and demons? In this class, we will discuss the essential truths of Christianity in order to deepen our relationship with Christ.

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.