Pathway to Maturity Classes (PTM’s)

PTM Classes start up again on JANUARY 8th, 2012

Are you looking to grow deep in your knowledge of God’s Word? Are you looking to grow in respect to a particular issue or field of study? If so, please consider participating in one of our many 14 week Pathway to Maturity (PTM) Classes. Each class aims to help you by strengthening and sharpening an important area of Christian study and practice.

Please Note: ALL PTM classes meet Sunday evening from 6:00pm to 7:30pm!

Here are the classes being offered beginning January 8th, 2012...

Financial Peace University - taught by Scott Crozier

A video series that helps people dump their debt, get control of their money, and learn new behaviors around money that are founded on commitment and accountability. More than half a million families have attended FPU classes at their church, workplace, military base, local nonprofit organization, community group, or Spanish-speaking institution. The average family pays off $5,300 in debt and saves $2,700 in the first 91 days after beginning FPU and is completely out of debt, except for the mortgage, in 18 to 24 months. You'll receive a full-color FPU workbook, an audio CD library, a cash management envelope system, a best-selling book, Financial Peace University Revisited, a lifetime membership to FPU, and many helpful tidbits. The course cost for the church is $100/couple (normally $200/couple) (14 weeks)

Godly Women, Godly Men:

Measure of a Young Man (by Gene Getz) & Girls Gone Wise (by Mary Kassian) - taught by Stephen Schultze, Lora Schultze & Sr. High Leaders

Senior High students and their parents are invited to engage in the issues of becoming mature, Christ-like men and women using the curriculum noted above. Parents do not need to be in attendance for students to participate - the focus is equipping students and equipping parents to equip students in their journey of maturing as godly men and women (2 Timothy 2:22).

Format: Each night will open with praise and worship, followed by a 20-30 minute gender specific teaching time (combined parents & students) and a 30 minute small group discussion (parents and students in their own discussion groups). (14 weeks)

Life After Divorce - taught by Larry O'Brien

Today we live in a nation that has a 70% divorce rate. This course will provide the encouragement to divorced people that only God's Word can give. Those who are divorced need to learn that although divorce is extremely difficult, they can overcome and be victorious in the difficulties through the application of Biblical principles. They also need to be loved and treated as brothers and sisters who are not inferior or second-class citizens because they are divorced. (14 weeks)

Lord, Change My Attitude Before It's Too Late, Part 2 - taught by Dan Schlegel

Reverse the negativity that sabotages your happiness, and learn to foster attitudes that bring you joy! James MacDonald shows how habitual thought patterns can be changed - not overnight, but over time. You'll be amazed at what happens when you replace complaining with gratitude; criticism with love; doubt with faith, and rebellion with submission. (28 weeks)

Men's Fraternity, Part 2 - taught by Dan Kandel

The Quest for Authentic Manhood is the foundational level or ground floor of manhood. This 24-session study focuses on a man's core identity and gives an overview of basic manhood issues. It will help men deal with various identity issues by looking back at past wounds and other things that may have distorted their idea of Biblical masculinity. Throughout the course of the study, men will learn how to clearly define manhood and will finally be able to give a succinct and passionate answer to the questions, "What is a man?" and "What am I living to be?" This captivating journey helps men: 1) Resolve wounds from their past 2) Embrace a Biblical definition of manhood 3) Develop their own personal manhood plan. (28 weeks)

Theology: The Purpose is to Do Theology, Part 2 - taught by Don Pagdin

The purpose of this class is to DO theology rather than outsource theology. Looking at different views (within church orthodoxy) on a certain doctrine (Soteriology this term) and then testing them against Scripture to build a theology. We pray that this class will be a "safe place" to gather and discuss different ideas. Ultimately our goal in doing theology (God-study) is to know God better and live a life that reflects that fellowship with God. We don't or at least we shouldn't do theology just to gain head knowledge in order to win a debate. (28 weeks)

Worldview - taught by Steve Nichols

"Do you really believe that what you believe is really real?" This is a complicated question, but one that Christians must be able to give an account. During our course, we will discuss the complexities of our ever-changing culture by applying a comprehensive Biblical worldview to subjects such as theology, philosophy, ethics, biology, psychology, sociology, law, politics, economics, and history. We will learn that a Biblical worldview is the one worldview that provides a consistent and truthful explanation regarding all areas of life. Considering the times in which we are living, this course is a must and vital for all ages. (14 weeks)

Prayer on the Porch - this outreach is led/facilitated by Joe & Ruth Futrell

This is an Outreach Opportunity. If you're interested in reaching out to those in the neighborhoods surrounding HSC with informational packets (including a gospel tract), praying with them, and when the opportunity presents itself, sharing the goodnews of the gospel, then this ministry opportunity is for you! We go our in groups of 2-4, depending on how many show up on any given evening, so you have the support of others. (14 weeks)