3039 Brook Highland Parkway Birmingham, AL  35242 Phone (205) 991-1978 Fax (205) 991-1979

Welcome to CrossBridge Church of Christ
"It's about a Life Walk with Jesus."

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Sunday Morning Connections

Adult Education Ministry

Since the beginning of time, God relentlessly has pursued a meaningful relationship with humankind.  This longing found its greatest expression when Jesus, "the exact representation of His beginning" (Hebrews 1:3), entered our world, inviting us to "learn" from Him (Matthew 11:29).

This call to discipleship is the driving force behind CrossBridge's Adult Education ministry.  The curriculum, taught be devoted, qualified Christians, is designed to bridge the gap between intellectual knowledge and practical application of God's Word.  The ultimate goal of the program is to lead its participants into a real, and joyfully obedient, relationship with our Savior.

Core Principles

    To at least point toward that lofty goal, the adult curriculum is founded on the following core principles:

        Engage Scripture - God's word is one complete, divine revelation to make known to us the "mystery of [God's] will, according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ."  (Ephesians 1:9)

        Experience God - God sent His Son that we might know God (John 14:9).  The Word and God are inseparable: "in the beginning was the Word and the World was with God and the Word was God (John 1:1).

        Enter into Grace - God's word is His communication to His adopted children and God's invitation for all humankind to enter His family.  The Word reveals, not only the secrets of life, hope, and peace, but also the way to grace.

        Express God's Love - An intentional study of God's word reminds us that "faith expressing itself in love" is all that really counts (Galatians 5:6).

        Enthusiasm for Service - As we mature in our relationship with God, we will become "a people of His very own, eager to do what is good (Titus 1:14).

As indicated by these core principles, the curriculum has been designed to engaged Scripture that results in experiencing God so that we might enter into His grace, express His love to each other, and become involved in service to others.  We sincerely pray that the Adult Education Ministry will inspire its participants to engage God while they connect with others.

9:00-9:15  Fellowship, Sharing, and Prayer
9:15-9:45  Discussion Time  

Sunday Morning
Adult Learning Opportunities
Summer Quarter
June 1—August 31

Biblical Insights for Parents—This study will seek to lay the groundwork for your parenting no matter where you are in the process. We will try to facilitate discussions that focus on biblical parenting, providing parents with a vehicle to train their child’s heart and not simply outward behavior.
Facilitated by: Lynn Gurganus and Charlie Vifquain                                                     Downstairs Classroom

Out of the Depths: Finding life through the Psalms—Join this study of the book of Psalms as we learn how to apply this ancient book to our lives today. We'll walk through the different types of Psalms and discover how they can bring depth to our prayer and worship life.
Facilitated by: Tim Stettheimer and Greg Miles                                                                   Auditorium

A Refreshing Breeze—A Disruptive Wind: A Look at the Ministry of the Holy Spirit—Using 1 Corinthians 12-14 as its base text, this class will explore the role of the Holy Spirit in the body of Christ. It will follow closely Paul’s discussion of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the Corinthian community, the confusion surrounding them, the disruption they caused, and the ultimate purpose for them. We also will consider the work of the Holy Spirit in the body of Christ today.
Facilitated by: Garry Brantley                                                                                               Conference Room
 

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Last Modified:    06/26/2008