Foundations
The Foundations program is appropriate for all followers of Jesus. It does not assume you know anything about the Bible and will teach you basic Bible content and beliefs. These courses are for most people, but especially for those who agree with most of these statements.
- I am a new follower of Jesus.
- I don't feel like I have been taught the Bible.
- Even though I have gone to church for years, I am still not sure of what the Bible teaches or what I believe.
- I do not know where the book of Hezekiah is.
- I am not sure what a "Study Bible" is.
We encourage you to take all of the classes in Foundations, beginning with Life is a Journey. After you complete Foundations, you may want to go deeper in your biblical and theological training with classes in the BiblicalTraining Academy. Most of the Seminars are also at a Foundations level.
Core
Dr. Bert Downs
Get an overview of the Bible that puts the pieces together.
Dr. Paul House
An overview the Old Testament, its basic structure and teaching.
Dr. Bill Mounce
Learn the basic structure, stories, and characters of the Bible.
Dr. Stephen Martyn
How do you begin to grow spiritually? How do you continue to become more like Jesus?
Featured
Carl Cartee
Theology and practical suggestions for a worship pastor to plan and lead worship services and mentor his worship team.
Dr. John Piper
Christian worship emphasizes the inward experience of the heart.
Electives
Mr. Ron Toews
A life-changing discussion of what forgiveness is, and is not, and how to proceed.
Dr. Mark Strauss
This class will introduce you to the basics questions of how to study your Bible.
Dr. Paul House
The basic themes and teachings of the Old Testament.
Prof. I. Howard Marshall
These foundational teachings will help you understand what a relationship with Jesus Christ really means.
Dr. Gerry Breshears
An overview of what Christians believe, presented in clear, easy-to-understand terms.
Dr. John Piper
The famous five points of Calvinism that separates it from Roman Catholicism.
Dr. Gary Thomas
An introduction to the biblical and historical roots of Christian spirituality.
Dr. Gerry Breshears
We are created in God's image and God invites us to be co-workers with him.
Dr. John Piper
The role of prayer, meditation and fasting in the life of the believer.
Dr. John Piper
A complementation look at the relationships between men and women.
Dr. John Piper
Satan uses pleasure and pain to to prevent, weaken, and destroy believers.
Dr. Ronald Nash
An introduction to Christian philosophy.
Dr. Timothy Tennent
The basics of common religion in Africa.
Dr. Gary Lovejoy
How to walk with someone who is in depression.
Taught by a team
How can the church serve people with disabilities, and how it be served by them as well.
Dr. Don Davis
The challenges and solutions when planting churches in urban areas.
