Have you tried to read the Bible, but got confused or bored, so you stopped? Maybe you’re curious about the Bible, but you’re too intimidated to open it up. Maybe you’ve been to church, and they started talking about Moses or 2 Kings or the epistles, and you had no idea what they were talking about, but you were too embarrassed to ask someone about it.

Getting Started with the Bible is for you. This course begins from the basics, explaining what the Bible is, where it came from, how it’s organized, and what it contains. By the end, you'll also learn a simple approach to reading any passage of Scripture and discovering practical truths you can apply to your life. No prior knowledge of the Bible is necessary.

This online course is available on YouTube and suitable for individual study at your own pace or in a group setting.

Having the right tools for the job makes all the difference. In this highly interactive, hands-on workshop, you will gain the necessary tools for studying and correctly handling the Word of God in order to give you confidence to study the Bible for yourself, engage in Bible study in a group setting, and integrate your prayer life with your Bible study. Since a large portion of the workshop is dedicated to learning how to use the tools in a good study Bible, every participant is required to bring an approved study Bible to the class, such as the NIV Study Bible. This class assumes basic knowledge of the Bible–for example, the difference between the Old and New Testament, knowing what the Gospels are, who Paul is, and the general storyline of the BIble. Someone who is brand new to the Bible should take our “Getting Started with the Bible” class first.

No dates for this class are currently on the calendar, but any future dates will be posted here when they are scheduled.

Outreach doesn't have to feel awkward or out of reach. In Outreach 101, practical teaching and hands-on activities will equip you to share the gospel with our community or your neighbor.

Next offering:
Streamwood Campus
Sunday, July 12, immediately after service at 11:30am

Frequency: Once a quarter
Location: St. Charles/South Elgin Campus
Do you want to join a Community Group, or are you interested in learning more? Each quarter, we host a one-time session where you can hear about the vision behind Community Groups, what to expect, and how to get started. Whether this is your first time exploring a Community Group or you've been in several Community Groups before — this is for you!