Classes

Abuse Recovery (SoulCare)

SoulCare is a safe place for those wounded by physical, emotional, spiritual, verbal, or sexual abuse. Both the abused and the abuser are among the wounded. Wounds are sometimes obvious and sometimes hidden deep within. They shape and distort the self-image and damage the way a person relates to others. Most people have wounds from some form of abuse. SoulCare classes provide safe, confidential small groups where people can work toward change. The leaders offer their stories as fellow travelers on the journey to healing, and encourage group members to share their stories. Because these leaders have known wounding and experienced grace, they are able to offer hope to others who are hurting. SoulCare is a 13-week class which begins each meeting as a large group and then divides into small, facilitator-based groups. Participants agree to confidentiality in the small group, regular attendance, respect for others, honesty, and a commitment to self-care. Church attendance is not a requirement, although SoulCare is a Bible-based program, grounded in the belief of the atoning work of Jesus Christ, the son of God, and the healing ministry of the Holy Spirit.

Addiction Recovery (Life Recovery & Set Free)

To guide and support the continuous process of staying clean from alcohol, chemical dependency, eating disorders, and sexual addiction.

Adolescent Recovery (Life Hurts, God Heals)

Let's face it, sometimes Life Hurts! If you're dealing with pain (who isn't), then Life Hurts God Heals is for you! An 8-week, faith-based group for teenagers wanting to deal better with challenging life issues. Separate classes for SrHi (grades 9-12) and JrHi (grades 6-8) students.

Anger Management

Everyone experiences anger. Jesus displayed anger at the temple in Capernaum (John 2:12-25). God was angry with Solomon (1 Kings 11:9). God was angry with Israel (2 Kings 17:18). Jesus was angry with the Pharisees (Mark 3:5). Anger itself is not sinful. However, God tells us "'In your anger do not sin': Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold" (Ephesians 4:26-27). "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you" (Ephesians 4:31-32). Learn how to better manage your anger by: 1) Identifying what triggers your anger, 2) Finding hope to change learned patterns of thought and behavior that feed your anger, 3) Discovering how our emotions can fuel our anger, and 4) Uncovering how bitter roots of our past can create a harbor for our anger.

Conflict Resolution - The Peacemaker

A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict. Uses the book by Ken Sande. Facilitator: Attorney Bill Clifford. How should God's people use His Word to resolve family, church, business, and employment disputes? According to the four G's of biblical peacemaking: Glorify God, Get the Log Out of Your Eye, Gently Restore, Go and Be Reconciled. Basic Biblical principles used to work through small disagreements are the same principles used to resolve multi-milliondollar disputes.

Depression Class

Using the Freedom from Depression Workbook, by Drs. Les Carter and Frank Minrith, and Overcoming Depression by Neil T. & Joanne Anderson, you'll gain an understanding of depression and evaluate your emotions in light of many contributing factors, including medical or physiological, and major stressors or life adjustments. The Freedom from Depression class is a 13-week program, offered twice a year.

DivorceCare®

There aren't many people around you who understand the pain your separation or divorce has caused. To you. Your family. Your friends. That's the reason for DivorceCare. It's a special weekly support group and seminar conducted by people who understand what you are experiencing. Most importantly, you'll learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. DivorceCare features 13 dynamic video seminars featuring 32 renowned experts on divorce and recovering, including Kay Arthur, Dr. Les Carter, Dr. Tony Evans, and many others.

Financial Management

Pulling the best from several books plus life experience, this course will present a practical, do-able approach to managing finances. Whether you feel your finances are in order or you feel you are sinking financially, you will benefit from this course. Taught by Pastor Kay Stepp.

Employment Transition

Employment Transition is a Christ-centered, non-denominational support group designed to help individuals who have either lost a job or are transitioning between jobs. The group also provides networking opportunities with both those who are transitioning between jobs and HR professionals. The support group also provides practical skills such as interview training and resume writing to help with the job-search process.

The Employment Transition group meets the third Tuesday of each month.

Gambling Recovery

The purpose of Life Recovery ministry is to fellowship and celebrate God's healing power in our lives through the "8 Recovery Principles." This experience allows us to "be changed." By working and applying these Biblical principles, we begin to grow spiritually. We become free from our addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors. This freedom creates peace, serenity, joy and most importantly, a stronger personal relationship with God and others. As we progress through the program we discover our personal, loving and forgiving Higher Power - Jesus Christ, the one and only true Higher Power.

GriefShare

GriefShare is a 13-week video seminar designed to help those who have experienced grief successfully travel the journey from mourning to joy. You are welcome to begin attending the GriefShare group at any session. Each is "self-contained," so you do not have to attend in sequence. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any of the videos you have not seen.

Marriage Enrichment

Marriage Enrichment is designed for married couples and focuses on relationship building, budget and financial management, communication skills, conflict resolution, marriage expectations and roles, extended family relationships, and more. Marriage Enrichment will utilize an extensive couple inventory to identify areas of need of special focus.

Marriage Preparation

Pre-marriage preparation is designed for engaged couples and/or marriage-minded couples and individuals. Topics such as expectations in marriage, myths associated with marriage, mutual respect, communication skills, conflict resolution, compatibility, and more are covered.  Pre-marriage preparation will utilize an extensive couple inventory to identify areas of special focus.

Marriage Sustainers

An inventory will be given at the beginning of this class for each couple to identify strengths and areas of growth in their relationship. Topics of discussion will be conflict resolution, problem solving, effective communication, stress reduction, mutual respect, financial management, and budgeting, relational dynamics.

Sexual Addiction Recovery

The purpose of Life Recovery ministry is to fellowship and celebrate God's healing power in our lives through the "8 Recovery Principles." This experience allows us to "be changed." By working and applying these Biblical principles, we begin to grow spiritually. We become free from our addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors. This freedom creates peace, serenity, joy and most importantly, a stronger personal relationship with God and others. As we progress through the program we discover our personal, loving and forgiving Higher Power - Jesus Christ, the one and only true Higher Power.

Weight Loss

Giving Christ First Place™ is the Bible's way to weight loss. We have 10 commitments to the Spirit, Soul, and Body. For the Spirit, we are committed to Bible Study, Bible Reading, Memory Verses, and Quiet Time. For the Soul, we are committed to Attendance, Encouragement, and Prayer. And for the Body, we are committed to Live It, Commitment Record, and Exercise.