Clusters
Sunday and Midweek Adult Discipleship Opportunities
What is a Cluster?
This opportunity will feature a new approach to adult discipleship engagement under the broader title of clusters. By basic definition, clusters involve smaller collections of people (approximately 12) that gather in the interests of advancing personal growth and reproductive discipleship influence.
Weekly cluster gatherings generally feature homework assignments, and they prioritize interactive engagement during scheduled meetings. The weekly homework assignments will require a completion time of approximately one hour.
Feel free to contact Chris Lentz if you have questions.
Advancing the Kingdom
A Collaborative Journey of Knowing, Growing, and Going
The Advancing the Kingdom clusters will include three distinct participation opportunities, with two of these options occurring on Sunday morning during the second or third hour, and the other option occurring on Tuesday evening (women only). Specific times are identified below. All of these clusters will utilize the Rose Guide to Discipleship as the core curriculum.
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A key structural goal within the Advancing the Kingdom clusters includes mixing individuals who are less seasoned in their faith with those who are further along in their faith journey. In both cases, the idea of learning with the intention to reproduce will include a primary point of emphasis. Those interested in participating in one of the Advancing the Kingdom clusters will incur a $20 expense* (scholarships available as needed) to cover costs associated with full color copies, a binder, and a book that will be utilized to address issues of Christian identity.
*Payment can be made electronically at the time of registration or via cash/personal check at the first cluster session.
Two copies of the Rose Guide to Discipleship are available at Grace Central and can be reviewed as desired before making a decision about registering for this cluster.
SUNDAY (September 7-May 31):
Facilitators: James and Missy Jolliff
Time: 9:45 – 11:00 AM
Location: Room 109
Facilitators: Chris Lentz and Ken Johnson
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Location: Room 109
MIDWEEK:
Facilitators: Kristi Grimes and Jennifer Hill
Tuesdays: 6:30 - 7:45 PM
Dates: September 16-May 5
Location: Room 102
Women Only!
Classes
Sunday Morning Adult Discipleship Opportunities
The following Sunday Adult Class will encompass the full ministry year.
Formal registration for this class has closed; feel free to
contact Chris Lentz if you have questions.
Exploring the
Old Testament
A Journey of Information and Inspiration
September 7, 2025 – May 31, 2026
This class will include three unique parts. In Part One, we gain an understanding of how the 66 books of the Bible came to be. In Part Two, we turn our attention to the Old Testament and begin by constructing a free-hand map of Israel and answer the questions: 1) Where did important events occur? 2) Why did various empires desire to gain control of this area? and 3) Why did God choose this tiny land bridge of geography to bring glory to Himself? In Part Three, we engage in a synopsis of each Old Testament book through exploring key elements such as characters, themes, and important historical details. Through it all, we will discover that God is not full of anger, wrath, and judgment, but rather faithfulness, patience, and love.
*A book by the title of Introducing the Old Testament is highly recommended as a supplement to classroom instruction. This book can be purchased on Amazon at a cost of $10.92.
Teachers: Dan Cheek, Stephen Smith, and Josh Turner
Time: 9:50 – 10:50 AM
Location: Adult Central
The following Sunday discipleship opportunities are offered continuously and require no registration. You are welcome to join them at any time.
8:30 am
Young and Growing Families ​
The Young & Growing Families class offers an adult discussion-based arrangement that is designed to mirror the Gospel Project curriculum being taught on Sunday mornings within GraceKids Sunday School. The common demographic includes young parents (20's-40's). Parents accompanying infants are welcome to attend with their children.
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Style: Study/Discussion
Leader: Tim and Margie Brown
Location: Room 110
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9:50 am
Bereans
(all adults)
The Bereans class is centered around Bible studies, through guided discussion. The common age demographic for this class is middle age to older adults; however, participation is open to those across
all age categories.
Style: Group Discussion
Leader: Charles Saff
Location: Room 106
Growing Families
(primarily young families)
The Growing Families class is structured around Bible and topical studies that occur through guided discussion. The common age demographic for this class includes younger couples (20’s–40’s) with or without children.
Style: Study/Discussion
​​Leaders: Darren and Leslie Moe
Location: Room 110
Koinonia
​(all adults)
Koinonia attracts mature believers as well as younger seekers. Sessions are primarily lecture style with heavy emphasis on applying biblical study to the issues of real life, with the ultimate goal of personally knowing the Lord Jesus Christ. The weekly presentation of various topics usually follows an eight-week series format. The group offers fellowship, sharing of testimonies, praise, and prayer requests, as well as outstanding weekly snacks.
Style: Lecture/Discussion
Leader: George Velius
Location: Hope Hall
Sojourners
​(all adults)
The Sojourners class is primarily committed to engaging in Bible studies through a lecture and discussion setting and is designed to accommodate adults across all age categories.
Style: Lecture/Discussion
Leader: John Krug
Location: Room 102
11:15 am
Beacons of Light
(single adults 45 and older)
This class is designed to bring together single adults who are age 45+ for the purpose of engaging in fellowship and Bible study. This ministry also offers planned social gatherings monthly.
Style: Teaching/Discussion
Leader: Pat Turner
Location: Hope Hall
College-Age Adults
(ages 18-25)
This class will provide biblical studies, both book-based and topical, that are relevant to this important transition period in an adult's life.
Style: Study/Discussion
Leader: Randy and Tricia Barton
Location: Room 110
Prayer Group
Meet for an informal time of conversational prayer for the ministries and staff of Grace Community Chapel.
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Time: 8:30, 9:50 and 11:15 am
Location: Conference Room in the Main Office
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(CLICK HERE to submit a prayer request.)