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Grand Slam Discipleship!!
Life Development Process (C.L.A.S.S.)
New Hope Christian Fellowship has a unique program called C.L.A.S.S.- Christian Life And Service Seminars. Each base on the diamond below represents a different level of spiritual discovery and training. Classes on each of our purposes give members tools and knowledge to know, grow, serve, share and worship Jesus Christ in their lives every day. We invite you to take the next step in your walk with Christ and become a Grand Slam Disciple as you complete all of the available classes.
C.L.A.S.S. 101 - Membership
This class is a basic introduction to our church family, designed to clearly explain who and what our church is about. You will be given an opportunity to become a member of the church family at the end of this class. This class is taught by Pastor Nathan.
C.L.A.S.S. 201 - Maturity
This class focuses on the four basic habits every Christian needs to develop in order to grow to spiritual maturity. You'll also find out how you can become involved in maturity ministries at New Hope, like Sunday School, Bible studies, the prayer ministry and more. The Membership Class is a pre-requisite for this class.
C.L.A.S.S. 301 - Ministry
This class helps people discover their God-given area of ministry. It is our prayer that every believer in Jesus Christ will find an area to serve the Lord. You'll also get an overview of ministry opportunities available at our church, and see ways you can "plug in" to make a difference. As you read the descriptions of the ministries of our church, it is also our prayer that exciting new ministries will emerge. Jesus' words in Matthew 25 serve as great motivation, "I was hungry and you fed me, ...thirsty and you gave me drink, ...needed clothes and you clothed me, ...sick and you cared for me, ...in prison and you visited me. Whenever you have done this for the least person, you did it for me." The Maturity Class is a pre-requisite for this class.
C.L.A.S.S. 401 - Mission
This class focuses on discovering God's mission in the world and the role that we are to play in that mission. Our mission as a church is to help people everywhere discover the God given purpose for their lives! God's purpose helps us as individuals to discover what will be the center of our life, the contribution of our life and the communication of our life-our unique life message. You'll find out how New Hope members are involved in sharing their faith and helping others around the corner and across the globe. Also receive an up-to-date list of mission opportunities that you can be a part of.
Discover Church Membership C.L.A.S.S. 101
You were designed to be a part of a church family. And that’s exactly what New Hope Christian Fellowship is intended to be – your family. That’s why at we want to share with you what we believe and where we’re going.
CLASS 101 is the basic introduction to our church family designed to clearly explain who and what our church is. The CLASS is divided into four sessions covering: Our Salvation, Our Statements, Our Strategy and Our Structure and is taught by our Pastor Nathan Schroeder. This is a great opportunity to learn about New Hope and get to know others.
You don’t have to become a member to attend it – it’s just for your information. We’ll explain what we believe, how we operate, and the history of our church. We’ll answer your questions, share information on our church’s future plans, and how you may become a member. At the end of the CLASS there will be an opportunity for you to decide whether to complete the process and become a member or wait and decide at another time. No pressure whatsoever, we want you to be comfortable with whichever you choose to do. Come join us in CLASS 101, find out what we’re all about.
Discover Spiritual Maturity - C.L.A.S.S. 201
Contrary to popular belief, spiritual maturity is far more than merely having Bible knowledge. It's a way of life! In Class 201, we learn how to develop habits of spiritual discipline in our lives which build our faith and prayer life, increase our understanding of God's word, and get us connected with other Christians. Whether you are a brand new believer or have been a Christian for years, this class is for you.
In Class 201, the following subjects are taught in depth:
- Discipleship - What does it really mean?
- Scripture memorization and meditation - Learn to study the Bible on your own
- Scripture application - Where the rubber meets the road
- Developing a "DQT" (daily quiet time)
- Prayer - How do I really get my prayers answered?
- Tithing - Learn how to give back to God with a cheerful heart!
- Fellowship - Connecting with others in Bible study
Class 101 is a prerequisite for Class 201. This class is held once each month.
Discover Your Ministry - C.L.A.S.S. 301
God didn’t design ministry for just the few with seminary degrees. Here at New Hope we believe that every member of our church is a minister. God has a unique purpose for you and we have a special place of service that will allow you to fulfill God's purpose for your life.
We’ve found that the happiest people at New Hope are those who have discovered their SHAPE and found ways to serve. We are committed to helping you find a ministry that best matches the distinct way God made you. When you serve in a ministry based on your SHAPE, you are fulfilled and you play a major role in helping touch lives here at New Hope.
This is what CLASS 301 is all about. Through the SHAPE process, you’ll learn how God can use your Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality and Experience to minister to others in need.
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First, God gave you a special ability when you started following Him. We call this a spiritual gift. God gives us this gift to build up our church family and reach out to the world with Christ’s love.
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Second, God gives each of us a unique passion for particular activities, subjects and circumstances. God uses those thing we feel deeply about to show us where we can serve without quickly burning out.
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Third, you have abilities, given to you before you accepted Christ, that God can use. Those abilities will help you in a ministry.
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Fourth, God can use your personality. God can use all of us, whether we’re extroverts or introverts; we enjoy routine or variety.
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Finally, God has placed a multitude of experiences in your life to help mold you for ministry. God can use many of our experiences in our background to help heal hurts in our church and in our community.
After you finish C.L.A.S.S. 301, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with one of our ministry team leaders. They will help you find a ministry in our church where you will feel fulfilled and see results.
Discover Your Mission - C.L.A.S.S. 401
Class 401 is an exciting class that will help you discover how you can become a part of God’s work in the world. You’ll learn what it means to have a life mission that is based on the mission of Jesus Christ and how to effectively impact your part of the world and beyond. We’ll give you practical help in writing “your life story”, and some tools for sharing your faith with your friends confidently.
You’ll also find out more about the Global Vision of New Hope, how to share your faith in a conversational manner and how to get in on what God is doing in the world.
