The Church at Brook Hills

Institute for Disciple-Making

Spring 2012 Schedule and Registration

Please note:  Registration begins Monday, January 9th at 8:00am. If you click on the registration links below you will be taken to a page that says registration is closed. Registration will open, however, at this date and time.

Each class is $35. Registrations are final, and payments are non-refundable.

Spring 2012 Offerings
Class	Day	Time	Room	Registration
Religions of the World Jonathan B.	Wednesday	6:30-8:00pm	M17	Click HERE.
Evangelism and Missions Dr. David Platt and Jonathan B.	Sunday	4:00-6:00pm	M17	Click HERE.
Christian Theology 2 Dr. Bart Box	Sunday	6:00-8:00pm	M17	Click HERE.

 

Class Descriptions

Religions of the World, WR101 - This course is designed as an introduction to the major world religions. Students will receive an overview of Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Animism, and Atheism as well as examine the history, beliefs and practices of each. The goal is to prepare students to understand contemporary world religions and be able to competently and accurately respond to them from a Christian world view. Classes will begin Wednesday, January 25.

Evangelism and Missions, EV101 - Making disciples involves proclaiming the gospel here in Birmingham and around the world. This class will provide biblical, theological, and practical training in how to share our faith and spend our lives for the sake of God's glory among the nations. Classes will begin Sunday, February 5.

Christian Theology 2, TH102-A - This course involves a biblical and systematic study of the doctrines of the work of Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Church, and last things. Classes will begin Sunday, January 22. (No prerequisite required)

Philosophy of Ministry

The Institute for Disciple-Making at Brook Hills seeks to align itself with and support the Vision, Mission and Goal of this faith family.

• We seek to glorify God by loving Him with all of our heart, soul, and mind (Matt. 22:37). His character, will, and ways are infinitely worthy of our reverent and serious contemplation.

• We seek to make disciples by teaching the Word of God. Jesus commanded His followers to make disciples by baptizing and teaching (Matt. 28:19-20). Disciples are sanctified by the truth; God’s Word is the truth (Jn. 17:17).

• We seek to make disciples of all nations by learning for the sake of others around the world (Matt. 28:19). Our efforts here are intended for world impact.

We are persuaded by God’s Word that the best context for the training of God’s people to fulfill God’s mission is the local church. This training includes the preparation of church leaders in numerous capacities—small group leadership, worship leadership, pastoral ministry, missionary service, and much more.

God in his grace has so gifted the church with evangelists, pastors, and teachers that His bride is able to “equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ” (Eph. 4:11-13). Therefore, we seek to provide high quality biblical and theological training in the context of the local church.

Courses Taught

These non-accredited classes will be taught through The Church at Brook Hills in a rotating fashion. Attendance will be open to all who are interested in receiving further biblical and theological training. Class attendance and completion of class assignments is expected of all participants.