Education

School For Christian Growth

FREE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND BIBLE KNOWLEDGE CLASSES

IN-PERSON AND ONLINE

School for Christian Growth is part of First Assembly of God’s Christian education and Bible knowledge development ministry. It provides various twelve-week classes in a trimester cycle for learning, training and equipping in Bible knowledge, Christian growth, development and ministry. The objective is for every student to learn and experience 2 Timothy 3:16–17:

“Every Scripture has been written by the Holy Spirit, the breath of God. It will empower you by its instruction and correction, giving you the strength to take the right direction and lead you deeper into the path of godliness. Then you will be God’s servant, fully mature and perfectly prepared to fulfill any assignment God gives you.”

Classes are designed to help students experience God; be made complete in Him; and be prepared and equipped for every good work for His kingdom.  We put in place teaching that is sound, anointed, practical and impactful to all areas of Christian life, walk and ministry. Students will:

  • Be TAUGHT the Word of God 
  • Be able to APPLY the Word of God 
  • Be TRANSFORMED by the Word of God 
  • Be EFFECTIVE ministers according to the Word of God

We will be providing classes in-person and on Zoom for all Regions and their communities.  We are trusting that many lives will be touched, transformed and equipped for greater works for God’s kingdom.

STUDENT TESTIMONIES

THURSDAY CLASSES

The Book of Ephesians: Basic Training to be Battle Ready

Candace Yee (Room 207)
Thursdays @ 6:30 PM

The book of Ephesians is a comprehensive study of doctrinal truths packed into 6 chapters. It is a vital study for all Christians – especially with the spiritual battles taking place in the world today. Ephesians covers basic training in God’s plan and purpose through the ages, the identity and unity of believers in the body of Christ, and principles for godly relationships. These lessons prepare believers to then effectively put on the armor of God to engage in spiritual warfare. This class will put students on a track that takes them from Basic Training to being Battle Ready in 12 classes. If you are serious about wielding the full power of your sword of truth, then this class is for you.

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The Four Laws of Love: Guaranteed Success for Every Married Couple

Emmanuel & Christalyn Orupabo (Room 206)
Thursdays @ 6:30 PM

God created love and marriage, and He created laws to guide and guard them. When God’s laws are honored, marriage is the safest relationship on the earth, and the love we need is promoted and protected within it. When God’s laws are violated—knowingly or unknowingly—it diminishes, or even destroys the environment necessary for true and lasting love. The Four Laws of Love, by Jimmy Evans, is a field guide for growing in intimacy, strengthening your marriage, and deepening your faith. This 12-week course will equip you with practical Biblical principles to experience more joy and a deeper partnership with your spouse in a Christ-centered marriage.

*Book purchase recommended.

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Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God

Tim & Joni Pagud (Room 117)
Thursdays @ 6:30 PM

Would you like to know God in a real and personal way, able to recognize His voice and understand His will for your life? If you said, “Yes!”, this course is for you. With the Holy Spirit as your personal teacher, Henry and Richard Blackaby will be your guides to a deeper walk with God to experience the reality of His presence in your life. This course will open your eyes and ears to know where God is working so you can join Him in His work and experience life in its fullest measure. Jesus said, My Father is always at His work to this very day, and I, too, am working…the Son can only do what He sees His Father doing (John 5:17-18). Join us and imagine all that can be accomplished through your obedience.

*Workbook purchase highly recommended.

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Learning Logos Bible Software

Pastor Chad Germany (Room 202)
Thursdays @ 6:30 PM

Logos Bible Software is the most powerful Bible study software available today. From simple Bible study to advanced studies – Logos is a platform that can grow with you. Join us for 12 weeks as we learn how to properly study the Bible using the powerful features in Logos 9.

Participation in the course requires a computer.

Key Lessons:

  • Installing and setting up Logos
  • The 4 steps of the Bible study
  • Searching the scriptures with Logos
  • Understanding the Logos workspace
  • Exploring the historical context of a Biblical passage
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SUNDAY CLASSES

Living in God’s Best

Steve Yoshimoto (Prayer Room)
Sundays @ 8:30 AM

Did you know that divine health and prosperity are better than divine healing and provision? If you live in divine health and prosperity, you won’t need a miracle to get healed or to pay your bill. If you can’t see the difference between the two, you may have visited God’s best instead of truly living in it.
Most Christians live in a place where it’s just a matter of time before there’s a crisis in their lives and they need a miracle. You might think it would be wonderful to go from miracle to miracle, but that means you’d also be going from crisis to crisis. Miracles are great when you need one, but you weren’t meant to continually get by on them. God wants to change where you live. Let Andrew Wommack show you how to live in God’s best.

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The Book of Judges: A Faithful, Loving God to An Unfaithful People

Angel Fredeluces (Room 102)
Sundays @ 8:30 AM

In the Book of Judges, the people of Israel were no longer relying on God as they did when they crossed the Jordan and began to face the nations of Canaan. Instead, Israel had become lazy and no longer sought the face of God. They had attached themselves to the pagan people of the land and had begun to partake in the idolatrous practices of the Canaanite people. They went through this 3000 years ago and gave us a history from which we could learn in our present day. Israel’s past speaks to us clearly and reminds us that God remains faithful, and He encourages us to hold fast to Him even as we are surrounded by many of those same practices today. We don’t have to repeat the mistakes of the past, but we can stand firm and be victorious because we have His Spirit in us. Let Israel speak to you today through the book of Judges.

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The Bible’s Prophetic Timeline

Bob Yee (Prayer Room)
Sundays @ 10:15 AM

Six thousand years of Biblical Prophecy and here we are today on the brink of the Anti-Christ, the Great Tribulation, and the Rapture. These things must take place before Jesus Himself returns to form a new 1,000-year government here on the earth; a much better place than it is today, but it is not yet Heaven. In the end, God the Father will return with a New Heaven and a New Earth where He will dwell among His people forever. It is impossible to understand Biblical Prophecy without knowing the past and now understanding what the future brings through God’s Prophetic Plans. So, join me now, as we uncover the truth of God’s Revelation.

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Speed of Unity: You’ll Know It When You Feel It

Dr. Kore & Michelle Liow (Room 102)
Sundays @ 10:15 AM

Jesus warned us that: Any kingdom divided by civil war is doomed, a town or family splintered by feuding will fall apart (Matthew 12:25). Come and learn why Pastor Rob Ketterling is one of the top pastors of modern times by honoring and implementing sound Biblical principles. Come and explore the solid Biblical doctrine of why unity is essential and proceeds with actions that leaders and individuals can follow and understand. Unification is an investment and we need to pray for each person, celebrate each person, and love each person as this is how we protect unity. We do not always have to agree with each other, but we can concentrate on the things we can agree on, our love for Christ.

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The Gospel of John: Finding Identity and Purpose

Dr. Paul Smith (Room 203)
Sundays @ 10:15 AM

Who am I? What is my purpose? Jesus has called you. Called you to be different. Called you to love. Called you to restore. In this study, Biblical scholars explain the deeper, first-century meanings of passages from the book of John. Modern applications of the text are taught in order to help you find your identity in Christ and your purpose in life, through a cultural and first century perspective that will deepen your understanding of God’s word.
This class will take you into an adventure with others looking back to the first century in order to understand the biblical text—and then accurately apply it to our lives today in the twenty-first century. As we do so, may we find our identity and purpose.

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Missions Language Training: Japanese - Level 1

Pastor Chizuko Peeples (Prayer Room)
Sundays @ 5:00 PM

The doors of Japan are opening wide. Has the Holy Spirit been stirring your heart for her lost? Now is the time to reach the people of Japan. Now is the time to prepare yourself. Language and culture can sometimes be obstacles in reaching the lost. This course will help equip you to overcome those hindrances! You will be immersed in conversational Japanese, taught key phrases so you can share the Good News of Jesus, and increase your understanding of Japanese culture and beliefs. Become equipped and increase your passion to reach the lost Japanese people for His glory.

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“Every Scripture has been written by the Holy Spirit, the breath of God. It will empower you by its instruction and correction, giving you the strength to take the right direction and lead you deeper into the path of godliness. Then you will be God’s servant, fully mature and perfectly prepared to fulfill any assignment God gives you.”

2 Timothy 3:16-17 (TPT)