Adults

At Midtown, we want to provide training that is appropriate for all ages. We believe that we never graduate from the Gospel, but continue to grow in our ability to apply the Gospel to every aspect of our lives. Therefore, we give ourselves to learning the Bible, understanding doctrine, developing a Christian worldview, and practicing spiritual formation and relational wisdom, so that we grow in our enjoyment of God and in our ability to love one another and our city.

Christian Ed Classes

  • The Church in an Age of Polarization: Biblical Wisdom for Times of Division

    The Church of Jesus is embedded in a late-modern democracy that is characterized by pluralism and polarization. That is, we live in a culture with many opinions and many beliefs — and we often sharply disagree on these opinions and beliefs! How should Christians navigate this twenty-first culture? Should we say, “Why can’t we all just get along?” Or should we attack error wherever we see it? The Scriptures insist that Christians must maintain unity, agree with one another, and live peaceably with everyone (Eph. 4:1-16; 2 Cor. 13:11; Rom. 12:18) while yet remaining different and distinct in the world (Mark 9:50). We’re called, it seems, to be very different from the world while yet relating wisely to all the differences in the world! How can this be? Join us as we develop a framework for navigating times of division with the wisdom of God. 

    Details: This 6-week class is taught by Pastor Rick Whitlock and meets in the Ministry House on Sunday mornings from 8:45-9:40am. Class begins September 13 and ends October 18. 

  • A Neglected Grace: Family Worship in the Home

    If you are like me, you grew up in Christian circles that encouraged you to have a personal quiet time and attend worship each Lord’s Day. But there is another Christian practice that has often been forgotten, though it should not be: family worship. Family worship means treating the home as a little church, where everyone gathers briefly to read Scripture, pray, and sing. It centers the home on Christ and provides a regular means for parents to disciple their children and pass on the faith. Join us as we learn together and offer practical guidance for practicing family worship as a gift of God’s kindness in your home.

    Details: This 6-week class will be taught by Pastor Corey Smith and others. It will meet in the Ministry House on Sunday mornings from 8:45-9:40am, beginning October 25 and ending November 29.

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Bible Studies

  • Women's Bible Study

    1 Kings 1-11 - The Rise and Fall of King Solomon

    We invite you to join us as we study the first 11 chapters of 1 Kings. We will discover how the book of 1 Kings fits within the greater narrative arc of Scripture, revealing God‘s faithfulness as a promise-keeping and perfectly wise God. As we study Solomon’s rise, reign, and eventual fall, we will consider what his story reveals about our own hearts and how he points us to Jesus—the true and greater King.

    Women’s Bible Study meets for 8-consecutive Sunday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm, starting on September 13 and ending on November 1.

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  • Men's Bible Study

    Daniel: Courageous Faith in a Post-Christian World

    How can we remain faithful to God in a world that rejects him? Daniel and his friends were exiled to Babylon. They went from living in a city where their faith was a prominent part of their culture (Israel) to a place where their faith was likely to get them rejected or killed (Babylon). Yet they were a faithful presence in a pagan nation — worshipping God, living wisely, and blessing their neighbors.

    • Can we remain true to God while making our home in a world hostile to faith? 

    • How can we foster courageous faith while living in a city that does not honor the Lord? 

    • How can we maintain confident hope when we face the counterfeit gods of our culture?

    These were pressing questions for Daniel, and they are pressing questions for all God’s people who live in contexts where being Christian is no longer the norm. Men, join us as we learn from Daniel and his friends how to cultivate courageous faith in post-Christian world.

    Men’s Bible Study meets for 8-consecutive Monday evenings from 7:30-9:00pm, starting on September 14 and ending on November 2.

    Contact our Pastor of Mission and Formation, Rick Whitlock, for questions or more information.

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