We are pleased to offer the
following adult studies at Birmingham UMC:
Disciple Bible Studies Disciple I: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study
Disciple I is a 34-week study (17 weeks on the Hebrew
Scriptures and 17 weeks on the New Testament) utilizing one
theme each week to organize the study and reflection for
that week. Meets weekly for 2 ½ hours. For more information
visit
http://www.cokesbury.com/disciple_controller.aspx?pageid=204&id=17
Disciple II: Into the Word ~ Into the World
Disciple II is a 32-week study which encourages persons to
open themselves to hearing what God has to say to them
through the Bible and to be guided into service in the world
by Scripture and their study of it. Meets weekly for 2 ½
hours. For more information visit
http://www.cokesbury.com/disciple_controller.aspx?pageid=209&id=17
Disciple IV: Under the Tree of Life
Disciple IV is a 32-week study which concentrates on the
Writings in the Old Testament – Ruth, 1 and 2 Chronicles,
Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes,
Song of Solomon, Lamentations, and Daniel. New Testament
Scriptures include the Gospel of John; 1, 2, and 3 John;
James; Jude; and Revelation. Meets weekly for 2 ½ hours. For
more information visit
http://www.cokesbury.com/disciple_controller.aspx?pageid=211&id=17
Invitation to the Old Testament
Invitation to the Old Testament is an 8-week study that
surveys the historic events and spiritual truths essential
to understanding our Judeo-Christian heritage. Discover how
God invaded the lives of the people in the Old Testament and
how this relates to our lives today. This class meets weekly
for 1 ½ hours. For more information visit
http://www.cokesbury.com/disciple_controller.aspx?pageid=213&id=17#a260
Invitation to the New Testament
Invitation to the New Testament is an 8-week study that uses
Matthew's Gospel as a starting point to explore how the New
Testament writers and the early Christian community wrestled
with the coming of Jesus - his life, actions, mission,
death, and resurrection - and the implications of his
arrival for their lives and their communities of faith. Who
is Jesus and what is his significance for our lives?
Participants are invited to join this conversation, to study
afresh this story of Jesus, and to learn more about their
calling to discipleship and to community. This class meets
weekly for 1 ½ hours. For more information visit
http://www.cokesbury.com/disciple_controller.aspx?pageid=213&id=17#a259
Companions in Christ
Exploring the Way
Exploring the Way is a six-week introduction to Christian
spirituality for small groups or classes. Ideal for
Christian novice and spiritual veteran alike, it explores
the basic concepts of the Christian spiritual life, along
with the biblical texts that undergird them. Participants
will discover the spiritual practices that will sustain them
on their journey -- practices like sharing faith journeys,
lectio divina ("sacred reading"), breath prayer, holy
listening, daily examen (a spiritual self-assessment), and
simple journaling. As they're easily learned, these
practices will gradually contribute to faith formation and
spiritual renewal. For more information visit
http://www.upperroom.org/companions/exploringway.asp
The Way of Transforming Discipleship
The Way of Transforming Discipleship brings a message of
vital, transforming discipleship that will take your group
on a journey leading to knowing who you are, changing from
the inside out, listening to the groans of others, and
discovering the spirituality of belonging. The group journey
concludes with a closing pilgrimage and retreat that will
move your group outside the walls of your church and into
places of pain and hope in your community. The Way of
Transforming Discipleship is an excellent small group
resource for Christians yearning to make a difference in the
world. For more information visit
http://www.upperroom.org/companions/transforming.asp
Women’s Studies The Amazing Collection
The Amazing Collection is a video Bible study for women,
taught sequentially book by book. The series contains 66
videos, organized in 13 sets. Each 45-minute program gives
an overview of one book in the Bible. The main characters
and theme of each book come alive with dynamic teaching,
original music videos and personal testimonies. The
collection is visually appealing and creatively enhanced
with professional graphics, time-lines, maps, drama, music
and animation. In addition, each set contains a companion
workbook to enhance the teaching and to encourage further
study. For more information visit
http://www.bigdreamministries.org/default.asp
Crown Financial Ministries Crown Financial Ministries Small Group Bible Study
This is a 10-week small group study about God’s financial
principles. Unfortunately, most Christians have been taught
only God’s principle of handling 10% of their income – the
area of giving. Although this is crucial, they do not
understand the Lord’s perspective of handling the other 90%.
In the Crown Study, you will learn what Scripture teaches
about managing all your possessions. This is a practical
study with exercises to help you apply what you’ve learned.
Topics include: getting out of debt, spending, saving and
investing, budgeting, giving, earning money, and training
children. For more information visit
http://www.crown.org/
Discovering God’s Way of Handling Money Video Series
This is an 8-week video driven discussion study about God’s
financial principles. In this series you will learn the
profound impact that managing money has on your relationship
with God. Your faithfulness will be rewarded as you discover
and apply God’s practical and life-changing financial
principles. For more information visit
http://www.crown.org/
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