Lay Seminary
A seminary is a special school designed to prepare, train and equip individuals for professional ministry. The Lay Seminary at First Church is designed to prepare, equip and empower lay people for ministry in the world in the name of Jesus Christ. This intent is based on clear teachings of Scripture, specifically 1 Corinthians 12:3-27 and Ephesians 4:7 and 11-16. Every believer is a minister and specially gifted by the Holy Spirit for ministry. A primary role of ordained clergy is to equip lay people for and releasing them to their respective ministries. The purpose is to help people who are seeking to further their understanding of the Christian faith and deepen their personal relationship with Jesus Christ in order to be better equipped to witness to the congregation and society. The body of Christ - specifically, the church - grows spiritually as each member uses their spiritual gifts for the ministry for which they are called.
Our next class . . .Rebuilding the Temple
Beginning Sunday, June 20, Dr. Paul McCartney leads a six week class called "Rebuilding the Temple." Your body is not your own! It is a miraculous gift that God has handed over to you for the duration of your lifetime. Showing respect for this gift is showing respect for God, and what you do with your body is your gift to God. Learn about proper nutrition, exercise, stress and time management to achieve great health and happiness.
This class decided to meet on Monday evenings at 6:30 pm in Room 5-127. You can register by clicking below, or in the sanctuary foyer or outside Room 5-118.