Adult Discipleship
Our Sunday morning classes at 9:45 a.m. are organized by age, common interests, or theme, and offer participants an opportunity to get to know other adults with common interests and backgrounds.
Not sure which class is right for you? Email gannon@clifftemple.org.
Fall Elective Courses
Sundays
9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
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August Elective: Enslaved to the God Who Sets Slaves Free: The Exodus Heart of the Bible
Room 227
Roll up your sleeves and discover how the Exodus is the key that unlocks the Bible’s story. This course will show how the Exodus is THE salvation story of the Old Testament, teach the shape of the Exodus story, and train you to see the callbacks to the Exodus story in the rest of the Bible. -
August Elective: Adventures in Missions
Room 225
Learn how you can be an everyday missionary. We will explore how to delve deeper into missions and what role you’re meant to play in the Great Commission.
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September Elective: Enslaved to the God Who Sets Slaves Free: Isaiah's New Exodus
Room 227
Teacher: Jonathan Hunnicutt
Roll up your sleeves and discover how the Exodus unlocks the book of Isaiah, specifically Isaiah 53. We will use Isaiah to put together the rest of the puzzle of the Old Testament.
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September Elective: Shepherds in the Field
Room 225
Teacher: Jennifer Barclay
Come and learn practical ways to build community, speak the good news, and open doors to new opportunities to connect with people.
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October Elective: A New Life (9:00-10:45 a.m.)
Room 227
Teachers: Pastoral Staff
A course designed for new Christians or Christians who want to go back and cover the essentials of the faith. Expect interactive learning sessions, opportunities for reflection, and tools to help your faith grow.
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October Elective: Jonah and the Story of the Obedient Whale
Room 225
Teacher: Marlon Ríos
This course dives into the Book of Jonah to uncover its profound lessons on the challenges and blessings of following God. Participants will engage in activities to better understand how to navigate their own callings with faith and courage.
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November Elective: Enslaved to the God Who Sets Slaves Free: Jesus' New Exodus
Room 227
Teacher: Jonathan Hunnicutt
Roll up your sleeves and discover how the Exodus and the prophesies of New Exodus unlock the coherence of Jesus’ ministry, teaching, death, and resurrection.
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November Elective: Theology in the Films of Christopher Nolan
Teacher: Kenny Cheshier
This course will focus on the theology present in Christopher Nolan’s films, such as The Dark Knight and Oppenheimer. Participants will be asked to share what they notice as we take a deep dive into his works.
Sunday School Classes
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Parents of children
Room 223
Parents of children which range from elementary age to pre-teens. This group gathers to build community among parents and to focus on how scripture enables them to live a gospel centered life in the midst of caring for their families. -
Estudio Bíblico
Salon 116
Una clase de español que estudia la Palabra y cómo se aplican a nuestra vida cotidiana. -
Global Affairs and the Bible
Room 103
This intergenerational class blends Bible study, global issues, and prayer on behalf of other countries and peoples around the world as class members seek to be faithful, growing disciples of Jesus. -
Journey
A discussion-based group that relies on participants' unique experiences to help the group grow towards Christ. Their goal is to understand scripture and apply its truths in practical ways. This group is generally 40s and up but all are welcome.
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Crossroads
Room 229
This group of members in their 50s seeks a deeper relationship with God and with each other as they learn from the Bible, pray for each other, and have fun together. By using a variety of resources to enhance their Bible study, they encourage discussion to help one another apply the truth of scripture to their lives. -
Special Friends
Room 108
This class focuses on spiritual growth and fellowship for our friends with developmental disabilities. Ages 16 and up are welcome.