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grow your faith at otterbein

As Christians, new and old, we all need to know Jesus and his teachings in order to serve Him better. One way to accomplish this is by studying his Word. The Christian Education Committee strives to provide our congregation with opportunities to study the Word of God together through Sunday school classes and small study groups that meet at different times during the year. These allow us to grow in discipleship and fellowship.

BASIC (Brothers And Sisters In Christ) Bible Study

Current Series: “What Happens Next"

Sundays, 10:00AM

Leader: Harry Owens

Be Prepared, Not Scared

Are we living in the end times? If so, what does that mean for you?

In contrast to the confusion and anxiety that often comes with this topic, Max Lucado believes God wants us to be prepared, not scared; informed, not intimidated. He writes: "The future is not frightening if you know the future. And you can know the future when you know who holds it."

What Happens Next is an optimistic, accessible, and non-sensational guide to what the Bible says about heaven's timeline that will empower you to face the future with faith.

Loyal Bible Class

9:45 in the Library - The Loyal Bible Adult Class, teachers rotate

The International Lesson Series: Uniform Series in a 6-year plan for reading and studying the Bible. The International Uniform Series believes the Bible is the record of God in Christ, the key resource for understanding the Christian faith, being under the Lordship of Jesus Christ and the fellowship of His Spirit. This Spring quarter is concentrated on the theme “Examining Our Faith” and studying Scripture passages from Matthew, Mark, Luke, Acts, Romans, 2 Corinthians, 1 Peter, and Jude.

Women's Bible Study

Tuesdays at 7:00 PM in the Library, the Women's’ Bible Study
Led by Heather Housel, will focus on the book “What Matters Most” by Karen Ehman.

The world has always been full of trials, disappointments, temptations, fractured friendships, and financial hardships. Yet Paul’s letter to the Philippians claims we can discover contentment and joy amid it all by prioritizing what matters most – Christ.

Over 7 sessions, we will study the ever-relevant Letter of Philippians to get to know Jesus on a deeper level, turn your worries into worship, and develop gospel-centered tools for navigating relational conflict and thriving in Christian love.

Men’s Life Group

Thursdays at 7:00 PM in the Library
The Men's Life Group led by Slim Connors, will focus on the book "A Man and His Story"
Volume II - A Man and His Story (33 The Series)

Every man's life tells a "story". In the pursuit of Authentic Manhood, every man must understand and come to grips with the defining moments and key relationships that have shaped his unique "story". This volume of 33 The Series provide men with a biblical perspective of their "story". It equips them to embrace how their past has affected their present and prepares them to deal with whatever the future may hold. In A Man and His Story, both experts and regular guys will help men learn from their past, come alive in their present and enjoy God's best in the future.