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EQUIPPING CLASSES
2024-2025
As a church, we exist to offer: Hope for the Broken, Lives that are Thriving, the Equipping of Believers, and the Launching of Leaders.
Our equipping classes are a pivotal place where we partner with you to see all of those come to pass in your life.
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If your heart is to discover your calling, grow into the person God has created you to be, and be launched into all that He has for you, this discipleship journey is for you!
QUARTER ONE
Starting September 8
Square One
An Introduction to our Church Family
Sept. 8 - Oct. 13 (6 weeks)
Taught by Candie Farquhar & Shannon Selvidge
No Pre-Req
​Square One is the introduction to the Square Class Discipleship
process. The class offers insight into our congregation, an introduction
to Foursquare, and a survey of key Biblical teachings. The class also
serves as membership preparation.
Square One Online
An Introduction to our Church Family held online
Sept. 8 - Oct. 13 (6 weeks)
Taught by Pastor Thom Gosser, Katie Winter, & Dondi Duell
No Pre-Req
Square One is the introduction to the Square Class Discipleship
process. The class offers insight into our congregation, an introduction
to Foursquare, and a survey of key Biblical teachings. The class also
serves as membership preparation. This class will be offered online
through Zoom.
Square Three
Exploring your S.H.A.P.E. for Ministry
Sept. 8 - Oct. 13 (6 weeks)
Taught by Pastor Ben Hackbarth
Pre-Req: Square Two
Square Three focuses on Spiritual Giftedness. We believe that every
person has a SHAPE (Spiritual gifts, Heart, Aptitudes, Personality,
Experience) for ministry. Square Three explores Spiritual gifts and
personality. The class will use several tools to help discover spiritual gifts, personality, and the Five Fold Gifts of Ephesians chapter four. There is a cost of $8 for the APEST tool.
Hearing From God
Learn how to Clearly Distinguish the
Voice of God
Sept. 8 - Oct. 13 (6 weeks)
Taught by Pastor Suzanne Murray, Jordan & Gina Phelps
Pre-Req: Square Two
Every believer has the ability to hear the voice of God (John 10:27). This class is designed to give you practical tools to grow in recognizing the various ways God speaks.
Turning Endurance & Perseverance
Into Resilience
A practical discussion on Spiritual Resilience
Sept. 8 - Oct. 13 (6 weeks)
Taught by Craig Jost
No Pre-Req
A practical discussion on spiritual resilience. You will learn practical ways to become more resilient in faith, prayer, rest, community, and love and on into the future.
QUARTER TWO
Starting November 3
Square Two
The Tools and Disciplines for Spiritual Growth
Nov. 3 - Dec. 8 (6 weeks)
Taught by Janae Kerr, Dave Roberts, & Kadan Broaddus
Pre-Req: Square One
Square Two introduces the tools to help believers grow in the grace
and spirit of Jesus. The class investigates the spiritual disciplines of
Reading and using the Bible; Prayer; Fasting; Worship; Mission and
Service; Money/Stewardship. Participants will have completed Square
One.
Square Four
Personalized Discipleship and Group
Coaching for your Ministry Calling
Nov. 3 - Dec. 8 (6 weeks)
Taught by Pastor Thom Gosser
Pre-Req: Square Three
Square four is the last square class in our series. This class is designed as a conversational exploration and application of the gifts we possess and the passion that God has placed on our hearts. Participants will go deeper into the Five Fold Gifts (Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Shepherd, and Teacher) and also explore experiences from our past related to these gifts.
Younique One
Discover Your Unique Calling; Become The Person God Created You to Be
Nov. 3 - Dec. 8 (6 weeks)
Taught by Margaret Winter & Joelle Gapter
Pre-Req: Square Three
The class will help participants gain clarity about themselves. Students will engage in a process of reflection on life experiences and group discussion that will identify their life purpose. This experience is distilled into two powerful words that capture Passion, Values, and Life Call.
QUARTER THREE
Starting January 19, 2025
Square One
An Introduction to our Church Family
Jan. 19 - Mar. 2 (6 weeks - break for Superbowl)
Taught by Candie Farquhar & Shannon Selvidge
No Pre-Req
Square One is the introduction to the Square Class Discipleship
process. The class offers insight into our congregation, an introduction
to Foursquare, and a survey of key Biblical teachings. The class also
serves as membership preparation.
Square Three
Exploring your S.H.A.P.E. for Ministry
Jan. 19 - Mar. 2 (6 weeks - break for Superbowl)
Taught by Pastor Ben Hackbarth
Pre-Req: Square Two
Square Three focuses on Spiritual Giftedness. We believe that every
person has a SHAPE (Spiritual gifts, Heart, Aptitudes, Personality,
Experience) for ministry. Square Three explores Spiritual gifts and
personality. The class will use several tools to help discover spiritual gifts, personality, and the Five Fold Gifts of Ephesians chapter four. There is a cost of $8 for the APEST tool. Participants will have gone through Square One and Square Two.
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Discerning God's Voice
Learn how to Recognize and Apply God's Revelation Knowledge in your daily life.
Jan. 19 - Mar. 2 (6 weeks - break for Superbowl)
Taught by Suzanne Murray, Jordan & Gina Phelps
Pre-Req: Hearing From God
Every believer has the ability to hear the voice of God. In this class
you will develop your capacity to hear God, recognize His voice, and apply this in daily practice.
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How to Study the Bible
Studying the Bible in a simple, Step-by-Step fashion: Observe, Interpret, and Apply
Jan. 19 - Mar. 2 (6 weeks - break for Superbowl)
Taught by Pastor Mark Hackbarth & PK Wilson
No Pre-Req
Learn from God’s Word, God’s way. This is a class designed to help
people unpack scripture in preparation for communication in preaching or teaching. If you have perceived a call from God to move toward Pastoral Ministry, this class will help develop your ability in Biblical foundations for communication.
QUARTER FOUR
Starting March 23
Square Two
The Tools and Disciplines for Spiritual Growth
Mar. 23 - May 4 (6 weeks - break for Easter)
Taught by Dave Roberts & Kadan Broaddus
Pre-Req: Square One
Square Two introduces the tools to help believers grow in the grace
and spirit of Jesus. The class investigates the spiritual disciplines of
Reading and using the Bible; Prayer; Fasting; Worship; Mission and
Service; Money/Stewardship. Participants will have completed Square
One.
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Faith: Walking with Abba Father
Discover Abba Father’s Promise of Presence.
Mar. 23 - May 4 (6 weeks - break for Easter)
Taught by Dondi Duell, Ali Lechman, & Jason Carson
No Pre-Req
Abba Father loves you and wants to walk in relationship with you.
Discover the promises of Abba Father in the book of Psalms that will
anchor you with faith, hope, and direction.
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Communication for Persuasion
Develop the Ability to Communicate the
Biblical message.
Mar. 23 - May 2 (6 weeks - break for Easter)
Taught by Pastor Mark Hackbarth & PK Wilson
Pre-Req: How to Study the Bible class
Communication for Persuasion is designed to develop the ability to
communicate the Biblical Message in ways that inspire, persuade and
transform people. Built on the foundation of How to study the Bible,
students will learn how to craft and present an oral address that persuades and helps transform people with the power of the Gospel.
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Deepen your Relationship with God and others.
Mar. 23 - May 18 (8 weeks - break for Easter)
Taught by Bobbie Angell & Karla Renteria
$30 for the books, No Pre-Req
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality is a journey each must take toward
emotional health and spiritual maturity. This six-week interactive class is designed around the book Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Pete
Scazzero and is facilitated by Bobbie Angell and Karla Renteria. Join
them in a shared journey to unleash and deepen your relationship with God and others. Whether this is your first step or your next step,
together we will “go beneath the surface and transform your life.”
FOR MORE INFO ON OUR EQUIPPING CLASSES:
Thom Gosser | Equipping Pastor
thom@sterlingfoursquare.com
Cell: 303-304-1560
