Contemporary Class

Adult Sunday School Classes

We know folks interested in Sunday School are often involved in Choir, Hospitality, Worship, and other ministries on Sunday mornings as well, so we’ve timed classes to accommodate your ministry schedule - plus allow bit of time to stop off for a cup of coffee, a visit, and snack in Fellowship Hall on your way.  Once refreshed, there are options for your discipleship Study.  

Some of our Adult classes have been meeting for years.  Others are brand new.  If you need help finding the spot that is right for you, call us @ 210-659-5555.  Better yet, meet us at Fellowship Hall for a cup of coffee on Sunday morning!

Are you ready to go deeper into the Word.  Are you willing to be stretched by a contemporary point of view?  

The Contemporary class is not a bible study although we do emphasize biblical references in our discussions. Our objective is to seek understanding in how to be strong Christian witnesses in this contemporary world of secularism, division, and rancor. Most of our studies come from books by Max Lucado, Adam Hamilton, Tom Berlin, Philip Yancey, and other contemporary pastors and authors.

John Ortberg - Who is This Man? : The Unpredictable Impact of the Inescapable Jesus

The day after Jesus' death, whatever small mark he made on the world seemed destined to disappear. Instead, his impact on human history has been unparalleled, leading believers and nonbelievers alike to ask, Who Is This Man?
In Who Is This Man, bestselling author John Ortberg explores the paradox of Jesus, history's most familiar figure while simultaneously the man no one knows. Who Is This Man traces Jesus' incredible life and legacy from his days on Earth to the present moment, showing us:
· How his vision of life continues to haunt and challenge humanity
· The ways his influence has inspired movements in art, science, government, medicine, & education
· How his lessons about dignity, compassion, forgiveness, and hope continue to influence humanity

Join John Ortberg as he shares how Jesus' influence has swept over history and how his vision of life continues to impact us today.” Our class meets in Room 14 and on Zoom on Sundays following the 8:30 worship service. If you choose to join us on Zoom, please us know your email address so we can send you a link.

Class Leader: Jerry Beverly

Current Study: Who is this man? : The Unpredictable Impact of the Inescapable Jesus

Author: John Ortberg

Meeting Room: Education Bldg. Room14

Bible Journey Class

 This is a Bible Study Class in the classical sense. 

Do you ever feel like Jesus couldn’t possibly know what you are going through? He’s the God of the universe after all! Does he really know your daily struggles?

The good news is: he does.

For more than three decades, pastor and bestselling author Max Lucado has shown us Jesus. In this capstone book, he takes us further on the journey to know the life and character of the Savior. This book describes both the person Jesus was on earth and how to live in a personal relationship with him.

Class Leader: Chivi & Lenny Dagg

Current Study: Jesus, The God Who Knows Your Name

Text Book: Max Lucado

Meeting Room: Education Bldg. Room 16

Ask, Seek, Know Class

Upper Room Devotional

The Ask, Seek, Know class is taking a break for the summer. We will resume class on Sunday, September 10, 2023.

Bible Study – Life Application

This is a class that rotates through a diverse collection of life applications studies, authored by a variety of well known Christian authors.  

Class Leader: Anita Springer

Current Study: Our next study is called "Who Is This Man?  The Unpredictable Impact of the Inescapable Jesus."   

Ortberg's book is very compelling and thought-provoking, there is also a DVD with short video clips that will go with the lessons.  

Author: John Ortberg

Meeting Room: Education Bldg. Room 13

Spiritual Formation

This class is a small group devotional group that follows The Upper Room daily devotional series, with new booklets coming out every other month.  The cost of the devotional booklet is $1.00 or $2.00 for large print.  

Class Leader: Jim Woody

Meeting Room: Wesley Building, Library