4:12 Institute

Learning to Hear God Clearly is a college-level course designed to equip students with the skills and theological framework necessary for faithful biblical interpretation. Approached as a transformative act of worship, the course cultivates a posture of humility and patience, teaching students to discover authorial intent within its original historical, literary, and canonical contexts.

Instructor

Dawn Belanger

When

Mondays, 6:00–7:00 PM · starts Sep 14

Where

Room 133

Cost

$5 course · $30 with book

Book

Grasping God’s Word — J. Scott Duvall & J. Daniel Hays

This 8-week introductory course traces the pivotal events in church history that have shaped modern theology, polity, and mission focus, moving from the early Ante-Nicene church and the development of orthodox creeds through the challenges of the medieval era.

Instructor

Rev. Steve Harduk

When

Tuesdays, 5:30–6:30 PM · starts Sep 15

Where

Room 140

Cost

$5 course · $15 with book

Book

Christian History Made Easy — Timothy Paul Jones

Financial Peace University is a biblically-based, video-driven curriculum designed to shift financial mindsets from debt-driven stress to intentional stewardship by following Dave Ramsey’s "7 Baby Steps."

Instructor

Dan Needham

When

Tuesdays, 6:00–8:00 PM · starts Sep 15

Where

Meeting Room - Upstairs

Cost

$80 per family

Book

Materials provided in class

This course equips church leaders, teachers, and volunteers to lead like Jesus through humility, service, and integrity. You’ll learn to build up the body of Christ by fostering unity, developing others, and leading with compassion and biblical conviction.

Instructor

Dr. Tim Patterson

When

Tuesdays, 6:00–7:00 PM · starts Sep 15

Where

Choir Conference Room

Cost

$5 course · $10 with book

Book

The Servant Leader — Ken Blanchard & Phil Hodges

This course explores the profound calling of every believer to embody the love of Christ in a complex world by navigating the tension between radical generosity and responsible discernment. Drawing from the life and ministry of Jesus, students will develop a biblical framework that holds mercy and holiness in creative tension, learning to serve sacrificially while avoiding the pitfalls of enabling destructive behavior or fostering unhealthy dependency.

Instructor

Pastor Mike Bowen

When

Wednesdays, 4:00–5:00 PM · starts Sep 16

Where

Choir Conference Room

Cost

$15

Book

Course material provided by the instructor

Building upon the foundations established in a First Testament overview, this course equips lay ministers, teachers, and small group leaders with a solid grasp of the narrative and theological foundations of the First Testament, tracing God’s mission to restore His creation from Genesis through the prophetic writings.

Instructor

Rev. Steve Harduk

When

Wednesdays, 7:00–8:00 PM · starts Sep 16

Where

Room 140

Cost

$5 course · $45 with book

Book

Encountering the Old Testament — Bill T. Arnold & Bryan E. Beyer

Building upon the foundations established in Introduction to Apologetics, this course deepens the practice of gospel engagement by focusing on a winsome, culturally intelligent defense of the Christian faith in the face of contemporary Western objections.

Instructor

Pastor Kevin Lautar

When

Tuesdays, 6:00–7:00 PM · starts Sep 29

Where

Meeting Room

Cost

$5 course · $15 with book

Book

Confronting Christianity — Rebecca McLaughlin

This course empowers parents to confidently lead their children spiritually at home through intentional, Scripture-rooted practices. It also provides practical tools, encouragement, and opportunities to connect with other parents on the same discipleship journey.

Instructor

Pastor Todd Wiechmann

When

Thursdays, 6:00–7:00 PM · starts Sep 17

Where

Choir Conference Room

Cost

$5 course · $20 with book

Book

Family Discipleship — Matt Chandler, Adam Griffin & Jen Wilkin

This course provides an introduction to the biblical nature, purpose, and mission of the church, emphasizing a Scripture-shaped understanding of the local congregation as the gathered people of God. By exploring key New Testament themes — such as the church as the body of Christ and the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit — alongside essential elements like regenerate membership, ordinances, pastoral leadership, and historic Baptist distinctives, the curriculum bridges the gap between theological foundation and practical application.

Instructor

Pastor Kevin Lautar

When

Thursdays, 6:00–7:00 PM · starts Oct 1st

Where

Meeting Room - Downstairs

Cost

$5 course · $30 with book

Book

Biblical Foundations for Baptist Churches — John S. Hammett