Teaching and Discipleship at Fellowship

Interestingly, there is no Hebrew word for teaching; only the word “lamed” or “to learn” and its grammatical tense can be changed “to cause the student to learn.” For without “learning,” there is no “teaching.”

So how does “causing another to learn” affect our biblical teaching/discipleship goals? Plenty. When we do teach or “cause to learn,” no price is too steep to pay. It is our mission. And we will do whatever it takes for you, the biblical student, to know just what the Scriptures or their original biblical authors are saying or intending in their original context to their original readers.

In fact, at Fellowship, the teaching is more like a classroom than a church service. Our goal is not only to explain, and reveal God’s Word in its original contextual meaning, but to also get you, the student, to open up, ask questions and interact. Then we begin to build or construct tools to apply or relate the theological core and essence of Scripture’s truths to our daily lives.You will find we use all kinds of teaching tools available to us  to accomplish the task, including the use of Keynote or Power Point presentations, a marker board, word pictures, various props, discussion, illustrations, question and answer time, handouts, the Internet, special guest, speakers, testimonies etc…. all for the purpose of effectively passing on Scripture’s divine wisdom, insight and truth. Additionally, you will find even more ways we foster learning by visiting our Bible Study Methods page where you can learn a step-by-step method of studying the Scriptures yourself that is so universally simple anyone can do it, as well as a vast array of some of the Bible studies Pastor Joe has written, sharing his own life applications. There are additional resources at Joe’s blog: ImperfectPastor.com

We believe  it’s not just about hearing a good message and after a day or two not being able to recall what was heard or enjoyed, but rather, being empowered with credibly explained Scriptural truths and tools by which to more effectively and biblically manage one’s life choices and decisions, including decisions concerning one’s family, work, leisure, purpose, ministry and relationships.

At Fellowship, we encourage you to be authentic in your Christian walk—no more or no less than who you really are, much like our children on their journey to adulthood, and always learning, with the Spirit’s help, to take the next one more step to Christ-like maturity or perfection.  

So come seeking to learn in an engaging manner and be changed or different for having been thoughtfully taught as opposed to another “feel good” message, put to sleep or merely preached at.

May you find these audio, video and print studies effective and engaging tools for your own Spiritual growth journey.