Adult Classes

Cover-to-Cover Bible Survey is the story of God from Genesis to Revelation. It is an intense two-semester, 30-week discipleship journey (15 weeks studying the Old Testament and 15 weeks in the New Testament) where students learn God’s story of redemption through His Son Jesus Christ . . . the Scarlet Thread of Redemption that runs throughout the entire Bible. This life-transforming discipleship class is taught by foremost teacher and scholar, Dr. Harvey Martin, professor emeritus from Univ. of Northwestern – St. Paul. The course can be taken at Diploma or Certificate level. Diploma students can receive college credits at partnering universities. Old and New Testaments do not need to be taken in sequential order. Cost per semester is $149 per person or $249 family maximum for two or more people from the same family. Scholarships are available from Village Schools of the Bible upon request.

New Testament: Tuesdays, Jan 8 – April 16, 2019 | 6:30-8:30 pm | Room 211

For more information or register, go to villageschoolsofthebible.org.

What is the law? Can anyone keep the law? Does keeping the commandments make anyone righteous before God? Did Christ keep the law? Did Christ ‘end’ the law? What about the Sabbath? Tithing? Circumcision? If Christians are under grace are we still obligated to keep any of the law? These are the critical questions we will search the Scriptures in this eight-week study to decide this case of law versus grace.

Wednesdays, Jan 16 – Mar 6 | 6:30p-8p, Eden Prairie Campus Room 259
Led by Jeff Verdoorn

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Men and women in their 20s and 30s, married and unmarried, with or without children, who want to develop meaningful friendships and grow spiritually are welcome to join this Sunday group gathering for community, prayer, and biblical teaching. Large group gatherings meet Sunday mornings with community, prayer, and biblical teaching.

Small Group activities outside of class focus on discipleship, missions, serving, and social.

Sundays, 9a-10:10a
Sept-May (casual socials during summer months)
Eden Prairie Campus Dining Room
Led by Dave and Jan Carlson
No registration needed

The Bereans were commended by Paul in Acts 17 for receiving the message "with great eagerness and examining the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true." This adult group does an in-depth Bible study and is open to all. They provide people with an opportunity to be involved, known, and loved within Grace Church. You may join in and attend at any time throughout the year. This group meets during the school year and takes a break during the summer months.

Sundays, 9a
Sep-May (does not meet during summer months)
Eden Prairie Campus Room 152
Led by Jeff Verdoorn
No registration needed

This is an ongoing multi-generational adult group where individuals and couples from all age groups come together each Sunday to study the Word of God and build strong connections with each other and between the generations. Join us anytime throughout the year.

Sundays, 9a
Eden Prairie Campus Room 150
Led by Michael Minich and Pete Laramy
No registration needed

This is a vibrant ongoing adult group of senior adults who believe in studying the Bible to glean truths that will help them live a full Christian life. Together they sing, pray, fellowship, and study the Word each Sunday as well as care for each other and for the Grace Church missionaries. You are invited to attend at any time throughout the year.

Sundays, 10:40a
Eden Prairie Campus Room 152
Led by Roger Watke
No registration needed

This ongoing adult group is both interactive and social, and consists of selected teachings on various biblical topics each Sunday. Individuals and couples of all ages are welcome to attend and deepen your knowledge and faith together. You may join in and attend at any time throughout the year.

Sundays, 10:40a
Eden Prairie Campus Room 154
Led by Vern Lindholm
No registration needed

This is a dynamic group of parents navigating their way through the joys and pains of life with teenaged children. They tackle many of the issues bombarding teenagers and parents during this stage of life in an interactive format. Together, they learn from the Bible — and from the wisdom of each other — to handle the curve balls of life. They also enjoy social events and service projects. The class meets during the school year and takes a break during the summer. You are welcome to join in at any time throughout the year.

Sundays, 10:40a
Sept-May (does not meet during summer months)
Eden Prairie Campus Room 211
No registration needed

Parents who are starting to experience the empty nest time of life can study God’s Word, encourage one another, and “mix” in some fun as they travel the “trail” together. This ongoing adult group provides people with an opportunity to be involved, known, and loved within Grace Church. You may join in and attend at any time throughout the year.

Sundays, 10:40a
Sept-July (does not meet July 30 through Sept 3)
Eden Prairie Campus Dining Room
Led by Greg Sandvig
No registration needed

We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace University (FPU) is that plan! This nine-week class teaches God's ways of handling money. Through video teaching, class discussions, and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you've dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more!

Led by Daniel Germann
Sun, Jan 13 - Mar 10 | 10:30a - 12p, Eden Prairie Campus Room 150

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Check out our MAN-Up Groups on our Men's page.

We are a group of men who love the Lord and want to follow Him, growing daily in our knowledge of Him. The current study is the Book of Acts where Luke recounts the explosion in the church into a worldwide force in just a few years. What happened then is applicable today both for our churches and for each individual.

New men are always welcome!
Either come on a Tuesday morning or contact Jim Greig at 952-448-7043 or .

When: Tuesdays, 9a-11:30a
Where: Eden Prairie Campus Room 259 (above Door 1)

Grow in your relationship with Christ with other young moms while teaching biblical truths to the next generation.

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This weekly study will cover books of the Bible beginning to end:  2 Peter teaches us to live righteously in an unrighteous world, and in the Gospel of Mark, we see Jesus as the servant diligently doing what the Father has Him to do. Join us for this weekly study where we will pursue being hopeful, alert, and diligent to the call God has placed on our lives.
Format: video and live teaching, small group discussion

Hopeful, Alert, and Diligent Registration

This study meets alternating weeks opposite Moms Life
We will use What Love Is, a theologically rich study by Kelly Minter that will solidify your convictions around the themes of assurance, light, abiding, and love. Both studies will grow your love for Jesus and anchor you in truth while living in a day where culture has lost its way.
Format: video and small group discussion

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This group meets monthly and will use The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer. The armor of God, more than merely a biblical description of the believer's inventory, is an action plan for putting it on and developing a personalized strategy to secure victory. Grow spiritually as you dig deeper into Scripture and expand your understanding of prayer. In addition to Bible study discussion, we will share prayer needs and support one another in the journey of special needs parenting.
Format: video and small group discussion

Moms of Kids With Special Needs Registration

Deepen your faith, and ignite your passion to disciple others through spiritual disciplines and leadership development. This class is designed to mature women in their walk with the Lord in serving the body through the following areas of study:

• SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES - to grow in pursuit of Christ and to experience and enjoy Him through practicing five disciplines: 1) The Word, 2) Prayer, 3) Scripture Memory, 4) Holy Spirit, and 5) Witnessing
• DISCIPLESHIP - to understand what it means to be a disciple and to make disciples by using discipleship tools which build increased confidence to pour into someone else's life
• BIBLICAL COUNSELING - to apply a biblical framework that brings the Word of God to the common needs of women
• BIBLICAL WOMANHOOD - to understand biblical womanhood in light of today's culture and God's Word
• SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP - to understand your spiritual gifts and strengths in order to create a personal ministry strategy and engage in discipleship relationships

Tuesday Mornings: Sep 11 - Apr 30, 2019 | 9:30a-11:30a, Eden Prairie Campus

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Weekly Jan 9 – Mar 20, 6:30-8p (schedule same as Awana)

Brought Near: Approaching the Throne of Grace (winter/spring 2019)
This study will highlight Jesus, who is better than anyone or anything! Having laid a solid Old Testament foundation in the fall, we’ll draw near to God as we journey through the book of Hebrews – led by Jesus to the throne of Grace.
Format: live teaching and small group discussion

Brought Near Registration

Deepen your faith, and ignite your passion to disciple others through spiritual disciplines and leadership development. This class is designed to mature women in their walk with the Lord in serving the body through the following areas of study:

• SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES - to grow in pursuit of Christ and to experience and enjoy Him through practicing five disciplines: 1) The Word, 2) Prayer, 3) Scripture Memory, 4) Holy Spirit, and 5) Witnessing
• DISCIPLESHIP - to understand what it means to be a disciple and to make disciples by using discipleship tools which build increased confidence to pour into someone else's life
• BIBLICAL COUNSELING - to apply a biblical framework that brings the Word of God to the common needs of women
• BIBLICAL WOMANHOOD - to understand biblical womanhood in light of today's culture and God's Word
• SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP - to understand your spiritual gifts and strengths in order to create a personal ministry strategy and engage in discipleship relationships

Wednesday Evenings: Sep 12 - Apr 24, 2019 | 6:30p-8p, Eden Prairie Campus

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Pure Desire for Women groups are led by women from Grace Church who have struggled with a husband in the battle for purity or have been in the struggle themselves. Groups are designed to provide women a safe place to process their experiences, build a lifestyle of accountability, and then heal by finding hope, help, and encouragement in God.

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An in-depth women's Bible study based on Isaiah 43:10 that explores what it means not only "to believe in God" but "to believe Him." The bride of Jesus Christ in our generation is nearly paralyzed by unbelief. God is calling His bride to a fresh and lavish anointing of faith. Through studying the lives of Abraham, Moses, and others as examples of persons who believed God, this study encourages women to deepen their own trust in God and receive a fresh word from Him.

This 10-week study will include a video and teaching followed by a small group discussion.

Thursdays, Feb 7 - Apr 11, 2019 | 6:30p-8:30p

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What does it mean to be a woman? Cultural ideals blur the lines between the sexes, yet the Bible teaches that men and women are equal in essence but different in their responsibilities. In this eight-week study, you will learn vital truths of biblical womanhood and God's unique design for women. (This is a fragrance-free class.)

Sundays, Jan 13 - Mar 10 | 9a-10:15a, Eden Prairie Campus Room 211
Taught by Cheri Dobbs
Open to women of all ages, single and married. (Must be 10th grade or older.)
Format: live teaching and small group discussion

Biblical Womanhood Registration

If you or someone you know would benefit from a Bible study that helps women know God better through reading the Bible, prayer, understanding the role of the Holy Spirit and memorizing scripture, then Grow in Christ is for you! This class removes the fear of reading the Bible and helps you understand what a relationship with God is all about. Each small group is led by a mentor who will lead you through the lessons and provide support and encouragement as you grow in Christ.

Sundays starting Jan 20 | 9a-10:15a, Eden Prairie Campus Room 270
Format: small group discussion

Grow in Christ Registration

Would you like a relational and effective way to share your faith across the street and around the world? The six-session class has been revamped and will show you how a conversation can go from the superficial to the Gospel and how you can lovingly and appropriately lead someone to Christ.

Sundays, Feb 10 - Mar 17 | 9a-10:15a, Eden Prairie Campus Room 213

Share Life Registration