“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.”
—Romans 12:2
Come and Study With Us
The goal of Adult Discipleship at Fourth Church is to equip the saints with the resources needed for Christian maturity, in order that they "may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God" (Colossians 4:12). Toward this end, we offer an array of classes designed to deepen our love for God's word and for the system of doctrine it contains.
SPRING 2025 CLASSES
Sundays • 9:30–10:30 a.m. • April 27–June 8
Scripture Study: 1 John
Taught by Rev. Jules Grisham & Dr. Scott Redd
Upper Room
We will examine this short but profound letter to the church, written that we may know we have eternal life, as we look to the nature and character of true discipleship.
GENtoREV: New Testament
Taught by Robin King, Tim Perrin, & Kent Talbert
Room 142
This class examines the themes of the entire Scripture, from Genesis through Revelation, in the great unfolding story of redemption history, culminating in the life, death, resurrection, ascension, and reign of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Principles for Living Godly Lives in a Worldly World
Taught by Rev. David Frerichs, Rev. Corey Gray, Rev. Jules Grisham, & Dr. Isaiah Nengean
Room 131
How can we be faithful in our calling to live godly lives as disciples of Jesus in a worldly world that refuses to acknowledge Christ as Lord and rejects God as Creator? In this seven-week course we examine how to live out our faith joyfully, generously, and courageously amidst the complexities of life and the constant pressures to compromise our convictions. Topics to be explored include spiritual formation, vocation, apologetics, biblical justice, neighbor care, human sexuality, and the call to evangelism.
Inner Strength for a Lasting Marriage
Taught by Mike & Elaine Garver
Room 130
This seven-week class will equip you to build your most important relationship to endure the overwhelming troubles of life. Mike presents an exposition of relevant Scripture passages and shares insights on how he and his late wife discovered profound inner strength through the indwelling of Christ amid years of significant adversity. In his new marriage with Elaine, they seek to live by these same principles.
LOOKING AHEAD TO SUMMER
- Missions Focus June | June 15–29
- The Song of Songs | July 6–28
- Your Session Speaks | June 15–July 28
- Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God | August 24 and 31
CLASS RESOURCES
WINTER/SPRING 2025
Scripture Study
Taught by Rev. Jules Grisham and Dr. Scott Redd
Revelation, Part 2
GENtoREV: New Testament
Taught by Robin King, Tim Perrin, & Kent Talbert
Lesson 10a–19 Handouts
Lesson 10a–19 Questions
BIBLE READING PLANS
By Rev. Jules Grisham
Three Reading Plans for 2025
Read the blog post and download a PDF of the plans.
FALL 2024
Scripture Study
Taught by Rev. Jules Grisham and Dr. Scott Redd
Revelation, Part 1
Confessing Christ
Taught by Rev. Jules Grisham, Dirk Rankin, and others
Heidelberg & Apostles Creed
GENtoREV: New Testament
Taught by Robin King, Tim Perrin, & Kent Talbert
Lesson 1–9 Handouts
Lesson 1–9 Questions
SUMMER 2024
Celtic Christianity: A Spirituality for Today
Taught by Jeremy Williams and Dr. Robert Norris
Class 1 handout: Origins and Leaders
Class 2 handout: The Longest Revival
SPRING 2024 SEMESTER
Scripture Study
Taught by Rev. Jules Grisham and Dr. Scott Redd
Epistle of Luke
Epistle of James
Confessing Christ—Westminster Confession
Taught by Dirk Rankin and others
Recommended reading
For audio recordings of Scripture Study class lectures, please visit the Classes & Seminars page.