Morningview Baptist Church

Fall Quarter • September 11 – November 20
Sunday Evenings • 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM

Textbooks will be for sale on the 3rd floor before class begins

Christian Worldview (200)
Instructor: Reid Ward ~ Room: 300 (The Big Room)
Textbook: none

Systematic Theology 3 (103)
Instructor: Rick Quave ~ Room: 330
Textbook: Bible Doctrine by Wayne Grudem

Biblical Conflict Resolution (300)
Instructor: Scott Estes ~ Room: 329
Textbook: The Peacemaker by Ken Sande

Personal Evangelism (300)
Instructor: Joel Thompson ~ Room: 322
Textbook: Today’s Gospel by Walt Chantry

Men’s Accountability (300)
Instructor: Mark Reese ~ Room: 331
Textbook: none

Fall Quarter • September 11 – November 20
Sunday Evenings • 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM

Christian Worldview (200)
Instructor: Reid Ward ~ Room: 300 (The Big Room)
Textbook: none

Course Description: The Truth Project is a small group curriculum comprised of 12 one-hour DVD lessons taught by Dr. Del Tackett. This study is designed to equip believers with a comprehensive biblical worldview.  Participants will be reintroduced to the truth claims of God, as each lesson discusses in great detail God’s design for living out the Christian worldview within each sphere of daily life, and the important need to marry our actions to our core beliefs.

Systematic Theology 3 (103)
Instructor: Rick Quave ~ Room: 330
Textbook: Bible Doctrine by Wayne Grudem

Course Description: Theology is the science that deals with all the facts that are knowable concerning God and His relation with the universe.  It seeks to organize these facts in a logical manner in order to determine what the whole Bible teaches about any given topic.  In this course, we will examine the doctrine of redemption, including election, regeneration, justification, conversion, sanctification, glorification (the order of salvation), and union with Christ.

Biblical Conflict Resolution (300)
Instructor: Scott Estes ~ Room: 329
Textbook: The Peacemaker by Ken Sande

Course Description: Serious, divisive conflict is everywhere: within families, in the church, and out in the world. And it can seem impossible to overcome its negative force in our lives.  This class will be a comprehensive and practical theology for conflict resolution designed to bring about not only a cease-fire but also Christlke unity and harmony.  The course will show how conflicts can can be turned into true, life-changing reconciliation with family members, coworkers, and fellow believers.

Personal Evangelism (300)
Instructor: Joel Thompson ~ Room: 322
Textbook: Today’s Gospel by Walt Chantry

Course Description: Scripture calls us to be faithful to proclaim the gospel wherever God has placed us.  Walt Chantry writes, “Differences between much of today’s preaching and that of Jesus are not petty; they are enormous. The chief errors are not in emphasis or approach but in the heart of the Gospel message.” Based on the account of the Rich Young Ruler, this class will demonstrate that what so often passes for the gospel message today is not what Jesus was teaching.

Men’s Accountability (300)
Instructor: Mark Reese ~ Room: 331
Textbook: none

Course Description: Are you a man without an accountability group? God calls men to walk in faith together, not to be “loners” in their relationships with Christ. If you don’t have an accountability group or you would like to fold your group into another, this is the class for you! You will be encouraged to sharpen one another as iron sharpens iron, and to resist the devil’s temptation with the Word of God and the power of the gospel.

The Aletheia Center will be selling M.I.T. books immediately after the service on Sunday morning.  You may purchase your books then, to avoid the lines at night.  They will also sell the books again at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.  If you wait until Sunday night, please come early, since we will stop selling the books when M.I.T. begins at 5:00 p.m.

The prices are as follows:

Godly Marriage 1

Tying the Knot Tighter – $8.00

This Momentary Marriage – $13.00

Systematic Theology 2

Bible Doctrine – $20.00

Holiness in Christ 2

Holiness – $10.00

Preparing for Short Term Missions

Serving with Eyes Wide Open – $11.00

Spring Quarter • March 20 – June 12
Sunday Evenings • 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM

Godly Marriage 1 (301)

Instructor: Dr. Shawn Merithew
Co-Instructor: Lisa Merithew
Room: Fellowship Hall
Textbook: This Momentary Marriage by John Piper and Tying the Knot Tighter by Martha Peace and John Crotts.

Course Description: Do you long to go deeper in your marriage?  Godly Marriage 1 is the class for you.  We will begin by examining marriage as a covenant relationship that represents the relationship between Jesus Christ and His Church.  We will also examine biblical roles, communication, conflict resolution, sexual intimacy, and management of the home.  Husbands and wives must attend together.  Homework will consist of reading and discussion with your spouse each week.

Systematic Theology (102)

Instructor: Rick Quave ~ Room: 330
Textbook: Bible Doctrine by Wayne Grudem

Course Description: Systematic Theology is the summarization of what is taught by the relevant passages in the Bible on various topics so that we can know and profess what we believe about each one.  Systematic Theology II will include the study of the creation of man and his nature, the fall and sin, the person of Christ and His role in the salvation of man, and the work of the Holy Spirit.

Preparation for Short Term Missions (300)

Instructor: Jonathan Oue ~ Room: 322
Textbook: Serving with Eyes Wide Open by David Livermore

Course Description: Are you planning to go on a short-term missions trip this year? If so, this study is for you. The class will help you prepare for that trip from the mundane to the spiritual. Among other things, you will learn how to get your passport, write support letters, deal with hostile governments in restricted countries, prepare for cultural challenges and prepare spiritually for your short-term trip.

Small Group Study: Holiness in Christ (202)

Instructor: Dr. Tom Hicks ~ Room: 329
Textbook: Holiness by J.C. Ryle

Course Description: This course will be a study of what is widely considered the best book ever written on the Christian life: Holiness by J.C. Ryle.  Ryle teaches the Bible’s theology of loving Christ, growing in His grace with faith, humility, and persevering obedience to Him. To facilitate group interaction, the course will be a small group study of only 12 people.  If you’re interested, please sign up before space runs out!

Sign up Sunday morning during service or by calling the church office at 272-2304.

Spring Quarter • March 20 – June 12

Sunday Evenings • 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM

Godly Marriage 1 (301)
Instructor:  Dr. Shawn Merithew
Co-Instructor:  Lisa Merithew

Systematic Theology (102)
Instructor:  Rick Quave

Preparation for Short Term Missions (300)
Instructor:  Jonathan Oue

Small Group Study: Holiness in Christ (202)
Instructor:  Dr. Tom Hicks

January 9 – March 13

Sunday Evenings

5:00 PM – 6:15 PM

Ladies’ Study: An Inductive Bible Study in Philippians 300

Instructor: Lisa Merithew, Room: 331
Textbook: That I May Know Him by Kay Arthur

Course Description: Ladies, it’s time to get in the Word together!  We will work through the book of Philippians using Kay Arthur’s study: That I May Know Him.  Expect to devote about 15 minutes each day to studying God’s Word.  During class, we will have a teaching time, small groups with discussion questions, and prayer as we seek the Lord together.  Join us and discover for yourself that knowing Christ is knowing joy!

Men’s Study: Calling Men to Supreme Loyalty 300

Instructor: Joe Medlin, Room: 322
Textbook: What Jesus Demands from the World by John Piper

Course Description: This is a class for men to consider the demands Jesus made in the Gospels.  The aim is rightly to understand these demands, to seek God’s grace, and to find in Him our supreme joy.  We will learn not only the severity of Christ’s demands but also their sweetness. Using the Bible, Piper’s book, discussion and prayer, the class will call men already saved into more God-glorifying obedience to Jesus.

Systematic Theology 101

Instructor: Rick Quave, Room: 330
Textbook:  Bible Doctrine by Wayne Grudem

Course Description: Theology is the science that deals with all the facts that are knowable concerning God and His relations with the universe.  Systematic Theology is the summarization of what is taught by the relevant passages in the Bible on various topics so that we can know and profess what we believe about each one.  In Systematic Theology 101, we will examine the Doctrine of the Bible and the Doctrine of God.

Small Group Study: Holiness in Christ 200

Instructor: Tom Hicks, Room: 329
Textbook: Holiness by J.C. Ryle

Course Description: This course will study what is widely considered to be the best book ever written on the Christian life: Holiness by J.C. Ryle.  Ryle teaches the Bible’s theology of loving Christ deeply, growing in His grace with faith, humility, and persevering love for Him. To facilitate group interaction, the course will be a small group study of only 12 people.  If you’re interested, please sign up before space runs out!

M.I.T. Courses Fall 2010

September 19 – November 21

Sunday Evenings, 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm

Practical Instruction for Lifestyle Evangelism (300)

Instructor: Dr. Shawn Merithew
Textbook: The Complete Evangelism Guidebook, edited by Scott Dawson
Room: 330

Course Description: Have you ever passed up a witnessing opportunity because you didn’t know how to begin a spiritual discussion?  This class is for you! The class will explore specific, practical ways to engage lost persons in witnessing conversations. We will establish the basic message of the gospel and discuss hospitality evangelism, servant evangelism,
and marketplace evangelism.  We will explore how to initiate encounters and witness to people in different vocations, religions, generations, and ethnic groups.

Theology of Evangelism (200)

Instructor: Rick Quave
Textbook: Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer
Room: 329

Course Description: God has spoken and is speaking to His creatures.  What is the essence of that communication and what are we as believers to do with what has been communicated?  In this class, we will examine what the whole Bible teaches about the content of the gospel and the command to go and make disciples of all the nations.  The study will seek to establish a summarization of what is taught by the relevant passages in the Bible on the subject of evangelism.

Evangelizing Your Children (300)

Instructor: David Hardgrave
Textbooks: Disciplines of a Godly Family by Kent and Barbara Hughes and A Gospel Primer by Milton Vincent
Room: 331

Course Description: Do you want to learn how to be more faithful in evangelizing your children? This course is for you! We will examine the biblical issues surrounding sharing the gospel with children in the context of the home.  Special attention will be given to methods for developing a gospel culture within the family as well as methods for discerning a child’s comprehension of the essential truths of the gospel itself.

SIGN UP THIS SUNDAY!

M.I.T. Courses Fall 2010

September 19 – November 21

Sunday Evenings, 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm

Practical Instruction for Lifestyle Evangelism (300)

Textbook: The Complete Evangelism Guidebook, edited by Scott Dawson

Instructor: Shawn Merithew

Room: 330

Theology of Evangelism (200)

Textbook: Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer

Instructor: Rick Quave

Room: 329

Evangelizing Your Children (300)

Textbooks: Disciplines of a Godly Family by Kent and Barbara Hughes and A Gospel Primer by Milton Vincent

Instructor: David Hardgrave

Room: 331

Morningview Institute of Theology

Course Descriptions

Dates: March 21 – June 13
Times: Sunday Evenings 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm

Sign up sheets for M.I.T. will be available Sunday.

Parenting Young Children 300

Instructor: Jim Smith
Textbook: Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
Room: 329 (Adult 3)

Are you a first time parent, or are you the parent of young children? If so, this is the class for you! Scripture is full of practical and detailed instruction about how parents ought to teach their children the gospel of Jesus Christ. Learn what the Bible teaches about how to train young children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

The Doctrine of God (Special Elective) 200

Instructor: Jon English Lee
Textbook: The Attributes of God by A.W. Pink
Room: 322 (Adult 1)

What is the nature of God? What is He like? The most important thing about a person is what he believes about God.  This course will cover attributes such as the knowledge of God, the supremacy of God, the power of God, and the love of God.  Come learn what the Bible reveals about the nature and character of our great God.

Theology of Missions 300

Instructor: Judd Hough
Textbook: Let the Nations be Glad by John Piper and Mission in the Old Testament by Walt Kaiser
Room: 321 (New Members Room)

Do you want to learn about God’s heart for the nations? From cover to cover, the Bible declares that God’s purpose is to redeem a people for Himself from every tribe and tongue to display the fullness of His own glory. God invites and commands us to call others from every people group to worship Him joyfully! Come learn what the Bible teaches about the vital importance of missions.

Biblical Theology 102

Instructor: Tom Hicks, Jr
Textbook: According to Plan by Graeme Goldsworthy
Room: 331 (Adult 4)

Have you ever wondered how the Bible fits together as a unified whole? The Bible is a single book with a single story running through it. Part two of biblical theology will work through the Bible, beginning with Exodus and working through the rest of the Scriptures, showing that Jesus Christ and redemption in Him is the Bible’s main theme!

NOTE: To get a certificate of lay theological education, you need six 100 level courses, six 200 level courses, and six 300 level courses for a total of eighteen courses. Following this approach will balance your studies.