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Getting to Know
Christ Church Classes:
All are invited to
attend the "Getting to Know Christ Church" classes to understand more
about the church and our faith. The class is required for those who are interested in
joining the church. The class is an overview of the mission, ministries,
and beliefs of Christ Church and teh United Methodist Church. Below is the format and topics covered. The classes are offered periodically
throughout the year.
Week 1: Introductions
- What is "church"?
- Our Mission
- Our Vision
Week 2: Our History
- Our Church History
- Our affiliation with the United Methodist Church
- Our Wesleyan Heritage
Week 3: What We Believe
- God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
- The Bible
- Our beliefs translated into "church"
Week 4: How We Live Out What We Believe
- Organization and Ministries
- Discipleship: Vision, Intention and Means
Week 5: Our Commitment
- Membership commitments, benefits, requirements
Week 6 - 12: Basic Christianity 
- Introduction
- The Right Approach
Christ's Person
- The Claims of Christ
- The Character of Christ
- The Resurrection of Christ
Man's Need
- The Fact and Nature of Sin
- The Consequences of Sin
Christ's Work
- The Death of Christ
- The Salvation of Christ
Man's Response
- Counting the Cost
- Reaching a Decision
- Being A Christian
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