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A.R.M.Y. Core Classes

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The A.R.M.Y. Core Classes is the Rock Church's Foundation for Growth and Membership. Through our A.R.M.Y. Spiritual Formation Steps you will find Accountability, achieve spiritual growth in Reaching the lost, have opportunity to Do-Something in Ministry, and become a good steward of Yo-Money, time, and treasure.

A-ARMY Class: Understanding the Importance of Accountability in Small Group and individual activity.

R- Christian Essentials Class: Understanding the importance of Reaching the Lost.

M- Ministry Seminar: Understanding the importance of Ministry involvement.

Y- Rock Financial Life Class: Understanding how to manage your Yo-Money, time, and treasure.

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Fri1/1/10-1/1/106:30-8:30 PM

A2: Forgiveness

Forgiveness is the heart of the Gospel. Can we really pray for those who hurt us? Can we ask to be forgiven and accept it? To harbor unforgiveness can keep a believer in a continual state of spiritual immaturity. Come find out what forgiveness really looks like!

Instructor: Pastor Chuck Jamison

Forgiveness
Class is 4 sessions. Class is $15 for Materials.
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Mon1/4/10-1/25/106:30-8:30 PM

A3: Depth: Tools for Effective Bible Study (Tentative)

Learn how to study the Bible for all that its worth! Discover practical study tools that will help you unlock profound insights into God's Word. Dig Deep into the word and learn how to get the most out of your daily study.

Instructor: Pastor Wayne Kinde

Recommended Resources for effective Bible study available at The Rock Pile

  • Bible Dictionary (1-Volume): Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Dictionary

  • Bible Handbook: Haley’s New Bible Handbook

  • Bible Commentary (One-Volume): Believer’s Bible Commentary (MacDonald)

  • Concordance: The Strongest Strong’s (N.K.J.V. Red letter)

  • Word Study Books (Language Tools): The Complete Word Study New Testament and Old Testament (Zodhiates)

Hermanudics
Class is 6 sessions. Class is $15 For Materials.
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Fri1/1/10-1/1/106:30-8:30 PMTBD

A3: Inductive Study Through Jude (Tentative)

Learn how to study the Bible for yourself! Discover practical tools that will help you unlock profound insights into God's Word. Come join us for a powerful study of the book of Jude.

Instructor: Scott Wessell

Resources for effective Bible study available at The Rock Pile

Hermanudics
Class is 2 sessions. Class is $10 For Materials.
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Fri1/1/10-1/1/106:30-8:30 PMTBD

A4: Do Something (Tentative)

Do you want to Do Something? Week 1: Good Shepard Class: Learn how to become a servant leader and lead like Jesus. If you have attended our Rock A.R.M.Y. class, bring your spiritual gifts test for discussion. Week 2: Do Something: You will learn where and how to get plugged in. By the end of these classes you will be plugged in and serving! This week gives you the opportunity to sign up to serve in a ministry that would fit your personal call.

Instructor: Brent Steele

Good Shepard Do Something
Class is 2 sessions. Class is $10 for Materials.
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Fri1/1/10-1/1/106:30-8:30 PMTBD

A5: Apologetics: Rock Defenders pt I (Tentative)

PART 1: Five weeks of Biblical Apologetics. Have you ever felt intimidated to share your faith with someone who does not believe what you believe? Lets explore the scriptures and find out what God says about the truth. When these classes are over you will have a more clear perspective on such topics like "The Trinity". From the completion of the first five weeks you will be more confident in the bible and more excited to share your faith with Mormons, Jehovah Witnesses and many other religions.

In signing up for this class you are one step further toward completion of the periodic table of discipleship.

Students will recieve "Correcting the Cults" by Geisler and Rhodes

Instructor: Shawn Wagner

Appologetics
Class is 5 sessions. Class is $25 For Materials.
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Fri1/1/10-1/1/102:30-4:30 PMTBA

A5: Apologetics: Rock Defenders pt II (Tentative)

PART 2: Four things you need to know before your defend your faith.

A four week study of Christian Apologetics: 1) Does It Matter if God Really Exists? 2) Is Christianity Really Any Different Than Other Religions? 3) In Search of the Historical Jesus, 4) The Reconciliation of Science and Faith.

Instructor: Ronald A. Newcomb

Additional Apologetic Resources at The Rock Pile

Apologetics
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Fri1/1/10-1/1/106:30-8:30 PMTBA

A6: The Incommunicable Attributes of God

Tired of living a life with S.G.S. (small God syndrome)? Come and let God revolutionize your perspective of Him and life as we study attributes that only belong to Him. There is nothing more worthwhile, more valuable, more meaningful and more impactful than to know the living God!

We highly recommend taking the "A1:Christian Essentials" and "A3:Depth: How to get the most out of your Bible"

Instructor: Sean Henschel

Recommended additional resources available at The Rock Pile

  • "The Knowledge of the Holy" – A.W. Tozer
  • "Systematic Theology" – Wayne Grudem
  • "Knowing God" – J.I. Packer
Theology
Class is 5 sessions. Class is $15 For Materials.
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Wed1/6/10-2/3/106:30-8:30 PMRoom 353, 3rd FloorRegister

A7: Church History

Come trace the development of the “church” from its beginnings in Acts through the Reformation, focusing on the development of the Catholic Church and Catholic theology.
In signing up for this class you are one step further toward completion of the periodic table of discipleship.

Instructor: Pastor Chuck Jamison

Church History
Class is 4 sessions. Class is $15 For Materials.
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Mon2/8/10-3/1/106:30-8:30 PMRoom 344Register

Adopting God's Principles for Handling Money:RFL

This course takes an in-depth look at God's purpose, plan, and principles for handling money and possessions. You'll learn both the scriptural foundations and some practical steps toward becoming financially free. You'll learn how to live a life of contentment, including ideas on applying these principles to the marriage and family. (For married couples or those considering marriage - this course is a must for both!). No childcare will be provided.

Instructor: Dave Wessels

money
Class is 6 sessions. Class is $20 For Materials.
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Fri1/22/10-2/26/107-9 PMSanctuaryRegister

Career Transition: Discovering God’s Call on Your Professional Life

Whether you find yourself between jobs, or dissatisfied with your current job, you will benefit from this course! God has gifted each of us with different talents. Honor your spiritual gifts and find career alignment! Create a resume that best represents your skills and gets you to the interview… and teaches you how to ace it! Learn the art and etiquette of networking and how to utilize the people you already know to land your next job. This class will give you the tools to jump start your search or make a change that will help you live life to the fullest, using your talents and gifts as they were intended! Assessments due the first night of class! Be sure to register and get the links in the confirmation email.

Instructor: Paige Cohen

Class is 4 sessions. Class is $15.
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Mon2/1/10-2/22/106:30-8:30 PMRoom 232 2/1-2/15 & Cafeteria 2/22Register

DivorceCare

DivorceCare is a place where people truly understand the raw emotions and difficult struggles you are facing. We will help you move from hurting to healing as you walk forward through the days, weeks and months. You will discover where to find the strength to go on, identify and express your emotions in ways that are healthy and suited to you, direction to help your children, and what the Bible says. With the help of counselors and experts on separation and divorce the topics covered are: 1. What’s Happening to Me? 2. The Road to Healing/Finding Help 3. Facing My Anger 4. Facing My Depression 5. Facing My Loneliness 6. What Does the Owners Manual Say? 7. New Relationships 8. Financial Survival 9. KidCare 10. Single Sexuality 11. Forgiveness 12. Reconciliation 13. Moving On, Growing Closer to God. This class is being offered two different sessions with the same content.
Class is 13 sessions. Class is $35 for materials.
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Sat1/16/10-4/10/104-6 PMRoom 232Register
Mon1/18/10-4/12/106:30-8:30 PMRoom 254Register

Empowered to Love Like Jesus

Discover the steps to conquer fear and shame to love the people in your life. Learn how your past and present circumstances will empower you to be the love of Jesus to a hurting world. Understand how God created you special and unique to love God, yourself and others. Discover ways to love the unlovable.

Instructor: Kirsten Strawn

Class is 8 sessions. Class is $15.
DayClass DatesTimeLocationRegister
Mon2/1/10-3/22/106:30-8:30 PMRoom 354Register

Enjoy the Miracle of Birth

To educate and provide insights about the miracle of birth. Empower couples with comfort skills and strategies that help them work together during birth and early parenting. Embrace spiritual elements of birth, marriage and family.

Class overview: The Miracle of Birth and God of all Comfort, Anatomy and Terminology of Labor and Birth, Birth choices and Preferences, Stages of Labor, Comfort Breathing Techniques (combination of Bradley and Lamaze), Comfort Deep Relaxation Skills, Comfort Coaching and Techniques, Comfort Positions for Labor, Comfort Pushing Techniques, Interventions and Medications, Postpartum and New Baby.

Registration: Class size limited. Must pre-register at by February 13, 2010.

For questions please contact Jeanelle Troncone (760) 727-1097 M-F 10-3

Bring 3 bed pillows, big blanket, and sack lunch.

Class is 1 session. Class is $150.00 + $10.00 for educational handouts.
DayClass DatesTimeLocationRegister
Sat2/20/10-2/20/109 AM-3 PMRock Church Room 232Register

Marriage Busters Busted

Top 10 Reasons Why Marriages End in Divorce

God designed marriages to be loving, passionate, and fulfilling. Learn how to strengthen your marriage and recognize destructive areas.
Instructor: Pastor Darren Carrington
Class is 6 sessions. Class is Free.
DayClass DatesTimeLocationRegister
Mon1/11/10-2/22/106:30-8:30 PMJunior High Room (3rd Floor)Register

Spiritual Warfare: Lord, Is It Warfare? Teach Me to Stand

Once you become a Christian, you enter a war zone. The problem is, you may not even realize it. That is about to change. The Kay Arthur curriculum, “Lord, Is It Warfare?” will equip you to recognize and understand that spiritual warfare is inevitable for those who follow Jesus Christ. Jesus really loves you and offers you all the strength, wisdom, and power you need for victory. Your time with God, in His Word will minister to you and help you stand strong in the face of spiritual conflict. Let's learn together that this is not a power encounter but a truth encounter.

Instructor: Dolores Corrao-Marin
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Class is 12 sessions. Class is $20.
DayClass DatesTimeLocationRegister
Mon1/25/10-4/26/106:30-8:30 PMHigh School Room, 3rd FloorRegister

Study Through the Book of James

UnDressing James": Are you experiencing hard times? Are you encouraging others and yet still feel inwardly discouraged? Has lust or the desires of this world been pulling at you to compromise? A journey through the Book of James that will leave you encouraged, uplifted, and challenged to be more Christ-like in your daily living. James, the half-brother of Jesus Christ gives us a powerful message of faith, wisdom, and christian character. James is an expert at trials and crisis but yet he stands to place on record what he has found to be trustworthy. Join us as we seek to know what the Lord Jesus instructed for us to be and do in this day and hour through His brother, James. You don't want to miss this!

Instructor: Arthur Benjamin

Recommended Resources for effective Bible study:

  • Moo, Douglas J. Book of James. Tyndale New Testament Commentary
  • Moo, Douglas J. James. Pillar New Testament Commentary. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2000
  • Guzik, David. Book of James. Enduring Word Online Commentary http://www.enduringword.com/commentaries/5901.htm
Class is 6 sessions. Class is $15.
DayClass DatesTimeLocationRegister
Sun1/17/10-2/28/102-4 PMRoom 344Register

Truth Project

Romans 12:2 says to be transformed by the renewing of your mind. The Truth Project is a DVD-based curriculum which teaches the relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily life. We'll cover topics like government, art, economics, the American experiment, science and more... Don't miss it. Be transformed.
Class is 12 sessions. Class is $10.
DayClass DatesTimeLocationRegister
Mon3/1/10-5/17/106:30-8:30 PMRoom 215
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