GCC Institute

For Spiritual Growth

Helping Christians better know, love, and follow Jesus through a deeper understanding of God and His Word and to equip them to help others do the same.

Upcoming Classes

Survey of Worldviews
Mondays starting April 21st through May 19th
(5 weeks)
6:00-9:30 PM 

1 Corinthians 10:3 For although we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh, 4 since the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but are powerful through God for the demolition of strongholds. We demolish arguments 5 and every proud thing that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to obey Christ.

In this class, we will explore the various philosophies and ideas that stand against Christianity in the modern age. We will seek to understand them in order to engage appropriately with truth and love. 
Spring 2025
Survey of Church History -January 27th - February  24th
Disciple-Making - March 10th - April 7th

Survey of Worldviews - April 21st - May 19th

Fall 2025
Teachings of Jesus -September 15th - October 13th
Introduction to Biblical Interpretation - October 27th - November 23rd


Spring 2026
Old Testament Survey - TBD
New Testament Survey - TBD
Survey of Christian Theology - TBD


Fall 2026
Christian Apologetics -September 9th - October 7th
Christian Spiritual For
mation - October 28th - November 25th

FAQs

Who are these classes for?
GCC Institute for Spiritual Growth classes are for anyone who wants to go deeper in their faith and understanding of God and His Word.
  • Church staff seeking to refresh their knowledge base
  • Second career staff seeking initial biblical education
  • Elders and deacons looking to deepen their Biblical knowledge
  • Small group leaders aspiring to better disciple their groups
  • Bible teachers wanting to build their theological knowledge
  • Volunteers developing their leadership skills
  • Anyone looking to simply understand the Bible better

Are there a lot of required readings or assignments?
No, there is no required reading or writing assignments. Various books or other resources may be recommended for further study, but not required.

When can I begin?
You can join at any time. Courses begin several times through the fall and spring and can be taken in any order.

What order should the classes be taken in?
Classes can be taken in any order.

Can I take just one class?
Yes, you can take just one class or complete them all.

Do I have to attend every class?
No, you do not have to attend every class. We do try to record each class and make it available to those who miss. However, the in class experience is better.

Is the Institute for Spiritual Growth Accredited?
While seeking to deliver an undergraduate level educational experience, ISG is not accredited by any higher education association.

Will there be childcare?
Unfortunately, no. We are not able to provide childcare during the classes.

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