At BG, we seek to find a balance in loving God with all our hearts and minds, and developing a faith that is both cognitive and active.  To this end we encourage everyone to take advantage of the opportunity to participate in one of the study groups meeting on Sunday mornings.  This will be an hour well-invested in deepening your understanding of the Bible; one in which you can ask questions, get to know others, and apply God's word to everyday situations.

A New Semester of Sunday Morning
Learning Opportunities Begins February 3rd.

9:00 am

Study of Hebrews - Young Adult Class (also known as: grad and career; 20 somethings)
February 3 - May 18
Class Coordinators: Stephen and Elisabeth Laudermilch, Jamie and Sid Friedman, and Martha Stipanuk.
Location: Ministry Center Seminar Room
This class will study the book of Hebrews and will provide opportunities for the “post- undergrads ” to get to know each other. Singles, couples, and couples with children are welcome.

Impacting The World - Locally And Globally
February 3 - May 18
Facilitators: Jon and Mary Perry
Location: Family Center Large Room
Learn about God’s heart for the world and the many approaches He uses to spread the good news of Jesus and His Kingdom. Gain insights from experienced missionaries and bi-vocational workers into the important roles that culture, lifestyle, character and spiritual gifts, play in cross-cultural service. See how God may be leading you to impact your neighbors, colleagues, or another ethnic group, with the Gospel—in Ithaca or overseas.

Faith Intersects Culture A Christianity Today Video Series
February 3 - March 16
Facilitator: Bob Jewell
Location: Ministry Center Living Room
This half-semester discussion series is based on the Christian Vision Project initiated by Christianity Today. The video component of the course documents five inspiring stories of people engaging in the culture around them. Our discussions will explore spiritual disciplines, serving others, investing in communities, healing racial and ethnic divisions, and moving into troubled areas. We will study New Testament Scripture that relates to these themes.

10:45 am

A Reasonable Faith for Coffee Drinkers
February 3 - May 18
Facilitator: Ken Jung
Location: Family Center Large Room
A Reasonable Faith for Coffee Drinkers is a course for people “on the run,” for those who only have a “few minutes to spare.” Designed for those who enjoy passing time sipping coffee/tea while talking with friends about their Christian faith. Our objective is to equip people with “talking points” about the New Testament, Jesus, Genesis/science, the problem of evil, religious pluralism, and much more. We will also discuss Richard Dawkins’ “The God Delusion” and Sam Harris’ book, “Letter to a Christian Nation.” Come and join us as we provide concise answers to these complex issues.

The Holy Spirit And You
February 3 - March 16
Encouragers: Bob Creech, David Ludington, and Harry Missirian
Location: Ministry Center Living Room
The Bible teaches us extensively about the Holy Spirit of God. In this video series, Dr. James Montgomery Boice presents basic truths concerning the Holy Spirit. These 5 half-hour lessons provide material and background for group discussion. Materials will be provided.