Adult Discipleship
We believe that the Christian life begins with a special moment that our heart is awakened to a deep and personal faith in Jesus Christ. This moment is so life-changing that Jesus described it as being “born again.” Once this has happened, the New Testament encourages us to then “make every effort to add to our faith.” Our adult discipleship ministries are designed to help believers deepen their relationship with God, discover their spiritual gifts and develop ministry skills.
Course offerings include:
Adult Sunday School
Sunday School isn’t “kid stuff!” We never outgrow our need to be in God’s Word and learn and grow together. Be the next one to jump in! Adult Sunday School is held on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in our AirDome. The Fall 2011 class offering is When God's Spirit Moves. Course facilitator: Ephraim Mendez.
Alpha Course
Three times a year, we offer the Alpha Course, an eleven week study for those interested in finding out more about the Christian faith. Alpha is the most popular course of its kind in the world, and some 13 million people worldwide have attended!
Topics include:
- Who is Jesus?
- How to Read the Bible
- How to Resist Evil, and
- Does God Heal Today?
On Alpha nights, we enjoy coffee and dessert and view a brief video presentation. A short time of discussion follows each video segment. Alpha is a great place to explore and to ask questions in a friendly and non-judgmental environment.
There is no registration fee; refreshments will also be offered free of charge each week. Interested in attending Alpha? Contact Pastor Nick.
Cleansing Stream Seminar
Cleansing Stream is an 8-week seminar which helps us understand that Christian growth means developing a Christ-like character. Discipleship is more than simply acquiring theological knowledge, it’s cooperating with the Holy Spirit as He helps us become more like Jesus every day. Cleansing Stream addresses behaviors and ways of thinking that perhaps we grew accustomed to in our life “before Christ.” Born out of a conviction that radical change is possible, this seminar will challenge you to reach out for God's transforming power.
In addition to live teachings and small group discussion, participants listen to anointed teaching messages on CD and read several books by well-known Christian authors who convey powerful truths about the freedom that’s ours in Christ.
The highlight of Cleansing Stream is a weekend retreat where, in an atmosphere of worship, participants pray to break and renounce thought patterns, behaviors and influences that have kept them from enjoying the abundant life that Jesus died to bring them. Many Harvest Time members have described the Cleansing Stream Seminar and retreat as life-changing and have testified that they will never be the same again!
(Please note that there are costs associated with this seminar for materials and the retreat which are set by the Cleansing Stream ministry and over which Harvest Time has no control.)
e-cwip Apostolic School of Ministry
e-cwip is an interactive apostolic training program designed to equip believers for ministry though:
- Character development
- Word-centered instruction
- Impartation of revelation, gifts and anointing
- Practicums
e-cwip is a two-year program that prepares people for ordination through mentoring, eight week study courses and practical learning experiences.
e-cwip is “interactive” because it employs Jesus’ rabbinic method of discipling—instruction, demonstration, application, adjustments and further instruction. Participants will interact with the Holy Spirit, with one another and with experienced leaders.
e-cwip is “apostolic” because it engages the five-fold ministry gifts to help prepare participants for the work of the ministry (Eph. 4:11-12). Participants will receive impartation through prophetic presbytery.
For complete information on courses, please visit the e-cwip website at http://www.e-cwip.com.
