Previous Classes

Faith Walk	Ron Price	Never walk alone ... Share your walk with others as the scriptures for each Sunday are discussed.
Inductive Bible Study	Chuck Couchman	Discover how the practice of Inductive Bible Study can reveal the truth of God within a specific book of the Bible.
Faith Practices: Giving	Dave Tribby	Explore how this faith practice can enrich your life beyond expectations!
Powerpoints: INVITE	Chuck Couchman	Join this Bible study class and search the scriptures for what God has to say about inviting others into His family, the church.
Getting Acquainted with the New Testament	La Vinnia Pierson	LaVinnia leads students in this exploration of the New Testament.
Faith Walk	Ron Price & Scott Wright	Grow closer to God and to each other through these discussions of faith based on the scripture reading for each Sunday.
That the World May Know	Dave & Miriam Deeth	This video course takes you to settings in Israel and Turkey in which the early Christian church, on fire with the message of Jesus, literally changed the world.
Getting Acquainted with the Bible	La Vinnia Pierson	This class will be an overview of the Bible with some dicussion on various translations and Bible tools to make study easier. It will lead to a more in-depth overview of the Bible.
Powerpoints: Prayer	Chuck Couchman	This course is the first in a series of in-depth Bible classes focusing on what scripture reveals about discipleship. We will study the progression of prayer in the Old Testament and the prayer habits of Jesus to discover the insights they hold for our lives today.
Is Discipleship Possible in Silicon Valley?	Judy Larson	An Interactive discussion with author and research specialist, Judy Larson.
Understanding and Becoming a Disciple	Chris Christensen	This special 6-week course was based on Luke and Acts.
Christian Faith, The Basics	Pastor Jim Cords & Pastor Tom Anderson	Those desiring to become part of Bethel's family were invited to a series of classes starting October 8, based on the outstanding book "Christian Faith, The Basics", by Walt Kallestad. Those who were part of Bethel were welcome to come also and be refreshed in your faith journey.
Curing "Affluenza"	Dave Tribby	In this video course, Tony Campolo searched the Bible for a cure for "Affluenza". His topics included: Abundant Life: What is it? Money: How poor does Jesus want us to be? Time: How much do I have to give away? Stuff: How much can I have? Support: Who will help?
Exploring the Book of James	Pastor Ken Bancroft	James' letter makes a unique contribution to the New Testament as he teaches that faith without works is empty, vain and useless. The study began with an introduction and then focused on one chapter a week.
Meditative Prayer	Kaye Kuhlmann & LaVinnia Pierson	You discovered a variety of prayer styles to enrich your life! This class offered a collection of Bible studies, readings and exercises intended to assist us in praying and entering God's presence.
Baptism and the Theology of the Cross	Pastor Place	Pastor Place led this study on baptism in light of Lutheran beliefs and from the perspective of Luther's Theology of the Cross. This study focused on many Biblical references to baptism.
That the World May Know	Dave & Miriam Deeth	The videos transported the viewer to the lands of the Old and New Testaments to explore the fascinating geographical and cultural backdrop for scriptural events. Discussion followed each video.
Exploring the Book of Galatians	Chris Christensen	Chris Christensen led this study focusing on the book that Luther studied in establishing Lutheran theology.
Genesis: In the Beginning	Scott Wright	This Wednesday evening class explored the early chapters of Genesis discussing our personal interpretations and reflections on the text.
Exploring the Book of Psalms	Chuck Couchman	Your understanding of Old and New Testament theology was developed by studying specific psalms in the Old Testament and seeing how God used these same psalms in the New Testament to convey to us the Gospel of Christ.
That the World May Know - Part 2	Dave & Miriam Deeth	This was the second installment of the video series presented in the Fall. The videos transported the viewer to the lands of the Old and New Testaments to explore the fascinating geographical and cultural backdrop for scriptural events. Discussion followed each video.
What's so Amazing about Grace	Pastor Ken Bancroft	This Wednesday evening class was a continuation of the study in the Fall. We read and discussed this inspirational book by Phillip Yancey while reflecting on the Bible and personal experiences relating to God's grace.
Exploring the Book of Psalms	Chuck Couchman	The Book of Psalms has long been a treasured part of the Scriptures with over 270 references to the New Testament. In this course, your own feelings and relationship with God were explored as we studied selected psalms. The approach was based on "Inductive Bible Study", a process involving prayer, observation, interpretation, and application.
The Hurried Family	Rosemarie Reichard	This video series is based on the book "Little House on the Freeway", by Tim Kimmel. He brings help to the hurried home by sharing positive ways to overcome today's hectic lifestyle. This series explores the symptoms of a hurried family and provides counsel for restoring calmness and the gift of rest to others. It offers practical suggestion for finding calmness and rest in marriage, family, workplace, and your relationship with God.
Bible 101 - Part 2	Chris Christensen	Do you feel like Bible is too overwhelming? This class equipped you with tools to discover the treasures within the greatest book ever written!
The Wounded Healer	Stephen Ministers	Members & Friends of Bethel were invited to join Bethel's Stephen Ministers in a study of Henri Nouwen's book, "The Wounded Healer". This classic book tells how we can, in our own "woundedness", still be a source of life and comfort to other people.
Genesis: In the Beginning	Pastor Jim	This class explored the early chapters of Genesis discussing your personal interpretations and reflections on the text.
What's so Amazing about Grace	Pastor Ken Bancroft	We read and discussed this inspirational book by Phillip Yancey while reflecting on the Bible and personal experiences.
What We Believe	Pastor Jim Cords and Pastor Erv Walz	What We Believe was a five-session class for new members and everyone interested in a discussion of the basics of the Christian faith.
Jonah	Scott Wright	An in-depth study of the Old Testament book, Jonah, the message of the prophet, and its relevance and significance for us today.
That the World May Know	Team Leaders	This video series transported the viewer to the lands of the Old and New Testaments to explore the fascinating geographical and cultural backdrop for scriptural events.
Worship: The Work of God's People	LaVinnia Pierson	This class explored our worship heritage and the significance of current practices. Both new Christians and long time believers will gain a fuller appreciation of worship.
Vision and Mission	Chris Christensen	This Bible Study discussion was an excellent opportunity to take the concepts presented in the "Missional Church" class and begin to apply them to our lives and to Bethel's vision and mission.
Lifestyle Evangelism		A video series based on the book "Out of the Salt Shaker" by Rebecca Manley Pippert.
Bible 101	Chris Christensen	An introduction to Bible Study was taught by Chris Christensen.
Missional Church	Pastors Place and Cords	Missional Church: A Vision for the Sending of the Church in North America
Luke	Chris Christensen	A study of the book of Luke.
The Jesus I Never Knew	Pastor Ken Bancroft	A study based on the book "The Jesus I Never Knew" by Phillip Yancey.
Becoming a Contagious Christian	Milt DeBuhr	This class helped the attendees to learn how to share their faith.