A description of each class is listed below. Sign up is not mandatory to attend a class but will help the CE Board find adequate space and materials. Locations will be determined by class size and announced prior to October 6.

Christian Finance & Stewardship
Teachers: Taryn Chapman & Dakota Chapman
Christian Finance 101 is designed to cover the well-established principles of personal finances and how they relate to our walk with Christ. The course will cover the biblical guidelines for tithes and offering, as well as the parables that relate to money. (There are 11!) The course will also discuss some personal finance topics such as compound interest, personal budgeting and church finances.

Gifts of the Spirit
Teachers: Erin Carrell & Trista Cooper
In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul said, “Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.” This quarter’s deep dive into the Gifts of the Spirit will explore the nine spiritual gifts and their continued importance in the church today.

Deep Dive: James
Teachers: Andrew Aube & Vanessa Shotts
The book of James has so much to say about living a powerful and effective life in Christ. This small but mighty book of the Bible addresses a variety of topics—from finding joy during trials to becoming truly wise—that are important to growing your faith. James teaches that you not only need to read the Word of God and know what it says, but you also need to act on it.

I Am A Church Member
Teachers: Pastor Micah Bush, Pastor Tim Reneau & Zoee Middlebrooks
What are the roles and responsibilities of a church member? This course explores the attitudes and actions necessary to be an active and committed member of a church body. If you’re trying to find your place or just seeking to deepen your engagement within the church, this course will equip you to become an empowered and impactful member of the body of Christ.

Pathway Press
Teachers: Grady Syx, Calvin Owens & Billy Carpenter
Oasis has followed this seven-year series from the Church of God’s One Accord/Pathway Press Curriculum for the past several years. The lessons are life-related and Pentecostal/Evangelical in perspective. Topics for this quarter: Key Characters in Exodus through Deuteronomy & Godly Women in Scripture

Lay Counseling
Teachers: Dr. Larry Massey, M.Div, MAC, MHC, D.Min
A Lay Counseling Certificate is designed specifically for those who would like to give quality mental health counseling to all ages. The class will teach you to be better equipped to work with individuals and groups in their ministries without pursuing a professional counseling license at this time. To receive certification, you must attend at least nine classes and complete an exam at the end of the quarter. The exam is optional if you do not want to be certified.