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The Shores Bible Institute integrates the Christian faith into everyday life by equipping followers of Jesus to think theologically, develop a biblical worldview, and put truth into practice.

1 The Shores Bible Institute integrates the Christian faith into everyday life by equipping followers of Jesus to think theologically, develop a biblical worldview, and put truth into practice. ONLINE CLASSES Starting Point: A Disciple s First Steps Starting Point is an online discipleship coaching experience developed by Dr. Ron Jones to help you get started in your journey with Jesus and encourage your spiritual growth. Starting Point is not just for new Christians; it's for any believer that wants to learn how to follow Jesus better. It's also a tool for those that want to make disciples of Jesus. Duration: 7 sessions Teacher: Dr. Ron Jones Go here to register and access Starting Point.

2 Pastoral Leadership This online course features the leadership insights of two seasoned ministry leaders: Dr. Ron Jones of Atlantic Shores Baptist Church and Something Good Radio, and Dr. Troy Temple of Liberty University. Topics include conflict management, decision-making, long-range planning, motivation, and interpersonal relationships. Duration: 10 sessions Teacher: Dr. Ron Jones and Dr. Troy Temple Go here to access Pastoral Leadership via itunes University. Download itunes University in the App Store. Life Group Leader Training Do you want to lead a Shores life group in your community? Are you a current life group leader that wants more training? This 1-week class answers basic questions like why community life? and what is a life group? It also addresses the types of life groups at Shores, building a leadership team, and how to launch life groups that S.E.R.V.E. Duration: Self-directed Teacher: Dr. Ron Jones Go here to access life group leader training notes and video sessions DISCOVERY SERIES Discover Jesus 101 The greatest discovery of your life is to get to know God through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, God s Son and our Savior. Our Lead Pastor, Dr. Ron Jones, shares how you can make this exciting discovery in an online experience you can view anytime and anywhere. Facilitator: Dr. Ron Jones Watch Now Discover Atlantic Shores 201 This one-hour experience is for newcomers who want to discover more about Atlantic Shores Baptist Church. Discover our sacred mission, vision and ministry strategy, plus the dream and destiny God has for you and your family through His church. You'll also discover why partnership at Shores matters, what it means, and how to become one of our ministry partners. When: 2 nd Sunday of the month at 9:15am

3 Location: Conference Room Facilitator: Various Pastors and Elders Discover Community Life 301 God made us with a deep longing for human connection. In this one-hour experience, discover why authentic biblical community matters and how life groups provide the important first step to getting connected at Atlantic Shores. Discover how life groups S.E.R.V.E. the Lord and their community. We will also help you locate a life group that works for you and your family. When: 3 rd Sunday of the month at 9:15am Location: Conference Room Facilitator: Travis Bryant Discover Your Divine Design 401 Serving the Lord with your time, talent, and treasure is a hallmark of community life at Atlantic Shores, and we value our volunteers! In this one-hour experience, discover your divine design, what the Bible teaches about spiritual gifts, and ways to serve at Shores. This experience includes a brief introduction to our ministry placement services, plus a personalized spiritual gifts inventory and a personality assessment. When: 4 th Sunday of the month at 9:15am Location: Conference Room Facilitator: Travis Bryant and Kathleen Wickert SUNDAY MORNING/EVENING CLASSES Everyday Questions This curriculum was designed by the Ravi Zacharias ministries and is designed to equip Christians in biblical truth to interact with the people around them. This class will prepare you to faithfully love your neighbors and share the gospel in today s complex and ever-changing world. The end goal of this class is to help you fulfill 1 Peter 3:15, but in your hearts honor the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do this with gentleness and respect Duration: 8 weeks Teacher: Travis Bryant Video preview

4 Purchase the following book on your own and have it ready for the first day of class: Student Guide Financial Peace Is your financial life out of control? Is money producing stress in your marriage? Do you need an extreme money makeover? In this video series by Dave Ramsey and his teaching team, you will learn the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, planning for the future, and much more. When: Sundays at 6:00 pm starting February 24, 2019 Duration: 9 weeks Location: Fellowship Hall Facilitator: Jeremy Niedzwiecki Please register and pay by following this link: TBD WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLASSES Basic Christianity 3: Good & Evil, the Afterlife, and the Second Coming Every follower of Jesus needs a biblical foundation upon which to build his or her Christian life. Basic Christianity presents the foundations of the Christian faith in a simple, systematic, and life-changing way. Part 3 focuses on doctrines related to the existence of good and evil, Heaven, Hell, and the Second Coming. No prerequisite required (that means no worries if you did not take Basic Christianity 1 or 2). Teacher: Stephen Mannix Purchase the participant s guide on your own and have it ready for the first day of class. Exploring the New Testament through the Letters of Paul This class is designed to help ordinary people enrich their understanding of the New Testament through the letters written by the Apostle Paul. Learn why the New Testament letters are trustworthy and how they build our understanding of the Christian life and who we are in Christ. Teacher: Andy Weissinger Purchase the following book on your own and have it ready for the first day of class: A Popular Survey of the New Testament by Norman Geisler Ephesians A Detailed Study

5 This class is for everyone who has ever wanted to explore the depth and riches of this book. This class is part one of a three-part series. In this class, we will explore the first two chapters of the book in-depth. This short letter of six chapters is one of Paul s foundational letters outlining the Father s plan of redemption, the Son s accomplishment of it, and the Spirit s sealing of our redemption. Teacher: Michael Rouleau Everyday Questions This curriculum was designed by the Ravi Zacharias ministries and is designed to equip Christians in biblical truth to interact with the people around them. This class will prepare you to faithfully love your neighbors and share the gospel in today s complex and ever-changing world. The end goal of this class is to help you fulfill 1 Peter 3:15, but in your hearts honor the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do this with gentleness and respect Duration: 8 weeks Teacher: Travis Bryant Video preview Purchase the following book on your own and have it ready for the first day of class: Student Guide Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life In 1 Timothy 4:7, Paul exhorted Timothy to discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness. If you ve ever wanted to know how to grow in godliness and more like Christ every day, then incorporating the pursuit of spiritual discipline in your life is the subject to explore. Spiritual disciplines, far from being legalistic, restrictive, or binding as they are often perceived are actually the means to unparalleled spiritual liberty. This class will show you why the disciplines are important, showing how each one will help you grow in godliness, and offering practical suggestions for cultivating them on a long-term basis. Teacher: Richard Conrod Purchase the following book on your own and have it ready for the first day of class: Spiritual Disciplines

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) Why did you develop Starting Point? We developed Starting Point in response to Jesus s command to go and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19). The seven sessions