Connect, Learn, Grow
Sunday Adult Classes
Adult classes meet on Sunday mornings at 9:15am. Their purpose is to exalt Jesus and to keep Him at the center of our lives. Our desire is to equip and encourage people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. It is also an opportunity for people to connect in a smaller setting beyond the large church gathering.
We have ongoing classes that meet throughout the year as well as four to six-week elective classes to help people know Him better, understand and apply the Word to everyday living and to learn life skills for living in the family of Jesus as well as in our homes, neighborhoods, workplaces and community.
No registration is necessary for our Sunday classes unless otherwise noted. You are welcome to simply show up any Sunday and give them a try. We certainly hope you do!
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Unoffendable
Hosted by Connection Point Class
Facilitated by Don Westerberg
Deschutes Room; 9:15am Sundays
On January 4th we started a new series entitled . . . UNOFFENDABLE.
We have spent the last year in studies and books that have reinforced the fact that our culture and world are out of sync with the Christian Worldview. It is easy for us to feel like we just don't fit and that things have changed so much that we no longer recognize the society we live in. As we sort out our own response to those feelings, it is always possible the we come away with mixed feelings. In fact, a very natural response could be to be angry with what we see happening around us. Christians can not only feel angry, but feel very justified in our anger and willing to cling to it as well as defend it as a righteous response. But is that the proper, biblical response?
In Grant Hansen's book, Unoffendable, he investigates the topic of anger and seeks to discern what the Bible has to say about it. Is it the correct response that brings glory to God? I don't know if I can remember a time where people seem to take offense so easily and feel so justified in holding on to it.
We will take six weeks to allow Grant to help stretch our perspective, as he walks us through some of what the Bible has to say about this timely subject. Utilizing six concise video sessions, we will examine and discuss the implications of what we discover. I can promise you some good food for thought as we seek to navigate the beginning of a new year.
Join us Sundays at 9:15am in the Deschutes Room.
The Psalms
Hosted by the Come and See Class
Facilitated by Dick Middlebrooks
Columbia Room; 9:15am Sundays
The Psalms consist of 150 individual psalms, many of them are 3,000 years old. They are the ancient prayer book and song book for the ancient Jews. The church from the very beginning adopted the very same practices.
The Psalms have inspired deep worship of Yahweh, soothed and comforted broken and downcast hearts, given hope and a future for the oppressed. Meant to be sung, there is no original music to sing the psalms by, but the psalms are so versatile, that any age, any culture can use their own music in singing and can experience the same experience that King David did 3,000 years ago.
Join us to learn how to read and pray through the psalms. Experience thankfulness and worship, even while exploring your own lament or sorrow. Learn more of the faithfulness of our God, and so grow in your faith as you enter into God’s presence and experience His joy, comfort, and power.
Discipleship @ Home
Sundays beginning December 7 | 9:15-10:15am | Mt. Bachelor/Jefferson Room Our next cohort begins March 15!
Join us for Discipleship @ Home, a 12-week class designed to help parents bring faith into everyday family life. You’ll learn practical ways to talk about God naturally, create spiritual rhythms that fit your family, and help your kids follow Jesus, be changed by Jesus, and be on mission with Jesus. Each week includes biblical teaching, real examples, and hands-on tools you can use right away—because parenting is discipleship!
GP Connect
New to GPBC—or realizing this church might be home? GP Connect is our two-week introduction to life at Greater Portland Bible Church and the pathway to membership. We’ll talk about our story, values, leadership, and what it looks like to belong, serve, and grow here. Whether you’re exploring or ready to commit, you’re welcome at the table.
Lunch provided. Childcare is also available upon request, so let us know if you are bringing the kids! RSVP below.
Our next class: Sundays, February 22 - March 1, 12:00-1:30pm in the Columbia Room
Want to get connected beyond Sunday morning?