2024-2025

EQUIPPING CLASSES

As a church, we exist to offer: Hope for the Broken, Lives that are Thriving, the Equipping of Believers, and the Launching of Leaders.  
Our equipping classes are a pivotal place where we partner with you to see all of those come to pass in your life.

If your heart is to discover your calling, grow into the person God has created you to be, and be launched into all that He has for you, this discipleship journey is for you!

QUARTER ONE

Starting September 8, 2024

Square One

An Introduction to our Church Family
Sept. 8 - Oct. 13 (6 weeks)
Taught by Candie Farquhar & Shannon Selvidge
No Pre-Req
Closed
Square One is the introduction to the Square Class Discipleship process. The class offers insight into our congregation, an introduction to Foursquare, and a survey of key Biblical teachings. The class also serves as membership preparation.

Square One Online

An Introduction to our Church Family held online
Sept. 8 - Oct. 13 (6 weeks)
Taught by Pastor Thom Gosser, Katie Winter, & Dondi Duell
No Pre-Req
Closed
Square One is the introduction to the Square Class Discipleship process. The class offers insight into our congregation, an introduction to Foursquare, and a survey of key Biblical teachings. The class also serves as membership preparation. This class will be offered online through Zoom.

Square Three

Exploring your S.H.A.P.E. for Ministry
Sept. 8 - Oct. 13 (6 weeks)
Taught by Pastor Ben Hackbarth
Pre-Req: Square Two
Closed
Square Three focuses on Spiritual Giftedness. We believe that every person has a SHAPE (Spiritual gifts, Heart, Aptitudes, Personality, Experience) for ministry. Square Three explores Spiritual gifts and personality. The class will use several tools to help discover spiritual gifts, personality, and the Five Fold Gifts of Ephesians chapter four. There is a cost of $8 for the APEST tool.

Hearing From God

Learn how to Clearly Distinguish the Voice of God
Sept. 8 - Oct. 13 (6 weeks)
Taught by Pastor Suzanne Murray, Jordan & Gina Phelps
Pre-Req: Square Two
Closed
Every believer has the ability to hear the voice of God (John 10:27). This class is designed to give you practical tools to grow in recognizing the various ways God speaks.

Turning Endurance & Perseverance
Into Resilience

A practical discussion on Spiritual Resilience
Sept. 8 - Oct. 13 (6 weeks)
Taught by Craig Jost
No Pre-Req
Closed
A practical discussion on spiritual resilience. You will learn practical ways to become more resilient in faith, prayer, rest, community, and love and on into the future.

QUARTER TWO

Starting November 3,  2024

Square Two

The Tools and Disciplines for Spiritual Growth
Nov. 3 - Dec. 8 (6 weeks)
Taught by Janae Kerr, Dave Roberts, & Kadan Broaddus
Pre-Req: Square One
Closed
Square Two introduces the tools to help believers grow in the grace and spirit of Jesus. The class investigates the spiritual disciplines of Reading and using the Bible; Prayer; Fasting; Worship; Mission and Service; Money/Stewardship. Participants will have completed Square One.

Square Four

Personalized Discipleship and Group Coaching for your Ministry Calling
Nov. 3 - Dec. 8 (6 weeks)
Taught by Pastor Thom Gosser
Pre-Req: Square Three
Closed
Square four is the last square class in our series. This class is designed as a conversational exploration and application of the gifts we possess and the passion that God has placed on our hearts. Participants will go deeper into the Five Fold Gifts (Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Shepherd, and Teacher) and also explore experiences from our past related to these gifts.

Younique One

Discover Your Unique Calling; Become The Person God Created You to Be
Nov. 3 - Dec. 8 (6 weeks)
Taught by Margaret Winter & Joelle Gapter
Pre-Req: Square Three
Closed
The class will help participants gain clarity about themselves. Students will engage in a process of reflection on life experiences and group discussion that will identify their life purpose. This experience is distilled into two powerful words that capture Passion, Values, and Life Call.

QUARTER THREE

Starting January 19,  2025

Square One

An Introduction to our Church Family
Jan. 19 - Mar. 2 (6 weeks - break for Superbowl)
Taught by Candie Farquhar & Shannon Selvidge
No Pre-Req
Closed
Square One is the introduction to the Square Class Discipleship process. The class offers insight into our congregation, an introduction to Foursquare, and a survey of key Biblical teachings. The class also serves as membership preparation.

Square Three

Exploring your S.H.A.P.E. for Ministry
Jan. 19 - Mar. 2 (6 weeks - break for Superbowl)
Taught by Pastor Ben Hackbarth
Pre-Req: Square Two
Closed
Square Three focuses on Spiritual Giftedness. We believe that every person has a SHAPE (Spiritual gifts, Heart, Aptitudes, Personality, Experience) for ministry. Square Three explores Spiritual gifts and personality. The class will use several tools to help discover spiritual gifts, personality, and the Five Fold Gifts of Ephesians chapter four. There is a cost of $8 for the APEST tool.

Discerning God's Voice

Learn how to Recognize and Apply God's Revelation Knowledge in your daily life.
Jan. 19 - Mar. 2 (6 weeks - break for Superbowl)
Taught by Suzanne Murray, Jordan & Gina Phelps
Pre-Req: Hearing From God
Closed
Every believer has the ability to hear the voice of God. In this class you will develop your capacity to hear God, recognize His voice, and apply this in daily practice.

How to Study the Bible

Studying the Bible in a simple, Step-by-Step fashion: Observe, Interpret, and Apply
Jan. 19 - Mar. 2 (6 weeks - break for Superbowl)
Taught by Pastor Mark Hackbarth & PK Wilson
No Pre-Req
Closed
Learn from God’s Word, God’s way. This is a class designed to help people unpack scripture in preparation for communication in preaching or teaching. If you have perceived a call from God to move toward Pastoral Ministry, this class will help develop your ability in Biblical foundations for communication.

QUARTER FOUR

Starting March 23,  2025

Square Two

The Tools and Disciplines for Spiritual Growth
Mar. 23 - May 4 (6 weeks - break for Easter)
Taught by Dave Roberts & Kadan Broaddus
Pre-Req: Square One
Closed
Square Two introduces the tools to help believers grow in the grace and spirit of Jesus. The class investigates the spiritual disciplines of Reading and using the Bible; Prayer; Fasting; Worship; Mission and Service; Money/Stewardship. Participants will have completed Square One.

Walking with Abba Father

Discover Abba Father’s Promise of Presence.
Mar. 23 - May 4 (6 weeks - break for Easter)
Taught by Dondi Duell, Ali Lechman, & Jason Carson
No Pre-Req
Closed
Abba Father loves you and wants to walk in relationship with you. Discover the promises of Abba Father in the book of Psalms that will anchor you with faith, hope, and direction.

Communication for Persuasion

Develop the Ability to Communicate the  Biblical message.
Mar. 23 - May 2 (6 weeks - break for Easter)
Taught by Pastor Mark Hackbarth & PK Wilson
Pre-Req: How to Study the Bible class
Closed
Communication for Persuasion is designed to develop the ability to communicate the Biblical Message in ways that inspire, persuade and transform people. Built on the foundation of How to study the Bible, students will learn how to craft and present an oral address that persuades and helps transform people with the power of the Gospel.

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality

Deepen your Relationship with God and others.
Mar. 23 - May 18 (8 weeks - break for Easter)
Taught by Bobbie Angell & Karla Renteria
No Pre-Req
$35 for the books, which can be purchased here.
Closed
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality is a journey each must take toward emotional health and spiritual maturity. This six-week interactive class is designed around the book Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Pete Scazzero and is facilitated by Bobbie Angell and Karla Renteria. Join them in a shared journey to unleash and deepen your relationship with God and others. Whether this is your first step or your next step, together we will “go beneath the surface and transform your life.”

FOR MORE INFO ON OUR EQUIPPING CLASSES:

Thom Gosser | Equipping Pastor
thom@sterlingfoursquare.com
Cell: 303-304-1560