New Member Class

This new member class is for those who are already Christians and want to learn more about the Lutheran Tradition and have a refresher course of the teaching of Jesus.   This class will review some basics of the teaching of Jesus and how Martin Luther tried to remain true to the Bible.   Please ask questions, be skeptical, and make sure we are teaching the Bible. Call the church office at (909) 337-1412 for the date of the next new member class.

Needed: A Good Bible and an open mind.

Session #1 It’s all about Discipleship

  • Membership vs. discipleship
  • Living as a disciple
  • Marks of a disciple
  • Goals of a disciple   Reading for the week: Book of Romans

Session #2 What is so distinctive about being a Lutheran Christian –

  • A brief history of Lutheranism
  • Bible truths we embrace
  • A brief history of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
  • A brief history of Mt. Calvary and what make it distinctive
  • Looking at life through the eyes of law and Gospel.
  • Watch movie of Martin Luther’s Life.

Session #3 The Significance of the Bible

  • Helping you understand the origin, history and elements of the Bible
  • Encouraging the regular use and application of the Bible as a guide for daily living.
  • The Bibles accounting of the faithfulness of God to His people

Session #4 Our relationship with God

  • Understand what sin is and its consequences
  • God’s plan to rescue us from our sin
  • The value and need of Baptism
  • How God reveals himself to us as Triune

Session #5 Cultivating Our relationship with God

  • Understand the nature and purpose of worship
  • Understanding the variety of styles of worship at Mt. Calvary
  • The spiritual significance and purpose of Holy communion
  • Developing and promoting a strong, personal prayer life with God.

Session #6 Discovering Your Ministry Shape

  • Using your Spiritual gifts
  • How has God shaped you for ministry
  • Discovering where you have been gifted by God.

Online Christianity Class

Presented by Lutheran Hour Ministries, GodConnects is an online video course in Christianity. Click HERE.