Sunday School / Bible Study
Parkland provides Bible study classes for every age group and life need which people experience. We realize that to truly experience the abundant life in Christ it is important to be involved in Bible study with others seeking a closer relationship with God. As a church, we believe our Sunday School has reason to exist, the purpose of this ministry is as follows:
Sunday School is Parkland’s foundational strategy in leading people to faith in Christ and for building Great Commission/On Mission Christians through Bible study groups that engage people in evangelism, discipleship, fellowship, ministry, and worship. The driving force of this strategy must be the Great Commission.
We are all at different points in our personal journey yet we all “fit” into this great strategy, there is a class just for you! Click on Dual Sunday School Location to see which class YOU could be involved in.
M.O.V.E Visitation Schedule for Sunday School classes
Missions Emphasis for All Ages
Parkland has a rich history and tradition of being very mission oriented. It began in 1889 in a street shelter on Catalpa Avenue. From that humble beginning Parkland (the people) have inspired many other young people and adults to enter Christian service. It just seems so natural to pass on that legacy of “being and doing Missions” to every age group person that enters into the Parkland fellowship. Our ongoing goal will always be to educate about missions, involve everyone willing in mission efforts, and sending out those called by God to serve on mission.
Focus Groups for All Ages
Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) – is Parkland’s premier organization that offers missions-related experiences and opportunities for all age-level groups from preschoolers through adults. WMU is fellowship, Bible study, witnessing, discussing local or world issues, doing ministry projects, growing spiritually, learning about God’s love, becoming aware of needs, and supporting missions nationally and internationally. Women do great things for God as they personally get involved. . WMU can mean new opportunities, new friends, or even new ways to give and to receive God’s message of salvation.
Baptist Men on Mission / Brotherhood – promotes fellowship, missions education, inspiration, and opportunities to be personally involved in taking the love of Jesus to our community and world. This is a healthy way for Baptist men to get active in living out their God given mission each day. As a church we are encouraging men to deliberately mentor younger men and boys to develop an “on Mission” lifestyle. In addition, intentional projects and trips are planned to give each man at Parkland a chance to see God at work in our world by joining Him.
*For Focus Groups for children or youth click on that age group tab.
Women’s Ministry at Parkland
Click on Women’s Ministry Group to see what all fun activities the ladies are involved in at Parkland.
Discipleship Training
For the Parkland family, discipleship is not defined as a “class” but it encompasses all we do as a church to build followers of Christ. We desire each member to understand their place in the body of Christ (Parkland), their call to minister, their world, and the ways to impact all we do for Christ. Discipleship can be viewed as the lifelong journey of obedience to Christ that transforms a person’s values and behavior and results in ministry in one’s home, church, and the world. We desire effective discipleship that is intentional, ongoing, and comprehensive in church practice. We encourage members to take advantage of offered classes to help them personally at whatever point they are in their Christian development. Maturing disciples making a difference is our goal so we can continue to be a church that is “Reaching and Developing People for Christ”
New Classes – Click on Registration to register for any of the classes below. Childcare is provided for all classes.
James: Mercy Triumphs - One glimpse of the resurrected Savior turned the unbelieving, skeptical brother of Jesus into a disciple. Study his writings on joy, hardship, faith, humility, and prayer. Two different classes offered for this study. Cost for class is $15.
Sunday, February 12 will start an 8 week session from 5:30-7 p.m. and will be led by Nancy Lowery with the DVD and discussion done in the same week for each session.
Believing God: Experiencing a Fresh Explosion of Faith is an in-depth women’s Bible study based on Isaiah 43:10 that explores what it means not only “to believe in God” but “to believe Him.” Through studying the lives of Abraham, Moses, and others as examples of persons who believed God, it encourages us to deepen our own trust in God and receive a fresh word from Him. Class begins Wednesday, February 15 at 5:45p.m. in room 113 and led by Tami Caballeros.
Survey of the Old Testament – we are excited to give our members and interested guests the chance to really get into the Bible. Click on the following link to gain more insights on the experience called Secret Church. The class will begin on Sunday, February 12 at 6 p.m. in Room 202 and led by Zack Ford.
Made to Crave: Satisifying Your Deepest Desire with God not Food isn’t a how-to book or a diet plan. It’s the missing link between a woman’s desire to be healthy and the spiritual empowerment needed to make it happen. Lysa Terkeurst taps into the desires God gave us to consume food without letting it consume us. She reminds readers that craving isn’t a bad thing, but we must remember that God wants us to crave more of Him, not food. Introduction on Wednesday, February 8 at 5:45 p.m. in room 204. Class led by Sherry York.
FAITH Evangelism Training - focuses on equipping the learner to share their faith and minister. The Journal provides 12 sessions of content and journaling activities for the learner. This training is for those who have not taken FAITH before. We also will have members that have been through the course one or more times. There will be visitation also that will be done weekly. Training and visiting starts Sunday, February 12 at 4:30 p.m. in room 118. Commitment Sunday is Sunday, February 5 where you can sign up also during worship or you can sign up through this website.
Ongoing Classes
Spiritual Formations Bible Study - Sundays at 6 p.m. in church sanctuary. Ongoing year round, a different Bible Study every week.
Youth, Children, and Preschool classes are available on Sunday evenings, see children’s page for details.
Celebrate Recovery – meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the church