In between our worship services, we offer a variety of Elective Bible Classes that cover an assortment of topics from marriage and parenting to theology and book studies. In all classes, we ensure that sound biblical teaching is at the forefront. We invite you to join us on Sunday mornings at 9:40 a.m. for any one of these exciting classes.
Below, you will find a listing of all of our classes for the spring semester (January 13 – May 26). 3 simple steps will get you signed up and registered:
1) Click on the classes below to see a description
2) Sign up for the class that most interests you (we ask you that have a second choice, just in case your first choice is already filled)
3) Check our updated class roster to see which class you have been placed in. The roster is usually released a week or two after registration begins and will be updated as needed.
We’ll see you Sunday morning!
All About End Times
SPONSORED BY: King’s Heirs ABF
TEACHER: Mike Hagerty
LOCATION: D Pod
DESCRIPTION: Do you wonder about an Antichrist in modern times? Is the Rapture true or will the church face the Tribulation? What will the Millennium be like? Which prophecies have been fulfilled? Where is the modern Church in coming events? Here’s an opportunity to clarify and illuminate end times teaching in the context of God’s overarching plan of the ages. Key focus: Daniel; the Olivet Discourse; and The Revelation. As a survey course, we will combine overviews and summarizations with verse-by-verse study of key chapters in Daniel and The Revelation.
HOMEWORK: No
VIDEO: No
This class does not have a limit on the number of available seats.
I Peter And Beyond
SPONSORED BY: Companions In Christ ABF
TEACHER: Stephen Crabbe & Jerry Wright
LOCATION: West 5
DESCRIPTION: This class will explore the book of 1 Peter, its contents, key messages and other related passages in the Bible. The class will be taught in an interactive style that makes it easy for members to be engaged and participate allowing for a meaningful and enjoyable learning experience. Together we will dive into the word, experience multiple learning methods, challenge each other and encourage each other all for the purpose of bringing forth spiritual growth.
HOMEWORK: Optional
VIDEO: No
Please note that Companions In Christ ABF members will have first choice of the 35 available seats.
Jesus Christ, The Messiah In The Old Testament (WOMEN'S STUDY)
TEACHER: Marge Miller
LOCATION: C3/4
DESCRIPTION: Every Old Testament book speaks of the Messiah. We are familiar with some of the prophecies, but are there other ways that the Old Testament speaks of Him? This study is a book-by-book revelation of the Messiah in the Old Testament.
HOMEWORK: No
VIDEO: No
Leadership Training Seminar
TEACHER: Pastor Ron Rushing
LOCATION: C1/2
DESCRIPTION: Understand the role, responsibilities, and requirements of all leaders at El Camino. This course develops a philosophy of ministry around servant leadership and gives direction for how servant leaders are expected to function in harmony with the Lord, each other, and the vision of El Camino. A manual will be given to those who attend (one per family). Attendees will be asked to read assignments in advance and be prepared to discuss the material. Class interaction is expected. Anyone interested in leading at El Camino is asked to attend the class which will be offered yearly. We especially invite all new elders, deacons, and deaconesses (along with any of those who have not been through the manual) to participate in this class but it is open to anyone.
HOMEWORK: Yes
VIDEO: No
Practice Of Godliness By Jerry Bridges
TEACHER: Bruce Johnson
LOCATION: West 7
DESCRIPTION: A sequel to a previous elective, Jerry Bridges’ “Pursuit of Holiness,” this elective gives strong motivation to live out your devotion–not to things, ideas or people, but to God.
HOMEWORK: No
VIDEO: No
Raising Children Of Honor (Part 2)
TEACHER: Dave & Grace Duran
LOCATION: C5/6
DESCRIPTION: This elective will help equip parents as they instill honor into their families, and help mold children’s hearts, not just their behavior. DVD and group discussions will make this interactive class beneficial and fun!
HOMEWORK: No
VIDEO: Yes
Stories Behind The Great Hymns
TEACHER: Jerry High
LOCATION: West 2
DESCRIPTION: This course will take some of our favorite hymns and discover the story behind them. We will explore what society was like when the hymn was written, the circumstances that inspired the author, and the prevailing political situation that added “color” to the hymn. We will also discover when the hymn was written and distributed, and how it was passed down to present day, whether it was 10 years old or 10 centuries old. Each class will start with one of our church soloists singing the selected hymn for us to enjoy. We will then explore the story behind the hymn, and then close the class by singing the hymn. This should be an interesting journey!
HOMEWORK: No
VIDEO: No
Study On Grace
SPONSORED BY: Kingdom Seekers ABF
TEACHER: Bryant Raymond
LOCATION: West 8
DESCRIPTION: This study on grace by Max Lucado asks deep questions: Have you been changed by grace? Shaped by grace? Strengthened by grace? Emboldened by grace? Softened by grace? Snatched by the name of your neck and shaken to your senses by grace? God’s grace has a drenching about it. A wildness about it. A white-water, riptide, turn-you-upside-downness about it. Grace comes after you. It rewires you. From insecure to God secure. From regret riddled to better-because-of-it. From afraid to die to ready to fly. Grace is the voice that calls us to change and then gives us the power to pull it off.
HOMEWORK: Yes
VIDEO: Yes
Please note that Kingdom Seekers ABF members will have first choice of the 35 available seats.
Thinking Like A Christian - A Look At The Christian Worldview
TEACHER: Dave Smith
LOCATION: West 6
DESCRIPTION: Summit Ministry founder Dr. Noebel explains and strengthens our understanding of the Christian Worldview by examining it through the lens of ten categories. Christians today generally are not taught the importance of thinking in the biblical worldview categories and as a result we are having little influence in the larger society and do not understand how the categories are interrelated.We will understand how certain ideas comprise a worldview’s content and give it form. We will also be able to better defend our worldview to anyone who asks. Christians will fight the good fight of faith, finish the course, and keep the faith if they understand the truth of the Christian Worldview and know how to apply it daily.
HOMEWORK: Optional
VIDEO: No
The Wisdom Of Proverbs
THIS CLASS IS FULL
SPONSORED BY: Living Water ABF
TEACHER: Fred Brinker
LOCATION: C7/8
DESCRIPTION: Can there be a more pertinent writing for the people of today’s society than the book of Proverbs? People everywhere are searching for answers to current dilemmas. The wisdom found in Proverbs provides God’s answers to understanding our relationship with God and our responsibility toward others. Come and join us in an in-depth study of the wisdom of Proverbs.
HOMEWORK: No
VIDEO: No
Please note that Living Water ABF members will have first choice of the 35 available seats.
SPONSORED BY: King’s Heirs ABF
TEACHER: Mike Hagerty
LOCATION: D Pod
DESCRIPTION: Do you wonder about an Antichrist in modern times? Is the Rapture true or will the church face the Tribulation? What will the Millennium be like? Which prophecies have been fulfilled? Where is the modern Church in coming events? Here’s an opportunity to clarify and illuminate end times teaching in the context of God’s overarching plan of the ages. Key focus: Daniel; the Olivet Discourse; and The Revelation. As a survey course, we will combine overviews and summarizations with verse-by-verse study of key chapters in Daniel and The Revelation.
HOMEWORK: No
VIDEO: No
This class does not have a limit on the number of available seats.
I Peter And Beyond
SPONSORED BY: Companions In Christ ABF
TEACHER: Stephen Crabbe & Jerry Wright
LOCATION: West 5
DESCRIPTION: This class will explore the book of 1 Peter, its contents, key messages and other related passages in the Bible. The class will be taught in an interactive style that makes it easy for members to be engaged and participate allowing for a meaningful and enjoyable learning experience. Together we will dive into the word, experience multiple learning methods, challenge each other and encourage each other all for the purpose of bringing forth spiritual growth.
HOMEWORK: Optional
VIDEO: No
Please note that Companions In Christ ABF members will have first choice of the 35 available seats.
Jesus Christ, The Messiah In The Old Testament (WOMEN'S STUDY)
TEACHER: Marge Miller
LOCATION: C3/4
DESCRIPTION: Every Old Testament book speaks of the Messiah. We are familiar with some of the prophecies, but are there other ways that the Old Testament speaks of Him? This study is a book-by-book revelation of the Messiah in the Old Testament.
HOMEWORK: No
VIDEO: No
Leadership Training Seminar
TEACHER: Pastor Ron Rushing
LOCATION: C1/2
DESCRIPTION: Understand the role, responsibilities, and requirements of all leaders at El Camino. This course develops a philosophy of ministry around servant leadership and gives direction for how servant leaders are expected to function in harmony with the Lord, each other, and the vision of El Camino. A manual will be given to those who attend (one per family). Attendees will be asked to read assignments in advance and be prepared to discuss the material. Class interaction is expected. Anyone interested in leading at El Camino is asked to attend the class which will be offered yearly. We especially invite all new elders, deacons, and deaconesses (along with any of those who have not been through the manual) to participate in this class but it is open to anyone.
HOMEWORK: Yes
VIDEO: No
Practice Of Godliness By Jerry Bridges
TEACHER: Bruce Johnson
LOCATION: West 7
DESCRIPTION: A sequel to a previous elective, Jerry Bridges’ “Pursuit of Holiness,” this elective gives strong motivation to live out your devotion–not to things, ideas or people, but to God.
HOMEWORK: No
VIDEO: No
Raising Children Of Honor (Part 2)
TEACHER: Dave & Grace Duran
LOCATION: C5/6
DESCRIPTION: This elective will help equip parents as they instill honor into their families, and help mold children’s hearts, not just their behavior. DVD and group discussions will make this interactive class beneficial and fun!
HOMEWORK: No
VIDEO: Yes
Stories Behind The Great Hymns
TEACHER: Jerry High
LOCATION: West 2
DESCRIPTION: This course will take some of our favorite hymns and discover the story behind them. We will explore what society was like when the hymn was written, the circumstances that inspired the author, and the prevailing political situation that added “color” to the hymn. We will also discover when the hymn was written and distributed, and how it was passed down to present day, whether it was 10 years old or 10 centuries old. Each class will start with one of our church soloists singing the selected hymn for us to enjoy. We will then explore the story behind the hymn, and then close the class by singing the hymn. This should be an interesting journey!
HOMEWORK: No
VIDEO: No
Study On Grace
SPONSORED BY: Kingdom Seekers ABF
TEACHER: Bryant Raymond
LOCATION: West 8
DESCRIPTION: This study on grace by Max Lucado asks deep questions: Have you been changed by grace? Shaped by grace? Strengthened by grace? Emboldened by grace? Softened by grace? Snatched by the name of your neck and shaken to your senses by grace? God’s grace has a drenching about it. A wildness about it. A white-water, riptide, turn-you-upside-downness about it. Grace comes after you. It rewires you. From insecure to God secure. From regret riddled to better-because-of-it. From afraid to die to ready to fly. Grace is the voice that calls us to change and then gives us the power to pull it off.
HOMEWORK: Yes
VIDEO: Yes
Please note that Kingdom Seekers ABF members will have first choice of the 35 available seats.
Thinking Like A Christian - A Look At The Christian Worldview
TEACHER: Dave Smith
LOCATION: West 6
DESCRIPTION: Summit Ministry founder Dr. Noebel explains and strengthens our understanding of the Christian Worldview by examining it through the lens of ten categories. Christians today generally are not taught the importance of thinking in the biblical worldview categories and as a result we are having little influence in the larger society and do not understand how the categories are interrelated.We will understand how certain ideas comprise a worldview’s content and give it form. We will also be able to better defend our worldview to anyone who asks. Christians will fight the good fight of faith, finish the course, and keep the faith if they understand the truth of the Christian Worldview and know how to apply it daily.
HOMEWORK: Optional
VIDEO: No
The Wisdom Of Proverbs
THIS CLASS IS FULL
SPONSORED BY: Living Water ABF
TEACHER: Fred Brinker
LOCATION: C7/8
DESCRIPTION: Can there be a more pertinent writing for the people of today’s society than the book of Proverbs? People everywhere are searching for answers to current dilemmas. The wisdom found in Proverbs provides God’s answers to understanding our relationship with God and our responsibility toward others. Come and join us in an in-depth study of the wisdom of Proverbs.
HOMEWORK: No
VIDEO: No
Please note that Living Water ABF members will have first choice of the 35 available seats.
