 What is Grace Point University?
Spiritual maturity involves being transformed at several levels:
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. - Romans 12:2 (NLT)
In this passage, Paul challenges the Christians in Rome to change the way they think. Our culture trains us from birth to understand, accept and adopt a view of the world that is contrary to the one presented in the Bible. This involves everything from how we view God, His creation, ourselves, our spouse, our family & friends, authority, right & wrong, etc.
The first element in the race toward spiritual maturity is a solid and expanding knowledge of God and His Word. This knowledge and perspective leads to a transformed mind, helping us to better understand our faith. Without a Christian worldview, we will find ourselves being confused, frustrated and discouraged. Life simply won’t make sense, our expectations of God, ourselves and others will be skewed, and we will make decisions that are contrary to God’s will.
How do we transform our worldview? By getting educated! An hour church service cannot counteract a week full of the rest of the world. We must all continually seek to learn more about God and His Word.
Simply put...Grace Point University exists to help our church family better understand their faith.
Frequenty Asked Questions
- When are the classes offered? GPU classes are regularly offered during our weekend services.
- Are these classes for adults or students? Yes! These classes are appropriate for adults and students alike. We encourage families to sign-up and take the classes together, so that they can learn alongside one-another.
- Who teaches the classes? The GPU teaching team consists of Grace Point members with a passion to teach and be taught.
- I volunteer in a ministry during weekend services. Can I still take a class? Yes! The worship and children’s ministries are encouraging their volunteers to take classes. All they ask is that you let them know ahead of time if you will be unable to serve at your regularly scheduled time.
- I’m already in a Life Group. Why would I take one of these classes? GPU complements Life Groups. These classes are designed to provide foundational levels of knowledge and perspective that will allow a richer Life Group experience.
- How do I sign up? You can sign-up for one or more of these classes on-line right now!
2011/2012 GPU Classes
| 101:Belong |
This class focuses on the four things that unite us: our salvation, our statements, our strategy, and our structure. It is the pathway to membership at Grace Point.
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| 201:Grow |
You really can grow to think more like Christ, live more like Christ and be more like Christ! You can enjoy a real relationship with Him.
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| 301:Serve |
Understand how your spiritual gifts, heart, abilities, personality and experiences uniquely SHAPE you to serve God in His church.
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| 401:Share |
Learn how to deliver the Good News of Jesus Christ to the rest of the world. This class will provide you with the tools necessary to begin sharing your faith with the people God puts in your path.
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| Upper Story Finances |
Balanced
Can you be unbalanced financially and still be a devoted follower of Christ? What does it even mean to be financially balanced? In this six-session study, you'll be challenged to examine what you really believe about finances and faith:
- What does the Bible say about money?
- What is your primary objective when it comes to your personal finances?
- Can you survive without debt?
- Should you spend, save, or give the "extra" money you have?
- Are you content with what you have?
- Are you giving God your leftovers?
This study is filled with insightful perspectives and practical exercises to build a biblical foundation for just about every aspect of your finances.
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| Upper Story Parenting |
Effective Parenting in a Defective World
Sessions 1-3: Learn universally applicable principles that will change your understanding of your role as a parent and how to apply God’s process for teaching and nurturing your children.
- How to Raise Positive Kids in a Negative World
- Building Relationships that Bond
- How to Develop Your Child’s Full Potential
Sessions 4-6: Apply practical lessons about discipline, including a biblical understanding of punishment versus discipline, and the importance of maintaining the right attitude.
- God’s Process for Teaching Obedience
- How to Discipline Your Child Effectively
- Punishment Versus Discipline
Sessions 7-9: Understand and implement simple biblical truths that you and your children can hold onto when all else fails.
- Words That Discipline
- Five Smooth Stones for Parenting
- When All Else Fails
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| Upper Story Marriage |
Core 4 Habits of a Great Marriage
WHAT'S THE PROBLEM?
The great news is that we all want to have a great marriage, and most of us are willing to do what it takes to have one. The bad news is most of us don't think we know what it takes because we have been convinced that having a great marriage is VERY complicated.
WHAT'S THE ANSWER?
Here's the really good news: God's way for marriage might not be easy to live out, but it is certainly easy to understand. God gives us only a few verses on how husbands and wives should love each other. Maybe he did that on purpose. From the precious few Scripture verses on marriage come the Core 4 Habits of a Great Marriage:
- Have Serious Fun
- Respect and Love
- Love God First
- Practice Your Promise
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| Weekend |
Membership |
Living The Story |
| 9/4/2011 |
The Story Kickoff |
| 9/11/2011 |
| 9/18/2011 |
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| 9/25/2011 |
101:Belong |
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| 10/2/2011 |
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| 10/9/2011 |
Upper Story Finances |
| 10/16/2011 |
201:Grow |
| 10/23/2011 |
| 10/30/2011 |
| 11/6/2011 |
| 11/13/2011 |
| 11/20/2011 |
Thanksgiving & Christmas |
| 11/27/2011 |
| 12/4/2011 |
| 12/11/2011 |
| 12/18/2011 |
| 12/25/2011 |
| 1/1/2012 |
| 1/8/2012 |
| 1/15/2012 |
301:Serve |
Upper Story Parenting |
| 1/22/2012 |
| 1/29/2012 |
| 2/5/2012 |
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| 2/12/2012 |
401:Share |
| 2/19/2012 |
| 2/26/2012 |
| 3/4/2012 |
| 3/11/2012 |
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| 3/18/2012 |
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| 3/25/2012 |
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| 4/1/2012 |
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| 4/8/2012 |
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| 4/15/2012 |
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| 4/22/2012 |
101:Belong |
Upper Story Marriage |
| 4/29/2012 |
| 5/6/2012 |
| 5/13/2012 |
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| 5/20/2012 |
201:Grow |
| 5/27/2012 |
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| 6/3/2012 |
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| 6/10/2012 |
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| 6/17/2012 |
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| 6/24/2012 |
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| 7/1/2012 |
301:Serve |
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| 7/8/2012 |
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| 7/15/2012 |
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| 7/22/2012 |
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| 7/29/2012 |
401:Share |
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| 8/5/2012 |
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| 8/12/2012 |
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| 8/19/2012 |
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| 8/26/2012 |
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Events
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