God wants all of us to grow in fellowship, discipleship, ministry, evangelism and worship. It's by balancing those five purposes that we truly live out God's plan for our life. More than anything else, the Simi Valley Presbyterian Church family wants to come beside you and watch you grow in all five of these areas.
CLASS 101 is our basic introduction to our church family and is designed to explain who and what our church is. The seminar is broken into two sessions covering: (1) Our Salvation and Our Statements, and (2) Our Strategy and Our Structure. At the end of the seminar there will be an opportunity for you to decide whether to complete the process by becoming a member or to wait and decide at another time. There is no pressure whatsoever; we want you to be comfortable with whichever you choose. If you decide that Simi Valley Presbyterian Church is not where God is leading you, we’ll be happy to help you find another church.
All Christians eventually ask the same questions: How can I get closer to God? How do I grow in my faith? In this seminar, you will learn four habits that will energize and renew your spiritual life. First, you will learn practical steps to making time with God a powerful part of every day through Bible reading and study. Second, every growing Christian needs to talk with God in prayer. In this seminar you'll discover that God desires conversation with you and He's much more interested in you authentically talking with him than He is in critiquing your prayers. A third area that is covered is financial giving. Few things give a more uselful glimpse into our spiritual lives than how we handle our financial resources. Finally, you'll clearly see the value of Christian relationships. At Simi Valley Presbyterian Church, there are lots of opportunities to gather with other believers in Small Groups.
When you became a Christian, you welcomed God's gift of salvation and the hope of eternal life. God also gave you a purpose and significance in your life. God has given each of us the opportunity to serve others and make a difference in others' lives. When you serve others in Jesus' name, that's called ministry. God didn't design ministry for just a few people with seminary degrees. At Simi Valley Presbyterian Church, we believe that every member of our church is a minister. In this three-week seminar, you will learn how God can use your Spiritual Gifts, your Heart (passions), your Abilities, Personality and Experiences to minister to others in need. This is discovering your SHAPE for ministry.
These seminars are offered throughout the year. Please contact the church office office or use a Keep in Touch card to register for any CLASS.
The Walk to Emmaus
The Walk to Emmaus is a spiritual renewal program intended to strengthen the local church through the development of Christian disciples and leaders. Click here if you would like to learn more about for the Walk to Emmaus.