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Christianity Explored
Developed over 10 years ago, Christianity Explored is for anyone who has questions about Christianity - and who would like to find out answers to them. It doesn't matter if you have just started coming to church, or if you've been going to church for years. Whatever your circumstance, if you would like to find out more about Christianity and what it means to be a Christian, then this course is for you.
Facilitator: Chris Glover, Will Pritchard
Date: Sept 14-28, Oct 12-26
Time: 9:45-11:00am
Venue: Classroom B
Suitable for: ALL
Email: classes@islandecc.hk
Ask Anything: The Sequel
You have asked the tough questions and you have heard the pastors preached. However, you still have some questions and there are so many more to explore. Coming and dig deeper into evolution, reglious pluralism, and the problem of evil. Bring your friends along with you as well.
Facilitator: Chris Glover, Tobin Miller
Date: Sept 14 - Oct 12
Time: 9:45-11:00am
Venue: Classroom A
Suitable for: ALL
Email: classes@islandecc.hk
Baptism Class
“I have been a Christian for some time already and people told me that I need to be baptized. What is baptism anyway? Am I eligible to be baptized? How can I prepare myself for it?” If you are asking these questions, this class is for you. This class is a preparation for those who want to be baptized in the coming baptism in December 14th.
Facilitator: Albert Ng, Daniel Tse
Date: Oct 26 – Nov 16
Time: 9:45-11:00am
Venue: Classroom C
Suitable for: ALL
Email: classes@islandecc.hk
What They Don’t Teach You About Women in School
For Men Only: As man, you want to suceed at work. You also want to find satisfaction at home with the one woman you love. Following Robert Lewis' course, this course will help you to understand your woman or girlfriend, unleash fresh energy and find new ways to relate to her in meaningful ways.
Facilitator: Oliver Hui, Stefan Lindberg
Date: Sept 14 – Oct 12
Time: 11:30am-12:45pm
Venue: Classroom C
Suitable for: Men only
Email: classes@islandecc.hk
Making a name for yourself at work
For Men Only: For many men, work is an inseparable part of reality. Following Robert Lewis' course, this class will help you to understand yourself and derive a winning game plan for success in your work. It will also help you intergrate your Christian identity into your work in a meaningful way.
Facilitator: Brian Chan, Charles Thomas
Date: Nov 2-30
Time: 11:30am-12:45pm
Venue: Classroom C
Suitable for: Men only
Email: classes@islandecc.hk
Becoming a Sacred Influence
Do you ever feel confused about your role as a woman of God? Do you ever wonder how God wants you to best relate to others, especially men? Come join us for a ten-week study of the book Sacred Influence by Gary Thomas. This study will provide challenges, examples, and hope to women (married or single) who want to learn how to love others, especially that significant man in your life.
Facilitator: Shanon Hilliard, Jen Hammonds
Date: Sept 21 – Dec 7
Time: 11:30am-12:45pm
Venue: Classroom B
Suitable for: Women only
Email: classes@islandecc.hk
How to be a great spouse and parent
Do you ever feel like you are all alone in trying to figure out this thing called "Parenting" and "Marriage"? For those who are married with or without kids, Pastor Tobin and his wife Christina will help you to face this challenge through a time of fellowship, encouragement, and study.
Facilitator: Tobin and Christina Miller
Date: Sept 14 - Oct 5, and Oct 19-Nov 9
Time: 11:30am-12:45pm
Venue: Classroom A
Suitable for: Married couples
Email: classes@islandecc.hk
The Art of Dating and the Single Life
Video "ArtOfDating"
Singleness is a unique stage of life. It is a time period when fun and frustration can happen all at the same time. If you are in this world, come and join Pastor Tobin and his wife Christina for a time of fellowship, a study of God's word, and have fun.
Facilitator: Tobin and Christina Miller
Date: Nov 23 - Dec 14
Time: 11:30am-12:45pm
Venue: Classroom A
Suitable for: Singles
Email: classes@islandecc.hk
God’s Plan for me, My Plan for God
God is the sovereign Gdd over the universe and our lives. We know this intellectually, but do we know that God's sovereignty is in fact closely related to our life and well being? This cousre will discuss how God's sovereignty is related to us and how should we respond properly in order to be benefited from this God who loves us so dearly.
Facilitator: Carlos Oyarbide
Date: Sept 14 - Oct 19
Time: 9:45-11:00am
Venue: Classroom C
Suitable for: ALL
Email: classes@islandecc.hk
Battle for the Hearts
Islam is the second largest religion in the world after Christianity. It is estimated that 1 out of 5 people in the world today is a Muslim. By 2025, that ratio could be 1 out of 3. This introductory class highlights the differences between Islam and Christianity and prepares participants to respond to Muslims with love and respect.
Facilitator: Lincoln Loo
Date: Nov 2, 9, 23, 30
Time: 9:45-11:00am
Venue: Classroom B
Suitable for: ALL
Email: classes@islandecc.hk
Walking with Paul in the 21st Century
This course will explore key principles of Paul’s life during his Missionary Journeys and how this applies to our lives as believers in the 21st Century. In order for us to understand modern day missions we need to look at one of the greatest missionary of the history of the church. What were the major key principles of Paul’s life? What was Paul’s theology on Missions? How did Paul’s theology impact missions? And, What does this all mean for Christians living in the 21st?
Facilitator: William Pritchard
Date: Oct 19 - Nov 9
Time: 9:45-11:00am
Venue: Classroom A
Suitable for: ALL
Email: classes@islandecc.hk
How We Impact The World
Some of the ECC brothers and sisters have been doing great things in reaching out to the world through creative and meaningful ways. Their examples will greatly benefits the congregation by showing us how they do ministry and how others may be involved as well. This “How We Impact the World” series is consists of several one off meetings scattering throughout the semester.
Facilitator: Guest Speakers
Date: Sept 14, Oct 19, Dec 7
Time: 11:30am-12:45pm
Venue: Classroom B, C
Suitable for: ALL
Email: classes@islandecc.hk
Deepening Your Relationship with God
“How can I grow in my Christian faith? What can I do to deepen my relationship with God?” This course is meant to be practical. It covers spiritual practices such as personal devotion, and prayer, experiencing the forgiveness of sin, worship and fellowship. This course is for young Christians who are eager to grow in their faith.
Facilitator: Eden and Wis Shih
Date: Nov 23 - Dec 14
Time: 9:45-11:00am
Venue: Classroom A
Suitable for: New or young Christians
Email: classes@islandecc.hk