What are Core Classes?
Core Classes help us grasp the scope of Christian doctrine, devotion, and discipleship. They blend the relaxed atmosphere of an adult Sunday school class with the scope of a Bible college or seminary education—offering the ideal way to deepen your knowledge.
And, as these classes are designed to help equip, train, and encourage you in your understanding and application of God’s Word, our teachers may recommend resources for you to purchase and provide recommended reading and/or other projects that you can work on outside your time in class. However, please note that you won't be required to purchase any items or complete any outside work to join and enjoy learning in these classes.
Classes meet every Sunday morning at 8:30am and 10:30am and at select times during the week.
What Courses are Offered?
There are multiple core courses offered on a rotating basis to allow the motivated learner to complete a Bible college/seminary overview of Christian doctrine, devotion, and discipleship. Currently, we offer classes in the following areas: Biblical Studies, Theology, Christian Living, and Ministry Skills.
CORE Classes are currently located at our church offices at our Chaparral Campus. Directions between Kindred Main Campus & Kindred Offices
Upcoming Classes
January 5 - March 9, 2025
8:30 am (1st service)
Essentials I
Taught by Mark Bundy & Mark Vaughan
The most important course in Kindred’s Core program! This course is the gateway to all other courses in the Core program, as it establishes you in the essentials of Christian Doctrine, Devotion and Discipleship. The course material is equally beneficial to you whether you are a first-time student or a teacher looking for material to train others!
Cultivating a Godly Marriage
Taught by Mike & Jan Martin-Vegue
This class is a biblical study of God’s design, centered in the gospel, for cultivating a godly marriage. We will study the foundation, purpose, priority, purity, and permanence of marriage. We will also study the biblical roles of the husband and wife, matters of the heart, effective communication, conflict resolution, and intimacy with a focus on theology and the gospel. The goal is to understand biblical truths to strengthen marriages that will honor and glorify God.
Biblical Prayer (February 9 to March 9)
Taught by Gerry Edwards
This class is designed to provide a clear, straight forward understanding of bible centered prayer. Rooted in the Bible, the class will emphasize the importance of prayer in the believer’s new life in Christ and look at the biblical commands regarding prayer, learn how to pray, and the necessity of prayer for growing in The Faith and obedience.
10:30 am (2nd service)
Old Testament Survey II
Taught by Victor Mejia
In his letter, James calls for Christians to not be content with a half-hearted, compromising faith. James deals with very practical issues, such as trials and suffering, temptation, poverty and wealth, the role of works, the taming of the tongue, and implications of a Christian worldview. It is a call to be a doer and not just a hearer of the Word of God. Studying this letter will help us get rid of worldliness while challenging us to demonstrate genuine Christian faith through our works.
New Testament Survey
Taught by Jason Erselius
This class provides a survey of the New Testament, from Matthew to Revelation, seeking to help us understand the structure, setting, theological themes, and practical application of each book.
How to Study Your Bible
Taught by Charles Vermeulen
This 10-week course is designed to equip believers with skillset to interpret Scripture with confidence and clarity. You'll learn what hermeneutics is, why it matters, and how to distinguish between sound and unsound interpretive practices. Through engaging teaching and hands-on exercises, you'll discover how to approach the Bible as both a science and an art, transforming your personal Bible study into a richer, more faithful exploration of God’s Word. Whether you're a seasoned student of Scripture or just beginning, this course will help you grow as a discerning and faithful reader of the Bible.
What is Dispensationalism?
Taught by Farid Elyas
This class will help us take a deep dive into one of our distinctives here at Kindred Community Church. We will look into God’s Word, and study how Scripture points us to a specific set of convictions, and how we should understand God’s work in human history.
Current Classes
October 20 - December 15, 2024
8:30 am (1st service)
Church History - Forerunners of the Faith (Oct. 20 - Feb. 2)
Taught by Dave Vaughan | Classroom: Training Room 1, 100 S. Chaparral Ct.
This class will introduce believers to the rich heritage of God’s church. It focuses on both significant figures in church history though the while also providing a basic framework and context for understanding important events and developments.
Biblical Theology: Tracing the Biblical Doctrines
Taught by Farid Elyas | Classroom: Training Room 2, 100 S. Chaparral Ct.
This class will help fill in some of the gaps in our thinking as Christians, and how we study our Bible. It will enrich our thinking and help us gain a greater appreciation for the doctrines that we hold dear, and for God’s work in progressively revealing His plan in the pages of Scripture across time.
Spiritual Disciplines (Nov. 17 - Dec. 15)
Taught by Mark Bundy & Mark Vaughan | Classroom: Discipleship Room B, 100 S. Chaparral Ct.
This class is an introduction to various disciplines of grace given by God, such as Bible reading, prayer, and fasting, for the strengthening of Christians in their faith and practice.
10:30 am (2nd service)
Old Testament Survey II
Taught by Victor Mejia & Landon Myers | Classroom: Training Room 1, 100 S. Chaparral Ct.
This class provides a survey of the Prophetic (Major and Minor Prophets) and Wisdom books (Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon) of the Old Testament, seeking to help understand the literary structure, historical and geographical settings, and major theological themes of each book.
In the Beginning: Exegesis of Genesis
Taught by Charles Vermeulen | Classroom: Choir Room, 100 S. Chaparral Ct.
An exegetical journey through Genesis. Trace the glory and majesty of God through the creation of the cosmos, the calling of mankind, and the catastrophic consequences of the fall. This study will focus on Genesis chapters 1–11, examining the generations of the created order, the rise of early civilizations, and God's redemptive plan in its initial stages as we behold His sovereignty unfold in this book of beginnings.
