Bible Study Groups & Classes

Below is a list of the current Bible study groups and classes that are happening at Cornerstone. Our hope is that these classes support spiritual growth, fellowship and learning about God’s Word. Each group has a different focus (such as study methods, reading through the New Testament, and spiritual habits). Please view the information for each class below and click the sign up button to register.

Class #1

Spiritual Habits/Disciplines

Details: meets the third Saturday of every other month from 9:00-11:00 AM in the South MPR (4364 Valley Fair Street)

Spiritual habits are gospel-based practices that are found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth in and among believers. They are experiential habits of devotion that have been practiced by God’s people since biblical times. God uses each habit from the Bible, both those done personally and corporately, in a unique way to transform us into Christ’s image as we engage in them by faith. We cannot be transformed into the people God intends without them. They are essential to our ongoing growth regardless of how long we’ve followed Jesus.

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  • Important information:

    Teacher(s): Various

    Dates: meets the third Saturday of every other month

    Meeting Time: 9:00 – 11:00 am

    Meeting Place: The South MPR (formerly Jack’s Shoes)

    Books: ESV Bible and Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus through the Spiritual Disciplines

    Materials: A way to take notes

Class #2

New Testament Reading Plan

Details: The Bible Reading Plan starts January 14th. From January 29th - May 9th, groups will be available every other week, Monday - Thursday from 6:30-7:45 PM in Room 10 in the Children’s Ministry Building to talk about the reading plan.

Note: Keep an eye out on our Instagram page for additional resources and weekly posts about the reading plan!

One of the most important habits for followers of Jesus is learning to methodically read through and/or listen to the entire Bible. For many Christians, this important rhythm was either never begun or it was set aside. Therefore, we want to provide an opportunity for every person that calls Cornerstone their local church family to read through and/or listen to the New Testament with others from about January to May.

Class #3

Intro to Bible Study Methods (Spring 2024)

Details: This is an open study (men & women) which will meet every Tuesday from 7:00-8:30 PM in Room 11 in the Children’s Ministry building. Begins April 2nd.

Do you regularly read your Bible but are unsure of how to effectively study it? Sometimes the difficulty is knowing how and where to start. In Intro to Bible Study Methods (BSM), you will be walked through the beginning steps of how to dig more deeply into your Bible. The hope is that when you finish, you will be able to study more effectively on your own and with others.

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  • Teacher(s): Tom Chambers

    Dates: 8 weeks, begins April 2nd

    Meeting Info: Tuesdays, 7-8:30 PM

    Meeting Place: Room 11 in the Children’s Ministry building.

    Book(s): ESV Bible

Class #4

Intro to Bible Study Methods: Women of the Word (Spring 2024)

Details: This is women’s study that meets on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM in room 11 in the Children's Ministry building.

Beginning on April 3rd, join us for 8 weeks as we read Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds by Jen Wilkin. Using this book as a guide, we will learn how to study the Bible so that it transforms both our hearts and lives. Throughout our session, we will put into practice what we learn as we study through the book of Titus together.

Note: This class will have weekly homework that covers the book reading, weekly Bible reading/study time, and optional podcasts.

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  • Teacher(s): Heather Chambers

    Dates: 8-weeks starting April 3rd

    Meeting Info: Wednesdays, 7-8:30 PM

    Meeting Place: Room 11 in the Children’s Ministry building.

    Book(s): ESV Bible, Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds by Jen Wilkin.

Class #5

Bible Study Methods (Spring 2024)

Details: Meets every Thursday from 6:30-8:00 PM in the South MPR (4364 Valley Fair Street). Begins April 4th.

After learning how to study your Bible, many of you will want to put the skills you have learned and the tools you’ve acquired to work in studying various books of the Bible. BSM is designed for just that. In these sessions, we hope to: (1) gain a greater love and passion for God through study of his Word, (2) help you gain greater hands-on skills in how you approach to doing so, and (3) to give you more tools to be more effective at it.

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  • Teacher(s): Todd Nighswonger and Laura Scherer

    Dates: April 4th - May 23rd

    Meeting Info: Thursdays, 6:30-8 PM

    Meeting Place: South MPR (formerly Jack’s Shoes) 4364 Valley Fair Street

    Book(s): ESV Bible

    Materials: A physical or digital journal

Class #6

Women’s Bible Study - James (Spring 2024)

Details: Meets on Fridays from 9:30-11:00 AM in the South MPR (4364 Valley Fair St)

This is an 8-week study for women which will go through the book of James. Join us, beginning on April 5th, as we learn and practice Bible study methods that will be used to transform our hearts and minds.

Note: This class will have weekly homework including Bible reading/study time.

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  • Teacher(s): Keri Reid

    Dates: 8-weeks starting April 5th

    Meeting Info: Fridays, 9:30-11AM

    Meeting Place: South MPR (4364 Valley Fair Street)

Class #7

First Steps Groups

Details: From April 21st - June 2nd, meets every Sunday at 1PM in Cornerstone’s Conference Room.

First Steps Groups are small groups that are intended for individuals or families that are new to Christianity or otherwise just want a refresh on the fundamentals. This is “Christianity 101” with a host of basic topics covered including the Bible, the Trinity, mankind, sin, Jesus, and the goal of creation. These groups are a fun place to fellowship and a safe place to learn and ask questions. We hope you come yourself and invite others to join you.

Class #8

Life Workshops

Details: This class discusses various topics and meets periodically, 1 to 2 Sundays a month from 1:00-3:00 PM in the South MPR.

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  • This two-part workshop explores how to live faithfully in dealing with end-of-life realities. This second workshop continues the discussion with how to walk with and serve loved ones that are nearing the end of their lives.

  • This workshop is designed for those seeking and asking questions about faith and Christianity. Following a brief gospel presentation the floor will be open to live dialogue provoking and addressing questions and/or objections wherein there are no “off-limit” topics. (e.g. Don’t all religions worship the same god? I am “spiritual” why do I need church? How do we know the Bible is true? Doesn’t science and evolution prove Christianity false?) All are welcome, both inside and especially outside of Cornerstone, so please invite your friends, family, neighbors… anyone that you would like to have hear the gospel and/or has questions or objections regarding the Faith. Join us and watch evangelism in a live setting.

  • This is the first of a two-part workshop exploring the topics of Evangelism and Apologetics (defending the faith). This first workshop focuses on the fundamentals and practical application of evangelism in relationship. We will discuss what evangelism is, what it is not, and why it is important. We will provide specific information and direction about what the gospel is and how to share it. There will be plenty of time for open dialogue, Q&A, and maybe even a bit of role playing. This workshop is very accessible and intended for everyone. So, come and invite others, whether you are young or old, new to Christianity or a long-time follower of Christ.

  • This is the second of a two-part workshop exploring the topics of Evangelism and Apologetics (defending the faith). This “Apologetics” workshop is for those that want to dive deeper into the philosophy, methodology, and application of defending the faith. We will begin by addressing what apologetics is as distinct from evangelism and why it is important both inside and outside of the church. This will include a brief comparison of the three main apologetic methodologies – Classical, Evidential, and Presuppositional. We will spend most of our time laying out a framework for how we as Christians should respond Biblically to objections raised from various worldviews and other religions (i.e. atheism, agnosticism, empiricism, post-modern relativism, spiritualism, Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witness, etc.) that say things like, “There is no objective truth! Science and evolution prove Christianity false! All religions worship the same god! I am “spiritual,” so I don’t need church! I am “good person,” so I don’t need Jesus! How do you know the Bible is true?”

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