1. Christian Development Course led by Pastor Winston Bygrave
The WHBC Christian Development Course (CDC) was developed from the Alpha course, and reflects our Baptists' views on baptism and church government, as well as our Pentecostal influence on worship and the work of the Holy Spirit today. There is no charge for this course and it is open to all. It has 2 goals:-
1. To introduce the Christian faith to all who are interested in finding out more.
2. To serve as a foundation course for church membership on the basics of the Christian Faith and what is expected in local church commitment.
The course is run on Sunday evenings, 6.30 - 8pm from 15 January to July during school term times. We begin with refreshments, followed by group discussions on key questions raised on the evening's subject. Finally, a teaching session brings together a biblical and holistic overview of the topic.
The CDC is a series of one hour sessions over 14 weeks (excluding school holidays) and a weekend away in April on ‘Who is the Holy Spirit?’ Sessions include:
Is there more to life than this?
Who is God the Father?
Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus die?
How can I be sure that I have saving faith?
Why and how do I pray?
Why and how should I read the Bible? How does God guide us?
Why and how should I be baptized?
How can I live a holy life and walk in the Spirit?
How can I resist evil (Spiritual Warfare)?
Why and how should I tell others (Evangelism)?
Does God heal today?
How will the world end?
Who is the Holy Spirit?
Holy Spirit Weekend Away, 14 - 15 April 2012 at High Leigh, Hoddeston, EN11 8SG
What is the connection between the ‘Spirit of the Lord’ and God himself?
How is the Holy Spirit described in the Old Testament?
What is the promise of the Father that Jesus spoke about?
How is the Holy Spirit connected with Jesus?
What is the relationship of the Holy Spirit to God the Father and the Lord Jesus? Christ?
How does the baptism of the Holy Spirit help you?
What are some of the hindrances to and conditions for receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit in his fullness?
Two Courses
2. Church Membership Course starting 23 February 2012
Thursday Evenings 7.30 – 9.00pm, led by Winston Bygrave. Sessions include:-
What about the church? What do Baptists believe?
How is the church governed and believers disciplined?
Why and how should I give of my finances?
Why and how should I experience NT worship in my local church?
How can I make the most of the rest of my life?
Note: The membership classes may be attended separately from the rest of the CDC by mature believers seeking church commitment with the agreement of the leadership of the church.
