All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 2 Tim 3:16-17
Here we have a comprehensive statement on our Adult Education Philosophy.
Course Descriptions 4th Quarter 2025
September 28 – December 14
Foundational
Prospective Members Class 010/Gospel Primer 020 – Daniel Weaver, Blair Waddell
Textbook: Providence Baptist Church Articles of Faith and By Laws
This course provides an overview of the vision, ministry, and organization of Providence Baptist Church. In it you will learn about our policies and strategies in fulfilling our mission statement as well as discovering ways you can serve. You will also hear testimonies from current church members and develop new friendships. The introduction to the church lasts six weeks. There is no obligation to join the church.
A Gospel Primer
Textbook: The Bible with study guidance using A Gospel Primer by Milton Vincent.
A six-week course on the importance of the Gospel in the life of a Christian. The course will show the importance of the Gospel every day in the Christian life.
Equipping
Women’s Bible 243: Gospel of John – Melissa Patterson
Textbook: The Bible
Join us as we begin our study in the book of John. This quarter we will dig into the first 8 chapters with a desire to see what Jesus reveals of Himself through the words of John, the beloved apostle. Our prayer is that the truths we learn and the revelations we are shown transform our hearts and deepen our relationship with Jesus and with others.
Bible 228: Obadiah, Haggai, Malachi – Mike Watson
Textbook: The Bible
What is God’s message to the people of Israel after the fall of Judah and Jerusalem to the Babylonians. Obadiah brings a message of encouragement to the Israelites in God’s judgement of Edom. Following the return, the remnant started on the construction of the temple but struggled to do God’s work ahead of their own needs leading to judgement rather than blessing. Haggai brings a message of prioritizing God and his call above our own desires. Walking with God rather than chasing our comfort. Malachi follows on this message as the Israelites continued to struggle with faith in God, struggling to follow his word rather than their own materialistic desires. How do we follow God in a materialistic world? What is God’s message to how we respond to our choices in a materialistic world? We will look at these questions as we study God’s Word though these three prophets.
Building
Bible 303: Justification – Ryan Wolfe
Textbook: The Bible with study guidance using Faith Alone – The Doctrine of Justification: What the Reformers Taught...and Why It Still Matters by Thomas Schreiner
The doctrine of justification by faith alone, "the article by which the church stands or falls" is critical for enjoying a true walk with Christ. We will be using Thomas Schreiner's 2015 book “Faith Alone" as we look at the doctrine in its historical development, biblical definition, and modern challenges.
History 301: Miscellanies – Jim Moorhead
Textbook: The Bible
This class will focus on topical studies related to the Christian life. We will cover subjects such as: the most important Christian virtue, Jonathan Edward’s favorite topic, Ovis Aries, how do I know “I am a true Christian?”, and the human conscience and heaven.
Providence Education Modules
Ecclesiology
- Prospective Members Class 010
- Spiritual Gifts 101
- One-on-One Discipleship 201
- Church History 201
- Church History 202
- History of the Baptist 301
- Forms of Church Government 301
Understanding the Bible
- Old Testament Survey 101
- Old Testament Survey 102
- New Testament Survey 101 - The Gospels & Acts
- New Testament Survey 102 - The Epistles & Revelation
- Hermeneutics 201 - Understanding how to read different genres of scripture. (Translation, Historical Context, Epistles, Narrative, History, Law)
- Hermeneutics 202 - (Wisdom, Gospels, Parables, Prophecy, Apocalyptic)
Theology
- Theology 101 - The Word of God & the Doctrine of God
- Theology 102 - The Doctrine of Man, the Doctrine of Christ & the Doctrine of the Church
- Theology 103 - The Doctrine of the Application of Redemption & the Doctrine of the Future
- Theology 201 - Doctrine of Salvation (Soteriology)
- Theology 202- Inspiration of Scripture
- Theology 203- Doctrine of the Church (Ecclesiology)
- Theology 204- Christology
- Theology 205- Doctrine of God
- Theology 206- Doctrine of the Holy Spirit (Pneumatology)
- Theology 207- Doctrine of Man (Anthropology)
Christian Ethics
- Spiritual Disciplines 101
- Evangelism 101
- Missiology 101
- Christian Ethics: Marriage, Singleness, and the Family 201
- Christian Ethics: Parenting 201
- Christian Ethics: Discipling Women 201 (Women's Ministry*)
- Christian Ethics: Discipleship 301
- Christian Ethics: Mercy Ministry & the Poor 301
- Christian Ethics: The Christian at War 301
- Christian Ethics: Politics and the Christian 301
- Christian Ethics: Money and Finances 301
Advanced Subjects/Electives
- Individual Bible Book Studies 201-266
- Bible Book studies are taught at least twice a year
- Books planned or taught include:
- Bible 219: Seeing Christ in the Psalms
- Bible 221: Ecclesiastes
- Bible 227: Daniel
- Bible 248: Gospel of John
- Bible 249: Ephesians
- Bible 250: Philippians
- Bible 259: James
- Bible 262: 1,2,3 John
- Bible 266: Revelation
- Bible 301: Gospel of John: The Great Priestly Prayer
- Biblical Manhood & Womanhood 301
- Biblical Counseling 301
- World Religions 301
- Biblical Concepts of Education (How to Teach) 401
- Teaching in a Small Group 402
- Apologetics 401
- Worship Music 401
- Basic Greek for Beginners 401
- Working with Youth 401
- Basics of Christian Preaching 401