Connections not only helps you uncover biblical truth, but equips you to continue growing as a life-long student of Jesus Christ. Journey through foundational courses and develop friendships while becoming part of a smaller community at NHC. Connections is also a place for those who recognize the importance of being people of grace who walk alongside those beginning the Christian journey. Whether you’re just starting your walk with God or are a mature believer seeking a fresh adventure, come enjoy “Connections.”
Connections courses meet on Monday nights.
Kick-off Dinner: February 6
Celebration Dinner: April 30
6:30-8:30 p.m. • NHC Family Center
(lower level)
• REGISTER online.
• Contact Becky Frey for more information at 763-536-3275.
LEVEL 1 COURSE
Alpha
Alpha is a simple, dynamic and effective way of presenting the message of Jesus in a clear and non-threatening manner. Come explore or re-acquaint yourself with the core teachings of the Christian faith, make new friends and experience God's presence in a personal and powerful way.
LEVEL 2 COURSES
Christianity Explored
Christianity Explored continues the journey of Alpha by providing our friends a place to continue to ask questions and investigate Christianity to a deeper level. This course explores who Jesus was, who we are, what his aims were, and what it means to follow him today. This is a great class to brush up on foundational Christian truths as well as read together the Gospel of Mark.
The Gospel of John
This course blazes the trail to regular Bible reading and helps each participant with cross-referencing passages. Course facilitators introduce prophesy in the Old Testament regarding Jesus and the uncovering of word pictures and symbolism woven into John’s writing. This is a great complement to the Gospel of Mark for the Christianity Explored course. Participants enjoy reading through John’s eye witness testimony chapter by chapter and uncovering the delightful insights to the person of Jesus of Nazareth.
LEVEL 3 COURSES
The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus
The Bible has been called “the most misunderstood book in history.” Wars have been fought in its name, scandals have been precipitated by it, politics shaped and reshaped at its word. This study takes a chronological, fly overview of the major themes in the Bible in a clear and logical manner. This is a great course to brush up on your Bible history and the great moments essential to saving faith.
Growing in Christ
This perennial best-selling discipleship tool is the classic Bible studies "Lessons on Assurance" and "Lessons on Christian Living" in one package. Each participant will embark on foundational Bible study on 13 topics essential for Christian life. You will be introduced to Scripture memory, a discipline to help you fight the good fight of faith as well as provide a platform to explore hundreds of passages and get to know your Bible better.
12 Seeds for Successful Relationships
The quality of our relationships reflects the quality of our lives. Someone may have physical health and wealth, but if relationships are weak, life is not really very healthy or very rich. This study promotes healthy, rich relationships in every area of life. It identifies and explains 12 important relationship-building principles or "seeds," that are important in a growing relationship with the Lord and with others.
Growing Faith
This study will help you develop a life-long relationship with God. The Bible makes clear that a relationship with Jesus Christ is challenging, so this course will give you great insights over eight topical lessons we struggle within the Christian life. Each lesson contains a variety of activities, including major selections from "Born to Grow," by Larry Richards, daily Bible readings with focus questions, special projects and prayer exercises.
This Great Salvation
This Sovereign Grace, "Pursuit of Godliness," study is the first of a three-part series to study foundational Christian doctrines (salvation, sin, holiness and the wrath of God, and justification). It uses article reading, Bible meditation and small groups interaction to provide a rich and challenging exploration to God’s Word.
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How Do I Change?
This Sovereign Grace, "Pursuit of Godliness," study is the second of a three- part series to study foundational Christian doctrines and other topics (temptation, sanctification, intimacy with Christ, grace and love). It uses article reading, Bible meditation and small group interaction to provide a rich and challenging exploration to God’s Word.
Disciplines for Life
This Sovereign Grace, "Pursuit of Godliness," study is the third of a three- part series to study foundational Christian topics (prayer, meditation, fasting, confession and solitude). It uses article reading, Bible meditation and small group interaction to provide a rich and challenging exploration to God’s Word.
LEVEL 4 COURSES
The Truth Project
This study is an intimate exploration of a biblical world view from Focus on the Family. The DVD-based small group curriculum is comprised of 13 one-hour lessons taught by Dr. Del Tackett. The Truth Project is the starting point for looking at life from a biblical perspective. Each lesson discusses in great detail the relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily life. You will be blown away by the depth and scope of this content to answer one core question: Do you really believe that what you believe is really real?
Precepts Bible Studies
What could be more important than knowing God and his will and living in relationship with him? Our Precepts Bible Study leaders facilitate specific books of the Bible to discover truth for themselves by studying God's Word inductively. We are convinced that studying the Bible inductively (bservation-interpretation-application) is the most powerful and rewarding method to personal discovery and longer retention (The 2011-12 studies is Jeremiah and Revelation.)
Grace Based Parenting
"Grace Based Parenting" is not another manual full of impossible standards, rather it is a new map for learning to see ourselves and our children through God’s limitless tenderness. It teaches us to raise our kids the way God raises us. Dr. Kimmel offers a revolutionary concept that focuses on the model and guidance provided by God the Father, the ultimate child and family expert.
Grace Based Marriage
"Grace Based Marriage" is not another manual full of impossible standards, rather it is a new map for learning to see ourselves and our spouses through God’s limitless tenderness. It teaches us to invest in a marriage relationship the way God invests in us. Dr. Kimmel offers a revolutionary concept that focuses on the model and mutual submission provided by God the Father, the ultimate husband and marriage expert.
