Fall studies will resume on Wednesday, September 6. Registration is recommended but not required.

That's Not Actually In The Bible

CO-ED: 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel and 6:00 p.m. in Social Hall - September 6 through November 29, Led by Dr. David Eldridge

Join us as we discover biblical truths that undo common misconceptions and sayings we may have accepted as truths. During the semester, Pastor David (and several other Dawson Ministry Staff members) will shed light on what the Bible actually teaches us. Some topics include:

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves
God Won't Put More On You Than You Can Bear
When God Shuts A Door, He Opens A Window
We Are All God's Children
Christians Shouldn't Judge
To Thine Own Self Be True
Forgive And Forget
Everything Happens For A Reason
Time Heals All Wounds
Love The Sinner, Hate The Sin

Hebrews by Jen Wilkin

WOMEN: 9:30 a.m.// Room 254 North - September 6 through November 15, Led by Marilyn Johnson & Robbie Roberts

Using, primarily, Jen Wilkin's "Better: A Study Of Hebrews", we will dig in, verse-by-verse, and explore how God "provided something better for us" in the person of Jesus Christ (Hebrews 11:40). Through stories of Old Testament heroes and practices, the author of Hebrews demonstrates how the new covenant is superior to the old one and how Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of every promise.

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Romans - Part 1

WOMEN: 9:30 a.m.// Room 257 North - September 6 through November 29, Led by Sharon Wells

CO-ED: 6:00 p.m.// Room 257 North - September 6 through November 29, Led by Sharon Wells

This is an inductive Bible study using Precept materials to study the book of Romans in this first of a four-part series. Kay Arthur, Co-Founder of Precept Ministries International writes, "All have sinned. There is none righteous. We are declared righteous by God only by faith in the blood of His Son. Romans 1-5 explains the foundational doctrines of our faith - original sin, justification, redemption and propitiation. Gain an excellent grasp of the doctrine of salvation!"

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In His Image by Jen Wilkin

WOMEN: 6:00 p.m.// Room 256 North - September 6 through November 29, Led by Rebekah Black & Taryn Temples

Join us as we walk through Jen Wilkin's "In His Image", by exploring ten characteristics of who God is: holy, loving, just, good, merciful, gracious, faithful, patient, truthful and wise. This book helps us understand who God intends for us to be. Through Christ, the perfect reflection of the image of God, we will discover how God's own attributes impact how we live, leading to freedom and purpose as we follow His will and are conformed to His image.

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Parenting: Gospel Principles

CO-ED: 6:00 p.m.// Room 254 North - September 6 through October 18, Led by Julie & Colin Stewart

This life-giving book offers parents much more than a to-do list. Paul David Tripp presents a big-picture view of God's plan for parents by outlining fourteen principles centered on the Gospel. With the rescuing grace of God that has the power to shape how we view everything we do as parents, we are freed from trying to manufacture life-change in our children's hearts and can embrace a perspective of parenting that overflows with vision, purpose and joy.

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Ordinary Discipleship by Jessie Cruickshank

CO-ED: 6:00 p.m.// Room 252 North - September 6 through November 15, Led by Jonathan Propes

Jesus told His followers, "Go and make disciples of every nations", but a lot of us never even start because we feel like we don't have what it takes. But Jesus didn't didn't ask spiritual superstars to make disciples. He invited ordinary people into the adventure of following Him. Jessie Cruickshank learned how to be a disciplemaker in the wilderness. When she connected her training in outdoor adventure ministry with her Harvard degree in neuroeducation, God showed her a pathway for ordinary disciples of Jesus to experience profound spiritual growth.

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God's Heart For The Nations by Jeff Lewis

CO-ED: 6:00 p.m.// Room 253 North - September 6 through November 8, Led by Kyle Bailey

"God's Heart For The Nations" takes you from Genesis to Revelation in order to see the connection between two critically important themesthat are woven together throughout Scripture - God's blessing and God's global purpose. In this study, you will be challenged to consider your role in God's plan of redemption, a plan that involves making disciples among all nations for the glory of God.

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Celebration Of Discipline by Richard J. Foster

CO-ED: 6:15 p.m.// Room 255 North - September 13 through November 15, Led by Jan Kennamer Hart & Liz Cuenin

In this semester (Part 2 will be taught in Spring 2024), we will begin to explore the "classic disciplines" of the Christian faith: meditation, prayer, fasting, study, simplicity, solitude, submission, service, confession, worship, guidance, and celebration. We will study each of the 12 disciplines in a two-week cycle of reading, discussing as a group, and practicing. Join us as we discover that the purpose of spiritual disciplines is to "allow us to place ourselves before God so He can transform us" (Celebration Of Discipline, p. 7).

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Thinking About God

CO-ED: 6:00 p.m.// Room 258 North - October 11 through November 15, Led by Dr. Ken Mathews

The more we grow our understanding of God's identity and distinctiveness the better armed we are to face our real-world, everyday challenges with vibrant spirituality. This study explores these qualities of the God we worship: the one God in three persons, the God who speaks, the God who suffers, the God who triumphs, the God who saves, and the God who is all holy and all glorious.

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Moms in Prayer

WOMEN: 6:00 p.m.// Room 251 North - September 6 through November 29, Led by Alice Elmore

In this group, Dawson moms meet together and pray during the school year for our children and for their schools. Moms in Prayer is an international organization that impacts children and schools worldwide for Christ by gathering moms together to pray. Please join us and pray for your children or grandchildren of any age!

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Men's Breakfast & Bible Study

MEN: 7:00 a.m.// Social Hall - Begins September 11, Led by Dr. Neal Schooley

This group will be studying the Minor Prophets. Breakfast is available for $6. Extra tables are set up for those who do not wish to eat but want to participate in the Bible Study. Dr. Schooley send out his reading notes each Thursday or Friday in preparation for the following Monday's study. If you wish to join the men in the study, please email Dr. Schooley at nschoole@bellsouth.net.