Dear Church Family, Be Encouraged,

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2 Dear Church Family, Thirty eight years ago when I began my journey as a new Christian, my friend Rufus Smith discipled me as a new believer. I can still remember the little pieces of paper he would write study questions on. We bantered back and forth discussing and debating our newly gained knowledge and love of God and the scriptures. More than my philosophy and religion classes, more than my theology course in seminary, the kitchen table fellowship is what rooted and grounded me as a growing Christian. It was this kind of study that strengthened and matured me. Also it was that kind of small group study that matured the Brookhollow family. Those days when you would see almost every growing Christian in this church carrying a discipleship study bible. We grew more, reached more, gave more and baptized more people during that period than any other time in the 26 years of this church. And it is what I believe God has called me back to as a pastor and teacher. Pray about your spiritual growth. Select a small group that you can study, learn, pray and grow with. God by his grace has chosen you to grow in grace and the knowledge of The Lord Jesus Christ. 1Peter 3:18 Be Encouraged,

3 RECOMMENDED TRACKS OF STUDY New Believer Baptism Ordinance Classes (Salvation, Baptism, Communion) First Step Call to Follow Christ Finding Your Fit Sunday Bible Fellowship Class Tuesday Bible Study Small Group Study New Member First Step Call to Follow Christ Finding Your Fit Sunday Bible Fellowship Class Tuesday Bible Study Small Group Study Current Member Sunday Bible Fellowship Class Discipleship Course (Mosaic, Momentum, MasterLife, Eagles) Tuesday Bible Study Small Group Study

4 Tuesday Night Bible Study Tuesday Night Bible Study - Family Night at TCWW January Series - Starting 1/7 Christ in Colossians (Tuesdays at 7:00 pm - Queenston Campus) This engaging and interactive series examines Paul s letter to the church at Colosse. Students will discover what it means to Know Christ, Grow in Christ, Seek Christ, and Serve Christ. Study presented by Dr. Todd Still of Truett Theological Seminary. February Series - Starting 2/4 Tuesday Night Bible Study by Pastor Ralph Douglas West (Tuesdays at 7:00 pm - Eldridge Campus) Small Group Study Series (Tuesdays at 7:00 pm - Queenston & Bingle Campus) Are You...All In? If life was a game, would you be all in? Where do you place the chips of Time, Talents, Treasures, Trust? God is calling His followers to be all in. Discover how God can use your life to make an eternal difference when you give Him your all! In Search of Timothy (Ministry Training Camp Series) Every great leader needs great followers. What does it take to be a supportive follower? How do you identify those who are called to support your vision? These and other questions are answered in this challenging and engaging study. (Based on the book In Search of Timothy by Tony Cooke.) Walk Across the Room (Evangelism Series, Queenston Only) What if you knew that by simply crossing the room and saying hello to someone, you could change that person s life forever? Walk Across the Room shows how and why you should share your faith with others. (Based on the book Walk Across the Room by Bill Hybels.) Boundaries (Queenston Only) When is the right time to say Yes and No? Having clear boundaries is essential to a healthy, balanced life. This study will help you to identify biblically methods on how to set healthy limits with a parent, spouse, child, friend, co-worker and even yourself while still being a loving person. (Based on the book Boundaries by Henry Cloud.)

5 Tuesday Night Bible Study - Family Night at TCWW March Series - Starting 3/4 Eldridge Bible Study (Tuesdays at 7:00 pm - Eldridge Campus) Small Group Study Series (Tuesdays at 7:00 pm - Queenston & Bingle Campus) SCANDAL in the Church! Betrayal, Lies, Murder, and more! Better than any sitcom or mini-series, the Bible has it all! This series will focus on Biblical stories of Scandal and God s redemptive plan of restoration and forgiveness. Each week a new episode of the SCANDAL series will be offered. Tuesday Night Bible Study In Search of Timothy (Ministry Training Camp Series) Every great leader needs great followers. What does it take to be a supportive follower? How do you identify those who are called to support your vision? These and other questions are answered in this challenging and engaging study. (Based on the book In Search of Timothy by Tony Cooke.) Walk Across the Room (Evangelism Series, Queenston Only) What if you knew that by simply crossing the room and saying hello to someone, you could change that person s forever? Walk Across the Room shows how and why you should share your faith with others. (Based on the book Walk Across the Room by Bill Hybels.) Lifelong Love Affair (4 Weeks, Queenston Only) Couples will learn how to embrace God s dream for their marriage, cultivate romance and fun, and fulfill each other s spiritual, emotional, and sexual needs. (Based on the book Lifelong Love Affair by Jimmy Evans.) Dare to be Uncommon (Men s Study) God s desire is to give meaning and purpose to your life by giving you dreams and goals that only you can accomplish. But every day you re fed messages, expectations, and images that push you to live a life other than the one God has planned for you. How can you counteract those messages? Let Super Bowl-Winning Coach Tony Dungy be your coach as you walk together through these questions and more. (Based on the book Dare to be Uncommon by Tony Dungy)

6 Children Educational courses Children courses Worship KidStyle (K-5th) Let kids worship...like kids! This Tuesday Night curriculum guides kids to worship through Arts & Crafts, Dramatic Play, Games, and Exploration & Discovery. Kids will sing along to cool music videos and participate in Bible study, prayer time, offering, and fun review activities. TeamKids (K-5th) Each week, kids learn a new character trait God wants them to develop. Ranging from being honest to being joyful, the topics each week challenge children to make that character trait part of their lives. Music & Arts (3rd-5th) The Church continues to encourage and support our children in all areas of spiritual growth. We offer our children the opportunity to worship through music and arts. If your child is interested in being in the children s choir, praise dance team, or step team, please register online for additional information. Tutorial Learning (K-5th) The Church is committed to the spiritual and academic growth and development of our kids. Academic support is offered to struggling and accelerated learners in grades K 5th in the form of tutorial services.

7 Youth courses Known (6th-12th) This curriculum is designed to help students know Christ, own their faith, and make their faith known. Students will study topics from spiritual development areas such as lordship, disciplines, character, discernment, relationships, and influence. TCWW Youth Huddles (6th-12th) A regularly scheduled gathering on Sundays with the youth for the purpose of evangelism, discipleship and fellowship. The purpose of the youth huddles is to use a structured lesson and series of discussion questions to better help the youth develop spiritually in a small group setting. Upcoming Series: Epic & Heroes of the Bible Youth Educational courses Transitions (11th & 12th) Transitions will focus on providing youth with the resources and tools needed to equip and empower them to reach higher levels of achievement after high school graduation. The goal of each workshop is to motivate youth to believe in their own talents and to have the dedication and drive to make their personal vision of success come to life. The workshops will cover: College Readiness, Leadership Training, Career Development, Social and Life Application Skills. Boys to Men Mentoring Program (Ages 12-17) Would you like your child to have a Spiritual Mentor? That extra set of ears, the extra voice to be heard a wise and trusted mentor. This mentoring program aids in the development and foundation building of boys between the ages of The curriculum utilizes biblical examples of manhood and provides them a living example in the form of men from the church. Tutorial Learning (6th-12th) The church is committed to the spiritual and academic growth and development of our kids. Academic support is offered to struggling and accelerated learners in grades 6th-12th in the form of tutorial services.

8 Adult Educational courses New Believer & New Member courses Baptism Ordinance Classes (3 weeks) Each of the three (one session) classes is mandatory for all baptism candidates. Candidates will gain a clear understanding of Salvation, Baptism, and the Lord s Supper. Classes offered 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sunday of each month. New Members Courses First Step (1 Class, offered 1/5, 1/18, 2/2, 2/15, 3/2 and 3/15) Members learn the vision, history, philosophy of our church and the expectations of responsible church membership. The Call to Follow Christ (6 weeks, starting 1/12 and 3/9) New and growing believers are provided with an overview of six spiritual disciplines for daily living. Finding Your Fit (1 Class, offered 1/18, 2/15 and 3/15) Members are assisted in identifying their spiritual gifts, abilities and experience in order to find their place of service in the church. Spiritual Growth courses Hearing God s Voice (12 weeks, starting 1/16) God speaks in ways that are personal and unique to each person. This study will help you to discern the voice of God, identify ways He speaks, and respond to His revelations of His will. (Based on the book Hearing God s Voice by Henry & Richard Blackaby.) Lord, Teach Me to Wait (10 weeks, starting 1/22) In a world that waits for nothing, our best moments arise from God s timing, not our own. This study will challenge you to be attentive to God as He reveals deep, transforming truths that assist us to go deeper into their relationship with God.

9 Adult Educational courses Men s courses Dare to be Uncommon (Starting 3/4) God s desire is to give meaning and purpose to your life by giving you dreams and goals that only you can accomplish. But every day you re fed messages, expectations, and images that push you to live a life other than the one God has planned for you. How can you counteract those messages? Let Super Bowl-Winning Coach Tony Dungy be your coach as you walk together through these questions and more. (Based on the book Dare to be Uncommon by Tony Dungy.) Adult Educational courses Breakfast and The Word (Every Saturday) Join the men of The Church Without Walls for a great time of fellowship, food, and study of God s Word. Life courses Singles Courses The Power and Purpose of Singleness (7 weeks, starting 1/15) Every person - whether single, married, or divorced - is a complete person with abilities, talents, skills, and promise. This study shares Biblical insight on six important truths about singleness. (Based on the book The Power and Purpose of Singleness by Michael Cavanaugh.) Marriage Courses Five Love Languages (4 weeks, starting 1/12) Marriages may be made in heaven, but they must be nurtured here on earth. This study uncovers how people communicate love in different ways and shares the wonderful things that happen when men and women learn to speak each other s language. (Based on the book Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman.) Love & Respect (4 weeks, starting 1/12) The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Need. Cracking the communication code between husband and wife involves understanding one thing: that unconditional respect is as powerful for him as unconditional love is for her. (Based on the book Love & Respect by Emerson Eggerichs.)

10 Adult Educational courses Life courses (cont.) Fireproof (4 weeks, starting 1/12) How do you put-out the fires that come to destroy a marriage? Is it possible to fireproof your marriage from the issues that explode when left unresolved? Learn how to Never leave your partner behind. (Based on the study series Fireproof Your Marriage.) Lifelong Love Affair (4 weeks, starting 2/9) Couples will learn how to embrace God s dream for their marriage, cultivate romance and fun, and fulfill each other s spiritual, emotional, and sexual needs. (Based on the book Lifelong Love Affair by Jimmy Evans.) The Art of Marriage (6 weeks, starting 3/9) This interactive video series will provide couples with ideas, tips, suggestions, and mini-projects to aid in making your marriage a lasting legacy of love. Senior Adults Courses SALT: Senior Adults Living Triumphantly (Classes ongoing) Discover what God expects of believers in all areas of life including faith, deeds, morality, leadership, and attitude. The SALT Ministry is committed to providing a caring, loving, and nurturing atmosphere to the mature members of the congregation through fellowship, Bible study, and missions. Young Adults Courses Core Convictions (8 weeks, starting 1/15) What is at the heart of why you believe? Core convictions are the foundation stones upon which every Christian life is built. This study will challenge you to examine what is at the core of your faith. Young Couples Courses Becoming One (Classes ongoing) The Young Couples classes are designed to assist in the spiritual formation and sustainable transformation of Young Couples through relevant studies of topics with an emphasis on evangelism, stewardship, and discipleship.

11 Personal Renewal courses Divorce Care (Starts 1/15) Find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce. Divorce Care is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life s most difficult experiences. Celebrate Recovery (Classes ongoing) Celebrate Recovery is a program designed to help those struggling with hurts, hang-ups, and habits by showing them the loving power of Jesus Christ through the recovery process. Adult Educational courses Leadership Development courses Leadership Courses Reducing the Risk (1 session, offered 1/18, 2/22, and 3/22) Child abuse strikes children of every age and social background. We have a profound moral obligation to reduce the possibility of child abuse ever occurring here at The Church Without Walls. If you are participating in a ministry, it is mandatory that you attend one of these seminars. Decision Time Training (1 session, offered 1/25, 2/15, and 3/15) This training is designed for members interested in joining our Decision Time Ministry Team. This team assist new believers and new members to understand their decisions and their next steps in their walk with Christ. Facilitator Training (1 session, offered 1/25) This training is designed for individuals who are interested in leading a small group at The Church Without Walls. Facilitators will learn how to lead a small group study while creating an environment where relationships are developed and natured. *Mandatory for all facilitators. Discipleship Courses Mosaic Discipleship (19 weeks, starting 1/13) This small group study provides training in discipleship for Christian women that prepares them to perform works of service.

12 Adult Educational courses Leadership Development courses (cont.) Momentum Discipleship (19 weeks, starting 1/16) This small group study provides training in discipleship for men who hunger to know God at a deeper level. Master Life (30 weeks, starting 1/15) Must have completed Mosaic or Momentum Discipleship This developmental small group study will help you develop a personal, lifelong, obedient relationship with Jesus Christ. Facilitator Courses Facilitator Training (1 session, offered 1/25) This training is designed for individuals who interested in leading a small group at TCWW. Facilitators will learn how to lead a small group study while creating an environment where relationships are developed and natured. All facilitators are required to attend one session during the year. Ministry Led Studies courses MTC: Ministry Training Camp In Search of Timothy (7 weeks, starts 2/4 and 2/6) Every great leader needs great followers. What does it take to be a supportive follower? How do you identify those who are called to support your vision? These and other questions are answered in this challenging and engaging study. (Based on the book In Search of Timothy by Tony Cooke.) Evangelism Ministry Walk Across the Room (6 weeks, starts 1/19 and 2/4) What if you knew that by simply crossing the room and saying hello to someone, you could change that person s life forever? Walk Across the Room shows how and why you should share your faith with others.

13 Adult Educational courses Ministry Led Studies courses (cont.) They Like Jesus, but Not the Church (6 weeks, starts 1/15) Many people today don t resonate with the Church or Christianity. Some have packed their spiritual bags and vacated the Church and others feel the church does not have a place or purpose in today s postmodern society. While the door of their hearts may be closed to the church, many are still open to hearing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This class will equip you for evangelism by exposing six of the most common misconceptions the emerging generations have about the church. Adult Educational courses Sunday Bible Fellowship courses Sunday Bible Fellowship (Every Sunday) Bible Fellowship classes (Sunday School) provide a dynamic small group environment to study God s Word while building healthy and rewarding friendship with other believers. Classes meet throughout the year. Online courses Online courses are offered to members of The Church Without Walls who are unable to attend studies on-campus to due to work, travel, or health-related issues. All online courses are facilitator-led and require completion of weekly assignments per course syllabus. Most courses require students to attend at least 1 on-campus session before completion of course. Students will be contacted by their facilitator with additional instructions after registration is received and processed. Master Life (30 weeks, starting 1/15) Must have completed Mosaic or Momentum Discipleship This developmental small group study will help you develop a personal, lifelong, obedient relationship with Jesus Christ. Students will be required to complete mandatory online course work and periodic on-campus sessions.

14 Adult Educational courses Online courses (cont.) Experiencing God (13 weeks, starting 1/15) God is inviting us to experience Him in an intimate and loving relationship. This study shows us how to know God as we step out in faith and join Him in His work with miraculous results. Students will be required to complete mandatory online course work and periodic on-campus sessions. First Steps (1 session, starting 2/1) Members learn the vision, history, and philosophy of our church and the expectations of responsible church membership. The Call to Follow Christ (6 weeks, starting 3/1) New and growing believers are provided with an overview of six spiritual disciplines for daily living. Students will be required to complete mandatory online course work. Stewardship: Living God s Way (4 weeks, starting 2/1) This Stewardship class will equip God s people in becoming effective whole-life stewards. Students will learn that Christian Stewardship is about more than the money we drop into the collection plate; instead stewardship is everything we do after we say we believe: serving God in our vocation, caring for those in need, and much more! Students will be required to complete mandatory online course work and periodic on-campus sessions.

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16 Purpose of Christian Education Discipleship: Studying God s Word Fellowship: Connecting in Relationship with Other Believers Service: Finding Your Place to Serve in Ministry Evangelism: Inviting Others to Belong Alternate Registration Options You can also register for your Christian Education courses online at Online Instructions: Visit the Christian Education section at or scan the QR code on the right with your smartphone. Rebuilding A Generation Ralph Douglas West Pastor/Founder THREE CONVENIENT CAMPUSES TO SERVE YOU SOUTHWEST CAMPUS 7500 Eldridge Pkwy Houston, TX NORTHWEST CAMPUS 5725 Queenston Blvd Houston, TX NORTH CAMPUS 5314 Bingle Rd Houston, TX