I'd hope something along those lines, yes.
11 week orientation
Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by Earth Wind and Fire, Oct 6, 2013.
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How many weeks would it take to teach all the instructions and commands of Christ.
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Earth Wind and Fire Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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Some may be aware of the fact that Arthur W. Pink and his wife quit going to church long before his death. He considered the churches of that day apostate. He still held bible reading and prayer in his home for him and his wife and he was also a Sabbath keeper. He would not let his wife cook on Sunday. You will not find this information in most of his books but he wrote letters to his close friends over the years discussing with them the scriptures and personal matters. I have a sovereign grace pastor friend that has some of these letters in book form and I read it.
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We provide a 1 week (or 1 Sunday) connections seminar that is for new people and those who desire to become covenant members.
Our class is required for covenant members and it goes through who we are and why we are a church. It is a staff led class that seeks to help connect with new people.
As for the OP's class...I can't imagine what takes 11 weeks to do. We couldn't get folks to do two or three weeks much less 11. I guess you find out who's really committed.
These kinds of classes are important (I'd say essential) to a growing church. Especially when you're looking at being able to find great fits and cast vision to new people. It isn't about brainwashing (though you gotta wonder about an 11 week class) but about connection. :) -
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Bingo.
theassimilationofnewmembers.pdf
p. 29
"For a traditional church, with a strong Sunday school, it would be wise to treat the new members class, Discovering Membership 101, as a recurring class taught every three months during the Sunday school hour. . . .It could also prove to be a good motivator to help the new member build the habit of attending Sunday school." -
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If it is a discipleship class, I wouldn't think it at all unusual. Is it? And if not, what exactly is going to be taught? Have you asked? -
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I attended the class on a voluntee basis - I could have left at any time - I was NOT requried to join the church.
I wanted to know what the church believed, and how it operated.
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