THE FUNDAMENTALS OF THE FAITH ($10/ person; 13 weeks)

Sundays 8:00 a.m., B209, begins 9/7/25, Adam Proveaux

Whether you are a seeker, new believer, or a Christian wanting theological grounding, Fundamentals of the Faith explores the basic questions: Who is God and what is He like? How can Jesus be 100% God and 100% man? What is salvation, why do we need it, and what is necessary for salvation? This course uses The Fundamentals of the Faith (Moody Press) curriculum, audio messages by Dr. John MacArthur and classroom discussion to build believers and future leaders at Immanuel. The Fundamentals of the Faith is Immanuel’s flagship course, since it thoroughly explains what we believe, and is strongly recommended for every Immanuel member.

Class resources HERE

THE ART OF MARRIAGE ($25/ couple, 8 non-consecutive weeks)

Sundays 9:30 a.m., B207, begins 9/21/25, Bobby and Sheila Little

Whether you have been married one year or fifty years, every marriage can use a tune-up. We forget why God brought us together in the first place. We lapse into selfish patterns that need a fresh reminder of the power of the gospel. We need reminders to keep our roles sharply in focus.  We need help when communication fails. The Art of Marriage, an outstanding DVD series by FamilyLife is taught by the best Weekend to Remember speakers. It uses both gripping and humorous testimonies and vignettes to teach you the art of investing in love for a lifetime. This course is for married and engaged couples of any age.

ANSWERS IN GENESIS (no charge, 14 weeks)

Sundays 9:30 a.m., B209, begins 9/7/25, Jim Smithers, Trevor Specht, Erick Smith

Utilizing an Answers in Genesis DVD series by Ken Ham as well as other complementary material, this course will provide a powerful foundational defense of the authority of Scripture through the creationist viewpoint. It will address: The relevance of Genesis, historical interpretation of Scripture, evolution, fossils, the Flood, and the theological consequences of an evolutionary interpretation/worldview. Throughout the course, there will be several discussions of scientific material relative to creation science and will cover additional topics such as carbon & radiometric dating, starlight and time, the human genome project/DNA, UFOs, and biblical geology. For adults and students accompanied by a parent, ages 6th grade and up.

WALKING WITH GIANTS: CHURCH HISTORY IN THE REFORMATION (no charge, 12 weeks)

Sundays 11:10 a.m., Gym, begins 9/14/25, Alex Hairgrove

Have you ever wanted to nail down your understanding of the 95 Theses? Or perhaps you couldn’t dare to ask about the Canons of Dort? Join us for a church history class that will indulge(nce) your curiosity and help you learn more about the Protestant Reformation.  This fall Alex Hairgrove will be teaching another installment of Walking with Giants. We will spend 13 weeks learning about the events and key figures that led up to and brought about the Protestant Reformation.

THE WORLD’S RELIGIONS COMPARED TO CHRISTIANITY (no charge, 10 weeks)

Sundays 11:10 a.m., B209, begins 9/7/25, Rod Turk

“All religions lead to God.” Have you ever heard that? All religions do not lead to God! In this class, we will examine the tenets of the major world religions over against Christianity, doing a side-by-side assessment of Islam, Atheism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Paganism, and a few of the smaller religions. The result will be the demonstration of the superiority of Christianity academically and personally. If you have friends who are not Christians, this course will help you understand why they think the way they do. You will also be given tips on how to engage those non-Christians in your life. Join me in this journey to strengthen your understanding of the world, its cultures, and ultimately your place in God’s Story.

THE GLORY OF ISAIAH (no charge, 15 weeks)

Wednesdays 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. B203/205, begins 8/27/25, Dan Crabtree

This fall, The Glory of Isaiah class will begin studying through Isaiah together, verse by glorious verse. On Wednesday nights starting in September, the class will show how the first nine chapters of Isaiah speak to us today about the saving glory of God in every area of our lives. The prophet boldly confronts fake worship, wicked politicians, tyrannical feminism, and the American dream to call hard hearts to repentance. He preaches the powerful promises of God for the coming global kingdom, bringing comfort to the broken and rest to the weary. And at every step, Isaiah’s eyes are fixed on the incarnate Holy One of Israel - the Branch, the Vine, the Teacher, the Servant, the King - Immanuel himself, Jesus Christ. Sign up online for an epic beginning to our study through the prophecy of Isaiah. The class will split time between teaching and table discussion. Childcare is available.

Week 1 (August 28), The Glory of Isaiah - Introduction: Teaching, Slides
Week 2 (September 3), The Feast God Hates, Isaiah 1:1-20: Teaching, Slides