Adult equipping hour classes are designed to help you grow in your walk with Christ as you deepen both your knowledge and love for God.
New Member Class
If you are interested in becoming a member of or simply want to learn more about BCLR, please consider attending this class. A final fellowship luncheon will be held one Sunday afternoon after the class is completed. You will cover such topics as Philosophy of Ministry, membership requirements, the constitution, bylaws, stewardship, and missions as well as information about the various ministries of the church. Click here to sign up or for more information.
Summer 2026
Standing Strong in Changing times
Summer combined equipping hour class | Activity Center
May 17
May 24
May 31
June 7
June 14
June 21
June 28
July 5
July 12
July 19
July 26
August 2
August 9
August 16
August 23
August 30
May 24
May 31
June 7
June 14
June 21
June 28
July 5
July 12
July 19
July 26
August 2
August 9
August 16
August 23
August 30
Truth v.s. Cultural Pressure
Biblical Unity v.s. Division
Corporate Prayer Breakfast
Authentic Faith v.s. Empty Religion
Grace v.s. Legalism
Sexual Purity v.s. Sexualized Culture
Identity in Christ v.s. Identity in the World
Spiritual Authority v.s. Consumer Christianity
Biblical Conflict Resolution v.s. Worldly Revenge
Perseverance and Faithfulness v.s. A Discouraging World
Stewardship v.s. Gambling
Faith and Politics
Biblical Discernment v.s. Deception
Dependency on God v.s. Self-Sufficiency
Leadership v.s. Passivity
Corporate Prayer Breakfast
Biblical Unity v.s. Division
Corporate Prayer Breakfast
Authentic Faith v.s. Empty Religion
Grace v.s. Legalism
Sexual Purity v.s. Sexualized Culture
Identity in Christ v.s. Identity in the World
Spiritual Authority v.s. Consumer Christianity
Biblical Conflict Resolution v.s. Worldly Revenge
Perseverance and Faithfulness v.s. A Discouraging World
Stewardship v.s. Gambling
Faith and Politics
Biblical Discernment v.s. Deception
Dependency on God v.s. Self-Sufficiency
Leadership v.s. Passivity
Corporate Prayer Breakfast
Daniel Severs
James Henrich
Troy Phillips
Greg Scheideman
Nolan Games
Clint Goode
Garrett Plunkett
Mark Etherington
Paul Hamline
Stephen Riemar
Mike Meadors
Howard Bennett
Jason Lapp
Danny Games
James Henrich
Troy Phillips
Greg Scheideman
Nolan Games
Clint Goode
Garrett Plunkett
Mark Etherington
Paul Hamline
Stephen Riemar
Mike Meadors
Howard Bennett
Jason Lapp
Danny Games
Fall 2026
Classes Start September 6
A History of christian doctrine
Room A 206
Led by James Henrich, Nolan Games, and Stephen Fulmer
Exploring the history of Christian doctrine helps us understand how and why the Church has articulated and defended biblical truth across the centuries. This class will trace the development of 6 key Christian teachings: Authority, The Trinity, The Person of Christ, The Work of Christ, Salvation, The Church, and The End Times. As an easy-to-read road map, we will use Dr. John Hannah's excellent introduction, Our Legacy: The History of Christian Doctrine. Through studying the insights, debates, and challenges faced by Christians throughout history, we will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of doctrinal development from Pentecost to the present. This is an introductory course and accessible to all.
whatever you do: A Biblical Theology of work, calling, and the gospel
Room A 202-204
Led by Howard Bennett, Clint Goode, and Josh Newton
This study explores what the Bible teaches about work, vocation, and calling. Using Scripture as our foundation, along with Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller and The Gospel at Work by Greg Gilbert and Sebastian Traeger, we'll discover God's design for work before the fall, how sin has affected our labor, and how the gospel transforms the way we work, lead, serve, and glorify Christ in our everyday lives. Whether you're employed, retired, self-employed, or serving at home, this class will help you see how all of life—including your work—is to be lived for the glory of God.
Beyond the Pain: How god uses suffering to transform us
for his glory
Room A 208-210
Led by Benny Riley, Garrett Plunkett, and Kellen Davis
Although trials and suffering are an inescapable reality of life, God purposefully uses them to refine our character, deepen our faith, and equip us for service, ultimately producing an eternal outcome that brings glory to Him.
From the Gospels to revelation: New testament survey
Joint Heirs | Activity Center
Led by Paul Hamline, Mike Meadors, Jason Lapp, and Reuben Staton
Although trials and suffering are an inescapable reality of life, God purposefully uses them to refine our character, deepen our faith, and equip us for service, ultimately producing an eternal outcome that brings glory to Him.
Ecclesiastes
Women’s Class | Room A 211
This semester we will journey through the book of Ecclesiastes. Join us each week as we pray for one another and discuss what we have learned from our own personal study of the passage.
Combined Equipping Hour Dates
November 1 — Reformation Sunday
November 15 — Counseling Conference
December 6 — Annual Congregational Meeting
*We will not have a Prayer Breakfast on November 29
November 15 — Counseling Conference
December 6 — Annual Congregational Meeting
*We will not have a Prayer Breakfast on November 29