Courses in the School of Growth are designed to increase your Biblical knowledge, and to teach you to study God’s Word. Course offerings include overview studies of Biblical topics and books of the Bible. Download 2009 Course Catalog
You can register to take classes online(if available) or in person. Go to the CBI webpage for registration information.
CBI 201 - Worship as a Lifestyle
A common misconception, even among seasoned Christians, is that worship is about singing. There is even a style of music that has been dubbed “worship” music. Singing can help us enter into an attitude of worship, but worship is a lifestyle of wholeheartedly giving ourselves to honoring the God who made us. God is not just looking for believers; He is looking for true worshipers. This course describes what that lifestyle looks like and challenges us all to be worshippers, not just while singing, but every day and everywhere!
CBI 202 - How to Study the Bible
The Bible teaches us that you can’t truly be a disciple of Jesus Christ if you do not have a regular intake of His Word. This course is a “how to” course on Bible Study. It assumes that you already know the importance of personal Bible study and that you are seeking how to accomplish it. Each study method is presented in such a way that any believer in Jesus can follow steps and be able on his or her own to really gain something out of the study. This course will also introduce the use of basic reference tools which aid in Bible study.
CBI 203 - The Role of the Holy Spirit in Your Life
Come explore what the Bible says about the ministry of the Holy Spirit! We begin by looking at the role of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament, starting with creation, through the history of Israel, and to the Prophets of the Old Testament. We will then move to the role of the Holy Spirit in the birth, life and ministry of Jesus. Finally, we will address modern day issues regarding the Holy Spirit such as His role in the life of the believer and the gifts He presents to us to serve others.
CBI 204 - Sharing My Faith
How hard is it to share your faith in Jesus Christ with family or friends or co-workers? Have you wished you could talk to others about how Jesus changed your life? This course is a very practical approach at sharing your faith. In the course you will discover different styles of evangelism and learn to write and share your faith in a very simple format.
CBI 205 - Old Testament Survey
The Old Testament consists of 39 books that contain the history of the nation of Israel, the laws of God for Israel, inspiring poetry, and the messages of numerous prophets. To understand how these books relate to one another, we will emphasize the “foundational books” which provide the historical basis of the Old Testament in Part 1 of this course. Once we work our way through the foundational books, the other Old Testament books will be linked to this historical base in Part 2. We will also emphasize God’s covenant promises to Abraham and his descendants. Our understanding of the Old Testament context will help us understand the covenant relationship with God that is available to us through the death of Jesus Christ.
CBI 206 - New Testament Survey
The New Testament is worthy of a lifetime of study, as it answers the most significant questions people have asked. What is the purpose of life? Is there any real hope? What is God like? Can I be freed from guilt and sin? Jesus Christ is the only answer to those questions. He is the key to God’s New Covenant, the central theme of the New Testament. In order to fully appreciate the New Covenant, you must explore the life and times of Christ and the other New Testament writers. New Testament Survey organizes this essential information around the anticipation, institution, and fulfillment of the New Covenant. This book-by-book study, which will be taught in two six week sessions, includes a look at political forces and ideologies of the first century Roman world. New Testament Survey is designed to give you a rich understanding of God’s precious New Covenant as presented in the New Testament. Indeed, this is a study worthy of your time and energy.
CBI 207 - Prayer For Life
Prayer for Life is a study designed to help the new Christian learn how to pray and the seasoned Christian to deepen their prayer life. Beginning with the basics, what prayer is and how to pray, the believer at all maturity levels will develop their prayer life thus developing their relationship with God. The course will cover all aspects of prayer in 12 steps, consisting of 12 lessons, designed to enrich your time with the Lord.