Bible Study

Sunday School

Overview: JPBC offers Bible Study of all ages during the Sunday School hour, from 9:30-10:30 am every Sunday morning.

Note: If you do not come to Sunday School regularly, there are greeters at each entrance who can direct you to an appropriate class. Just ask them where to go.

What is the JPBC philosophy of Sunday School for children and youth?

We believe that the primary responsibility for the evangelism and discipleship of children who come from Christian homes rests with their parents. Our Sunday School is not meant to replace but to supplement the work of Christian parents in the home.

We carefully select mature teachers to serve in our Sunday School classes.

What curriculum do you use for children and youth?

We have written our own Bible-based curriculum. You can read an overview of the material. Children who attend our Sunday School over the course of four years will be exposed to the entire canon of Scripture. We also stress Scripture memorization and catechism.

All children and youth study the same lessons each week, taught on an age appropriate level. Parents can receive copies of the Sunday School lessons and reinforce learning throughout the week.

Classes are intentionally divided into wide age groups, often including siblings in learning groups together, as follows:

Nursery: Excellent care for children under age 3 in our upstairs nursery suite.
Preschool (ages 3-5): A special class for children who are just learning to read.
Children (ages 6 to 11): An active, integrated class for younger children.
Youth (ages 12-18): An integrated class for teenagers.

We also welcome children with special needs and will work with parents to help their children participate in our Sunday School ministry.

What about Sunday School for Adults?

We offer several ongoing classes for Senior Adults that use the LifeWay curriculum.

We also offer a special class for the Deaf (“Talking Hands”).

In addition to these continuing classes, we offer three special “track” classes that meet for 13 weeks each:

Track One: Bible. This class does a verse by verse study of one book or the Bible or one large passage of Scripture. Recent Studies: Hebrews, John, Philippians

Current Study (Sep-Nov 2009): 1 & 2 Kings
Track Two: Doctrine. This class studies one doctrinal topic.
Recent Studies: Person and Work of Christ, Evangelism and Apologetics
Current Study (Sep-Nov 2009): The Sermon on the Mount
Track Three: Christian Life. This class examines a practical topic related to living the Christian life or the exercise of Christian ministry.
Recent Studies: Spiritual Disciplines Within the Church, The Pursuit of Holiness
Current Study (Sep-Nov 2009): One True God by Paul Washer

The track topics change each quarter. The quarters run as follows:

Quarter One: December-January-February
Quarter Two: March-April-May
Quarter Three: June-July-August
Quarter Four: September-October-November

Body Life (Wednesday evening discipleship)

Men's Bible Study

A Men's Bible Study meets weekly for breakfast, fellowship and time in the Word Saturdays from 8:00-9:00 am in the Conference Room.

Women's Bible Studies

There are two Women's Bible Studies that meet weekly for breakfast, fellowship and time in the Word. One meets Thursdays at 6:45 am at Melinda Sprinkel's home; the other meets Saturdays from 8:00-9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall.

JPBC 101

JPBC 101 is an eight week class for new members and attendees at Jefferson Park. It is periodically offered throughout the year. Class meetings are announced in the Evangel and Sunday bulletin. The class makes use of a book “JPBC 101: Believing is Belonging.” The class covers the following topics:

How do we know what truth is? The Doctrine of Scripture.
Who is the Father? The Doctrine of God.
Who is Jesus? The Doctrine of Jesus Christ.
Who is the Holy Spirit? The Doctine of the Holy Spirit.
What is the Church? The Doctrine of the Church.
What are the Ordinances? The Doctrines of Baptism and The Lord’s Supper.
What is Church Membership?
What is Expected of Church Members?

The purpose of the class is to introduce the basic doctrinal beliefs we hold at JPBC and our understanding of church membership. Those who are new to the fellowship at JPBC are encouraged to take this class when considering making a commitment to membership. Copies of the book “JPBC 101: Believing is Belonging” are available from the church office on request.