Passage classes will by design, focus on instruction and learning. While natural fellowship will occur in such classroom settings, it will not serve as a replacement for the kind of deep life-sharing fellowship that takes place in our home-based small groups.

First Step as in taking the first step in Walking Together, is our membership class at Good Shepherd Church. Led by Pastor Talbot Davis, the class explores core values, strategy and ministries of Good Shepherd. First Step is a great introductory step to our church.

PATHFINDER: is our launching vehicle for small groups. It provides a 6 meeting small group experience with a trained Pathfinder Guide. Pathfinder is scheduled to launch multiple times throughout the year.  The first meeting is held at GSUMC on September 3rd.

Fall 2008 Passage Class Schedule

Course Descriptions

• Biblical Studies (BS) – Classes designed to take people deep into an experience of the Inspired Word of God
• Christian Thought (CT) – Classes designed to help people better understand the great doctrines of the Christian faith as well as engage their surrounding culture with a solid Biblical worldview.
• Practical Ministry (PM) – Classes designed to grow and develop ministry skills among the people of Good Shepherd.
• Spiritual Growth (SG) – Classes designed to guide the people of Good Shepherd into new levels of Spiritual depth and formation.

The purpose of Passage is to augment the Small Group and Sunday Adult Learning ministries of Good Shepherd.