Next Steps
Courses To Help Us Become More Like Jesus
Where are you in your faith?
“I’m not sure if I even believe in God—I just have questions and nowhere to ask them.”
Alpha
Curious about faith? Alpha offers a safe place for you to ask any questions. Whether it's life, faith, or anything in between. We get together, eat a good meal, watch a short video about life and faith, then discuss it. All thoughts and opinions are welcomed and encouraged. We'd love to hear yours!
Our next Alpha course begins on Tuesday, February 3, at 6:30pm, at
The Cove in Bethany.
The Cove: 3901 N College Avenue, Bethany, OK 73008
“I’ve loved coming on Sundays but I want to be sure what it means to be part of the church.”
Becoming
Interested in becoming a member or want to keep growing in your faith?
Our Becoming course is the perfect next step. In this two-week study, you’ll discover how God has uniquely equipped and called you, learn the practices that help us grow more like Jesus, and explore the core beliefs of the Church of the Nazarene.
Our next Becoming course begins on Wednesday, February 4, at 6pm.
The idea of helping someone else grow in their faith feels like a big task—I want to, but, I don’t feel ready.
Discipleship: The Journey
Looking for guidance and encouragement in helping other people
come to know Jesus?
This nine-month discipleship course will help you grow daily as a follower of Jesus by building holy habits and sharing the gospel. Each month includes learning a holy habit, practicing mission in the community, growing through accountability, and multiplying disciples.
Next offered Wednesdays, January 7 - May 27
Bethany First Church Room 100 at 6pm
Marriage Enrichment
Marriage Enrichment is a four-week elective for married or engaged couples. Each week, couples will gather around tables for guided discussion designed to help them evaluate where they are in their marriage and identify intentional next steps for the future. Attendance at the Begin Again Workshop is not required to participate in this Wednesday night elective.
Wednesdays, January 21-February 11
Bethany First Church Room 122 at 6pm
Community Bible Study
Want to grow deeper in God’s Word this year?
Join Community Bible Study as we walk through 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus. In these letters, Paul charges young pastors to guard the gospel, lead with sound teaching, and live with godly character. That call wasn’t just for them—it’s for us too. Together we’ll learn how to live, protect, and pass on the gospel with courage, love, and the Spirit’s power.
The Shape of Worship
Come and join Worship Pastor Nick Robertson as he leads us through a 3-week conversation about worship from a Wesleyan perspective. This elective will meet in the Atrium and is a great opportunity for those who cannot join us on Wednesday evenings due to scheduling conflicts.
Sunday Evenings, February 8-22nd
Bethany First Church Atrium from 6pm
Fighting Shadows - A Book Study for Men
Join Pastor Ken Behrens for a discussion of the book Fighting Shadows: Overcoming 7 Lies That Keep Men From Becoming Fully Alive by Jefferson Bethke and Jon Tyson. This book helps men understand the shadows in our lives of despair, loneliness, shame, lust, ambition, futility, and apathy. The conversations around the book will help men discover the godly man they were created and called to be.
Wednesday Evenings, February 18th-April 1st
Bethany First Church Room 124 from 6-7:30pm
Walking With Jesus: An Ignatius Guide to Prayer From Lent to Easter
Experience this journey through lent using the scriptures to help you pray and grow in your relationship with Jesus. This elective is a great opportunity to help guide your focus through the Lent season, and shape your prayer life going forward into the future beyond Lent and Easter.
Wednesday Evenings, February 18th-April 8th
Bethany First Church Room 025 from 6-7:30pm
Practicing the Way: A Way to Begin or Deepen Spiritual Habits
Practicing the Way is a study based on the book by John Mark Comer that provides a practical approach to following Jesus for beginners and lifelong believers. This course is a great way to begin or improve the practices we've been talking about on Sunday mornings!
This course includes a mix of small group interaction, weekly videos featuring John Mark Comer, and encouragement to instill daily practices into your everyday life.
Wednesday Evenings, April 8th-May 27th
Bethany First Church Room 120 from 6-7:30pm