Adult Education

Let the wise listen and add to their learning and let the discerning get guidance.
Proverbs 1:5

Sunday School Classes

Biblical Studies

The Biblical Studies class deals with historical critical scholarship related to the Bible and is of particular interest to Christians who want to understand the Bible more thoroughly in terms of its long history. No prior Biblical knowledge is necessary, simply a curiosity for historical details related to the Bible and its Christian origins. The class is led by Acton Ostling, retired Professor of Music at the University of Louisville, and it meets in Room 252, adjacent to the church parlor.

Pathways

Members of the Pathways Class are united in their pursuit of knowledge of Biblical, historical and social issues, and all other facets that lead to a balanced Christian life. The class is also a community that has a yearly seminar, a Derby party, and a Christmas get-together along with other social events. As one example, class members make sandwiches for the Wayside Christian Mission. The class meets in Fellowship Hall A with moderator Elizabeth Clay.

Reading The Bible

The Reading The Bible class doesn’t require knowledge of Greek or Hebrew. But understanding what a Biblical phrase or verse means in today’s language calls for knowledge of the historical setting and what it meant when it was written in another language, with concern for its theological meaning today. The class is led by Dr. Marty Soards, Professor of New Testament Studies at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and the class meets in the Chapel.

Bible Study Offerings

Morning Joy

Spring and Fall sessions of this weekly Bible study on Thursday mornings concentrate on a specific book of the Bible. Classes meet in Fellowship Hall and are led by Senior Pastor Steve Jester, with the women and men who attend – both church members and guests -- providing lots of discussion and questions.

Classes begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and the sharing of church joys and concerns. At the conclusion of each class by 11 a.m., small discussion groups convene for those who choose to participate. A syllabus of the class study will be provided in advance of Morning Joy sessions, so that attendees can familiarize themselves with what book of the Bible to concentrate on in preparation.

Men’s Weekday Bible Study

The John Rodman Men’s Bible Study class meets for one hour each Friday, at 7 a.m., for fellowship, prayer, and study of a Bible passage. The group focuses on the meaning of each weekly passage and related commentaries, and how they relate to their personal lives. Study topics are announced in advance so that attendees can prepare themselves for the discussion. The Rev. Dr. Marty Soards leads the class, which currently meets via Zoom. Contact the church office for the Zoom link.

Young Adult Ministry

The young adult ministry is for those in transition. Many participants are in their 20s or early 30s and are in flux between school, entering the workforce, climbing the career ladder and everything in between. It is for young adults who are veterans of Louisville as well as those who are new to the area and are trying to find a community and group to connect with. Contact the church office for more information.