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We have many adult Sunday school classes that cover a wide-range of topics and age groups. Please contact Tracy Christensen if you have any questions or would like to know more about a specific class.
Christian Family Class - Adult Education Room 3201
The Christian Family Class is for adults that have a desire to learn and grow their faith with other Christians through Bible-based studies, small group discussions, mission projects and Christian fellowship. This class offers regular social activities and opportunities to serve in the church and the community. Come visit us once and the next time you come, you’re a member of the family. We meet on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Empty Nesters Class - Adult Education Room 3103 This class consists mostly of adults 60+. Class discussions center on Bible studies, a variety of topics by well-known Christian leaders, and guest speakers. Service projects are also available to those interested. Social events and strong friendships are a highlight of this class. Meets on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Faithbuilders Class - Evans Hall Room 2129 Faithbuilders is a group of ‘over-65’, active adults that share the Christian life journey. We are a mix of couples and singles that seek to learn about God’s word, God’s call and service opportunities. Our classes are a mix of Biblical, topical and human-interest subjects. We share mission projects, support church projects and enjoy fellowship activities. Although we are a large group, we have many group activities where we get to know each other. We invite YOU to come join us! Meets on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fellowship Class - Evans Hall Room 2235 This is a group of married couples, singles, and parents with children of various ages. This class is self-taught and offers book studies, Bible study, guest speakers, and more. Fellowship Class members work on various service projects throughout the year and as their name suggests, they enjoy the fellowship they have with each other during their Sunday-morning class time as well as other times and places outside of class. Meets on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friends in Faith - Room 1201 (2nd Floor of Sanctuary) Our mission is to connect friends and family through our faith in an open, welcoming environment by exploring God’s Word and its application on our Christian walk. Our class includes fellowship, lessons and lively conversations as we use a discussion-based format. All are welcome. Meets on Sunday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. God's Special Servants - Adult Education Room 3202 In order to meet the needs of our young adults with disabilities, ages 18 and up, White’s Chapel offers a class each Sunday with lessons tailored to meet their needs. If you know someone who might be interested in attending this class, contact Tracy Christensen or Doris Clark. Meets on Sunday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Marriage Enrichment Class - Adult Education Room 3204 This is a class for couples seeking marriage enrichment on a Sunday morning. This class is open to couples regardless of age or stage of marriage. Perhaps you are preparing to be married, interested in making your marriage better, or just wanting a positive change, then this class is for you. Meets on Sunday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The Vine (previously Parents with Young Children) - Adult Education Room 2233 Especially as parents of young children, Christian enrichment can easily be pushed aside by the needs of others and life responsibilities. We are a group of families with children in elementary school or younger supporting each other in Christian living by deepening our knowledge of the Bible, strengthening our community connections and developing strong friendships. Join us for fellowship, as well as a variety of studies on the Bible, marriage, parenting and Christian living. No prep necessary, just come for the hour! Newborns welcome. Meets on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Open Door - Adult Education Room 2236 This Sunday morning class is designed for adults ( 30 years and older) who desire an open-minded, discussion-based format based on current literature by authors such as Adam Hamilton, Rob Bell, Anne Lamott, Rachel Held Evans and Barbara Brown Taylor. Participants will enjoy taking a closer look at how faith is presented in various materials and then how to relate it to today’s world. For more information, contact Margaret Collins. Meets on Sunday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Single Together Singles Class - Evans Hall Room 2234 This is a class for adult singles ages 55+ that are interested in developing their faith through Bible study, book study, service projects, personal growth, and fellowship. This class also offers a variety of off-campus social gatherings. Meets on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Suburban Singles - Adult Education Room 3203 This is a class for adult singles ages 30-50’s. Together, participants will look at a variety of topics and materials that include stories of single adults in Scripture and what their stories can mean for our own spiritual journeys, the challenges of being single in today’s culture, as well as book and DVD-based studies, to name a few. This group will also gather for a variety of planned social events throughout the year. Meets on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Trinity Class - Room 3102 Faith, family, and friends! This class is for married couples with children, 40+, that meet to explore their faith at a deeper level, have fellowship with other Christian couples, and strengthen their relationship with Christ through Christian friendships, Bible study, and outreach. Meets on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wesley Class - Evans Hall Room 2130 A class of mature adults seeking to continue growing in faith and Christian living through study and discussion of the Bible and other religious books. Meets on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Parents with Young-ish Children Class - Evans Hall Room 2233 We invite those with children, typically elementary age and younger, to join us for a class of fellowship, study and conversation. We use a variety of curriculum, including DVD series, book discussions and Bible studies. If you are looking for a place to connect with others in your life stage and grow in your faith, we’d love for you to join us! 
JumpStart Men's Bible Study
6:45 a.m. Breakfast / 7:15 to 8 a.m. Bible Study How would you like to have an incredible breakfast and grow in your Christian faith along with 100+ other early risers, as you study the Word of God? Start your week off on the right foot by joining Dr. John McKellar for his JumpStart Bible study on Mondays in Evans Hall as this group continues their study on the Book of Acts. This Bible study follows the school-year calendar. For more information, contact Kyle Austin. Power Lunch
Mondays at noon in room 2129 Have you ever wanted to develop a stronger understanding of the books of the Bible but didn’t know where to start? Continuing in January, Dr. Todd Renner will offer the Power Lunch Bible Study with his ongoing, original series called “TouchStones.” Resuming with the Book of James, every week we will study a book of the Bible – examining its purpose, point, and practical application to today’s life. Bring a lunch (or pick one up at the church) and bring a friend for this wonderful time of Bible study and fellowship. Power Lunch meets from noon to around 1 p.m. on Mondays in room 2129. Tuesday Morning Bible Study with Dr. John McKellar
9 a.m. Breakfast / 9:30 a.m. Study in Evans Hall Join Dr. John McKellar for this Tuesday-morning Bible study that meets all fall and spring. Participants are welcome to eat breakfast and have fellowship in Evans Hall starting at 9 a.m. and then stay for an hour-long study of the Book of Acts from 9:30-10:30 a.m. No participant guide necessary, just bring your Bible! For more information, contact Tracy Christensen. 
Point|Counterpoint
Wednesdays | 6 p.m. | Grace Chapel Co-Pastors, Dr. John McKellar and Dr. Todd Renner, will join forces once again this spring to offer the 23rd season of their popular Point|Counterpoint Bible Study. Combining their love for Scripture with a passion to see lives changed by its practical application, the team will begin an original series, “God 101: An Introduction to Basic Theology.” Following (throughout Lent), McKellar and Renner will lead a series called “Rising Fawn & Rising Faith”—a study that looks to our founders’ faith as a model for modern-day followership (it also marks the beginning of sesquicentennial celebration). After Easter, the team will reintroduce “The Great Debate.” Thursday Morning Men’s Bible Study with Dr. Todd Renner
Thursdays | 7 a.m. | Room 3204 As men, we wear many different hats: as husbands, fathers, grandfathers, bosses, employees, retirees, friends, mentors…and under all of these: sons of the Almighty. It’s not a journey that we’re meant to take alone, though. All men are welcome to join facilitator, Dr. Todd Renner, and other men who face the daily struggles to live and grow in their relationships with God and with others. Beginning this Spring, the group will dive into a fascinating study of the Book of Nehemiah. Join us for a time of deep Bible study, application, and prayer. Lenten Study with Dr. Judy Hunt
Tuesday, March 3 | 6:15 – 7:30 p.m. | Room 2236 According to James Harnish, “the Christian faith is not about making minor adjustments on the exterior of our lives.” Rather, Jesus reminds us that it’s out of the abundance of our hearts that we speak and act. The 40 days of Lent provide the perfect opportunity to complete a 'reality check' on our progress as disciples who live out of an abundance of love. Lent also offers time for us to make an attitude adjustment that can transform us from a Christian, in name only, to a committed follower of Jesus Christ. If you’re looking for a radical reorientation of your heart and mind, please join us for this six-week study using the book “Living with the Mind of Christ,” by James Harnish. Books will be available on the first night of class. "Let this mind be in you that was also in Christ Jesus.” Methodism 101
Monday, March 23 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Evans Hall Dr. Todd Renner will lead this 90-minute class, open to all, on the history, doctrine and polity of the United Methodist Church with a buffet dinner included. Join us for a mix of discussion and information sharing to grow your understanding of the UMC denomination and White’s Chapel UMC. 2020 Baptism 101 Class
Presenting your child for baptism is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. The pastors of White’s Chapel want to help you understand the meaning and purpose of this sacrament so that you can choose the appropriate time for this life-long commitment. Please join us for Baptism 101 as we explore the church’s understanding of infant or child baptism, share some tools for helping your child develop a personal faith in Jesus Christ. The Baptism 101 class is held the first Wednesday of each month (excluding December and July) from 5:15 to 6 p.m., and parents must register for the class, and childcare if needed. For more information, contact Rev. Kristin Warthen or Linda Spence. Please register online. Rebuilding; Divorce Recovery
Begins Jan. 27 | 6 p.m. | Room 2236 This workshop is based on the book, Rebuilding-When Your Relationship Ends by Dr. Bruce Fisher and Dr. Robert Alberti. It consists of 11, two- hour sessions facilitated by Tracy Christensen. Participants will be provided with resources, practical advice and support to assist them through the divorce process. Parenting the Love and Logic Way
Wednesdays | 6 to 7 p.m. | Room 3204 Parenting the Love and Logic Way™ is a special parenting course developed by the Love and Logic Institute. It is designed to help parents find specific answers and actions to some of those difficult moments in child rearing. This program is designed to give you practical skills that can be used immediately. This course will teach participants simple techniques that are effective with all children, from toddlers to teens. Join facilitator Stephanie Williams, Independent Facilitator of Love and Logic® curricula, for this six-week program. Learn how to:
Solving Sudoku: Advanced
Begins Jan. 21 | 10:45–12:15 p.m. Room 2129 Building on the Basic Sudoku class, this six-week course will give you a set of tools that will enable you to identify many useful patterns and to apply the logic inherent in those patterns in solving a Sudoku puzzle. When you complete this course, facilitated by Mike Kopesec, you will be able to solve extremely difficult puzzles. Prerequisite: Basic Sudoku class. WC Calligraphy Class
Begins April 20 | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | Room 2234 Learn the art of calligraphy! In this five-week class facilitated by Gina Tanner, participants will learn basic calligraphy strokes and the uncial alphabet (that’s the one monks used to copy Scripture in illuminated manuscripts). This class is appropriate for first-time participants, as well as deeper practice for those who have done calligraphy before. There is a $35 fee for each person for supplies (no fee for repeat participants). Gina Tanner FriendSpeak Community Class
Wednesdays | 10:15-11:30 a.m. | Room 3103 (Follows the school-year calendar) Become a missionary without leaving your comfort zone. Bring your faith to FriendSpeak on Wednesday mornings to meet with our international neighbors. They are motivated to practice their conversational English skills (one-on-one) and we are eager to meet with them to share our faith, using Bible-based workbooks. We nurture our friendships with occasional social and cultural celebrations such, as Thanksgiving Feast and museum field trips. FriendSpeak is the domestic version of Let's Start Talking, an international missionary program. Adults are always needed, so if you are interested in becoming a worker or would like more information about the program, please contact Lori Smith at (817) 781-8114 or Tracy Christensen. Birds and Bees - Oh Help me, Please!
Begins Wednesday, March 18 at 6 p.m. in Room 3103 Instead of growing up without any knowledge of ‘the birds and the bees’, what if children grew up knowing the value and purposes of sex? What if they understood the design of birth, conception, and reproduction? And better yet, what if they learned this from conversations with the people who love them the most? We believe parents can be prepared, encouraged, and equipped for these conversations. This class teaches parents a simple and extremely effective six-step strategy that takes their knowledge from that of preschool to that of a preteen. The class, facilitated by Michelle Tempesta, will include videos and discussions. Each attendee (or couple) will be given a participant guide. The cost is $10 per couple. Moms Next
Second & Fourth Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in Room 2233 Moms Next is a group for mothers of elementary and middle school children. We are a chartered group that is under MOPS International. As mothers enter the world of school, new issues and challenges arise. For this reason, we are offering Moms Next as a time of fellowship, spiritual growth, support and learning. This group will meet the second & fourth Wednesday of the month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. A small fee for speakers, supplies, and extras ($30) will be required. For more information, contact Rev. Joy Roberson. Moms PK Group
Weekly, Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. - Room 3201 Moms PK is a women’s group for moms of preschoolers to grow and connect spiritually. Led by Rev. Joy Roberson, topics are centered on parenting and marriage in a Christian context. This group meets weekly each Tuesday, starting in September and childcare is provided. For more information, please contact Rev. Joy Roberson. Career Transition Workshop
Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in Room 3204 Career Transition Workshop (CTW) uses creative and entertaining presentations to motivate and to teach job seekers important skills to conduct a successful job search. Each session is led by accomplished Human Resources managers, professional recruiters or senior level managers who also provide individual assistance with resume creation, cover letters and interviewing skills. Sessions are free but a workbook with session slides, sample resumes and other material, is available for a $20 (cash or check) contribution to White’s Chapel. No pre-registration is required. Southlake Focus Group Thursdays 7:30 - 11 a.m. in Evans Hall The Southlake Focus Group is a professional career transition group that is independent in affiliation and interdenominational in reach. We are a 100 percent volunteer organization with 5,000+ members and alumni across the country, operating as a local community resource to Dallas/Ft Worth. We offer weekly support and resources including: networking opportunities, job search strategies, career management and coaching. Our membership offers a broad cross section of skills and capabilities for potential employers, including CXO, directors, managers and individual contributors with functional expertise in sales, operations, marketing, finance, IT, engineering, to human resources. Want to know how you can help us? Think of us FIRST when you have a job opening in your company or know of a job opportunity that you can refer. Visit us in person to announce job openings and immediately meet with potential candidates that morning. |
Meet the Director
Tracy Christensen
Adult Discipleship Director Tracy Christensen was born in Iowa but made the journey to Texas in 1986 and definitely considers herself a “Texan!” Christensen graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in education and taught in both Iowa and Texas for many years. She received her master’s in educational administration in 1991.
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