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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 10-11 a.m. Empty Nesters Class - Adult Education Room 3103
Currently meeting through Zoom 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. We meet on Sunday mornings from 10-11 a.m. Faithbuilders Class - Evans Hall Room 2129 Faithbuilders is a group of ‘over-60’, 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! We meet on Sunday mornings from 10-11 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 10-11 a.m. Friends in Faith - Room 2130
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 mornings from 10-11 a.m. Grace Together - Zoom Online
Currently meeting through Zoom & In-Person Grace Together is a new Sunday School class for the Life Stage Ministry 40-55 group led by Rev. Jon Reeves. This class will focus on equipping parents for life’s challenges through in-depth Bible study and fellowship. Meets on Sunday from 10-11 a.m. each week. God's Special Servants - Adult Education Room 3202
Currently meeting through Zoom 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 mornings from 10-11 a.m. Marriage Enrichment Class - Adult Education Room 3204 Currently meeting through Zoom Join our Marriage and Family Enrichment Class on Sunday mornings! We are a group who are in various ages and stages who are journeying through life together. We invite you to come and grow in your love for Christ as the center of your marriage and family. We are currently meeting on Zoom each Sunday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The Vine - 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 10-11 a.m. Open Door - Adult Education Room 2236
Currently meeting through Zoom 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 10-11 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
Currently meeting through Zoom & In-Person 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 10-11 a.m. Trinity Class - Room 3102 Currently meeting through Zoom 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 Currently not meeting 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 10-11 a.m. Parents with Young-ish Children Class - Evans Hall Room 2233 Currently not meeting 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! We meet from 11-noon each week. 
JumpStart Men's Bible Study
7:15 to 8 a.m. Bible Study How would you like to grow in your Christian faith along with 100+ other early risers? Start your week off on the right foot by joining Dr. John McKellar and Dr. Todd Renner for their JumpStart Bible study on Mondays in Evans Hall as this group studies 1st and 2nd Peter. Online registration and masks required for those wishing to participate in person. Sessions will be live streamed. Tuesday Morning Pastors Bible Study
9:30 a.m. Study in Evans Hall Join Dr. John McKellar and Dr. Todd Renner for this Tuesday-morning Bible study that meets late August through May. This fall will be a study of 1 and 2 Peter. Online registration and masks are required if you plan to attend in person. This class will also be live streamed each week. Point|Counterpoint Wednesdays | 6 p.m. 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 Rev. Jon Reeves
Beginning Sept. 10 Thursdays | 7 a.m. 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, Rev. Jon Reeves,, and other men who face the daily struggles to live and grow in their relationships with God and with others. Join us for a time of deep Bible study, application and prayer. Online - Covenant Bible Study with Rev. Sterling Smith Wednesdays | 7 p.m. | Online (Zoom) first then Room 3203 Join Rev. Sterling Smith in an exciting and in-depth Bible Study to better understand God’s calling on our lives. The Covenant Bible Study is a 30-week study of both the Old Testament and the New Testament, with a focus to expanding our biblical knowledge while growing in spirituality. The study includes video presentations from some of the world’s renowned Bible scholars, with presentation and class discussion led by Pastor Sterling. Participants will need to commit to several hours of reading. Invitation to New Testament Bible Study
Life Stage Ministry 55-69 Begins Wednesday, Sept. 2 | Noon to 1:30 p.m. | Zoom Join us as we study the themes and topics of key books within the New Testament. The Bible is central to us for continued faith formation. This study will use brief excerpts from John Wesley’s (founder of the Methodist Movement) writings (in updated language). We will explore the importance of Wesley’s thinking as it directly applies to everyday life and faithful practice. Each chapter ends with questions to help us apply our study to daily living. Please purchase the book, "Reading Scripture as Wesleyans" by Joel B. Green. This group will meet through Zoom on Wednesdays, from September 2 to November 18. Registration is available online. After registering on the church website, participants will receive a zoom link. Please contact Rev. Ramon Smith for more information. Wesley Prayer Walks
Begins Sept. 2 | First Wednesday of each month Spell Chapel | 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Join us as we take a walk through our campus, stopping to pray at sacred spaces. The purpose of Wesley Prayer Walks is to seek God's guidance, mercy and transforming power for the church, the community, the world, and for ourselves. Using a prayer guide, we will pray at sacred spaces such as the Stations of Light, the Labyrinth, the Amphitheater/Pond, the Ponder Prayer Chapel, the Jesus Fountain, and Spell Chapel. These walks will be held through November 4. The group will meet at Spell Chapel and walk to the other locations on campus. Participants will need to wear comfortable shoes and a face covering. Individuals are also encouraged to bring a water bottle. The prayer guides will be provided by White’s Chapel. Please contact Rev. Ramon Smith for more information. The Second Half of Marriage: Facing the Eight Challenges of the Empty-nester Years
Book Study | Life Stage Ministry 55-69 Begins Sept. 8 | 4 to 5:30 p.m. | Zoom Please join us as we learn and grow together as we study the "Second Half of Marriage." Your children are gone or leaving soon and it's time to focus once again on your own future, and especially on your marriage. What's in store for the second half? This book study will provide answers and practical help. We will discuss the eight marital challenges every long-term marriage faces and explore strategies and exercises for meeting each of them. The study will challenge you to create a vision for the rest of your life together -- and inspire you to make that vision a reality. Please purchase the book, "The Second Half of Marriage: Facing the Eight Challenges of the Empty-nester Years," by David and Claudia Arp. The class will be offered via Zoom. After you register you will receive a zoom link. The class will meet September 8 to October 27. Falling Upward Bible Study
Life Stage Ministry 55 - 69 Begins Wednesday, Sept. 16 | 10 a.m. | Zoom Please join us as we explore the second half of life. Most of us tend to think of the second half of life as largely about getting old, dealing with health issues, and letting go of life, but in this class, we will discover that it is exactly the opposite. We will explore how the second half of life can and should be full of spiritual richness. My friends the best is yet to come. I hope to see that you will join us as we fall upward together. The book study will meet September 16 - October 28, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. Please purchase a copy of the book "Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life" by Richard Rohr. The class will be offered via Zoom. After you register online on the church website, you will receive a additional Zoom information. Baptism 101
Sept. 2 & Oct. 7 | 5:15 - 6 p.m. | Zoom & In-Person Baptism is one of the most important days of a Christian’s life, and presenting a child for baptism is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. Whether you are making this decision for yourself or presenting your child, the pastors of White’s Chapel want to help you understand the meaning and purpose of this sacrament, so 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 baptism, share some tools for forming your faith in Christ, and share some family practices that will foster your children’s spirituality as they develop their own personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The Baptism 101 class is held the first Thursday of each month (excluding December and July) from 5:15 to 6 p.m. For more information, contact Rev. Kristin Warthen or Linda Spence. Registration is required for this class. Because it is offered both on-campus and online, please indicate upon registration if you are planning to attend live or via Zoom. For more information, contact Rev. Kristin Warthen or Linda Spence. Please register online. Nov. 4 | 5:15 - 6 p.m. | Zoom & In-Person 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. 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 2.0
Beginning Monday October 26 at 7 p.m. (via Zoom) We will launch another session of Career Transition Workshop Version 2.0 via ZOOM on Monday, October 26. 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 resource managers, professional recruiters or senior level managers. Contact Scott Olson for Zoom information. Oct 26 - Linked In Training with Special Guest, Terry Sullivan Nov 2 - Getting your attitude right and finding your future focus / Where do you want to work? Nov 9 - Communicate with employers / Write, proof and perfect written & verbal resumes Nov 16 - Resume review question and answer session / How to network with others Nov 23 - Thanksgiving week - No Class Nov 30 - Discovering companies w/ open positions / Working w/ recruiters / Interview part 1 Dec 7 - Interviewing Part 2 / negotiating a job offer Here is the ZOOM meeting information: Practical Advice for Job Seekers Time Mondays at 07:00 PM Central Time https://zoom.us/j/92101582345 Southlake Focus Group Online
APRIL 2020 UPDATE First time looking for a New job? Join us each Thursday at 9 a.m. for a Newcomer Orientation Session online via Zoom: Meeting ID: 639-61-3795 This meeting includes: networking, job announcements, job leads, practical job search workshops, and encouragement and motivation to help you succeed during career transition. Serving all the DFW area, we are independent in affiliation and interdenominational in reach as a 100% volunteer organization. The Southlake Focus Group has regular attendees from Dallas, Tarrant, Denton and Collin counties. Group members come from diverse industries and varied job functions, including C suite, mid management, first level managers and even recent college graduates. Our services are provided at no cost to our members and potential employers. |
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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