BLUEPRINTS SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP TRACK
For Spring 2012 we are offering the following class in this track:
Leading Healthy Small Groups: Training & Practicum > REGISTER
When: Sundays, 11:15am-12:45pm – Feb 5th-April 29th
Where: Bridgeway Christian Church in the Hub, Room 207
Overview: This new 12-week class will help you learn the tools and techniques for leading effective small groups. The class will include six weeks of training and six weeks of practicum. Topics covered include: how to facilitate a small group; activities of a small group; resources and methods for studying the Bible; understanding the DNA of your group; and discovering your gifting and passions together. Register online.
Who should take this class: This class is designed for those who feel led to lead a small group or who want to explore what it takes to lead a group. It’s designed for those who have not led a group before, but it would also be helpful for current small group leaders who want to get more training.
Homework Expectations: There will be occasional homework reading assignments. And in the practicum section, class participants will take turns leading using various types of small group materials.
Required Materials/Costs: There is no cost, but please register online for this class.
About the Instructors: Art O’Brien has been leading small groups for over 25 years. He has a wealth of church leadership experience and expertise. He has a passion for teaching adults and spent a number of year training professionals throughout the Sacramento region. Drew Lee is a graduate from Bethel Seminary San Diego with an M.Div. Before moving back to Sacramento, he was the Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Cephas Road Church in San Diego. He's spent a number of years planting churches and student ministries in and throughout California. He has a passion for small groups as he believes this is where serious church happens.
For more information: Art O'Brien at or Drew Lee at , or contact Pastor Mark at
*Note: For Blueprints classes held during our weekend worship services, the Kidsway Children’s Ministry is available for children birth through 5th grade, and the Jr High Ministry is available at 9am Sundays and High School Ministry at 11:15am on Sundays.
FOR YOUR REFERENCE: Below are other classes we have offered in this track. We may be offering these again in the future.
Christian Leaders in the Marketplace
Overview: Many Christian leaders in the marketplace have compartmentalized their faith, are afraid to let their light shine, or don’t know how to integrate their faith and vocation. The focus of this class is to encourage Christian leaders to integrate their faith and vocation in the marketplace and, thereby, transform their effectiveness. This interactive course will be enhanced by the experiences of class participants and contemporary Christian leaders across the U.S. The following topics will be covered:
• Integrating faith and vocation…Does it mean I have to be a Bible-Thumper at work?
• What are the disciplines of a Christian leader?
• What might it look like to be a Christian team leader?
• What’s your leadership legacy?
Who should take this class: Anyone wanting to better understand how to integrate their faith and vocation in the marketplace to be more effective leaders for Christ.
Homework Expectations: Some light outside reading and self-reflection.
Required Materials/Costs: There is no cost for this class but please register in advance online.
About the Instructor: Dr. Merle Switzer has a passion for helping leaders be more effective. He works as a leadership trainer, coach, and consultant. He is currently writing a book on Christian leaders in the marketplace.
For more information: Merle Switzer at or (916) 788-1094.
Relational Disciplemaking – Living Out the Great Commission
Overview: Jesus commanded his followers to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Mt. 28:19). Paul told Timothy “the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who are also qualified to teach others” (2 Tim. 2:2). The command is extremely clear: go build into reliable folks who will reproduce themselves in others so that the great message of Jesus Christ will be passed on from generation to generation. However, on a practical level, not many Christians are actually living out the great commission and making disciples through the natural relationships they already have. We like the idea of disciplemaking, but are either intimidated, not prepared, or simply do not know how to begin. In this eight week class, you will be given the resources and practical tools to come alongside a seeking non-believer and/or a new Christian and teach them how to grow in their relationship with God. You will solidify the foundations of the Christian faith for yourself and learn how to teach these truths to others in the context of a natural one-on-one relationship and/or small group environment. At the end of this course, you will not only be prepared to disciple someone else, but strongly encouraged to do so!
Where: Bridgeway Christian Church in the Hub
Who should take this class: Anyone looking to learn how to disciple others and help them grow in their relationship with God.
Required Materials/Cost: Foundations Workbook—A Blueprint for Building a Relationship with God ($15). The workbooks will be available the first week of class and will discuss the following topics:
• How to begin a relationship with God
• How to grow in your relationship with God
• How to communicate with God through prayer
• How to listen to God through Bible reading and study
• How to invest the resources God has entrusted to us
• How to tell others about our relationship to God
Optional Materials/Cost: Foundations Leader’s Guide ($15)
Homework Expectations: Workbook, Bible Reading, and Scripture Memory
Expectation after the course: Live out the Great Commission by taking someone else through the Foundations Workbook!
About the Instructor: Steve Burdick played college golf at Stanford University from 1991-1995 and then pursued a career as a professional golfer for two years. Over this time, the Lord began to develop a passion inside him to break down the many misconceptions of the Christian faith and share the hope of Christ with others. In 2001, as a way to use his gifts and talents with golf for God’s glory, Steve came on staff with College Golf Fellowship (http://www.cgfonline.org) as the West Regional Director. Steve graduated from Western Seminary with his Masters in Divinity degree in 2004 and enjoys encouraging and equipping others to share their faith relationally with those whom God brings into their lives.
For More Information: Contact Steve Burdick at or (916) 765-5247.