Bible Studies & Classes | Alpharetta Methodist

Alpharetta Methodist offers small group classes at no charge. (Some classes may require a book or study guide.) Meetings are at the church unless otherwise indicated.

Check out our Sunday groups.

If you’re new to Alpharetta Methodist and want to learn more about our church, our beliefs and how to get involved, check out our Discover and Explore classes. Read class descriptions and register on our First Steps page.

If you’re interested in one of the classes below for which registration is closed, please contact Director of Discipleship and Connections Allison Nye.

Maximum Faith

Wednesdays, Sept. 27-Nov. 1
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Class offered in-person and online

How does God transform lives? Based on a long-term research project, researcher and author George Barna describes a 10-stop journey that produces robust life transformation and the reasons why most people struggle to pass the halfway mark. This study is for people who have a passion for becoming more like Christ and who remember Christ’s words in Luke 14:25-35 about the level of commitment Jesus himself said it took to get there. Facilitated by Bud Manbeck and Jim Tinsley.

Get the book here.

Email Helena Manning for nursery reservations.

Sermon on the Mount: Jesus’ Manifesto

Wednesdays, Sept. 20-Nov. 1
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Class offered in-person and online

Jesus is beginning a new era for God’s people and God’s world. In our world, most people still think that wonderful news consists of success, wealth, long life and victory in battle. Jesus is offering wonderful news for the humble, the poor, the mourners, the peacemakers. Over 7 weeks, we will journey through this incredibly important teaching of Jesus — known by some as Jesus’ Manifesto. This class will be led by Rev. Terri Henkel.

Email Helena Manning for nursery reservations.

Men’s Bible Studies

Alpharetta Methodist Men (AMen) believes that our faith journeys are enriched by supporting other men in their walk with Jesus Christ. Read about AMen and men’s Bible study groups.

Biblical Parenting

Wednesdays, Sept. 13-Oct. 25
5:30-6:15 p.m.

Registration is closed for this class.

While the Bible is not a parenting manual, it definitely offers guidance to what biblical parenting is and principles for how to parent. Drop your children off for Kids’ Choir and join us for Bible study. Facilitated by Rev. David Walters.

Email Helena Manning for nursery reservations.

Disciple Fast Track: Old Testament

Mondays, Sept. 11-Nov. 27
6:30-8 p.m.
Registration is closed for this class.

Disciple Fast Track, an adaptation of the original, bestselling Disciple Bible Study, provides a viable option for busy people seeking comprehensive engagement over time with the entire biblical text. You will read 3-5 chapters a day in preparation for the weekly meeting. Facilitated by Paul Stephens.

Get the book here.

Nursery not available.

Epic of Eden: Isaiah

Thursdays, Sept. 14-Nov. 16
9:30-11 a.m.

This class is full and registration is closed.

Often named the 5th gospel, the book of the prophet Isaiah has more to say about Israel’s coming Messiah than any other Old Testament book. Brilliant, courageous, uncompromising, this prophet declared that the year of the LORD had come and God’s people needed to either step up or stand down. Indeed, when Isaiah spoke, kings trembled. But too often, when Isaiah speaks today, God’s people have trouble hearing. Why? We often miss the larger context.

In this study, author Dr. Sandra Richter takes participants back to the 8th century BCE. She explains Israel’s religion and economy, explores the definition and role of the prophets, and helps us to apply the message of this great champion of the faith to our lives today. Facilitated by Associate Director of Student Ministries Deedee Muehlbauer.

Get the book here.

Nursery not available.

Financial Peace University

Mondays, Sept. 11-Nov. 6
6:30-7:30 p.m.
ONLINE CLASS

This class is full and registration is closed. Visit ramseysolutions.com to find another class near you.

We’re still offering:

A paid-for Ramsey+ Membership
Free, confidential, one-on-one counseling with a Financial Coach

Dave Ramsey and his teaching team will walk you through the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, improving relationships around money, investing & planning for the future and much more. You’ll watch the video on your own and then gather weekly for a recap, discussion, and to encourage one another along your journey to financial peace and success.

This year, Alpharetta Methodist is investing in YOU by paying for your Ramsey Plus Membership, which provides class materials, the upgraded version of the Everydollar app, and a ton of other teaching materials. There has never been a better time to say YES to your future.

He’s Where the Joy Is

Tuesdays, Sept. 12-Oct. 24

10-11:30 a.m.
Registration is closed for this class.

It’s hard to know a God we don’t understand, and it’s hard to love a God we don’t know. But our God wants to be known and loved, and he’s told us a lot about himself in the pages of his Word. In this study, author Tara-Leigh Cobble breaks down the intimidating doctrine of the Trinity. You’ll discover a beautiful, foundational view of our Triune God that will transform how you relate to him. Understanding God’s three-in-oneness and each of the persons of God individually — Father, Son and Spirit — will lead you to deeper intimacy with God and greater joy in knowing him! Lindsay Drozek will facilitate this class.

Get the book here.

Nursery not available.

Jesus and Women

Wednesdays, Sept. 13-Oct. 25
10-11:30 a.m.
Class offered in-person and online

Registration is closed for this class.

Join biblical culturalist Kristi McLelland on those dusty roads as she transports you back to Jesus’ world, following in the footsteps of the women who came face-to-face with the Living God. During this class, you’ll examine the historical and cultural climate of first-century Middle Eastern society to not only understand Jesus more deeply but to fuel your worship of him today. Facilitated by Rev. Terri Henkel.

Get the book here.

Email Helena Manning for nursery reservations.

Mountaintop Moments

Wednesdays, Sept. 13-Oct. 25

Registration is closed for this class.

Choose morning or evening sessions:

10-11:30 a.m.
6:30-8 p.m.

Mountaintop moments — those moments when we experience the power, love and grace of God in a way difficult to capture with words. They give us a sense of God’s presence in our lives and often change our perspective of who God is and who we are.

This study, written by Dr. Ed Robb and facilitated by Rev. Brad Greene, connects personal mountaintop experiences in our spiritual life with the mountains in the Old and New Testament and the events related to these sacred places.

This class will also include an optional hike together within the North Georgia mountains.

Get the book here.

Email Helena Manning for nursery reservations.

Romans

Wednesdays, Sept. 6-April 17
6:30-7:30 p.m.

Registration is closed for this class.

Romans has long been viewed as the book above all in which Paul puts forth the basic doctrines of the faith, and the picture of God’s life for us. It is the classic setting-out of the Gospel. Writing in an approachable and anecdotal style, Tom Wright helps us see the great sweep of this letter. The group will cover chapters 1-8 in the fall/spring, and group members will have the opportunity to move through the second half of the book after finishing this section. Facilitated by Ben Powell.

Get the book here.

Email Helena Manning for nursery reservations.

The Case for Heaven [and Hell]

Wednesdays, Sept. 13-Oct. 18
6:30-7:30 p.m.

This class is full and registration is closed.

We all want to know what awaits us on the other side of death, but is there any reliable evidence that there is life after death? Investigative author Lee Strobel offers a lively and compelling study into one of the most provocative topics of our day. Through fascinating conversations with respected scholars and experts – a neuroscientist from Cambridge University, a researcher who analyzed a thousand accounts of near-death experiences, and an atheist-turned-Christian-philosopher – Strobel offers compelling reasons for why death is not the end of our existence but a transition to an exciting world to come. Facilitated by Rev. David Walters.

Get the book here.

Email Helena Manning for nursery reservations.

How to Pray

Wednesdays, Sept. 13-Nov. 8
9:30-11 a.m.

This class is full and registration is closed.

“How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People” is a raw, real and relevant look at prayer for everyone ― from the committed follower of Jesus to the skeptic and the scared. Full of biblically sound wisdom, “How to Pray” will offer honest encouragement and real-life methods to refresh your spirit and help you practice life-giving and lifechanging prayer. Facilitated by Executive Pastor René Watson.

Get the book here.

Email Helena Manning for nursery reservations.

When You Pray

Wednesdays, Sept. 13-Oct. 25
9-10:30 a.m.

Registration is closed for this class.

A study for young moms

Six beloved Bible teachers will help you study prayers in the Bible that can inspire your own. You’ll learn that God welcomes your praise and lament, your thanksgiving and intercession. You’ll see examples of how to pray when you’re alone and when you’re gathered with others. Above all, you’ll notice there’s no one right way to pray. As you draw near to God through prayer, you’ll find your faith strengthened and your heart united to Christ.

Get the book here.

Email Helena Manning for nursery reservations.