Classes@ALCF Course Descriptions

Nehemiah: A Team Leader After God's Heart

Instructor: Linda Fong

Have you ever been asked to do the impossible that required an absolute trust in God? What do you do when the mindset of your community is not in line with what you think is right? How do you deal with the challenges of teamwork? In this Old Testament book Nehemiah, a commoner turned governor, dared to exercise his great vision of who God is and what God can do through His servants. We will learn about Nehemiah’s unwavering trust in God as he rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem despite the formidable opposition and unpredictable reaction from religious leaders of their community. The book of Nehemiah showcases the very essence of teamwork and emphasizes the covenantal relationship of the Jewish people with their God. God’s unquestionable love and faithfulness to His people is just as real today as it was then.
 

Praying with Authority: How to Pray and Intercede

Instructor: Geraldine Hill

Come and Discover the principles, purpose and power behind prayer, and how God works through the prayers of His people. This course reviews the habit of praying with authority (Acts 2:42-47) in our own lives and how to use this habit in Intercessory prayer. We use the Lord's Prayer (Matt 6:9-13), Jesus' prayer to His Father (John 17) as models for personal prayer and intercession. We will also examine other prayer models in Scripture to help make prayer a habitual practice in our lives. In addition, students will participate in and observe others praying with these various models in small groupd.  We will learn how to use Scripture, God's names and the etiquette appropriate for prayer in groups.  Leave prepared to enhance your own prayer time, participate in prayer groups and begin "standing in the gap!"

Equipping God's People in Becoming Effective People Helpers

Instructor: Cora Harper 

Do you want to learn your gift and calling in helping people in the body of Christ? This course is designed for those seeking to understand people, develop skills and the application of God’s word in ministering to the needs of others. It will give practical ways in helping people grow and walk in wholeness as they develop a more intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.

This course is designed specifically for members you want to participate in the Lay Biblical Counseling ministry. It will also equip you as a lay minister in helping to discern God’s spirit in helping people become all that God intends.

Effective Parenting in a Defective World

Instructors: John and Valorie Hamachek

Parenting is one of our greatest responsibilities in life, yet few people have any formal training or education regarding how to parent. This 10-week course is based on a DVD series developed by Chip Ingram. Per Chip, “ The course is designed to revolutionize your view of parenting. You will discover powerful principles that will free you up to be an effective parent”.

The course is open to single parents or couples, but it is mandatory that married couples attend together. Class size will be limited to a maximum of 30 people.