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Development

Course Catalog

2017


Introduction to Development Courses

Beginning in January, 2017, all members, guests and attendees are invited to join in the initial offerings

of our new Development Courses at CCC. Subject matter for each class has been specifically identified to help develop faith in, and knowledge of, our Lord

and Savior. The format will be presented in four quarters through the year; six different classes will be offered each quarter, and class attendees will have

an opportunity to learn from different instructors, meet new people in the different classes, and enjoy a

variety of Biblically-based subject matter. Philippians 1:9- And it is my prayer that your love

may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment...

Our current Sunday School teachers have embraced this vision, and all of them have informative courses planned. This initiative is part of our Care, Connect and Challenge mission, making disciples who make disciples, and is consistent with the Micro Church program which is designed to encourage and challenge believers to live out their faith and share the Good News.

1 Peter 3:15- always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.


Table of Contents

Development Course Teachers

1st Semester 2017 Courses

1st Quarter - Winter Courses Offered January 8 – March 26, 2017

Cultivating Friendship in Marriage

Matthew’s Gospel

Navigating Your Finances God’s Way

In The Beginning: Genesis

Origins and Essentials: Who We Are and What We Believe

Biblical Wisdom: Proverbs

2nd Quarter - Spring Courses Offered April 9 – June 22, 2017

The Early Church: Acts

Financial Peace University


A Survey of the Gospels

Resting in God: Psalms

Trials: Ecclesiastes

Map of Cicero Christian Church

Kids & Student Services

Tentative 2nd Semester 2017 Courses starting July 9

CCC Leadership & Support Staff


Development Course Teacher

Heart of why you teach

Rod Price –A long time ago when I felt God calling me into ministry, I wanted to help people to overcome their problems. We, as a church, need to be there for all to help in any way we can and sometimes it starts with simple training. We need, as the body of Christ, to stand

up and work together to show the light in us to the world. Keith Schoettmer - I've been teaching Sunday School at Cicero Christian Church for over 9 years. I love the challenge of keeping class interesting and sharing God's word with other Christians, regardless of where they are in their walk. I firmly believe that the only way we can

truly appreciate and understand the heart of Christ is to dive into His word with regular, disciplined study.

Jim Doyle: I have a passion for developing people, particularly in discipleship and mentoring. I was a certified trainer of Situational Self Leadership for Ken Blanchard (One Minute Manager) Training & Development, and have developed and led numerous Bible studies, lectures and sermons. Kathy and I worked in a ministry

partnership for over forty years with Cursillo, Tres Dias, Great Banquet, Walk to Emmaus and other discipleship kickoff ministries to fulfill a call to build the church up for works of service. And...I love to teach.


Tom Strauss - I feel that God has placed in my heart a passion for financial issues. Since becoming a Christian in 1998, I’ve been seeking God’s will for my own finances. I feel He has used the circumstances in my life to give me something unique to share. To me, it’s only natural that I would share what I’ve

learned. The Bible contains over 2,000 verses that deal with money and possessions. There’s a reason He talks about it so much: many people, including Christians, struggle with their finances. God knew this would be true, and said that “no one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth” (Matthew 6:24, NASB). But most of us don’t realize the importance He places on this area of our lives. My passion is to help change that.

Steven Hancock - I teach in order to help people follow Jesus joyfully, passionately and full-throttle.

Mike Jenkins - I believe that God has extended to me the spiritual gift of teaching for the purposes stated in (Eph 4:11-12 & 1 Cor 12:28). I have always found preparing to teach a lesson allows me to increase my knowledge and understanding, and I consider that a blessing. My goal in teaching Sunday school is to Glorify God, impart

knowledge, and require accountability for what has been taught.


Gino Small - The words of Paul in Romans 1 describes for me the reason I take time to facilitate in a classroom setting. Romans 1:11-12, “ I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong-that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.”

Debbie Reeves - The Bible is a touchstone for my life. I am an English teacher, and when I first chose my life’s occupation, I wanted to be used of God to serve people. Long ago, I decided that the Bible is the only literature that I will not argue with—even when it contains hard truths--because I accept it as the inspired word of God. The

best thing I have to offer others in the church is help in reading it for themselves and letting the Holy Spirit be their teacher. I do not presume that I have wisdom to share; the wisdom is in the Bible itself, as well as very personal messages from God meant for individuals in a particular situation at a given time. I want to show people how to approach the Bible in responsible and thorough study so that the Holy Spirit can impart those messages to them.


Winter Quarter January 8-March 2


Led by: Rod & Burlene Price 9a-first service in room 133 Summary of the Class

We will be studying from the book House or Home? God’s Blueprint for a Great Marriage. Our heart’s desire in America is that 97% want a close-knit family, but our current situation is that families are disintegrating. The Christian family is in demise. The primary cause of this is our failure to hold marriage and marriage commitments in high esteem. God’s instructions for a great marriage are in Ephesians 5:22-33, “vs. 22-23 Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church….vs. 32-33 This mystery is great; but I am speaking with reference to Christ and the church. Nevertheless let each individual among you also love his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see to it that she respect her husband.” We will discover more together. Course Costs Scholarships are Available

House or Home? God’s Blueprint for a Great Marriage by Chip Ingrim -- $3.50 per book


Winter Quarter January 8-March 26 Matthew’s Gospel Led by: Keith Schoettmer & Jim Doyle 9a-first service in room 107

Summary of the Class

The book of Matthew is a Gospel that contains Narrative History, Genealogy, Parables, Sermons, and some Prophetic Oracles. It was written by Matthew (Levi), the Disciple of Christ around 48-50 A.D. The key word in Matthew is "Kingdom" and is used 28 times.

The personalities of this book include the Messiah Jesus Christ, His parents Mary and Joseph, the Twelve Disciples, the prophet John the Baptist, and other kinds of leaders. These leaders include those in government like Pilate and religious leaders such as the Pharisees (who attempt to hinder the work of Jesus).

The book of Matthew is the first of the synoptic gospels and it was written to reveal the Lord Jesus as the Messiah, the King of the Jews, from the line of David. It also was written to convince the Jews that Jesus Christ was indeed their long-awaited Messiah.

Class style will be a discussion format where we can learn from each other. We will spend considerable time discerning how the Word applies to us today in our life situations. All will be invited to participate, but we will be sensitive to those who may be uncomfortable sharing their views.




Led by: Tom Strauss 9a-first service in room 122


Navigating Your Finances – first six weeks will be spent studying the book Your Money Counts by Howard Dayton. This will be an informal guided discussion on numerous financial topics such as debt, honesty, giving, investing, work, budgeting and contentment. The second six weeks will be a DVD-based study using the Navigating Your Finances God’s Way workbook, and will include a “small” amount of homework.

Course Costs Scholarships are Available

Navigating Your Finances -- $20/couple

Includes Navigating Your Finances God’s Way DVD Series student workbook ($9.00) and Your Money Counts ($11.00) for each couple


Standard Lesson Commentary

Led by: John Knapp 10:30a- second service in room 122


Winter Quarter January 8-March 26 In the Beginning: Genesis Led by: Steven Hancock 10:30a - second service in room 133


The genre of Genesis is a Narrative History, and Genealogies. It was written by Moses about 1450-1410 B.C. Key personalities include Adam, Eve, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Joseph. This book was written to record God’s creation of the world and to demonstrate His love for all that He created.

Genesis is the first book of the Law and also the first book of the entire Bible. The name Genesis literally means “In the Beginning”. It explains the actual events of one of the most debated subjects of our current day...the origin of life. Genesis describes the Lord God, who is infinite and all-powerful, creating everything that exists, by the power of His spoken Word, out of nothing. He essentially creates material matter out of non-material nothing.




Led by: Mike Jenkins & Gino Small

10:30a - second service in room 107 Summary of the Class

“Origins and Essentials: Who We Are and What We Believe” We will study the GOSPEL -Christ's gift/our response- and how Cicero Christian Church has followed, and will continue to follow, its principles.

A 12 week course discovering more about CCC. Week 1 - CCC History

Week 2 – Restoration Movement

Week 3 – Vision, Mission, Strategy, Values

Week 4 – CCC Fundamentals

Week 5 – Deity, Death and Resurrection of Jesus

Week 6 – Hear

Week 7 – Confess

Week 8 – Baptism

Week 9 – Repentance

Week 10 – Walk with Christ

Week 11 – Spiritual Gifts

Week 12 – Serving God at CCC


Winter Quarter January 8-March 26 Biblical Wisdom: Proverbs Led by: Debbie Reeves 10:30a - second service in room 121


My aim is to teach an inductive method for approaching the Bible that can open up the text and allow people to gain an accurate understanding of the passages they study, and allow the Holy Spirit to bring their attention to what God wants them to apply from those passages. Context is KEY!!! Every verse must be read in the context of the chapter it is in, each chapter in the context of the book, each book in the context of the Bible as a whole. An inductive Bible study looks at the evidence that is there and draws conclusions from that textual evidence, using questions (who-what-when-where-why-how-so what?), patterns (repeated words, phrases, and synonyms), and cultural or author information as needed to illuminate the comparisons and circumstances in the text. Always, any conclusion drawn must be consistent with the context and the Bible as a whole. With every passage, the progression is from basic comprehension to deeper understanding to personal application.

Materials Needed

Bible (a study Bible can be helpful—that you are willing to write in and mark), Notebook (or technology for making lists and taking notes) & Index cards

(useful as a bookmark for remembering repeated words or phrases to mark in

the text), Highlighters, colored pencils, pens, or pencil (you may

want the scrapbook type that does not bleed and fade on the page over time)


Spring Quarter April 9-June 22

The Early Church: Acts

Led by: Keith Schoettmer & Jim Doyle 9a – first service in room 207


Acts is Luke’s sequel to the Gospel of Luke. It is titled "Acts" to emphasize that this book records the "Acts of the Apostles through the work of the Holy Spirit". The key personalities of Acts are Peter, Paul, John, James, Stephen, Barnabas, Timothy, Lydia, Silas, and Apollos.

Luke wrote the book of Acts (Acts of the Apostles) to record how believers were empowered by the Holy Spirit, worked to spread the Gospel of Christ, and are a model for the future church.

The book of Acts is also the history of the birth, the founding, and the spread of the Church from Jerusalem to Rome. It also records the transition of the Church from being almost exclusively a Jewish institution into becoming a Gentile and an international institution. Consequently, it records the transition of Christianity from a Jewish religion into an international faith. The Gospel of salvation is for all because Jesus Christ is Lord of all.

Class style will be a discussion format where we can learn from each other. We will spend considerable time discerning how the Word applies to us today in our life situations. All will be invited to participate, but we will be sensitive to those who may be uncomfortable sharing their views.


Spring Quarter April 9-June 22 Financial Peace University

Led by: Tom Strauss 9a – first service in room 122


Financial Peace -- a DVD-based class on money taught by Dave Ramsey. Dave and his teaching team will walk you through the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, planning for the future, and much more. There will be some question/answer time after the DVD segment each week.

Cost of Course Scholarships are Available

Financial Peace – approx. $100/couple




Led by: Steven Hancock & Gino Small

9a - second service in room 107 Summary of the Class

“Origins and Essentials: Who We Are and What We Believe” We will study the GOSPEL -Christ's gift/our response- and how Cicero Christian Church has followed, and will continue to follow, its principles.

A 12 week course discovering more about CCC.

Week 1 - CCC History

Week 2 – Restoration Movement

Week 3 – Vision, Mission, Strategy, Values

Week 4 – CCC Fundamentals

Week 5 – Deity, Death and Resurrection of Jesus

Week 6 – Hear

Week 7 – Confess

Week 8 – Baptism

Week 9 – Repentance

Week 10 – Walk with Christ

Week 11 – Spiritual Gifts

Week 12 – Serving God at CCC



A Survey of the Gospels

Led by: Rod Price 10:30a –second service in room 122


Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are known to us, according to ancient Christian tradition, as the four Gospels. As Mark 1:14 states, “…Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel (good news) of God.” The term, however, soon came to be used of the four accounts of the life of Jesus, probably due to its presence in the opening verse of Mark’s gospel?: “The beginning of the gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.”

One thing is immediately striking about the four Gospels. Three of them have a substantial amount of material in common. The Gospels for Matthew, Mark and Luke frequently share the same accounts and, as you shall see, often use exactly the same words. For this reason, most readers find it very difficult to remember in which Gospel a particular incident is narrated. Because they share much in common, the Gospels Matthew, Mark and Luke are sometimes referred to as the Synoptic Gospels; the word synoptic comes for the Greek term sunopsis meaning “seeing together.” John’s Gospel stands out as the black sheep of the family, lacking the family characteristics found in Matthew, Mark, and Luke.



Resting in God: Psalms

Led by: Debbie Reeves 10:30a –second service in room 121 Summary of the Class

Regardless of the book being studied, my aim is to teach an inductive method for approaching the Bible that can open up the text and allow people to gain an accurate understanding of the passages they study, and allow the Holy Spirit to bring their attention to what God wants them to apply from those passages. Context is KEY!!! Every verse must be read in the context of the chapter it is in, each chapter in the context of the book, each book in the context of the Bible as a whole. An inductive Bible study looks at the evidence that is there and draws conclusions from that textual evidence, using questions (who-what-when-where-why-how-so what?), patterns (repeated words, phrases, and synonyms), and cultural or author information as needed to illuminate the comparisons and circumstances in the text. Always, any conclusion drawn must be consistent with the context and the Bible as a whole. That context is why I prefer book studies. With every passage, the progression is from basic comprehension to deeper understanding to personal application.

Materials Needed

Bible (a study Bible can be helpful—that you are willing to write in and mark), Notebook (or technology for making lists and taking notes) & Index cards

(useful as a bookmark for remembering repeated words or phrases to mark in

the text), Highlighters, colored pencils, pens, or pencil (you may

want the scrapbook type that does not bleed and fade on the page over time)


Spring Quarter April 9-June 22 Trials: Ecclesiastes Led by: Mike Jenkins 10:30a –second service in room 107 Summary of the Class

The book of Ecclesiastes contains Proverbs, maxims, sayings, and is largely an autobiographical story. Solomon wrote it late in his life, approximately 935 B.C. He had become aware of the mistakes that he made throughout his life and began to document them. The purpose of Ecclesiastes is to spare future generations the suffering and misery of seeking after foolish, meaningless, materialistic emptiness, and to offer wisdom by discovering truth in seeking after God.

It appears that Solomon once again, wants to teach the reader wisdom, “I set my mind to seek and explore by wisdom concerning all that has been done under heaven. It is a grievous task which God has given to the sons of men to be afflicted with” (1:13).


Map of CCC Classrooms


Kids & Students Services

Kids: (Infants - Grades 5) / Students: (Grades 6 - 12)

Noah’s Park Nursery, birth through age 3, at 8:45a & 10:30a

8:45a Sunday School

Ages 4 - kdg room 113

Grades 1-2 room 117

Grades 3-5 room 114

MSM Sunday School - grades 6-8 room 209

HSM Sunday School – grades 9-12 room 213

10:30a Worship

Treehouse for ages 4 – kdg, room 113/114

Clubhouse for grades 1-5, room 116/117

Students in grades 6-12, will worship in the

Worship Center during second service.


Tentative 2nd Semester 2017 Courses starting July 9

3rd Quarter – Summer Courses Offered July 9 – September 24, 2017

Galatians

God As Power Source: Isaiah

Living Hope: 1 Peter


Origins and Essentials: Who We Are and What

We Believe

Sharing Your Faith with Boldness

4th Quarter – Summer Courses Offered October 9 - December 24, 2017

Overcoming: Job

Origins and Essentials: Who We Are and What

We Believe

Loved and Sent: Ephesians

Amazing Grace: Forgiveness

Financial Peace University



CCC Leadership & Support Staff

2017 Church Elders

Mike Hutson, cabinet chair……………. ...….317-984-5743 Mike House…………………………….. ..…...317-439-9803 Dan Conder………………………...…. ....…..317-758-6382 Mark Fisher…………………………... .…..….317-984-2000 Jay St.Peters, mentoring…………..….....… 317-450-3198 Keith Schoettmer, mentoring……… …….…765-675-6822

After-hours emergency calls (Pastor or Elder) 317-376-8222

Pastoral & Support Staff

Senior Pastor Adam Colter [email protected]

Worship Pastor Dave Stroop [email protected]

Youth Pastor Justin Pollock [email protected]

Youth Intern Katie Smith [email protected]

Children & Family Pastor Nate Frederick [email protected]

Financial Secretary Sherry Strauss [email protected]

Senior Pastor Administrative Assistant Jenni Roosa [email protected]

Children & Youth Pastor Administrative Assistant Amber Hawkins [email protected]

Worship Pastors Administrative Assistant Lisa Jamison [email protected]

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