Christianity Explored in Battle Mountain

Adapted from the Christianity Explored Website:

WHO IS CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED FOR?

Christianity Explored is for anyone who wants to investigate Christianity informally with a group of other people.

Whether you have previous experience of Church, Christians and the Bible, or none at all, this course is for you. Everyone is welcome – from the most sympathetic Sunday schooler to the convinced atheist. We will respect your background, culture and beliefs. Tell us as little or as much about yourself as you feel comfortable.

WHAT WILL GO ON?

Refreshments will be provided at the start of the evening (typically 7pm), so don’t worry if you have to come straight from work. The course is normally run in groups of 6-9 people, and after briefly discussing the course material from the week before, there is a talk or DVD on the theme for that week. Then the groups discuss any questions that have arisen, and the evening ends at about 8pm. Of course, if you’d like, you’re welcome to stick around a bit longer  to discuss any further issues you might have.

And you can ask any question you want, at any time during the course.

HOW LONG DOES THE COURSE LAST?

10 weeks, including a weekend (or day) away, when you can explore other areas such as the Bible, the Holy Spirit, prayer and the church.

CAN I PULL OUT IF I WANT TO?

Of course you can.  There is no commitment necessary.

HOW MUCH DOES THE COURSE COST?

The course is offered free of charge!

DO I HAVE TO BRING ANYTHING?

No.  All the materials from study guides to Bibles will be provided for you.  However, if you would like to bring your own Bible, you are welcome to do that too.

IS IT LIKE GOING TO CHURCH?

No.  This is not a church service.  There is no singing, praying, or clapping, and you won’t be asked to read aloud.  We simply want to provide you an opportunity to explore the Christian faith.

AM I GOING TO GET “PREACHED AT”?

Each evening includes a talk (or DVD) designed to explain an aspect of Christian belief and to stimulate discussion. Hopefully you’ll find it challenging and amusing. The group leaders will facilitate discussion and try to answer questions.

DO I HAVE TO SPEAK IN THE GROUP?

Not if you don’t want to. You are welcome to come and just sit and listen.

HOW IS CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED DIFFERENT FROM OTHER COURSES?

The focus on Mark’s Gospel, with its emphasis on who Jesus was, what his aims were, and what it means to follow him, makes Christianity Explored quite different.

WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS?

Christians count it a real privilege to explain the truth and relevance of the Christian message.  We don’t have all the answers but believe that we have exciting news to share about Jesus Christ.