Providence Institute provides a learning-oriented discipleship space where the people of Providence Church can grow in their love of God through a deeper understanding of Scripture, develop a biblical worldview, and apply the gospel to all areas of life

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WHAT IS Providence Institute?

As Dutch theologian Herman Bavinck wrote, “God is known in proportion to the extent that he is loved.” (Might consider this Bavinck quote in the banner and then the definition that you put there move here to begin this section - the “Providence Institute provides a learning-oriented discipleship …" ). Our desire is not merely to accumulate information about God, but to know God more deeply through his Word, which reveals to us the work and person of Jesus Christ. True knowledge of God necessarily produces love for God and love for others.
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Through structured classes in Bible, theology, spiritual formation, and Christian living, Providence Institute seeks to help believers follow Christ with greater conviction (knowing the gospel and biblical truth), character (loving God and being shaped by the gospel), and competence (living faithfully and helping others follow Jesus).
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Classes are organized across several core tracks, including:
Christian Discipleship (CD)Biblical Studies (BS)History & Theology (HT)Christian Roles (CR)Engaging the World (EW)
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Our prayer is that Providence Institute would help equip the saints for the work of ministry and further establish Providence Church as a people joyfully following Christ together.

Classes are organized across several core tracks, including:

Christian Discipleship (CD)
Biblical Studies (BS)
History & Theology (HT)
Christian Roles (CR)
Engaging the World (EW)

Our prayer is that Providence Institute would help equip the saints for the work of ministry and further establish Providence Church as a people joyfully following Christ together.

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HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE

How to Study the Bible will equipyou to read, interpret, and respond to God’s Word faithfully. You will learn to approach Scripture as those in a relationship with God, understand the Bible as one unified story of redemption, observe passages in their historical and literary contexts, discern the author’s intended meaning, and apply Scripture with growing love for Christ. Through guided instruction and practice, you will grow in confidence and joy as a lifelong reader of God’s Word.

OLD TESTAMENT OVERVIEW PART 1

This course provide you an overview of the historical books of the Old Testament, tracing the key events, people, and covenant movements. You will follow Israel’s history, and see God’s character revealed — alongside the persistent reality of human sin. You will see how God’s promises are introduced and preserved through His covenant dealings, pointing to the need for a coming Savior King, and equipping you to better understand your place in God’s story and respond with growing trust and obedience.

OLD TESTAMENT OVERVIEW PART 2

Part two of this course explores the poetry, wisdom literature, and prophetic books of the Old Testament, highlighting themes of wisdom, worship, judgment, and redemption. You will encounter God’s covenant love, justice, and promises of a coming Messiah, deepening your love for God and your longing for Christ. Building on the historical foundation of Part I, this course equips you to grow in wisdom, remain steadfast through life’s trials, and live faithfully before God as you await the fulfillment of His promises.

NEW TESTAMENT OVERVIEW PART 1

This course walks you through the Gospels, Acts, and early letters, tracing how God fulfills his promises in Jesus Christ and begins to establish His people. You will encounter Christ’s identity, mission, and message, you will see how His life, death, and resurrection stand at the center of God’s redemptive plan. Attention is given to how the Gospel creates a new covenant people and spreads to the ends of the earth, helping you understand the message of the New Testament and see your life in light of the Gospel.

NEW TESTAMENT OVERVIEW PART 2

This course explores the rest of the New Testament, focusing on how God’s fulfilled promises in Christ shape his people and point toward their final completion. Through Paul’s letters, the General Epistles, and Revelation, students will see how the gospel defines the life of the church as a covenant people, calls for faithful endurance, and directs hope toward Christ’s return. Participants will be encouraged to live with clarity and confidence as they await the full realization and consummation of God’s promises.

SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES

This course equips believers to pursue godliness through the practice of spiritual disciplines as habits of God’s grace. As students engage practices such as hearing God’s voice in his Word, having his ear in prayer, and belonging to his body in the church, they will see how God meets and shapes his people through these ordinary means. Emphasis is placed on cultivating a deeper relationship with God that flows from his grace, helping participants develop rhythms that foster communion with him and lead to faithful, joyful obedience in everyday life.

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY PART 1

This course introduces students to the basic doctrines of the Christian faith, including the nature of God, his Word, creation, humanity, sin, and the person and work of Christ. As students explore God’s attributes, providence, and redemptive purposes, they will gain a framework for understanding the gospel and the storyline of Scripture, helping them think more clearly about God and respond with greater conviction, love, and obedience.

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY PART 2

This course examines how believers live in response to God’s saving work, focusing on salvation, the life of the church, and the hope of Christ’s return. Students will study key doctrines such as justification, sanctification, and the nature of the church, while considering the realities of eternity, helping them deepen their confidence in the gospel, and live with steady hope as they follow Christ and look to the consummation of all things.

Providence institute FAQS

Who is this for?

These classes are for anyone at Providence who desires to grow in their understanding of Scripture, love for God, and faithfulness in following Christ in the world — whether you are a newer believer, feel spiritually stuck, or have walked with Christ for many years.

These courses are designed to be both accessible and theologically rich. As such, we encourage any attender or member to participate.

How long is each class?

Each course lasts 8 weeks, with short breaks between sessions built into the calendar throughout the year, especially around Summer.

What class should I start with?

There is no required starting point. Participants are welcome to begin with whichever class best fits their season of life, interests, or areas where they desire to grow.
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At the same time, Providence Institute has been intentionally designed so that the foundational courses help establish a broad understanding of Scripture, theology, and the Christian life. Courses such as How to Study the Bible, Spiritual Disciplines, Old Testament Overview, New Testament Overview, and Systematic Theology are offered more regularly because they provide a strong foundation for continued growth across the other tracks and classes within the Institute.

How are classes formatted?

These courses will be a mix of lecture, discussion, and group work to communicate the objectives of the particular class and to keep participants engaged.