Providence institute

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?

Providence Church is in a season of growth. Because of this, we see a need for a facility and parking expansion to accommodate our congregation. On Sunday mornings, our parking lot is congested, and we are at maximum capacity in every room. Additionally, we have the opportunity to host multiple midweek ministries, filling our church every night but leaving us little room for continued growth.

That’s why we launched (November 2024) a 26-month generosity journey called Forward Together. Forward Together is a call to action for every member of our church family to unite in faith and build a future where our collective efforts and commitment guide us into a new era of outreach, growth, and fellowship. We are not just looking at physical expansion or improvement. We believe that every step forward is a step closer to our vision of serving God with an even greater impact.

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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 courses are primarily designed for the established believer – whether it be new believers, stuck or struggling believers, or growing believers – these courses are for those who need to grow in foundational knowledge of the faith and spiritual maturity. Although these courses serve as ‘entry-level,’ they are neither diluted nor simplified.

How long is each class?

Each course will last 8 weeks, with two-week breaks between courses, except for a three-week break between the Fall and Winter Sessions.

What class should I start with?

Our classes are designed to be taken in any order. However, we recommend starting with a part 1 class before you take part 2.

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.

WHY ARE we doing this?

We want to provide 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