Following Jesus means that we are growing in maturity as we become more like Him.  We become His disciples as we learn to live like Him, for which we offer class-based resources to help you on your journey.  Classes/studies are be offered monthly in rotation.  Watch the eBulletin and announcements for upcoming opportunities or contact info@theBeacon.church or call 657-231-4900 to let us know you are interested in a class.

So, you've been checking us out for a while and now you want to find out:

Join us for lunch (on us) immediately after the celebration service.  Children are welcome and our goal is to be finished within half an hour. Class offered on an as-needed basis.  Please email info@thebeacon.church for more info.

Jesus never asked His disciples to remember His birth, but He did instruct them to remember His death and resurrection, giving the church two visible symbols (called 'ordinances') as reminders of His death: Baptism and The Lord's Supper.

Why should I be baptized?

1. To follow the example set by Jesus.  "At that time Jesus came from Nazareth and was baptized by John in the river." (Mark 1:9)
2. Because Christ commands it.  "Jesus said, 'Go then, to all people everywhere and make them my disciples, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you." (Matthew 28:19-20)
3. It demonstrates that I really am a Christ follower.  ". . .many people who heard him believed and were baptized." (Acts 18:8);  "We know that we have come to know Him, if we obey His commands." (1 John 2:3)

 

If you are interested in discovering if Baptism is something you would like to pursue or talking to  a pastor about Baptism, please email info@theBeacon.church.
 

Who we are, what we do, and why.  Take the next step to discovering the Beacon by signing up for this introductory class that focuses on one of God's purposes for your life--belonging to a church family.  You'll find out what the Beacon is all about and how you can be a part of what we're doing! At the end of the class, you'll have the opportunity to become an Owner in the congregation.   Please email info@thebeacon.church for more info.

*This class is required for any leadership or teaching position.

Come discover the resources you will need to grow spiritually and become a mature Christ follower.   Discover spiritual disciplines that will enhance your walk.   Please email info@thebeacon.church for more info.
 

God has gifted you in particular ways and give you a particular S.H.A.P.E.

• Spiritual Gifts
• Heart or Passion for particular ministries
• Abilities that are natural to you
• Personality
• Experiences in your life

These things S.H.A.P.E. who you are and the ministries God has prepared you for. Discover your place in the Body of Christ. This class is a follow-up to the Discover Spiritual Growth (201) class.   Please email info@thebeacon.church for more info.


 

“He who buries his talent is making a grave mistake.”

How true this statement is for so many Christians. God has given each believer a spiritual gift that He wants us to use for His glory, but we often don’t use it. We may deny that we actually have a spiritual gift or if we do acknowledge it, we may doubt its usefulness to glorify God, and then just bury it. But we must realize that God wants us to be involved with His work. He is so gracious that by His Holy Spirit He freely distributes gifts to all who are saved. He not only wants us to know our spiritual gifts, but He expects us to grow in them each day.

Click the button below to take this short and free Spritual Gifts Test. You will need a user code.  Please contact info@thebeacon.church for your code. 

 ^"And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers,
to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ."  Ephesians 4: 11-12

Each of us were created and shaped to live out of one of these 5 base ministry gifts. There is one that we do better and more naturally than any of the others. It brings us the most life and the most joy. However, God doesn't only ask us to operate out of our strength but also out of our weakness. So many times he will give us a season to learn a Base Gift that isn't natural to us, but nonetheless is important for us to learn. Find out how your A.P.E.S.T giftings can impact your mission around you through our upcoming monthly classes. 
For more information, email Andy Cheung (andy@thebeacon.church) 

Come learn how God can use you to impact the world for His Kingdom. 
These classes follows the Discover Your S.H.A.P.E. (301) class.
 

1. AWAKEN to the story God has decided to tell and has been telling through your life. This class takes you through specific discovery processes that 'awaken' you to God's unique call on your life. This intensive usually runs in one of two formats: Friday from 7-10pm and Saturday from 9am-4pm or three Tuesday evenings from 6-9pm. Time and Location TBA.
2. ACTIVATE the call of God on your life by having it actually impact your calendar. This intensive usually runs all day on a Saturday (9am-4pm) and includes lunch. Please bring your Personal Calling Statement (from the AWAKEN workshop), your cell phone, your planner, and your laptop.

 

If the major spiritual thermometer for your life is where and how your finances are used, then what does that say if you are constantly stressed about finances or the inability to give to charities the way you want to.  We offer Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University at $99 per family unit (individual, engaged, or married couple).

What does the Bible say about Money?  Almost everyone agrees that the Bible contains great advice about life, from improving your marriage to getting along with your boss at work, but does the Bible really say much about money?  Does it really give us advice that we can apply to our own life in today's world?  The good news is--Yes, Absolutely!  We believe the Bible is as relevant and helpful today as when it was written, and God has a lot to say about money.  Did you know money is mentioned in the Bible over 800 times?  God must be pretty serious about this subject to talk about it that much.  In fact, Jesus says in Luke 16:11, "So, if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?"  It appears from this verse that God uses money as a test of our management and stewardship skills before entrusting us with spiritual things.    Email info@theBeacon.church if you are interested in this class.