Trellis Academy for Spiritual Transformation

Winter 2022 Session
Date:  Wednesdays in February 2022
Starts:  February 2, 2022
Time:  Supper – 5:30; Classes – 6:15

Purpose:  To intentionally train our sacred partners to grow in the way of Jesus through the practices of the FBCG Trellis.
Registration for classes and meals Opens on Wednesday, January 26 online, on Sunday, January 30, and in-person on Wednesday Nights in February. 

Classes

The Lord’s Prayer

Teacher:  Diane Adams
Trellis Practice:  Prayer
Description:  For 2,000 years Christians on every continent and in every language have lifted The Lord’s Prayer to God.  It has been sung, recited in unison, mumbled mindlessly at times and sometimes said with tears.  When we say these words, we stand on holy ground.  This class will look carefully at The Lord’s Prayer phrase by phrase, exploring the passage carefully.  We will engage in discussions as we learn together.  This class will lead us to become better disciples of Jesus.

Toxic Charity – How Churches and Christians Hurt Those They Help (and How to Reverse it)

Teacher:  Brenda Cohen
Trellis Practice:  Missions
Cost:  $16 (If you choose to purchase book)
Description:  Author Robert Lupton is founder and president of FCS (Focused Community Strategies) Urban Ministries in Atlanta, Georgia.  In this book he asks us to reimagine how we can best channel our compassion for those who need us to walk alongside them in their day-to-day struggles. Lupton begins with case studies to help us understand how our good intentions can sometimes harm those we desperately want to help.  Then he provides us with models which have a proven history of helping those we serve.  We will discuss how to build a model of missions in the ministry we do at First Baptist Church. 

Sacred Partner Class

Teacher:  Pastor Eric Spivey
Trellis Practice:  Overview
Description:  This church class will examine the 4 Sacred Partner Anchors at First Baptist Church, Gainesville, Florida:  Our Vision (who we are), Our Fellowship (Who we are together), Our Trellis (Who we are becoming), and Our Mission (Whom we serve).  This class is perfect for individuals and families who have recently joined our fellowship or who are considering partnering with us.  This class will be taught during each session of our Trellis Academy.  Pastor Eric invites all FBC Sacred Partners to make an effort to come through this class in the coming year. 

The Beatitudes

Teacher:  Tim Wood
Trellis Practice:  Bible Engagement
Description:  Jesus teaching at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5 is called the Beatitudes.  These simple, concise statements carry great power and provide a course in Christianity 101.  This class will do a deep dive into the Greek words behind the teaching challenging individuals to live differently as they follow Jesus