Equipping Classes

Classes for the Christian Life

Equipped for Discipleship

Equipping Classes form whole disciples for the whole of the Christian life. This is Christian theology for the Christian life.  

Equipping Classes are our adult education hour. They take place at 9 am on Sunday mornings. These classes are designed to equip members to live and think theologically. 

Theology is not simply the study of God, but the living for God with our whole lives. Theology is for every Christian, for every part of our lives. Our heads, our hearts, and our hands. 

Whether it is to know God more deeply, to experience His love more profoundly, or to walk with Him more faithfully, our Equipping Classes intend to "help the body grow so that it builds itself up in love" (Ephesians 4:16). 

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Equipping Classes for Fall 2026 

Membership Matters

9.13.26 - 10.4.26
10.11-26 - 11.1.26
11.8.26 - 11.29.26
(Chism 203)

Membership Matters is a four-week Equipping Class for all prospective members of UBC. Our elders teach through our church’s Statement of Faith (what we believe), our Church Covenant (how we commit ourselves to one another), and our philosophy of ministry. A prospective member must complete these four classes to pursue membership at UBC. 

Teachers: Pastors of UBC

The Fruit of the Spirit in the Life of the Savior

9.6.26 - 11.22.26 (Chapel)

The fruit of the Spirit not first a list of virtues to pursue. It's a Person to behold. Before the fruit is formed in believers, it is fully and perfectly displayed in Jesus Christ. This class will meditate upon the person and life of Christ, particularly how he demonstrates perfect love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. 

Teachers: Nick Roark, Ben Shuffield, Case Owenby, and Cameron Furches

Redeeming the Time

9.6.26 - 10.11.26 (Heritage Hall)

Redeeming the Time aims to help believers think and live differently. Drawing on the Scriptures and practical tools, this class invites us to examine not just what you do, but why - and to bring the lordship of Christ to bear on your calendar, your tasks, and your daily rhythms. The prayer is that this class helps us all to live each day with greater clarity, intention, and trust in the God who numbers our days. 

Teachers: Sam Knecht, Hayden Beckwith, and Joe Futterer

The Gospel Way Catechism

8.23.26 - 12.13.26 
(Various)

We live in a world of competing ideas and narratives about God, who we are, who we’re supposed to be, and how to live in the world. Catechisms help us to develop a biblical framework
for knowing God, understanding the gospel, and living faithfully. These classes will work through Trevin Wax's book, The Gospel Way Catechism, to see how Scripture answers our deepest questions about the world. 

Teachers: Ben Evans (Legacy Room), Steve Davidson (Chism 204), Tim Ward (Chism 205), and Wes Burgess (Main Hall, 1st floor)

To find any of our Equipping Classes, please see our campus here. If you arrive on campus and aren't sure where to go, please ask a greeter or a friendly face. We will gladly help you find what you're looking for. 

To find any of our Equipping Classes, please see our campus here. If you arrive on campus and aren't sure where to go, please ask a greeter or a friendly face. We will gladly help you find what you're looking for.