Our Core discipleship series is designed to help people take next steps in their faith journey.
We hope that everyone at FVUMC, whether you are brand new or a long-time member, has the chance to go through the entire series.
Core classes are taught by staff and laypeople, and range from 6-10 weeks.
Each weekly session is 1.5 hrs long, with ~30 minutes of large-group teaching up front followed by ~1 hr of discussion in small groups. Small groups remain consistent throughout with a consistent leader.
Many Core 1 groups choose to stay together and move through the Core Series together, and continue to gather with each other even when they’re not in a Core class!
Core Series
Core 1: Everyday Discipleship
(10 weeks)
Core 1 is all about what it means to be a disciple, a lifelong imitator of Jesus. Explore the meaning of everyday discipleship: how to listen for God in daily life, how to respond to what God is saying, and how to teach others to do the same.
Core 2: Gifted to Serve
(6 weeks)
Core 2 is all about identifying the gifts and passions God has given you and exploring how to use them in all the places where you live, work, and play.
Core 3: How to Read the Bible
(6 weeks)
Core 3 will equip you with tools to understand the overarching story of the Bible, how the whole story leads to Jesus, and what that means for you as a disciple!
Core 4: Living Missionally
(6 weeks)
Core 4 will equip you with tools to build spiritual family and live missionally wherever you are, incorporating missional rhythms into your everyday life.
Find out more about how to be involved in a Core Discipleship group.
