Jesus has given His church pastors and teachers for the purpose of equipping the saints “for the work of ministry” (Eph. 4:11-12). Our Equipped for Ministry program exists to do just that.

What types of equipping formats do you offer?

We have three different formats to equip you for ministry: Equipped 1-on-1, Equipped Classes, and Equipped Seminars…

Equipped 1-on-1 is a personal mentorship program in which you meet one on one with a spiritual mentor in order to become more distinctively Christian.

Equipped Classes can last anywhere from six to thirteen weeks depending upon the class. We offer classes every fall and spring and even some during the summer. Look below for a master list of our Equipped Classes as well as current classes.

Equipped Seminars are short workshops that focus on specific and practical topics. Seminars are usually offered at the church on Fridays and Saturdays.

In what areas of life do you equip people?

We have identified six areas in which disciples of Jesus need to be equipped so that they can do and be all they have been called to. We want to equip you for ministry by equipping you to think, be, relate, serve, steward, and witness. Every Equipped Class and Seminar is categorized under one of these six areas.

How do I know what class or seminar to take?

We have designed a Spiritual Health Assessment to help you identify the area of life in which you are weakest and need the most equipping. We encourage you not to take classes and seminars you are simply interested in, but to take ones that address an area of personal weakness. The pastors of MBBC strongly encourage every member to be involved in at least one equipping opportunity each semester.

How do I sign up for a class & what is the cost?

Please signup before the semester begins following the registration below (link only active at the beginning of each semester). However, you are able to join most classes mid-semester. The cost for each class/seminar varies. The cost covers the book and/or materials used and in most cases the book is optional.

What classes are you currently offering & when 
do they meet?

We offer classes & seminars throughout the week. View the "Current" tab for a list of all our current classes & seminarsThe category tabs provide list of all classes & seminars we offer throughout the year.

Equiped to THINK Biblically:

Below are all the classes & seminars in this category that we offer at various times throughout the year. Please see the "Current" tab, for classes we are offering now.

Classes:

 ·  How to Study the Bible
 
·  Bible Doctrines Pt. 1 
 
·  Bible Doctrines Pt. 2 
 
·  Special Studies: Through various books of the Bible
 
·  Special Studies: Examining various themes of the Bible
 
·  Understanding the Story of the Bible
 
·  Ladies Bible Studies

Equiped to BE distinctively Christian:

Below are all the classes & seminars in this category that we offer at various times throughout the year. Please see the "Current" tab, for classes we are offering now.

Classes:

 ·  Spiritual Disciplines
 
·  Fighting for Sexual Purity (men's discussion group)
 
·  "Respectable" Sins
 
·  The Christian Response to Culture
 
·  Biblical & Practical Womanhood
 
·  Biblical & Practical Manhood
 
·  The Schoolhouse of Prayer

Seminars:

 ·  Divorce Recovery Workshop

 

 

Equiped to RELATE correctly
to your family, church, & others:

Below are all the classes & seminars in this category that we offer at various times throughout the year. Please see the "Current" tab, for classes we are offering now.

Classes:

 ·  The Distinctively Christian Home
 
·  Special Studies on Marriage
 
·  Living as a Church
 
·  Biblical Foundations for Parenting
 
·  Have a New Kid by Friday

Seminars:

 ·  Biblical Dating

Equiped to THINK biblically:

Below are all the classes & seminars in this category that we offer at various times throughout the year. Please see the "Current" tab, for classes we are offering now.

Classes:

 ·  Finding Your Spiritual Gift

Equiped to STEWARD faithfully:

Below are all the classes & seminars in this category that we offer at various times throughout the year. Please see the "Current" tab, for classes we are offering now.

Classes:

 ·  Crown Financial
 
·  Financial Peace University
 
·  Financial Peace University
 
·  Eternity Portfolio

Seminars:

 ·  Eliminating Debt
 ·  Creating a Spending Plan
 ·  Investing 101
 ·  Craig's List
 ·  What you need to know before buying a house
 ·  Tips on shopping at Garage Sales
 ·  College without debt
 ·  Meals without Madness: less money, less hassle
 ·  Legacy Planning
 ·  Wills & Trusts

Equiped to WITNESS boldly:

Below are all the classes & seminars in this category that we offer at various times throughout the year. Please see the "Current" tab, for classes we are offering now.

Classes:

 ·  Evangelism Training
 
·  Engaging Worldviews
 
·  Engaging World Religions
 
·  Missions & Missionary Heroes
 
·  Perspectives