Participants will develop skills and knowledge necessary to effectively prepare and lead a Bible study. The course will cover essential aspects of Bible study, leadership, including exegesis, lesson planning, group facilitation, and application of biblical principles. Participants will create an engaging and meaningful Bible study that fosters spiritual growth and community within their congregations. Participants will lead a Bible before the beginning of their third year of classes at ICS.

After successfully completing the Thirdmill course on New Testament Foundations, students will participate in a practicum designed to demonstrate their understanding of the New Testament as foundational texts. By the end of this course, participants will not only gain a thorough understanding of the Gospels and Acts but also be inspired to actively participate in the growth and extension of God’s kingdom especially as it relates to ministry.

Clergy and lay leaders of our churches are encouraged to attend this workshop as the Rev. Canon Ellis Brust and the Rev. Cynthia Brust guide participants through the resources of Invite Welcome Connect, sharing practical insights and successful strategies for evangelism, hospitality, and connectedness drawn from their own church experiences.