We view church membership highly because the Bible does. In this class, you’ll learn what Cedar Crest believes about the gospel and the church, along with our theology, values, and much more. Taking this class is Step 1 to becoming a member of Cedar Crest (Step 2, if you choose to move forward, is an interview with the elders).

Teachers

Chris Von Holt: Chris has been on staff since 2016 and currently serves as Discipleship Pastor, overseeing adult ministries and the curriculum taught throughout our church. He is a graduate from Maranatha Baptist University and is pursuing his MDiv through the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Courtney have been married since 2013 and have three children: Theodore, Guinevere, and Rosemary.

Every Christian must learn how to read their Bible. And not just read it, but understand it. If you are looking to improve your personal study, this course will give you some proven practices for ensuring a proper interpretation and application of the Scriptures.

Teachers

Dan Waterman: Dan graduated from Millersville University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and then from Dallas Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies. Dan works as a district manager for Securitas Security Services. Dan and his wife Kristina have been attending CCBFC for over 25 years. They have been married for 33 years, have 11 children and seven grandchildren. Dan currently serves as a Youth Group leader and teacher for Discipleship Institute classes.

The Book of Proverbs says that a parent should train up a child in the way he should go so that when he is older, he won’t depart from it. Perhaps your young ones have now grown up and become adults. But you don’t cease being their parent, nor they your children. This class seeks to answer this question: “What does a parent’s relationship look like with their adult children?”

Teachers

Tim Moyer: Tim graduated from Lincoln Technical Institute with a degree in Electronics. Tim was employed as the Director of Product Engineering for East Penn Mfg. Co. Inc. for 47 years before his retirement in March 2019. Tim and his wife Dawn have been attending CCBFC for 17 years. They have been married for 49 years, have three children, and four grandchildren. Tim currently serves on the worship team and occasionally as a DI teacher. 

John Colabroy: John has been attending CCBFC for 12 years. He and his wife moved here from the Jersey Shore to be close to their three daughters and their families. They enjoy spending time with their eight grandchildren, ages range from 8-16 years old. John served in the CCBFC leadership for six years and has taught DI on many occasions while currently leading a Life Group with his wife. They love their Lord and cherish His Word.

The church in Corinth had many problems—idolatry, adultery, drunkenness. But we are now the beneficiaries of the Corinthian church. On this side of history, we can glean from Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, inspired by the Holy Spirit, which corrected their wrong thinking, attitude, and conduct at home and in the church. This class will reveal how the struggles the Corinthians faced are not unlike ours today, and how the remedy in the gospel remains the same.

Teachers

Dean Ressler: Dean was born and raised on the mission field. After completing undergraduate work at Prairie Bible Institute and Calvary Bible College, he obtained a graduate degree from Columbia International University. In 1980, he returned to the southern Caribbean, to the island of Bonaire, to a church development and leadership-training ministry for 24 years. Since 2004, Dean has been serving in the Missionary Personnel Department of Fellowship International Missions (FIM).

In Matthew 11, Jesus calls us to come to Him and find “rest” for our souls. In Hebrews 12:14, God’s word tell us to “strive” for holiness. But how are we to rest and strive at the same time? This class will examine the whole counsel of God to see how He wants us to rest in His grace in order to obey His command to be sanctified.

Our team of teachers will cover: 1) The theology of Grace and Works, 2) The theology and practical application of sanctification, and 3) How not to follow our human gravitation towards sanctification by works i.e., legalism.

Teachers

Bill Walters: Bill is an Elder and has enjoyed teaching many times in all age groups from Children’s Church and Youth Group to Adult Sunday School.

Pete Everett: Pete has been a CCBFC elder, has led and served in many different ministries and short-term missions trips, and has found a renewed love for studying theology in recent years.

George Hambel: George has taught and led ministries at his former church and currently enjoys teaching and leading a Life Group.

Dan Everett: Dan is a son of the church and grew up having theological exchanges with former Senior Pastor, Cliff Boone. He named his son Owen after the 17th century theologian John Owen.