Discipleship Institute @ 8:45AM | Worship Service @ 10AM

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Discipleship Institute

Discipleship for All of Life

What Is Discipleship Institute?

Discipleship Institute (DI) is our version of Sunday School. But it’s not your typical Sunday School. Cedar Crest takes seriously the biblical concept of discipleship, which means becoming more like Christ in every facet of our lives. Every DI class is carefully crafted with this purpose in mind.

DI exists to enhance our understanding and practice of biblical discipleship.

Sundays @ 8:45am

Winter Trimester Ends March 24

Spring Trimester Starts April 7

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Discipleship Pastor: Chris Von Holt

Phone: 610-432-2200

Email: di@cedarcrest.church

Spring 2024 Class Registration

Course Description

From the Reformation theologians in Europe to the revivalists, apologists, and Christian thinkers all over the world, the historical figures detailed are people who have struggled with the meaning of the greatest event in history—the coming of the Son of God—and with their role in that event and in the lives of God’s people. Church History Part 3 is the culmination of the church history series. We will study the church to present day.

You DO NOT need to have taken Church History Part 1 or 2 to enroll in this course.

Teacher: Rick Whitmire

Rick has been a member of Cedar Crest for more than 15 years. He and his wife Keri have been attending since they moved to the Lehigh Valley in 2006. Since then, Rick has served in several areas of ministry including youth group, college, choir, teaching several Sunday Schools/DI, Deacon Board, and the Elder board. He has also served on the Executive Board for the Bible Fellowship Denomination. Rick has been married to Keri for over 20 years, and they have two fantastic children: Halle Jo and Caleb. 

Course Description

You may have heard the phrase, “God’s world. God’s rules.” The world rages against such a claim, and its anger oftentimes makes Christians afraid to stand up for God’s word. Yet, we must stand for truth amidst a culture of lies.

This class will answer questions like: “How did God reveal His word to man? Why is the apocrypha not part of our Bible? How can we know the Bible is the inspired word? Which Bible version is the best for me?”

Teacher: 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).

Course Description:

Whether you experience nagging worry, debilitating panic, or anything in between, God’s word offers hope and help. In this course, we will dig deeply, but compassionately, into the heart of fear and unbelief. We’ll rely on Scripture, thoughtful discussions, and practical applications to encourage our faith so that we can replace our anxious heart with a heart of trust and peace.

Teacher: Scott Allen

Scott currently serves the church as a Biblical Counselor,  a Life Group Leader, and an Elder. He and his wife Debbie have been at Cedar Crest for six years and married for 38 years, and have three sons and four grandchildren. He has a seminary degree in Biblical Counseling and took an early retirement in order to serve in an expanded role here at Cedar Crest. He is passionate about helping believers grow in Christ through the personal and corporate ministry of the Word.

Course Description:

Do you have a heart to teach others from God’s Word? This course will help you do just that, equipping you with the skills and techniques necessary to clearly communicate the truths found in Scripture.

But perhaps more importantly, you will be encouraged to address these common challenges: How do I know that I am communicating God’s message, and not mine? How do I teach in a way that is God-honoring, and yet remains interesting to the students? What is the best method for presenting my lesson?

Although this course is a sequel to “How to Understand the Bible,” anyone desiring to teach God’s Word is encouraged to join us as we seek together to be the Bible teachers God desires.

Teacher: 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 six grandchildren. Dan currently serves as an elder, Youth Group leader, and teacher for Discipleship Institute classes.

Women’s Group Facilitator: Jennifer Mehta

Jennifer married her husband Mrugendra in 1996, and they relocated to the Lehigh Valley in fall of 2020, where the Lord led them to Cedar Crest. She has a BS in Animal Science from Cornell University, a BSN from the University of Rochester (NY), and MPH from New York University. She is a retired public health nurse. She has participated in Simeon Trust workshops since 2019. The Simeon Trust is an organization dedicated to training Bible expositors.

*LEAD (Leaders, Elders, and Deacons), taught by Jason Hoy, will continue in the Spring Trimester but is only open to the men who took the course in the fall and winter.

Child Care

Child Care will be available during Discipleship Institute time.

For Parents: Children’s classes are provided for ages Nursery – 5th grade, Middle School, and High School.

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