Discipleship
The discipleship process is more than teaching people the right knowledge about God. A disciple models him or herself after someone. Making disciples of Jesus goes beyond teaching facts about Jesus. It means teaching people how to know and be like Jesus — to obey God and seek His best for their lives.
A message about Discipleship & Level Up from Pastor Jim Webb:
When I combine the reminder of discipled education in our faith with the vapid expressions of spiritualism in our modern world; It creates a challenge within my heart. I have expressed this challenge with our company of pastors and various committees all of which agree that there is a need for expanded Christian education uniquely now. They also agreed that we are all in different places of growth within our discipleship journeys. What may challenge and satisfy one group may not be what is needed for others. We are at different levels of need for lack of a better term. From this discussion and collaboration, the concept of ‘Level Up’ was revealed. So, with this idea in mind, our Christian education format will begin a new adaptation to all classes based upon levels of teaching.
Levels are L1, L2, L3, and L4
which reflect the diversity of our membership
and their journey in discipleship.
Please see the schedule below for current offerings.
Level Up Schedule & Classes
​​​​​2025 Level Up Discipleship Classes
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Session 7
11/30 - 12/28 (No Classes on Sunday, Dec 14 Due to Church Lunch)
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After The Sermon (ATS)
Led by the Preaching Pastor of the Day
Level 4
Sundays from 11:30am - 12:30am
Room 100
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Ever leave a sermon thinking, “I wish I could ask about that!” or “I’d love to know what the pastors were thinking when they planned this!”
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Now you can! Join us for After The Sermon (ATS) — a relaxed, open discussion where we take a closer look at the day’s message. It’s a space to ask questions, talk about something that stood out (or confused you!), and hear what goes on behind the scenes as our pastors prepare each week.
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You don’t need to be a theologian — just come curious and ready to chat. The pastor who preached that morning will lead the conversation, often joined by others from our MVPC team.
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We’ll kick things off during our Advent Sermon Series, “Fear Not,” starting November 30.
Come for the sermon — stay for the discussion!
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2026 Level Up Discipleship Classes
​Classes will be added soon! Check back to see what will be offered!
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1/11 - 2/15/2026
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"Bible Overview" with Rev. Tracee Hackel
Level 2
Sundays from 11:30am - 12:30am
Meeting Room 1
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God has spoken, do you want to know what he said?
The First Session of Bible Overview this year will continue with the Patriarchal History of Genesis 12-50 and on (we hope!) to Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. If we can get as far as Joshua, Judges, and Ruth we will. Join us on Sunday mornings starting January 11 th from 11:30am-12:30pm in Meeting Room 1.
The class is primarily lecture with some time for questions along the way. A Bible, Pen, and Notebook is helpful but not required. You are welcome to join the class at any time. If you don’t have a Bible, we have one for you. If you have any questions please contact: Tracee Hackel .
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Beliefs that Matter: The Essential Tenets of the Reformed Faith
with Pastor Emeritus Rev. Bob Dooling
Level 4
Sundays from 11:30am - 12:30am
Room 100
At the ordination of all church officers in the Presbyterian Church (Deacon, Ruling Elder, or Teaching Elder) the question is always asked, “Do you sincerely receive and adoptthe essential tenets of the Reformed faith as expressed in the confessions of our church as authentic and reliable expositions of what Scripture leads us to believe and do …?” The expected answer, of course, is “Yes.”
However, neither we PCUSA Presbyterians nor any of our predecessor denominations have ever been able to agree on what the essential tenets of the Reformed faith are. As pointed out in the constitution of a sister denomination that has successfully addressed this problem:
Presbyterians have been of two minds about essential tenets. We recognize that just as there are some central and foundational truths of the gospel affirmed by Christians everywhere, so too there are particular understandings of the gospel that define the Presbyterian and Reformed tradition. All Christians must affirm the central mysteries of the faith, and all those who are called to ordered ministries in a Presbyterian church must also affirm the essential tenets of the Reformed tradition.
Recognizing the danger in reducing the truth of the gospel to propositions that demand assent, we also recognize that when the essentials become a matter primarily of individual discernment and local affirmation, they lose all power to unite us in common mission and ministry. 1
The 21-session course that I propose will offer a clear, structured, and engaging exploration of the essential doctrines of the Christian faith as understood within the Reformed theological tradition. Designed both for old hands and beginners, the course will briefly explore the foundational beliefs that have shaped historic Christianity – the nature of God, Scripture, creation, human nature, sin, salvation, the person and work of Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Church, the sacraments, and the Christian life. Guided by classic Reformed confessions, the class will also highlight how the Reformers clarified, corrected, and restated Christian doctrine in continuity with the early church. Special attention will be given to themes distinctive to the Reformed tradition – the sovereignty of God, covenant theology, grace and election, the authority of Scripture, and the lordship of Christ over all of life.
Through lecture AND discussion, students will gain a deeper appreciation for the coherence and richness of Reformed theology and its enduring relevance for our faith and practice. By the end of the course, participants should be able to articulate the essential tenets of the Christian faith, understand their biblical foundations, and recognize how Reformed thought contributes to a robust and thoughtful Christian worldview.
​1 From the Constitution of the Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians​
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Session 2
2/22 - 3/22/2026
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Session 3
4/12 - 5/3/2026
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Session 4
5/17 - 6/21/2026
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SUMMER BREAK
