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.

LEVEL UP

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.

LEVELS 1-4

Level 1
Foundational

What does it mean to be a member of the historical Christian faith? Who is the revealed God? What is the gift of Faith? How do I move from theory to practice?

Level 2
Everyday Carry On

What is the Bible? What is discipleship? What do I need in order to witness to the Faith?

Level 3
Spiritual Discipline

Development of individual and corporate skills (the practice of reading thru scripture, prayer life, mission) in a corporate, small group setting. Church, faith, worship and missional history.

Level 4
Intensive Study of
Bible & Doctrine

Theology and Historical

Study of the Text

Level Up Schedule & Classes

2025 Level Up Discipleship Classes

Session 6

10/5 - 11/16 (No Classes on Sunday, Oct 26 due to Kirkin' of the Tartans)

Jonah with Pastor Jim Webb

Level 2

Sundays from 11:30am - 12:30pm

Room 117

Interruptions. We all face them—and most of the time, we don’t like them. They throw us off course, mess with our plans, and force us to respond in ways that reveal more about who we are than we’d like to admit.

But what if interruptions are actually invitations?

In this engaging and thought provoking Bible study, Pastor Jim Webb will lead us through the story of Jonah—a prophet who ran from God’s call, only to discover that divine interruptions can lead to incredible transformation.

Jonah’s journey is unforgettable: a man on a mission, three days and nights in the belly of a great fish, and a city-wide revival sparked by a reluctant preacher. But Jonah's story doesn’t end with a triumph. It ends with a prophet pouting under a plant, wrestling with God’s mercy. This short book packs a powerful message: God’s pursuit of us is relentless. He doesn’t just care about nations and cities—He cares about the condition of our hearts. Jonah reminds us that God is not only interested in using us to reach others, but He’s deeply invested in shaping us along the way.

"Bible Overview" with Rev. Tracee Hackel

Level 2

Sundays from 11:30am - 12:30am

Meeting Room 1

God has spoken, do you want to know what he said?

Bible Overview begins its journey through the Bible book by book with the next Level Up Session. We will set out to cover Genesis through Ruth, the prehistory and early history of the world God made, his covenant love for human beings, and the formation of the nation of Israel.

All you need for the class is a Bible and a desire to know what is in it. You may want a notebook and pen, caffeine can be imported from the Nook kitchen to Meeting Room 1 where the adventure begins 11:30-12:30 Sundays after worship.

If you don’t have a Bible, we have one for you. If you have any questions please contact: Tracee Hackel .

Session 7

11/30 - 12/21 (No Classes on Sunday, Dec 14 due to MVPC Annual Christmas Lunch)

After The Sermon (ATS)

Led by the Preaching Pastor of the Day

Level 4

Sundays from 11:30am - 12:30am

Room 100

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!”

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.

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.

We’ll kick things off during our Advent Sermon Series, “Fear Not,” starting November 30.

Come for the sermon — stay for the discussion!

2026 Level Up Discipleship Classes

Classes will be added soon! Check back to see what will be offered!

Session 1

1/11 - 2/15/2026

Session 2

2/22 - 3/22/2026

Session 3

4/12 - 5/3/2026

Session 4

5/17 - 6/21/2026