Equipping Classes Field Guide | Spring 2019

FIELD GUIDE
SPRING 2019
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CONTENTS
MEN
4
WOMEN
6
MARRIAGE
8
PARENT PATH
9
SPECIAL SITUATIONS
12
CORE HABITS & TRUTHS
13
EQUIPPING ELECTIVES
17
WEEKDAY OPTIONS
18
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
ACTIVITIES
20
DISCIPLESHIP TEAM
22
MAP
23

EQUIP 101
EQUIP SCHEDULE:
Session 1: January 9-March 6
• Jan. 9: Open-House for adults; all
other age-group activities begin
• Jan. 16: Adult Equipping Classes
begin
Session 2: March 20-May 8
HOW TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES:
Go to tbclife.net/group-finder and find the class
that’s right for you using the category tab at the top.
Register for your class.
Order your book (if your class requires one) to have
it waiting for you when classes start.
ICON LEGEND:
= Class follows a book
= This class is Life Group friendly
Classes that can accommodate Life Groups (tbclife.net/
lifegroups) with built-in discussion time and breakout space.
= No-Fee Fitness Class

MEN
MEN // SESSION 1 MEN // SESSION 2
JAN 16-MARCH 6 MARCH 20-MAY 8
First Peter
B252
Tommy Clark
This world looks nothing like
the promised perfect kingdom
of God. And yet, we as God’s
people must live in it every day.
Until the day that God rights all
wrongs, we have a job to do. In
The Book of 1 Peter, Kyle Idleman
walks through the short letter
and unpacks the importance
of our witness in this world.
B268
New Testament Studies:
James & Jude
(continues through session 2)
Pete Grisham
Having for several semesters
poured over the letter Paul
wrote to the church in Rome,
we will continue our study of
some of the inspired writers of
the New Testament.
B211
Preparing Your Son for
Every Man’s Battle
Freddy Stephens
A biblical study of the journey
into manhood, with a direct look
at how the culture affects your
son’s spiritual growth and the influence
of his father and his role
in the family.
33 Series: A Man and
His Design
B252
WG Miller
This first volume of 33 starts
with meaningful insights into
the current state of manhood,
which will help men navigate
through some realities that
have created cultural confusion.
It follows by unfolding God’s
mandates for all men and
offering a clear definition of
authentic manhood that will
help men on their journey. Each
participant will learn the four
“faces” of manhood and how to
anticipate and transition through
the specific seasons of life.
B268
New Testament Studies:
James & Jude
(session 1 continued)
Pete Grisham
Continued class from session 1.
= Follows A Book
4

5

WOMEN
WOMEN // SESSION 1
JAN 16-MARCH 6
Raised Together
WC226
Psalm 23:
The Shepherd with Me
Myra Hartel
Many women know Psalm 23 by
heart but haven’t experienced
its power in their lives. This
beloved psalm can breathe
new life into women who are
weary and unsure of their next
steps. It’s more than a psalm
that comforts in death; it gives
confidence in life. This study by
Jennifer Rothschild, explores the
depths of God’s compassionate
care, while debunking the selfreliance
myth. Learn how your
vulnerability is not a liability
because you can trust the
Shepherd’s goodness throughout
each season of life.
WC140-A
Cecilia Stover
Explore themes of foundational
Christian doctrine through
a verse-by-verse study of
Colossians. Learn who Christ is,
who you are in Him, and how to
grow and mature in your faith.
Redeemed
Study The Bible:
Ruth & Esther
(continues through session 2)
B220
Stacy Fortenberry
The moment you accept Jesus
as the Lord over your life, you
are redeemed. As the redeemed,
we experience a lifelong journey
of being transformed into His
image. As redeemed women,
we grow in the grace of Christ,
and He calls us to extend grace
to others. Discover the beautiful
theology of being redeemed
and what it means for your
everyday life. Set your focus on
His hope and help…engage in
40 days of prayer.
B251
Margaret Howton &
Jennie Hensarling
A verse-by-verse study of Ruth &
Esther.
= Follows A Book
6

WOMEN
WOMEN // SESSION 2
MARCH 20-MAY 8
WC140-A
Job:
A Story of Unlikely Joy
Cecilia Stover
Experience healing and deeper
connection with the God
who cares for you. Know
that God sees your hardship
and welcomes your difficult
questions. Witness your pain
being transformed into a
conduit for God’s glory and
compassionate comfort.
Study The Bible:
Ruth & Esther
(session 1 continued)
B251
Margaret Howton &
Jennie Hensarling
Continued class from session 1.
The Struggle is Real
WC226
Myra Hartel
Life is never as easy as we want
it to be. Car tires blow out. Work
piles up. Kids throw tantrums.
It’s a struggle. But should it be?
We often believe that when we
follow Jesus, life should get
easier. And when it doesn’t, we
tell ourselves we’re failing or
stuck or abandoned by God.
But it’s simply not true. In this
series, Nicole Unice explores
why life’s a struggle and what to
do about it. With God as the hero
of the story, a hard day has new
meaning. We can find joy in Him
instead of feeling stuck. And our
lives can be defined by redemption
instead of struggle.
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MARRIAGE
SESSION 1 SESSION 2
JAN 16-MARCH 6 MARCH 20-MAY 8
Re|engage
(continues through session 2)
WC232
Brad & Raegan Hodges
Re|engage offers hope to
marriages by helping couples
move towards oneness through
three areas:
• As a couple: 20 minutes a
week of studying the material
with your spouse.
• Large Group: 20-minute marriage
story from a couple in
our church.
• Small Group: 60 minutes of
discussion in your assigned
group of 4-6 couples with a
facilitator couple.
On a scale of 1 to 10, whether a
marriage is a 9 or a 1, Re|engage
is a safe place for couples of any
season to reconnect. Learn more
at marriagehelp.org.
Re|engage
(session 1 continued)
WC232
Brad & Raegan Hodges
Continued class from session 1.
Starting Point
B218
Drew Chapman
A healthy, Christ-centered
marriage begins with a healthy,
Christ-centered foundation. Join
couples who are seriously dating,
engaged, or newly married as we
discuss communication, conflict/
resolution, intimacy, and more
from a biblical and practical
perspective. This class qualifies
as premarital counseling.
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PARENT PATH
PARENT PATH // SESSION 1
JAN 16-MARCH 6
It Starts at Home
B253
Deana Ponder
Who is shaping what your kids
believe? We will explore biblical
and tangible ways that parents
(couples, single parents, blended
families, and grandparents) can
build a legacy of faith for their
children.
Systematic Parenting
(continues through session 2)
B222
Tim & Mary Margaret Carley &
Phil & Melissa Hanberry
Each week of this 8-week
class we will study a new topic
related to parenting teenagers.
Topics will include tricky issues
such as balancing authority and
relationship, assigning ageappropriate
responsibility and
consequence, and identifying
weaknesses parents bring into
our relationships.
Preparing Your
Daughter for Every
Woman’s Battle
B264
Judy Prine
The whirlwind of emotions that
accompany puberty can leave
preteen girls confused, filled
with unasked questions about
boys, dating, sex, and their own
value. This study will give moms
confidence and guidance to talk
openly and honestly with their
daughter about God’s standards
for these areas of her life.
= Birth Of
A Child
= Start Of
School
= Raising A
Teenager
= Life Group
Friendly
9

PARENT PATH
PARENT PATH // SESSION 2
MARCH 20-MAY 8
The Mission of
Motherhood
B253
Whitney Adams & Jordan Wood
No calling is greater, nobler, or
more fulfilling than motherhood.
Every day, as we nurture
our children, mothers influence
eternal destiny as no one else
can. Tragically, today’s culture
minimizes the vital importance
of a mother’s role. Rediscover
the joy and fulfillment to be
found in the strategic role to
which God has called you, for
a purpose greater than you can
ever imagine.
The Family Project
B264
Steven & April Utroska
This Focus on the Family study
explores God’s irreplaceable
design for the family and examines
the profound impact of
biblical families on the world
today. Rediscover God’s original
purpose for the family and learn
how families can thrive and serve
God in today’s world.
Systematic Parenting
B222
Tim & Mary Margaret Carley &
Phil & Melissa Hanberry
Each week of this 8-week
class we will study a new topic
related to parenting teenagers.
Topics will include tricky issues
such as balancing authority and
relationship, assigning ageappropriate
responsibility and
consequence, and identifying
weaknesses parents bring into
our relationships.
= Birth Of
A Child
= Start Of
School
= Raising A
Teenager
= Life Group
Friendly
10

PARENT PATH
ONE NIGHT SEMINARS
MARCH 6
Family Discipleship
at Home
B222
Kelli Brent
What is your family discipleship
strategy? Learn how to disciple
your own children. This
one-night class is a required
training for 25 families who are
committed to participating in a
four-month pilot program for
family discipleship. This program
will include a free kit, games,
prizes, and simple discipleship
tools to use with your children.
Marriage, Money,
and Your Legacy
B253
Jim Bob & Crystal Mills
During this one-night seminar,
we will cover four laws of
marriage (priority, pursuit,
possession, and purity), financial
principles (budgeting, debt, and
giving), and the effect these have
on raising children.
MILESTONE EVENTS
FAMILY DEDICATION
February 10, 2019;
April 14, 2019; July 7, 2019
For more info, contact troberts@
tbclife.net or 601.450.3068
7-UP
July 28-29, 2019
For more info, contact mtreat@
tbclife.net or 601.450.3065
SENIOR RECOGNITION
May 12, 2019
For more info, contact mtreat@
tbclife.net or 601.450.3065
FIRST GRADE BIBLE
PRESENTATION & WELCOME
TO WORSHIP
August 11, 2019
For more info, contact kbrent@
tbclife.net or 601.450.3043
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SPECIAL SITUATIONS
SESSION 1 SESSION 2
JAN 16-MARCH 6 MARCH 20-MAY 8
Embrace Grace
(continues through session 2)
B219
Sarah Sims Bass
Having an unplanned pregnancy
can be a time of mixed and
bittersweet emotions but the
one thing you need to know is
that you are not alone. Embrace
Grace is designed to help and
encourage young single women
that are experiencing an unintended
pregnancy.
B213
Influencing Your
Grandchildren for Christ
Randy Sims
Our goal is to become more
than free babysitters or a good
time waiting to happen. We long
to become intentional Christian
grandparents! This group will
look at the biblical role of the
grandparent and learn specific
strategies to pass along our faith
to the coming generations.
Am I Called?
B218
Drew Chapman
This class is for anyone that believes
God may be calling them
into full-time or part-time ministry.
Whether it’s pastoral ministry,
church planting, or missions; the
first question is, “Am I called?”
Embrace Grace
(session 1 continued)
Sarah Sims Bass
Continued class from session 1.
Light My Darkness,
Oh Lord
(session 1 continued)
B219
WC120
Continued class from session 1.
Light My Darkness,
Oh Lord
(continues through session 2)
WC120
This class is for individuals
or couples walking through
pregnancy, infant, or child loss.
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CORE HABITS & TRUTHS
CORE HABITS & TRUTHS // SESSION 1
JAN 16-MARCH 6
B256
Adulting:
For the Young Professional
(continues through session 2)
Keith & Jennifer Frost
After strenuous studies, you walk
across the stage, gripping your
diploma—you’ve arrived. Adult
at last. But suddenly, instead of
a diploma you hold a paycheck
in one hand and a stack of bills
in the other. You find yourself
surrounded by 401K’s, insurance,
bosses, potential spouses, and
everything inbetween. How can
you begin to navigate your 20’s
and 30’s, and still honor God in
the process?
Disciple Making
(continues through session 2)
B258
This class is designed to take
new members at the beginning
of each semester. We will study
what is a disciple, the habits of a
disciple, and gain the foundation
of helping others determine
where they are in the disciplemaking
process and what is the
next step. There are five days of
homework each week with a rich
outcome of knowing where you
are in your walk with God.
Apologetics:
Evidence for Christianity
(continues through session 2)
Dr. Steven Stogner &
Dr. Ronnie Kent
Freedom in Christ
(continues through session 2)
B257
Christians should not have an
inferiority complex regarding
the academic or intellectual
integrity of their faith and should
understand that Christian faith
is also a rational faith. Faith and
Reason has two major purposes.
First, it is designed to introduce
readers to the more important
questions that link philosophy
and religion. It is also written
for pastors, Christian workers,
and educated laypeople who
want to know how to defend the
Christian faith.
WC130
Trenidy & JJ Davis
If you’re feeling like you aren’t
making progress in your spiritual
journey, this class will help you
see the lies that are keeping you
stuck while leading you back to
enjoying your relationship with
Jesus. freedommississippi.org
= Follows A
Book
= Life Group
Friendly
13

CORE HABITS & TRUTHS
Great Questions
Tracy Gilmer &
Dr. Jason Lindsey
If you’re exploring the Christian
faith, this eight-week discussion,
offers a safe place to ask questions
about who Jesus is, how to
have a relationship with Him, express
doubts and discover what
the Bible teaches. No question is
off limits.
Moms In Prayer
(continues through session 2)
Prayer & Bible Study
(continues through session 2)
WC126
David Grayson
A study of the gospel of
John. John presents Jesus as
The Word, The Son of God,
Redeemer and Lord. No matter
what your soul needs, you will
find it in the John.
WC111
Systematic Theology
(continues through session 2)
B215
WC116
Ann Turner
Moms in Prayer is a Christcentered
prayer ministry made
up of moms, grandmothers,
aunts—any woman who desires
to pray for children and schools.
Buddy Gundy
This spring we will continue our
study by discussing the doctrines
of sin, the covenants between
God and men, and the person
and work of Jesus Christ.
Making Sense of the
End Times
B217
José Hernandez
An in-depth study on what the
Bible says about the End Times.
A chronological view of the End
Time Events will be presented. A
parallel comparison will be made
between Matthew 24-25 and
Revelation 6-19.
AEROBICS ROOM
Pilates Fusion
(continues through session 2)
Ginger Hamner // 6 PM
A low intensity blend of
flexibility, balance, and gentle
Pilates techniques infused
with stretching and abdominal
strengthening exercises, ending
with positive relaxation exercises.
(45-minute class)
AEROBICS ROOM
Strength FIT
(continues through session 2)
Ginger Hamner // 5 PM
A total body toning class
using a variety of exercise
equipment with circuit style
group training. This class will
tone and strengthen your body.
(45-minute class)
*no childcare provided
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CORE HABITS & TRUTHS
CORE HABITS & TRUTHS // SESSION 2
MARCH 20-MAY 8
B256
Adulting:
For the Young Professional
(session 1 continued)
Keith & Jennifer Frost
Continued class from session 1.
Disciple Making
(session 1 continued)
Continued class from session 1.
Freedom In Christ
(session 1 continued)
Great Questions
B258
WC130
Trenidy & JJ Davis
Continued class from session 1.
B215
Tracy Gilmer &
Dr. Jason Lindsey
If you’re exploring the Christian
faith, we encourage you to attend
this eight-week discussion,
which offers a safe place to ask
questions about who Jesus is,
how to have a relationship with
Him, express your doubts and
discover what the Bible teaches.
No question is off limits, anyone
is welcome to attend.
Evangelism:
Gospel Fluency
David Douglas
Many Christians find it hard to
talk to others about Jesus. Is it
because we’re trying to speak a
language we haven’t spent time
practicing? To become fluent
in a new language, you must
immerse yourself in it. Becoming
fluent in the gospel happens the
same way - after believing it,
we must intentionally rehearse
it and immerse ourselves in its
truths. Only then will we start to
see how everything in our lives
is transformed by the hope of
the gospel.
Moms In Prayer
(session 1 continued)
B257
Apologetics:
Evidence for Christianity
(session 1 continued)
Dr. Steven Stogner &
Dr. Ronnie Kent
Continued class from session 1.
MISSION CENTER
WC116
Ann Turner
Continued class from session 1.
= Follows A
Book
= Life Group
Friendly
= No-Fee
Fitness Class
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CORE HABITS & TRUTHS
AEROBICS ROOM
Pilates Fusion
(session 1 continued)
Ginger Hamner // 6 PM
Continued class from session 1.
Serve 101
B211
Matt Lane & DeAnna Adams
This is for anyone who wants
to serve at Temple. We want
to be a welcoming church and
that starts with our volunteers!
Learn your spiritual gifts, how
to share your story, volunteer
opportunities, and more!
Prayer & Bible Study
(session 1 continued)
David Grayson
Continued class from session 1.
AEROBICS ROOM
Strength FIT
(session 1 continued)
WC126
Ginger Hamner // 5 PM
Continued class from session 1.
WC111
Systematic Theology
(session 1 continued)
Buddy Gundy
Continued class from session 1.
= Follows A Book
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EQUIPPING ELECTIVES
SESSION 1 SESSION 2
JAN 16-MARCH 6 MARCH 20-MAY 8
Computer 101
B254
Wanda Ford & Ann Nelson
This class will be geared towards
people with very little or even
zero experience with computers.
We’ll cover topics such as how
to use the internet safely, email,
shopping for a computer to fit
your needs, how to use programs
such as Word, online Bible
study resources, and more.
Unsung Heroes
of the Faith
B213
John McKean & Terry Goetz
Video-based discussion featuring
heroes such as William Carey,
Jim Elliott, Amy Carmichael,
William Wilberforce, Eric Liddell,
William Wurmbrand, Corrie Ten
Boom, William Booth, and C.T.
Studd.
God in America
B221
Mark Prine
Since the arrival of Europeans in
the New World, Christian beliefs
have forged America’s ideals,
molded its identity, and shaped
its sense of mission at home
and abroad. This class explores
the Christian influence from
the arrival of Columbus in 1492
through the early 1800s and how
early Christian influences impact
modern America.
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WEEKDAY OPTIONS
MONDAY
Moms in Prayer
Begins Jan. 14 // 8:30 AM & 2 PM
Connie Coleman
Moms in Prayer is a Christcentered
prayer ministry made
up of moms, grandmothers,
aunts—any woman who desires
to pray for children and schools.
TUESDAY
WC116
WC111
Faithful, Abundant, True
Begins Jan. 8 // 9:30 AM
Janice Porter
Join Beth Moore, Kay Arthur,
and Priscilla Shirer in a women’s
Bible study. Each of these
women speak on the distinctive
topic the Holy Spirit had led
them to teach, and the messages
result in a marvelous blend. Kay
challenges us to faithfulness in
difficult days. Priscilla points to
the essential of trust in God’s
ability, and Beth teaches how to
discern truth from error in these
difficult days.
Precept Upon Precept:
Romans (Part 4)
Begins Jan. 8 // 6 PM
Glenn Galey & Paulette LeBlanc
The righteous shall live by faith!
Do you live out your faith? What
practical things can you do to
show that you have been justified?
Romans 12–16 are very
practical chapters! You will learn
how redemption, justification,
and propitiation enable you to
live righteously as you serve God.
Moms in Prayer
WC130
WC116
Begins Jan. 15 // 9:15 AM
Connie Coleman
Moms in Prayer is a Christcentered
prayer ministry made
up of moms, grandmothers,
aunts—any woman who desires
to pray for children and schools.
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WEEKDAY OPTIONS
TUESDAY
The Patriarchs
OWENS’ HOME
Begins Jan. 15 // 9:30 AM
Kathy Owens
Discover God’s pursuit of a
relationship with man, and
marvel as His plan to bless all
people unfolds. Full of twists
and turns, ruin and redemption,
revelation and mystery, this Bible
study keeps participants captivated
by the God who stars
in it! Explore concepts such as
blessing, covenant, and promise,
and the bearing each has on a
New Testament believer’s life
today. Group members will also
study the Hebrew names of God
introduced in the early pages of
Scripture.
OWENS’ HOME
Psalm 23:
The Shepherd with Me
Begins April 2 // 9:30 AM
Kathy Owens
Many women know Psalm 23 by
heart but haven’t experienced its
power in their lives. This beloved
psalm can breathe new life into
women who are weary and unsure
of their next steps. It’s more
than a psalm that comforts in
death; it gives confidence in life.
Gideon
Begins Feb. 19 // 9:30 AM
Janice Porter
This study will encourage you to
recognize your weakness as the
key that the Lord gives you to
unlock the full experience of His
strength in your life. Instead of
ignoring, neglecting, or trying to
escape your weaknesses, learn
to see them as the gifts given
specifically and strategically
by God. This study is for you if
you’ve ever felt insufficient, illequipped,
incompetent, or outnumbered,
this study is for you.
WEDNESDAY
WC111
WC130
Precept Upon Precept:
Deuteronomy
Begins Jan. 30 // 9:30 AM
Tricia Spiers
Moses led the people faithfully
for 40 years. They are now ready
to enter the land of promise,
and through Moses, God tells
His children how to live in
that land. Discover what God
expects of believers and how we
should live as His children in the
world today. Contact Tricia for
childcare at 601.408.7702. New
members will meet January 23.
= Follows A Book
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES
Dinner
5220
Childcare
4:45 PM 6:00 - 7:15 PM
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Adult Equipping Classes
Jessica Engle
601.450.3050
jengle@tbclife.net
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Preschool Building
8 wks through 1 yr Awana
Preschool & Children’s Building
2 yrs through grade 3
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Traci Roberts (Preschool)
601.450.3068
Quest
troberts@tbclife.net
Children’s Theater
Olivia Steele (Children)
Grades 4 through 6
601.450.3043
osteele@tbclife.net
Olivia Steele (Children)
601.450.3043
osteele@tbclife.net
6:00 - 7:30 PM
The U
Refuge
College
Melissa Treat (College)
601.450.3065
mtreat@tbclife.net
8:00 PM
Vertical
Student Building
Students
Grades 7 through 12
Melissa Treat (Students)
601.450.3065
mtreat@tbclife.net
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WORSHIP MINISTRY ACTIVITIES
WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES
Joyful Praise
5:15 - 6:00 PM
WC220
Choir grades 4 through 6
Carrie Burks
601.270.2222
carrieb@comcast.net
*Meets designated Wednesdays, not
every week.
Celebration Orchestra
WC122
Kyle Hill
601.270.2698
kylehill914@gmail.com
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Creation Station Praise
Choir 4 & 5 yr olds
Jennifer Dunlap
228.234.1749
music@tbclife.net
*Occurs during Awana
Praise Kids
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Choir grades 1 through 3
Jennifer Dunlap
228.234.1749
music@tbclife.net
*Occurs during Awana
6:00 - 7:30 PM
7:00 - 8:10 PM
Celebration Choir
WC220 Choir Suite
Adults
Paul Koonce
601.450.3056
pkoonce@tbclife.net
A full list of classes is also available online at tbclife.net/groups.
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DISCIPLESHIP TEAM
Ben Beasley
High School Pastor
A. C. Bennett
Learning Depot
Director
Kelli Brent
Children’s Director
Drew Chapman
Associate Pastor/
Young Adults
Jonathan Guerry
College Pastor
Brad Hodges
Discipleship Pastor
Drew McDonald
Middle School Pastor
Traci Roberts
Preschool Director
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MAP
A
B
WC
C
BUILDING WC
Adult classes // 1st & 2nd Floor
Mission Center // 1st Floor
BUILDING A
5220
Aerobics Room // 2nd Floor
Dinner
BUILDING B
Preschool // 1st Floor
Adult classes // 2nd Floor
BUILDING C
Children
Students
College
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FIELD GUIDE // SPRING 2019
In all that we do, our desire
is to equip and inspire healthy
family members to live missionally
and to leverage their circles of
influence for the gospel.