Equipping the Saints exists to provide systematic teaching for the entire church body on the essentials of being and making disciples.
The core courses below are set in an environment of mutual edification, exhortation, and spiritual growth that will benefit every follower of Jesus, and draw the body at RBC together in unity.
A disciple is a follower of Jesus who is growing in his or her knowledge, love, and joyful service to God and others.
“And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God…we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ.” (Ephesians 4:11-13,15)
Christ commands us to “go and make disciples.” This is the “ work of ministry” referred to by the Apostle Paul. This Kingdom assignment is for the whole body of Christ and all its members. In order to be a local church that is obedient to Christ’s command, we must be about the work, in the power of the Spirit, of equipping ourselves for this mission.
CORE COURSESThe following core classes are strongly encouraged for everyone at RBC, no matter your age, level of spiritual maturity, or time in fellowship at RBC. Core courses may be taken in any order.
CORE 1 - All Things New: Living As a Child of God
UPCOMING COURSE
Sept. 3 to 24 | Sundays at 10:45 am | Room 240
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CORE 2 - One Body, Many Parts: Where Do I Fit?
UPCOMING COURSE
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CORE 3 - Firm Foundation: Essential Christian Beliefs
UPCOMING COURSE
Oct. 8 to Dec. 3 | Sundays at 10:45 am | Room 240
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CORE 4 - Engaging the Living Word
UPCOMING COURSE
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CORE 5 - Living On Mission 101
UPCOMING COURSE
Sept. 10 to Oct. 29 | Sundays at 9:00 am | Youth Bldg (Y3)
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CORE 6 - On Becoming a Disciple Maker
UPCOMING COURSE
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DIGGING DEEPERDigging Deeper courses are a new EtS course offering that provides participants with an environment to dive deeper into the scriptures than a typical Sunday sermon allows. These classes are designed for students of Scripture at all levels, for any who desire to gain a greater appreciation for and understanding of God’s Word. The content of Digging Deeper classes will most often involve in-depth studies on books of the Bible, Christian theology, or a particular theme of the Biblical narrative.
Digging Deeper: Resurrection
UPCOMING COURSE
Sept. 3 to 24 | Sundays at 9:00 am | Room 250
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Digging Deeper - Philippians
UPCOMING COURSE
Oct. 8 to 29 | Sundays at 9:00 am | Room 238
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OTHER COURSES
Experiencing the Abundant Life
UPCOMING COURSE
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Witness in the Workplace
UPCOMING COURSE
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The Art of Neighboring
UPCOMING COURSE
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Principles for Parenting
UPCOMING COURSE
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Parenting Teens
These principles will help you help you see past the immediate crises, challenges, and frustrations you are facing and recognize how you can be used by God as a tool in His hand to help your teens own their own faith and walk with Jesus.
UPCOMING COURSE
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Dads on Mission
UPCOMING COURSE
Oct. 2 to Dec. 4 | Mondays at 7:00 pm | Room 238
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The Art of Parenting: Aiming Your Child's Heart Toward God
UPCOMING COURSE
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World Mission Survey
UPCOMING COURSE
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Engagement Project
UPCOMING COURSE
Sept. 10 to Nov. 19 | Sundays at 9:00 am | Room 250B
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Answering Hard Questions (Apologetics Today)
UPCOMING COURSE
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Believer's Baptism
UPCOMING COURSE
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Solid Ground
SUNDAYS AT 9:00 A.M. | ROOM 250A
Financial Peace
WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF DISCIPLESHIP?
WHO SHOULD ATTEND ETS COURSES?
EtS is for everyone interested in growing in their knowledge and love of Christ. Growing together as disciples of Christ is a top priority, if you consider Reston Bible Church to be your spiritual family, the Pastors and Elder Council of RBC strongly encourage you to take part.
“I’ve been a believer for a long time, so I’m not sure this is for me.”
To our faithful long-timers, EtS IS for you because, 1) We all still have more to learn, 2) Learning in community helps develop unity in the body, and 3) This is a great opportunity to rub shoulders with younger believers who you may be able to impact positively for the Kingdom.
“I’m too busy with other activities already.”
All EtS courses are modular (between four and six weeks long) to allow for you to take time away from other activities, if necessary, to invest in your walk with Jesus. It is a great tool to use with your Shepherd Group, accountability group, or with someone you are already discipling.
“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:6)