Registration for fall Bible studies is now open!
Check out our fall women’s Bible study options below. Register soon, as spots tend to fill quickly!
Classes are offered a variety of times Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, with morning and evening options. Format varies by class. All classes include small group discussion. Class members will have material to prepare at home between class meetings.
Childcare is limited to studies meeting Thursday mornings, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at RBC. Please contact kareyparrott@restonbible.org to confirm availability before filling out the registration form.
For most classes, you will need to purchase a study book, and links are provided with each class below.
If book costs are a financial hardship, please email Revathi Gopu (revathi@restonbible.org) to request a scholarship.
Contact Revathi Gopu (revathi@restonbible.org) with questions about registration or to be placed on a wait list. We may not be able to accommodate those on the wait list, so we recommend you also register for another class.
Contact Revathi Gopu (revathi@restonbible.org) if you have any questions.
In-person classes meet at Reston Bible Church in the main building, unless otherwise noted.
We Saved You a Seat: Finding and Keeping Lasting Friendships by Lisa-Jo BakerTuesday Evening
In today’s busy world, we’re wired to appear “fine,” warding off authenticity and shielding ourselves from judgment. We hide behind the hum of busyness to escape intimate friendships with the women God has placed in our lives. But we yearn for authentic relationships and the opportunity to be the opposite of “fine” with people who cheer for us. Comparison, envy, and entitlement often stop us from pulling out a chair at the table.
In this 7-session Bible study, Lisa-Jo Baker and friends from (in)courage explore our relationship with Jesus as the ultimate model for authentic friendship. Nothing shapes us like the impact of a friend—it’s how Jesus radically and intimately connects with us. So instead of chasing perfection, overcome your fear of being known and find the courage to connect.
Doctrine of Divine Revelation based on the study Foundations of Christian Doctrine by Dr. William Lane CraigThursday Evening
Dr. William Lane Craig is a Christian author and Professor of Philosophy at Houston Christian University. His website, Reasonable Faith, aims to provide an intelligent, articulate, and uncompromising yet gracious Christian perspective on the most important issues concerning the truth of the Christian faith today. Areas of discussion in this study will include:
- how God has revealed Himself to mankind through nature and Scripture
- whether God’s general revelation in nature can lead one to salvation
- what is specifically meant by God’s word being “inspired” and “inerrant”
- challenges to the inerrancy and inspiration of Scripture
- how the books of the Bible were chosen to be part of the canon of Scripture
No book purchase is required for this study.
Register hereWhen You Pray by Kelly Minter, et al.Wednesday Morning
Do you have trouble thinking of words to say to God when you pray? Do you reach the end of a day only to realize you haven’t prayed at all? You’re not alone. Prayer is the way we relate to God, but sometimes it’s a struggle. Throughout God’s Word, we encounter many voices who teach us how to pray. In this study you’ll learn that God welcomes your praise and lament, your thanksgiving and intercession. You’ll see examples of how to pray when you’re alone and when you’re gathered with others. Above all, you’ll notice there’s no one right way to pray. As you draw near to God through prayer, you’ll find your faith strengthened and your heart united to Christ.
This Wednesday morning study will continue through May 2024.
Mama Bear Apologetics by Hillary Morgan FerrerThursday Morning
When your kids come home from school asking questions about everything from moral relativity to cultural Marxism to whether God even exists, you need to be prepared with biblically sound answers. This study will help you understand the secular worldviews your children face every day and build the foundation of faith and knowledge you need to equip them to respond to culture’s lies. You will learn how to counter non biblical viewpoints with truth, love, kindness, and respect. Knowing what is true is the best way to argue against what is false. The Mama Bear Apologetics® Study Guide will prepare you to be confident as you seek effective ways to help your kids stand strong.
Please purchase both the book and study guide for this class.
Purchase the book here Purchase the study guide here
Register hereThe Story of Hope by Good Soil EvangelismThursday Morning
Note: This Bible study is for women with English as a Second Language at an Intermediate to Advanced level, but is also open to all women. Books will be provided at the first meeting. Please bring $5 to cover the cost of the book.
The Bible is truly a story of hope. This story shows the great need that all people have and how that need can be met. We will study God’s plan to bring hope to people of all times and all places by learning about the most important events in the Bible from its beginning to its end.
Register hereHow to Read the Bible Like a Seminary Professor: A Practical and Entertaining Exploration of the World's Most Famous Book by Mark YarbroughThursday Morning
Many people admire and even revere the Bible, but they simply do not understand what they read, much less how to study Scripture. In this insightful and alternately amusing guide, Professor Mark Yarbrough of Dallas Theological Seminary shows how easy and gratifying it is to unlock the hidden truths of God’s Word and to discover a world where reading the Bible doesn’t just satisfy our curiosity, but changes our life. You will step into the seminary classroom and observe the practical principles-the tricks of the trade-for becoming a more effective student of the Bible. Real life is wacky and in-your-face. Studying Scripture should be, too.
When You Pray by Kelly Minter, et al.Thursday Morning
Do you have trouble thinking of words to say to God when you pray? Do you reach the end of a day only to realize you haven’t prayed at all? You’re not alone. Prayer is the way we relate to God, but sometimes it’s a struggle. Throughout God’s Word, we encounter many voices who teach us how to pray. In this study you’ll learn that God welcomes your praise and lament, your thanksgiving and intercession. You’ll see examples of how to pray when you’re alone and when you’re gathered with others. Above all, you’ll notice there’s no one right way to pray. As you draw near to God through prayer, you’ll find your faith strengthened and your heart united to Christ.