Adult Christian Education opportunities at Great Valley Presbyterian Church aim to:
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Empower disciples to hunger for the truth found in God’s Word and to obey its teachings.
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Engage all people in the process of becoming more Christ-like.
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Equip followers of Jesus to serve the Kingdom both in the church and in the community.
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Enrich relationships within our body of Christ as we study, fellowship, and grow together.
To accomplish this goal, we provide Sunday morning classes that follow a Bible Track (touching on the whole counsel of God) and a Discipleship Track (allowing for teaching and training in application of Scripture).
Bible Track
Nehemiah
September-October 2025
In exile and serving as the cup bearer for the King of Persia, Nehemiah was tasked with leading the restoration of dilapidated walls of the once great city of Jerusalem. More importantly, he was part of God’s plan in bringing about spiritual restoration. Enemies from within and without his community opposed his efforts in God’s restoration. The book of Nehemiah gives us a format on how to pray and handle spiritual opposition. Additionally, the class will cover the context and historical background around the key events that lead to the exile of the people of Jerusalem and their eventual return of during the reign of the Persian Empire.
Join us in the Chapel as we consider this often overlooked book of the Bible, discovering how it addresses the importance of prayer and patience concerning God’s will.
Discipleship Track
The Apostles' Creed
September-October 2025
This class will focus on the Apostles’ Creed, the creed we often recite on Communion Sundays. Why do we recite it? Why is it important? What do all the phrases mean? How can it help our faith? Why does it say what it says? We’ll look at the creed's biblical underpinnings, its historic role in the Church, and its meaning for us today. The class will be team-taught in Fellowship Hall and involve lecture, discussion, and Bible reading.
