What is CORE?

With free courses that cover a wide curriculum of theological topics, CORE provides a rich foundation that will strengthen your walk with Jesus.

By participating in CORE, you will:

  1. Learn to walk more closely with Jesus.

  2. Stabilize your theology and biblical values, and deepen your faith.

  3. Become better equipped to lead, shepherd, and teach others to follow Christ.

"You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also."

— 2 Timothy 2:1-2 NIV

Session 101

The goal of this 4-week course is to equip our church to understand, explain, and apply the core truths of Christianity. Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 7-9 pm at the Plexpod. We have made this course completely free for our church. Participation in this class requires reading, journaling, and bringing your Bible.

Next Session: Spring 2025

  • This will cover key theological truths that shape our faith.

  • This is to inspire our community to share their faith and be prepared to face difficult questions and conversations, which are increasingly common in our society.

  • This will be a continuation of into the first installation of Intro to Apologetics

  • During this session you will discover your spiritual gifts and learn to use them to expand God's kingdom. Here you will also find practical ways far their applications.

Session 201

The goal of this 4-week course is to equip our church to understand, explain, and apply the core truths of Christianity. Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 7-9 pm at the Plexpod. We have made this course completely free for our church. Participation in this class requires reading, journaling, and bringing your Bible.

Next Session: April 17th and 24th + May 1st and 8th

  • During this session you will gain essential skills for comprehending and interpreting the Bible with confidence. This will enable you to have a deeper understanding and insight of the word.

  • Week one we will unpack the Gospel. What is the Gospel message, what does it mean to us and why and how to share It.

  • In this session, we'll explore the essence of prayer, practical techniques and when to pray and how to pray. Additionally, we'll talk over evangelism, equipping you with the skills to confidently share your faith.

  • During this session you will discover your spiritual gifts and learn to use them to expand God's kingdom. Here you will also find practical ways far their applications.

FAQs

Will classes be recorded and offered at a later date?

As of now, we are not offering recordings of classes. This is an in-person course and will require a personal commitment to be a part of it with others.

Am I required to attend every class?

While attendance is not mandatory, we highly encourage you to make each class a priority as the content is specifically designed to be best learned in a four-week period. However, it is mandatory for all our D-Group leaders to attend all 4 sessions. 

Do I have to pay to attend CORE?

As of now, CORE is free for all our church members at VIVE.

What is the workload like for CORE classes?

We believe that Scripture calls men and women to become mature in Jesus. Therefore, in these CORE classes, you will be asked to work towards that deepened maturity through reading and reflecting on your own, as well as practically applying what you learn which reinforces the subject matter of the class. These courses are designed for post-high school and up! We will be working on CORE Students and CORE Kids in the future.

How can I become a Discipleship Group Leader?

We have more information under the D-Groups section on our website. We have a discipleship pathway, and anyone interested in leading others in discipleship at VIVE must be consistent on Sundays, actively serve on a team, be part of the life of our church, understand our core values and theological beliefs, complete these 4 weeks of CORE, and be aligned with our theological positions and the values that we are anchored to.

What can I expect in each class?

This will be an exciting classroom-like feel with round tables and lots of note-taking. Each week, we will provide a packet for the content we are covering that you can take home to study on your own. If there is time afterward, we want people to engage in discussions about the session topic and will help facilitate questions and group conversations.