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.

This spring, we’re offering two courses: "Reality of Heaven and Hell" and "What is the Gospel." Each course runs for four weeks, and you’re welcome to take either one—there’s no required order or prerequisite. Read below for a brief description of each course and sign up for the one you'd like to attend. We’d love for you to join us!

Dates: April 30th, May 7th, 14th, and 21st
Time: 6:30 PM - 8: 30 PM

"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

The Reality of Heaven + Hell

Every single person in this world thinks about eternity. But why is our idea of heaven and hell so different than how the Scriptures teach? Where do we go when we die? Is hell a literal place? What is the age to come? Do we become angels when we die? Does it really matter how we live here on earth or does everyone end up in the same place?

This course will change the way you understand the Scriptures and help us see that the Good News doesn't reduce to 'going to heaven when we die' but in fact shapes our present life here and now. It will help equip us to embrace what the world fears most and be awake and ready to leverage our lives here on earth for the glory of God.

Next Session: April 30th, May 7th, 14th, and 21st

What is the Gospel?

This course is a study of the gospel called, ‘The Way Back, the good news of mankind’s way back to God.’

Jesus Christ, in some of his final words, commanded his followers to "go and make disciples", and that command has been given to us as well. However, in order to make disciples, we must know the gospel and feel confident sharing it with others. We will take three sessions of CORE to study the entire story of the gospel beginning in Genesis and ending in Revelation so you can feel confident in the work of God through Jesus Christ in your life, and in your ability to share that work, the good news, with others.

Next Session: April 30th, May 7th, 14th, and 21st

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.