The Mt. Olive Baptist Church "Growth Track" is a catalyst to help you become a fully-developed follower of Jesus Christ. The Growth Track offers the tools necessary to make this happen in your life. From the initial decision to accept Jesus as your Lord to your final destination into life-changing ministry, we will lead you step-by-step from healing to growth and into fulfilling God's purpose in your life.
(The First Step)
New Believer's Course
New Believer's Course
The "New Beginnings" Course is a simple map to guide you in your new relationship and walk with Jesus Christ. The course is designed to help you understand where you now are in Christ and where you are now going in Christ. This course will give you a solid foundation as you move forward into the "Spiritual Track" and SALT studies below.
Spiritual Track
The Mt. Olive Baptist Church Spiritual Track will consist of seven(7) SALT classes and areas that every Christian and Child of God should be strong in. SALT stands for 'Seven Areas of Life Training.' 'SALT' Studies are very scripture AND diagram driven. These classes may be taught on Sundays and at various other times during the week. Each class can be taught in four(4) weeks. The following material is a short look at each study book/class...
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1. My Relationship with God
[taught in January] This 1st course in the spiritual track will in four powerful chapters help you find challenges to get real with God and start enjoying a dynamic relationship with your Savior & Creator. |
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2. My Mind, Will, and Emotions (Psychological)
[taught in February] This 2nd course will help you find challenges to start getting real with yourself and start enjoying life as God designed it for you.
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3. My Relationship with Others (Social)
[Taught in April] This 3rd course will help you find challenges to help you get real with others and start enjoying dynamic relationships that once seemed impossible.
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4. My Body (Physical)
[Taught in May] This 4th course will help you find challenges to get real in the physical area of life and start enjoying the body that God gave you.
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5. My Money (Financial)
[Taught in July] This 5th course will help you find the challenges to get real with your finances and start enjoying financial freedom.
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6. My Marriage (Marital)
[Taught in August] This 6th course will help you find challenges to get real in your marriage and start enjoying an intimate relationship with your spouse.
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7. My Children (Parenting)
[Taught in October] This 7th course will help you find challenges to get real in the parental area of life and start enjoying your children as God intended.
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Leadership / Service Track
Next, after the Spiritual Track is completed, depending on how the Holy Spirit leads in each individual's life, they may then enter into the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Leadership Track. We believe these four(4) classes will help prepare individual Christians to serve as a leader in Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Each class can be taught in an afternoon, with all four being taught in one month.
The classes are as follows…
The classes are as follows…
Class 101 is "Discovering Church Membership," which is a basic introduction to the ministry and vision of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, and will help you understand church membership. This class takes place on the first Sunday of the month.
Essentials 201, "Discovering Spiritual Maturity" class, will help members explore the essential tools and beliefs that produce a more meaningful relationship with Christ. It guides you through the essential tools of bible study, prayer, giving, and fellowship (all of which are part of a spiritual 'Quiet Time' or 'Devotional Time' with God) that every Christian needs in order to find success in their relationship and walk with Jesus Christ. This class takes place on the second Sunday of the month.
Class 301, "Discovering My Ministry" class, will help you realize that God has created every person with a specific plan for their life. This class will help you discover your personality, spiritual gifts, and purposes in life; and see how God combines them for the best fit in ministry. This class takes place on the third Sunday of the month.
The 401 class, "Olive Team Ministry," will help you discover what God's ultimate mission & purpose is for your life. You will learn to share your testimony and God's messge with others, as well as recognize those that need the compassion, friendship, and love of Jesus Christ. This course will help God's global plan for our lives come into full view. This class takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month.
The overall Mt. Olive Growth Track will be accomplished when the Leadership Track is complete. You will be invited at that time to join or start a ministry as God leads in your life.
We welcome you to the adventure that is Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Know that you are a valued part of a great team doing Kingdom work in our church and community.
We welcome you to the adventure that is Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Know that you are a valued part of a great team doing Kingdom work in our church and community.