Exploring Faith

If you are new to Christianity – and maybe even still exploring what it means to follow Jesus, Walnut Hill offers opportunities for you to join with other men who are walking the same path.

These classes, gatherings, and groups are great places to take your early steps in faith.

Classes

  • Rise Up AM

    Rise Up AM meets Tuesday mornings in the Upper Room at 6:30 a.m. for breakfast, worship, fellowship and study. It ends by 8:00 a.m. so guys can get to work.

    Reading Through the One-Year Bible 

    This class is to encourage the men who are committing to reading through the One-Year Bible in 2012. The class will devote a time to cover questions from your daily reading. In addition, each week, you will receive hints to getting more out of your reading, a devotional on the reading, an application from the reading, and a chance to give a testimony of blessing. A One-Year Bible and related books are available in the Fellowship Mall.

    Leader: Jim Bray, Associate Pastor

    Apostle Paul's Letters to Men

    Marty Heiser will lead men through the Apostle Paul's letters to men. If you enjoy Bible study and are ready for manly discussion, this class might be right for you.

    Leader: Marty Heiser

    "Heaven is for Real" Book Study 

    A pastor wrote this book about his four-year-old son, who recounted dying and going to heaven before being revived. What is heaven like? Who is there? What do people look like? It will leave you with lots of questions, which should lead you to look freshly at the Bible for answers.

    Leader: David Graham

  • Rise Up PM

    Rise Up PM meets Tuesday evenings in Windows Café at 6:30 p.m. for dinner, worship, fellowship and study.

    Reading Through the One-Year Bible 

    This class is to encourage the men who are committing to reading through the One-Year Bible in 2012. The class will devote a time to cover questions from your daily reading. In addition, each week, you will receive hints to getting more out of your reading, a devotional on the reading, an application from the reading, and a chance to give a testimony of blessing. A One-Year Bible and related books are available in the Fellowship Mall.

    Leader: Jim Bray, Associate Pastor

    12 Steps with Christ 

    12 Steps with Christ invites men to come, share and encourage each other on their individual recovery and faith journey. This group provides hope and fellowship and seeks the power that God gives. When we seek and surrender to Him, life transformation occurs. Whatever the situation you need to overcome, 12 Steps with Christ is a great place to start the journey.

    Leaders: John DePasquale

    For Single Men: "Old Man, New Man" Book Study

    Single men face unique spiritual and moral struggles. Character is the cornerstone of being God's man as a single in today's culture. To live successfully out of a committment to Christ, you, as a single man, must master the issues of sexual integrity, isolation, contentment, spiritual battle, and identity in Christ. Being God's Man as a Satisfied Single is designed to help you do just that. There is a place for you at Rise Up!

    Leader: Andre Kowarick and Hal Robbins

    Forgiving Yourself

    Receive forgiveness and forgive yourself and others! It's the most obvious and fundamental teaching of the New Testament, and yet, it is perhaps the hardest issue you will struggle with. We will use R.T. Kendall's book to go deeper with his life-changing message; learn ways to let go of grudges, avoid traps such as denial and pretending not to hurt, and more.

    Leaders: Tom Llewellyn and team

    "Crazy Love: Crazy, Relentless, All-Powerful Love"

    If something in you longs for something more with God, for God and of God, join this book and video discussion.

    Leaders: Peter Scalzo and Dominick Santoro

     

     

     

Groups

“You and Your Work Matter to God”

Looking for employment or seeking to find meaning in your current job? Schedule a one-on-one meeting with Al and Kathleen Pirozzoli - featuring an engaging format with a mix of practical skills and mentoring. Contact Al Pirozzoli at alp@walnuthillcc.org or 203.232.5527.

Other Opportunities

There are many other opportunities for men at Walnut Hill. Check out these pages to see how you can learn more about making friends, serving and growing in your faith.