"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations... teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you."

First United Methodist Church periodically offers a variety of long term studies. For more information on these studies, please contact Rev. Rudy Heintzelman at 334.793.3555 x214 or by e-mail at rudy@fumcdothan.org.

Disciple I-IV
The purpose of the DISCIPLE Series is to develop strong Christian leaders through regular in-depth study of Scripture. During the course of 34 weeks, DISCIPLE study groups will move through the biblical story from Creation to the New Jerusalem.

Jesus in the Gospels
Jesus in the Gospels is part of the DISCIPLE Second Generation Studies and builds on the foundation and ideals that shaped DISCIPLE. Jesus in the Gospels focuses on the portraits of Jesus found in the four Gospels, and studies the accounts of what Jesus said and did in order to draw conclusions about their meaning and about who Jesus was. This study looks at the way each Gospel writer presents events and teachings and at the picture of Jesus that emerges in each of the Gospels.

Christian Believer
The goal of Christian Believer is to study the substance of the Christian faith that the church has confessed as a way of connecting to God and living faithfully. This 30-week study of the classical doctrines of the Christian faith aims at presenting, explaining, and interpreting Christian doctrine as the basic teaching of the church to the end that informed believing leads to committed discipleship. These basic Christian beliefs distinguish Christians from other people and Christianity from other faiths.

Companions in Christ
The Companions in Christ series offers a powerfully transforming experience that builds spiritual practices within congregations, helping participants open more fully to God and to one another. During the 28-week program, each week begins with an inviting and often challenging reflection by a recognized spiritual author. Over the next five days, scripture passages and questions guide you through your own reflections. The week closes with a 2-hour group session where you can share your thoughts, reflect together, and take part in a variety of group exercises. This is one of the most comprehensive series available in the area of spiritual formation.