Description of the Hurts, Habits and Hang-ups Class

Hurts, Habits and Hang-Ups Class

Introduction to the class

Class Purpose:

This class is designed to provide answers to the troubles of life that come as a result of our hurts, habits and hang-ups through a biblical perspective and understanding of these issues.

Class Principles;

The class will be striving to demonstrate, and leading the attendees, in following these four major Christian principles:

· Unconditional Love for Self and Others
· Openness and Honesty
· Living a Wholesome and Pure Life
· Consistent Altruistic Conduct

Class Type:

We will be studying our subjects as topics. Expect us to use materials written and produced by prominent Christian writers and organizations (see below for examples). All study materials will be pre-approved by the ministerial staff at Parkway and used in conjunction with the Bible.

Class Format:

Our class time will be led by a teacher/facilitator and using a discussion format. All attendees will be encouraged, but not required, to participate. The leader will typically have a prepared lesson or discussion agenda, and may provide handouts from time to time. Regular class attendees may also want to prepare individually by reading study materials to enhance and optimize their class learning experience.

Class Leaders:

The teacher/facilitators leading this class will all be recognized by the church as having significant personal experience in the area of “hurts, habits and hang-ups”. They will also be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of Scripture and the ability to apply it to personal problems.

Class Examples:

Examples of studies that the class may undertake are:

· Boundaries
· Intimacy in Relationships
· Safe People
· Compulsive Behaviors

Some Christian writers whose materials could be used are:

· John Cloud & Henry Townsend
· Charles Stanley
· Denis Rainey
· Max Lucado

Materials from the following organizations could be used:

· Focus on the Family
· Family Life
· New Life Ministries
· In Touch Ministries

Class Attendees:

This class may be a good choice for you to attend if you identify with any of the following:

· Compulsive Behaviors
· Relationship Issues
· Anxiety
· Feeling Down or Out of Control