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TAKE THE NEXT STEPIN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST
REGARDLESS OF WHERE YOU ARE on your spiritual journey,
we want to equip you to take the next step in your relationship
with the Lord.
Whether you are exploring Christianity, beginning a
relationship with Christ, or growing or maturing in your faith,
we offer classes and resources designed just for you. Our
classes cover a wide range of topics from Bible study, theology,
and apologetics to biblical stewardship and leadership. Our
goal is to help you grow in your knowledge and application of
the truth.
This booklet helps you choose the equipping opportunity that
is best for you. We recommend that you consider where you
are on your spiritual journey, determine the demands on your
time during this season of life, and focus on the topics you are
most interested in exploring. Then, because we believe life
change happens best within the context of community, we
encourage you to invite a few friends and join us!
Please let us know how we can help you take the next step . . .
Welcome to the Watermark Equipping Ministry
BLAKE HOLMES ([email protected]) Senior Equipping Director, Director of The Watermark InstituteOversees Equipping Ministry
BOBBY CROTTY ([email protected])Men’s Equipping DirectorJoin The Journey, Summit—Men’s Bible Study, Training Day
GIGI HORNBERGER ([email protected])Women’s Equipping DirectorWomen’s Bible Study and Equipping
NATHAN WAGNON ([email protected])Director of Equipping and Apologetics Great Questions, Equipped Disciple, Core Classes, Equipping Podcast
KENDALL ELLISON ([email protected])Join The Journey and Equipping CoordinatorJoin The Journey, Summit – Men’s Bible Study, The Watermark Institute
KAREN HENSON ([email protected])Equipping CoordinatorWomen’s Bible Study, Equipping Podcast
KELSEY INMAN ([email protected])Equipping AssistantWomen’s Bible Study, Training Day
KATE ROMERO ([email protected])Equipping AssistantMoneywise, Equipping Courses, Great Questions, Equipped Disciple
OUR TEAM
MaturingYour friends would describe
you as someone who is fully
surrendered to the Lord’s will.
You are consistently practicing
the spiritual disciplines,
actively sharing your faith,
using your gifts, and routinely
leading others.GrowingYou look to the Bible for
direction for your life, are
growing in your understanding
of what it means to be fully
devoted to Christ, participate
in a community group, are
developing your ability to
share and defend your faith,
and serve regularly.
It is challenging to pinpoint where we are on our spiritual journey because we all go through different seasons. Sometimes we feel closer to the Lord than at other times. Where would you say you are now?
BeginningYou recently trusted in Jesus as
your Savior. You are beginning to
understand and practice the
spiritual disciplines, are seeking
others to help you interpret
Scripture, are hungry to learn and
participate in ministry, and are
enthusiastic to share your faith.
ExploringYou have questions or
doubts about what the
Bible says, tend to be
skeptical of the church,
and may seek God in times
of need.
Where am I now?
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY We have two Bible studies,
one on Wednesday morning
and one on Thursday evening.
You will encounter women of
all ages and stages of life who
are dedicated to becoming
more fully devoted followers
of Christ as they study the
powerful, life-changing Word
of God together.
Meets weekly during the
spring and fall.
Contact: Kelsey Inman
TRAINING DAYTraining Day offers a unique,
one-day opportunity to
learn about various topics,
including, but not limited
to, apologetics, Bible
interpretation, theology,
spiritual growth, and
evangelism. In addition, many
of our Training Day classes
focus on equipping you with a
biblical perspective on current
events and contemporary
issues. Join us for the next
opportunity to grow in
knowledge and wisdom!
Typically meets on a Saturday
in the spring and fall.
Contact: Kelsey Inman
EXPLORING GREAT QUESTIONSIf you are exploring the
Christian faith, we encourage
you to attend Great
Questions. This class offers
a safe place to ask questions
about who Jesus is and what it
means to start a relationship
with Him, express your
doubts, and discover what the
Bible teaches. No question is
off limits. Anyone is welcome
to attend. No cost and no
registration required.
Meets weekly.
Contact: Kate Romero
BEGINNING & GROWINGEQUIPPED DISCIPLE 1-3Equipped Disciple will help you
grow in faith through the spiritual
disciplines of daily Bible study,
prayer, and evangelism. Think of
spiritual disciplines as training
that promotes godliness. They
can be compared to spiritual
exercises—just as physical
disciplines promote strength,
so spiritual disciplines
promote godliness.
Three levels of classes that meet
weekly for 11 weeks each in the
spring, summer, and fall.
Contact: Kate Romero
SUMMIT — MEN’S BIBLE STUDY Learn . . . Live . . . Lead. Join us as
we learn how God uses imperfect
people to carry out His plan, live
out the truths of Scripture in our
daily lives, and lead others by
sharing those truths in a way that
transforms lives.
Meets weekly for eight weeks during
the spring and fall.
Contact: Kendall Ellison
MONEYWISEThis class focuses on
teaching the basics of
financial management and
stewardship in accordance
with biblical principles.
Topics include expense
tracking, budgeting, debt
reduction, giving, and saving.
Meets weekly for six weeks
in the spring and fall.
Contact: Kate Romero
JOIN THE JOURNEYRegardless of where you are
on your spiritual journey, we
invite everyone to participate
in Join The Journey.
Join The Journey is an
online devotional that seeks
to encourage people to
make reading the Bible and
applying its truths in our
lives a daily habit. Sign up for
free at jointhejourney.com
to receive the daily emails or
download The Journey app
available for iOS and
Android users.
No class to attend. Start
today!
Contact: Kendall Ellison
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KEYS TO EFFECTIVE BIBLE STUDY: How to Read, Interpret, and Apply the BibleDo you ever wonder if your understanding of Scripture is
accurate? Do you find it challenging to interpret the Bible?
Are you looking to gain skills to enhance your study of God’s
Word? This class equips you with the tools you need to
effectively read, interpret, and apply Scripture.
KNOW WHAT YOU BELIEVE: Understanding the Essentials of Christianity and How They Shape Our WorldviewThis class covers the basic beliefs of the Christian faith and
how they impact our everyday life. It offers a systematic
look at Bible doctrine and what it means to have a biblical
worldview.
ANSWERING THE TOUGH ONES: How to Respond to SkepticsHow confident are you at answering commonly asked
questions about the Christian faith? This class equips you to
give an accurate, biblical response to issues like the problem
of evil, the reliability of Scripture, and various social issues.
DISCOVERING SCRIPTURE:Discover the Origin, Reliability, and Relevance of ScriptureWhere did Scripture come from? How was it compiled? Is
it reliable? What relevance does an ancient book have for
your life today? Have you ever been asked these questions
or wondered them yourself? This class will help you answer
these questions as you discover the origin, reliability, and
relevance of God’s Word.
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COVER TO COVER: Understanding the Story of the Bible from Genesis to RevelationThis course guides you through
the entire Bible so that you have
an understanding of the structure,
timeline, and themes of God’s Word.
THE LIFE OF CHRIST: The Mission and Message of JesusThis course gives you a deeper
appreciation for Jesus as you
examine the context, claims, works,
message, death, and resurrection
of the greatest life ever lived.
FOLLOWING JESUS: Foundations of Christian DiscipleshipWhat does it mean to follow Jesus?
How can you grow in spiritual
maturity? What are practical steps
you can take to cultivate a deeper
relationship with Christ? This class
answers these questions and others
as you learn the foundations of
Christian discipleship. Join us to
gain a deeper understanding of
the Christian life and a clear way
forward to grow in your relationship
with Jesus.
EQUIPPING COURSESThese courses help you
understand the essentials
of biblical Christianity. The
selection of courses will
equip you to study the Bible
effectively; understand,
deepen, and defend your faith;
and gain a deeper appreciation
for Jesus as the centerpiece
of Scripture.
Each class meets weekly for
five to six weeks throughout
the year.
Contact: Kate Romero
MATURING WATERMARK INSTITUTEThe Watermark Institute was created to invest in, develop, and deploy
the next generation of church leaders. We have two distinct tracks
within The Watermark Institute: The Fellowship and The Residency.
Our Fellowship and Residency opportunities combine biblical training,
discipleship, and hands-on ministry experience to fully equip gifted
leaders who desire to serve in vocational ministry.
Contact: Kendall Ellison
EQUIPPING PODCASTOur Equipping Podcast exists to sharpen your thinking on issues
that matter. With new epidsodes each week, the Equipping Podcast
examines the intersection of current events with discipleship,
theology, and apologetics. Subscribe, share, and email your
questions or topics you would like covered to
[email protected]. Also available on iTunes!
Contact: Kate Romero
We hope you will join us this yearto get equipped! For details and to register, visit watermark.org/dallas/equipping.
RESOURCES REAL TRUTH. REAL QUICK.Real Truth. Real Quick. is a podcast that answers your
questions about life, leadership, the world we live in, the Bible,
God, faith, and other important topics on your mind. Tweet us,
Facebook us, or email us your questions, and we may answer
it on an upcoming episode of Real Truth. Real Quick. Find us at
realtruthrealquick.com.
MEDIAYou may find the audio for many Equipping classes, sermons,
and other events by visiting watermark.org/media.
TODD WAGNER’S BLOG Looking for resources on life, leadership, and Christianity?
Subscribe to Todd Wagner’s blog at wordsfromwags.com.
SUNDAY DISCUSSION QUESTIONSFor every Sunday message, we provide thought-provoking
questions for you to discuss within your community group.
Visit watermark.org/blog to find out more.
Equipping Online Coursesexist to make the content and experience of the Equipping
Courses available anywhere, anytime. This is a great option for people
who can’t attend in person the Equipping Courses at Watermark.
SERVINGOur team is always looking for godly, gifted, and
passionate leaders.
There are several ways you can begin using your gifts
and leading others within our church by serving on our team.
Specifically, if you are a faithful member of Watermark,
you may have the opportunity to serve as a teacher, editor,
small-group facilitator, and/or stewardship coach.
You may also serve as a ministry host, greeter, or
audio/visual volunteer.
The qualifications, responsibilities, and level of time
commitment vary depending on each ministry area. To
learn more about how you can serve, please visit the
Equipping page of the Watermark website for the Dallas
campus (watermark.org/dallas/equipping) and contact
the appropriate ministry leader.
“Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we
may present everyone mature in Christ.”- COLOSSIANS 1:28
GUIDING PRINCIPLES1. DEPENDENCE OVER INDEPENDENCE:
We recognize that apart from the work of the Holy Spirit in
someone’s life, nothing we offer is going to be of any eternal
value. (John 15:5)
2. TRUTH OVER TRADITION:
We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God. Therefore,
it serves as our final conscience, guide and authority—before
tradition, reason, experience, or feelings. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
3. TRAINING OVER TRYING:
Spiritual growth is not a matter of trying harder, but of training
wisely. It does not happen by accident. There are no shortcuts
or simple formulas. The spiritual disciplines are the primary
means by which we grow in our faith. (1 Timothy 4:7-8)
4. TRANSFORMATION OVER INFORMATION:
Our goal is life transformation, not merely mastering
information. We are not interested in making smarter sinners.
Therefore, our ministry addresses the whole person—head,
heart, and hands — for the purpose of life change. (Galatians 2:20)
5. PERSONALIZED OVER PROGRAMMATIC:
We want to help people take the next step in their relationship
with Christ. We do not assume a one-size-fits-all approach.
Rather, we provide training to facilitate spiritual growth along
each point of the faith journey. (Colossians 1:28-29)
6. COMMUNITY OVER ISOLATION:
We believe life change happens best within the context
of community. Through community, we are better able to
understand and rightly apply Scripture to our lives.
(Hebrews 10:24-25)
7. THROUGH OVER TO:
We seek to do ministry through people, not to people.
Our goal is to equip others to do the work of the ministry.
(Ephesians 4:12)
© 2019. Watermark Community Church. All rights reserved.
“To equip the saints for the work of ministry,for building up the body of Christ.”
- EPHESIANS 4:12
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