It is important to not only attend Sunday morning worship, but to also seek ways to grow and deepen in understanding the Scriptures. So TCBC offers a number of Adult Sunday School classes throughout the year that dig deeper into the Bible to challenge and assist in your growth as a disciple of Christ. There are classes geared specifically for post secondary students and for adults in other life stages.

If you are interested in Baptism, there are three opportunities during the year to attend Baptism classes, which run during the regular Sunday school time. One runs during the late fall, with baptism at Christmas, one runs during the winter with baptism at Easter and one runs during the late spring with baptism in the summer. Please contact Pastor Tanya about the start dates for these classes.

Topics and studies covered in Sunday School change each year. There are often classes that specifically look more in depth at certain books of the Bible and there are classes that cover a wide range of topics related to issues faced in living out the Christian life. Sometimes there are special classes that are held for a specific number of weeks. Please consult the Sunday bulletin or the monthly English Ministry newsletter for current class options. Alternatively speak with one of the ushers or pastors to find out more about the classes currently being offered and the rooms they are held in.

If there is a specific topic of interest or if you are interested in teaching an Adult Sunday School class, please speak with our adult Sunday school coordinator, Ron Eng at rke111850 [at] gmail.com

Summer 2010 Adult Sunday School Classes
*Servanthood in the Book of Isaiah by Rev Byrne. We will focus on the servant motif as found in the prophet Isaiah with special emphasis on the "Servant of the Lord".
*Uniqueness of Christ in a multireligous world by Annesse Lee. The uniqueness of the Christian faith in contrast to other major religions: Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism from the perspective of general & special revelation
*Kingdom of God - ready but not yet by Annesse Lee. We will examine the meaning of the kingdom of God "in the midst of you" and the tension of the reality that has not fully come.
*Anticipating Israel's Messiah in the Hebrew Scriptures by Igal German. The purpose of this Bible class is to focus on the progressive revelation of Israel's Messiah in the Hebrew Scriptures, and the growing expectation, which climaxed at the time of Jesus Christ's coming two millennia ago. It is hoped that gaining a greater grasp of the anticipation of Messiah's coming will enhance our spiritual growth and a deep appreciation to the sacred writings of the ancient Israelites preserved by the Holy Spirit for our eternal benefit Furthermore, it will enable us to share our faith with others boldly and efficiently.
*Revelation for Dummies by Tim Vanderhoek. An introduction to the major interpretive frameworks used by various Christian groups, past and present in their approach to the Book of Revelation. Goals of this class are:
1) Become familiar with common terminology
2) Enable dialogue with other Christians who hold specific views on the book
3) Enable dialogue with non-Christians whose views have been formed primarily by popular media

PAST CLASSES

Spring 2010 Adult Sunday School Classes
*Romans taught by Rev Frank Byrne, Davin Yu & others. This class highlights some of the major themes and structure of this Epistle. Back chapel.

Winter 2010 Adult Sunday School Classes
*Romans taught by Rev Frank Byrne, Davin Yu & others
*Introduction to membership & baptism by Ron Eng

Fall 2009 Adult Sunday School Classes
*Advent by James Wu
*Mark taught by Tim Vanderhoek
*Romans taught by Rev Frank Byrne
*Denominations by Sam Wong. See the Facebook group TCBC Sunday School - Denominations

Summer 2009 Adult Sunday School Classes
*OT Prophets: TCBC Sunday School based on the OT prophets, and the history of the Northern and Southern Kingdom. See the Facebook group OT Prophets Sunday School

Winter 2009 Adult Sunday School Classes
*Introduction to membership. If you have been attending TCBC for some time and have been wondering about the history of this church or wondering about the Baptist denomination then join the class "What Canadian Baptists Believe". (lead by Ron Eng on the 3rd floor, 78 Beverley)
*Ecclesiastes. See the Facebook group TCBC Adult Sunday School - Ecclesiastes.
*Our Father who art in Heaven . . . The Lord's Prayer, is it just a model for prayer or is there more to this familiar prayer? (lead by Simon Pan in the back chapel)

Fall 2008 Adult Sunday School Classes

For the Advent season, Hosea and Mark classes have ended and there will be a special class coordinated with the Advent sermon series. Students will continue in their respective rooms. Yu-Ling Lee will facilitate the university group. Sam Wong will facilitate the working adult group. See also the Facebook group TCBC SS - Advent

Why you believe
A basic apologetics course taught by Ron Eng.

Hosea
A study on the Minor Prophets starting Oct 5 by Davin Yu. See also the Facebook group Minor Prophets: TCBC Hosea SS.

Reading Gospel of Mark Together Slowly
Who is Jesus? What has he got to do with us? As disciples, we should know our teacher well. We are going to the primary sources to get some ideas. We’ll do it together and we’ll do it slowly.
Leader: Simon Pan
Starting: Oct 5
See also the blog

God is Green
For September, Yu-Ling Lee will lead a follow-up discussion to his messages in the side chapel of the main building.

Sept 14: We looked at the Serve God, Save the Planet Workbook.

Summer 2008 Adult Sunday School Classes

Know What You Believe
With the aim of empowering Christians to engage with the world when discussing issues of faith, this course will highlight the bottom-line truths, the non-negotiables of Christianity. We will use very practical language and examples in our attempts to clear our the partial truths and misconceptions about the Christian message that have crept into mainstream Western ideology. We will provide the textbook "Know What You Believe" by Paul E. Little free of charge to those who wish to attend this class. The class runs from June 8 to August 24 (with a 2-week break where there will be no classes July 27, our park day, and Aug. 3, the long weekend).

June 8 The Bible: What is the Bible--this book that has far and away been the bestseller of all history?
June 15 God: The Word "God" is one of the most widely used terms in language and yet can we ever know "God"?
June 22 Jesus Christ: He asked his disciple Peter, "Who do you say I am?" How would you answer?
June 29 Jesus Christ's Death: How did this put an end to religion?
July 6 Human Beings and Sin: Are we willing to take a real look at ourselves?
July 13 The Holy Spirit: What Christians mean (and don't mean) by the Spirit of God?
July 20 Salvation: What is our understanding and experience?
Aug. 3 Angels, Satan and Demons: What is true and not true about them?
Aug. 10 The Church: Why it exists and why it is not supposed to be a religious institution
Aug. 17 Things to Come: What's next for us and for others?
Aug. 24 Wrap-up and introduction to "Know Why You Believe"

Church Practice
There will be a continuation of the the fall/winter class on Christian beliefs. Rather than simply what we believe, we will move to what we do with our beliefs in the context of our church. Various church practices will be examined based on our Christian beliefs. Class will start May 25. Contact Simon Pan or Sam Wong for details. See the class blog.

Winter 2008 Adult Sunday School Classes

Christian Beliefs: This class will explore issues of theology, studying various doctrines and beliefs we hold as Christians within the Baptist tradition. It is held at 11:30am in the Main Building, 1st floor, Back Chapel. For more information please contact Sam Wong at samwsamw [at] gmail.com or see the flyer. There is a blog summarizing each class.

Vision and Values of Christianity: What does it mean to be a Christian today and how does one stay a Christian for a lifetime? This class will run from January to April and begin with looking at the Biblical story and how that shapes our vision and values. We will then look at some basic church doctrines dealing with baptism, membership and communion. Finally we will read The Purpose Driven Life and discuss the core values Christian are to hold onto as they journey through life. Class will be held on the 3rd floor of 78 Beverley St. from 11:30A to 12:30P.

There is a course summary online.

This is a core course recommended for all newcomers to our church and for those considering baptism and membership at TCBC. For more information on this class please contact Pastor Nolan at nlee [at] tcbc.on.ca

Holiness and the Christian Life: Whence the miracles of the Christian life and human holiness? This course explores a set of theological reflections on the holiness of God with the purpose of understanding the practice of the Christian life. Special attention will be given to the Trinity's activity in our Scripture reading, prayer, and fellowship. It will involve discussing short readings in colloquium as well as films on special topics. From January to April, it will be held on the 2nd Floor at 78 Beverley St. from 11:30A to 12:30P. Instructor: Alfred Yuen, alfred.h.yuen [at] gmail.com

Basic text: John Webster, Holiness (Grand Rapids, Michigan/Cambridge, UK: Wm B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2003).

There is a course summary online.

Fall 2006
Class on work. See blog

Fall 2005
Class on leadership. See blog