Metro is a NEXT STEPS church!
We’re passionate about helping you take your next steps toward God. One of the ways we do that is through our Next Step Sessions offered throughout the year.
These short-term, 4–5 week courses are designed to help you grow and explore specific areas of your life in a meaningful and practical way.
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Next Step Sessions start on May 7th and happen every Thursday in May from 6:30-8pm at the Riverview Campus.
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Take a moment to explore our class descriptions to find a session that connects
with you!
THE POWER TO CHANGE
Shawn Card
Do you ever feel like you need to make a change, you try to change, but then you fail to change? Check out this session if you want to learn practical and biblical principles that will help you be able to make real and lasting changes in your habits, thoughts, and relationships.
RESILIENT: GAINING STRENGTH THROUGH ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
Pastor Josh Bellers & Lilly Thompson
In this Next Step Session, we will discover what drives anxiety and depression, and how to grow stronger through these emotions. With God's help, we can grow more resilient!
CAREFUL THINKING - FOR CHILDREN 7-11 YEARS OLD
Kirsta LaPrad
We are introducing a Next Step Session for our grade school students (ages 7-11)!!! Did you know there is compelling evidence for Jesus, the Bible, and Christianity? In a world where faith can be challenged, we need to prepare our kids for battle! Our purpose in this session is to help our children to think carefully about the WHY behind their faith. Join us as we equip and empower the next generation with knowledge, truth, and a faith that stands tall!
THE BIBLE: CAN IT BE TRUSTED?
Beau Wynn
Ever heard from others that the Bible can’t be trusted? That it has been translated too many times? That is has too many errors? Well, this session will provide a brief history of the Old Testament and a deeper dive into what is the New Testament and why we can trust the reliability of the 27 books that make up the New Testament.
HOW TO SPEAK LIFE TO YOUR HUSBAND
Angie Olsen
Discover the marriage you've always hoped for. This session will provide practical tools to help you communicate more effectively with your husband. You'll learn to speak the language of love and grace that will encourage and strengthen him at every turn.
DIFFERENT CREEDS: REACHING THOSE WHO BELIEVE SOMETHING ELSE
Wesley Burkman
Jesus said to 'go and make disciples of all nations'. Did you know that two-thirds of the people in the world believe something different than you? In order to best reach the world for Jesus, we need to have a basic understanding of other beliefs and religions and how to approach them. Come and learn what your neighbors believe so you can reach them for Christ.
A LIFE OF PRAYER
Garrett Setter & Brian LaForest
This session will engage your most challenging questions and help ignite your prayer life. We will discuss various biblical models of prayer so your prayer life can become more natural and effective, and your time with the Lord more meaningful. A Life of Prayer enables a life of connection to God!
GRACE, NOT PERFECTION
Amanda Trojan & Sage Hetterscheidt
Ladies, have you ever felt like you have to hold everything together and do it all perfectly? If so, this is for you. In this session we’ll learn how to let go of unrealistic expectations, surrender control, and embrace the grace God freely gives us. Together, we’ll explore what it looks like to build meaningful community and find joy in the middle of life’s messy, beautiful moments. You don’t have to carry it all alone—there is freedom, peace, and purpose waiting for you here.
CONQUERORS
Rick Rodriguez & Dave Zajac
This session will explore the root causes of unwanted sexual behavior and provide practical tools that lead to lasting change. This is for any man who wants to grow personally, strengthen his marriage, or just know how to better support their family and friends who may be facing these challenges. So come and learn how to conquer sexual sin and find lasting freedom in Christ.