Adult Ministry Contacts
Susan Sorensen
Minister & Team Leader, Adult Ministries
ssorensen@calvarygr.org
Mark Schaap
Minister, Adult Ministries
mschaap@calvarygr.org
Quinn Santa Ana
Director of Small Groups
qsantaana@calvarygr.org
Karen VanHolstyn
Assistant Director, Adult Ministries
kvanholstyn@calvarygr.org
Carla Julien
Ministry Assistant, Adult Ministries
cjulien@calvarygr.org
Ministry Focus
It is in community where people experience God’s love by meeting together regularly, studying God’s Word, praying together and caring for one another. The following are opportunities for all adults to gather in community together. For a list of age-specific groups see the page for that specific ministry.
Calvary Equip Classes will help you gain knowledge of tools of the faith, find enrichment in your faith, obtain skills to do the work, receive opportunities to practice and find direction on next steps. This is a great way to journey deeper in your spiritual formation.
A Man & His Work | 6 sessions | Wednesday, September 10 – October 15 | 6:30-7:45pm | Room 265 | $10
Register at mycalvarygr.org/classes
A Man and His Work is part of the Authentic Manhood 33 series of six-week sessions that gives men a vision for manhood as modeled by Jesus in His 33 years on earth. An inspiring vision of work from God’s bigger perspective.
Rooted – A Small Group Experience | 10 sessions |Sunday, September 14 – November 16| 4:00-6:00pm | Room 261-263-265 | $20
Register at mycalvarygr.org/classes
Are you looking to better connect to community here at Calvary? Rooted is a new experience designed to connect you to God, the church, and your purpose. Together, in groups of 10-15 people from all walks of life, you’ll explore the Bible, engage in prayer and serve experiences, share stories, and practice rhythms essential to a healthy spiritual life. These spiritual rhythms aren’t new, or something the church recently created, every one of them is found in Acts 2 where the early church began.
NOTE: Rooted is a 10 week experience. Commitment is key to the experience and success. We ask that you ensure you can attend 70% (7 out of 10) of the gatherings. This is a kindness to you and the rest of the group.
Let’s Pray | 5 sessions | Wednesday, September 17 – October 15 | 6:30-7:45pm | Room 261
Register at mycalvarygr.org/classes
Do you delight in your prayer time or is it a duty? Do you even have a consistent prayer life? Join us as we focus on the delight of prayer. This is a practical hands-on class to actually pray, not just talk about ways to pray. Bring your Bible as we pray through Scripture and experience prayer in a powerful new way.
Discipleship 101 | 6 sessions | Wednesday, October 22 – December 17| 6:30-7:45pm | Room 261 | $5
Register at calvarygr.org/classes
As followers of Jesus we are given an incredibly important job… “go and make disciples of all nations.” Are you ready to help others grow spiritually? This class will provide a helpful resource guide for discipleship that covers essentials like how to help someone write their testimony, share the Gospel, pray and read the Bible. We’ll talk about accountability, stewardship and multiplication. Come as a refresher or if you are just beginning to live out the Great Commission.
A Man & His Marriage| 6 sessions | Wednesday, October 22 – December 10 | 6:30-7:45pm | Room 265 | $10
Register at mycalvarygr.org/classes
Bring life to your marriage by building it around God’s grace and for His glory. A Man and His Marriage is part of the Authentic Manhood 33 series of six-week sessions that gives men a vision for manhood as modeled by Jesus in His 33 years on earth.
Using your Spiritual Gifts | 5 sessions | Wednesday, November 5 – December 10 | 6:30-7:45pm | Room 251-253
Register at calvarygr.org/classes
You have been given a special gift by the Holy Spirit in order to build up the church body! Come and discover your spiritual gift and how you can use it. In this course you will be equipped with a greater understanding of how spiritual gifts work in the church and the next steps to using your gifts for God’s glory.
All of our Adult Sunday classes are committed to engage more deeply with the Bible and authentic biblical community. The focus of each class is growing in God’s Word, care, prayer, and community. We encourage you to visit a few of the classes to see where God may be leading you to connect at Calvary Church. Questions? Contact Karen.
9:00am Classes
Ambassadors | Chapel | A medium sized teaching-oriented class comprised of senior adults.
Faith Builders | Room 260 | A medium sized teaching-oriented class of couples and singles 50+.
Family Tree | Room 251-253 | Does not meet on the 1st Sunday of the month | A medium sized multi-generational sermon discussion class focused on doing life together as we pray for one another and share what God is teaching us through the Sunday sermons. First Sunday is a potluck at someone’s home after second service.
Growing in Relationships | Room 261 | Only meet 2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays | A large teaching-oriented class of married, single, and remarried adults.
L.A.C.E. (Living After Christ’s Example) | Room 255 | Does not meet on the 2nd Sunday of the month | A small teaching-oriented class for women of all ages and life stages.
Young Marrieds | Room 264 | September – May |Designed to create community among newly married and engaged couples, while learning to keep Christ at the center of our relationship.
Last class of this semester will be May 18. Will resume in September.
10:45am Classes
Faith & Fellowship | Room 264| A medium sized sermon discussion class of all ages and life stages.
Heirs Together | Chapel | A welcoming community of married, single, widowed and divorced adults that practice Prayer, Biblical Life Principles, Member Care, and Ministry to Others. This foundation extends to church, community, and global mission service. The teaching team makes complex Biblical issues easy to understand and apply. Monthly social events allow friendships to grow in a relaxed setting
Journey | Room 265 | A large teaching-oriented class of all ages and life stages.
Koinonia | Room 260 | A medium sized sermon discussion class of all ages and life stages who love Jesus.
Legacy Builders | Room 106A | A small discussion style class of all ages and life stages that study the Bible inductively verse by verse.
Sojourners | Room 252 | A medium sized teaching-oriented class comprised primarily of senior adults who are seeking to become more inter-generational.
Fall Semester | September 15 – December 1 | 7:00-8:30pm | Gathering Place | $10 per semester
Register by September 8 at noon. (Fall registration will be available in July.)
Men and women come together for large group teaching and gender specific small group discussion of the lessons.
Questions: Contact Karen VanHolstyn at ext. 5173.
Registration will be available in July for Fall semester of Tuesday and Wednesday Women’s Bible Study.
Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study
Begins September 16 · 9:15-11:15am
Combines small group Bible Study discussion with large group teaching and testimonies in the Gathering Place. The morning also includes, Tuesday Kids, a free program for children while moms are in the study.
Wednesday PM Women’s Bible Study
Begins September 10 · 6:30-7:45pm
Limited availability
While children are in Kids-N-Action, moms and working women come together for growth in God’s Word, prayer and community.