Gospel Academy | Metro Family of Churches

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Retrain through our Gospel Academy

Our Metro Adult Christian Education (MACE) curriculum is designed to shape your maturity in the Gospel, with the goal of equipping you to be leaders in the church, our city, your workplace, family, and beyond.

MACE 100

ReMember: New Members Class

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview (and forum to discuss) the core values, mission and vision, central theological doctrines, government, and initiating expectations becoming of a member at Metro.

Meeting virtually at 6 PM and in-person at 7 PM.: There will be three virtual sessions on October 2nd, 23rd, and November 20th, and one in-person session at East Falls on December 11th.

MACE 101

Gospel Foundations

This course provides a foundational understanding for how the Gospel shapes everything in the Christian life.

East Falls Only: In-person courses on Sundays, 1:15 PM - 3:30 PM.: There will be six in-person sessions from September 29th through November 17th, with breaks on October 20th and November 10th.
$20 per registrant.: This one-time cost will help cover the materials and volunteer facilitators of this course.

MACE 103

Methods of Biblical Change

The purpose of this course is to provide a theology of change with respect to how God uses his own people (and his church) as instruments of true repentance, faith, and change in a person's life.

Open to both campuses, but held in East Falls only.: There will be five in-person sessions on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM - 9:15 PM, from October 8th through November 12th, with a break on October 29th.
$20 per registrant.: This one-time cost will help cover the materials and volunteer facilitators of this course.

MACE 301

Leading Community Groups

The purpose of this course is to equip potential and future leaders with the core tenets and skills involved in leading and shepherding Metro's Community Groups; taking this course does not guarantee any role.

Open to both campuses, but held in East Falls only.: There will be six in-person sessions on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM, from October 1st through December 3rd.

MACE 401

The Meaning of Marriage

For married couples AND those preparing for marriage (engaged or dating), this course provides a forum to learn, reflect, discuss, and apply foundational truths about God’s purpose in marriage, as well as addressing the skills required and roots of conflict in every marriage.

East Falls: In-person courses on Sundays.: There will be seven in-person sessions from 1:15 PM - 3:30 PM, from September 29th through January 5th.
Cherry Hill: In-person courses on Saturdays.: There will be seven in-person sessions from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM, from October 5th through January 25th.
$75 per married or engaged couple, or $50 per individual.: This one-time cost will help cover the incidentals, materials, and facilitators of this course.

FAQs

Answers to Common Questions

Are there prerequisites for taking the classes?: No, these classes are designed for any adult at Metro desiring to understand the foundational pillars of our church.
Can you take classes simultaneously?: Absolutely, feel free to take as many classes that fit into your personal schedule.
Why do some classes require a registration fee?: We request a small fee per person to cover administrative and preparatory costs, materials for the facilitator(s), and small honorariums for our "faculty" who lead each session; paying a fee also further challenges the registrant to remain engaged throughout the course.
Where will the classes take place?: We will offer them either in-person at our East Falls church location, or virtually through interactive livestream.
I desire to take a class, but may not be able to to attend all of the scheduled sessions. May I still participate?: Yes, you can attend the classes you are able to attend, and receive guidance toward makeup sessions or reviews for any classes or material you may have missed.
How will I be notified of the virtual sessions?: After you register, the facilitator(s) will reach out to you via email with confirmed times and links for the interactive virtual sessions.
What if I cannot pay for a given class?: Please do not let finances prevent you from participating; email registration@metrophilly.org, and we will provide a way for you to audit the course.

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