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 of (and forum to discuss) the core values, mission and vision, central theological doctrines, government, and initiating expectations becoming of a member at Metro.

East Falls: In-person courses on Saturdays, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM.: Two sessions on February 22 and March 15, with optional lunches to follow after each class.

MACE 101

Gospel Foundations

This course provides a foundational understanding of how the gospel shapes everything in the Christian life, the "engine" that drives everything at Metro.

East Falls: In-person courses on Tuesdays, 7 PM - 9 PM.: Seven sessions from February 4 through April 8, with breaks on Feb 18, Mar 11, and April 1.
Cherry Hill: In-person courses on Saturdays, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM.: Seven sessions from February 8 through April 5, with breaks on Feb 22 and Mar 15. Childcare/babysitting is provided.
$20 per registrant.: This one-time cost will help cover the materials and volunteer facilitators of this course.

MACE 102

Dynamics Of Biblical Change

The purpose of this course is to provide a fundamental model for how we can process (and counsel) how God may be working in our lives through Scripture.

East Falls Only: In-person courses on Tuesdays, 7 PM - 9 PM.: Six sessions from February 4 through April 11, with the last session held on Friday evening, April 11th (7PM). There will be breaks on Feb 25, March 18, and March 25, and April 1.
$20 per registrant.: This one-time cost will help cover the materials and volunteer facilitators of this course.

MACE 201

Doctrine of the Word

This course provides a foundational understanding of the Bible as the inerrant Word of God—its authenticity, uniqueness, and application.

East Falls Only: Mostly in-person courses on Sundays, 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM.: Six sessions from February 2 through April 6, with one session held on Tuesday, March 11 at 7 PM. There will be breaks on February 16, March 9, and March 30.
$20 per registrant.: This one-time cost will help cover the materials and volunteer 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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