Academy
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: Membership at Metro
If you are a professing Christian (and/or desire to be baptized) and interested in exploring what it means to be an official member of our church, please join us. No cost, no commitment to register or attend these classes; however, if you intend to candidate for membership at Metro, these sessions should be prioritized (exceptions to be handled on a case-by-case basis), with makeup reviews for classes missed.
- Virtually Wednesdays at 6 PM, and In-Person Tuesday at 7 PM.
- There will be three virtual sessions on 2/7, 3/6, and 3/20, and one in-person session on April 9th.
- In-Person and Virtual Classes.
- There will be three virtual 1-hour sessions and one in-person session.
MACE 102
Dynamics of Biblical Change (East Falls)
This class provides a fundamental model for how we can process the way God is working in our lives.
- Tuesdays at 7 PM.
- There will be 6 sessions beginning on February 6th to March 19th (with a break on 2/27).
- $20 per registrant.
- This one-time cost will help cover the volunteer teachers of this course.
MACE 102
Dynamics of Biblical Change (Cherry Hill)
This class provides a fundamental model for how we can process the way God is working in our lives.
- Tuesdays at 7 PM.
- There will be 6 sessions beginning on February 13th to April 2nd (with two breaks on 3/5 and 3/19).
- $20 per registrant.
- This one-time cost will help cover the volunteer teachers of this course.
MACE 104
Gospel-Centered Discipleship
This class provides foundational and practical pillars on which you can lean on as you explore the richness of Christian community.
- Sundays at 1:15pm.
- There will be 8 sessions beginning on Sunday, February 11th to April 21st (with three breaks on 2/18, 3/17, and 3/31).
- $20 per registrant.
- This one-time cost will help cover the volunteer teachers of this course.
MACE 211
The History of Theology I
The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of foundational doctrines that developed throughout the history of the Church, particularly during the Early Church and Medieval period and to explore the significance and implications for the Church today.
- Sundays at 1:15pm.
- There will be 7 sessions beginning on Sunday, February 4th to April 7th (with three breaks on 2/18, 3/17, and 3/31).
- $20 per registrant.
- This one-time cost will help cover the volunteer teachers of this course.
MACE 301
Leading Community Groups
The purpose of this course is to equip potential and future leaders (whether or not you are on the team) with the core tenets and skills involved in leading and shepherding Metro's Community Groups.
- Tuesdays at 7 PM.
- There will be 6 sessions beginning on Tuesday, February 6th, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM.
- In-Person Classes.
- These courses will be held in-person at Metro East Falls.
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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