Current Bible Study Opportunities
Apologetics – Defending the Faith
Does science prove the existence of God? What historical evidence is there for a bodily resurrection? What role does reason play in the creation of faith? Knowing the answers to questions like these can help us carry on a thoughtful conversation with those who are skeptical of the Christian faith. This six-week, video-based class will equip participants to “always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” (1 Peter 3:15)
- Leader: Pastor Raasch
- Date: Sundays, beginning January 5th
- Time: 9:15-10:15 am
- Place: Commons
Galatians: Freed to be Free
The gospel was in jeopardy! It was undercut by false teaching, which took peoples’ focus off Christ and put it on themselves and their keeping of the Old Testament law. How did Paul confront this critical error? How were these Christians shown the importance of believing and relying on Jesus for salvation when they’d been deceived into thinking other things were better than Jesus? What benefit does this powerful epistle have for us today? Much! Join us in the sanctuary for a Bible study on the book of Galatians.
- Leader: Pastor Gawel
- Date: Sundays, beginning January 5th
- Time: 9:15-10:15 am
- Place: Sanctuary
A Family Growing in Christ
This class gives a basic introduction to what the Bible and Mount Olive teach, along with a chance for you to ask questions and develop relationships with other people and the pastor. It serves as the path to membership at Mount Olive but is also a newly written class that serves as a great review for Mount Olive members.
- Leader: Pastor Priewe
- Date/Time: Thursdays, beginning January 16th, 6:00 pm; OR Sundays beginning January 19th, 9:15 am
- Place: Lower-level Conference Room
The Life of David
This midweek Bible Class will draw from eight segments of King David’s life and connect them to our lives. The Lord uses David’s strengths and weaknesses to teach His church. From David killing Goliath to David being overcome by temptation, we can see images of ourselves and learn how God deals justly with those He loves.
- Leader: Pastor Zank
- Date: Wednesdays, beginning January 15th
- Time: 9:00-10:00 am
- Place: Commons
Life Groups: Applying God’s Word to Life
Are you looking for connection and encouragement from Christian friends at Mount Olive? Mount Olive can feel like a big place. Life Groups offer the opportunity to grow closer to God and other believers as we strive to be A Family Growing in Christ. These groups, led by Mount Olive members, center around a discussion of the weekly sermon while also emphasizing the chance to get to know each other better. Mount Olive offers many groups meeting at various times and locations, in person or online, in homes or at church. We are looking for new groups to form. Meeting space is available. Scheduling is flexible. Groups are kid-friendly. Please reach out to your pastors if you would like to form or find a group.
Men’s Bible Study
Where does a man go to grow in his role as a Christian husband, father, man of God? Where can he be intellectually challenged, spiritually fed and genuinely encouraged in a fun-informed atmosphere? The answer: Mount Olive’s Men’s Bible Study. In 2025, the men will be taking a deeper dive into the Gospel of Luke. Before you do anything else on Friday, stop in to recharge your batteries with your
brothers in Christ.
- Leader: Paul Kolell
- Date: Fridays, beginning January 3, 2025
- Time: 6:30-7:30 am
- Place: Fireside Room
Women’s Bible Study – Distracted by Sharla Fritz
In this modern world, it’s easy to live distracted. We feel pressured to have more, do more, and be more. And yet, with all this doing and having, we still feel unfulfilled. Distracted will teach you how to: find focus by connecting to God, prioritize essentials, discover focus in your work, make important choices, defeat the distractions of technology, find rest in our hectic world, and make time to enjoy God and His people. Please contact Kerri Kleist if you would like to join her study on this book.
- Leader: Kerri Kleist
- Date: Wednesdays, beginning January 8, 2025
- Time: 5:30 pm
- Place: Fireside Room
SISTERS Small Groups
Looking for an opportunity to sit at Jesus’ feet along with your fellow sisters in Christ? Interested in receiving encouragement to face the challenges of everyday life, as you spend time in God’s Word? Please contact one of these leaders to join their group
Mandy Ehlke: Thursdays in the Fireside Room; 8-9 am
Mount Olive Moms
Mount Olive Moms is a ministry designed for moms of all generations, providing a space to support, encourage, and uplift one another through every stage of motherhood. It’s a place where moms can unwind, enjoy refreshments, engage with teachings on relevant topics, and build meaningful relationships.
Join us as we study No Perfect Parents, the book by best-selling authors and FamilyLife Today hosts Dave and Ann Wilson.
- Date: Select Tuesdays, beginning February 4, 2025
- Time: 9-10:30 am
- Place: Mount Olive Commons
- Learn More >
Sunday School and Under Four Daycare
As our children grow physically, growing in their faith and understanding of God’s Word is absolutely vital! Mount Olive offers Sunday School classes for age 4 (by Sept. 1) through 6th grade. These classes include Bible stories, crafts, music, and age-appropriate discussion and application of the truths of God’s Word. Sunday School uses a different curriculum than our Christian Day School, so each Sunday features a different Bible story not covered during the school week. Sunday School meets from 9:15 am-10:15 am every Sunday morning. Mount Olive also offers a daycare room with music, play, and structured learning for children under the age of 4 who aren’t old enough for Sunday School so parents can drop off their kids and attend Bible class themselves. Please make use of this resource for the spiritual growth of you and your children!
Past Bible Studies
