“Why Do You Believe That?” Bible Study

“Why Do You Believe That? A Faith Conversation” by Mary Jo Sharp

EDIT 9/1/14: See my blog, “Review: ‘Why Do You Believe That?’“

EDIT 6/19: We ran out of room on Thursday mornings so we’re offering a second session Thursday evenings beginning 6/26!

How confident do you feel in talking about matters of faith? Do you wish you could express your beliefs with more effectiveness? Join us in a practical seven-session study to gain understanding and skill in sharing Jesus effectively with others, and in better understanding your own faith. Answer your doubts. Build your confidence. Start changing lives.

The learning begins Thursday, June 19. This is apologetics for women! No experience necessary. We’ll have engaging videos, lively discussions, and confidence-building at-home lessons.

The Details
How to Join
FAQ
More on Mary Jo Sharp
Calendar
Promos, sample chapter, sample video (opens in new window)

The Details

Morning Session

• Dates: Thursday mornings, June 19 to August 14 (skipping July 10 & 17)
• Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• Where: 26572 Paseo Callado, San Juan Capistrano, CA
• Materials: Why Do You Believe That? A Faith Conversation member guide by Mary Jo Sharp (see below for links)
• Facilitator: Yours truly

Evening Session

• Dates: Thursday evenings, June 26 to August 28 (skipping July 10, July 17 and August 21)
• Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Where: 32191 Via Los Coyotes, San Juan Capistrano, CA
• Materials: Why Do You Believe That? A Faith Conversation member guide by Mary Jo Sharp (see below for links)
• Facilitator: Me again

How to Join

• Sign up by telling me you’re coming by commenting below or emailing me at jeanejonesblog (at) cox.net
• Get Why Do You Believe That? A Faith Conversation (Member Book) and bring to first meeting; some options:
  • Click here to order from Lifeway ($12.95)
  • Pick up from Lifeway’s Brea or Tustin stores
  • Click here to order from Amazon ($15.44)

FAQ

Do I need to complete any assignments before the first meeting?

Nope. You can read the introduction if you like.

How long will the at-home lessons take?

There are five daily lessons per week that should take about 15 to 30 minutes each.

Can I still come even if I don’t complete the at-home lesson?

Absolutely! You’ll get the most out of the study if you complete the lessons, but you’ll still learn a lot from the discussion and video.

Do I need to sign up?

Yes, we’re meeting at a private home and you’ll need some details I can’t post here. Plus, I need a head count!

More on Mary Jo Sharp

Mary Jo Sharp’s blog has lots of tips on confidently sharing faith–check it out. She’s a former atheist who now has a Master of Apologetics from Biola University (yep, one of Clay’s prior students) and is a Certified Apologetics Instructor. She teaches at Houston Baptist University and Summit Ministries, and she debates formally.

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