Abide
A year-long discipleship journey
Throughout the year, we offer courses designed to help you grow in your relationship with God, deepen your understanding of the Christian faith, and strengthen your personal and community walk with Jesus. These courses focus on key areas of discipleship: exploring the Bible, growing in prayer and following Jesus.
The courses are open for you to sign up to as an individual or with your connect group. They can be taken in any order.
AUTUMN TERM:
The Bible
The Bible can sometimes feel overwhelming. Where do you begin, how do you make sense of it all, and what is it really saying to our lives today?
The Bible Course is an 8-week journey designed to help you explore the story of Scripture and grow rooted in God’s truth. Together, we’ll trace the big story of the Bible, looking at who wrote it, how it came together, what Christians believe about it, and the different types of writing it contains.
As we move through the major sections of the Bible, we’ll explore historical context, key themes, and important stories, all with the aim of helping us abide in God’s Word—to see more clearly who He is, what His plans are, and how His love unfolds throughout history.
Whether you’re new to the Bible or hoping to understand it more deeply, this course is a chance to grow rooted in Scripture, finding confidence, clarity, and a deeper connection with God’s Word.
What to expect…
Session 1 — Introducing the Bible
Session 2 — Genesis: The Story Begins
Session 3 — Exodus: The Story of Freedom
Session 4 — Kings: The Story of Power
Session 5 — Exile: The Story of Loss
Session 6 — Jesus: The Story of Rescue
Session 7 — Acts: The Story of Mission
Session 8 — Revelation: The Story Completed
The Bible Course starts in September 2026.
SPRING TERM:
Prayer
"Learning to hear God's voice – his word and his whisper – is the single most important thing you will ever learn to do."
– Pete Greig
As a church community, the voice of God has to be at the heart of everything we do. Learning how to hear God is an exciting journey for every Christian to explore – and the Lectio Course is going to help us do just that.
The Lectio Course is a 5-part series created by 24-7 Prayer to help individuals and communities learn to hear God through praying the Bible.
Each of the five sessions includes a short video, a discussion guide, and a practical activity for small groups to explore together.
What to expect…
Session 1 - Introducing Lectio Divina
Session 2 - Read: Hearing God in the Bible
Session 3 - Meditate: Hearing the Holy Spirit in our thoughts
Session 4 - Pray: Responding to God in prayer and prophecy
Session 5 - Contemplate: Hearing God in the whole world
The Lectio Course starts in February 2026.
We’re currently exploring courses for Summer 2027.