BUILD stands for Biblical Understanding In Life and Discipleship. These courses will be a hybrid between academic courses and practical Lifegroup meetings. Click the button below to let us know what modules or individual sessions you’re interested in trying!
MORE ABOUT BUILD
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MISSION
The mission of BUILD is to act as one of the many avenues of discipleship at Ness. Our mission is threefold:
First, is to provide a common basic understanding and knowledge of: the faith, the scriptures, and the life as disciples of Christ, so all can share in a common knowledge; language, and understanding;
Second, is to provide members of the church with opportunity of growth in their long term discipleship, giving them access to more in depth reflection, study, and knowledge, as well as offering insights for pressing questions of faith and practice as needed;
Third, the goal of BUILD is to equip the saints, alongside other ministries, for the work of ministry, giving them skills and tools to be faithful in all areas of life.
CURRENT SCHEDULE
Last updated: 21 April 2025
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ESSENTIALS -MODULE 1
Jan 19 - God’s Self-Revelation 9:00 - 10:00 am in the Youth Room.
About: In this session we’ll learn and discusshow God has revealed himself in Christ and throughout History, especially found in the Scriptures.
Teacher: Marcus Moreira, Associate Pastor
Jan 26 - Gospel - beginning to end 9:00 - 10:00 am in the Youth Room.
About: In this session we’ll learn and discusshow the Gospel has been interwoven through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation.
Teacher: Marcus Moreira, Associate Pastor
BIBLE OVERVIEW - MODULE 1Feb 2 - What’s in the Bible? 9:00 - 10:00 am in the Youth Room.
About: In this session we’ll learn and discusswhat is the content of the Bible, how it was formed, and how scripture was compiled or canonized.
Teacher: Brennan Miller, Director of Youth Ministries
Feb 9 - How to Read the Bible 9:00 - 10:00 am in the Youth Room.
About: In this session we’ll learn and discuss the history of Salvation through the Bible, how God has revealed himself in the Bible (continuing from God’s Self-Revelation) and answer the question: why does reading the Bible matter?
Teacher: Brennan Miller, Director of Youth MinistriesFEB 16 - BREAK - NO SESSION
BIBLE OVERVIEW - MODULE 2Feb 23 - Intro to the Pentateuch & Genesis Overview 9:00 - 10:00 am in the Youth Room.
About: In this session we’ll learn and discusswhat is the text, context and message of Genesis.
Teacher: Marcus Moreira, Associate Pastor
Mar 2 - Exodus Overview 9:00 - 10:00 am in the Youth Room.
About: In this session we’ll learn and discuss what is the text, context and message of Exodus.
Teacher: Jeremy Olfert, Lead PastorMar 9* - Leviticus/Numbers Overview 9:00 - 10:00 am in the Youth Room.
About: In this session we’ll learn and discusswhat is the text, context and message of Leviticus/Numbers.
Teacher: Marcus Moreira, Associate Pastor
*this is the weekend of the Winter Youth Retreat, time and date of this session is subject to changeMar 16 - Deuteronomy Overview 9:00 - 10:00 am in the Youth Room.
About: In this session we’ll learn and discusswhat is the text, context and message of Deuteronomy.
Teacher: Marcus Moreira, Associate PastorESSENTIALS - MODULE 2
Mar 30 - Big Words of Christianity 9:00 - 10:00 am in the Youth Room.
About: In this session we’ll learn and discuss big words of the Christian faith like Faith, Orthodoxy, Spirituality and other big words.
Teacher: Marcus Moreira, Associate Pastor
Apr 06 - Creeds & Confessions 9:00 - 10:00 am in the Youth Room.
About: In this session we’ll learn and discuss the Rule of Faith - how we have gathered the essential beliefs of the true Christian church of all times and all places through creeds, confessions and other helpful tools.
Teacher: Brennan Miller, Director of Youth MinistriesApr 13 - Unity & Diversity in the Church 9:00 - 10:00 am in the Youth Room.
About: In this session we’ll learn and discuss the common faith held by the true Christian church of all times and all places.
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BIBLE OVERVIEW - MODULE 3
1/3 - Prophetic Tradition, and Deuteronomistic History 9:00 - 10:00 am in the Youth Room.
About: In this session we’ll learn and discuss what is the text, context and message of Deuteronomy.
Teacher: Marcus Moreira, Associate Pastor
2/3 - Joshua & Judges 9:00 - 10:00 am in the Youth Room.
About: In this session we’ll learn and discuss what is the text, context and message of Joshua & Judges.
Teacher: Marcus Moreira, Associate Pastor3/3 - Samuel & Kings 9:00 - 10:00 am in the Youth Room.
About: In this session we’ll learn and discuss what is the text, context and message of Samuel & Kings.
Teacher: Marcus Moreira, Associate Pastor
Apr 20 - BREAK - NO SESSION
Apr 27- BREAK - NO SESSION
ESSENTIALS - MODULE 3
May 04 - What is the Baptismal Life? 9:00 - 10:00 am in the Youth Room.
About: This session focuses on presenting Baptism as a first step in a journey that reframes our own life in terms of Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and ascension.
Teacher: Marcus Moreira, Associate Pastor
May 11 - Baptismal Life as Death with Christ 9:00 - 10:00 am in the Youth Room.
About: This class dives deeper on the implications of Jesus’ life and death for us and for our salvation; and what it means to die with Christ.
Teacher: Marcus Moreira, Associate Pastor
May 18 - BREAK - NO SESSION
May 25 - BREAK - NO SESSION
June 01 - Baptismal Life as Resurrection with Christ 9:00 - 10:00 am in the Youth Room.
About: This class dives deeper on the implications of Jesus’ resurrection and ascension for us and for our salvation; and what it means to resurrect with Christ.
Teacher: Marcus Moreira, Associate Pastor
June 08 - Baptismal Life as Life in Community 9:00 - 10:00 am in the Youth Room.
About: This session examines how the baptismal life, rooted in Christ’s death and resurrection, is lived out in the community of faith.
Teacher: Marcus Moreira, Associate Pastor
MAKE BUILD BETTER!
Have an idea for a session or module? Want to learn something specific about Christianity or the Bible? Interested in how to disciple others with what you’re learning? Send us an email at office@nessbaptist.com because we’d love to hear what you want to learn, and how you want to grow in Christ!
WHAT IS A SESSION?
A session is one “class” from a module. Below are some examples of how a session might be structured. There’s a mix of 50% teaching, 25% discussion and exercises, and 25% worship and prayer.
ESSENTIALS
BIBLE OVERVIEW
FAQs
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No, try a topic that interests you! Each Sunday session is connected to the others in the same module. (Genesis is connected to Exodus and so on.. ) So you’ll get the most if you stick it out, but if you’re just interested in trying it out, feel free to try any session you’d like!
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Not at this time. We’re keeping BUILD open to all ages. Let Marcus, Brennan Miller or Jeremy know if you’re interested in joining, but your child is not ready to attend. If there’s a large number of kids whose parents are interested in attending, we’ll be able to set that up childcare. Just let us know!
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This is free! We’re going to provide you with free and optional, paid resources that will help you dive deeper on your own or with your friends and family.
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The coffee bar will be available after each session! Food and drinks are welcome in class sessions. If you’d like to bring a breakfast snack or something to share, please feel welcome!
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Yes, for now. It can be hard getting to church on time, let alone early for extra commitments (BUILD, Worship team, etc). We’re considering offering modules in the afternoon or evening. Send us an email and we’ll make it a priority to offer other times or days of the week.
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No! Anyone can come. Submit a form or just show up to a session. Right now there is no age limit.