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In SWC small groups, people study God's Word together and discuss life's issues and challenges. It's also where they pray, care for each another and are missed if they don't show up. It's about discipleship and sharing life, with its ups and downs, together. SWC's small groups meet on and off campus, and include bi-monthly Homelinks meetings, Life groups and weekly Bible studies. We believe that effectual, lasting life change can happen in the context of spiritual community. Small groups provide the kind of environment where people are invited to discuss, ask questions and grow together in the Lord. Find A Small Group
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SWC's Leadership Training Institute (L.T.I.) offers collegiate-level Bible classes, accredited through Portland Bible College in Portland, Oregon. Courses are offered througout the year at SWC. LTI is designed to equip and motivate believers to become effective leaders in their church and in the world in which they live. Pastor Ken Cain carries a Master's degree and is the lead professor at LTI. Reading assignments, worksheets and testing will be required of those desiring college credit, transferable to Portland Bible College. Those who would like to audit the class are welcome, as well.
The 36-week class, The Life of Christ is the study of the life, ministry, and teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ taken from the parallel Gospel accounts. Focus will be placed on the attitudes, actions and emotions experienced by Jesus and those who heard His message. If you choose to take the class for credit, the cost is $120. For a fee of $35, auditing students will receive a complete set of printed notes. If you're intersted in more information, please contact Pastor Ken at
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SWC is mobilized in prayer; there are multiple groups that meet on a regular basis to intercede for the needs and opportunities facing the SWC family and beyond. As a church community, we believe that we can only move forward in God as we are seeking Him, diligently praying for His will in our lives, our church, our city and our world. Primarily, though, the true purpose of prayer is to get to know our Father God, to enjoy relationship with Him, and to let Him speak to us. Please join us in prayer! |
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Whether you've been a believer in Christ for a while and need some clarity, or if you're a new believer and are just starting out on your journey of faith, Foundations is a place where you can find answers and learn the fundamentals of what we believe. Foundations is a six-week course designed to help believers and non-believers understand the basic principles of our faith, and encourages discussion and questions. It functions as a small group in which you can build community and grow in your faith in an non-pressured environment. |
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Homelinks is our in-home small group network, meeting in various homes througout the valley. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Friday or Sunday nights of each month. Each group consists of between four and fourteen people, gathering to study the Bible, pray and make relational connections. The meetings last for one hour and thirty minutes, and each group utilizes a curriculum designed to foster undertanding and insight into God's Word, as well as its application for life. You are welcome to join any group that fits your schedule and location, and please don't hesitate to visit several groups before you make up your mind where you belong. Let's do life together! |
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Each week at SWC, there are Bible studies specifically designed for men and women on Tuesday mornings, as well as a larger adult Bible study on Wednesday nights. Studying the Word together is an important part of "Getting Small," as we grow in understanding and application of the Bible's principles to our lives. |
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