2023 ABF Electives

During the summer months, our regular Adult Bible Fellowships take a break while we offer a series of elective classes. We hope you'll take advantage of this opportunity to hear some new teachers, meet some new folks, and explore some new topics! We know summer is busy, so we understand if you can't attend every session - just come when you can! No registration required!

Scroll down for descriptions of our Session 1 and Session 2 classes!

session 1: July 9-30

first service (9:00 am)

THE ANATOMY OF A DISCIPLE, PART 1
Gene Dugger and Jordan Snader

The “Anatomy of a Disciple” is a tool to help you identify where you are in the process of becoming more like Jesus and for you to prayerfully consider how He might want you to grow next. Find out how you can become more and more like him over time, no matter who you are, or where you have been. The book “Walking with a Limp” by Brad Bell will be a helpful resource for class attendees. If desired, copies can be purchased HERE.

Teacher Bios: Gene Dugger grew up on a farm near Nashville, Tennessee and is the son of a farmer and a schoolteacher. Since joining LEFC in June 2020 he along with his wife, Chris (Axe), led the GriefShare ministry and has taught in ABF and summer electives ministries.  For the past 25 years, Gene's passion has been to invest in the lives of younger men, challenging them into a deeper relationship with Jesus. Jordan Snader and his wife Lindsey began attending LEFC in 2011. Jordan is a member of the Roots ABF and serves as a deacon and on the café team. He works at Dutch-Way and loves being a daddy to his two daughters Carley and Eden. 

A PRACTICAL PLAN TO MAKE DISCIPLES
Mike Gleason

This ABF is designed to provide coaching tips and curriculum resources to aid you as you answer the Lord’s call to make disciples.  There is no one right way to disciple therefore the guidelines and resources are general in nature; you will discover what “works” for you.  The imperative, however, is that you teach, model and train those you disciple to love and follow Jesus in every aspect of their lives. May the Lord give you great joy and ever-increasing wisdom as you join Him in the great adventure of making disciples! 

Teacher Bio: Mike and his wife Joy have been attending LEFC for about a year since moving into the area to be close to kids (4) and grandkids (9). Mike recently retired from a career in medical business development and now volunteers a few days a week as spiritual counselor at a Recovery center in Lancaster. Previously they attended an Evangelical Free church in Elverson, PA were Mike served as an elder and teacher.

second service (10:50 am)

DISCIPLING IN THE MIDST OF MENTAL HEALTH
Matt Sowada

The statistics are staggering. A majority of individuals within our country are currently struggling with depression, anger, and anxiety. How then can we (as non-professionals) help those in our Oikos who are facing these realities process truth? Join us as we biblically define these struggles, specifically to think about how to walk alongside, discipling the many who might be struggling with these thoughts.

Teacher Bio: Matt Sowada is on staff at LEFC. As the Pastor of Adult Ministries, Matt has the privilege to come alongside both families and individuals on some of the best days in their lives, as well as some of the toughest. Matt is married to the love of his life, Robyn, and has two pretty great kiddos in High School.

MAKING DISCIPLES IN THE REAL WORLD
Sarah Evans

“Go and make disciples…” These were some of Jesus’ last words to his followers. But how do you do that in the midst of work, changing seasons, raising children, and all the other chaos of life? Come and learn simple, practical, and realistic tools for obeying Jesus’ command to make disciples.

Teacher Bio: Sarah Evans has worked in college ministry with DiscipleMakers for seven years. She and her husband Keith have one son, Ezekiel.

session 2: august 6-27

first service (9:00 am)

THE ANATOMY OF A DISCIPLE, PART 2
Gene Dugger and Jordan Snader

HOW DOES OUR AWE OF GOD'S GLORY SHAPE DISCIPLESHIP?
Bill Fischer

"Our hearts are always captured by something - that's how God made us.  But sin threatens to distract us from the glory of our Creator.  All too often, we stand in awe of everything but God." Using Paul Tripp's book “AWE” and the Scriptures, we will search for a way back to experiencing the awe of God in our everyday lives. If interested, purchasing the book in advance of the class, and reading the first three chapters will be helpful to the conversation. The book can be purchased HERE.

Teacher Bio: Evangelical Christian, part of the Jesus revolution, missionary, Lutheran pastor in the renewal movement for 43 years. Bill draws on a variety of experiences, as well as a deep love for the Word of God. "I'm always amazed when I get to be present where God is at work."

second service (10:50 am)

THE GOSPEL: FUEL FOR TRANSFORMED LIVES
Bob Travis

The gospel is the power of God for salvation, but incredibly, it is so much more! The gospel is an absolute necessity for all of life in the believer in Jesus. The gospel doesn’t just change eternal destinies; it changes everything. The gospel transforms societies, renews families, and heals relationships. It frees you to delight in God. We’ll explore, “What is the gospel?”, and how we as disciples can saturate our discipleship in the gospel.

Teacher Bio: Bob Travis is the Minister of Mobilization at LEFC. Prior to coming to LEFC, he served as the Lead Pastor of Riverstone Church in Yardley, PA, an Evangelical Free Church. He is married to Janet and has three adult sons, three daughters-in-law, and two (soon to be three) granddaughters.

WISDOM FOR LIVING
Dave Cox

This elective will take a topical look at the book of Proverbs, with special attention to Proverbs on the topics of government, women, and salvation.

Teacher Bio: Dave Cox is an older man who reads Proverbs over breakfast most mornings. He is a truck driver as well as an Elder at LEFC.