Updated January 14th, 2008
The Hydesville Institute of the Bible is designed to provide Bible instruction, practical ministry training, and spiritual mentoring for the purpose of reaching the Eel River Valley and beyond with the love and message of Jesus Christ.
Who Are We?
Hydesville Institute of the Bible is being established in response to the growing need to disciple and train ministry workers in the North Coast region of California. Hydesville Community Church was founded in 1898 and has had an affiliation with the Evangelical Free Church of America since 1963. The Senior Pastor of Hydesville Community Church, Michael Delamarian III, has served the church since 1983. At that time the congregation numbered about 50. Today, over 500 people attend, participate, and serve in Hydesville Community Church. An active and growing band of believers, Hydesville Community Church is united in the desire to reach the Eel River Valley and disciple believers to change their world for the cause of Christ.
100 LEVEL BEGINNING CLASSES:
Discovering Church Membership
A two-part class designed to educate and prepare participants for the benefits and privileges of Hydesville Community Church membership.
Offered Sundays April 6th & 13th, 2008 from 8:30am - 10:30am in the living room of the Hut.
Discovering Spiritual Maturity
This two-part class focuses on personal spiritual growth. Establishing a daily quiet time with God, Bible study instruction, prayer and basic spiritual disciplines are covered.
Offered Sundays February 3rd & 10th, 2008 or May 11th & 18th, 2008 from 8:30am - 10:30am in the living room of the Hut.
Network Spiritual Gifts Class
This three-part class is created to help participants discover or confirm their spiritual gifting and step into a serving ministry here at Hydesville Community Church. An interview is scheduled at the conclusion of the class.
Offered Sundays January 13th, 20th, & 27th, 2008; or April 20th, 27th, & May 4th, 2008 in the living room of the Hut.
200 LEVEL INTERMEDIATE CLASSES:
Evangelism class
A two-part class for those who have been minimal in sharing their faith, or for those who desire to grow in their ability to effectively share the reality of what Christ has done in their life. Participants will work on preparing their personal testimony.
Offered Sundays, February 24th & March 2nd, 2008 in the living room of the hut.
Lay Counseling Seminar
A two-part class designed to help train and prepare ministry workers in some basic people and counseling skills: assessing, listening, comforting, and confronting Biblically. We will discuss crisis intervention and initiating help within the ministry of the church and understanding when to refer and advocate for outside assistance.
Offered Sundays November 4th & 11th, 2007 from 8:30am - 10:30am in the living room of the hut.
300 UPPER LEVEL COURSES:
A Woman’s Heart: God’s Dwelling Place (A Beth Moore Study)
Discover the parallels of the Tabernacle’s building and your life as a chosen vessel of God. This updated edition of A Woman’s Heart contains all new video footage and stunning new graphics. This class will have the small group format of “Daniel”.
Offered Monday evenings starting September 10th, 2007 in the sanctuary and Wednesday mornings starting September 12th, 2007 in the Fellowship Hall. This class is eleven sessions.
Suffering, Healing and God’s Will
Why do we suffer? Do you wonder where God is in the midst of physical, mental and emotional pain? Do you desire to minister to others as they undergo a season of suffering? Pastor Michael Delamarian III will teach a Biblical and ministry perspective to suffering, healing and understanding God’s will.
Offered Monday evenings starting September 10th, 2007 in the educational wing.
For more information regarding the Hydesville Institute of the Bible, contact Penny Fregeau at Hydesville Community Church at (707) 768-3767 or keep visiting our website for any additional details.
