What is TEC?
The Trinity Equipping Center (TEC) exists to provide specific, multi-level training to enable believers to fulfill God's mission for their lives. This is accomplished by equipping believers to know God more fully (Phil. 3:10), to biblically equip other believers (Matt. 28:19-20), and to engage the culture (Matt. 5:16).
Each semester we try to offer courses in TEC in the following subjects:
- Theology - Ministry - Discovery
- Apologetics / Worldview - Family
- Evangelism - Spiritual Life
TEC classes generally meet on Sunday nights from 5-6 p.m. or Wednesday nights from 6-7. For more information about TEC and to learn more about new programs, check out the new brochure or read the following pages
Current TEC Classes
Fall 2011 Trinity Equipping Center
Sunday Nights 5:00
Answering the Tough Questions - Ronnie Rogers, room 115
This is an advanced apologetics class to help you better understand and communicate your faith.
Faith and Politics: How our heavenly citizenship shapes our earthly citizenship - Ryan Polk, room FH1
This class will attempt to propose a strategy for how believers are to biblically understand government and politics as well as bring their faith into those areas of life.
Discipleship: The Great Omission? - Dagan Flowers, room FH2
God has commissioned every believer to take part in the greatest, most exciting journey of making disciples to impact the world. Sadly, the Great Commission is often the Great Omission of the church. Come and gain a vision to be a part of bringing God glory to the ends of the earth.
Dealing with Today's Teens - Mike & Shannon Snowdon, room 116
This seminar will offer biblical counsel and strategies for parents who wish to keep their teens from falling prey to the self-destructive culture in which they live and who wish to maintain an open, loving, and honest relationship.
Marriage 101: Back to the Basics - Randy Presley, Choir room
This seminar goes straight to the heart of the crucial issues that face marriage today, including money, sexual intimacy, conflict resolution, communication, spiritual intimacy, and more.
Introduction to Intelligent Design - Larry Toothaker, room FH3
This class will attempt to answer questions addressing the writings of scholars who have been at the center of the ID movement, including Dembski, Behe, and Johnson. The class will also cover criticisms of ID.
How People Change book study - Chris Haynes, room FH4
From parents, to employers to lay ministry leaders, this book study will equip anyone who is longing to grow and be changed into the image of Christ and help others to do the same.
Self Defense - Harrison Pennel, roomFH 5-7
This is open to men and women, ages 15 to 85, and will teach techniques to disable/disarm an attacker so an effective escape can be made.
Wednesday nights 6:00
Adult Bible Study– Ryan Polk, room FH 2/3
Book study of the gospel of John
Shepherding a Child's Heart - Kara Polk, room 115
This discussion-based book study will benefit parents with children of any age as well as provide a great opportunity for outreach to parents outside the church.
Discovery 201: Discovering Spiritual Ministry - Elder/Staff, room FH1
This four-week class will help believers learn basic spiritual habits which will help them grow and know God. This class is required for leadership at TBC.
Class Dates: Sep. 21 & 28, Oct. 5 & 12
Discovery 301: Discovering Your Ministry - Elder/Staff, room FH1
This four-week class will help believers understand what the Bible teaches about ministry, spiritual gifts, and how to begin the journey of serving the church. This class is required for leadership at TBC.
Class Dates: Oct. 19 & 26, Nov. 2 & 9.
Discovery 401: Discovering Leadership - Elder/Staff, room FH1
This four-week class will help you see leadership biblically, and apply those biblical leadership principles to all levels of leadership. This class is required for leadership at TBC.
Class Dates: Nov. 16 & 30, Dec. 7 & 14.
Link to TEC Resources
Link to TEC Level 2
Link to The Academy