WHAT IS CHAPEL LAY INSTITUTE? Chapel Lay Institute (CLI) is an ongoing training program designed to prepare well-equipped people for effective Christian lives and for ministry in the local church.   The vision for CLI is to offer three types of classes built on the description of growing in Christ found in Colossians 2:6-7 (NIV):  “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”   Bible Survey-rooted     Life Skills-built up     Bible Doctrine-strengthened in the faith Genesis - Deuteronomy     Godly Character     Bible The Gospels     Ministry & Spirtual Gifts     God Joshua - Esther     Bible Study     Christ Romans - II Corinthians     Prayer     Holy Spirit Job - Song of Solomon     Marriage     Angels Galatians - Philemon     Parenting     Man and Sin Isaiah - Daniel     Evangelism     Salvation Hebrews - Jude     Finances     The Church Hosea - Malachi     Work     Prophecy Acts - Revelation     Life Management     Christian Ethics       Spiritual Disciplines     Survey of Church History   SPRING CLASS   Godly Character   There is nothing more important for a Christian than to be a godly person.  It is more important than being a conscientious parent, a zealous worker, a dynamic speaker, or a talented leader.  But many feel that “godliness” is something attained by only a few special individuals.  This class will look at what godliness really is and how we can train ourselves to be godly.  We will also examine closely the following characteristics of godliness: humility contentment thankfulness joy holiness self control faithfulness peace patience gentleness love kindness & goodness WHO SHOULD ATTEND?   CLI is designed for anyone who wants to study the Word of God at a deeper level than is normally possible in a Sunday service.  People who would especially benefit from the classes are deacons, other church leaders, and Sunday School and Bible Fellowship teachers, or anyone interested in growing in Christ.  People from other churches are welcome to attend.  CLI is designed for people who may not be able to attend Bible college, but who are hungry to know the Word better and to grow in their spiritual lives.   WHEN DOES IT MEET?   CLI meets year-round on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:00.  There are three classes offered each year, the first from September through December, the second from January through April, and the third from May through August.   WHERE DOES IT MEET?   Chapel Lay Institute is held in the main Auditorium at Johnston Chapel.  The format is designed to emphasize in-depth teaching with questions on the part of attendees encouraged. WHAT DO I NEED?   All you need to bring is your Bible and a pen or pencil.  Notebooks and class outlines are provided.  Although the classes are designed to be Bible college level instruction, there are no tests or homework.  There is no cost for the classes, and new students are encouraged to begin at any time. It is not necessary to have taken any CLI classes previously to begin now.  If you have any questions, please call the church office at 304-425-6315.