Discipleship
We are all on a spiritual path. Whether you are curious about God, just coming back to faith, or a believer your entire life, to be a disciple of Jesus means to be continually growing closer to Jesus and each other. Everything we do at EMC is linked to the Disciple’s path.
EMC Discipling Process
Engage: Discovering Christ Relate: Discovering Community Equip: Discovering Character Send: Discovering Calling
Wednesday Night Study
Study: 40 Days Through the Bible: The Answers to Your Deepest Longings by Lysa Terkeurst
Date: Wednesdays, July 22-September 9, 2026
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Location: Rooms 106 & 108
Facilitated by: Joyce Doyle
Cost: Workbook $10, Scholarships are available
Does the Bible seem overwhelming or disconnected? Wish you had a GPS road map from a reliable source?
Join us on a 40-day journey through Scripture that’ll help you see the big picture clearly, including eight things we all long for that Jesus fulfills
Register at the Welcome Table, church office or through the website form below.
Women’s Wednesday AM Bible Study
Study: How We Got the Bible by Timothy Paul Jones
Date: Wednesdays, July 15-August 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Location: Fellowship Hall 1
Led by: Pat Van Dyk
Cost: Workbook $12, scholarships available
Have you ever wondered who wrote the books in the Bible and how they ended up together? Have you ever been told some books were deleted from the Bible or that some stories can’t be trusted? Join us to dive into the fascinating and best-preserved book the world has ever seen, where we will find easy-to-understand answers to popular questions on the Bible’s reliability and accuracy.
Register at the Welcome Table, church office or through the website below.
The Book of James
Date: Tuesdays, July 14 – August 11 (5 weeks)
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: Room 106
Led by: Bob May
Cost: Free
Join us for an informal, discussion-based study of the Book of James, led by Bob May.
Using the Bible as our guide, we’ll explore themes such as faith in action, wisdom, perseverance, speech, relationships, and prayer, while encouraging one another to apply God’s Word to everyday life.
No homework, workbook, or cost—just bring your Bible and a willingness to learn and share.
Open to both men and women in a relaxed small-group setting.
Register at the Welcome Desk on Sundays, in the church office, or on the website, below.
Grief Share
Grief Share Courses
Workbook $20 – Scholarships are available.
Everyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one is welcome to join. You may join at anytime during the course. There is no time limit on grief. Your loss could be 10 weeks ago or 10 years ago. Come find support and learn tools to help you heal and find peace.
Please register through the church website (see below), by calling the church office or at a Welcome Desk after Sunday services. Join any class at anytime!
Grief Share Courses:
Dates: Wednesdays, August 12-November 4, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Room 108
Facilitated by: Nancy Parry
Cost: Workbook $20, scholarships are available
Dates: Thursdays, August 13-November 5, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Room 107
Facilitated by: Bruce Shonk & Darlene Elam
Cost: Workbook $20, scholarships are available
Rooted
Date: Thursdays, September 3-November 5
Study: Rooted Small Group Experience
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm
Cost: $30 including devotional book, scholarships are available
Registration begins: Sunday, August 9
Rooted is more than a Bible Study – it’s an invitation to experience life with God and others in a deeper way. Over ten weeks, participants explore essential spiritual practices such as prayer, serving, generosity, and sharing your story. Through these rhythms of faith, we learn to connect with God, the Church, and our purpose in the world.
It’s also about relationships. Rooted groups create space for authentic conversations and shared experiences, where lasting friendships are formed and faith is strengthened. Together, we discover what it means to live out the kind of community described in Acts 2 — a church that worships, learns, serves, and grows together.
Sisters In Study: Esther
Date: Wednesdays, August 26 – September 30
Study: Book of Esther
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Cost: No Cost
Registration begins: Sunday, August 9
Join Lorie Trzeciak (facilitator) and other women for Sisters in Study, a welcoming small group where we’ll journey through the book of Esther together. Bring your Bible, and we’ll provide a study journal to guide our time together as we work through the text verse by verse. We’ll encourage one another, share life, and support each other through prayer as we grow in faith together.
Whether you’re new to Bible study or have been studying God’s Word for years, there’s a place for you. Come experience the power of Scripture and authentic Christian community.
Disciple I
Date: Mondays, September 14-June 7
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Location: Room 106
Facilitated by: Jen Sabo
Cost: $47 includes workbook, scholarships are available
Registration begins: Sunday, August 16
In-Person Class
This foundational course is where the journey begins. Covering about 80% of the Bible, DISCIPLE I explores both the Old and New Testaments. This DISCIPLE course runs 34 sessions, with six days of homework each week and weekly 2-2.5 hour group sessions. This structure fosters deep personal engagement with God’s Word & a strong sense of community amount participants. For many, participating in these studies is a pivotal point in their spiritual growth. This is not a casual study, is is a transformational experience.
Disciple II
Date: Tuesdays, beginning September 8
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Room 108
Facilitated by: Bob May
Registration is Full
In-Person Class
Building on the foundation of DISCIPLE I, this second course focuses more deeply on Genesis, Exodus, Luke & Acts and emphasizes learning how to do independent Bible study. You must have taken DISCIPLE I to take DISCIPLE II.
Disciple III
Date: Tuesdays, Date to Be Determined
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Room 106
Facilitated by: Brett Mounsey
Cost: $47 includes workbook, scholarships are available
Registration begins: August 16
In-Person Class
DISCIPLE III moves into the Old Testament prophets and the New Testament letters of Paul. The emphasis is on identity-what it means to be the people of God, and how God’s people have maintained faithfulness in times of challenge. You must have taken DISCIPLE I to take DISCIPLE III, you can take DISCIPLE II, III, IV in any order.
Disciple IV
Date: Tuesdays, September 22
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Room 109
Facilitated by: Ray Stevens
Cost: $47 includes workbook, scholarships are available
Registration begins: August 16
In-Person & Zoom Class
The final course in the DISCIPLE series centers on the Old Testament Writings (such as Psalms and Proverbs) and the New Testament Gospel of John and Revelation. You must have taken DISCIPLE I to take DISCIPLE IV. Once DISCIPLE I is taken, DISCIPLE II, III, and IV may be taken in any order.
Wingman Nation
Dates: Weekly on Thursdays
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Room 106, administration building
A ministry to help men connect with other men, support each other through life’s challenges, and equip them to be the men God created them to be. An evening of food and fellowship for the men of Englewood Methodist Church and the Englewood community. Join the guys for a meal and then stay for worship and fellowship. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Be on your guard. Stand firm in your faith. Be brave, strong and men of courage. Do everything in love.
Adult Sunday School Classes
You are welcome in any of our adult Sunday school classes and are invited to drop in at any time. All books and curriculum are provided for free. Bible are also available. If you have questions, please call the church office during the week, Monday-Thursday, 8:30-4:30. 914-474-5588
Working Class: 9:30-10:30, Room 106. This class is led by rotating facilitator in the class. They use Bible based curriculum and books for weekly study and discussion in class. They are currently studying the Prophecies of the Bible using the “Smart Guide to the Bible” series by Duck and Richards.
Pathfinders: 9:30-10:30, Room108, This class is led by Karl Young. The class chooses a book which is taught in a relaxed lecture style. They are currently on summer hiatus but will continue studying “Smart Guide to the Bible, 1 & 2 Corinthians” in the fall.
LifeChange: 10:45 am–12:00pm, Room 106. This class is led by Don Watkins . They use the LifeChange curriculum and are currently studying Twelve Ordinary Men by John MacArthur
If you would like to lead an adult Sunday School Class, please contact Joyce Doyle at joyce@englewoodmethodist.com or by calling the church office.
Walk to Emmaus
The Walk to Emmaus is a spiritual renewal program intended to strengthen the local church through the development of Christian disciples and leaders.
The experience begins with a 72 hour short course in Christianity, comprised of 15 talks by lay and clergy on the themes of God’s Grace, disciplines of Christian discipleship and what it means to be the church. The program is wrapped in prayer and meditation, special times of worship, and daily celebrations of Holy Communion.
Following the three day course, Emmaus leaders organize participants into small groups that meet regularly to maintain and expand the Emmaus Community. The members of the small groups challenge and support one another in faithful living. Participants seek to Christianize their environments of family, job and community through the ministry of their congregations.
Men’s Emmaus Walk will be October 8 – 11 and the Women’s Emmaus Walk will be October 22 -25.
If you have taken you Walk to Emmaus Journey, it is time to sponsor a Pilgrim! All sponsors and pilgrims need to complete sponsorship forms.
Contact: Oscar Keuker 716-830-8720 for men or Laura Rice 941-416-2151 for more information.