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Every week, men gather to study the Bible, learn from one another, and are challenged and encouraged to live for something larger than themselves. A BSF Men’s group offers straight talk and biblical truth built on the foundation of Jesus Christ. Exploring God’s Word together allows men to learn from one another, be challenged, and encourage each other to live for something larger than themselves. During the week, members spend time in personal study of the Scriptures with questions that prompt…

Beginning with Genesis 12, we will walk alongside the fathers of our faith, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph, to discern Jesus in the stories of His people. Join us as we dig deeper into the second part of Genesis. You will see how every story in the Bible points to Christ, and learn to view the lives of biblical figures in the larger context of Scripture. This study of Genesis 12-50 will challenge a basic understanding of familiar stories, help…

Women today face a multitude of challenges. Many have found peace, comfort, hope, security and answers to life’s big questions as they uncover the truth in God’s Word. Women of all ages around the world have the opportunity to study the Bible together, exploring the meaningful questions of life, going deeper in their relationship with Jesus Christ and connecting with other women in conversations about things that matter. Group members spend time in personal Bible study during the week with questions…

Christians often have access to resources for managing ADHD from the greater ADHD community, but can struggle to find support within our faith community. This group is to support Christians who want a safe place to reconcile our Christian faith and ADHD, and who want to support the neurodivergent community in church. We will meet weekly or biweekly to share about our lives as Christians with ADHD, exchange strategies for living fruitfully with ADHD, and pray for one another. This…

THE MISSION OF THE EMBASSY IS TO FOSTER A FAMILY OF CHRIST’S AMBASSADORS.  We want to accomplish this by creating a home away from home for young adults to know God through scripture and the spirit, spreading Christ’s kingdom culture to the ends of the earth.  Our core values are desire for God, community, and fruitfulness.  We have service every Thursday from 7:15 pm – 9:15 pm. We would love to have you come to worship and hang out with us.…

Mission City Church Youth seeks to help students authentically encounter christ, meaningfully engage with the larger community of faith, and accurately express God’s greatness to the world both near and far. WHEN WE MEET: • Friday Evenings Middle School (6th-8th grades)Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pmLocation: Near Changying Station (line 6) High School (9th-12th grades)Time: 5:30 pm – 9 pmLocation: Trinity Space For details, please email youth@bicf.org Post Views: 4,157

Join us for a time of Faith, Food, and Fellowship every second Saturday of the month. It will be a special time together as we enjoy being fed both physically and spiritually. Date: 2nd Saturday of the monthTime: 9:30amLocation: Peter’s Tex Mex We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, please email men@bicf.org Post Views: 272

It has been said that if a butterfly flaps its wings in India, the tiny change in air pressure can eventually cause a tornado in Iowa. In pop culture, this idea that small decisions can completely alter the future is called the butterfly effect. Many of us live in fear of the butterfly effect. What if I choose the wrong university, take the wrong job, or decide to marry the wrong person? How can we have really know God’s will…

John has been a believer most of his life. A few years ago, he moved from Beijing to Chicago for work. His colleagues love him – he’s known for his strong work ethic and friendly personality. One Sunday at church, John sees his colleage Martin in the new-comer’s corner. When John goes up to say hello, Martin looks shocked. He explains he never knew John was a Christian, since John never mentions his faith at work. John feels a bit…

Shumei embraced hospitality as her evangelistic tool. She welcomed neighbors into her home, offering steaming cups of tea and heartfelt conversations. Shumei shared her faith through these simple acts of kindness. But only a year before, Shumei never hosted people at her house. She knew she wanted to share her faith, and had a sunny living room where she could host her neighbors. But she didn’t know how to start until she joined a church class which shared many practical…

Sarah had always been a devout Christian, but struggled with doubts whenever others questioned the Bible’s reliability. How could she confidently share her faith if she wasn’t sure about its foundation? One of the strongest objections to Christianity comes down to whether the Bible is inspired by God or simply an outdated ancient text. Whether you are like Sarah and sometimes doubt the reliability of the Bible, or simply want to know how to respond to questions about the Bible…

Jonathan longed for a deeper relationship with God, but felt overwhelmed every time he opened his Bible. His “Bible in a Year” attempts often fizzled out by March, leaving him feeling defeated and distant from God. Sometimes, he wondered if he could really understand God’s Word without a theology degree. If Jonathan’s experience mirrors your own, we have good news for you. City Church has prepared two classes on ovember 24th and December 1st, which will equip you to read…