Bible Studies
Whether you are new to reading the Bible or someone who has grown up with it, we offer a place where the riches of the world’s greatest book can be more deeply explored. We also offer various other classes which will help you grow in other ways as well.
“Plug in” each fall, spring and summer to a variety of Bible studies and courses at Custer Road UMC. Regardless of where you are in your spiritual walk, there is something here for you. Take this journey with us as we learn, grow and fellowship together. Within Adult Ministry at Custer Road, it is our goal to create and foster environments that provide you with an opportunity to Discover, Build and Expand your relationship with Jesus Christ.
Studies for Everyone
- This 12-session course will be held on Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. beginning on January 15, 2019, This class is $15, is held in room B4 and will be led by David Paul and Rev Dr. Kory Knott. Registration Closed Disciple Fast Track, an adaptation of the original, bestselling Disciple Bible Study, provides a viable option for busy people seeking comprehensive engagement over time with the entire biblical text. This 12-week study immerses the participant in the New Testament. Participants read a manageable 3-5 chapters of the Bible daily in preparation for the weekly meetings. A brief, illustrated review video enables participants to recall important facts and ideas; lively and engaging video presenters then offer insights into the current week’s session.
The Rev. Dr. Kory Knott was appointed as Sr. Pastor to Custer Road UMC on July 1, 2013. Prior to coming to Custer Road, Kory served as Senior Pastor of Argyle UMC where the church grew from 80 to 1200 members during his tenure. Prior to stepping into a senior pastor role, Kory served as youth, college and singles minister at Highland Park UMC in Dallas where he launched their contemporary Cornerstone worship service. He has also served in youth ministry at First UMC Rowlett and was a youth intern at King’s Way UMC in Springfield, MO. Kory and wife Jennifer have been married for 15 years and have three children: daughter, Taylor, and sons, Zachary and Reed. Jennifer works as a lawyer in Dallas.
DAVID PAUL has facilitated several Bible studies here at Custer Road UMC since 2004, but his passion is for the DISCIPLE series. Several of his former students have gone to serve the church beyond the classroom including the current director of adult ministries, a pastor, and several lay leaders. David currently serves on the Nominating and Leadership Committee and the Adult Discipleship Committee.
- This nine-session course will be held on Sundays from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. beginning on February 10, 2019. This class is $100 (if purchasing membership kit), is held in room B5 and will be led by certified FPU instructor, Penn Hoyt. Register Here Did you know that 89% of the people in a typical American congregation don’t have a financial safety net? But there’s HOPE! And that hope is Financial Peace University. FPU is a nine-lesson course taught by Dave Ramsey and his team of financial experts. With FPU, participants will learn step by step how to handle money using biblical wisdom and common sense. Through life-changing videos, online tools and resources, and group accountability, our participants learn how to create and stick to a budget, save for emergencies, pay off debt, and plan for the future. Planning for the future is hard when you’re still paying for the past! Listen—there’s a better way! Join our Financial Peace University group, and we’ll learn how to beat debt and make a plan for the future . . . together!
- This eight-session course will be held on Sundays from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. beginning on March 10, 2019. This class is $10, is held in room B6 and will be led by Jerry Lee Butler. Register Here In this eight-session video group study, you will discover why Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis is one of the most read and beloved Christian books of all time. But seventy years later from when it was first delivered on radio, what relevance does it have to our world today? Host Eric Metaxas and a variety of Christian leaders-including Philip Yancey, Alister McGrath, Devin Brown, Paul McCusker, Douglas Gresham, and others-help us understand the timeless message of C. S. Lewis in fresh ways for a new generation.
- The first purpose of this video study is to explore the positive ideas that C.S. Lewis has so eloquently written about in Mere Christianity for those who already call themselves Christian.
- The second purpose is to explain in an engaging, winsome and non-threatening way the basic tenets of the Christian faith as illustrated by C.S. Lewis to those who do not claim to be Christian. This study aims to fulfill the vision of C.S. Lewis of reaching people from all faith backgrounds.
JERRY BUTLER serves as Director of Adult Ministry at Custer Road UMC and was recently appointed as Sr. Pastor for Cottage Hill UMC & Chambersville UMC. Jerry is passionate about Church history, Wesleyan Studies, Inter-Faith Relationships and discussing how we can actively live out our Faith in the world. Jerry received a Bachelors of Business Administration and an M.B.A. with a focus on market research in from LeTourneau University and is currently working on a Masters of Divinity at Perkins School of Theology, SMU.
- This course will be held on Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon beginning on January 15, 2019. This class is FREE, is held in room B5 and will be led by Gene Oldham. Register Here The book of Romans is a Pauline Epistle (letter from Paul) sent to the believers in Rome, hence the name “Romans”. Paul wrote it to give the Romans a concrete theological foundation on which to construct their faith and to live for and serve God effectively. The book of Romans reveals the answers to important questions and supplies information on many topics, such as salvation, the sovereignty of God, judgment, spiritual growth, and the righteousness of God. Join us each week as we explore what some scholars have described as the clearest and most systematic presentation of Christian doctrine in all the Scriptures.
Gene Oldham is a long-time and cherished member of Custer Road United Methodist Church. A member of the Positive Thinker’s Sunday School class, Gene has led numerous Bible studies and is a gifted teacher and leader.
Studies for Men
- This course will be held on Wednesdays from 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. beginning on January 23, 2019. This class is held in room B6 and will be led by Tim Pullen and Rev. George Lynch. Register HERE. A fresh look at The Purpose-Driven Life! In this expanded edition, Rick Warren uncovers the spiritual principles behind his award-winning bestseller, offering guidelines that will focus your energy, simplify your decisions, give your life meaning—and prepare you for eternity. Discover God’s amazing plan for you both now and for eternity as you take a spiritual journey that will transform your answer to life’s most important question: What On Earth Am I Here For?
Tim Pullen is the Executive Administrator of Custer Road UMC, working with all of our major Church committees.
George Lynch is a retired United Methodist Elder and a member of the Jubilee Sunday School Class.
Studies for Women
- This 7-session course will be held on Wednesdays from 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. beginning on April 10, 2019. This class is $10, is held in room B4 and will be led by Merrigale Allen. Register HERE. We often talk as though we know what grace means. But do we really understand it? Have we settled for wimpy grace? It politely occupies a phrase in a hymn, fits nicely on a church sign. Never causes trouble or demands a response. When asked, “Do you believe in grace?” who could say no? Max Lucado asks a deeper question: Have you been changed by grace? Shaped by grace? Strengthened by grace? Emboldened by grace? Softened by grace? Snatched by the nape of your neck and shaken to your senses by grace? Grace is the voice that calls us to change and then gives us the power to pull it off. Let’s make certain grace gets you.
Merrigale Allen has been a member of CRUMC and Chancel Choir since 2008. Having led many Bible Study groups, Merrigale is a devoted student of Scripture and a gifted teacher.
- This 11-session course will be held on Wednesdays from 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. beginning on May 29, 2019. This class is $13, is held in room B4 and will be led by Merrigale Allen. Register HERE. Borrowing from best-selling studies by Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer, Lisa Harper, Kelly Minter, and Jennifer Rothschild, explore crucial moments in the lives of five Old Testament figures—Queen Esther, Gideon, Hosea, Malachi, and Nehemiah. Strengthen your faith as you walk alongside these larger-than-life figures who all chose to obey God no matter the circumstances.
Merrigale Allen has been a member of CRUMC and Chancel Choir since 2008. Having led many Bible Study groups, Merrigale is a devoted student of Scripture and a gifted teacher.
Other Events and Ongoing Classes:
Friday Morning Men’s Study
The Men God Uses:
Men are being touched by God all over our country, and men who have encountered God need to understand what He is doing in their lives and what their lives can mean when turned over to God. Join this group of men for study and fellowship throughout the year. Held on Fridays, 6:30 – 8 a.m., in room 204. Dennis Allen leads. No cost.
Faith and Fitness for Women:
Do you want to have fun, feel revived and be restored so you can tackle the day? Come join us at Faith & Fitness on Mondays and Thursdays in room B5 at 9:15 a.m. This is a LADIES ONLY group. There is no fee for this joy-filled, low impact workout, where we get fit, laugh, talk and have a short devotional afterwards. Whether you are a church member or from the community, you are welcome to come and build lasting relationships with other Christians. During the year, occasional field trips are incorporated for social and physical enrichment. We look forward to welcoming you, whether it is on Mondays or Thursdays or both, you are welcome any time. Have Questions?Contact
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