Adult Sunday School
Adult Sunday School at Sharp is an active and exciting ministry.  The classes are as diverse and wonderful as the people who attend and who teach.  If you are looking for a class or if you’re just curious, here’s a list (in alphabetical order) of what we offer:

The Agape Class is composed of a small group of members who are committed to reading and studying lesson materials in preparation for discussion on Sunday mornings.
Students select from a variety of in-depth, challenging and sometimes controversial subject matter while maintaining open and inquiring minds.  The teachers for the class rotate. (202)

The Circle of Friends Class uses the Methodist Adult Bible Studies Curriculum to facilitate their lessons and discussion.  The class is taught by Kirk and Susan Vardeman, and in the words of the class members, they are a mixed breed and they have a lot of fun. (207)

The College Class studies the content of various biblical texts, emphasizing theological and practical themes. We read the text and then discuss answers to questions about its context, meaning, and application. For the Fall 2010/Spring 2011 academic year, we will continue our study of Paul's letters. This class is taught by Jamie and Darlena Watson. (FH 6)

The Disciples Class is taught by John Kay and is open to all adults of any age.  The format for each meeting usually involves a brief introductory lecture followed by open class discussion on the lesson for the day.  Study materials include units of the Adult Bible Studies series, along with faith-based books which explore various aspects of Christian living, including personal/family responsibilities and ministries that address social issues and needs. (FH 4)

The Fellowship Class uses the Adult Bible Studies published by the United Methodist Church.  In the past religious books on interesting subjects have been used.  Teachers of the class on a rotating monthly basis are Linda Carter and Don Woodruff.  Dinner get-to-gathers are held every 3 months at a restaurant or in a member's home.  The name of the class tells it all - it is a caring class full of love, friendship and fellowship who want to learn more about the Bible and enjoy being with each other. (FH 2)

The Koinonia Class is currently studying books by progressive theologians, like Brian McLaren, Marcus Borg, John Shelby Spong, and others. They take their name from the Koinonia Community in Americus, GA, founded by Clarence Jordan in the 1940's, where people of diverse races and backgrounds lived together in a community of respect and love using Christ's teachings as their model. This class is taught by Paul Arnold.(105)

The Seekers Class has just completed a study based on the book Person to Person, by Mack B. Stokes, and will be beginning a study of Parables of Jesus, by J. Ellsworth Kalas. They will continue using a "book" approach on a regular basis. The teacher for the class is Don Gregg. (203)

The Young Eternals Class is taught by Dr. Terry Doan and takes its lessons directly from Scripture.  Each week the class works through a passage together in order to more fully understand it.  There is plenty of discussion and plenty to discuss in their study of the book that defines our faith. (107)