Studies
Gilbert Congregation
Studies exists to glorify God through the fulfillment of the great commission in the spirit of the great commandment by learning the truth so that we love the truth and therefore live the truth as it is in Jesus.
If you have questions about studies, please reach out to studies@christaz.org.
SPRING 2026 SEASON
Registration Period: December 9, 2025–January 13, 2026
Season Launch: January 13 2026
Unashamed
Living Boldly by the Power of God; a Study of 2 Timothy
Join us for a 6-week study through the book of 2 Timothy. This prison Epistle written by the apostle Paul holds deep encouragement for every disciple who longs to live as an unashamed witness for Christ by the power of God.
Supplementary Resource: Workbooks and journal provided with registration.
Women’s Study (Evening)
6 weeks • Tuesdays, Jan 13–Feb 17 • 6:30 pm • Cost: $20 • Childcare: Unavailable • Room: Gymnasium • Teachers: Chrissy Myal, Ann Flagg
Women’s Study (Morning)
6 weeks • Tuesdays, Jan 13–Feb 17 • 9:30 am • Cost: $20 • Childcare: Available ($15 per child) • Room: Gymnasium • Teachers: Chrissy Myal, Ann Flagg
Philippians
An Exegetical Study
Join us for a 12-week study through Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi. This Epistle demonstrates the unshakeable joy we can experience as we value and hold fast to Jesus Christ above all things. Your faith will be strengthened and your joy increased as you study this treasured letter.
Men’s Study
12 weeks • Tuesdays, Jan 13–Apr 28 (except for the weeks Feb 24 through Mar 17) • 6:00 am • Cost: $10 • Room: Gymnasium • Teachers: Matt Swanson, Sayo Adeyemi
Understanding God’s Word
An Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics
Join us as we engage in our second core study, Understanding God’s Word, an introduction to biblical hermeneutics. This study is intended to help all followers of Jesus, in any season or stage of maturity, grow in their ability to accurately read, interpret, and apply the Bible to their lives. We trust as you learn in this study that you will know God more deeply and fully through his inspired word.
Churchwide Study
12 weeks • Tuesdays, Jan 13–Apr 28 (except for the weeks Feb 24 through Mar 17) • 6:30 pm • Cost: $40 • Childcare: Unavailable • Room: TBD • Teachers: Jay Flagg, Nathan Schweitzer
Unceasing Prayer
Practical, Powerful and Purposeful
Join us as we learn, study, and practice a comprehensive, biblical framework for individual and corporate prayer. Using the Lord’s Prayer and both the Old and New Testament, you can expect to be more deeply grounded and encouraged to develop the discipline of regular prayer.
Churchwide Study
6 weeks • Tuesdays, Jan 13–Feb 17 • 6:30 pm • No Cost • Childcare: Unavailable • Room: Connect Room • Teacher: Dennis Stevenson