What is EPIC?
Throughout the Gospels Jesus consistently invites people to, “Follow me.” At River Oak Grace we want to have an intentional focus on the spiritual pathways that form significant disciples of Jesus Christ. This is not just the transmission of information for one to understand Matthew 28:19 in their mind, but the transformation of hearts that produces a testimony of one that follows Jesus. We want to help people see marked evidence of steps that lead toward the heart of God, while seeing lives of others drawn toward Jesus Christ. We believe our Epic Ministries will help guide the hearts of men, women, students, and children toward becoming deeper disciples through Christ and His Word.
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THIS SEMESTER WILL RUN FROM JANUARY 14TH (and a special Worship Kickoff) TO April 1st, 2025.
Studies are offered on Tuesday nights at 6:30 pm, except for Bible Study Fellowship.
(See below.)
EPIC MEALS ARE NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEMESTER.
EPIC REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.
Studies
EPIC STUDENTS: “Revival generation”
Look around.
Our world is divided in almost every way imaginable—religion, politics, race, views on sexuality, and much, much more. On the surface, it might not seem like the time is right for a movement of God. On the contrary, now is the perfect time for revival.
Not the emotional, momentary, feel-good type that comes and goes, but a revival that changes hearts. When God changes hearts, churches change. And changed churches change cities, which change nations, which change the world. When the world has seemed to be at its darkest, the Spirit of God has moved in a way that only He could. Can He do it again? Yes, He can. We just need to prepare our hearts to be ready when He does.
In this 8-session Bible study, author Shane Pruitt explores how God prepares our hearts to be catalysts of revival.
Taught by Marc & Jennifer Percival
epic life: “experiencing god”
When you open this book, you’ll find that you aren’t just reading. No, you are being remade, reoriented, restored from the frustration of what you may have known as stale religion. Captured not by a concept but by your Creator, reborn in relationship.
Here’s the Experiencing God that has already impacted millions of people. Only it’s bigger, and better, and ready to lead you again—or for the very first time—into an experience with God. Carefully listening to His voice will anchor you in His plan, and set you free to live it with boldness and freedom.
Taught by Senior Pastor Korey Buchanek & Amanda Frei
epic parenting: “heart-based parenting”
“Train up a child in the way they should go;” (Prov 22:6)
Easy, right? But all of us start with no experience - and this is our only shot. Join as we learn from; God’s Word, Christian family specialists, guest speakers, personal study, and each other, strategies for raising kids - in a world becoming more complex and less supportive of “training up a child in the way…”.
This class is for – current (or future) parents wanting to sharpen and share their parenting skills.
Taught by Carl & Patty Hill
Epic Young Adults - “Practicing the Way”
We are constantly being formed by the world around us. To be formed by Jesus will require us to become his apprentice.
To live by what the first Christian disciples called a Rule of Life—a set of practices and relational rhythms that slow us down and open up space in our daily lives for God to do what only God can do—transforms the deepest parts of us to become like him.
This introduction to spiritual formation is full of John Mark Comer’s trademark mix of theological substance and cultural insight as well as practical wisdom on developing your own Rule of Life.
These ancient practices have much to offer us. By learning to rearrange our days, we can follow the Way of Jesus. We can be with him. Become like him. And do as he did.
Taught by Nate Cummings & Billy Boyle
EPIC River Kids -
(3 years old & potty trained - 6th grade)
EPIC River Kids is a fun, high-energy ministry that encourages kids to know Jesus Christ and to grow in a relationship with Him. This semester we will take kids on a journey through the four Gospel books that tell us about who Jesus is and why He came. Kids will explore the themes and purposes of the Gospels and learn how each account of the same story seamlessly weaves different details together to share the good news of Jesus and the kingdom of God.
Led by Children’s Director Stacie Adams
Bible Study Fellowship for Women is the only study offered
Thursday mornings at 9:30 am.
Bible Study Fellowship for Women
On Thursday mornings at 9:30 you will join other women in a small-group discussion and hear a teaching leader apply the truths of Scripture to daily life. You may purchase the book online, or download each lesson for free.