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Topical Classes

We are pleased to offer some more focused classes in addition to our Core Classes. Many people at the Boston Vineyard have found the following classes beneficial and enriching.

 Exploring Faith?

Hundreds of people have taken the Seek course: a 10-week course for people on the front end of exploring faith.  Learn more about the Seek course

Blue Ocean Summit 2011

Join us this August 1st-3rd as people from around the country gather together again to discuss building thriving communities of faith in this radically changing world. Learn more about the Blue Ocean Summit 2011.

Current Topical Classes

These classes are offered one to three times each year. For a full list of upcoming events, go to the calendar.

  • Baptism Class
    Come to this class if you're interested in being baptized, or even just in learning more about what baptism means and how it relates to where you're at. 
  • Child Dedication Class
    The Greater Boston Vineyard periodically celebrates the births and arrivals of children with dedications of our kids into God's family.
  • Getting to Know the Bible
    This class provides you with some basic tools to help you to get to know the Bible better, enjoy your Bible reading more, and get more out of it.
  • Hearing the Voice of God
    A three-week course focused on developing your ability to hear God's voice for personal devotion and direction.
  • Living Waters Programs
    For some, these programs are a safe place to explore life's wounds; for others, it is a rare context in which to be gut honest about issues around sexuality, gender, and identity; for still others, it is a lifeline in the face a current relational crisis.
  • The Marriage Course
    The Marriage Course is an eight-week safe and practical opportunity to invest in your marriage.
  • Parenting Workshop
    A workshop for parents seeking both practical tips and spiritual power in their parenting.
  • Perspectives on the World Christian Movement
    Perspectives is a dynamic 15-week course which examines the biblical, historical, cultural and strategic dimensions of the world Christian movement.
  • The Pre-Marital Course
    The Pre-Marital Course is an 8-week course for engaged couples and dating couples considering marriage. 
  • Public Speaking 101
    This 4-session week night class will allow you to practice your public speaking and receive supportive feedback.
  • Spirit and Power
    A class focused on praying with the power of the Holy Spirit.
  • Studying the Bible Together
    A four-week group Bible study experience in which together we will learn to read a Bible passage, understand it, and apply it in practical, relevant, powerful ways to our lives.
  • Vineyard Community Offerings 101: How To Be A Good Neighor?
    This one-session class will explore why we think being a good neighbor is meaningful and important to our own growth and how our church is trying to be a good neighbor through Vineyard Community Offerings (VCO).

Classes on Hiatus

  • Crown Biblical Financial Study
    This ten-week course looks at what the Bible has to say about how we should handle our finances. It covers a range of topics including debt, giving, work, and investing.
  • Getting Out of Debt Seminar
    This interactive discussion will focus on God’s perspective for money management, debt, how to get out of debt, budgeting and other money management tips and tricks.
  • Journeying to the Multiethnic Church
    In this weekend-long class, we'll look at God's heart for diverse relationships and multicultural churches.
  • PeaceWorks Conflict Resolution Workshop
    This interactive workshop will include teachings on basic peacemaking principles.