Milestones Classes
Midweek Adult Bible Studies
Milestones is a framework for adult discipleship designed to equip people through 6 and 12-week courses held throughout the week. Classes that provide specific discipleship in the following areas: Bible Book Study, Engaging the World (Missions), General Interest, Life Stages, Special Situations in Life, and Spiritual Maturity.
Conquer Series: The Battle Plan for Purity (Men)
Mondays, Oct 3 – Dec 5 @ 7p-9p (The Annex)
Facilitator: Tom Jennings
Trying harder doesn’t work. The Conquer Series, unrivaled in its scope and authority, lays out the process to permanently stop watching porn with proven strategies and tools that have helped over 2 million men in 100+ nations find lasting freedom.
Week 1: Understanding the Battlefield
Week 2: The Mission
Week 3: The Battle of the Brain
Week 4: Renewing the Mind
Week 5: Stronghold of the Enemy Part 1
Week 6: Stronghold of the Enemy Part 2
Week 7: The Soldier and His Weapons
Week 8: Changing Your Legacy
Week 9: The Battle Plan
Week 10: Finishing Strong
For Men Only
Register Here | Cost: $15 (workbook)
Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer (Women)
Tuesdays, Sep 6–Nov 15 @ 10a–12p — Sienna Campus (Worship Center)
Facilitator: Dana McCarrell & Erin York
All day, every day, an invisible war rages around you — unseen, unheard, yet felt throughout every aspect of your life. A devoted, devilish enemy seeks to wreak havoc on everything that matters to you: your heart, your mind, your marriage, your children, your relationships, your resilience, your dreams, your destiny. But his battle plan depends on catching you unaware and unarmed. If you're tired of being pushed around and caught with your guard down, this study is for you.
The Enemy always fails miserably when he meets a woman dressed for the occasion. The Armor of God, more than merely a biblical description of the believer's inventory, is an action plan for putting it on and developing a personalized strategy to secure victory.
This 7-week study of Ephesians 6 by Priscilla Shirer will teach us how to pray with power against the enemy who seeks to steal, kill and destroy our lives and the lives of those we love. This bible study includes personal study at home and a video group discussion during the Tuesday gatherings.
Week 1: Sizing Up the Enemy
Week 2: The Belt of Truth
Week 3: The breastplate of Righteousness
Week 4: The Shoes of Peace
Week 5: The Shield of Faith
Week 6: The Helmet of Salvation
Week 7: The Sword of the Spirit
For Women Only
Register Here | Cost: $25 (workbook), childcare: $30/child
God of Creation: A Study of Genesis 1-11 by Jen Wilkin (Women)
Tuesdays, Sep 6–Nov 8 @ 10a–12p — The Corner
Facilitator: Susan Wilson
A 10-week study of the first 11 chapters of Genesis where we will learn fundamental truths about God. Through videos and group discussion as well as weekly homework, we will see God reveal Himself and understand ourselves better through the character, attributes, and promises of the Creator. This study will broaden and support our learning of Romans in the current 12-month Sunday sermon series.
Week 1: Genesis Introduction
Week 2: The God Who Was in the Beginning (Gen. 1:1)
Week 3: Six Days and a Rest (Gen. 1:1-2:3)
Week 4: Created in the Image of God (2:4-25)
Week 5: Paradise Lost (3)
Week 6: Cain and Abel (4:1-16)
Week 7: Named and Unknown (4:17-6:8)
Week 8: The Flood (6:9-8:14)
Week 9: God’s Covenant with Noah (8:15-9:29)
Week 10: Dispersion and Descent (10-11)
For Women Only
Register Here | Cost: $16 (workbook), Childcare: $30/child; financial assistance is available
The Book of James
Option 1: Wednesdays, Sep 14–Oct 12 @ 6:30–8p — Location TBA
Option 2: Wednesdays, Oct 19 – Nov 16 @ 6:30–8p — Location TBA
Facilitator: Matthew Savage
James writes to believers who are in the midst of trials and suffering, yet want to live lives that please the Lord. James emphasizes that true faith produces fruit. A faith without action and without life change is ultimately a dead faith. We will unpack the dense truth contained in the book of James and allow God’s Word to challenge us to move toward a vibrant faith that impacts every square inch of life.
Facilitator: My name is Matthew Savage, and I am delighted to begin serving as your Minister of Campus Development. For the past 14 years, I had the joy of serving as the Lead Pastor of Journey Church in Everett, Washington. My wife, Nikki, and I are excited to return to Houston. We grew up in Friendswood and Clear Lake, so we are familiar with the great city of Houston. We are honored to join the Houston’s First family. I hope you will join me for an intriguing study of the book of James this fall.
Week 1: Chapter 1- Fruitful Trials
Week 2: Chapter 2- Fruitful Faith
Week 3: Chapter 3- Fruitful Speech
Week 4: Chapter 4- Fruitful Living
Week 5: Chapter 5- Fruitful Prayer
Register Here | No cost
Mama & Papa Bear Apologetics
Wednesdays, Sep 14–Nov 16 @ 6:30–8p — Location TBA
Facilitator: Jill Reed
This 10-Week book study covers an introduction to worldview and apologetics, examines the issues children (and adults) are facing daily and analyzes them from a biblical perspective. We’ll learn practical ways to empower them (and ourselves) with truth and wisdom to handle cultural challenges, while equipping us to counter non-biblical viewpoints with truth, love, kindness, and respect. Open to all parents, grandparents, and anyone interested in learning more about apologetics and developing a Christian Worldview.
Facilitator: Jill Reed is the mother of five children and has experienced first-hand the powerful impact apologetics and intentional worldview training can have on today’s youth and young adults as they daily face a culture that defies the truth of God’s Word on every front. Her own love of apologetics began in college at Texas A&M University and continues to this day. Jill serves as the Director of Women’s Ministry at Houston’s First- Sienna.
Week 1: Introduction- What Are Apologetics and Why Do We Need Them?
Week 2: How to Teach Our Kids Apologetics; Learning Discernment
Week 3: Redefining Words
Week 4: Self-Helpism; Naturalism
Week 5: Skepticism; Postmodernism
Week 6: Moral Relativism
Week 7: Emotionalism; Pluralism
Week 8: New Spirituality; Marxism
Week 9: Feminism
Week 10: Progressive Christianity; Wrap-up
Register Here | Cost $12 (book); $11 for optional study guide
Sheepdog Security
Option 1: Wednesdays, Sep 14–Oct 12 @ 6:30–8p — Location TBA
Option 2: Wednesdays, Oct 19–Nov 16 @ 6:30–8p — Location TBA
Facilitator: Ron Barkley
Sheepdog Church Security will prepare lay leaders and provide the tools necessary for developing a church safety plan. The training will be realistic and tailored toward the needs and size of the Sienna campus. The training will be conducted as a “train the trainer” so that future training can be accomplished by trained volunteers that have already completed the class.
CPR Certification and AED Training – This training will be presented by Sterling Medical on Oct 5 and Oct 12 for Session 1 and Nov 9 and Nov 16 for Session 2. The training will be 1.5 hrs in length on the designated nights for a total of 3 hrs. You must register and attend the training on both dates to receive the CPR Certificate.
Note: You do not have to register for the Sheepdog Security Class, if you plan on attending the CPR and AED Training only. Registration will be separate for this training. However, those men and women that register for the Sheepdog Church Security will automatically be signed up for the CPR/AED training. CPR mannequins and AED Training devices will be provided during the training.
Week 1: Why Churches Need to Prepare an Emergency Action Plan. Local law enforcement and fire preparedness.
Week 2: Active Shooter, Lock down and Evacuation for Worship Service, LBS and MidLink
Week 3: Preparing an Emergency Action Plan and Conduct On-site Drills
Week 4: Advance Lifesaving/CPR, LifePak CR Defibrillation
Week 5: Advance Lifesaving/CPR, LifePak CR Defibrillator
Register Here | No cost
Men's Bible Study (Men)
Thursdays @ 6:30–7:30a — The Corner A
Donuts, Fellowship and Bible Study
For Men Only
Register Here
MOPS (Women)
Thursdays, Beginning Sep 08 @ 10a–12p — Worship Ctr
MOPS is where mothers of babies-kindergarteners gather twice a month to support one another and learn from speakers how to be better mothers and how to better serve their families through the love of Christ.
For Women Only
*Registration is full, but to be added to the waiting list, click here: Ask a Question
The Mothership: Guidance for Human Moms of Teens (Women)
Every Other Thursday, Sep 8–Apr 20 @ 10a–12p — The Corner
Facilitator: Amy Bettis
The Mothership is a twice per month group for moms of teens and tweens where we learn how to better disciple our children through speakers and group discussions. Topics will include apologetics, mental health, technology, and social media.
For Women Only
Register Here | Ask a Question
God of Creation: A Study of Genesis 1-11 by Jen Wilkin (Women)
Saturdays, Sep 10–Nov 12 @ 8–9:30a — Off-site
Facilitator: Jill Reed
A 10-week study of the first 11 chapters of Genesis where we will learn fundamental truths about God. Through videos and group discussion as well as weekly homework, we will see God reveal Himself and understand ourselves better through the character, attributes, and promises of the Creator. This study will broaden and support our learning of Romans in the current 12-month Sunday sermon series.
Week 1: Genesis Introduction
Week 2: The God Who Was in the Beginning (Gen. 1:1)
Week 3: Six Days and a Rest (Gen. 1:1-2:3)
Week 4: Created in the Image of God (2:4-25)
Week 5: Paradise Lost (3)
Week 6: Cain and Abel (4:1-16)
Week 7: Named and Unknown (4:17-6:8)
Week 8: The Flood (6:9-8:14)
Week 9: God’s Covenant with Noah (8:15-9:29)
Week 10: Dispersion and Descent (10-11)
For Women Only
Register Here | Cost: $16 (workbook), Childcare Unavailable
EC Fellowship [a community of working women]
Every other Tuesday, beginning Sep 13 @ 7–8:30p — The Annex
EC Fellowship is a new women’s ministry for working moms and working women. EC stands for Eshet Chayil, or “Woman of Valor” in Hebrew. This Woman of Valor is described in Proverbs 31 as being God-fearing, generous, strong, prepared, resourceful, diligent in her work, and business savvy.
Join fellow working moms and working women in a bi-weekly evening Bible study starting Tuesday, Sep 13 at 7-8:30p. We will be studying I Timothy, and "homework" is app-based (First 5 app) and optional.
For Women Only
Register Here | Ask a Question