Adult Ministry
Growing in Christ to impact our world.
We strive to offer a variety of learning opportunities for all ages. In the area of Adult Discipleship we schedule regular classes during our Sunday School time at 9:45 a.m., which is between our two Sunday morning worship services.
We also offer a variety of Growth Groups that meet through the year. Each fall we have a number of new groups beginning. Many of these groups run through the school year with some continuing through the summer months. At times we elect to have an "all Church emphasis" where we encourage all of our adults to join a Growth Group where all groups study the same material. Some of the studies we have committed to in the past are Experiencing God and Purpose Driven Life.
Fellowship in the body is also an area that is important to our balanced growth in Christ. Alliance Church has several Fellowship Groups that are age based and meet throughout the year for the purpose of fellowship and building relationships in the body. These groups become great places for new attenders to get plugged in and make friendships.
Check out the additional pages for specific information or contact Pastor Dennis.
Life Learning Classes (formerly known as Sunday School) for this Winter:
Christian Beliefs - session 2 - Fullness of our Salvation
We rejoice in our Salvation but have you considered it deeply? Like how bad was my sin to require salvation? What do words like Atonement, Election, Justification and Adoption really mean? Do these things really change my life? And what should be happening in my life now that I’m saved?
Teacher: Pastor Kevin Walzak
DVD resource Dr. W. Grudem
Room: 202
How Christianity Changed the World
This Christian history class will show that wherever Christianity went, it changed the culture and became the foundation of Western Civilization. Each week we will look at the world as it was, what the Christian teaching is on that topic, and how it engaged and changed the world. Topics covered are value of life, human sexuality, women’s dignity, charity and compassion, education, science, law, slavery, art, architecture, music, literature.
Teacher: Larry Green
Room: 201
The Art of Marriage
This curriculum, from Family Life Today, uses numerous teachers and discussion opportunities to build godly marriages and increase connection as husband and wife. This is definitely a win-win for couples. Expect to laugh, learn and grow your marriage.
Teachers: Randy & Twylla Strom
Room: 116 (under the gym)
Faith Lessons
Ray VanderLann always brings fresh insights into the Biblical stories. We will look through two new series, “With All Your Heart” and “Walking with God in the Desert”. Ray will take us through some of these difficult places to find the refreshing oasis of God’s presence and faithfulness. When walking with God, there is always Hope in the Desert. Come and find out how great that hope is.
DVD Resource: Ray VanderLaan
Discussion Leaders: Bryan Bargen, John Engstrom
Room: Meeting Room
Spiritual Maturity
Reaching Spiritual Maturity seems like it should be a simple task, yet many of us live defeated and discouraged Christian lives. By learning the Scripture truths about who we really are as a child of God and how to take control of the battle for our mind we can find more consistent victory and genuine maturity. Christ died to give us so much more than most of us experience on a daily basis. Join us to grow together.
Note: Women planning to attend Women’s Retreat (Jan.27-29)will find this a great foundation for the teaching that weekend.
Study Guide: Victory Over the Darkness by Neil Anderson
Teacher: Dennis Siebert
Room: Sanctuary
GROWTH GROUPS
A variety of Growth Groups will begin this fall. Here is a list of some of those you might be interested in. Most have some space limitations, so if you are interested in a group or topic please contact the leader to see about joining.
| Leader | Topic | Meeting Date/Time Place |
| Lester Kringle | Nehemiah | Meets every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 6 pm at Alliance Church |
| Randy Strom |
Love & Respect |
Sunday evening at Strom's home |
| Kevin Walzak |
Christian Belief |
Sunday evening at Walzak's home |
| Norm Holmen | Sermon Application |
Every other Sunday at 6:30 pm at Jim Simon's |
| Jason Penner |
When Helping Hurts |
Thursday evening at various homes |
| Jeff Kuehn and T.J. Brown |
Love & Respect |
Beginning September 18, at 6 pm at Springfield Community Center |
| Micah Siebert | Truth Project | Sunday evening at Siebert's home |
| Glen Letellier |
Bible Study |
Tuesday at 7 pm at Letellier's home |
| Nik Strom |
Francis Chan |
Every other Sunday at 6:30 pm at various homes |
| Dennis Siebert | Men's Study |
Thursday at 6 am at Alliance Church |
| Chad Klassen | Growing Kids God's Way | Sunday Evening |
A number of groups will begin the week of September 18 or shortly following. Other groups are still in the process of forming. If you are interested in leading a group or want assistance in finding a group please contact Pastor Dennis at moc.ecnaillaekalniatnuom@sinned or 507-427-2593.
Fellowship Groups
Presently we have these active Fellowship Groups:
T.O.T.S. - Twenty or Thirty Somethings
Men's Event - Meets every first Thursday of the month
40's & 50's Group
XYZ Group (60+ years)
Contact the church office if you would like more information on these Fellowship Groups.