You are registering for the Grace Community Church Ministerial Studies course “Study of the Book of Romans.”
This course will help you advance your knowledge and understanding of the Bible through an in-depth study of the scriptures and their practical application to your life. Paul's letter to the Romans will ground you in the faith, deepen your commitment to Christ, and challenge the way you live. During these sessions, we will highlight strategies to help you grow in hearing the voice of God and develop a more consistent prayer life. If you are considering a role in ministry, this course is designed to help you in this journey.
This course and other future courses are aimed at building your faith through:
(1) Education: A classroom component to grow your faith and deepen your relationship with God through His Word and guidance of the Holy Spirit.
(2) Mentoring: Access to individual mentorship to help you discern God’s calling.
(3) Service: A service-learning requirement through the ministry opportunities (volunteer internships) at Grace.
Registration for the course is required.
Schedule and Location: The first day of class is Thursday, September 10, 2026, and the last day is December 10, 2026. Class times are from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. We will meet each week for 1.5 hours in-person at the Grace Community Church at Ballston Quarter, 4238 Wilson Blvd, 2nd Floor, Arlington, VA 22203. Additional small group and individual mentoring will be arranged at mutually agreed upon times and locations.
Student Cost: The cost for the course will be $100. Students that have not enrolled in the Bible School for previous courses, you will need to complete a one-time student enrollment application, on-line, at no additional cost. Please contact Devin Sareen at devin.sareen@trygrace.org for the link to the Bible School enrollment.
Discounts: Those who register by August 10, 2026, will automatically receive a $25 early bird discount. If you are experiencing financial hardship, there are a limited number of scholarships available. Contact Devin or Vicky directly. Please note that the registration fee for this course is non-refundable.
Textbook: After we enroll each student into the Bible School, the student will receive access to a digital copy of the Independent Study Textbook (workbook) - "Romans: Justification by Faith". Each student will also receive a physical copy of the textbook. The Ministerial Studies at Grace courses are not-for-credit and non-transferable. There are no pre-requisites, tests, or exams.
Each student is committing to:
(1) attend at least 10 of the 13 class sessions. It is expected the student will come prepared for a robust discussion of the Bible passages being studied. Time spent in self-study, prior to each lesson, should average about 45 minutes a day.
(2) complete the service-learning requirement at Grace. Each student must participate as a volunteer/intern for at least 10 of the 13 weeks of this course. The service-learning requirement should be completed by the 13th week. For ministry opportunities at Grace, visit trygrace.org/serve/at-grace.
(3) write a one-page paper about what you learned from your above "ministry" experience.
Vicky and I are praying for God to lead you in this life-transforming decision!