Women's Bible Study Classes & Book Clubs

We value all generations seated together around the table at our Bible Studies!  However, childcare costs and fees can often deter moms and women from attending.  Personally, when my boys were little – living on a single teacher’s income – I couldn’t afford to come to WBS, but someone paid my way for me by covering my childcare costs.  If you wish to donate to help young moms and women who might not be able to afford WBS, you can provide your donation here and select Women’s Ministry Fund.

• Available Tuesday mornings for ages 6 mo. – kindergarten.  
• FEES (childcare + reg):
  • 1 child – $25 ($35)
  • 2 children – $35 ($45) 
  • 3 or more children – $45 ($55) 

Childcare Sign-up

By: Jennifer Rothschild 

Who goes to heaven?  Where is it?  What will we do there?  Questions like these arise when we consider an eternal future beyond this physical life.  Through this book and Jennifer’s teaching, we’ll explore the subject of Heaven from a biblical perspective.  She’ll separate what’s true about Heaven from what’s based on legend, media depictions, and hopeful guesses.  This study will not only help you gain a deeper understanding of what God has prepared for His children but you’ll also learn how to live with confidence today as you look forward to the glorious unending that awaits.  Don’t just wonder about Heaven – embrace it with a faith that turns anticipation into excitement and peace. 

TEACHER: Nancy Makowski, Heidi Dorrow, Jaime Witmer, Cyndi Alioth
HOMEWORK: 1-2 hrs/wk
LEVEL:  All
BOOK: Heaven, When Faith Becomes Sight  by Jennifer Rothschild
BOOK PURCHASE LINK:  Amazon, ChristianBook, Lifeway 

By: Precept Upon Precept 

Have you wanted to learn the Inductive or Precept Upon Precept (PUP) method—or maybe you’ve done some PUP studies before and want to refresh, sharpen, or strengthen your study skills? If so, this course is for you!  Join us as we dive into the study of Ruth: Kinsman Redeemer. Together, we’ll learn how to study Scripture for ourselves and discover what God’s Word truly says. By the end of the course, you’ll not only understand the book of Ruth but also grasp the incredible truth that we have our very own Kinsman Redeemer!
The Inductive/PUP method equips you to use Scripture, context, language, and cross-references to gain a deep understanding of the text—making it come alive in a way that excites and transforms you! You’ll learn (or refine) techniques that will enrich your traditional Bible studies as well.
We’ll work through the Precept Upon Precept Ruth workbook. When purchasing your book, you can choose either NASB or ESV for your personal study.  

TEACHER: Tina Dunlap
HOMEWORK: 2-4 hrs/wk
LEVEL:  All 
BOOK: Ruth - Kinsman Redeemer PUP (NASB or ESV)
BOOK PURCHASE LINK:  Precepts  

By: Paula Freeman 

A Place I Didn’t Belong validates the sometimes-devastating experiences of adoptive parenthood while offering hope, practical coping strategies, and spiritual renewal for the journey ahead. The trajectory of unmet expectations, our children’s compromised beginnings, and the wounds we carry into our adoptions conspire to take us to a place we didn’t belong. Insights on emotional healing help us reclaim hope for our adoption journey. This is not a how-to or a ten-easy-steps-to successful parenting program. It’s about real life, real women, and real struggles. It’s about relationships and community. It’s about reclaiming ourselves as women when adoption dreams shatter. It’s about a journey that begins in our mother’s heart and delivers us to the place we do belong – into our Father’s arms. 

 TEACHER: Laura Bibighaus & Beth Neuenschwander
HOMEWORK: >1hr – 4 days\wk
BOOK: A Place I Didn’t Belong: Hope for Adoptive Moms by Paula Freeman
Limited to 18 participants 
BOOK PURCHASE LINK: Amazon 

By: Christine Caine 

Life can be… well… life! Sometimes it’s lovely and easy, but often it’s quite difficult. How do we remain steadfast in our faith in the midst of life’s challenges and struggles? Through studying and teaching from Scripture passages that focus on imagery of the thriving olive tree, Christine Caine will dynamically inspire each of us to grow and flourish in the Lord in ALL circumstances, “trusting in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever. ” (Psalm 52:8b). 

TEACHER: Nance McCown and Joanie Ostrander
HOMEWORK: Approx 30min/day
LEVEL:  All
BOOK: Flourishing: Lessons from the Olive Tree by Christine Caine
BOOK PURCHASE LINK: ChristineCaine 

By: Richard Coekin 

The book of Ephesians is a treasure trove full of truths Christian need to know and live.  We will go through the book of Ephesians verse by verse, exploring the blessings in Christ, God’s sovereignty, love, and grace, and our response of deep worship and obedience.  This study will give you deep security and the strength to stand firm wearing the full armor of God.  

TEACHERS: Melinda Bear and Pam Sikorski
HOMEWORK: 2-3 hrs/week (will include reading the chapters in the book, reading the corresponding Ephesians’ chapter 3-4 times that week, and a memory verse.) 
LEVEL: All
BOOK: Ephesians for You by Richard Coekin
BOOK PURCHASE LINK: Amazon ChristianBook 

By: Richard Coekin 

The book of Ephesians is a treasure trove full of truths Christian need to know and live.  We will go through the book of Ephesians verse by verse, exploring the blessings in Christ, God’s sovereignty, love, and grace, and our response of deep worship and obedience.  This study will give you deep security and the strength to stand firm wearing the full armor of God.  

TEACHERS: Melinda Bear and Pam Sikorski
HOMEWORK: 2-3 hrs/week (will include reading the chapters in the book, reading the corresponding Ephesians’ chapter 3-4 times that week, and a memory verse.) 
LEVEL: All
BOOK: Ephesians for You by Richard Coekin
BOOK PURCHASE LINK: Amazon ChristianBook 

By: Precept Upon Precept 

Have you wanted to learn the Inductive or Precept Upon Precept (PUP) method—or maybe you’ve done some PUP studies before and want to refresh, sharpen, or strengthen your study skills? If so, this course is for you!  Join us as we dive into the study of Ruth: Kinsman Redeemer. Together, we’ll learn how to study Scripture for ourselves and discover what God’s Word truly says. By the end of the course, you’ll not only understand the book of Ruth but also grasp the incredible truth that we have our very own Kinsman Redeemer!
The Inductive/PUP method equips you to use Scripture, context, language, and cross-references to gain a deep understanding of the text—making it come alive in a way that excites and transforms you! You’ll learn (or refine) techniques that will enrich your traditional Bible studies as well.
We’ll work through the Precept Upon Precept Ruth workbook. When purchasing your book, you can choose either NASB or ESV for your personal study.  

TEACHER: Tina Dunlap
HOMEWORK: 2-4 hrs/wk
LEVEL:  All 
BOOK: Ruth - Kinsman Redeemer PUP (NASB or ESV)
BOOK PURCHASE LINK:  Precepts  

By: J. Warner Wallace 

Missed Part 1 in the fall?  No problem—each chapter stands alone, so you can jump right in without feeling behind. In this class, we’ll look at the second half of Detective J. Warner Wallace’s Truth in True Crime. Using real criminal cases, we’ll explore powerful themes like forgiveness, justice, mercy, repentance, and redemption—and see how each story points us toward the truth and hope found only in Christ. Through real stories, Scripture reflection, and discussion, we’ll examine how the gospel speaks meaningfully to the moral and emotional questions of our world today. 

TEACHER: Cindy Parker and Holly Hoke
HOMEWORK:  1-2 hours per week
DATES: Feb 25 – April 22
LEVEL:  All levels
REQUIRED BOOK: The Truth in True Crime by, J. Warner Wallace
Optional Book: Investigator’s Guide to Truth in True Crime by J. Warner Wallace Amazon
BOOK PURCHASE LINK: Amazon 

By: Dane Ortlund 

How do Christians grow?  We are commanded to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ ( 2 Peter 3:18) but how does that happen?  The basic point of this book is that we grow by going deeper. In this book the author points believers to Christ, making the case that sanctification does not happen by doing more or becoming better, but by going deeper into the wondrous gospel truths. 

LEADER: Shelley Steck
Co-Leader: Beth Underwood
HOMEWORK: Read 1-2 chapters each week
DATES: Feb 24-April 21
LEVEL:  All
BOOK: Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners, by Dane Ortlund
BOOK PURCHASE LINK:  Amazon ChristianBook