If you are currently participating in the e4 program, please click here to navigate directly to the e4 journal page.
e4 is our primary equipping process for establishing the foundations of our faith at Heritage. It serves as an essential component of the comprehensive BUILD ministry of the church, and, by God’s grace, equips our leadership for the work of ministry (Eph. 4). We seek to give all e4 participants a comprehensive understanding of the most important elements of Christian faith and practice.
After running a pilot program of e4 in the 2008-09 ministry year, we have decided to open the program to all Participating Members of the church. Our hope is that all Participating Members of Heritage will go through the e4 program as a foundational element of their relationship with God.
Text • Context • Soul
e4 has three tracks that run concurrently: Text, Context & Soul. These three tracks constitute the whole of Christian faith and practice. Text takes you through the whole Bible with fresh understanding. Context builds a foundation for Christian life and understanding in the world. Soul brings you to God through the practice of spiritual disciplines.
| Text | Context | Soul |
|---|---|---|
| Bible Overview | The Trinity | Spiritual Formation |
| The Pentateuch | Creation | Word |
| Historical Books | Theology of Creation | Prayer |
| Wisdom Literature | Jesus | Confession & Repentance |
| The Prophets | The Church: the First Millennium | Worship |
| The Gospels & Acts | The Church: the Second Millennium | Family Life |
| Paul | Pluralism | Addictions & Spiritual Warfare |
| Other Letters | World Religions | Time & Money |
| Apocalyptic | Missions | Course-wide Q&A |
What to expect at e4:
- a warm environment conducive to learning
- thought-provoking teaching
- high-level Biblical scholarship
- open and candid small group discussion
- time for reflection and communion
What previous participants have said about e4:
It pushed beyond the ‘status-quo’ Bible study answers to draw out more thoughtful responses. It reveals how much of God and His Word we don’t know. -Tony
e4 broadened my perspective to the depth and breadth of Scripture. It challenged my Western World mentality and taught me to more fully consider the historical setting & context of the Scripture. -Amy
e4 offers a sound, biblical foundation for approaching deeper issues in life. -Henry
To register for the e4 program, please click here to navigate to the Equipping Events page. If you have any questions about the program, please contact April Walters or Andy Holt through e-mail, or you can reach us by phone, (614) 898-9412 x102.
To view a list of resources referenced and/or recommended by e4 instructors, click here.
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