Foundational Growth Series

The Foundational Growth Series consists of 4 studies by Dr. Henry Cloud and/or Dr. John Townsend: Changes That Heal, Boundaries, Hiding From Love, and Safe People, and its purpose is to use sound biblical principles to create a warm, caring, and trusting atmosphere where healing can occur and lives can be changed. Each study is presented in a 13-week, small closed group, semester.

Orientation/ Registration

The Foundational Growth series are normally held during 3, 13-week semesters each year – typically Spring (January – April), Summer (May – July), and Fall (September – December)

Changes That Heal is the prerequisite study and it must be completed at Community Bible Church before progressing to any of the other 3 studies.

You must register for and attend one of these Foundational Growth Series Orientation session only held prior to Changes That Heal; each session has a capacity limit and registration will close when capacity is reached.

Registration to attend Orientation for Changes That Heal will open approximately 4 weeks prior to the semester start.

Registration info for the 13-week Changes That Heal classes will only be provided to those who attend one of the Orientation sessions.

Changes that Heal

Dr. Henry Cloud) – The Bible States that we’re created in the image of God. But why don’t we see a “family resemblance?” The problem, says Dr. Cloud, is underdeveloped “tasks” of maturing: bonding, separating from others, sorting out good and bad, and becoming an adult. Discover, in this 13-week closed, small group, what changes to make to promote emotional and relational healing.

* Changes That Heal is typically offered in the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters

Registration info is provided during Orientation

* MUST ATTEND ORIENTATION BEFORE ATTENDING CLASS

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Boundaries

(Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend) – Are you in control of your life? Often people focus so much on being loved that they forget their limits. In this 13-week closed, small group setting, you will discover that Drs. Cloud and Townsend unpack the ten laws of boundaries, showing you how to bring health and happiness into your relationships.

* Boundaries is typically offered in the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters

Registration, when open, is accomplished at CommunityBible.com / Groups / Care & Support and then scroll down to and click on “Boundaries”

To learn more, click on the button below and then scroll down to and click on “Foundational Growth Series” if registration is closed.

Hiding from Love

(Dr. John Townsend) – In this study, Dr. Townsend helps you to explore the hiding patterns you’ve developed in dealing with your emotions and guides you toward the healing grace and truth that God has built into safe, connected relationships.

* Class is only held in the Fall semesters

Registration, when open, is accomplished at CommunityBible.com / Groups / Care & Support and then scroll down to and click on “Hiding From Love”

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Safe People

(Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend) – Do your “people connections” lift you up or drag you down? If you often make “wrong” choices in love, work, or friendships, you can learn to find people who are good for you! This study, will identify traits of untrustworthy people, offer practical strategies for forming healthy associations, and reveal things about yourself that jeopardize relationships.

* Class is only held in the Spring semesters

Registration, when open, is accomplished at CommunityBible.com / Groups / Care & Support and then scroll down to and click on “Safe People”

To learn more, click on the button below and then scroll down to and click on “Foundational Growth Series…” if registration is closed