Autumn Ridge Church Main Events

Tim Zimmerman and the King's Brass

The King's Brass

Tim Zimmerman and The King's Brass present hymn classics with a contemporary flair. The King's Brass features three trumpets, three trombones, a tuba, percussion and keyboards. These instruments blend together to create a time of innovative worship that will be enjoyed by all generations.

By teaming together, these Christian professionals from around the United States perform their original arrangements as heard on their many recordings.

Secular and sacred music critics alike applaud their concerts as:

"Superb in every way," and
"Innovative and well played."
"Truly, an unforgettable experience!"

 

The King's Brass, formed three decades ago, is comprised of professional musicians from across the country, who desire to use the instruments they love to lead others in praise and worship.

When: Sunday, June 2 at 6:00 PM

Where: Autumn Ridge Church

Cost: The concert is free but a free-will offering will be taken

Autumn Ridgers are encouraged to bring a dessert to share after the concert.

Precept Summer Training Workshop

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 11-13, 2013
Autumn Ridge Church, Rochester, MN

Precept Ministries International will be holding Training Workshops at Autumn Ridge Church on July 11-13, 2013, to teach the following life-transforming skills:

  1. to study and understand the Bible for yourself using the proven Inductive Bible Study Method,
  2. to improve your Bible study skills, or
  3. to equip you to lead a Bible study discussion group or disciple others.

Experienced Bible Study Trainers from Precept Ministries International in Chattanooga, TN, lead sessions that teach the Inductive Bible Study Method.  This method is based on using the skills of observation, interpretation, and application of the Bible text to help students gain a better understanding of God and His Word.  Workshops will also be offered to train people to lead small group Bible study discussions.  Experienced trainers use tried-and-true methods to help students develop more effective Bible study or leading skills.  

Sign up for a Bible study Training Workshop, conducted by the staff of Precept Ministries International on July 11-13, 2013 at Autumn Ridge Church.  For more information, call or email Karen Rucker (women@autumnridgechurch.org) or 507-281-5330 today.

Register by clicking here

Those who register by Monday, June 17, 2013, will receive a 25% discount.

Courses Offered Include: 

  • Using Digital Word Study Tools (1 Day) - Thursday
  • How to Study Old Testament History & Prophecy - (1 Day) - Friday
  • How to Do a "Precept Upon Precept" Lesson - (1 Day) - Friday
  • Planning and Leading "Precept Upon Precept" Discussions - (2 Days) - Friday and Saturday
  • How to Lead "Precept Upon Precept" Studies for New Users - (2 Days) - Friday and Saturday
  • How to Study New Testament Letters - (1 Day) - Saturday
  • Understanding Difficult Subjects - (3 Days) - Thursday - Saturday

Course Descriptions:

Using Digital Word Study Tools (1 Day) - Thursday:

  • This workshop is for new or experienced Bible students 
  • No experience in Hebrew or Greek is necessary
  • Portable WiFi enabled electronics with note taking capability are required for workshop, i.e., laptop computer, IPad, IPhone, etc.  
  • This course introduces participants to electronic Bible study software to do Biblical word studies

How to Study Old Testament History & Prophecy - (1 Day) - Friday:

  • Learn observation, interpretation, and application skills for Old Testament history 
  • Learn how to apply these skills to make proper application to your life 
  • Study selected passages from Old Testament history books 
  • Apply inductive study skills to Old Testament prophecy using the book of Amos 
  • Learn to properly interpret Old Testament prophecy books in their historical setting 
  • Understand more about who God is and how He works

How to Do a "Precept Upon Precept" Lesson - (1 Day) - Friday:

  • This workshop trains people to study "Precept Upon Precept" courses 
  • This workshop is for those who have not been introduced to "Precept Upon Precept" courses 
  • Learn to effectively study a "Precept Upon Precept" lesson 
  • Practice inductive study skills using Becoming a Friend of the Faithful God: A Study on Abraham, Lesson 1 
  • See how PUP Bible study results in application for life today 
  • Learn how to follow God as Abraham did
  • Formerly called "How to Study Precept Upon Precept"

Planning and Leading "Precept Upon Precept" Discussions - (2 Days) - Friday and Saturday:

  • This workshop qualifies participants to apply for "Precept Upon Precept" leadership 
  • Prerequisites: Must have completed at least one "Precept Upon Precept" course in a class discussion setting 
  • Must complete all four lessons which are sent to participants before the workshop 

This workshop will help you: 

  • Become equipped to lead effective Precept Upon Precept discussions 
  • Learn how to plan your discussions: Old Testment history lesson from 1 Samuel; Old Testament prophecy lesson from Daniel Part 2; New Testament overview lesson from 2 Thessalonians; New Testament topical lesson from Philippians 

In this workshop you will: 

  • Participate in discussions of these lessons 
  • Learn leadership skills: to draw truths from your students; to help them apply truths from each lesson; to show your students how to do their lesson 

This is a combination of two former workshops: "Precept Leader Training" and "Advanced Leader Training".  If you've taken "Precept" Leader Training," "More About Leading," or "Level 3 Leadership" this workshop is for you.  If you've taken "Advanced Leader Training" or "Leading Different Kinds of Lessons," you don't need this workshop.  This was formerly called "How to Lead Precept Upon Precept."

How to Lead "Precept Upon Precept" Studies for New Users - (2 Days) - Friday and Saturday:

  • This workshop qualifies participants to apply for "Precept Upon Precept" leadership
  • This workshop is for those who have not participated in Precept Upon Precept class discussions and want to lead one 
  • Learn to effectively study a "Precept Upon Precept" lesson 
  • Practice inductive study skills using Becoming a Friend of the Faithful God: A Study on Abraham, Lesson 1 
  • See how PUP Bible study results in application for life today 
  • Learn how to follow God as Abraham did 
  • Be equipped as a new leader for Precept Upon Precept discussions 
  • Understand the qualifications for becoming a Precept Upon Precept Bible Study Leader 
  • Learn how to effectively use the Leader Guides for all PUP courses to plan your discussions
  • How to Study New Testament Letters - (1 Day) - Saturday:
  • Learn observation, interpretation, and application skills for a New Testament letter 
  • Apply inductive study skills to a New Testament letter using the book of Titus 
  • Use these skills to overview a New Testament letter and observe a chapter 
  • Use a concordance for simple word studies and cross-references 
  • Formerly titled "How to Study the Bible" and "Overview and Chapter Study"

 Understanding Difficult Subjects - (3 Days) - Thursday - Saturday:

  • This workshop focuses on principles of interpretation 
  • The difficult subject for this workshop is "the baptism of the Holy Spirit" 
  • Must have completed two or more "Precept Upon Precept" courses, or the How to Study the Bible or How to Study the New Testament Letter workshops 
  • Must complete the pre-workshop study which is sent to particiapnts before the workshop 
  • Discuss an overview of Acts to observe the uses of "baptized with the Holy Spirit" in context 
  • Learn to carefully observe and interpret a book of the Bible
  • Learn when cross-references are the most helpful in the inductive Bible study process
  • Practice forming conclusions based on accurate observations