STS Bible Training for Women seeks to equip women in the small places of New England to study the Bible for themselves and help others do the same.

The heart of Small Town Summits is to see the small places of New England filled with gospel-centered, community-engaged churches and Christian workers, for the glory of God. STS Bible Training for Women is one way we hope to fulfill that mission. By offering one-day Bible training seminars, STS Bible Training for Women seeks to equip women in the small places of New England to study the Bible for themselves and help others learn to do the same.

Machias, ME

March 23rd 2024

On March 23rd, 2024 Small Town Summits will host our fourth “Small Town Summits Bible Training For Women.” This event will equip women in the small places to study narratives in the Bible for themselves and help others do the same.

We will meet at Machias Valley Baptist Church at 8 Broadway St, Machias, ME.

Bible Training for Women

How to study a Narrative

God has chosen to reveal his character and redemptive plan through the Bible, including the events of history we find recorded. In fact, over 40% of the Bible is comprised of narratives. But sometimes it's hard to know how to study and apply the stories we read. We may wrestle with questions like, ”How do specific stories fit in the overall narrative of the Bible? How do we rightly apply a narrative that happened thousands of years ago to the here and now? Are the narratives in the Bible merely “moral” examples for us to learn from, or is there more for us to see?” On March 23rd, join us as we learn what it looks like to study a narrative by digging into Exodus 1 and 2. As we spend the day walking through these narratives, we will learn and practice a variety of skills that will help us better understand how to study and apply the stories of the Bible to our lives.

We invite women of all ages to join us! This is a great opportunity for women who are interested in learning to lead a Bible study; women who want to implement Bible study into their discipleship relationships; and women who simply want to learn how to better study the Bible on their own. Our desire is that this would not only benefit those who attend, but also the local churches they are a part of, all for the glory of God.

Schedule

8.30-9am -Arrival and coffee
9-9.30am - Session #1 “Welcome, Worship & the Heart of Bible Study”
9.30-10.30am - Session #2 “The what and how of Narrative”
10.30-10.45am - Break
10.45-12.00pm - Session #3 “The Inductive Process in Exodus 1”
12.00-1.00pm - Lunch
1.00-2.00 pm - Breakout groups - “Practicing the Inductive Process in Exodus 2”
2.00-2.45 pm - Session #4 - Choose from two options
- “Leading Others Through an Inductive Study” - Want to lead a group of women through an inductive study but unsure how to go about it? In this session we will learn how to lead a group through a passage that will be constructive and beneficial to all. We will discuss group dynamics, pitfalls to avoid, and how to write discussion questions that will help women to discover and discuss the truths in God’s Word.
- “How to Read the Bible One-to-one” - One-to-one Bible reading is a simple yet powerful method in which two people dive into God’s Word and come out on the other side closer to God and one another. In this session we will be learning the how-to of reading the Bible with another by walking through a simple process that requires little preparation or foreknowledge of the Bible.
2.50 -3.30pm - Q&A and closing

(Schedule subject to change)

FAQ

Will there be prep work?

You will be sent prep work a month before the event to begin to familiarize you with the skills and content we will be studying.

Will lunch be provided?

Yes, lunch is part of your registration fee. There will also be a gluten-free option when you register.

Can I come with a group?

Yes, individuals and groups are welcome! If you are registering a group of women, please be sure to include each registrants name and information.

What is your refund policy?

There will be no refunds. If you are unable to attend, please contact smalltownsummits@gmail.com so that we can open your spot to another on the waiting list.

If you have any other questions, please contact us at smalltownsummits@gmail.com.

Meet the Team

OLIVIA RUHL

Olivia Ruhl lives in Alton, NH, where she serves alongside Ben Ruhl in church ministry. Though the New England region is now home, life has taken her to the West Coast, South, Midwest, and overseas. Prior to Alton, Olivia attended Moody Bible Institute and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary for ministry training.

Charla DeJager

Charla serves on the Women’s Ministry Team at BeFree Community Church in Alton, NH. She and her husband, John, worked on staff with CRU, facilitating the Jesus Film Project in Eastern Europe before moving to New England. They joined the BeFree Alton campus in 2006 when it was planted. They have 5 children.

Elizabeth Burns

Liz Burns lives in Concord, NH where she worships and serves at her local church, River of Grace. Prior to Concord, Liz served for 8 years as the Women’s Discipleship Coordinator at Rivertown Church in Brattleboro, VT. Her heart beats for the local church, discipleship, and for equipping women to serve the Lord in the places that God has called them to throughout New England.