The mission of the Christian Education Ministry at Oceanview UMC is to teach the Truth, facilitate spiritual and personal growth, and help develop and nurture Christian relationships.

For adults we seek to do this by providing a forum for learning, sharing, and growing with God's word and direction; for discovering spiritual gifts; and for using these gifts to develop relationships within the church and community.

We have several Sunday morning opportunities at 10:00 a.m.

Adult Bible Studies uses the International Lessons Series which is a comprehensive curriculum that helps adults focus on the Word of God and reflect on personal, family, church and community concerns.  This group is lead by Verlin Thompson and meets in Room 49.

A group that studies a book related to spiritual issues meets in the choir room and is lead by Linda Jordan, Oceanview's Music Director.

At different times other class including Parenting, Purpose Driven Life, Marriage and Family Issues, Stress Management, and Short Term Bible study are offered.

Week-Day Small Groups

TLC Group - Travelers in the Dust meets every other Monday at 7:00 p.m. in various homes.  Call Harold Marting at 745-4166 for more information.

Prayer Group meets every Monday at 6:30 p.m. in room 56 at the church.  Everyone is welcome.  This is a time of intercessory prayer.

Grief Support Group is for anyone experiencing grief do to any kind of loss.  Join Rev. Betty and Dr. Candace Firth in REV. Betty's office Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.

Disciple Bible Study groups meet weekly with new classes forming each fall.  Disciple is an in-depth Bible study, divided between the Old Testament and the New Testament.  It takes participants from Genesis through Revelation prompting them to consider the human condition and become better disciples.  These groups meet at different times during the week.  Contact Rev. Betty Kniss for more information.

Managing Our Finances God's Way meets Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in room 49 at the church.  God wants us to be financially free because he has a plan and a purpose for our lives. This group helps you learn more about how you can better manage your money so that you are free from financial bondage.  Join Verlin Thompson.  For more information contact the church.

Other groups are formed as there is need or leadership comes forward.  Lenten and Advent groups are offered during those seasons.