Who Is Jesus?
Learn why Jesus is central to the Christian faith and what His life, death, and resurrection mean for us today.
Learning Center
Explore biblical teaching, practical Christian resources, Bible studies, reading plans, and clear answers to common faith questions.
Welcome to the Bethany Learning Center
Whether you’re exploring Christianity for the first time, studying the Bible more deeply, or looking for practical encouragement for everyday life, we’re glad you’re here.
Our Learning Center is designed to help people grow in their understanding of God’s Word, strengthen their faith, and discover the hope, peace, and purpose found in Jesus Christ.
We invite you to explore, ask questions, and continue growing with us.
Start Here
Not sure where to begin?
We’ve created a guided path to help you explore the Christian faith one step at a time.
What Is the Bible?
Discover how Scripture reveals who God is, His plan of salvation, and how to follow Him faithfully.
What Is Salvation?
Explore God’s gift of forgiveness, new life, and hope through faith in Jesus Christ.
How Do I Pray?
Learn that prayer is an honest conversation with God and begin building a consistent prayer life.
What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus?
Understand discipleship, daily faith, and what it means to become more like Christ.
What Is the Church?
Learn why Christians worship, grow, serve, and encourage one another together.
What’s My Next Step?
Find practical next steps for worship, prayer, baptism, discipleship, and serving.
What Does It Mean?
Clear explanations of Christian words, beliefs, and practices in everyday language.
Following Jesus
Explore salvation, grace, faith, repentance, being born again, eternal life, and what it means to follow Jesus.
Explore Following JesusThe Bible
Learn what the Bible is, why Christians trust it, how to read it, and how Scripture shapes daily life.
Explore the BibleWorship & Church
Understand worship, Communion, baptism, discipleship, pastors, and why Christians meet together.
Explore Worship & ChurchChristian Living
Explore forgiveness, hope, peace, joy, love, holiness, compassion, and faithful daily living.
Explore Christian LivingChurch of the Nazarene
Learn about Wesleyan-Holiness, entire sanctification, open Communion, Alabaster, and Nazarene missions.
Explore Nazarene BeliefsEvery Article Includes
- Simple definition
- What the Bible teaches
- Why it matters today
- Frequently asked questions
- Related Scripture
- Related Learning Center articles
- Suggested next step
Bible Studies
Studying the Bible is one of the best ways to grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ.
Our Bible Studies are designed to help you understand God’s Word, apply biblical truth to everyday life, and encourage meaningful conversations with others.
Whether you study on your own, with your family, or as part of a Discipleship Class, we hope these resources strengthen your faith.
Books of the Bible
Studies through individual books including Genesis, Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, Acts, Romans, James, Revelation, and more.
Browse Book StudiesTopical Studies
Prayer, faith, grace, forgiveness, hope, peace, joy, Christian living, family, stewardship, missions, and discipleship.
Browse Topical StudiesSeasonal Studies
Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, Pentecost, and Thanksgiving resources.
Browse Seasonal StudiesSummer Adult Bible Study
Book of James
Sundays • 6:00 PM–7:00 PM
Led by Dr. Odette Pinheiro
Bible Reading Plans
Spending time in God’s Word each day helps us know Him more deeply and strengthens our faith.
Whether you’re opening the Bible for the first time or have been reading it for years, these reading plans are designed to encourage consistency, understanding, and spiritual growth.
Choose the plan that best fits where you are today, and remember that every step you take in God’s Word is a step toward knowing Him more.
Start Here
Who Is Jesus? (7 Days), Discovering God’s Love (14 Days), Foundations of Faith (21 Days), and Your First Month in the Bible (30 Days).
Start ReadingThrough the Bible
Read the Bible in One Year, Old Testament in One Year, New Testament in 90 Days, the Gospels in 30 Days, Psalms in 31 Days, and Proverbs in 31 Days.
Browse Reading PlansSeasonal Reading Plans
Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, Pentecost, and Thanksgiving reading plans.
Seasonal PlansPrayer & Christian Living
30 Days of Prayer, Finding Hope, Living in Peace, Growing in Grace, Learning to Forgive, Walking by Faith, and Becoming More Like Christ.
Prayer & Growth PlansFamily Reading Plans
Families Reading Together, Bible Stories for Children, Parents Praying for Their Children, and Family Devotions for the Week.
Family PlansContinue Growing
Reading God’s Word is not about completing a checklist—it’s about growing in your relationship with Jesus Christ.
We encourage you to read prayerfully, ask questions, and allow the Holy Spirit to guide you as you discover God’s truth each day.
Today’s Scripture
Daily Scripture
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
Psalm 119:105
Return each day for a Scripture reading, a brief devotional reflection, a prayer focus, and links to related Bible reading plans, sermons, and Learning Center articles.
Christian Living
Following Jesus affects every part of our lives.
Whether you’re navigating relationships, raising a family, making difficult decisions, facing challenges, or simply seeking to grow closer to God, Scripture offers wisdom, encouragement, and hope.
These resources are designed to help you apply biblical truth to everyday life while growing in your relationship with Jesus Christ.
Marriage & Relationships
Biblical encouragement for healthy communication, forgiveness, humility, mutual respect, and Christ-centered relationships.
Explore RelationshipsParents & Families
Praying for children, family devotions, faith at home, and parenting with grace.
Family ResourcesWork & Daily Life
Integrity, stewardship, serving others, leadership, and honoring God in everyday decisions.
Faith at WorkDifficult Seasons
Biblical encouragement for anxiety, fear, grief, loneliness, waiting, hope, and God’s peace.
Find EncouragementSpiritual Growth
Prayer, grace, trust, spiritual disciplines, sharing faith, and becoming more like Christ.
Grow SpirituallyFaith in Everyday Life
Each week, the Learning Center will highlight one practical article connected to everyday experiences or the church calendar.
Prayer Resources
Prayer is one of God’s greatest gifts. It is how we worship Him, thank Him, seek His guidance, bring Him our concerns, and grow in our relationship with Him.
Whether you’re learning to pray for the first time or have prayed for many years, we hope these resources encourage and strengthen your prayer life.
Start Here
If you’re new to prayer, don’t worry about finding the perfect words. God invites us to come to Him honestly, with confidence, humility, and faith.
How Do I Pray?Prayer Topics
Why pray, the Lord’s Prayer, praying through Scripture, healing, family, community, fasting, thanksgiving, and difficult seasons.
Explore Prayer TopicsPrayer Guides
Daily, morning, evening, weekly, monthly, Advent, Lent, Holy Week, Thanksgiving, and Christmas prayer guides.
Prayer GuidesFriday Prayer
Join us every Friday from 12:00 PM–1:00 PM as we pray together for our church, community, nation, and the needs of others.
Join Friday PrayerPrayer Journals
Printable Prayer Journal, Daily Prayer Log, Gratitude Journal, Scripture Memory Cards, and Prayer List Template.
Prayer Downloads30 Days of Prayer
A guided experience with daily Scripture, a devotional thought, focused prayer, practical application, and reflection.
Begin 30 Days of PrayerChurch of the Nazarene
Bethany Church of the Nazarene is part of the worldwide Church of the Nazarene, a global family of churches serving in more than 160 world areas.
Together we are committed to sharing the hope of Jesus Christ through evangelism, discipleship, compassionate ministry, education, church planting, and missions.
We invite you to explore these official resources to learn more about our denomination and its ministry around the world.
Our Beliefs
Learn more about the Articles of Faith and the biblical convictions that shape the Church of the Nazarene.
Explore Our BeliefsGlobal Missions
Discover how Nazarenes serve around the world through church planting, evangelism, education, healthcare, disaster response, and compassionate ministry.
Global MissionsCompassionate Ministries
Learn how the Church of the Nazarene responds to disasters, poverty, hunger, clean water needs, refugee care, education, and community development.
Compassionate MinistriesDiscipleship Ministries
Explore discipleship resources for children, youth, adults, families, and local churches that encourage lifelong spiritual growth.
Discipleship ResourcesNazarene News
Stay informed about ministry, missions, education, and stories of God’s work around the world.
Nazarene NewsAlabaster Fund
Learn how Alabaster supports land and buildings for worship, learning, medical care, and ministry around the world.
Learn About AlabasterMeet Our Missionaries
As Bethany develops or confirms missionary partnerships, this section will feature missionary profiles, prayer requests, supported world areas, videos, updates, and newsletters when available.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become a Christian?
Becoming a Christian begins by placing your faith in Jesus Christ. Salvation is God’s gift of grace, offered through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. We invite you to learn more, ask questions, and speak with one of our pastors if you’d like to explore this important decision.
Where should I begin reading the Bible?
We recommend starting with the Gospel of John, followed by Mark, Luke, and Matthew. Our Bible Reading Plans and Bible Studies are also excellent places to begin.
How do I pray?
Prayer is simply talking with God. You don’t need special words or perfect prayers. God invites us to come to Him honestly, trusting that He hears us and cares for us.
Why should I attend church?
God designed us to grow in faith together. Worship, biblical teaching, prayer, and Christian community encourage us as we follow Jesus Christ.
What if I still have questions?
Questions are welcome at Bethany. We’d be honored to talk with you, pray with you, or help you explore the Christian faith at your own pace.
New to Following Jesus?
If you’ve recently placed your faith in Jesus Christ, we’re celebrating with you!
Following Jesus is the beginning of a lifelong journey of growing in faith, discovering God’s purpose, and learning to live as one of His disciples.
We’re here to help you take those next steps.
- Begin reading the Bible.
- Pray each day.
- Worship regularly.
- Attend a Discipleship Class.
- Learn about baptism.
- Connect with a pastor or mature Christian.
- Continue learning through the Learning Center.
Keep Growing
Learning about God is a lifelong journey.
We pray these resources help you know Jesus Christ more deeply, understand His Word more clearly, and experience His hope, peace, and purpose every day.
Wherever you are on your journey of faith, we’re grateful you’re here—and we have a place for you at Bethany.
