Ministry 212 – Fall 26

Anchor Bible College

Ministry 212

Learn how to lead Bible studies with clarity, confidence, and faithfulness to Scripture. Develop practical skills for preparing lessons, guiding discussion, and helping others engage deeply with God’s Word. Are you ready to embark on this journey?

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Sep. 3 – Oct. 15 (2026)

No Break Week for 7-Week Course

Thursdays: 5pm-7pm

Once-Weekly Classes. Room 105

Ypsilanti, Michigan

In Person at Hope Community Church

$225

FREE for New Anchor Students. $75 per credit hour for returning students

Course Description

Ministry 212 – How to Lead a Bible Study (1 credit)

This course equips students with the practical skills and biblical foundations needed to lead effective small group Bible studies. Topics include selecting and preparing study materials, facilitating group discussion, handling difficult questions, and fostering an environment of genuine engagement with Scripture. Students will explore various approaches to inductive Bible study and learn to guide participants through observation, interpretation, and application of biblical texts. Student learning will be evaluated based on weekly reading reflections, a facilitation practicum in which each student leads a portion of a group study, and a final portfolio containing a complete four-week Bible study plan with discussion guides.

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Classroom Discussion

Weekly Reading Reflections

Bible Study Practicum

Bible Study Portfolio

Required Materials:

Bible (unless otherwise specified, you may use the translation of your choice)
- Lecture notes and quiz blanks will use the ESV translation.

Prerequisites:

None

Instructor

Dan TaylorMinistry 212 Instructor

Dan Taylor grew up in Northern Michigan. He played baseball at Grand Rapids Community College and later attended Eastern Michigan University where he studied mathematics and physics, ultimately earning a master’s degree in mathematics. Dan has spent over ten years in industry focused on artificial intelligence applications within autonomous vehicles and medicine. He also serves as a Sunday School teacher and home Bible study shepherd. In addition to Dan’s board member role at Anchor, he has served as an adjunct instructor following the completion of his master’s degree in biblical studies from Moody Theological Seminary in the Fall of 2024. Dan and his wife have lived in metro-Detroit for over 15 years and have six children.

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