Never read the Bible the same way again! Women’s Ministry at Immanuel invites you to experience the joy and transforming power of not just reading but digging deep – really studying God’s Word. It is God’s Word, His invitation to know Him and see life in and through His Son, Jesus Christ. When we study the Word, we find truth, help, and hope that motivates us to love God more. When we love Him, we obey Him. As we obey Him, our thinking, behavior, and attitudes are transformed! Whether you are new to Bible Study or not, come and be part of a group of women who set aside time each week to study God’s word, encourage, pray for, and support one another.
Immanuel offers women a variety of Bible study groups that meet during the week on the Immanuel campus and online. Morning and evening studies are available with childcare for most that meet at Immanuel. All classes begin the week of September 10 unless otherwise noted.
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Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.
— Ephesians 4:15-16
Morning Studies
RomansSecond & fourth Monday mornings in Fairfax Station
Join us this year as we continue Dan Crabtree’s study—Romans: The Glorious Gospel of God. As he states, God has packed a lifetime of radiant truth into this letter. Undoubtedly, the density of truth is great! Beginning with chapter 9 and building off what we learned from the first eight chapters, we will complete our study of Paul’s letter. The second half of this book, like many of Paul’s writings, will challenge us to live differently in light of the transforming truth of the gospel. Thus, our goal should be the same as Paul’s—May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. (Romans 15:5-7).
NOTE—All are welcome even if you did not participate in last year’s study.
Begins September 25
9:30-11:30am
Wendy Blackwell, Darlene Crabtree, & Emily Manley, Leaders
($10)
NOTE—All are welcome even if you did not participate in last year’s study.
Begins September 25
9:30-11:30am
Wendy Blackwell, Darlene Crabtree, & Emily Manley, Leaders
($10)
GalatiansFirst & third Monday mornings in Burke
It was about A.D. 50, less than 20 years after the resurrection of Jesus and the subsequent establishment of the Church following Pentecost, and already false teaching regarding the Gospel was taking hold in the new churches. In his letter to the church he founded in Galatia, Paul confronted the heresies of the Judaizers and pointed the Galatian Christians back to the pure Gospel: justification by faith alone in Christ alone.
In this year-long study of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, we will combine inductive study of the text with companion discussion questions from The Free Gospel of Grace by John Nielson and Philip Ryken. Our goal is to observe, interpret, and apply the historical, doctrinal, and practical truths of Paul’s letter that are so relevant in our post-Christian world. In our study, we will unfold the ministry of Paul, the authentic apostle of the New Testament church, examine the doctrine of justification by faith apart from works, and apply the practical exhortation in Chapters 5-6 of living by the Spirit.
Begins September 18
9:30-11:30am
Marty Crabtree & Michelle Boady, Leaders
($16)
In this year-long study of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, we will combine inductive study of the text with companion discussion questions from The Free Gospel of Grace by John Nielson and Philip Ryken. Our goal is to observe, interpret, and apply the historical, doctrinal, and practical truths of Paul’s letter that are so relevant in our post-Christian world. In our study, we will unfold the ministry of Paul, the authentic apostle of the New Testament church, examine the doctrine of justification by faith apart from works, and apply the practical exhortation in Chapters 5-6 of living by the Spirit.
Begins September 18
9:30-11:30am
Marty Crabtree & Michelle Boady, Leaders
($16)
God of Deliverance
A Study of Exodus 1-18Wednesday mornings in Lorton
A Study of Exodus 1-18Wednesday mornings in Lorton
In this verse-by-verse study of Exodus 1–18, Jen Wilkin shows us that Israel’s story is our story: the same God who delivered Israel also delivers all those He loves from slavery to sin and from service to the pharaohs of this world. He lifts our eyes to the promised land He has prepared where we dwell with I AM and worship Him as the one true God.
Begins September 27
9:30-11:30am
Patty Stratton & Nicole Cockrell, Leaders
($20)
Begins September 27
9:30-11:30am
Patty Stratton & Nicole Cockrell, Leaders
($20)
The Significant Woman
Pursuing God and His Unique Design for Your LifeWednesday mornings at Immanuel
Pursuing God and His Unique Design for Your LifeWednesday mornings at Immanuel
The Significant Woman course is a biblically based, life-coaching discipleship resource for women. Its goal is to help women understand how they are uniquely designed and equipped to accomplish what God has called them to do. As you work through the course, you will come to appreciate the way God has designed you and your life. You will be encouraged and supported by other women as you search the Scriptures together and pray for one another. No matter what season of life you’re in, this course will help you experience a renewed passion for living, a more intimate relationship with God, and a stronger sense of God’s unique plan for your life. Participants will be assigned homework to complete prior to class (reading and complete life coaching tools.)
Begins September 27
9:30-11:30am
Enid Orr, Angie Hemingway, Leaders
($30)
Begins September 27
9:30-11:30am
Enid Orr, Angie Hemingway, Leaders
($30)
Abide
1, 2 & 3 John
CLASS IS FULLWednesday mornings at Immanuel
1, 2 & 3 John
CLASS IS FULLWednesday mornings at Immanuel
How can we hold onto assurance of our faith? How can we discern the truth from a lie? How can we know God loves us? In these three short letters, the apostle John reminds an early church facing division, deception, and doubt to hold fast to what they know and to live like they believe it. And he reminds us, as well. In this 10-session Bible study on the letters of 1, 2, and 3, John, Jen Wilkin helps you see how two thousand years later, his words call to Christians in similar challenges to recall a great salvation and to abide in the truth.
Begins September 13
9:30-11:30am
Beth Azer & Sarah Pinkley, Leaders
($20)
Begins September 13
9:30-11:30am
Beth Azer & Sarah Pinkley, Leaders
($20)
A Divided Heart… A Divided Nation
1 Kings 1-15 & 2 Chronicles 1-13
(Precept study)Wednesday mornings at Immanuel & ONLINE
1 Kings 1-15 & 2 Chronicles 1-13
(Precept study)Wednesday mornings at Immanuel & ONLINE
What happens when your heart is divided? What lessons can we learn for our lives today from the examples of Solomon, Rehoboam, Jeroboam and Abijam? What does God do when His people trust their own judgment and disobey Him? The Old Testament reveals God’s awesome majesty, holy character and works. We will look at the kings of Israel and understand how their reigns affect Israel’s relationship to God and how He responds to His covenant people. You will see and understand God’s message to His people through the voices of His prophets during those times. We will understand how lessons from their lives and leadership can apply to our lives and walk with the Lord.
Begins September 13
9:30-11:45am
Barbara Faught, Leader
($20)
Begins September 13
9:30-11:45am
Barbara Faught, Leader
($20)
The Life of David: A Man After God’s Own Heart
A study of I & II Samuel and Selected PsalmsWednesday mornings at Immanuel
A study of I & II Samuel and Selected PsalmsWednesday mornings at Immanuel
This yearlong study in I & II Samuel will help you behold the character of the LORD and what it looks like to follow, love, and reflect His heart through the mountain tops of victory and the valleys of disappointment, suffering, and failure. We will provide you with an ESV Scripture Journal and a three-ring binder for notes and weekly homework questions provided by the teacher(s). There will be a teaching time each week followed by small group discussion and prayer time ending with whole group worship. (Year-long study)
Begins September 13
9:30-11:30am
Jody Lubenec Leader
($20)
Begins September 13
9:30-11:30am
Jody Lubenec Leader
($20)
Apologetics: Engaging the CultureWednesday mornings at Immanuel
This course will equip women to be discerning about the lies and empty deceit of our culture by providing tools to help you engage on various, relevant issues of the day. Learning Biblically-sound answers will help women navigate this world’s minefield with confidence and grace and enable you to accurately articulate the truth of the Gospel, particularly as we work to raise the next generation.
Begins September 13
9:30-11:30am
Robin Fouse & Sarah Giddens, Leaders
($15)
Begins September 13
9:30-11:30am
Robin Fouse & Sarah Giddens, Leaders
($15)
Steadfast – A Study of JamesThursday mornings at Immanuel
Faithfulness regardless of our circumstances. That’s what it means to be steadfast. But in a world where so much can undermine our faith and pull us off track, steadfastness is often a rare and elusive trait. James’s letter provides wisdom in our suffering and sickness, our trials and temptations, our wealth and poverty, our ups and downs. He confronts our sin, our speech, and our pride. He encourages believers to have a more resilient and concrete faith: not just to hear the word, but to do it. Using the study guide by Courtney Doctor, we will sharpen our skills in observing, interpreting, and applying the text in both large group and table group discussion. Join us in the call to persevere as we see that God’s steadfast love is the ultimate source of our steadfast faith.
Begins September 14
9:15-11:30am
Kathy Holley, Deshua Joyce, & Laura Fay, Leaders
($15)
Begins September 14
9:15-11:30am
Kathy Holley, Deshua Joyce, & Laura Fay, Leaders
($15)
Romans Part 2
Chapters 6-8 (Precept Study)Thursday mornings at Immanuel & ONLINE
Chapters 6-8 (Precept Study)Thursday mornings at Immanuel & ONLINE
Free from the guilt and power of sin, but what about the flesh? Discover how justification by faith relates to day by day living through the Holy Spirit's power - the amazing process of sanctification (Romans 6 - 8).
Begins September 14
9:15-11:45am
Debi Davis, Leader
($25)
Begins September 14
9:15-11:45am
Debi Davis, Leader
($25)
Evening Studies
Gospel of John - CLASS IS FULLTuesday evenings at Immanuel
John (the Apostle) writes “Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” (John 20:30-31 ESV). John provides two primary themes in his purpose statement: belief and life. This study will dive deep into the “signs” that John did write about and how they relate to the primary themes of belief and life. If you are new in your understanding of who Jesus was/is or have received decades of teaching, this study will provide an opportunity to study and discuss John’s eye witness account of who Jesus is, his life, and what “life in his name” is. This is full year study (Fall 2023 – Spring 2024) of John’s Gospel, using observation of what the text says, interpreting its meaning, and discovering it’s meaning to our lives (inductive study method).
Begins September 12
7:00-8:30pm
Debbie Rafi, Leader
($10)
Begins September 12
7:00-8:30pm
Debbie Rafi, Leader
($10)
Colossians - CLASS IS FULLTuesday evenings at Immanuel
Paul’s letter to the Colossians is an attempt to restore the Messiah to the center of their lives. He writes of the absolute supremacy of Jesus Christ - Solo Christo. He then applies this truth to how they live out their lives. This is an inductive study with group discussion and an emphasis on how ‘Christ alone’ should impact our lives.
Begins September 12
7:00-8:30pm
Cindy Benson & Charlene Chesley, Leaders
($10)
Begins September 12
7:00-8:30pm
Cindy Benson & Charlene Chesley, Leaders
($10)
When You Pray - CLASS IS FULLTuesday evenings at Immanuel
WHEN YOU PRAY is a verse-by-verse study of six prayer passages in God’s Word designed not as a formula for “how to pray” but as an invitation to “listen in” as fellow believers model the act of prayer for us. We will learn that prayer is so much more than asking God for things – it is about a conversation with our Heavenly Father, every single prayer a means of positioning ourselves to hear from God and know Him more.
Six different authors will help us unpack the Scripture passages to show us that when we pray, our faith is strengthened and our love for Jesus grows deep:
Your Kingdom Come (The Lord’s Prayer) Kelly Minter;
My Heart Rejoices in the Lord (Hannah’s Prayer) Jackie Hill Perry;
Your Works are Wondrous (Psalm 139) Jen Wilkin;
How Long, Oh Lord? (Prayers of Lament) Jennifer Rothschild;
May You Be Filled (Paul’s Prayers in Ephesians) Jada Edwards;
May They Be One (Jesus’ Prayer) Kristi McLellan
Begins September 12
7:00-8:30pm
Lisa Hartman, Leader
($20)
Six different authors will help us unpack the Scripture passages to show us that when we pray, our faith is strengthened and our love for Jesus grows deep:
Your Kingdom Come (The Lord’s Prayer) Kelly Minter;
My Heart Rejoices in the Lord (Hannah’s Prayer) Jackie Hill Perry;
Your Works are Wondrous (Psalm 139) Jen Wilkin;
How Long, Oh Lord? (Prayers of Lament) Jennifer Rothschild;
May You Be Filled (Paul’s Prayers in Ephesians) Jada Edwards;
May They Be One (Jesus’ Prayer) Kristi McLellan
Begins September 12
7:00-8:30pm
Lisa Hartman, Leader
($20)
The Significant Woman
Pursuing God and His Unique Design for Your LifeTuesday evenings at Immanuel
Pursuing God and His Unique Design for Your LifeTuesday evenings at Immanuel
The Significant Woman course is a biblically based, life-coaching discipleship resource for women. Its goal is to help women understand how they are uniquely designed and equipped to accomplish what God has called them to do. As you work through the course, you will come to appreciate the way God has designed you and your life. You will be encouraged and supported by other women as you search the Scriptures together and pray for one another. No matter what season of life you’re in, this course will help you experience a renewed passion for living, a more intimate relationship with God, and a stronger sense of God’s unique plan for your life.
Begins September 26
7:00-8:30pm
Enid Orr, Leader
($30)
Begins September 26
7:00-8:30pm
Enid Orr, Leader
($30)
God of Deliverance
Exodus 1-18
CLASS IS FULLTuesday evenings at Immanuel & ONLINE
Exodus 1-18
CLASS IS FULLTuesday evenings at Immanuel & ONLINE
Join us on Tuesday Evening for Community and Conversations- Hybrid Zoom/In Person Bible Study. This is a 10-week study that we will take 20 weeks to complete. One week we will discuss the homework for the lesson. The next week we will watch and discuss the video teaching. We will meet on Zoom the first three Tuesday’s of each month and the fourth Tuesday we will meet in person at Immanuel.
Jen Wilkin will show us that Israel’s story is our story: the same God who delivered Israel also delivers all those He loves from slavery to sin and from service to the pharaohs of this world. He lifts our eyes to the promised land He has prepared where we dwell with I AM and worship Him as the one true God.
Begins September 19
HYBRID ONLINE/IN PERSON ONCE A MONTH, 7:00-8:30pm
Maribeth Lindemuth, Leader
($20)
Jen Wilkin will show us that Israel’s story is our story: the same God who delivered Israel also delivers all those He loves from slavery to sin and from service to the pharaohs of this world. He lifts our eyes to the promised land He has prepared where we dwell with I AM and worship Him as the one true God.
Begins September 19
HYBRID ONLINE/IN PERSON ONCE A MONTH, 7:00-8:30pm
Maribeth Lindemuth, Leader
($20)
1 Corinthians (Spanish study)Tuesday evenings at Immanuel
Are denominations biblical? For what sins can a person be excommunicated from church? Is it right for a believer to take another believer to court? What place is given to marriage in the New Testament? Should women wear head coverings in church gatherings? What is the gift of tongues? What will our resurrected bodies be like? These are just some of the questions Paul addresses in his first letter to the Corinthians. And you’ll want to know the answers, not just for yourself, but to explain them to others as well. This letter was originally written to answer certain questions that arose in the church in Corinth. But many of these issues persist among us and will continue to do so until the end of the age. Therefore, the message of 1 Corinthians is both current and eternal, from start to finish.
There is no cost for this Bible study, but the study guide (1Corintios by Emmaus) is available for purchase in our Bookstore. (This study will be taught in Spanish.)
Begins September 5
7:00-9:00pm
Ana Ugalde & Liz Zalles, Leaders
There is no cost for this Bible study, but the study guide (1Corintios by Emmaus) is available for purchase in our Bookstore. (This study will be taught in Spanish.)
Begins September 5
7:00-9:00pm
Ana Ugalde & Liz Zalles, Leaders
CHILDCARE IS PROVIDED TO WOMEN MEETING ON CAMPUS AS FOLLOWS:
Tuesday Evenings: Birth through 6th grade;
Wednesday Mornings: Birth through 5th grade;*
Thursday Mornings: Birth through kindergarten
Cost: $35 per child per semester
All children must be registered online prior to attending. For more information contact Jenny Britton at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
*Wednesday Morning Bible Study Childcare for 1st-5th Grades: Although this class is being provided for families who homeschool children, no academic instruction will take place.
