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G.I.F.T. (Growing in Faith Together)

What questions do you wrestle with in your faith? How can you deepen your relationship with God? What are we called to do in this world as Christians? This is a time when adults of all ages gather together to learn, share, and grow in their faith. A variety of different series and opportunities are planned throughout the year and are offered from different ministries within Southminster like Creation Care, Discipling, Mission & Social Justice.

G.I.F.T. Hour

Upcoming Events

Past G.I.F.T. Series
Video Recordings

Cloud of Witness Feature

Featured Cloud of Witness Faith Story for October/November 2026

For October/November we are featuring Bob Haas. Bob writes, “Sharon and I have been members of Southminster Church since 2006. We have been known for closing the last two churches that we’ve gone to. I have been an elder and deacon at those churches and a deacon at Southminster. We moved from Chicago, after fifty years, to Elgin three years ago to be closer to our two daughters. I have always felt that God has been with us in all the ups and downs and that He always will.”

See for yourself with his story: Link to Bob Haas August 17, 2025

In His Footsteps

“In His Footsteps” by Max Lucado

Sunday 11:15 AM GIFT Hour Series

In this study you will travel with Max through Capernaum, Galilee, Bethany, Jerusalem, and more. As Max weaves together insights from his own travels to Israel with teaching from his bestselling books, he will guide you to walk where Jesus walked and ponder the promises he made.

God has more in store for you than you can imagine! This study will provide you an encounter with the life-altering Holy One as you follow in the footsteps of the Savior through the Holy Land.

Dates and lessons this fall:

September 27: Capernaum: Following Jesus When You Doubt Click for Video
October 4: Sea of Galilee: Following Jesus in Your Storms Click for Video & Handout
October 11: Garden Tomb: Following Jesus When You Need Hope Click for Video & Handout
October 18: Temple Steps: Following Jesus . . . And Only Jesus Click for Video
October 25: Mount of Beatitudes: Following Jesus When You Worry Click for Video
November 1: Caesarea by the Sea: Following Jesus When You Need Grace Click for Video & Handout

Inspiring Songs

SPECIAL GIFT HOUR: Sunday, July 19

It has been suggested to our Discipleship team that it might be fun and uplifting to have people share worship songs that inspire their faith. July 19, three of our team will share a song which inspires them: