Lessons to form your faith and empower you to carry the kingdom. Grow in loop.
FORMA is biblical teaching, practical formation, and spirit-led discipleship - on demand, anywhere. FORMA is a learning platform created for people connected to The Rock Family in Huntsville. All classes are available at no cost to Rock members, leaders, and Rock College alumni.
To keep access limited to our church family, enrollment requires a one-time access code. If you’re connected to The Rock and need a code, email sjackson@therockfwc.org and we’ll get you set up.
Have you ever longed for clarity in a world full of noise?
Have you ever wanted to grow in your faith but weren't sure where to start?
Have you ever felt unsure how to live your faith out in a hurting world?
Have you ever wished your spiritual life had more depth, courage, or clarity?
Have you ever wondered what it means to bring God's kingdom into real places of need?
Have you ever longed for clarity in a world full of noise? Have you ever wanted to grow in your faith but weren't sure where to start? Have you ever felt unsure how to live your faith out in a hurting world? Have you ever wished your spiritual life had more depth, courage, or clarity? Have you ever wondered what it means to bring God's kingdom into real places of need?
What is FORMA?
A catalog of classes designed to help you grow in your pursuit of Jesus, form your character, and empower you to do Kingdom work.
Our digital discipleship platform is designed to help you follow Jesus with depth, clarity, and conviction. Through short-form video courses, Bible teaching, and practical formation pathways, we equip you to grow as a disciple wherever you are - at work, at home, or on the go.
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BATTLE FOR THE BIBLE
Understand how Scripture came to us and why it still stands firm in a world full of questions.
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SPEAKING IN TONGUES
Explore the biblical, historical, and practical foundations of praying in the Spirit with clarity and confidence.
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CULTIVATING YOUR CALLING
Discover how God shapes your purpose and learn to recognize, steward, and grow the gifts He’s placed in you.
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SPIRITUAL GIFTS I
Gain a grounded overview of the gifts of the Spirit and learn how they function in the life of a believer.
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COMING SOON
Go deeper into practicing spiritual gifts with wisdom, maturity, and love for the body of Christ.
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ADVANCING THE KINGDOM
See how God’s mission unfolds locally and globally—and discover your place in bringing His kingdom to the world.
COURSE SPOTLIGHT:
ADVANCING THE KINGDOM
Advancing the Kingdom is a dynamic, in-house course on global and local missions taught by Rock pastors and leaders - Missions Pastors Jenny and Thor Erlingsson, Missions Director Leah Perez, Theologian-in-Residence Pastor Sherei Lopez Jackson, Director of Expression Pastor Reese Mitchell, Lead Pastor Scott Silcox, Manna House Director Fran Fluhler, and Refinery Director Alicia Gale. This course is not just about missions “out there,” but about learning to live a fully surrendered, Spirit-led life that carries the gospel into every space you inhabit. Together, we’ll explore the biblical foundations of God’s mission, draw from powerful moments in church history, and gain practical tools for living intentionally and missionally every day. By the end, you’ll be equipped to meaningfully participate in God’s redemptive work - locally, globally, and in the ordinary rhythms of your life.
CHOOSE A COURSE
Browse our growing library and find the topic that resonates.
WATCH AT YOUR OWN PACE
Short lessons you can fit into busy, everyday life.
GROW WITH THE ROCK IN PERSON
Apply what you learn in groups, teams, and pop-up intensives on class topics.
FORMA CLASS CATALOG
This full catalog will be available soon. In the meantime, check out our preview courses: Advancing the Kingdom, Speaking in Tongues, Spiritual Gifts I and II, Battle for the Bible, Cultivating your Calling, and Why Christianity is Good for the World.
PRESENCE
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Is the modern expression of speaking in tongues rooted in church history? In this Hot Topic, Layla Nahavandi takes you on a 2,000-year journey through the Early Church, the Medieval era, the Reformation, and into the modern global Church to answer that question with clarity and depth. You’ll explore how believers across centuries have understood, practiced, and taught on the gift of tongues. This class offers a thoughtful, Spirit-aware look at one of the most discussed gifts in Scripture and how it has shaped the people of God through every generation.
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In a world that feels shaken and uncertain, many of us are hungry for a deeper strength - something rooted, steady, and truly transformative. In this class, we explore the ancient practices of the Church - prayer, silence, fasting, Scripture, and Spirit-led rhythms - and learn how they can ground us in the presence of Jesus in a loud and busy modern world. A “modern monk” isn’t someone escaping culture, but someone being shaped by the Spirit to carry God’s presence into every sphere of life. Across our diverse community, we’ll discover together how these practices create a life that is whole, resilient, and fully alive in the Kingdom.
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God has designed His church to be powerful, unified, and effective - and He equips us through the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit. In this class, we take a fresh look at what the gifts are, why they matter, and how the Spirit empowers ordinary believers to carry the presence of Jesus into every part of life. Pastor John will guide you through a simple and transformative pathway: discovering your gifts, developing them with wisdom, and deploying them for Kingdom impact. You’ll also receive a free Spiritual Gifts Test to help you begin identifying how God has uniquely wired you to build up the body of Christ.
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Spiritual Gifts II builds on the foundation of Spiritual Gifts I, taking you deeper into how the Holy Spirit equips the Church to bring the good news of Jesus to the world. In this course, Pastor John unpacks each gift found in Scripture with clarity and practical insight, helping you recognize how the Spirit is already moving in and through your life. You’ll learn what your gifts mean, how they function, and how to use them with confidence and maturity in a real-world, Kingdom-focused way. If you haven’t already, be sure to take the free Spiritual Gifts Test to begin identifying the gifts God has placed in you.
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Prayer is the most powerful and fruitful thing a follower of Jesus can do, yet it’s often the first thing our busy lives push aside. This course offers a clear, practical, and inspiring introduction to prayer—rooted in Scripture, grounded theologically, and fueled by the presence of the Holy Spirit. You’ll explore how prayer unfolds across the Old and New Testaments, learn the four core types of prayer, and discover how praying God’s promises shapes us from the inside out. Whether you’re new to prayer or longing to go deeper, this class will help you cultivate a vibrant, joy-filled, Spirit-led life of communion with the Father.
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School of the Prophets is a dynamic teaching series where John Finochio guides you through the prophetic ministry found in both the Old and New Testaments. This course explores how God speaks, how prophecy functions in the life of the Church, and how believers can grow in discernment and clarity as they hear His voice. Rooted in Scripture and empowered by the Holy Spirit, each session will help you understand the prophetic with confidence and wisdom. Whether you’re new to the prophetic or ready to grow deeper, this series will equip you to walk faithfully and boldly in this vital ministry.
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Worship isn’t about styles, songs, or preferences - it’s about offering our whole lives to God and being transformed in His presence. In this course, we explore the biblical story of worship from Genesis to Revelation, seeing how God has always been restoring His people to the kind of worship He intended in the beginning. You’ll learn what true worship is, why it matters, and how encountering God reshapes us from the inside out. This class will deepen your understanding of worship and invite you into a lifestyle that honors God far beyond a Sunday service.
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Worship II takes you deep into the storyline of Scripture as Nathan traces Old Testament worship and shows how it becomes the foundation for worship in the New Testament. By following how the apostles use the Old Testament, this course offers a powerful framework shift for understanding what worship truly is and how God forms His people through it. It’s one of our most theologically shaping classes, helping believers see worship with fresh eyes and renewed clarity. We highly recommend it for anyone involved in worship ministry, as well as pastors and church leaders who want to build a biblical vision for worship in the Church.
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Worship III focuses on how worship shapes the life and mission of the Church. John unpacks the power, priority, purpose, and passion of worship, then moves into practical teaching on worship leading, corporate gatherings, and the essential rhythms that form a worshipping community. This course bridges theology and practice, helping believers understand not just why we worship, but how to cultivate Spirit-filled worship in everyday church life. Whether you’re a pastor, worship leader, or follower of Jesus, you’ll walk away with tools to strengthen both your personal worship and the worship culture of your church.
FORMATION
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Battle for the Bible is a foundational course designed to strengthen your confidence in Scripture in a time when its authority is often questioned. We begin by exploring what the Bible claims about itself, trace how the Church has understood those claims throughout history, and examine where modern liberal and progressive theologies have gone off course. You’ll learn how the Scriptures were formed, why they can be trusted, and what essential affirmations every follower of Jesus must hold. This course will equip you to stand firm in a cultural moment that desperately needs a church rooted in God’s unshakable Word.
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Freedom is a transformational journey designed to help you discover the truth about God, about your identity, and about the life you were created to live. Each semester, this course brings teaching, small groups, and weekly practices together to help you break old patterns, embrace God’s Word, and remove every obstacle to intimacy with Him. Freedom equips you to live the abundant, Spirit-filled life Jesus promised - whole, healed, and fully alive in His Kingdom. Whether you're new to faith or deeply formed, this experience will meet you where you are and lead you into greater freedom.
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Defense Orthodoxy is a capstone course designed to strengthen your confidence in the historic, orthodox Christian faith. In a cultural moment filled with doubt, deconstruction, and competing narratives, this class offers thoughtful, well-grounded answers to some of the biggest questions facing believers today. You’ll learn how to recognize distorted ideas, respond with clarity and conviction, and hold fast to the truth revealed in Scripture. This course will equip you to stand firm, think deeply, and follow Jesus with a resilient, Spirit-formed faith.
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This course offers a clear and accessible walkthrough of the book of Romans - one of the most theologically rich writings in all of Scripture. You’ll explore Paul’s vision of salvation, grace, righteousness, and the Spirit-empowered life, all distilled into practical, everyday understanding. Romans has shaped the Church for centuries, and this study will help you see why. Whether you’re new to theology or ready to go deeper, this course will strengthen your grasp of the gospel and its power to transform your life.
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This course offers a rich exploration of the book of Acts through historical, grammatical, and narrative lenses. You’ll gain clarity on the major themes of Acts, the flow of each chapter, and the details that bring the early Church’s story to life. As you follow the birth of the Church and the move of the Holy Spirit across the ancient world, you’ll see how Acts forms a blueprint for Spirit-empowered ministry today. This study will deepen your understanding of Scripture and equip you to live boldly in the mission of Jesus.
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This course offers a distilled, theologically rich walkthrough of the Gospel of John, taught by Nathan Finochio. You’ll explore John’s unique portrait of Jesus—His divinity, His signs, His teachings, and His intimate call to believe and abide. Nathan brings clarity and depth to one of Scripture’s most beloved books, helping you see how John’s gospel forms a Spirit-filled, confident faith. Whether you’re new to Bible study or eager to go deeper, this course will sharpen your understanding of Jesus and strengthen your life in Him.
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This course takes a clear, compelling look at Genesis and why the Bible’s account of creation still stands strong in a world quick to dismiss it. You’ll explore how Genesis differs from other ancient creation stories, how its claims align with modern insights, and why the foundations of evolutionary theory are more philosophical than scientific. Along the way, we’ll examine key questions from Genesis 1–11 - creation, the flood, the giants, Babel - and trace the biblical theme of the garden-temple from Eden to the New Jerusalem. This study will strengthen your confidence in Scripture and show why Genesis is essential for understanding the entire story of redemption.
KINGDOM
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COMING SOON
Advancing the Kingdom is a dynamic course on the heart, theology, and practice of missions—both global and right here in our city. Taught by an in-house team of Rock pastors and leaders, including Missions Pastors Jenny and Thor Erlingsson, Leah Perez, Theologian-in-Residence Pastor Sherei Lopez Jackson, Pastor of Expression Pastor Reese Mitchell, Lead Pastor Scott Silcox, Manna House Director Fran Fluhler, and Refinery Director Alicia Gale, this course offers a holistic vision of what it means to join God’s mission in the world. You’ll explore the biblical foundations of mission, learn how the Spirit empowers ordinary believers to bring the gospel to every sphere, and discover the practical ways our church is advancing the Kingdom locally and globally. This course will equip you to live sent, serve boldly, and step into your role in God’s redemptive story.
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Every follower of Jesus carries a calling - but many believers wrestle with what that actually means and how to discern it. In this course, you’ll explore how God speaks, how He leads, and how to recognize the unique purpose, gifts, and assignments He has placed on your life. We’ll walk through the biblical foundations of calling, the practical ways the Spirit guides, and the habits that help cultivate your calling over time. Whether you feel unsure or already sense God stirring something in you, this class will help you step confidently into the role He designed you to play in His Church and His Kingdom.
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Why Christianity Is Good for the World confronts the modern narrative that Christianity is harmful by tracing the undeniable good the way of Jesus has brought to history, culture, and the human story. Elijah Lamb guides you through the philosophical and historical evidence that shows how the gospel has shaped human dignity, justice, compassion, and moral flourishing. This course offers a fresh, compelling vision of why the world still needs the Church and why following Jesus leads to the truest good. You’ll leave equipped to speak with clarity, confidence, and hope in a skeptical age.
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The Church and Western Civilization explores one of the most debated questions in modern scholarship: Did the Church build the West? In this Hot Topic, Josh Biedel examines the historical evidence from multiple angles—arguments for, against, and the fascinating complexities in between. Through a clear and thorough analysis, you’ll see how the Christian story has shaped culture, institutions, values, and the modern world in ways many people overlook. This course invites you to think deeply about the Church’s influence and its ongoing significance in shaping society today.
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Revival looks back to the explosive birth of the Church in Acts 2, when the gospel spread like fire without strategy, programs, or campaigns - the Spirit of God moving through prayerful people. In this lesson, John explores how prayer creates momentum, shifts spiritual gears, and has always been the catalyst for awakening throughout history. By examining Paul’s teaching on prayer, you’ll see how revival begins not with hype, but with a people who know how to seek God deeply. This course will stir your faith and call you into the kind of prayer that makes room for God to move again.
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How to Save Gen Z takes an honest look at the questions, pressures, and cultural currents shaping today’s youngest generation—and why so many are wrestling with identity, meaning, and faith. In this course, you’ll explore practical, Spirit-led ways to disciple Gen Z with wisdom, compassion, and biblical clarity. We’ll unpack the cultural trends influencing them, the lies they’re battling, and the kind of authentic Christianity they’re hungry to see. Whether you’re a parent, pastor, leader, or young adult yourself, this class will equip you to engage Gen Z with truth, hope, and the presence of Jesus.
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This Hot Topic takes a clear and compassionate look at what Scripture teaches about persecution and how followers of Jesus are experiencing it around the world today. Gia Chacón, founder of For the Martyrs, shares powerful insight into the realities facing persecuted believers and how the global Church can stand with them. You’ll learn how to pray, advocate, and respond in ways that reflect the heart of Jesus. This course invites you to deepen your awareness, strengthen your faith, and join in caring for brothers and sisters who suffer for the gospel.
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Biblical Justice explores how followers of Jesus are called to pursue justice in a way that is rooted in Scripture, shaped by historic Christian orthodoxy, and fueled by the glory of God—not just the hopes of a better society. In a cultural moment where many Millennials and Gen Z engage justice apart from the Church, this session reframes good work as a deeply spiritual calling grounded in the life and mission of Jesus. You’ll learn a theological foundation for justice, how the Church has historically embodied it, and a practical framework for carrying out justice in God’s name. This class will help you engage the world’s brokenness with clarity, compassion, and Spirit-led conviction.
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