Xenos
Class Registration
Winter 2010
registration for the Moms Only and Dads Only workshops is still OPEN
Xenos Class Descriptions
(only classes on the current class flier are open for registration)
A Really Great Commission: Crossing the Class and Racial Barrier in Our Outreach and Discipleship (1 session)
The great commission has given the church a great purpose statement. Unfortunately, top evangelical thinkers today have often fallen short when interpreting and applying this important text. Properly understood and applied, this passage will lead us to cross the class and racial barriers and transform the church in our discipleship.
- Instructor: Jim Swearingen
- $10 for adults or $5 for students
Adopting Children: Sharing God's Love (5 sessions) coming winter 2nd session
This workshop for persons interested in adoption examines the adoption process as well as what God says about adoption. Parents who have adopted both domestically and internationally will discuss their experiences and answer questions. A ministry of Xenos Christian Fellowship, this workshop is open to persons in the fellowship and the public.
- Instructor: Retta Hurlbert, with Everett & Kirsten Bradley
- registration will open by January 8th
- $30 per couple
Amos(5 sessions)
When Martin Luther King gave his “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, he quoted the prophet Amos. Why? Because Amos knew how to speak truth to Power. This five week study will explore the straight-forward message of a very unlikely messenger. Amos addresses idolatry, oppression of the poor, and what it means to truly honor God in nine short chapters packed with content. We’ll let the text speak for itself and go through the book verse-by-verse. There will be no quizzes or tests. Weekly homework will focus on reading through Amos. This will be a great study to do with your cell group or worker team.
- Instructor: Mike Sullivan
- $38 for adults or $12 for students
Applied Biblical Counseling (5 sessions)
We all desire to have stable emotions and the maturity to love others well. This five-week course is designed to learn how our love defects and immaturities block those desires. We will study the ethics of love, and how our beliefs about love were developed. Because of the interactive dynamic of the class, registration is limited to leaders and workers recommended by leaders.
- Instructor: Katey Downs
- $38 for adults or $12 for students
Basic Christianity (5 sessions) register now!
This class is a five-week introduction to Christianity intended for new Christians and those seeking to understand Christianity. The course will cover such topics as: the love and justice of God, understanding God, understanding the Bible, God's role in our life and the purpose of the church. This course is open to all. Plenty of time for interaction is given.
View the flier: 
- Instructors: Mary Barnum or Cathy Treyens
- Location: 4th Street Pavilion
- Wednesday nights: Feb. 17 - March 17
- $10 (register by 2/15)
Christian Growth (9 sessions) register now!
God wants to transform your character and help you learn to love others as he has loved you. This course will show you how God is at work in your life to guide and empower you through the growth process. Learn to see yourself and others through God’s eyes and explore how deep-seated change occurs.
- Instructors: Doug Patch, Jeff Gordon & Ryan Lowery, and Patrice McCormac
- Students should be attending a Xenos Home Group
- Wednesday nights: Jan. 6 - March 3 (with Doug or with Jeff & Ryan)
- Saturday mornings: Jan. 9 - March 6 (with Patrice)
- $67/adult or $22/student
Christian Leadership 1:
Ecclesiology 1 (6 sessions)
The is the first of two courses on Ecclesiology - or what the Bible teaches about the church. Topics include the origin and mission of the church, how to create and implement structures that advance the church's mission, and areas of ministry every church should be engaged in - worship, evangelism, follow-up, and discipleship.
- Instructor: John Cleary
- $45 for adults or $15 for students.
- Prerequisites: Christian Ministry 1-3. You also should be currently leading or soon to lead a home group.
Christian Leadership 1:
Ecclesiology 2 (5 sessions)
This second course on the church addresses several questions: What kind of people should lead the church? How much authority should they have? How should they respond to sin? Who should give money to the church and how should these funds be handled? What can we do to ensure that our ministry is built on a solid, lasting foundation?
- Instructor: John Cleary
- $38 for adults or $12 for students. (register by 9/21)
- Prerequisites: Christian Ministry 1-3. You also should be currently leading or soon to lead a home group.
Christian Leadership 2:
Pastoral Counseling (6 sessions) register now!
Xenos is a network of small, home-based Bible studies that meet all over the Columbus area. These groups are led by teams of committed men and women who provide a place for people to investigate Christ and where Christians can learn, build friendships, and grow. The Christian Leadership series equips our teams with the training they need to lead well.
- Instructor: John Cleary
- every-other Wednesday night: Jan. 6 - March 17 2010
- $45 for adults or $15 for students. (register by 1/4)
- Prerequisites: Christian Ministry 1-3. You also should be currently leading or soon to lead a home group.
Christian Ministry Series (27 sessions)
These courses provide guidance in reading and applying the Bible and a broad overview of theology, missions, evangelism, predictive prophecy, and a variety of practical issues like discerning the will of God and financial stewardship. (27 three-hour sessions)
- Prerequisites: Intro to the Bible and Christian Growth. Students in the College Ministry must be invited by their home group leader to attend.
Christian Ministry Unit 1 (11 sessions) register now!
This course is broken into three shorter modules covering theology, the nature of salvation, and prophecy.
Module 1: Intro to Theology (5 sessions)
- $38 for adults or $12 for students
Module 2: The Nature of Salvation (3 sessions)
- $22 for adults or $7 for students
Module 3: Predictive Prophecy (3 sessions)
- $22 for adults or $7 for students
Christian Ministry Unit 2 (8 sessions) register now!
Learn how the books of the Bible were chosen and why we believe they are inspired. Students will also learn principles of biblical interpretation and how they apply to different types of biblical literature: narrative, poetry, wisdom, and epistles.
- Instructor: Mike Sullivan
- Wednesday nights: Jan. 6 - Feb. 24
- $60 for adults or $20 for students (register by 1/4)
Christian Ministry Unit 3
This course is divided into two shorter modules. Topics include God’s purpose in history, evangelism, missions, how to discern God’s will, and the Bible’s perspective on money.
Module 1: Missions & Evangelism (4 sessions)
- $30 for adults or $10 for students
Module 2: Practical Issues (4 sessions)
- $30 for adults or $10 for student (if you register by 7/27)
Christians and the Arts (1 session)
Many artists feel alienated from , or even hostile toward the church. Many Christians feel alienated and even hostile to artists. Why is this? What is the role of the arts in the Christian life and in gospel communication? How can the Christian community be better, more credible ambassadors to the arts community?
- Instructor: Mark Bair
- $10 for adults or $5 for students
Comrades: Friendship Building for Men (1 session)
In this one night workshop, we will look at the advantages for man of serving the Lord in partnership with fellow brothers. We'll explore barriers to this ideal and practical tips for making progress.
- Instructor: Mark Bair
- $10 for adults or $5 for students
Creative Disciplemaking (5 sessions)
This class explores the basics of disciplemaking as well as giving practical hands-on advice on how to fulfill this important aspect of the great commission. Students will be able to recognize stages of spiritual progression and identify needs in disciples. They will also be able to formulate and initiate a plan on interactive study that will answer those needs. Students will receive a substantial notebook full of resources that will serve to inspire creative studies in their personal life, meetings with individuals and in discipleship groups.
- Instructor: Jessica Lowery
- $53 or $27 for students
- Tuition includes the purchase of Organic Disciplemaking by Dennis McCallum and Jessica Lowery
Dads' Parenting Workshop(1 session)
Our topic for this one night workshop is, "Becoming and remaining relationally engaged with our children." Having strong relationships with our kids is the best gift dads can give their children. Yet so many dads struggle in this area, especially with all the other demands placed on them. Let's explore the importance of this key issue and look at practical and fun ways to do so.
- Instructor: Joe Botti
- $10
Daniel (6 sessions)
No prophetic book in the Bible provides a more comprehensive view of God's plan for history than Daniel. Daniel contains amazing predictions that have already come true and many more that are yet to be fulfilled. Daniel also shows how God can advance his plan through willing people even in the worst circumstances. This six-week course will cover every single verse in the book of Daniel. Everyone is welcome to attend.
- Instructor: Mike Sullivan
- Location: 4th Street Pavilion
- $45 for adults or $15 for students
Deuteronomy (5 sessions)
"The God of the OT is mean, while the God of the New Testament is nice." The Old Testament is about 'law', while the New Testament is about 'grace'"". These misconceptions are dispelled in the book of Deuteronomy, and understanding Deuteronomy helps the Bible reader understand the rest of the Old Testament. Explore the heart of God as He gives Israel its civil laws as it prepares to enter the Propmised Land. Because of its excellent and thorough notes, the NIV Study Bible is the required Bible for this class. Prerequisites: Introduction to the Bible. Recommended: A working knowledge of Genesis and Exodus.
View the flier:
- Instructors: Cathy Treyens
- Saturday mornings: Nov. 7 - Dec. 5 (skipping Nov. 28)
- $38 for adults or $12 for students (register by 11/5)
- registration is now closed, but a limited number of open seats are available on a first-come first-served basis. Sign in will begin at 8:30am 11/7 in the main building on Xenos Main Campus. Walk-ins will pay an additional $2.
Domestic Church Planting (3 sessions)
Have you ever thought about starting new church—not a new home group, but an entirely new church in a new location? In this course, students will learn how new churches start, who is well suited to plant them, and why churches like ours need to plant new ones. We’ll hear from church planters who have successfully started new churches, and study church planting movements in the past and present. If you think God may be calling you to start a new church, God may use this course to sharpen your vision!
- Instructor: Mike Sullivan
- $22 for adults or $7 for students
Effective Short Term Missions (3 sessions) register now!
God wants all believers to become World Christians either by becoming missions mobilizers or long term missionaries. Where do you fit in? Short-term missions trips are a great way to see the awesome needs in the world around us first hand. If you’re thinking about taking a short-term mission trip, our training course can help make your experience on the field a positive one. Students will understand the biblical mandate for missions, learn how to relate to other cultures, and identify potential areas of stress on the field.
View the flier:
- Instructor: Holly McCallum
- Wednesday nights: Feb. 17 - March 3
- $22 for adults or $7 for students (register by 2/15)
Estate Planning Seminar (1 session)
Join Xenos Home Group leader and lawyer Eric Nordman for an informative estate planning seminar. Eric will explain why it makes sense for Christians to have a will, strategies for minimizing probate costs and estate taxes, the difference between a living will and a durable power of attorney, the comparative benefits of various kinds of living trusts, and the advantages of gifting to family or charity. Everyone is welcome to attend.
View the flier:
- Instructors: Eric Nordman
- Saturday morning: November 7
- $10 (register by 11/5)
- registration is now closed, but a limited number of open seats are available on a first-come first-served basis. Sign in will begin at 8:30am 11/7 in the main building on Xenos Main Campus. Walk-ins will pay an additional $2.
Evolution and Scripture (1 session)
Is evolution compatible with a faithful reading of the bible? How should Christians respond to concerns by investigators that the theory of evolution invalidates scripture? Join Jeff Gordon and Doug Rudy as they explain some of the historical mistakes Christians have made in this area, and provide some practical suggestions on how to deal with the question of scripture and evolution.
- Instructors: Jeff Gordon and Doug Rudy
- $10 for adults or $5 for student
For Dads Only (1 session) register now!
Our topic for this one night workshop is, “Effective Discipline.” Studies show that effective discipline is essential in child rearing. Neither permissive nor overly strict parenting works, yet we often gravitate towards one or the other. How do we find balance in this difficult area? Let’s explore the importance dads have in this key area and look into practical ways we can be effective in our discipline. This seminar is for dads of children ages pre-school through early teens.
Light desserts, coffee and pop provided.
Hang around afterwards for fellowship, light snacks, and further discussions—byob.
View the flier:
- Instructors: Joe Botti and Travis Henderson
- Wednesday night: December 2
- $10 (register by 11/30)
For Moms Only (1 session) register now!
Our topic for this one night workshop is, “Nurture vs Enabling”. As moms, we want to bond and connect with our kids. Nurture is fundamental in raising kids with healthy self-esteem. However, when does nurture turn into unhealthy enabling? Many of us struggle to find balance in this difficult area. Let’s explore the importance moms have in this key area and look into practical ways we can be effective in nurturing our kids. This seminar is for moms of infants through early teens.
Light desserts, coffee and pop provided.
Hang around afterwards for fellowship, light snacks, and further discussions—byob.
View the flier:
- Instructors: Cindy Botti
- Wednesday night: December 9
- $10 (register by 12/7)
Getting Under the Hood (3 sessions)
Do you tend to be very superficial with others - having conversations centered on work, entertainment & home improvement? Does this bother you sometimes? Perhaps you are not sure how to begin. Maybe you worry about how messy & confusing things will get if you go deeper. There is a simple approach that will help you become the kind of friend or mentor God intends you to be. Join us for a challenging and practical guide to great relating.
- Instructor: Lee Campbell
- $22 for adults or $7 for students
GriefShare (10 sessions) register now!
GriefShare is a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. This group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfor and encouragement during this difficult time. Each GriefShare session includes a video seminar and group discussion.
View the flier:
- Instructor: Randy & Lynda Jones
- Monday nights: Jan 11. - March 8
- $15
God's Vision for the Church (5 sessions)
Join the founders of Xenos Christian Fellowship and other Xenos leaders as they review the core biblical convictions that drive our approach to "church." Teachers will raise and answer key questions such as: What is the church? What does it do? What is worship? Students will also explore barrier to commitment and keys to establishing an enduring ministry. Anyone is welcome to attend.
- Instructors: Doug Patch, Jeff Gordon, Gary DeLashmutt, John Rue and Dennis McCallum
- $38 for adults or $12 for students
HG Shepherding Issues (5 workshops)
We will look at five practical challenges leaders face in home group work. Attend one or more stand-alone workshops: The Gospel-Centered Church, Worker Teams, Championing Evangelism, Friendship, and Difficult Conversations. If you attend 3 nights, the rest are free. Register for the whole series, and then come and pay for the nights you are interested in.
- Instructor: Mark Bair
- $10 per night for adults (max $30) or $5 per night for students (max $15)
Homiletics (5 sessions)
During the first two weeks of this five week workshop, the instructors will present overviews of how to format teachings and dynamic/authoritative speaking. Over the course of the last three weeks, students will present two ten-minute teachings and receive feedback from the instructors and other participants. There will be assignments each week, but there will not be any quizzes or tests. There will be plenty of time to interact with questions. Registrants should be teaching in their Home Group and recommended by their home group leader. Class size will be limited.
- Instructor: Gary DeLashmutt
- $38 for adults or $12 for students
How We Got the Bible (3 sessions)
The Christian faith is based on the Bible, which Christians believe to be the very words of God. But how can anyone be sure that the Bible we read is what the original authors wrote? Hasn't it been corrupted over long centuries of copying and re-copying? How can we possibly trust such an ancient collection of documents? Join Chris Lang in this investigation into the historical roots of the Bible. Learn why the Bible contains certain books and not others, how the Bible has been transmitted over the centuries, and why the text we have today is trustworthy.
- Instructor: Chris Lang
- $22 for adults or $7 for students
Initiating Spiritual Conversations (1 session)
Nervous about sharing your faith? Want to become more effective? This workshop will give you some ways to start spiritual conversations without being pushy, weird or "religious." Two optional follow-up sessions will be held.
- Instructor: Jeff Wilcox
- $10 for adults or $5 for students
Introduction to the Bible (5 sessions) register now!
Whether you’re discovering the Bible for the first time, or eager to rekindle your passion for Scripture, this course will help you understand, enjoy and obey God’s Word in ways that draw you near to Christ and transform your life.
- Instructors: Mark Bair (Wednesday nights), or Lee Campbell (Saturday mornings)
- $38 for adults or $12 for students (register by 1/4 for Wed., by 2/18 for Sat.)
Investigating Christianity (5 sessions) register now!
Some folks have honest objections to claims that Christians make. Is the Bible a reliable source of truth? Doesn’t science contradict it? What about all those other religions? If you’re investigating spirituality and have questions about Christianity, this class is for you.
View the flier:
- Instructor: Doug Rudy
- Wednesday nights: Feb. 17 - March 17
- $10 (register by 2/15)
Isaiah (5 sessions)
In this 5-week course, we will take an in-depth look at the book of Isaiah. It will be challenging and stimulating for mind and spirit alike. On the one hand, its historical context, authorship, and canonicity of Isaiah is complex. But, on the other hand, God reveals Himself in these pages - His character, perspectives, personality, and plans - in ways that are often moving, startling, and exhilarating. It is little wonder that this ancient book is so often cited in secular culture. Join us for this engaging and uplifting study. This class is open to all. Students should have a basic familiarity with the Old Testament and should read Isaiah prior to attending class.
- Instructor: Lee Campbell
- $38 or $12 for students
Leaders at Home (5 sessions) register now!
This 5-week class for men explores significant leadership principles in marriage. Learn how to lead at home during times of chaos, how to work through differences towards reconciliation and how to serve your wife from a position of strength and confidence in Christ instead of weakness and neediness. This course also addresses areas that are challenging in any marriage relationship including money, sex and work.
View the flier:
- Instructor: Matt Boone
- Wednesday nights: Jan. 6 - Feb. 3
- $38 or $12 for students (register by 1/4)
Leadership Principles in the Pastoral Epistles (9 sessions) register now!
This class will count as a replacement for Christian Leadership 3. It is available to home group leaders and key workers who are recommended bgy their home group leaders. *We prefer that students have taken Christian Ministry 1 - 3, but the instructor will make exceptions.
- Instructor: Gary DeLashmutt
- Location: the 4th Street Pavilion
- Wednesday nights: Jan. 6 - March 3
- $65 or $15 for students (register by 1/4)
Love Ethics (5 sessions)
Spiritual growth occurs within a community of love, but do we know what biblical love means in Western culture? In this class, we will study how biblical ethics culminate in Christian love in all its spheres of influence: in the home, in discipleship, and in reaching the world for Christ. Christian love is a practical and well-defined path chosen by God for our spiritual growth. Based on the seminars taught by Dr. Ralph A. Ankenman at Xenos in the 1970's and the career experiences of Katey Downs, Xenos Director of Counseling, this class builds the biblical framework for victorious love relationships.
- Instructors: Keith McCallum and Katey Downs
- $38 or $12 for students
Marriage Readiness (5 sessions)
This class is offered as a replacement to some of the individual pre-marital counseling sessions provided for engaged couples. This class will discuss God's purpose for marriage. We will lay the foundational essentials for a successful marriage and identify the factors that hinder it. This class is for engaged and newly married couples.
- Instructor: Bev DeLashmutt
- $38 per adult or $70 per adult couple; $12 per student or $20 per student couple
Minor Prophets (5 sessions)
In the Old Testament, God spoke through his prophets both about his plan for the future through the Messiah, and his will for their own day. This five week course will survey the history and message of the Minor Prophets.
- Instructor: Lee Campbell
- $38 for adults or $12 for students
Old Testament Wisdom Literature (5 sessions)
The Old Testament wisdom books (Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes) are some of the most interesting, accessible, and relevant in the entire Bible. They are an excellent source for learning more about God's priorities and unchanging character. This class will help you gain a passionate excitement for engaging with the Bible, and will help you transmit that passion to others as you study these books with them. You will discover that these are among the most important books in Scripture for understanding how to live for God in the real world.
- Instructor: Tim Clark
- $38 for adults or $12 for students
Parenting Teens and Preteens (4 sessions)
The teen years are some of the most difficult and crucial for a young person. Yet these are also the year when parents begin to feel increasingly detached from their kids and often helpless to know how to relate to them. The parenting techniques that once worked when kids were younger seem to backfire at every turn. This class focuses specifically on developing biblical parenting and relational approaches that will allow parents to play a meaningful and helpful role in the life of their teenagers.
- Instructors: Joe Botti and others
- $30
Parenting Without Guilt (5 sessions)
Parents seem required to protect children more and more, while kids feel pressed to succeed. As a result, fear and guilt can rob us of the joy of parenting, while kids struggle with anxiety, depression and anger. Each week, we will look at core cultural beliefs and consider biblical answers to restoring hope, confidence and joy in parenting.
- Instructor: Bev DeLashmutt
- $38 or $12 for students
A Prayerful Community (1 session)
Abundant prayer is the basis of ongoing spiritual renewal and fruitful service. This one-night workshop will offer grace-oriented and practical ideas for developing a culture of prayer in a home group.
- Instructor: Mark Bair
- $10 for adults or $5 for students
Psalms (5 sessions)
"The New Testament is in the Old Testament concealed. The Old Testament is in the New Testament revealed." Nowhere is this more evident than in the Psalms. We are separated from the authors of the Psalms by more than three millennia, but they still have much to say to us. Come hear God speak through the Hebrew poets in this enlightening, stirring and challenging study.
- Instructor: Lee Campbell
- $38 for adults or $12 for students
Quiet Time in a Noisy Culture (1 session)
Many Christians are stressed out and weary in their service because they don't know how to nourish their spiritual lives in the grace of Jesus Christ. This workshop will give you practical direction on how you can cultivate refular, enjoyable and grace-oriented time of prayer and meditation with God.
- Instructor: Mark Bair
- $10 for adults or $5 for students
The Real Jesus (3 session)
Who was the real Jesus? Historians agree he really existed, but what was he like? Is there evidence that Jesus performed miracles? Did he rise from the dead? What claims did he make? Should they be taken seriously? Join us as we explore these and other questions about one of the most influential people in human history.
- Instructors: Jenny Hale, Mike Sullivan, Mary Beth Gladwell
- $10 for adults or $5 for students
Resolving Conflict (1 session)
This one night workshop for Home Group leaders will discuss whey the unity of leadership teams is critical to the fruitfulness of a home church. All too often leadership teams limp along with various kinds of conflicts that hurt intimacy, fruitfulness and the satisfaction that should be enjoyed by those who commit themselves to serve Christ together. Come out to this one night workshop designed to help you effectively navigate toward real unity with your co-workers. Home Group leaders are encouraged to invite key workers to this event.
- Instructor: Lee Campbell
- $10 for adults or $5 for students
Romans (5 sessions)
The letter to the Romans is Paul preaching the gospel to the believers in Rome. While many people have been brought to Christ through Romans, Christians often overlook the power of the gospel to produce ongoing spiritual renewal. This class will explore how to read all of Romans (not just chapters 5-8) as a way to recover the joy of the gospel. It is only as you live from the gospel that you can live for the gospel.
View the flier:
- Instructor: Mark Bair
- Wednesday nights: Nov. 4 - Dec. 9 (skipping Nov. 25)
- $38 for adults or $12 for students (register by 11/2)
Sex: What's Marriage Got to Do With It? God's View of Sex (1 session)
Bev Delashmutt will be speaking to married people on how to expand their experience of Godly sex throughout their marriage. She will be correcting false beliefs perpetuated by the culture and the church. Contrary to popular belief, God is not the killjoy but the author and designer of great sex.
- Instructor: Bev Delashmutt
- $10 for adults or $5 for students
Sexual Integrity for Men (10 sessions) register now!
Are you struggling with an addiction to pornography? This 10-week workshop provides information and guidance on how to overcome involvement with pornography. Class is from 7 - 8 p.m., followed by discussion from 8 - 9 p.m.
View the flier:
- Instructor: Ron Olah
- Location: Xenos Main Campus
- Wednesday nights: Jan 6 - March 10
- $10
Sexual Integrity for Women (6 sessions)
Are you a woman who struggles with issues like viewing pornography, sexual fantasy, and lust? Do you feel like there is nowhere to get help? This NEW 6-week class will provide information, guidance and much needed answers to getting freedom from sexual sin and discovering God's plan for true sexual fulfillment.
View the flier:
- Instructor: Mindy Nielson
- Location: 4th Street Pavilion
- Saturday mornings: Oct. 31 - Dec. 12 (skipping Nov. 28)
- $10 (register by 10/29)
Sharing Your Faith (4 sessions) register now!
Many Christians have a strong desire to share their faith, but feel intimidated and unequipped to do so. This class avoids stereotyped approaches that many Christians find wooden and disrespectful to others. While exploring methods used by the original church, the focus is on helping you to share the Gospel in a natural and powerful way.
View the flier:
- Instructor: Lorena White
- Location: 4th Street Pavilion
- Wednesday nights: Jan. 6 - 27
- $30 for adults or $10 for students (register by 1/4)
Simply Walking (3 sessions) coming winter 2010 (2nd session)
Is living the Christian life just following a set of rules, or should it be an exciting and fulfilling adventure in becoming what God created you to be? Come learn how you can build a close, personal relationship with God as you simply walk in the Christian life.
- Instructor: Jon Davis
- Wednesday nights: Feb 17 - March 3
- registration will open by January 8
- $22 for adults or $7 for students (register by 2/15)
Spiritual Renewal (4 sessions)
Christians tend gradually lose their spiritual vitality, which leads to a loss of motivation and increased vulnerability to sin. God wants to continually renew and deepen our spiritual lives by His grace. This four-week class will highlight how renewal movements have occurred since the early church, and what the spiritual dynamics of renewal are.
- Instructor: Mark Bair
- $30 for adults or $10 for students
Teaching Through Group Discussion (5 sessions)
Some home group discussions are dull and boring, while others leave participants thinking for days afterward. Learn how to lead group discussions effectively in this four-week workshop. Class size is limited, and not all registrations will be accepted.
- Location: 4th Street Pavilion (1934 N. 4th St.)
- Instructor: Scott Risley
- $38 for adults or $12 for students
Tracing God’s Incredible Plan (6 sessions)
Is the Bible just a hodge-podge of stories or is it one unified story? This 6 week class will show how understandable the Bible really is. The “big picture” will come into focus as we trace God’s Incredible Plan from eternity past to eternity future. We will see how God actually invites us to become an active participant in his incredible plan.
- Instructor: Kip Dixon
- $45 for adults or $15 for students
- Important: Pick up a copy of The Scarlet Thread at the Xenos Bookstore or Study Center and read the first three chapters before the first class.
What am I Waiting For? God's View of Sex for the Single Person (1 session)
Bev Delashmutt and Carmen Duncan will be speaking to singles only, discussing the benefits of having God's perspective on their sexuality. They will be exposing lies on both the culture and the church with the hope of protecting singles from unnecessary pain and preparing them for real sex.
- Instructor: Bev Delashmutt
- $10 for adults or $5 for students
Why Become a Leader (1 session)
Many people today see spiritual leadership as an unwelcome burden or, if desirable, still unattainable. In this one night workshop, we will look at the diversity of leadership roles and styles in God's work, the joy of playing a God-given role, and look realistically at the hardships of leadership.
- Instructor: Mark Bair
- $10 for adults or $5 for students
Wive's Perspective on Sexual Integrity (3 sessions) register now!
This 3-week workshop provides support and guidance for women in relationships with men who are involved with pornography. (This class used to be called Sexual Integrity for Women).
View the flier:
- Instructor: Theresa Moon
- Wednesday nights: Jan 20 - Feb. 3
- $22 for adults or $7 for students (register by 1/18)
Women in Marriage (4 sessions)
Could the Bible, written thousands of years ago, possibly have anything relevant to say about marriage? This four week course will consider what we can do as women to improve our marriages. We will explore such topics as sex, forgiveness, how to create an environment of acceptance and many more.
- Instructor: Mary Beth Gladwell
- $30 for adults or $10 for students
Worker Team Workshop (1 session)
Would you like to lead a worker team? Or have you been leading one alredy? This workshop will review how the worker team structure is working for adult discipleship and will look at ways to improve it.
- Instructor: Gary DeLashmutt
- $10
The Writings of C.S. Lewis (3 sessions)
C.S. Lewis wrote some of the greatest Christian books of the 20th century in the field of apologetics and in fiction. He could appeal to the rational mind as well as to the heart. This three week class will introduce you to this diverse body of work and apply Lewis's insight to our culture and our lives.
- Instructor: Mark Bair
- $22 for adults or $7 for students
The Writings of Francis Schaeffer (3 sessions)
A generation ago, Francis Schaeffer challenged believers to be committed to the truth of the Bible and to understand their culture. Many Christians do one or the other of these. In this three-week class, we will overview Schaeffer's thinking and how it speaks to the same challenges we face in the 21st Century.
- Instructor: Mark Bair
- $22 for adults or $7 for students
Your Mission is Only as Good as Your Jesus (1 session)
Our mission as a church can become distorted or diluted when the Biblical Jesus is not clearly in focus. Some people err by stressing the humanity of Jesus without an adequate stress on His Divinity, and vice versa. Some stress His deeds over his words or his words without attention to his deeds. Some minimize the cross as they pursue kingdom justice. This workshop will show how a full and balanced understanding of Jesus is the key to everything we do as a church.
- Instructor: Mark Bair
- $10 for adults or $5 for students
Teachers' Assistants
Each class needs one or more TAs to assist with the class. TA tasks include attending every class, arriving 30 minutes early, taking attendance, collecting class tuition and collecting homework. In return, class tuition is waived for anyone serving as the TA. If you are interested in serving as the TA for your class, check the box in the registration form when you sign up. If the TA position for your class is still open, the class registrar will contact you to provide further details and to confirm if you will be the TA.
|
