Xenos
Class Registration
Fall 2010
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Xenos Class Descriptions
Applied Biblical Counseling (6 sessions) register now!
We all desire to have stable emotions and the maturity to love others well. This six-week course is designed to learn how our love defects and immaturities block biblical loving. We will study the aspects 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.
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- Instructor: Katey Downs & Bryan Brookes
- Wednesdays, September 22 - October 27
- $45 for adults or $15 for students (register before 9/21)
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.
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- Instructors: Mary Barnum or Cathy Treyens
- Location: 4th Street Pavilion
- Wednesdays, November 3 - December 8 (skipping November 24)
- $10 (register before 11/2)
Christian Apologetics (6 sessions) register now!
Is Faith a leap in the dark? –or Is there evidence for the Christian Faith? Can I be a Thinking Christian? –or Is this an Oxymoron? If you have ever wondered about these issues, come join us. This class will cover all of the classic evidence for the Christian Faith. Both Christians and Skeptics are welcome to attend.
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- Instructor: James Rochford
- Every other Saturday morning, September 25 - December 4
- $45 for adults or $15 for students (register before 9/24)
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: Gary DeLashmutt or Patrice McCormac
- Students should be attending a Xenos Home Group
- Wednesday nights: September 22 - November 17 (with Gary)
- Saturday mornings: September 25 - November 20 (with Patrice)
- $67/adult or $22/student (register before 9/21 for Wed. or before 9/24 for Sat.)
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
- Every-other Wednesday night: March 31 - June 9
- $45 for adults or $15 for students. (register by 3/29)
- 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) register now!
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
- Wednesday nights, September 22 - October 27 (skipping October 6)
- $38 for adults or $12 for students (register before 9/21)
- Prerequisites: Christian Ministry 1-3. You also should be currently leading or soon to lead a home group.
Christian Leadership 2 has been replaced by Effective Counseling
Christian Ministry Series (26 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. (26 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 (10 sessions)
This course is broken into two shorter modules covering theology, the nature of salvation, and prophecy.
Instructors: Doug Patch & Gary DeLashmutt
Module 1: Introduction to Theology (6 sessions)
- Wednesday nights: June 23 - August 4(skipping 7/21)
- $45 for adults or $15 for students
Module 2: Satanology & Eschatology(4 sessions)
- Wednesday nights: August 18 - September 8 (exam on 9/15)
- $30 for adults or $10 for students
Christian Ministry Unit 2 (8 sessions)
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: Jeff Gordon & Ryan Lowery
- Wednesday nights: June 23 - August 18 (skipping July 21)
- $60 for adults or $20 for students (register by 6/21)
Christian Ministry Unit 3 register now!
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)
- Instructors: Jeff Gordon and Ryan Lowery
- Wednesday nights: September 22 - October 13
- $30 for adults or $10 for students
(register before 9/21)
Module 2: Practical Issues (4 sessions)
- Instructors: Jeff Gordon and Ryan Lowery
- Wednesday nights: October 20 - November 10
- $30 for adults or $10 for student (register before 10/19)
Creative Disciplemaking (5 sessions) register now!
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.
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- Instructor: Jessica Lowery
- Wednesdays, September 22 - October 20
- $53 or $27 for students
- Tuition includes the purchase of Organic Disciplemaking by Dennis McCallum and Jessica Lowery
GriefShare (9 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.
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- Instructor: John Montgomery
- Monday nights: September 13 - November 8; 6:30 - 8:30pm
- $15
Initiating Spiritual Conversations (1 session) register now!
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." An optional follow-up session will be held.
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- Instructor: Jeff Wilcox
- Wednesday, October 27
- $10 for adults or $5 for students (register before 10/26)
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 (Wed. nights), or Lee Campbell (Sat. mornings)
- $38 for adults or $12 for students
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.
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- Instructor: Doug Patch
- Wednesday nights: September 22 - November 17
- $65 or $15 for students (register before 9/21)
Parenting Teens and Preteens (4 sessions) register now!
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.
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- Instructors: Joe Botti and others
- Wednesdays, September 22 - October 13
- $30
The Real Jesus (3 session) register now!
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.
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- Instructors: Jenny Hale, Mike Sullivan, Mary Beth Gladwell
- Wednesdays, November 3 - 17
- $10 for adults or $5 for students (register before 11/2)
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.
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- Instructor: Mark Bair
- Wednesday nights, August 18 - September 15
- $38 for adults or $12 for students (register before 8/17)
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.
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- Instructor: Brian Gardner
- Location: Xenos Main Campus
- Wednesday nights: September 22 - December 1 (skip 11/24)
- $10
Sexual Integrity for Women (6 sessions) register now!
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.
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- Instructor: Mindy Nielson
- Location: 4th Street Pavilion
- Saturday mornings: October 30 - December 11 (skip 11/27)
- $10 (register before 10/29)
Should I Not Be Concerned? a 3-week study of the book of Jonah
Have you ever refused to obey God? Have you ever sensed God prompting you to serve and silently told him, “not now”? The prophet Jonah rejected God’s call to preach to the wicked people of Nineveh. Instead he ran in the opposite direction! This three week study of the book of Jonah explores what it looks like to say “no” to God and how God teaches us to share his heart of concern for people far from him. Take this course as a cell group, or take what you learn and teach it to your own study group. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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- Instructor: Mike Sullivan
- Wednesday nights: August 18 - September 1
- $22/adult or $7/student (register before 8/17)
Simple Living (3 sessions) register now!
Today, more people are discovering the joy of consuming less and living more simple lives. What does it mean to live simply? Why is it important and what does the bible have to say about it? Join us for this two week seminar while we explore these questions and more. Let’s also discuss practical strategies on how we can simplify our lives without compromising our devotion and service to Christ and his church. This two part seminar is essential for young couples and families with young children.
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- Instructors: Joe Botti & John McKewen
- Location: 4th Street Pavilion
- Saturday mornings: October 30 - November 13
- $22 for adults or $7 for students (register before 10/29)
What am I Waiting For? God's View of Sex for the Single Person (1 session) register now!
Marc Johnson 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.
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- Wednesday, September 1
- $10 for adults or $5 for students (register by 8/30)
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.
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