All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 2 Tim 3:16-17
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Course Descriptions 3rd Quarter 2026
June 28 - September 20
(Off July 5th for Independence Day/Fourth of July)
Foundational: Theology 101 - Essential Teachings of the Christian Faith
Teachers: Logan Dolloff and Michael Garcia
Textbook: Grudem, Wayne. Bible Doctrine, 2nd edition. (Zondervan: Grand Rapids, 2022) and the Holy Bible. (Preference is an ESV but other translations are welcome)
Theology 101 covers the Doctrine of the Word of God and the Doctrine of God (section I and II in Grudem). Knowing who God is and how He has revealed Himself is fundamental to all of Christian life and thought. The objective for the class is to gain knowledge of the Christian faith through the revealed word of God so that you might love God all the more.
And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. - Philippians 1:9-11.
Foundational: Spiritual Gifts 101
Teacher: Mike Hutchison
Textbook: The Bible
The Apostle Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 12:1, “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed.” In 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12, the Apostle describes how the Holy Spirit has uniquely gifted each of God’s children to fulfill specific functions within the Body of Christ to enable His church to prosper and fulfill its mission to make disciples of all nations. In this course, we will examine what the Bible directly says about these gifts of the Holy Spirit: what they are, what they are not, how these spiritual gifts differ from one another, and how they are different from other spiritual gifts. We’ll see how each of these gifts of the Holy Spirit fulfills specific needs within the Body and why each is critical to the effective ministry of the church. We will also see how the gifts of the Spirit can be abused and discuss some consequences if they are.
Equipping: Women’s Bible - Spiritual Formation
Teachers: Vickie Hutchison and Nancy McDonald
Textbook: Conformed to His Image Study Guide: Biblical, Practice Approaches to Spiritual Formation
In this women’s class, we’ll examine the complexities of spiritual formation and explore biblical, practical aspects by which our human spirit is given form. Because spiritual formation is not a passive process, there are many principles in the Scriptures that guide us on a path of life that will form our spirit in a way that is truly strong and good and satisfying. We’ll be using an interactive study guide as we explore some of the critical components of personal responsibility and deliberate effort which the Holy Spirit uses to nurture and characterize us as Christian women. Train for godliness. Run with purpose. Keep the finish line in view.
Equipping: Bible 228 - Zechariah
Teacher: Mike Watson
Textbook: The Bible
This course is a study of the Book of Zechariah. Zechariah prophesied after the initial return of Israel from exile. He, along with Haggai, prophesied on the completion of the Temple. His ministry continued for some time after the completion of the temple in Jerusalem. His prophesy is marked by a number of visions revealing current circumstances and causes for struggles in the proper worship of God and failures of social justice. His visions expand into the advent of Christ with some eschatological meanings. The relevance of Zechariah for us today is impactful as we study the visions, role of the priest, and role of the political leaders in leading the restoration of the Israelite community in Judah under the Persian empire.
Building: Biblical Worldview
Teacher: Jim Moorhead
Textbook: The Bible
Learning to think Theo-centrically (God-centered) and biblically is the purpose of this class. As Bible believing Christians our worldview is based upon the Word of God. We are going to look at how to think biblically about all aspects of life. As Christians, we know the truth and with it comes the responsibility to act on the truth. Knowing the truth gives us a different understanding of this world that the natural man does not understand or see.
We are going to begin our study by looking at why this class is important. Then we will address the concept and history of worldview and how to build and apply a Biblical Worldview to History, Government, Psychology, and Science. We will end by looking at how to defend the Biblical Worldview.
Building: Public Theology 301
Teacher: Matt McGinnis
Textbook: The Bible
Most of us know what it means to be a Christian at church. But what does it mean to be a Christian in public life? Join us for a twelve-week class on public theology, the practice of thinking carefully about how Christian thought and action should shape the shared spaces of society: politics, work, education, culture, art, civic life, and so much more. Starting from Scripture’s own story of creation, fall, and redemption, we’ll ask how the gospel actually speaks to a world marked by deep divisions. We will think carefully, read widely, and wrestle honestly with what faithfulness requires of us in public, in a way that is rooted in conviction and ordered toward the common good. If you’ve ever wondered how much of your life is supposed to count as Christian, this class is for you.