Midweek Services

Bridge Building 101

This introductory seminar is designed to equip our church to build bridges to people of different colors, classes, or cultures other than their own. This interactive seminar will provide a safe place for participants to engage in meaningful and productive dialogue about topics that often divide us. The Biblical basis for multi-cultural ministry will be identified and explored. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how their personal experiences impact their ability to connect effectively with others and will learn strategies for building, maintaining, and repairing cross-cultural relationships.

Instructor: Frank Eastham

Love & Respect

The love she most desires; the respect he desperately needs. This study will help couples change the way they talk to, think about, and treat each other.

Instructor: Ignite Marriage Ministry (Roger & Diya Wynn)

The Bible and Race

The course will cover (1) The notion of race in Biblical perspective, (2) Scriptural arguments used to support racial oppression, (3) an examination of collective and inter-generational sin, (4) the Bible and social justice, and (5) the role of redress in repentance.

Instructor: Pastor Scott Garber

Leadership by The Book: Learning to Be a Transformational Leader

What kind of leader do you want to be? Are you satisfied with being a transactional leader—the kind of leader that does good leader-type things that check a lot of the right boxes that would, but that doesn’t necessarily bring about needed change? Or would you rather be a transformational leader that leverages your influence to bring about significant change and a lasting legacy? In this four session class, we will look at some keywords associated with transformational leadership that are found in “The Book.” Pastor Dave Michener will share timeless-truth leadership principles from the Scriptures, along with some real-life lessons he’s learned about leading over his 36 years of vocational ministry.

Instructor: Pastor Dave Michener

Be Still and Know: Mindfulness, Stress Reduction, and Connecting with God

In this 5-week class, we will experience mindfulness and centering prayer practices that help us become more aware of God’s presence with us and more aware of the peace that is available to us. Practicing mindfulness has many benefits, including reducing stress. Mindfulness is paying attention to what is happening in the present moment, nonjudgmentally, and with compassion. Paying attention to our experience gives us valuable information we can use to live better. Living mindfully allows us to live more connected with God and to more effectively do what God created each of us specifically to do.

Instructor: Heather Alexander, M.D.

Praying Through The Pandemic: Prayer and Spiritual Formation

Romans 12:12 says, “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” Have you felt like God is distant during our times of social distancing and near isolation? The truth is, he’s closer than you think and desires to draw closer to you through these challenging times. The best way to draw closer to God is by communicating with him through prayer. Perhaps, prayer is something that you find challenging to do, whether it is formulating the words to say or even finding the strength to communicate with God. In this class, various topics will be discussed with time reserved for a corporate prayer time.

Instructor: Pastor Sandy Pope