Host: Brian Nass

Duration: February 1st - March 15th

Day & Time: Wednesday's at 7 PM

Where: Zoom

Continuing from last Fall, join Brian Nass in a weekly study and discussion using “2 Corinthians: 11 Studies for Individuals and Groups” by N.T. Wright. This book offers personal insights about Paul’s life that one doesn’t find in any of his other writings. Just as Paul wrote in his 2nd letter to the church in Corinth in the wake of their divisions and quarrels, the message for us today is clear: living in unity with one another requires us to humbly forgive others. This discipline, or way of life, is as sorely needed today as it was at the time Paul wrote this letter. 

A Zoom link will be sent out prior to the first session. There are no prerequisites to attend and you are not required to have the book. For some this will be a refresher, while for others, you might be coming to this letter of Paul for the first time. “I look forward to seeing you, getting to know you, and learning together.” 

Note: You do not need to have participated in the first session to join this winter session. Jump right in!

Hosts: Dale & Sandy Larsen

Duration: January 17th - March 7th

Day & Time: Tuesdays at 7 PM - 8:15 PM

Where: Evangel Room 221

This study looks at various metaphors for how we grow more spiritually mature in Christ, including running a race, carrying a cross, constructing a building, fighting a battle and more. Dale and Sandy have written over 40 Bible studies for InterVarstiy Press and other publishers. Though they have not written this study, they bring a tremendous background that will be sure to lead to a deeper understanding of what it means to follow Jesus. This class will be an informal time of free conversation with discussion guides provided. While each metaphor

for following Jesus stands alone, it will provide the larger context of what it means to be a disciple.

Host: Jim Klepper

Duration: January 19th - February 16th

Day & Time: Thursdays at 6 PM - 7:30 PM

Where: Evangel Room 223

Longing for things to be wonderful is one of the deepest yearnings in the human heart. After times of trial - pandemics, war, job loss, relationships gone wrong -

our desire rises to the surface demanding relief. We must rally, tapping into our soul’s reserves, or we burn out.

Right now we are in a global denial about the cost of the past few hard years (which are not over). To be suddenly stripped of our normal way of life, to live under the fear of suffering of death, to be bombarded with negative news and kept in a state of uncertainly, is psychologically challenging to say the least.

Now is the time to be kind to our souls. Denial heals nothing. We have got to plan for our recovery and find resilience. There is hope, great hope in Jesus Christ, He

gave us counsel in how to live through such trials. He has set a clear path of recovery and resilience.

Join Jim and study his all-time favorite author John Eldridge’s latest work, complete with a short video and lots of discussion. Each week will open with a true story of human resilience against the bleakest odds. You’ll get practical tools to nourish your soul. And every week will pull your attention to Jesus Himself for the supernatural resilience provided in Christ. It is always available; we just need to take hold of it. And we will.

Host: Reese Werner

Day & Time: Thursdays at 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Duration: January 19th - March 2nd

Where: Evangel Room 221

In this video Bible study, Karen Ehman, New York Times bestselling author of “Keep it Shut,” helps you rediscover the life-changing joy that comes from putting others first. In a culture that tells us a “me-first, you-second” way of living is the key to happiness, Ehman explains that the key to moving forward in almost every facet of your life is to embrace backward living.

Becoming a person who thinks about others first takes effort. It requires you to live alert, to be on the lookout in conversations for “heart drops”—hints of kindness you might grant to the person right in front of you, right where they are.

But it is worth it.

Listen, Love, Repeat gives you both the encouragement and practical, daily ways you can reach out to others with both planned and random acts of kindness. Topics include loving your family and friends, encouraging coworkers, reaching out to the lonely, blessing the “necessary people” who help you get life done every day but often go unnoticed, and many others who could use an act of thoughtfulness. An additional focus on modeling for your children a lifestyle that listens and loves is accompanied by doable ideas for you and for your family.