TEACHING SEMINARS

Teaching Seminar on the Book of Ruth • What’s one of the first things you do after watching a movie at home?  For some, it’s searching through the extended version or Director’s Cut. What was left out? What did I miss? What are they not telling me? What’s the inside scoop? For those who want to know and grow, there’s always more. Pastor Jeremy leads us through “The Director’s Cut” – deleted scenes and insights from the book of Ruth.…

Are we living in End Times? What will happen next? How will things go down and how long will it be before Jesus makes everything right? These questions frequently come up. The Bible provides some information on future things (“Eschatology”) but good Christians interpret those passages differently. What does the Bible say? What are the most common interpretations (views)? What does our denomination teach? How will things play out? Pastor Jeremy leads us through two major views of the End…

Living by the Spirit: An In-depth Journey through Romans 8:1-11. Perhaps one of the most significant chapters in the entire Bible is Romans Chapter 8. It comforts, motivates, empowers, and assures us of our salvation from sin and victory in Jesus. But more than a mere stamp of approval without any direction, Romans 8 also provides a clear road map for living in our new state. For those of us who have received righteousness through Jesus, we can now live…

Pastor Jeremy Lobdell and Dan Hickman, Worship Arts Leader, teach about the importance of worship. Here are a few questions that they will answer in this two part teaching seminar: Worship – What is it? Why do we do it? Why does it matter to the church, the individual, and the eternal purposes of God? If I can worship on my own, then why does corporate worship matter? How does corporate worship differ from individual worship? What biblical purpose of…

The human being is a complex and holistic creature. Woven inextricably into our fabric is both the material and immaterial aspects of our being. Sometimes, material needs are easier to identify and address. For example, when my body feels tired, I need to sleep. When my stomach growls, I need food. When something hurts, I need____. But what does my soul need? My heart? My mind? How does that work? Very few of us know. Yet like our bodies, this…

THE WEIGHT OF GLORY – A Teaching Seminar on C.S. LEWIS Who was C.S. Lewis? War hero, Children’s Author, Oxford Don, Apologist, beer-drinking, pipe-smoking, British author. What does he have to teach us about God and ourselves? This seminar will provide an introduction to C.S. Lewis that should pave the way for many studies to come. It will also take a deeper dive into one of his works, “The Weight of Glory” by tying it back to the heartbeat of…

HOW TO SHARE YOUR FAITH I know that the Bible tells me that I should share my faith but how? Is there a right way? Is there a wrong way? Is personal testimony always the best? Is there a memorable and easy method that works best? How can I go into an evangelistic encounter feeling confident and come away from it feeling encouraged that I did well? How do I know if it’s been a success? In addition to providing…

Most cults and religions practice some form of initiation rite or ritual. Christians practice baptism. Why? What is it? Why is it important? How should it be done? Why do Christians do it differently? What does the Bible say (and NOT say) about Baptism? What parameters does the Evangelical Free Denomination give her churches? Why? This four part series on Christian Baptism will address those questions and more.

What do you believe and why do you believe it? Where do you stand? The key to living counterculturally in an upside-down world is to be able to answer those questions. How sure are you? This seven-session series will build up your faith as a believer in Jesus Christ by broadening your view of and solidifying your confidence in God’s eternal plan. Your faith in Jesus will be more accessible, integrated, and applicable to your daily life.

Do you have questions about the Holy Spirit? This three-part teaching seminar will address many questions you might have about the Holy Spirit and how He works: Who is the Holy Spirit? What does the Holy Spirit do? When and where does the Holy Spirit work? How does the Holy Spirit work and through what means?

In this three-part teaching seminar, Pastor Jeremy explores the Biblical View of Sexuality from Scripture and history. You’ll learn the answers to the following questions and more: What does it mean to be human and why are we here? What role does sexuality have in establishing our identity? What is marriage? Why marriage? Is there a clear, historical, consistent view of sexuality? The media, politicians, academia, Hollywood, friends, and social media all have something to say. But who is right?…

Would you like to be closer to God? Would you like to connect with Him in a deeper way? What is His heart? Join us in a journey through Jesus’ Model Prayer in Matthew 6:9-14. During this time Pastor Jeremy will walk us through each line of Jesus’ Model Prayer and give us tangible ways to put it to use in our daily lives. Learning to pray in this way will develop in you a greater sense and appreciation for…