T H E C L A S S E S . . .
E N C O U N T E R I N G G O D : P R A C T I C E S O F R E N E W A L A N D D I S C E R N M E N T [ I N S T R U C T O R : M A R V I N R I C E ]
How does one connect with the mystery of God in the midst of a chaotic and fast paced world? Laying a foundation for an ongoing missional journey with God, this course will explore how
one engages in the spiritual journey as an essential component of discipleship through individual and group spiritual practices.
J E S U S : M E S S I A H , R A B B I , R E V O L U T I O N A R Y A N D M Y S T I C [ I N S T R U C T O R : M A T T F R I Z Z E L L ]
How we understand Jesus says a lot about how we view God and God’s unfolding purposes in us and in the world. This course will look at a variety of perspectives about who Jesus was (the
Messiah, a Teacher/Rabbi, a Revolutionary, and a Mystic) and how understanding Jesus in scripture and his context inform our understanding of discipleship and mission today.
S A C R E D T E X T S , R E V E L A T I O N , A N D M I S S I O N : T H E B I B L E [ I N S T R U C T O R : M A R K E U R I T T ]
In the Bible’s grand narrative lies an invitation to be God’s people and to participate in God’s unfolding purposes among creation. In order to understand the Bible’s role in the development
of faith, beliefs, and mission, this course will look at this grand narrative of the Bible and provide tools for us for responsible interpretation of its sacred texts.
S A C R E D T E X T S , R E V E L A T I O N , A N D M I S S I O N : R E S T O R A T I O N S C R I P T U R E S [ I N S T R U C T O R : T B A ]
Just as the Bible has had a role in the development, faith, beliefs, and mission of the early church, the Restoration scriptures have had a similar role in the Community of Christ. This course
will look at these additional witnesses of God’s encounter with God’s people and work to form a constructive approach to use of these texts in the life and mission of the church today.
F O L L O W E R S O F T H E W A Y [ I N S T R U C T O R : B L A K E S M I T H ]
Community has always been central to the Restoration movement. This course will consider the significance of Christian community for “Followers of the Way” in the first century and
explore how that community evolved into “the church” as we know it today...influenced as it is by an individualistic approach to life in general and life with God in particular.
C O M M U N I T Y O F C H R I S T : A J O U R N E Y O F F A I T H A N D D I S C O V E R Y [ I N S T R U C T O R : L A C H M A C K A Y ]
The journey of faith and discovery is dependent on vulnerability...to honest exploration and examination, as well as to Divine grace. This course will explore our story, examine our mistakes,
and construct a helpful path to the future in light of our growing understanding of Community of Christ identity, message, and mission.
T H E G O S P E L A N D C O N T E M P O R A R Y I S S U E S [ I N S T R U C T O R S : K A T I E A N D Z A C H A R M O N - M C L A U G H L I N ]
Individually and corporately we are constantly bombarded by new and challenging issues that push our boundaries as Christians. This course will use the Enduring Principles and Inspired
Counsel “foundational principles” as lenses to help individuals develop a means of ethical consideration to respond to key issues which have the potential to distract us from God’s mission.
H O L I S T I C E V A N G E L I S M : B E I N G I N R E L A T I O N S H I P W I T H G O D A N D O T H E R S [ I N S T R U C T O R : L A R R Y M C G U I R E ]
For too long, evangelism has been seen as a free-standing event in which persons focus on individual’s life and personal salvation.. This course will explore a more holistic approach which
views evangelism as a way of life intended to address not only the needs of the whole person but also the whole of creation.
B E C O M I N G S I G N A L C O M M U N I T I E S O F C H R I S T ’ S P E A C E A N D J U S T I C E [ I N S T R U C T O R : R O N H A R M O N ]
Preparation for and participation in this class will focus on identifying missional concepts, addressing missional challenges, and engaging missional practices in light of all other learning for
the purpose of becoming signal communities of Christ’s justice and peace in the places where participants live.
Preparing disciples to live into God’s imagination for “the church”
as a vehicle for God’s mission in the world.
