Summer Equipping Classes

Grief is a natural human reaction to emotional pain caused by the loss of someone or something significant to us. The Grief Care class will provide a Christ-based curriculum that fosters a safe environment to process loss stories and offer tools to make healthy choices that lead to a path of healing.

Teacher: Dr. Tamar Sevajian, LMFT

How to Study the Bible will help you interpret and apply the Word of God with joy and confidence by training you in the skills of Bible interpretation.

Teacher: Jack Shiflett

Small groups and mentoring relationships are the primary places where care and discipleship happen. Learn how to care for those you are leading in this class taught by professional soul care counselors.

Teachers: Katie DeManby, Anna Hawkins, and Pattie Krohn

Required Book: "Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom & Love" by Ed Welch

Creating a Healthy Community will explore the four things that healthy communities do including putting people first, resolving conflict well, exhibiting grace and truth, and becoming more like Christ.

Teacher: Brian Erikson

The Bible is full of “one anothers.” But what does it really look like to care for one another, communicate with one another, and seek to know and be known by one another? Join us as we explore what it looks like to live well with one another.

Teachers: Debbie Tovsrud and Maddie Yee

At Safe Families, our goal is to keep children safe and families together. Our organization sees the church as our biggest resource in caring for our community. In this class, you will be trained in parent support, foster prevention, diversity, and Christ-like hospitality.

Teachers: Kori Tackett and Bonnie Smith