The Academy
The Academy consists of 12 courses in which participants will grow in knowledge of God's Word, learn how to use it when engaging with others, and discover how to evangelize effectively. Each course of The Academy is designed to equip believers as missionaries with scripture-based doctrine, that they may bring a solid, theological defense of faith with confidence. Participants can join classes at any time, and in no particular order, at no cost to them. Childcare is available with a reservation.
Ongoing Classes & Workshops
Everyday Missionary: WHO (recognizing the mission field right in front of us).
Join us for a five-session course on becoming an everyday missionary. Learn to recognize where Jesus is already at work in the lives of people around you, and gain the tools to join him on his mission to reach the lost.
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Everyone His Witness: HOW (showing us how to engage those in our mission field).
In this one-day workshop, you will learn how to naturally share the Good News of Jesus Christ with the people in everyday life. Learn how to listen, ask non-accusatory questions, and share the Good News with honesty.
Workshops held three times each year. Led by Pastor Malinak. Sign-up Here
Everyday Boldness: DO (gaining confidence in actually being a witness).
In this course we identify reasons Christians might lack confidence and boldness to share the Gospel. We will examine what the Bible has to say in order to gain a new perspective; where our focus is on God, his ability, and his faithfulness to his Word.
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The Academy (3-year schedule: Watch for upcoming dates.)
Year 1 Classes
Sacraments and Solas
Taught by Pastor Kari Malinak (Fall)
The class will lay the Biblical groundwork for why Christians believe what we believe in how one is saved and how God sustains one in faith.
Topics: “Baptism”, “Communion”, “Grace Alone”, “Faith Alone”, “Word Alone.”
What is the Bible?
Taught by Pastor David Eibel (Winter)
The class will help equip you to articulate a defense of the purpose and reliability of God’s Word.
Topics: “Infallible”, “Authority, Clarity,
Sufficiency, Efficacy”, “Forward and Backward to Christ”, “How Did We Get the Bible?”
Caring for Our Neighbor
Taught by Pastor Kari Malinak (Spring)
“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Luke 10:27). But how do we care for our neighbor? This class will guide you in how to lovingly and scripturally care for those around you.
Topics: “Our role as Christian care-givers”, “CAREgiving vs. CUREgiving”, “How to use the Bible in caring for our neighbor”, “Praying with others.”
Year 2 Classes
The Creed
Taught by Pastor Kari Malinak (Fall)
The class will give the scriptural foundation for the church’s united confession of faith.
Topics: “Why a Creed?”, “God the
Father”, “God the Son”, “God the Holy Spirit.”
How to Interpret the Bible
Taught by Pastor David Eibel
Winter
The class will help you learn important skills of Bible interpretation and assist you in reading God’s Word with greater
understanding and confidence.
Topics: “Foundations for Interpreting”, “Look Carefully at the Words”, “Interpreting Figurative Language”, “Human Reason: Its Role in Interpreting Scripture.”
Old Testament
Taught by Pastor Kari Malinak (Spring)
The Old Testament can seem
intimidating, but in this class you will find the rich history and faith of God’s people which ultimately point directly to Jesus, the promised Messiah.
Topics: “The Pentateuch”, “The Histories”, “The Psalms”, “The Prophets.”
Year 3 Classes
Living a Life of Faith
Taught by Pastor Kari Malinak (Fall)
The class will explore what the Bible has to say about living life as a new creation in Christ Jesus.
Topics: “Vocation”, “Time and Talent”, “Treasure”, “Discipling”, “Plugging in.”
Law and Gospel
Taught by Pastor David Eibel (Winter)
The entire body of doctrine in Holy Scripture may be classified as either Law or Gospel. It is essential for proper interpretation to distinguish between the two concepts. How do you do this? What happens if you don’t?
Topics: “Perfect Opposites”, “The
Nature of the Law and the Nature of the
Gospel”, “Law and Liberty.”
New Testament
Taught by Pastor Kari Malinak (Spring)
Referred to as “the wellsprings of salvation,” in this class you will explore the New Testament of the Bible, finding the good news of a promise fulfilled, how the good news has been delivered and what is to come of all of this.
Topics: “The Gospels”, “Paul”, “The Mission of the Church”, “Revelation.”
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