Classes

I believe that we truly grow our faith when we have an opportunity to discuss and hear a variety of perspectives. Therefore, I love leading discussion-based classes on a variety of topics. Here’s a list of weekly multi-week classes I’ve led or helped lead in the last few years. They ranged anywhere from 4 weeks to semester-long and had participation from a wide variety of ages.

• Bible - I’ve done chapter-by-chapter explorations of Genesis, Exodus, Malachi, Luke, Philippians, Ephesians, and James

• God, Evil, and Suffering - explored many aspects of Theodicy, the nature of God, and prayer

• What Even Is the Bible? - explored where the Bible came from (and continues to come from) and what people have done with it over time

• What Goes In…. - considered how the people and media we consume might affect our lives and what sort of guidelines we should develop for our spiritual health

• Caring For Aging Parents - explored practical resources and theological considerations on how to help our loved ones age with dignity while maintaining our own health

• Back To Eden - Used permaculture principles and holistic gardening techniques as metaphors for our spiritual life

• Spiritual Practices Small Group - a group that gathered once a month for several months to share about their soul and learn about a new spiritual practice.