Spiritual Formation

We offer several adult classes:

Joyful Outsiders Classes

- In person Sunday mornings at church at 9 am, beginning September 7
- Zoom classes on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm, beginning September 10

Feel more like an outsider in our culture today than you did ten years ago? If that's the case, you're not alone. The question is, what kind of outsider will you become? Will you become a combative outsider and rage against your enemies? Will you become a conformist outsider and mirror the world around you? Will you become a conflict-averse outsider and avoid confrontation at all costs?

In their book, Joyful Outsiders, pastors Patrick Miller and Keith Simon suggest that Jesus has called us to be joyful outsiders like him. He was crucified as an outcast outside the city. Now he welcomes us to join him; to die for ourselves and discover that sacrificial love has the power to change the world. They also lay out six ways to navigate a confusing culture at home, at work, and beyond. They draw on the examples of biblical characters to introduce six types of joyful outsiders: the artist, the protestor, the builder, the advisor, the ambassador, and the trainer.

We will read and discuss this timely book where you will discover joy by embracing your identity as an outsider and find which of the six ways God is calling you to follow, experience freedom from fear of the world and anger toward it, and learn how to both resist and cultivate the world around you.

These classes are taught by Elder Larry Totzke. Please email ltotzke@gmail.com to register for the Zoom classes. A Zoom link will be sent after registration.

You can purchase a copy of the book from Larry for $11.00 beginning on August 31.

Sundays at 11:30 am: Sunday Morning Bible Study.  Currently, the study is on the Book of Revelation. (Please note this class now meets in the Fireside room) This class is taught by retired missionary Eddie Mensinger.

Mondays from 7-8:30 pm: (Starts Sept 8th) Monday Small Group. This group is open to new members. The New Testament book of 1 Corinthians will be the new topic. (Meets in the Youth Room in the CE building.) Each week, members are offered an online study guide to assist them as they read a passage of the book in preparation for the study. Led by elder Larry Totzke. If interested, please get in touch with Larry at Ltotzke46@gmail.com.