Core Classes are a “next step, next level” training designed to help disciples discover how the Bible, the Gospel, theology, and real-world life intersect. These classes are key to Living Hope’s commitment to “equip the saints for the work of ministry…to build up the body of Christ, until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into maturity…in every way into Christ.” (Ephesians 4:12-15, CSB)
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September 13-October 4
God’s Big Story: From the Beginning to the End will show disciples how our life-long love of stories is key to understanding the best Story of all: God’s Story, told through the Bible. You’ll learn how to connect all the big pieces of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation.Sept 13-Oct 4 | 9a | Rec Center 1 | $10 Course Fee
Neighbors to Nations: Living as Sent People will introduce disciples to many pictures of the sending heart of God in the Bible. And since Jesus said, “As the Father sent Me, even so I am sending you” (Jn. 20:21), it will also help you find your place in Jesus’ mission to reach people across the world with God’s love. Sept 13-Oct 4 | 10:15a | Room 223 | $10 Course Fee
Learn the art of disciplining and training your kids in an obedient lifestyle that glorifies God. Learn the art of disciplining and training your kids in an obedient lifestyle that glorifies God. Sept 13-Oct 4 | 9a | Room 215/219 | Optional $10 Materials Fee
Finding Joy in the Empty Nest, Part 1 will focus on the challenges and opportunities of reinventing the relationships with your adult kids, your spouse, and with your time. Sept 13-Oct 4 | 10:15a | Room 215/219 | Optional $10 Materials Fee
September 13-November 15
Abide: The Wonder of Life in Christ, with Christ, and for Christ is our gateway course to discipleship because it explores the main way the Bible describes the Christian life—that the same Christ who walked the earth, died, and rose again is now live in us. Across nine weeks of guided Bible study, small group discussion, and practical exercises, you’ll learn the principles and practices to help you experience the life-transforming reality that we are in Christ and Christ is in us.Sept 13-Nov 15 | 11:30a | Rec Center 1 | $20 Course Fee
Re-Engage is central to Living Hope’s marriage ministry. This two-semester journey provides a safe place for spouses to invest in growing, refreshing or restoring their marriage —no matter how long they have been married.First Semester | Sept 13-Nov 15 | 11:30a | Basement | $60 Per Couple
Second Semester | Jan 17-March 14 | 11:30a | Basement
October 11-November 1
The Truths We Live By will help disciples understand and apply the key truths that shape our faith. We will overview the eight large categories of Biblical teaching or doctrine that form Living Hope’s Articles of Faith. October 11-November 1 | 9a | Room 223 | $10 Course Fee
No matter what age your kid starts handling technology on their own, this class will give you proactive guidance on rules, limitations and opportunities you need to parent them well. (Core: Focus/Parent Training)October 11-November 1 | 9a | Room 215/219
Resolving Everyday Conflict: Peacemaking Like Jesus helps us recognize that though every relationship— at home, with friends, in the workplace—will experience conflict, the power of Christ’s Gospel is stronger. We’ll learn practical, Biblical tools to help us move through conflict and pursue forgiveness, resolution and reconciliation.October 11-November 1 | 10:15a | Rec Center 1
Finding Joy in the Empty Nest, part 2 continues an exploration of this special season of life with a focus on serving your church, leaving legacy and grandparenting well.October 11-November 1 | 10:15a | Room 215/219