ELECTIVES

Between endless amounts of homework, hanging out with friends, or watching football it seems as if going to church on Sunday is more of an inconvenience in our lives than a joy. Attending worship every week, however, is vital for the life and health of Christians of all ages, especially high school and college age students. In this class we will explore why God calls to public worship, what we do in worship, and how continued weekly worship can strengthen our lives and walk with Christ.

Demons, depression, drama, and dragons: as God’s people, we have enemies that don’t belong just to the world we can see. God’s Word equips us with how to think about and deal with these spiritual battles. Is your school haunted? Should Christians believe in aliens? Do you have a guardian angel? And if you do, is his name really “Mike?” Come for the spooky stories, stay for a Biblical guide to winning the fight against Satan and his armies.

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Have you ever felt labeled? “Gen Z” seems to be a popular label these days. Culture is constantly changing its tune on who it thinks we are and how we should act. How can we keep up? Let me tell you about my friend, Jesus Christ, the greatest label maker of all time. He calls us Redeemed, Beloved, His people. Join me in this elective where we’ll discuss how we can rest in the identity God gives us.

If we are new creations in Christ, why are we still sinful? If we are saved by grace, why all the effort to be better? Can I actually change? The Bible tells a beautiful story about how we become more like Christ, what we call Sanctification.

The purpose of this class is to see, and understand, the world through the lens of the Bible. A Biblical Worldview helps us answer questions: What does it mean for the Bible to be the foundation for everything we believe? What is Truth and how can we know it? Where does our sense of right and wrong come from? And how do we keep faith in an unbelieving world?

Maybe you are someone who has been ready for this day for a looooong time, or maybe you’re someone who doesn’t feel like you’re quite ready for what’s next. Whichever one describes you, one thing is certain: your life is about to change, and maybe in some really significant ways. In this class we will look at life after High School and how it is that you can not just follow, but live for the Lord in this next phase of your life.

Have you ever wanted what's next? What is going to happen after Jesus comes back? One of the most important things for us as believers is what happens next. Revelation 21 tells us that Jesus promises a brand new world where everything that's sad comes untrue.

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We hear love applied however one wants to whatever one wants, from marriage to shoes to delicious bacon! Maybe you’ve struggled to love well. Maybe you’ve been hurt by someone who said they loved you. Maybe you wonder if you really know what love is like at all. Love is a God thing. God’s love is the most complete, most perfect and wonderful expression of love in all creation - for God IS love. Because our experience of love is often diluted and misguided, we don’t fully appreciate His love and therefore miss out on the blessing He offers us in it. The Bible shows how God goes to great lengths to profess His love for His people using numerous metaphors and images. Join us for this elective as we consider how wide and long and high and deep is the love of God in Jesus...and in more fully knowing this love that surpasses knowledge, we may be filled with all the fullness of God, enabled to trust Him more confidently in the hard times and celebrate Him more richly in the high times.

The Church needs the wisdom of those who have faithfully followed Jesus in ages past. Augustine of Hippo, one of the most influential voices in Christian history, offers us profound insights into theology, discipleship, and the Christian life. Join us as we explore his life, thought, and lasting legacy—examining his journey from restless seeker to devoted servant of Christ. Through his writings and reflections, we will uncover ancient wisdom that continues to shape the Church today, strengthening our own faith and understanding of God's truth.