Beginning July 13 - August 17, 2025
This summer, we are excited to relaunch our Summer Seminars meeting before the service at 9:00am and after at 11:30am.
Beginning July 13 to August 17, our Summer Seminars will include two sessions—Session 1 (July 13–27) and Session 2 (August 3–17)—each covering three Sundays. Seminar classes will have a specific equipping topic to help you grow spiritually. During this time, all our Communities will be set aside until the fall.
Our hope is that you will grow in your relationship with the Lord this summer, meet some new people, and walk away refreshed and ready for the fall!
Session 1 Schedule: July 13, 20, 27
9:00am
- Think About What You Think About! | Room 303
- Intro to Apologetics | Room 304
- Essential Doctrines | Clarkview
11:30am
- Think About What You Think About! | Room 303
- Spiritual Warfare | Room 304
- Essential Doctrines | Clarkview
- Teens & Tech: For parents and teens | Room 307
Session 2 Schedule: August 3, 10, 17
9:00am
- Equipping You to Live Out Your Faith at Work | Room 303
- Intro to Apologetics | Room 304
- Essential Doctrines 2 | Clarkview
- Free Will, Depravity, & Divine Election | Room 307
11:30am
- Equipping You to Live Out Your Faith at Work | Room 303
- Spiritual Warfare | Room 304
- Is the Bible Reliable? | Room 307
- Essential Doctrines 2 | Clarkview
July 13-27 Seminars: 9:00am and 11:30am
9:00
Think About What You Think About!
Room 303 | Mary Lowman
When was the last time you thought about your thought life? Probably not recently if ever! Most Christians don’t feel the need to change their thought patterns. Right thinking, however, is probably the greatest need most of us have, whether we feel it or not.
In this Summer Seminar, we’ll take a close look at what the Bible has to say about what you think about—and it’s a lot! The first session will focus on the power of your thought life and how we are challenged as believers to think differently. In the second session, we’ll discuss the guardrails that the Bible puts in place for our thought patterns. And finally, in session three, we’ll see practical ways we can change our lives and improve our effectiveness for Christ by changing our thought patterns.
Intro to Apologetics
Room 304 | Karl Johnson
Talking about your faith in Jesus Christ can be difficult today. We live in post-Christian times when the influence of evangelical Christianity is waning, and while secularism and skepticism seem to be the default worldviews. On top of that, political polarization has often reduced people’s view of Christianity to a political position. How can we engage in faith conversations today?
Week 2: Communicating: It’s Complicated
Week 3: Conversational Apologetics
Essential Doctrines
Clarkview | Stephen Farish
In the Essential Doctrines class, we will be examining the teaching of Scripture concerning those doctrines which distinguish Christianity as “the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3). Our prayer is that God in his grace through this seminar will open the “eyes of our hearts” to the display of his spiritual beauty and worth in the Bible (Psalm 27:4; Ephesians 1:18), in such a way that we his people would experience life-transforming delight through our apprehension of God’s stunning glory (Psalm 16:11). The topics we will cover this year, Lord willing, include the following:
- July 13: The Doctrine of Providence: Creation
- July 20: The Doctrine of the Good and Evil Angels
- July 27: The Doctrine of the Covenants
11:30
Think About What You Think About!
Room 303 | Mary Lowman
When was the last time you thought about your thought life? Probably not recently if ever! Most Christians don’t feel the need to change their thought patterns. Right thinking, however, is probably the greatest need most of us have, whether we feel it or not.
In this Summer Seminar, we’ll take a close look at what the Bible has to say about what you think about—and it’s a lot! The first session will focus on the power of your thought life and how we are challenged as believers to think differently. In the second session, we’ll discuss the guardrails that the Bible puts in place for our thought patterns. And finally, in session three, we’ll see practical ways we can change our lives and improve our effectiveness for Christ by changing our thought patterns.
Spiritual Warfare
Room 304 | Karl Johnson
We tend to neglect the spiritual aspects of life. But the Bible affirms that there is a cosmic, spiritual struggle going on daily, and that our adversary seeks to “devour” us. Using C.S. Lewis’s famous book The Screwtape Letters, we will explore and discuss the methods and tactics that our adversary uses to disrupt our lives and our faith. A study guide will be provided, but participants must acquire their own copy of The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis (any edition is fine).
Week 1: A Brief Introduction
Week 2: The Screwtape Letters 1-15
Week 3: The Screwtape Letters 16-30
Essential Doctrines
Clarkview | Stephen Farish
In the Essential Doctrines class, we will be examining the teaching of Scripture concerning those doctrines which distinguish Christianity as “the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3). Our prayer is that God in his grace through this seminar will open the “eyes of our hearts” to the display of his spiritual beauty and worth in the Bible (Psalm 27:4; Ephesians 1:18), in such a way that we his people would experience life-transforming delight through our apprehension of God’s stunning glory (Psalm 16:11). The topics we will cover this year, Lord willing, include the following:
- July 13: The Doctrine of Providence: Creation
- July 20: The Doctrine of the Good and Evil Angels
- July 27: The Doctrine of the Covenants
Teens and Tech: For Parents and Teenagers
Room 307 | Pastor Nate Brumbaugh and Pastor Sean Melvin
Beginning with creation and a biblical view of humanity, this class will consider practical approaches to the wise use of technology. Parents and teens will be invited into the discussion with a goal of bringing the use of technology under the lordship of Christ. In these discussions, attention will be given to both the blessings and dangers of technology.
August 3-17 Seminars: 9:00am and 11:30am
9:00
Equipping You to Live Out Your Faith at Work
Room 303 | Kathryn Tack
Ever wonder how to really live out your faith where you work without sounding preachy or feeling out of place?…or to actually “go be the church?” This session is real talk about influence, not awkward evangelism; to help you live out your calling with courage, conviction, and character. Whether you’re leading a team or just trying to live out your week with purpose, you’re not alone.
Week One – August 3
“Leading in Ways No One Expects”
Week Two – August 10
“Guidelines for Evangelism and How to Share Christ with Someone”
Week Three – August 17
Intro to Apologetics
Room 304 | Karl Johnson
Talking about your faith in Jesus Christ can be difficult today. We live in post-Christian times when the influence of evangelical Christianity is waning, and while secularism and skepticism seem to be the default worldviews. On top of that, political polarization has often reduced people’s view of Christianity to a political position. How can we engage in faith conversations today?
Week 1: What is Apologetics?
Week 2: Communicating: It’s Complicated
Week 3: Conversational Apologetics
Essential Doctrines
Clarkview | Stephen Farish
In the Essential Doctrines (Part 2) class we will be examining the teaching of Scripture concerning those doctrines which distinguish Christianity as “the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3). Our prayer is that God in his grace through this seminar will open the “eyes of our hearts” to the display of his spiritual beauty and worth in the Bible (Psalm 27:4; Ephesians 1:18), in such a way that we his people would experience life-transforming delight through our apprehension of God’s stunning glory (Psalm 16:11). The topics we will cover this year, Lord willing, include the following:
- August 3: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
- August 10: The Doctrine of the Order of Salvation: Justification by Faith Alone
- August 17: The Doctrine of the Order of Salvation: Sanctification
The Big Three: Exploring Free Will, Depravity, and Divine Election
Room 307 | Pastor Mark Pirrie
August 3: Free Will – Do We Truly Have It?
August 10: Total Depravity – Are We Completely Fallen?
August 17: Election – Did God Choose Me, or Did I Choose God?
Are you ready to dive into life’s biggest theological questions? Join us as we explore free will, total depravity, and divine election—three concepts that shape our faith and understanding of salvation. Whether you’re seeking clarity, deeper discussion, or a fresh perspective, this class will challenge and inspire you in profound ways!
11:30
Equipping You to Live Out Your Faith at Work
Room 303 | Kathryn Tack
Ever wonder how to really live out your faith where you work without sounding preachy or feeling out of place?…or to actually “go be the church?” This session is real talk about influence, not awkward evangelism; to help you live out your calling with courage, conviction, and character. Whether you’re leading a team or just trying to live out your week with purpose, you’re not alone.
Week One – August 3
“Leading in Ways No One Expects”
Week Two – August 10
“Guidelines for Evangelism and How to Share Christ with Someone”
Week Three – August 17
Spiritual Warfare
Room 304 | Karl Johnson
We tend to neglect the spiritual aspects of life. But the Bible affirms that there is a cosmic, spiritual struggle going on daily, and that our adversary seeks to “devour” us. Using C.S. Lewis’s famous book The Screwtape Letters, we will explore and discuss the methods and tactics that our adversary uses to disrupt our lives and our faith. A study guide will be provided, but participants must acquire their own copy of The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis (any edition is fine).
Week 1: A Brief Introduction
Week 2: The Screwtape Letters 1-15
Week 3: The Screwtape Letters 16-30
Essential Doctrines
Clarkview | Stephen Farish
In the Essential Doctrines (Part 2) class we will be examining the teaching of Scripture concerning those doctrines which distinguish Christianity as “the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3). Our prayer is that God in his grace through this seminar will open the “eyes of our hearts” to the display of his spiritual beauty and worth in the Bible (Psalm 27:4; Ephesians 1:18), in such a way that we his people would experience life-transforming delight through our apprehension of God’s stunning glory (Psalm 16:11). The topics we will cover this year, Lord willing, include the following:
- August 3: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
- August 10: The Doctrine of the Order of Salvation: Justification by Faith Alone
- August 17: The Doctrine of the Order of Salvation: Sanctification
Is The Bible Reliable?
Room 307 | Rob Marcello
How we know about Jesus is through the words of scripture, but are they reliable, and are they worthy of our trust? In these seminars, we will discuss the reliability of the text of the New Testament, diving into the history of scribes and manuscripts. Second, we will look at the books of the Bible, answering the question, “Why did some books make it and why were others not included?” Finally, we will look at the truthfulness of the Bible’s accounts and why we can trust what it says.
- Week 1: We will discuss the reliability of the text of the New Testament, diving into the history of scribes and manuscripts.
- Week 2: In session two, we will look at the books of the Bible, answering the question, “Why did some books make it and why were others not included?”
- Week 3: In session three, we will look at the truthfulness of the Bible’s accounts and why we can trust what it says.
