Pastor of Grow Ministry @ The Crossing
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Everyone can be a BETTER parent!
I have two children, Jackson who just turned 8 and Mia who just started kindergarten. They are the joys of my life. There are very few things that are more precious to me than my children. I love having uno tournaments, teaching them to swim and enjoying the everyday moments. However, being a parent is hard. Everyday we make decisions for our children, some good and some we wish we could take back. Some of us had great parents but many of us had poor parenting models. Being a great parent doesn't happen by accident. The Bible tells us to 'train our children up in the way the way they should go so as they grow older they will not depart from it.' How are you doing training your children up? Need some encouragement? Then sign up for our FUEL class on PARENTING. It will help you point your children back to God. Sign up at www.thecrossing.com/fuel
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
It's tough being a dude!
I've been a man most of my life. :) Seriously, many of us didn't have the best role models as men. We want to be good dads and good husbands but we find ourselves stumbling though life simply trying to make less mistakes than those around us. Men don't know how to be spiritual leaders or why they were created. But God created us to fulfill His purpose in our life. He designed us with an adventure to explore and a battle to fight. He shaped us to love a woman in God's love. He created us to be a Godly man. The problem is many of us don't know where to start. If you want to find Gods purpose in your life, learn what it means to be a Godly man whether single or married then check out the FUEL class for MEN. Sign up at www.thecrossing.com/fuel
Monday, September 27, 2010
Ignorance is NOT bliss
Sometimes what we don't know CAN hurt us. Take for instance our faith. It seems like we have become a culture that's knows very little about our personal faith. We don't know our history, the birth of the church, the power of the Holy Spirit or the fundamentals of what we proclaim. We find ourselves simply believing recycled knowledge from what other people teach us. But growth comes from personal discovery. Growth comes from asking questions and pursuing answers. Some questions can be answered while others simply need to be pursued. What you find on this journey is it no longer becomes historical but rather personal. This fall we are starting a FUEL class on CHRISTIANITY. If you are new to the faith or have never really studied the fundamentals of our faith sign up for this 6 week class, you won't be disappointed. www.thecrossing.com/fuel
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Money Sucks!
In the process of walking couples through premarital counseling the issue of finances always comes up. The average debt for a person runs anywhere between 12-18,000. The tension money can bring can become unbearable for anyone. The scriptures tell us that money is not evil but rather the 'love of money'. We tend to buy things that we don't need with money we don't have to impress people we don't even like. Most people don't have a budget, live paycheck to paycheck and feel helpless to get ahead. This season FUEL will be having a 6 week course on the topic of FINANCES. You don't want to miss this class, sign up at www.thecrossing.com/fuel.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
What do you mean we can't get naked?
Over the years its been amazing watching people come to know Jesus. When we come into a relationship with Jesus everything changes. Our eternal destination changes. Our past changes. Our present changes. I mean EVERYTHING. But one of the many questions I have heard from single people when they come to know Jesus is, 'how do I date from God's perspective?' When we choose God we choose His ways over ours. And many people I talk to want a new perspective on dating but aren't sure how to start. Many, including maybe you have never dated from God's perspective. As a matter of fact I think their is a difference between dating and courting. Dating asks the question, 'is this the right person' but courting asks the question 'how can this relationship draw me closer to God?'. If you would like to learn a new way to date, a new way to develop Godly relationships as a single person join us for our FUEL class for singles 'Courting vs. Dating' at www.thecrossing.com/fuel
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Building a Godly Marriage...
Over the past 15 years of doing some form of marriage counseling either as a pastor or in social work I have heard these words "marriage is tough" over a thousand times. And what I have come to find out after almost 12 years of marriage is that it's true. Marriage CAN be tough. When you blend two personalities with expectations, worries, finances and add a few kids to the mix, it can get complicated. But what I have found is when two people are willing to invest into one another, pursue forgiveness and learn to build a Godly foundation marriage goes from being tough to becoming a blessing. Every marriage needs intentional investment or it doesn't grow. Next week we begin our FUEL class on Marriage and for 6 weeks the discussions will involve dealing with conflict, personalities differences, communication skills and building a solid spiritual foundation. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in the most important relationship you have on this planet, the relationship with your spouse! www.thecrossing.com/fuel
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Questions are NOT bad for religion
Questions are good. I've noticed one of the best ways to grow as a person is to ask a question. Many times we believe something simply because someone told us to believe it. The problem is we never own that belief. Questions make us consider the why about everything. Why do I believe, what do I believe and who do I believe in. Some of the most powerful questions we can ask are things like, why do bad things happen to good people or is the Bible true or do all roads lead to heaven? Sometimes people will ask us these questions and we won't know how to respond. If these questions resonate with you or if you need answers to these questions attend our FUEL class called Discovery at www.thecrossing.com/fuel and begin to find answers to questions that you have always had but were afraid to ask.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Sometimes we just can't be an ISLAND
I am more convinced these days that we want to be islands. We struggle with letting people in but at the same time we desire to be known. Its a constant struggle for us to risk with others. I believe God designed us to be in community with others. There are over 50 'one anothers' in the New Testament. In other words, we were not designed to be an island. Sometimes the first step is simply getting connected. If you are not in a community go online at www.thecrossing.com and click groups. We are also launching new singles groups called Connection on November 23rd at the church. Don't be an island, it may take risk but relationships always do!
Monday, September 13, 2010
FUEL
When: October 12th and October 13th
Where: The Crossing church campus
Duration: 6 weeks from 6:30pm-8pm
Childcare: Available for $10 a child or $15 a family (2+kids) a night. Must RSVP.
Register at http://www.thecrossing.com/fuel
If you have any questions on any FUEL class feel free to email Patrick Detken at pdetken@thecrossing.com
FUEL classes available on Tuesdays
Discovery:
The purpose of this class is to help you answer some of the tougher questions along our journey. Questions like, who is God, do all roads lead to heaven, is the Bible true and why do bad things happen to good people. Whether you are a seasoned Christian wanting information on how to respond to these kinds of questions or seeking answers to any of the above questions this class is for you. For more information about this class contact Steve Stary at sstary@thecrossing.com. The book title is The God Questions. Class will be taught by Gina and Steve Stary.
Worship:
The purpose of this class is to bring in depth understanding of the past present and future of worship as it pertains to the church! You will learn who worships, why do we worship and how do we worship! For more information about this class contact Ben Coplin at bcoplin@thecrossing.com. The book title is Unleashing Worship. The class will be taught by Ben Coplin and Freddi Smith.
Christianity: (in Spanish)
The purpose of this class is to give you a strong understanding on some of the foundational principles in our faith such as, who is the Holy Spirit, the purpose of the church, the birth of Christianity and the role we have as Christians. You will walk away with some of the most important precepts of the Christian faith. This class will be taught in Spanish and is specifically designed for those that primarily speak Spanish. For more information about this class contact Jorge Moscoso at jmoscoso@thecrossing.com. The class will be taught by Jorge Moscoso and Jaime Huff.
Singles:
The purpose of this class is to discover the difference between courting and dating from Gods perspective. You will learn the necessary steps in order to walk out any relationship with a Godly foundation as well as discuss God’s perspective on boundaries, the do's and don'ts in relationships and the pitfalls in order to avoid costly mistakes along the way. For more information contact Patrick Detken at pdetken@thecrossing.com. The book title is Going All the Way. The class will be taught by Patrick Detken and Vicki Holland.
Parenting:
The purpose of this class is how to make your home a place where God lives and is free to grow your family. You will learn how to (1) make your family a part of God’s family in ways that activate God’s calling in each individual’s life, and (2) attract people outside your family into God’s family. For more information contact Mark Vandruff at mvandruff@thecrossing.com. The class will be taught by Mark Vandruff and Sean Kappauf.
Young Adult:
The purpose of this class is to discuss issues that dominate the life of a 20 something. Topics like career, purpose, dating and developing an authentic relationship with God. You will walk away knowing you are not alone and discussing some of the most important topics that you are dealing with in your journey. For more information contact Pax Pulido at ppulido@thecrossing.com. The boo title is The Purpose Driven Life. The class will be taught by Pax Pulido.
Finances:
Each person will be here for a different reason, and the fact that you are asking for information shows in itself a willingness to either take back, or in some instances, for the very first time take control of your finances. This is not a “quick fix” or “silver Bullet” – for those of you who are in financial trouble, a good rule of thumb is, however long it took to get to where you are…it will take that long to get out of it! This is purely a class to help you develop personal money management skills, through spreadsheets and principals we will teach you, and personal financial disciplines that you will have the opportunity to develop. For more information contact Ward Nickless at wnickless@thecrossing.com. The book title is I Was Broke and Now I'm Not. The class will be taught by Ward and Maria Nickless.
FUEL classes available on Wednesdays
Bible Study:
The purpose of the class is to learn how and why we should study the Bible. By the end of the class students will:
• have a strong understanding of why the Bible is worthy of study
• know the difference between various translations of the Bible
• learn different Bible study methods
• go through an actual Bible study
For more information contact Randy Moraitis at rmoraitis@thecrossing.com. The book title is Bible Study Methods. The class will be taught by Randy Moraitis and Randy Clark.
Sharing Your Faith:
The purpose of this class is to practically help equip, encourage and inspire people to show and share God’s love, helping them discover their style of reaching out as well as how to share their story and God’s story in a clear and effective manner. You will learn your own personal “style” of how to best reach out to others. How to share their story, how to share Gods’ story (the gospel) and some practical steps they can take to engage in reaching out to others so they can come to know Christ. For more information on the class contact Ian Stevenson at istevenson@thecrossing.com. The book title is Walk Across the Room. The class will be taught by Ian Stevenson and Doug Mills.
Women:
It’s time to get wild! It’s time to grow deeper and reach higher. It’s time to learn what it means to live up! And because living up does not come naturally to most of us, it’s a lifestyle to be learned --- a life based on living, breathing, and moving in step with God’s Spirit within us. A life that is rooted in the vertical connection of looking up, praying up, and living up to the standards that God has put before us in the Bible. Learning to live up establishes faith, enriches our sense of purpose, and lifts our sagging spirits when life gets too hard. Living up involves wild choices made out of obedience to God. Living up challenges us to go under the knife --- not plastic surgery but process development, as the knife of God’s Word penetrates the deepest part of us with truth. This new wild is about taking our lives back from anything that holds us back and reclaiming the lives that God has created us for. It’s about becoming women who dare to live differently --- living in the faith we profess and daring to choose to live what we say we believe. For more information on the class contact Cyndi Clark at cclark@thecrossing.com. The book title is A Different Kind of Wild. The class will be taught by Cyndi Clark, Sandi Schooler and Nycole Rochford.
Men:
Most men have no idea what it means to be a spiritual leader, lead their family or simply understand Gods purpose for them as a man. In this class we will discuss some of the most important topics that every man deals with in their marriage, as a single man or as a dad. There is a battle that we are facing every day and we need to know how to be Godly men in this world and begin to take a stand. You will walk away with tools, great fellowship and a sense of unity that all men need in order to fight this battle. For more information on the class contact Patrick Detken at pdetken@thecrossing.com. The book title is Wild At Heart. The class will be taught by Patrick Detken and Marty Whitecotton.
Marriage:
How do I create a Godly marriage? In this class you will discover Gods perspective on marriage as well as learn new tools to better communicate, resolve conflict and build a Godly foundation for this incredible relationship. You will learn a better way to approach tough topics and build on the strengths you have already developed in your journey. This class will encourage your marriage whether its your first year or you have been married for 40 years! For more information on the class contact Jim Schwarz at jschwarz@thecrossing.com. The book title is Sacred Marriage. The class will be taught by Jim and Georgie Schwarz and Madaline and Geoff Gaites.
Christianity: (in English)
The purpose of this class is to give you a strong understanding on some of the foundational principles in our faith like, what is the Holy Spirit, the purpose of the church, the birth of Christianity and the role we have as Christians. You will walk away with some of the most important understanding of the Christian faith. For more information on the class contact James Paley at jpaley@thecrossing.com. The book title is Know What You Believe. The class will be taught by James Paley, Mindy Wohlford and Ethen Thacher.
ESL: (English as a Second Language)
We are proud to introduce an ESL class for our community. This class is primarily for those that are not familiar with the English language and would like to learn some of the basics. Every student will be provided an English partner to help them and encourage them on their journey. If you are interested in being English partner contact Michelle Yeun at myeun@thecrossing.com or if you are interested in the class email her in order to register. The book title is Side by Side Student Book #2, 3rd edition.
Where: The Crossing church campus
Duration: 6 weeks from 6:30pm-8pm
Childcare: Available for $10 a child or $15 a family (2+kids) a night. Must RSVP.
Register at http://www.thecrossing.com/fuel
If you have any questions on any FUEL class feel free to email Patrick Detken at pdetken@thecrossing.com
FUEL classes available on Tuesdays
Discovery:
The purpose of this class is to help you answer some of the tougher questions along our journey. Questions like, who is God, do all roads lead to heaven, is the Bible true and why do bad things happen to good people. Whether you are a seasoned Christian wanting information on how to respond to these kinds of questions or seeking answers to any of the above questions this class is for you. For more information about this class contact Steve Stary at sstary@thecrossing.com. The book title is The God Questions. Class will be taught by Gina and Steve Stary.
Worship:
The purpose of this class is to bring in depth understanding of the past present and future of worship as it pertains to the church! You will learn who worships, why do we worship and how do we worship! For more information about this class contact Ben Coplin at bcoplin@thecrossing.com. The book title is Unleashing Worship. The class will be taught by Ben Coplin and Freddi Smith.
Christianity: (in Spanish)
The purpose of this class is to give you a strong understanding on some of the foundational principles in our faith such as, who is the Holy Spirit, the purpose of the church, the birth of Christianity and the role we have as Christians. You will walk away with some of the most important precepts of the Christian faith. This class will be taught in Spanish and is specifically designed for those that primarily speak Spanish. For more information about this class contact Jorge Moscoso at jmoscoso@thecrossing.com. The class will be taught by Jorge Moscoso and Jaime Huff.
Singles:
The purpose of this class is to discover the difference between courting and dating from Gods perspective. You will learn the necessary steps in order to walk out any relationship with a Godly foundation as well as discuss God’s perspective on boundaries, the do's and don'ts in relationships and the pitfalls in order to avoid costly mistakes along the way. For more information contact Patrick Detken at pdetken@thecrossing.com. The book title is Going All the Way. The class will be taught by Patrick Detken and Vicki Holland.
Parenting:
The purpose of this class is how to make your home a place where God lives and is free to grow your family. You will learn how to (1) make your family a part of God’s family in ways that activate God’s calling in each individual’s life, and (2) attract people outside your family into God’s family. For more information contact Mark Vandruff at mvandruff@thecrossing.com. The class will be taught by Mark Vandruff and Sean Kappauf.
Young Adult:
The purpose of this class is to discuss issues that dominate the life of a 20 something. Topics like career, purpose, dating and developing an authentic relationship with God. You will walk away knowing you are not alone and discussing some of the most important topics that you are dealing with in your journey. For more information contact Pax Pulido at ppulido@thecrossing.com. The boo title is The Purpose Driven Life. The class will be taught by Pax Pulido.
Finances:
Each person will be here for a different reason, and the fact that you are asking for information shows in itself a willingness to either take back, or in some instances, for the very first time take control of your finances. This is not a “quick fix” or “silver Bullet” – for those of you who are in financial trouble, a good rule of thumb is, however long it took to get to where you are…it will take that long to get out of it! This is purely a class to help you develop personal money management skills, through spreadsheets and principals we will teach you, and personal financial disciplines that you will have the opportunity to develop. For more information contact Ward Nickless at wnickless@thecrossing.com. The book title is I Was Broke and Now I'm Not. The class will be taught by Ward and Maria Nickless.
FUEL classes available on Wednesdays
Bible Study:
The purpose of the class is to learn how and why we should study the Bible. By the end of the class students will:
• have a strong understanding of why the Bible is worthy of study
• know the difference between various translations of the Bible
• learn different Bible study methods
• go through an actual Bible study
For more information contact Randy Moraitis at rmoraitis@thecrossing.com. The book title is Bible Study Methods. The class will be taught by Randy Moraitis and Randy Clark.
Sharing Your Faith:
The purpose of this class is to practically help equip, encourage and inspire people to show and share God’s love, helping them discover their style of reaching out as well as how to share their story and God’s story in a clear and effective manner. You will learn your own personal “style” of how to best reach out to others. How to share their story, how to share Gods’ story (the gospel) and some practical steps they can take to engage in reaching out to others so they can come to know Christ. For more information on the class contact Ian Stevenson at istevenson@thecrossing.com. The book title is Walk Across the Room. The class will be taught by Ian Stevenson and Doug Mills.
Women:
It’s time to get wild! It’s time to grow deeper and reach higher. It’s time to learn what it means to live up! And because living up does not come naturally to most of us, it’s a lifestyle to be learned --- a life based on living, breathing, and moving in step with God’s Spirit within us. A life that is rooted in the vertical connection of looking up, praying up, and living up to the standards that God has put before us in the Bible. Learning to live up establishes faith, enriches our sense of purpose, and lifts our sagging spirits when life gets too hard. Living up involves wild choices made out of obedience to God. Living up challenges us to go under the knife --- not plastic surgery but process development, as the knife of God’s Word penetrates the deepest part of us with truth. This new wild is about taking our lives back from anything that holds us back and reclaiming the lives that God has created us for. It’s about becoming women who dare to live differently --- living in the faith we profess and daring to choose to live what we say we believe. For more information on the class contact Cyndi Clark at cclark@thecrossing.com. The book title is A Different Kind of Wild. The class will be taught by Cyndi Clark, Sandi Schooler and Nycole Rochford.
Men:
Most men have no idea what it means to be a spiritual leader, lead their family or simply understand Gods purpose for them as a man. In this class we will discuss some of the most important topics that every man deals with in their marriage, as a single man or as a dad. There is a battle that we are facing every day and we need to know how to be Godly men in this world and begin to take a stand. You will walk away with tools, great fellowship and a sense of unity that all men need in order to fight this battle. For more information on the class contact Patrick Detken at pdetken@thecrossing.com. The book title is Wild At Heart. The class will be taught by Patrick Detken and Marty Whitecotton.
Marriage:
How do I create a Godly marriage? In this class you will discover Gods perspective on marriage as well as learn new tools to better communicate, resolve conflict and build a Godly foundation for this incredible relationship. You will learn a better way to approach tough topics and build on the strengths you have already developed in your journey. This class will encourage your marriage whether its your first year or you have been married for 40 years! For more information on the class contact Jim Schwarz at jschwarz@thecrossing.com. The book title is Sacred Marriage. The class will be taught by Jim and Georgie Schwarz and Madaline and Geoff Gaites.
Christianity: (in English)
The purpose of this class is to give you a strong understanding on some of the foundational principles in our faith like, what is the Holy Spirit, the purpose of the church, the birth of Christianity and the role we have as Christians. You will walk away with some of the most important understanding of the Christian faith. For more information on the class contact James Paley at jpaley@thecrossing.com. The book title is Know What You Believe. The class will be taught by James Paley, Mindy Wohlford and Ethen Thacher.
ESL: (English as a Second Language)
We are proud to introduce an ESL class for our community. This class is primarily for those that are not familiar with the English language and would like to learn some of the basics. Every student will be provided an English partner to help them and encourage them on their journey. If you are interested in being English partner contact Michelle Yeun at myeun@thecrossing.com or if you are interested in the class email her in order to register. The book title is Side by Side Student Book #2, 3rd edition.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
FUEL Class Registration Begins
FUEL classes starting in October
When: October 12th and October 13th
Where: The Crossing church campus
How long: 6 weeks from 6:30pm-8pm
Childcare: is available for $10 a child or $15 a family (2+kids) a night
If you have any questions on any FUEL class feel free to email Patrick Detken at pdetken@thecrossing.com
FUEL classes available on Tuesdays
Discovery
The purpose of this class is to help you answer some of the tougher questions along our journey. Questions like, who is God, do all roads lead to heaven, is the Bible true and why do bad things happen to good people. Whether you are a seasoned Christian wanting information on how to respond to these kinds of questions or seeking answers to any of the above questions this class is for you. For more information about this class contact Steve Stary at sstary@thecrossing.com
Worship
The purpose of this class is to bring in depth understanding of the past present and future of worship as it pertains to the church! You will learn who worships, why do we worship and how do we worship! For more information about this class contact Ben Coplin at bcoplin@thecrossing.com
Christianity: (in Spanish)
The purpose of this class is to give you a strong understanding on some of the foundational principles in our faith such as, who is the Holy Spirit, the purpose of the church, the birth of Christianity and the role we have as Christians. You will walk away with some of the most important precepts of the Christian faith. This class will be taught in Spanish and is specifically designed for those that primarily speak Spanish. For more information about this class contact Jorge Moscoso at jmoscoso@thecrossing.com
Singles:
The purpose of this class is to discover the difference between courting and dating from Gods perspective. You will learn the necessary steps in order to walk out any relationship with a Godly foundation as well as discuss God’s perspective on boundaries, the do's and don'ts in relationships and the pitfalls to avoid costly mistakes along the way. For more information contact Patrick Detken at pdetken@thecrossing.com
Parenting:
The purpose of this class is how to make your home a place where God lives and is free to grow your family. You will learn how to (1) make your family a part of God’s family in ways that activate God’s calling in each individual’s life, and (2) attract people outside your family into God’s family. For more information contact Mark Vandruff at mvandruff@thecrossing.com
Young Adult:
The purpose of this class is to discuss issues that dominate the life of a 20 something. Topics like career, purpose, dating and developing an authentic relationship with God. You will walk away knowing you are not alone and discussing some of the most important topics that you are dealing with in your journey. For more information contact Pax Pulido at ppulido@thecrossing.com
Finances:
Each person will be here for a different reason, and the fact that you are asking for information shows in itself a willingness to either take back, or in some instances, for the very first time take control of your finances. This is not a “quick fix” or “silver Bullet” – for those of you who are in financial trouble, a good rule of thumb is, however long it took to get to where you are…it will take that long to get out of it! This is purely a class to help you develop personal money management skills, through spreadsheets and principals we will teach you, and personal financial disciplines that you will have the opportunity to develop. For more information contact Ward Nickless at wnickless@thecrossing.com
FUEL classes available on Wednesdays
Bible:
The purpose of the class is to learn how and why we should study the Bible. By the end of the class students will:
• have a strong understanding of why the Bible is worthy of study
• know the difference between various translations of the Bible
• learn different Bible study methods
• go through an actual Bible study
For more information contact Randy Moraitis at rmoraitis@thecrossing.com
Evangelism:
The purpose of this class is to practically help equip, encourage and inspire people to show and share God’s love, helping them discover their style of reaching out as well as how to share their story and God’s story in a clear and effective manner. You will learn your own personal “style” of how to best reach out to others. How to share their story, how to share Gods’ story (the gospel) and some practical steps they can take to engage in reaching out to others so they can come to know Christ. For more infomration on the class contact Ian Stevenson at istevenson@thecrossing.com
Women:
It’s time to get wild! It’s time to grow deeper and reach higher. It’s time to learn what it means to live up! And because living up does not come naturally to most of us, it’s a lifestyle to be learned --- a life based on living, breathing, and moving in step with God’s Spirit within us. A life that is rooted in the vertical connection of looking up, praying up, and living up to the standards that God has put before us in the Bible. Learning to live up establishes faith, enriches our sense of purpose, and lifts our sagging spirits when life gets too hard. Living up involves wild choices made out of obedience to God. Living up challenges us to go under the knife --- not plastic surgery but process development, as the knife of God’s Word penetrates the deepest part of us with truth. This new wild is about taking our lives back from anything that holds us back and reclaiming the lives that God has created us for. It’s about becoming women who dare to live differently --- living in the faith we profess and daring to choose to live what we say we believe. For more information on the class contact Cyndi Clark at cclark@thecrossing.com
Men:
Most men have no idea what it means to be a spiritual leader, lead their family or simply understand Gods purpose for them as a man. In this class we will discuss some of the most important topics that every man deals with in their marriage, as a single man or as a dad. There is a battle that we are facing every day and we need to know how to be Godly men in this world and begin to take a stand. You will walk away with tools, great fellowship and a sense of unity that all men need in order to fight this battle. For more infomation on the class contact Patrick Detken at pdetken@thecrossing.com
Marriage:
How do I create a Godly marriage? In this class you will discover Gods perspective on marriage as well as learn new tools to better communicate, resolve conflict and build a Godly foundation for this incredible relationship. You will learn a better way to approach tough topics and build on the strengths you have already developed in your journey. This class will encourage your marriage whether its your first year or you have been married for 40 years! For more information on the class contact Jim Schwarz at jschwarz@thecrossing.com
Christianity: (in English)
The purpose of this class is to give you a strong understanding on some of the foundational principles in our faith like, what is the Holy Spirit, the purpose of the church, the birth of Christianity and the role we have as Christians. You will walk away with some of the most important understanding of the Christian faith. For more information on the class contact James Paley at jpaley@thecrossing.com
ESL: (English as a Second Language)
We are proud to introduce an ESL class for our community. This class is primarily for those that are not familiar with the english language and would like to learn some of the basics. Every student will be provided an English partner to help them and encourage them on their journey. If you are interested in being an English partner contact Michelle Yeun at myeun@thecrossing.com or if you are interested in the class email her in order to register.
When: October 12th and October 13th
Where: The Crossing church campus
How long: 6 weeks from 6:30pm-8pm
Childcare: is available for $10 a child or $15 a family (2+kids) a night
If you have any questions on any FUEL class feel free to email Patrick Detken at pdetken@thecrossing.com
FUEL classes available on Tuesdays
Discovery
The purpose of this class is to help you answer some of the tougher questions along our journey. Questions like, who is God, do all roads lead to heaven, is the Bible true and why do bad things happen to good people. Whether you are a seasoned Christian wanting information on how to respond to these kinds of questions or seeking answers to any of the above questions this class is for you. For more information about this class contact Steve Stary at sstary@thecrossing.com
Worship
The purpose of this class is to bring in depth understanding of the past present and future of worship as it pertains to the church! You will learn who worships, why do we worship and how do we worship! For more information about this class contact Ben Coplin at bcoplin@thecrossing.com
Christianity: (in Spanish)
The purpose of this class is to give you a strong understanding on some of the foundational principles in our faith such as, who is the Holy Spirit, the purpose of the church, the birth of Christianity and the role we have as Christians. You will walk away with some of the most important precepts of the Christian faith. This class will be taught in Spanish and is specifically designed for those that primarily speak Spanish. For more information about this class contact Jorge Moscoso at jmoscoso@thecrossing.com
Singles:
The purpose of this class is to discover the difference between courting and dating from Gods perspective. You will learn the necessary steps in order to walk out any relationship with a Godly foundation as well as discuss God’s perspective on boundaries, the do's and don'ts in relationships and the pitfalls to avoid costly mistakes along the way. For more information contact Patrick Detken at pdetken@thecrossing.com
Parenting:
The purpose of this class is how to make your home a place where God lives and is free to grow your family. You will learn how to (1) make your family a part of God’s family in ways that activate God’s calling in each individual’s life, and (2) attract people outside your family into God’s family. For more information contact Mark Vandruff at mvandruff@thecrossing.com
Young Adult:
The purpose of this class is to discuss issues that dominate the life of a 20 something. Topics like career, purpose, dating and developing an authentic relationship with God. You will walk away knowing you are not alone and discussing some of the most important topics that you are dealing with in your journey. For more information contact Pax Pulido at ppulido@thecrossing.com
Finances:
Each person will be here for a different reason, and the fact that you are asking for information shows in itself a willingness to either take back, or in some instances, for the very first time take control of your finances. This is not a “quick fix” or “silver Bullet” – for those of you who are in financial trouble, a good rule of thumb is, however long it took to get to where you are…it will take that long to get out of it! This is purely a class to help you develop personal money management skills, through spreadsheets and principals we will teach you, and personal financial disciplines that you will have the opportunity to develop. For more information contact Ward Nickless at wnickless@thecrossing.com
FUEL classes available on Wednesdays
Bible:
The purpose of the class is to learn how and why we should study the Bible. By the end of the class students will:
• have a strong understanding of why the Bible is worthy of study
• know the difference between various translations of the Bible
• learn different Bible study methods
• go through an actual Bible study
For more information contact Randy Moraitis at rmoraitis@thecrossing.com
Evangelism:
The purpose of this class is to practically help equip, encourage and inspire people to show and share God’s love, helping them discover their style of reaching out as well as how to share their story and God’s story in a clear and effective manner. You will learn your own personal “style” of how to best reach out to others. How to share their story, how to share Gods’ story (the gospel) and some practical steps they can take to engage in reaching out to others so they can come to know Christ. For more infomration on the class contact Ian Stevenson at istevenson@thecrossing.com
Women:
It’s time to get wild! It’s time to grow deeper and reach higher. It’s time to learn what it means to live up! And because living up does not come naturally to most of us, it’s a lifestyle to be learned --- a life based on living, breathing, and moving in step with God’s Spirit within us. A life that is rooted in the vertical connection of looking up, praying up, and living up to the standards that God has put before us in the Bible. Learning to live up establishes faith, enriches our sense of purpose, and lifts our sagging spirits when life gets too hard. Living up involves wild choices made out of obedience to God. Living up challenges us to go under the knife --- not plastic surgery but process development, as the knife of God’s Word penetrates the deepest part of us with truth. This new wild is about taking our lives back from anything that holds us back and reclaiming the lives that God has created us for. It’s about becoming women who dare to live differently --- living in the faith we profess and daring to choose to live what we say we believe. For more information on the class contact Cyndi Clark at cclark@thecrossing.com
Men:
Most men have no idea what it means to be a spiritual leader, lead their family or simply understand Gods purpose for them as a man. In this class we will discuss some of the most important topics that every man deals with in their marriage, as a single man or as a dad. There is a battle that we are facing every day and we need to know how to be Godly men in this world and begin to take a stand. You will walk away with tools, great fellowship and a sense of unity that all men need in order to fight this battle. For more infomation on the class contact Patrick Detken at pdetken@thecrossing.com
Marriage:
How do I create a Godly marriage? In this class you will discover Gods perspective on marriage as well as learn new tools to better communicate, resolve conflict and build a Godly foundation for this incredible relationship. You will learn a better way to approach tough topics and build on the strengths you have already developed in your journey. This class will encourage your marriage whether its your first year or you have been married for 40 years! For more information on the class contact Jim Schwarz at jschwarz@thecrossing.com
Christianity: (in English)
The purpose of this class is to give you a strong understanding on some of the foundational principles in our faith like, what is the Holy Spirit, the purpose of the church, the birth of Christianity and the role we have as Christians. You will walk away with some of the most important understanding of the Christian faith. For more information on the class contact James Paley at jpaley@thecrossing.com
ESL: (English as a Second Language)
We are proud to introduce an ESL class for our community. This class is primarily for those that are not familiar with the english language and would like to learn some of the basics. Every student will be provided an English partner to help them and encourage them on their journey. If you are interested in being an English partner contact Michelle Yeun at myeun@thecrossing.com or if you are interested in the class email her in order to register.
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