IMPACT

Classes Offered Spring 2023

DAILY LIFE SKILLS: Discover the “how to’s” of living God’s design for our lives. Learn the ten daily living skills needed to move forward in your life and how to apply them to practically any situation, routine or project.  We cover 8 topics in 8 Lessons with different guest topic leaders each Lesson hosted by one class facilitator. Half of the lessons are devoted to one of our greatest sources of worry:  household budget management. Class content may be presented through videos, learning activities, talks, storytelling, question and answer sessions, and/or demonstrations. The class environment is lively and dynamic and will encourage us to engage our minds, hands and hearts.

HOW WE LOVE: Be freed from the bondage of frustration, resentment and bitterness and move toward compassion and forgiveness by exploring the roots of how we relate to and express love for ourselves and others. Let it begin with you.

~ “He is showing me how He made me, wired me and what He is truly calling me to do in my life.” (Participant)

OVERCOME: A class for those affected by mental/emotional health challenges and/or their supporters. Under the guidance of trained facilitators, participants work through this a study guide, which provides practical tools as well as Biblical encouragement and support. The small group setting emphasizes the power of vulnerability in a safe environment. Overcome helps participants experience the abundant life of Christ as children of God, valuable and worth of love.  

~ “I loved the Facilitators and how they made it a safe place and built community.” (Participant)

REDEMPTIVE COMPASSION®: is a biblical philosophy on wholistic help for those we serve through relationship, compassion and respect. Come to this class prepared to challenge how you think about physical, spiritual, relational and emotional poverty in ourselves and others, and to re-evaluate our beliefs and behaviors to distinguish between helping and hurting. 

~ “For decades help has been more focused on relief than recovery, propagating lifestyles of need, rather than providing a way out of need.” (Facilitator)

Classes Offered in future trimesters

AFFIRMING POTENTIAL: See your life’s big picture in this dynamic class that helps you assess and improve in concrete, practical ways your physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual self in accordance with God’s plan for you. 

~ “I realized God is constantly at work in my life, reminding me of all His goodness and reassurance.” (Participant)

BOUNDARIES: Recognize when to say yes and how to say no to take control of your life in accordance with God’s design for living. Explore how healthy boundaries give us freedom to make choices and to love and live in right relationship with ourselves, others and God.

~ “The Boundaries class helped me in a life altering way. I learned healthy boundaries know no limits.” (Participant)

BUDGETING & PERSONAL FINANCE: Do you know God’s purpose for your money? Come discover it with us! This course is designed for people who: Are just starting to manage money well. ~ Don’t have a lot of extra money to spare. ~ Desire to overcome financial obstacles. ~ Want to save more and pay off debt.

DEVELOPING A DAILY RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD: Invite God into your life through guided Bible study, journaling, reflection and sharing. Examine God’s plan for us, and how to develop habits for including God in your daily life.

~ “God was speaking to me through the instructor, classmates, the material. I could really feel his presence in class every week.” (Participant)

EXPERIENCING GOD’S STORY OF LIFE AND HOPE: This spiritual formation class is practical and realistic, showing that the process of becoming like Christ involves our entire being. Each lesson involves a close examination of a passage of Scripture, identification of timeless theological principles, and personal application for spiritual growth.  

~ “I knew my group was praying for me. I enjoyed watching the videos, I was amazed how much I learned.”  (Participant)

PARENTING: Do you need sensible and practical ideas that will help you raise a confident and responsible child? The STEP parenting program is an effective training curriculum that focuses on topics important to parents today. This course provides valuable tools which improve communication among family members and lessens conflict. Easy to understand and apply, STEP presents effective skills that can be used immediately.

SUCCESSFUL LIVING: Do we react to life, or do we respond to life in accordance with God’s desire for us? This Life Skills class looks at living life on God’s terms and includes dealing with stress, conflict and anger. Join this class if you could use practical ideas, strategies and tips for more successful living. The 8-week topics include “Value-Based Living,” “Action-Based Love,” and “Increasing Hope” and others.

~ “Very inviting atmosphere and interesting in-depth conversations with new people from the community which I appreciate.”  (Participant)