01/19/2018

Two excellent Lay School of Theology courses lined up for spring semester--Evangelism & the Gospels

Lay School is a school for all who sit in the pew during Sunday morning worship- you, the ones next to you, the ones around you—as well as already certified Lay Worship Leaders. The courses present an opportunity for you to enrich the fabric of your faith life; to gain more understanding of how God has been, and is still, at work in the lives of people of every age through his Word. Qualified instructors teach courses that are geared mainly for the person-in-the-pew and are also for people who are already a certified Lay Worship Leader and in need of continuing education credit. Winter/Spring and Fall courses are now offered at two campuses: Chillicothe and Dayton.

Tuition Registration for this course is $50.00 plus books that you will need to purchase.

Reading the Gospels-Taught by The Rev. Dr. Wray Bryant, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Religion and Philosophy at Capital, in Greek and Biblical Theology at Trinity Seminary.

Course Description: How can we read the Gospels so that we can more faithfully live our lives in conformity to the Gospel of Jesus Christ? What are the methods and strategies for reading the Gospels so that we can understand them in their original context? What are the methods and strategies for the reading of the Gospels so that we can hear them speaking to us today in our world? These are the three questions which this course seeks to explore. The goal of this course is to equip and empower students to be knowledgeable readers and doers of the Gospel.

Sign up to participate in this class or to learn more by downloading the PDF here.

2018 LST Dayton Spring Flyer-Dr W Bryant Reading Gospels

From Survivin’ to Thrivin-Taught by Pastor Katie Kerrigan who serves as Assistant to the Bishop and ELCA Director for Evangelical Mission, focusing on helping congregations find new purpose and vitality in these changing times. Her previous parish experience was in rural and small town churches, so she especially understands the challenges which congregations face in such settings.

Course description: In this course, we will explore how congregations can make the shift from survival mode to being an active, thriving community of faith. We will be talking about reconnecting with God’s mission, rediscovering the congregation’s purpose in that mission, rerooting and re-engaging with our communities, and reclaiming evangelism in a Lutheran key.

Sign up to participate in this course or learn more by downloading the PDF here.

2018 LST Chillicothe Spring Flyer-Rev Katie Kerrigan Evangelism