Remedy 2024

The Art of Using Questions (100): Why did Jesus ask more questions than he answered? Why did Jesus often answer a question with a question? Asking questions not only gives us more information but also makes others think deeper. In this elective we will learn how to use questions in sharing our faith, in encouraging other believers, in deescalating conflict, and more. We will look at Jesus' strategy and learn how we can model it.

The Ultimate Makeover: A New Identity in Christ (200): What does the Bible say about your identity in Christ? Many Christians say they find their identity in Jesus, but they are bringing things with them that muddy the waters. Whether it's their political affiliation, their financial status, or their value on society, we as humans tend to make things we like seem more familiar by making them more like us. But is that what identifying with Christ is supposed to look like? Let's talk about the importance of changing to be like Jesus rather than trying to change Jesus to look more like us.

Misadventures in thinking too Christian-Stories and scripture to help you avoid being the wrong kind of weird (200): The Christian faith has always had a reputation of being a counter cultural movement. The Kingdom of God demands an allegiance that rejects conformity to worldly values and loyalties. But does that mean we’re supposed to make ourselves intolerable to other people? Is it possible to be a “weird Christian” that even Jesus rolls his eyes at?We’ll examine and discuss scriptures that show us how to live different in a way that invites questions rather than causing folks to avoid us and hopefully get a better idea how to be weird like Jesus.

Saved Through Water (Baptism, Noah's Ark, and Peter) (300): Exploring the connection between Baptism, Noah’s Ark, and the significance of Peter being the one who made this connection for us in scripture.

Hey, are you single? (100): Do you find yourself feeling bitter toward couples? Do you find yourself feeling desperate to get into a relationship yourself? Or do you find the idea of being in a relationship overrated? The world that we live in puts such an emphasis on finding someone to love that it makes being single feel like something you should rush through by any means necessary. That's not the way it should be. Even though you're single, you're not alone! And you can have just as much joy without a romantic relationship. Learn to live and love your life while single with tips and a whole lot of the Word.

Faith Like a Child (100): Let's uncover the joy, authenticity, simplicity, and curiosity of having faith like a child together.

Jonah-More than a story about a fish (200): What do you know about the book of Jonah? This minor profit story holds an interesting perspective on God's plan for forgiveness and restoration is for all people, even when we don't feel like it should be.

Triune Monotheism? (300): How is God one yet three? Why do some call Christians polytheists? What exactly is the Trinity? How can we best explain it to others? In this elective we will attempt to better understand the nature of God (God the Father, God the Son and God the Spirit) based on multiple scriptures.

How to Read the Bible (100): We often hear that it’s important to read the Bible, but it can be a confusing and overwhelming book! Where do you start? How do you read it to get the most out of it? And most importantly, why is it so important? Join us as we answer these questions, share resources that help us understand the Bible, and see how the different parts of the Bible forms one continuous love story between God and His people.

Marriage Myths Revealed (100): Many of us hope to be married someday, but what does it really take to have a healthy marriage? Let's uncover some of the harmful expectations we have of marriage and create a hopeful, Christ-centered picture of marriage.

Becoming a Transformational Leader (200): Reinvent and empower your personal leadership and ministry by exploring one central question – what does it mean to be a leader? Most people learn a set of strategies and tactics but are frustrated when the situations and people don’t line up to accommodate their knowledge base. We engage how you are thinking about yourself and others to open new possibilities for conversation and action. This training is designed to allow you to discover the automatic assumptions that influence your decision-making power.

Does the Old Testament really or actually refer to Jesus? (300): In this elective we will investigate deep into the Old Testament scrolls to see if or where Jesus is referenced, prophesied about, and/or physically present. A better understanding of the Old Testament will help give you a refreshed appreciation for the New Testament.