Grace School of Ministry Fall 2016 Course Offerings (UPDATED)

The Grace School of Ministry fall 2016 semester will begin Wednesday September 14, 2016. Two courses are being offered:

• Todd Jaussen will be conducting a Theology and Exegesis Study of the Book of Romans. The goals of the class are to study this great book with a view to hone our skills as Biblical exegetes and theologians. And that with a view that we may be better Christians, and servants of Christ wherever He has you serving. A careful study of the assigned text will be required for each class. Then class time will be a guided discussion through the text and through the theological issues in the text. We will be learning from each other. At times we will focus on an aspect of systematic theology that the text may address. The aim is that each participant will become more skilled and knowledgeable in the areas of Biblical exegesis, systematic theology, and Biblical theology. Various tools will be introduced that will deepen your study of the Scriptures.

• Scott Graubard will be continuing to teach on Biblical Counseling. During our first year we learned about the Biblical authority and necessity for Biblical counseling. We ended by studying Biblical applications to specific life issues such as anger, depression, and anxiety. We also practiced and developed counseling skills through case studies. The second year will focus on observing experienced counselors interacting with people in similar circumstances that our brothers and sisters might experience. Class participants will pair up and observe counseling videos outside of class. Class time will be spent evaluating the observed counseling sessions.

Class sessions will held on September 14 and 28, October 12 and 26, November 2, 16, and 30, and December 7, 2016. Times for the individual courses will be announced later.

Update: The Biblical Counseling course will begin at 6:00 pm on class nights followed by Theology and Exegesis Study of the Book of Romans at 7:20 pm.

Second Semester of Grace School of Ministry to Start (UPDATED)

The spring 2016 semester of the Grace School of Ministry is set to begin Wednesday January 13, 2016. Classes will be held on alternating Wednesdays through May 18April 20, 2016.

• Todd Jaussen is starting a new course at 7:156:00 pm on Proclaiming God's Word. "How shall they hear without a preacher?" One of the greatest needs of our day is for biblical, passionate, clear preaching. The church, our nation, and the small towns and villages of our region are languishing from the lack of good preaching. Where must people go to hear the Word of God opened up with power and ability? Is the internet now as the only option? But internet preaching is not live preaching from a man of God whom you know and who is a role model for you in all of life. Our vision is to raise up an army of preachers who will be sent out into our area and bring the Word of God to the people who are in darkness.

• At 6:007:20 pm Scott Graubard will be continuing the course on Biblical Counseling and will be dealing with practical case studies.

Course materials and lectures will continue to be available on this website.

New Leadership Education Opportunity

Crossroads is presenting a new opportunity to equip believers for leadership in Christ's church. Grace School of Ministry's passion is to raise up leaders, pastors, and preachers who will be used of God to advance His Kingdom in our generation. This upcoming course will offer training for shepherding the local church while enabling students to continue in their current callings.

• Todd Jaussen and Scott Graubard will be the instructors under the leadership of Crossroads' Elder board.
• The school will meet once a month for approximately 2 hours. The time and place has yet to be determined. The class time will include lectures, group discussion, studying Biblical texts, and reviewing homework.
• Participants will be assigned work including Biblical texts to exegete, books to read, sermons to hear, and outlines to write.
• Individual discipleship/mentor relationships will be encouraged.

Brouchers are available for interested participants. Contact one of the instructors or the church office for more information.

2015 Dominican Republic Trip to Take Different Approach (UPDATED)

The 2015 mission trip to the Dominican Republic is scheduled for February 28 - March 7, 2015. This trip will concentrate on creating a long-term investment in the DR by teaching work skills of any fashion to the Dominicans. Anyone comfortable with offering training in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, sewing, or other employable skills should consider making this trip. Cost for the round-trip flight and and a week of accommodations at the MGM complex in Hato Mayor will be $990. Start praying about this matter now!

Update: We have decided to cancel the planned mission trip for March 2015. Todd and Jan Jaussen are still scheduled to go the second week of March 2015 for a Pastoral training week and work at the Compassion School. If anyone would like to join them on this trip, they can find lots to do. In fact, there will be a construction project under the direction of Kim Costanza being done that week at the Del Rey house where Ney lives. See Todd Jaussen or Paul Sereda if interested.

How to Teach a Sunday School Class

A Sunday School Teacher Training Seminar will be held on Saturday  November 5, 2011 from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. The theme will be "How to teach a Sunday School Class." Topics include: how to study for the lesson; how to prepare a lesson; how to capture and keep the student’s attention; and other aspects of
successful Sunday School teaching. We will be introducing our new Bible curriculum for our youth Sunday School classes. Interested? Please sign up so we know how many to prepare for. If you would like to help out but are not ready to
take on a class, please attend anyway. There are going to be many opportunities to serve as aides and substitute teachers.

Help Wanted: Sunday School Teachers

We are looking for those who have a heart to see our children come to Christ and to see them grow in their knowledge of the Lord through His Word. Would you like to be a part of this wonderful work of God? Please pray and ask God if He would want you to serve in this way. We will be hosting a Sunday School Teacher’s Training Seminar on an upcoming Saturday morning, and will be providing teachers with easy to use curriculum to help in all preparations. Please see one of the Elders if you are willing to serve in this area.

LEAST Training (UPDATED)

A new youth year will resume Sunday August 29, 2010 with a new name, a new purpose, and a new theme! All 7th—12th graders are welcome to come, fellowship, grow deeper, go wider, and experience God in new ways! Our first Training Session will be from 6:00—8:30 pm at Fresh Grounds with wings, fun, worship, and so much more! After that, our sessions will go back to our 5:45—7:30 pm times.

UPDATE: LEAST means "Loving God and Encouraging others All while Sharing our lives to Tell the world!".