Classes
Looking to connect with God, meet people, and learn something new? Join us for one or more of our workshops, classes or studies!
(For information on Small Groups, go here.)
Current & Upcoming Classes
Tuesdays beginning October 8, 9:30-11am
84th St. Campus
Join us as we study the book of James (the half brother of Jesus). Beloved Bible teacher, Margaret Feinberg, in a rich, fresh study of James that will uncover the genuine markers of real faith, equip you to break free from old patterns by developing new practices, and discover how the Father of heavenly lights treasures you. The study includes in-class video, in-depth personal Bible study between sessions, and meaningful in-class small group discussions. Our time will be led by Barb Fay.
Registration is strongly recommended so resources can be available for all participants.
Thursdays beginning September 19, 6:30-8pm
South Wyoming Campus
Join us as we watch Season 1 of The Chosen, the captivating TV adaptation that brings to life the story of Jesus. This study offers an opportunity to explore each episode in depth, fostering a deeper understanding and connection with Jesus.
Led by Karen Cornell
Thursdays beginning September 19, 6:30-8pm
84th St. Campus
This 4 week class will focus on the key to unlocking our spiritual formation - the practices. These practices, or disciplines, based on the lifestyle of Jesus help us create time and space to access the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, and in doing so, be transformed from the inside out.
Note: This class is part of the “Cornerstone Core,” a class that will be offered regularly and that we encourage everyone to take!
Taught by Betsy Marvin (Senior Director of Discipleship)
Tuesdays beginning October 15, 6:30-8pm
84th St. Campus
Two lives becoming one sounds easier said than done. After the honeymoon is over, how do you solve problems? How do you establish healthy communication? How do you work out conflict and deal with the struggle of differing needs?
By the time you’ve completed this study, you will know yourself and your mate better than ever before. Based on biblical principles and using videos from Christian psychologists Henry Cloud and John Townsend from their book "Boundaries in Marriage," you will learn to:
- Set and maintain your personal boundaries and respect those of your spouse
- Establish values that form a godly structure and architecture for your marriage
- Protect your marriage from different kinds of "intruders" (ie addictions, affairs)
- Develop a sense of closeness and respect that you’ve never felt before.
Led by licensed therapist Kathy Carruthers
Cost: $20 per couple, includes two study guides.
Childcare will be available for $80 per child if there's enough interest. Please indicate your interest on the registration form. We will let you know if it will be offered and then you will get a link to pay for it.
Tuesdays beginning October 15, 6:30-8pm
84th St. Campus
This is a Bible class is for everyone! Whether you’ve been a Christian for 50 years or 5 days, whether you were raised in church or are new to church life, all of us have some questions and confusion when it comes to the Bible. We know we’re supposed to read it, but … what if we’re burned out on it? Or what if we don’t know where to start?
Many of us are very familiar with the big stories of the Bible, but we haven’t been taught to read it well ourselves. This class will cover questions like: Isn’t God different between the Old and New Testaments? What do I do with the hard/weird stuff? What’s going on with all these different translations? Can I trust how the Bible was formed? The purpose of this class is to help us move the Bible from something we know about to something we can encounter God in—so we can know God with both our head and our heart!
Each class will use a mix of teaching, videos, and table conversations. There will be a little homework, an hour or less each week.
Note: This class is part of the “Cornerstone Core,” a class that will be offered regularly and that we encourage everyone to take!
Taught by Mandy Fowler (Director of Spiritual Formation)
Have you ever explored the reasonable evidence for your faith in Christianity? Join us for this video lecture series called “12 Points That Show Christianity Is True,” taught by renowned Christian apologist Norman L. Geisler, Ph.D. Each session will be 30 minutes of video followed by 30 minutes of group discussion. The discussion leader is a member of Cornerstone and retired psychologist, Jim Van Buren, Ph.D. The book is available on Amazon and is recommended, but not required for participation.
This is a 24 week online (Zoom) class and meets from 11am-12pm on Saturdays. The class is open to anyone interested in discussion of the video presented each week. Drop ins are welcome. If you would like to study on your own, please contact Jim at jsvanburen@aol.com for the entire video series sent to your email. Contact Jim with your email for a Zoom link if you would like join our discussions.
Torah Club is a serious and intentional weekly study where disciples of Jesus study the Bible from a Jewish perspective by going through a year-long curriculum together. Torah Club helps people to know Jesus and His message better by digging into the Jewish roots of Christianity. This year the Torah Club theme is "The Sent Ones: Acts of the Jewish Apostles." (View the video trailer here.) This series will explore the book of Acts and other materials related to the lives and times of the apostles of Jesus and starts on Oct. 22.
If you’ve been curious about Torah Club, now is a great time to join!
Meets at 84th St. campus every Tuesday from 7-9pm. For more info or questions, click here.
Cornerstone Essentials
The “Life-Changing Discipleship” and “Healthy Relationships” classes are the core of our discipleship learning at Cornerstone. Watch the testimonial videos below to hear all about them from people in the church!
Membership Class
What does it mean to become a “member” of Cornerstone?
In our culture, having a membership usually means you pay money to get certain privileges that aren’t available to everyone else. Membership at Cornerstone means something totally different!
It’s not about joining an exclusive club or getting special benefits, and there’s no secret handshake to learn. Becoming a member of Cornerstone is about putting down some roots and committing to making this your church home in a meaningful way. It means playing a part in helping this church be the body of Christ in our community by using the unique gifts, time, and resources that God has given you. It’s about taking a step out of the crowd to say, “I want to be known.”
We have two member meetings a year, one informational and one where voting occurs. Please note, you do not have to be a member of Cornerstone to participate in ministries, take communion, or serve!
Upcoming Classes
The Membership Class will meet three times. Each session will be at a different campus so you'll get to experience all three, but you'll be seated with others from your home campus. For the fall class, the dates will be:
September 15, 12:30-2pm at 84th Street
October 20, 11:30am-1pm at Heritage Hill
November 17, 12:30-2pm at South Wyoming
Registration is required. Please check your calendar to make sure all three dates work for you. If you know now that one or more of the dates won’t work for you, we suggest that you wait and take the next class in the spring when we will offer all three sessions in one afternoon. Childcare will be available if there is enough demand.
Please email Mandy Fowler at mandyf@cornerstonemi.org if you have any questions.
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