What is Foundations?
Providing essential building blocks for your spiritual growth and development
Foundations seeks to promote personal spiritual growth and development through a variety of strategic classes and seminars.
What types of classes are offered?
We offer two categories of classes: Core and Electives. The Core includes those foundational courses that are central to the Christian faith.
The following classes represent the Core:
Overview of the Old Testament, Overview of the New Testament, Essential Beliefs I, Essential Beliefs II, Overview of Church History, Life of Christ
World Views
The Electives include a variety of special interest topics from the following categories:
Apologetics, Bible Books, Church in Culture, Evangelism, Leadership, Marriage, Parenting, SHAPE (Spiritual Gifts Class), Spiritual Disciplines, Stewardship, Worship
What type of classroom environment can I expect?
Most of our classes are small (20-25 people) and interactive in nature to encourage questions and discussion. Additionally, as you learn and grow, you'll meet other people and feel more "connected" to the Woodmen community.
Who are the teachers?
The faculty mainly consists of well-qualified Woodmen staff and members within our church. Occasionally, we'll invite someone from the community at large to teach. All individuals are gifted in the area of teaching and are excellent communicators! Our teachers welcome your questions and are accessible beyond the classroom. Their greatest desire is to help participants grown in their relationship with Christ!
When are classes offered?
Classes are typically 8-10 weeks in length and are primarily offered during the Fall Semester (October-December) and the Spring Semester (February-May) of each year.
S.H.A.P.E.
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)
As God’s “masterpiece”, you are a work of divine art. Come discover how God has given you a unique S.H.A.P.E. (Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality and Experiences) to do the “good things” he has planned for you. Assessments are completed during the course to identify these five elements, and produce a “Personal Profile” of your unique “shape”.
This course is taught by Paul Zigan. Prior to joining our staff, Paul spent 17 years as an associate pastor at a large church in California, and has taught S.H.A.P.E. for numerous years. He and his wife Joy now reside in Monument, CO.
Our next class runs Sunday, Sept. 4 - Sunday, Oct. 5, 8:45-10:15 pm in the RR Worship Ctr, Rm 107. Cost: $10
For more information, email Vickie Koeppel or give her a call at 719.388.4978.
