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CLASS DESCRIPTION for Christian Discipleship I
The main theme of this class will involve "How to Study the Bible", and passages will be studied each and every week along these lines. Students will learn the importance of "study vs read", and will learn about observation, interpretation, and application of scripture. Natural topics will be studied such as:
Questions, discussion, and study of the Bible is the goal. Along the line, hopefully students learn:
Students will also be given opportunities to practice what they have learned and succeed and fail in a warm and nurturing environment.
This class is elligible for high school credit at no extra charge. Students who elect this option will have outside assignments such as reading books, studying missionaries, experiential activities, and participation in online discussions. Students can pursue this class for 1.0 credits or 0.50 credits.
It should be noted that we are not pursuing a certain denominational perspective or studying hot-button issues that can sometimes divide the faith. We are simply equipping students with how to observe, interpret, and apply teachings from the Bible. The lengthy teacher bio below is written for parents to gain an understanding of the broad spectrum the facilitator approaches faith and life.
TEXTS | MATERIALS | SUPPLIES
The Bible (bring your own, whatever the version)
Notepad
"TBD" as we learn the makeup of the class. Parents may be asked to purchase books at low cost
$25 goes directly towards books that Todd will purchase.
CLASS DESCRIPTION for Christian Discipleship II
Applied Christian Discipleship at PATH (HS Leadership Development)
Building off of last year, PATH is seeking students to take Applied Christian discipleship. This will be an experiential time of discipleship that will help students grow into the future leaders/elders/decon(ess) God wants them to be. The focus of this time of discipleship is as follows:
Students Will….
TUTOR
Todd Johnson serves at Calvary Evangelical Free Church in Rochester, MN. Some of his favorite authors are Francis Chan, Tim Keller, Billy Graham, and David Platt. He is active with the Love Justice organization, Compassion International, and world missions organizations. Todd and his family travelled to Thailand on Christian mission in 2013 to share the Gospel with unreached peoples. There, his family served with a Christian & Missionary Alliance church, a native Campus Crusade missionary, and a Discipleship Training School through YWAM. His dissertation in 2013 featured a study on servant leadership and justice within the context of a Christian denomination. The goal was to provide guidance on how to hire, train, equip leaders (paid and unpaid) to use servant leadership to help restore our broken world in Jesus name. Along with his family, he owned and operated a missional business (a resort) in the Bemidji, MN area that funded missions to unreached people groups. While in Bemidji, Todd and his family attended a Evangelical Covenant church.
Professionally, Todd teaches MBA/MOL classes and general business courses at the college level. He is married to Angela and has 5 kids who are homeschooled. Todd also helps direct PATH with the team of tutors and parent volunteers each Monday.
CLASS DESCRIPTION for Christian Discipleship I
The main theme of this class will involve "How to Study the Bible", and passages will be studied each and every week along these lines. Students will learn the importance of "study vs read", and will learn about observation, interpretation, and application of scripture. Natural topics will be studied such as:
- The Great Commission
- Evangelism
- Spiritual Gifts
- Mission Mindfulness
- Lordship
- Stewardship
Questions, discussion, and study of the Bible is the goal. Along the line, hopefully students learn:
- How to share their faith with others using a variety of formats
- Insights into spiritual gifts
- Understanding and insight into world missions
- Motivation to pursue the Great Commission (Matthew 28)
- Desire to put Jesus as the lord of their life
- Acceptance of a stewardship vs ownership mentality with regards to their time, talents, and treasure
- A desire to pray for others, themselves, and the world
Students will also be given opportunities to practice what they have learned and succeed and fail in a warm and nurturing environment.
This class is elligible for high school credit at no extra charge. Students who elect this option will have outside assignments such as reading books, studying missionaries, experiential activities, and participation in online discussions. Students can pursue this class for 1.0 credits or 0.50 credits.
It should be noted that we are not pursuing a certain denominational perspective or studying hot-button issues that can sometimes divide the faith. We are simply equipping students with how to observe, interpret, and apply teachings from the Bible. The lengthy teacher bio below is written for parents to gain an understanding of the broad spectrum the facilitator approaches faith and life.
TEXTS | MATERIALS | SUPPLIES
The Bible (bring your own, whatever the version)
Notepad
"TBD" as we learn the makeup of the class. Parents may be asked to purchase books at low cost
$25 goes directly towards books that Todd will purchase.
CLASS DESCRIPTION for Christian Discipleship II
Applied Christian Discipleship at PATH (HS Leadership Development)
Building off of last year, PATH is seeking students to take Applied Christian discipleship. This will be an experiential time of discipleship that will help students grow into the future leaders/elders/decon(ess) God wants them to be. The focus of this time of discipleship is as follows:
Students Will….
- Assist Todd in teaching the next Christian Discipleship class and the PATH Chapel time. This will involve a variety of tasks that meets the student gift preferences, including leading worship, teaching, small group discussion, and supportive help.
- Learn about mentorship, and the goal will be for them to actively mentor at least one if not up to four students. This can take the shape of “hot chocolate gatherings”, or leading small group Bible studies with the students. Lifting them up in prayer, encouraging them, and discipling them intentionally. The goal would be to meet twice a month or more, and informally check in on Mondays.
- Undergo career Planning and Exploration with Todd using the Birkman Method, something Todd is certified in to bring Christ centered career planning. This will be done with the parents using a powerful reporting tool.
- Grow in their leadership development skills with several retreats – one at the beginning of PATH in late August, and one during the late Fall to debrief the first semester and plan for the next.
TUTOR
Todd Johnson serves at Calvary Evangelical Free Church in Rochester, MN. Some of his favorite authors are Francis Chan, Tim Keller, Billy Graham, and David Platt. He is active with the Love Justice organization, Compassion International, and world missions organizations. Todd and his family travelled to Thailand on Christian mission in 2013 to share the Gospel with unreached peoples. There, his family served with a Christian & Missionary Alliance church, a native Campus Crusade missionary, and a Discipleship Training School through YWAM. His dissertation in 2013 featured a study on servant leadership and justice within the context of a Christian denomination. The goal was to provide guidance on how to hire, train, equip leaders (paid and unpaid) to use servant leadership to help restore our broken world in Jesus name. Along with his family, he owned and operated a missional business (a resort) in the Bemidji, MN area that funded missions to unreached people groups. While in Bemidji, Todd and his family attended a Evangelical Covenant church.
Professionally, Todd teaches MBA/MOL classes and general business courses at the college level. He is married to Angela and has 5 kids who are homeschooled. Todd also helps direct PATH with the team of tutors and parent volunteers each Monday.
