CLASS DETAILS
GRADES | 7th-12th (8th Graders may join with special permission for high school credit)
PREREQUISITE | None
LENGTH | Choose Either Just Fall, Just Spring, or Both
TIME | 10:10 - 11:30 & 12:10 - 1:30
TUITION | No Charge
CLASS DESCRIPTION
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
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 the Billy Graham Evangelical Association. 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 equip leaders 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.
GRADES | 7th-12th (8th Graders may join with special permission for high school credit)
PREREQUISITE | None
LENGTH | Choose Either Just Fall, Just Spring, or Both
TIME | 10:10 - 11:30 & 12:10 - 1:30
TUITION | No Charge
CLASS DESCRIPTION
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
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 the Billy Graham Evangelical Association. 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 equip leaders 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.
