School of Spiritual Formation
Mosaic’s School of Spiritual Formation seeks to connect theology and spirituality to the everyday issues of life. The school offers a number of different classes each semester that address topics such as: work, relationships, ethics, family, creation care, sexuality, personal development, investments and social justice. All classes meet on a fall/spring semester schedule. They are free of charge, held at Mosaic and do not provide childcare unless otherwise noted.
Fall 2008 Classes:
Partner with Mosaic (Membership)
Essential Theology: How to Avoid Becoming a Heretic
Nurturing Your Child's Heart
The Artist's Identity: Discovering Your Place in the Creator's Kingdom
Religions of Portland: A Doorway to World Beliefs
God's Guidance: Finding Your Way Through Life
Baptism Class
Preacher's Lab
Partner with Mosaic (Membership)
Mosaic Staff
Saturday, September 27 or Saturday, November 8; 9am-2pm
Childcare provided.
Partnership is an opportunity for those who call Mosaic home to formalize their commitment to the mission/vision of Mosaic. This class will help you explore how to be involved in a meaningful and intentional way. Partnership is a prerequisite for leadership at Mosaic.
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Essential Theology: How to Avoid Becoming a Heretic
Martin Baggs & Jason Tarka
Tuesdays, September 30-October 28; 7:00-8:30pm
In this first of a two-section class, we’ll provide a safe place to understand the essence of following Jesus and explore the core Biblical truths without delving into doctrinal disputes. We’ll examine the basic assertions made in Mosaic’s Statement of Faith. The ultimate class aim is to facilitate life and heart transformation, not simply impart information. Bonus: instructor Martin Baggs has a British accent. Section two will be offered this winter.
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Nurturing Your Child's Heart
Randy & Kendra Shaw, Jason & Kathy Simmonds
Thursdays, October 2-23; 6:30-8:00pm
RSVP for childcare.
What does good parenting look like when your child throws a temper tantrum in public? As parents, it’s easy to focus on outward behavior and lose sight of what’s going on inside of your kid. This class will help you learn how to shape your child’s heart which will shape his/her behavior.
This class primarily addresses parenting children grade-school age and younger, but parents of adolescents and teens will benefit as well.
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The Artist’s Identity: Discovering Your Place in the Creator’s Kingdom
Mackenzie Bartels
Mondays, October 27-November 17; 7:00-8:30pm
What does it mean for a follower of Jesus to be an artist? This class will explore what the Bible says about God as the Mastor Creator, who God says we are as artists and how that understanding impacts our work and lives.
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Religions of Portland: A Doorway to World Beliefs
Various Instructors
Tuesdays, October 28-November 25; 7:00-8:30pm
What makes Christianity unique among other religions? Is there only one path to God? This class will look at Islam, Buddhism and other prominent religions in Portland with the hope of better understanding and reaching our neighbors while providing a foundation of Jesus as the way to God.
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God’s Guidance: Finding Your Way Through Life
Sayer Strauch
Thursdays, October 30-November 20; 7:00-8:30pm
Do you struggle with knowing God’s direction for your life and feel as though he is sometimes silent? Do you wish he would just send you an email about whether you should rent or buy, marry or stay single, or about which job to take? This class will provide a Biblical basis for how God leads and guides us through the big and small choices we face.
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Baptism Class
Dan Hoffman
Sunday, November 2 OR 9; 10:45am
Learn the meaning of baptism and its importance in the life of a Jesus follower. This class is required for anyone interested in being baptized during the Thanksgiving gatherings on Sunday, November 23.
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Preacher’s Lab
Thursday, November 6; 7pm
Are you a developing preacher looking for an opportunity to practice in a safe environment? Or are you interested in hearing from the next generation of preachers? Come and be blessed. Refreshments provided.
To learn more or sign up to preach, contact John: .
