Spring 2027 · first class 26 Jan
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Reformed theological formation for everyday leaders

Spring
2027 term

Theological depth, taught for ordinary believers.

Reformed formation for the people who actually lead the church: elders, teachers, small-group hosts, and the lifelong curious. In person, in cohorts, at a pace that fits a working life.

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Next cohort begins January 26, 2027 · West Chester Township

Contents

A note before you browse

Every course in this issue meets in person, in the evening, around a table. You will read real books, ask real questions, and go home with more to think about than you came with. You do not need a theology degree. You need a Bible, a free evening, and some curiosity. If cost is in the way, tell us. We would rather have you in the room.

The faculty

  1. SCR 101Reading the Bible as One StoryHale · new dates soon
  2. THE 120The Reformed Confessions, PlainlyOkonkwo · new dates soon
  3. SPF 130Prayer and the PsalmsJiménez · new dates soon
  4. HIS 150The Early Church and the CreedsReese · new dates soon
  5. LDR 110Leading a Small Group with DepthJiménez · 10 sessions · waitlist
  6. THE 140Calvin for Everyday FaithHale · new dates soon
  7. PRE 160Preaching the Gospel TextsWhitfield · 8 sessions · open
  8. HIS 170The Story of the ReformationOkonkwo, Reese · summer · open

The courses

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Three questions, one course

Check one answer for each. We will suggest a single place to start.

What do you do at church?

What do you want most right now?

How much can you take on this term?

We suggest

Reading the Bible as One Story

The Rev. Dr. Miriam Hale · new dates soon

Per course · $195. One course, eight to ten evenings together.

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Contributors

Ordained ministers and Reformed scholars teaching in this issue.

Meet the faculty

Letters

To the faculty,

I have led a study for ten years. This is the first time I understood the book I was teaching.

Karen Doyle · Ruling elder · Mason, Ohio

To the faculty,

I came in nervous that it would be over my head. The teachers met me where I was and took me somewhere worth going.

James Carter · Sunday-school teacher · Hamilton, Ohio

To the faculty,

My small group prays differently now. That alone was worth the whole term.

Maria Alvarez · Small-group leader · West Chester, Ohio

Rates

Pay as you go

  • AuditSit in, listen, and learn without the coursework.$95 per course
  • Per coursemost chosen$195 per course
  • Full certificate trackEight courses toward a certificate in Reformed formation.$1,400 per track
  • Scholarshipsneed-based, every term

No one is turned away for cost. Ask in two lines on the interest form.

Free trial, one evening

Sit in on any class this term, free.

Pick a night, take the week's reading home, and decide afterward.

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Group enrollment

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Elders, teaching teams and small groups can enroll together. One conversation, one long table.

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Summer 2027 is taking shape.

The summer courses are being planned now. Tell us what you would like to take and we will send you the dates first.

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