AGC Classroom

Jonah chapter 1.

This class explores the book of Jonah not as a children’s tale about a runaway prophet and a giant fish, but as a profound story of God’s unrelenting grace toward the most unlikely people. Throughout this study, we will uncover how Jonah’s resistance, the pagan sailors’ awe, and the wicked city of Nineveh all become surprising windows into the heart of God. Far from being merely ancient history, Jonah confronts our own tendencies to run, resent, or control God’s mercy. Over five weeks, we will discover that Jonah is ultimately not a story about a man’s failure, but about the lengths to which God will go to pursue, forgive, and transform. This class will challenge our assumptions about who deserves grace and invite us to see ourselves and our world through the lens of God’s relentless love.

A brief history of fasting.

In a world full of distraction and constant consumption, fasting is God’s gracious invitation to deepen our hunger for Him. This 5-week class will explore the biblical, theological, and practical foundations of fasting as a means of grace, not an empty ritual or a way to earn God’s favor, but a joyful surrender that awakens our hearts to the presence and power of Christ. Drawing from authors like John Piper, Scot McKnight, Dallas Willard, and Richard Foster, we will recover fasting as a vital spiritual practice that leads not to deprivation, but to deeper satisfaction in God. Come discover how fasting joins the body and soul in longing for God’s kingdom, interceding in prayer, resisting temptation, and cultivating spiritual freedom.

Intro to Jonah.

This class explores the book of Jonah not as a children’s tale about a runaway prophet and a giant fish, but as a profound story of God’s unrelenting grace toward the most unlikely people. Throughout this study, we will uncover how Jonah’s resistance, the pagan sailors’ awe, and the wicked city of Nineveh all become surprising windows into the heart of God. Far from being merely ancient history, Jonah confronts our own tendencies to run, resent, or control God’s mercy. Over five weeks, we will discover that Jonah is ultimately not a story about a man’s failure, but about the lengths to which God will go to pursue, forgive, and transform. This class will challenge our assumptions about who deserves grace and invite us to see ourselves and our world through the lens of God’s relentless love.

Intro to fasting.

In a world full of distraction and constant consumption, fasting is God’s gracious invitation to deepen our hunger for Him. This 5-week class will explore the biblical, theological, and practical foundations of fasting as a means of grace, not an empty ritual or a way to earn God’s favor, but a joyful surrender that awakens our hearts to the presence and power of Christ. Drawing from authors like John Piper, Scot McKnight, Dallas Willard, and Richard Foster, we will recover fasting as a vital spiritual practice that leads not to deprivation, but to deeper satisfaction in God. Come discover how fasting joins the body and soul in longing for God’s kingdom, interceding in prayer, resisting temptation, and cultivating spiritual freedom.

Reading Revelation in American Empire.

Shrouded in mystery and bursting with bizarre imagery, Revelation has become one of the most neglected books in the Bible. Its symbolic language has confused readers for centuries and has become fuel for conspiracy theories and cults, and because of that Revelation has been functionally removed from the canon.

But what if it's not meant to scare us? What if it's meant to cultivate hope in us?

In this five week class, we will dive headfirst in the strange and beautiful world of apocalyptic literature. We will gain practical tools to understand Revelation's imagery, comprehend its context, and uncover the books' major themes.

It's time to reclaim the book we were never meant to ignore.

Themes in Revelation.

Shrouded in mystery and bursting with bizarre imagery, Revelation has become one of the most neglected books in the Bible. Its symbolic language has confused readers for centuries and has become fuel for conspiracy theories and cults, and because of that Revelation has been functionally removed from the canon.

But what if it's not meant to scare us? What if it's meant to cultivate hope in us?

In this five week class, we will dive headfirst in the strange and beautiful world of apocalyptic literature. We will gain practical tools to understand Revelation's imagery, comprehend its context, and uncover the books' major themes.

It's time to reclaim the book we were never meant to ignore.

The Christmas Cycle.

Most of us love to celebrate the holidays of Christmas and Easter, but did you know Christians have observed six distinct seasons for spiritual formation? Have you ever wondered about the origins of Lent or Advent? Are you intrigued by Ash Wednesday but unsure about its biblical grounding?

In this five week class, we will explore the concept of time, especially as it has been marked by Christian for millennia–through use of the Church Calendar. Additionally, we will explore practical ways for families to intentionally center our lives around the life and teaching of our Lord, along with a look at the theological meaning and history of Christmas, Easter, and other Christian seasons.

Defining Terms.

Shrouded in mystery and bursting with bizarre imagery, Revelation has become one of the most neglected books in the Bible. Its symbolic language has confused readers for centuries and has become fuel for conspiracy theories and cults, and because of that Revelation has been functionally removed from the canon.

But what if it's not meant to scare us? What if it's meant to cultivate hope in us?

In this five week class, we will dive headfirst in the strange and beautiful world of apocalyptic literature. We will gain practical tools to understand Revelation's imagery, comprehend its context, and uncover the books' major themes.

It's time to reclaim the book we were never meant to ignore.

Practicing Easter.

Most of us love to celebrate the holidays of Christmas and Easter, but did you know Christians have observed six distinct seasons for spiritual formation? Have you ever wondered about the origins of Lent or Advent? Are you intrigued by Ash Wednesday but unsure about its biblical grounding?

In this five week class, we will explore the concept of time, especially as it has been marked by Christian for millennia–through use of the Church Calendar. Additionally, we will explore practical ways for families to intentionally center our lives around the life and teaching of our Lord, along with a look at the theological meaning and history of Christmas, Easter, and other Christian seasons.

Apocalyptic Literature.

Shrouded in mystery and bursting with bizarre imagery, Revelation has become one of the most neglected books in the Bible. Its symbolic language has confused readers for centuries and has become fuel for conspiracy theories and cults, and because of that Revelation has been functionally removed from the canon.

But what if it's not meant to scare us? What if it's meant to cultivate hope in us?

In this five week class, we will dive headfirst in the strange and beautiful world of apocalyptic literature. We will gain practical tools to understand Revelation's imagery, comprehend its context, and uncover the books' major themes.

It's time to reclaim the book we were never meant to ignore.