This crash course explores five critical areas to deepen our understanding of living and dying well in light of eternity: medical decisions, funeral planning, legacy building, financial preparedness, and spiritual reflection. Taught by Mark Vance with guest panelists.

Other Resources:

• Blueprint Story handout
• Cornerstone's GriefShare ministry
• McFarland Hospital's Advanced Medical Directive handout and conversation resource page
• Estate Planning Inventory handout
• Funeral Planning Guide handout
• Resources on Health and Aging handout

This crash course addresses the challenges and opportunities of post-graduation in key areas such as relationships, career, church and community involvement, while also exploring how to maintain a vibrant relationship with Christ in the midst of these changes. Taught by Alanna Sellinger with guest panelists.

In a world where truth is constantly called into question, we’ve been asking this question of the Bible’s reliability, trustworthiness and authority for thousands of years. This crash course will explore why understanding the Bible’s nature is crucial for a solid faith foundation, and participants will also learn how the Bible was formed (including a brief history of its contents and the process by which it took shape) and examine the trustworthiness of the New Testament by looking at the historicity and reliability of its manuscripts. Taught by Dan Johnston.

Other Details:

• Crash Course Handout
• Supplemental New Testament Manuscript Charts Handout
• "Making of the Bible [Extended Version]" video by Tim Mackie

How Should I Think About Gender?:  This session addresses the huge cultural shifts about how we think of gender identity, and the need to come back to forgotten foundations of what the Bible says about being made in God's image as men and women. Taught by Sam Allberry.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Gender & Sexuality (Spring 2025).

How Should I Think About My Body?:  This session explores the gospel of Jesus and the way it provides a unique and healthy way for us to think about our own bodies as being made by God and for him. Taught by Sam Allberry.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Gender & Sexuality (Spring 2025).

How Should I Think About Marriage and Singleness?:  This session discusses the fresh light that the gospel sheds on the meaning of both marriage and singleness, affirming both as good gifts when used in service of God's purposes. Taught by Sam Allberry.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Gender & Sexuality (Spring 2025).

How Should I Think About Sex?:  This session looks at why God even cares about things like this, and why it's good news that he does. Taught by Sam Allberry.

This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Gender & Sexuality (Spring 2025).

Let’s be honest: Sometimes Jesus says things are just downright confusing, a this course will delve into some of the challenging and often misunderstood sayings of Jesus. Participants will gain tools for interpreting tough biblical texts, addressing questions and concerns that arise from passages that seem confusing or troubling. With a focus on clarity and sound biblical interpretation, we’ll explore how these hard sayings reveal profound truths about the character of God and the nature of the Kingdom of Heaven. Taught by Alex Tuckness and Alanna Sellinger.

Other Details:

• Interpretive Journey and study resources handout

This crash course explores what the Bible says about diversity and how the church can cultivate a rich, all-encompassing theology of diversity that reflects God’s heart for all people. We’ll go beyond just race and ethnicity to examine how aspects like socioeconomic status, marital status, disabilities, and family makeup contribute to a fuller understanding of God’s design for community. Participants will be challenged to consider how embracing holistic diversity can foster spiritual growth, deepen relationships, and help believers mature in their faith. We’ll also address the dangers of elevating any single aspect of identity above our identity in Christ and explore how exclusion from diversity can hinder spiritual maturity. Taught by Alex Tuckness with guest panelists.

This crash course dives into the addictive nature of social media and how it’s designed to keep us hooked. Participants will learn how to identify harmful habits, build healthier practices, and find ways to use social media with purpose, so you can connect meaningfully and show up as a faithful presence and fruitful witness online. Taught by Jill Thomas (LISW), Laura Wifler, and Alanna Sellinger.

Other Details:

• Social Media Personal Survey, Symptoms, and Playbook Handout
• "Facebook Files," podcast on Spotify
• "The Social Dilemma," documentary and website