When: February 26th

Where: Fireside Bistro

Teacher: Joel Simpson

Who are you—really? The world offers many definitions, but true identity is found in Christ alone. This class will take you on a journey to discover who you are in Christ—not in your past, achievements, or what others say, but in Christ alone. Through Scripture and reflection we’ll explore what it means to be a new creation and a child of the King.

We’ll examine how names, identity, and belonging shape us, and how God redefines us through salvation. You'll be challenged to walk in freedom and live boldly with the confidence that comes from knowing whose you are. As we abide in Christ, we’ll step into the mission He has given us, embracing our identity with faith, boldness, and purpose.

When: February 26th

Where: CAC

Guest Teacher: Ed Schlak

Only the opportunity for international travel can make us aware that beyond our borders that many peoples and cultures inhabit this planet - and God is at work around the world today in ways that can scarcely by imagined. At our end of this history from the Resurrection and Pentecost nearly two millennia ago, we have little sense in the American church about how the world changed and how the Church changed alongside it. The American church is like a piece of fruit hanging high on the tree of this history. From our place on the tree, let us look down, let us look around – and let us look back to see how we got to this place and time.

Ed’s Bio: Ed grew up in suburban Cleveland, then he met his wife at Evangel College in 1968, and after marrying her in 1970, he grew up some more. Together they spent time with Uncle Sam's Army from 1971-1973, then moved to Missouri for about one year, then moved to Des Moines to attend Law School at Drake University. After more than 30 years as an attorney for the State of Iowa, he was called into missions, retired early, and then they moved to Arden Hills, Minnesota. Ed earned a Master's of Divinity at Bethel Seminary, an academic degree that opened the doors for him to teach at seminaries and Bible schools anywhere in the world. Ed and Linda were commissioned as career missionaries in 2012 by Assemblies of God World Missions, and served afterward as a teacher full-time in Ukraine and Belgium, and taught short term classes from the Dominican Republic to the Russian Far East.

Are you feeling spiritually stuck or thinking, “There must be more”? The Ultimate Journey helps identify struggles and deepen your relationship with God, leading to a fuller experience of His incredible relationship with you. Whether you are held back by past events, depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, abuse, abandonment, divorce, or loss, there is hope. The Ultimate Journey aids in working through past issues and prepares you for a successful future, teaching you a new perspective on yourself. If difficulties are affecting those around you and you find yourself hurting loved ones, this journey can guide you toward emotional freedom. Despite receiving Christ, many still believe negative past voices rather than God's truths. The Ultimate Journey helps you exchange these lies for the truth, enabling you to see yourself as God does, resulting in wholeness and true freedom that transforms your life.