Core Classes: Bloomington Campus Spring 2026

We are excited to launch round two of our Core Classes! Core Classes will be held on Wednesday nights, where we’ll grow deeper in faith together. From January 14-February 18, we’re inviting everyone — every age, every Connect Group, every ministry — to come together for six weeks for shared learning, connection, and growth. 
 
We’ll kick things off with a pitch-in dinner on January 14th at 6pm — bring a side or dessert to share. After that, classes will meet weekly from 6:00 to 7:30pm. You’re welcome to arrive early and bring your own meal — we’ll have space for that. We'll offer five core class options, including a class from Iglesia Hispana for our Spanish-speaking community. 
There’s something for everyone — and that includes your kids! We’ll have engaging children’s programming available each week. We’ll wrap up this journey with a special Worship Night on February 18th at 6pm.
 
Let’s grow deeper together this fall. We can’t wait to join you on this journey. 

¿Buscas Iglesia Hispana Core? Visita el enlace abajo para más información y para registrarte.

Hear and Respond : Learning How to Have a Conversational Friendship with Jesus
Taught by Matt Nussbaum
Description: Like any good friendship and/or marriage, conversation is vital to a thriving relationship. That’s the kind of relationship Jesus wants with you. And…just like in any good friendship or good marriage, there are habits (disciplines) that nurture the life-giving intimacy with Jesus that we long for. We will explore habits like (1) reading the Bible; (2) prayer; (3) generosity; (4) fasting; (5) silence/solitude; …and others – within the larger context of how they nurture a joy-filled friendship with Jesus. This is for people who have followed Jesus for years AND for people who are recent converts to follow Jesus…and everyone in between. Anyone who hungers for more in their relationship with Jesus.

Serving with Purpose : Living on Mission
Taught by Jeff Baldwin and Brad Pontius
Description: Explore how your God-shaped uniqueness is a platform for serving God and others in our community and around the world. Discover opportunities to put your faith into action, serve with purpose and live 'on mission.'

Storyline Bible Study: How to Read the Bible
Taught by Josh and Laura Reynolds
Do you read the Bible—or the Bible’s Storyline? This Core Class helps you see Scripture not as isolated verses but as God's unified story and our lives as Jesus' disciples. Following a simple Storyline path, Bible readers of all levels can participate—everyone is welcome!
We’ll read the Gospel of Luke together, have conversations, provide tools to dig deeper, and offer a daily reading plan with prompts. By the end of 4 weeks, you will have read the whole book of Luke! You’ll gain skills to read the Bible, ask better questions, and see how every passage fits into God’s big Storyline, deepening your discipleship.

Better Together - Every part matters. Including yours.
Taught by Shawn Green
Church isn’t just a place you go, it’s a people you belong to and a mission you live out. In this 4-week class, we’ll explore what it means to be a partner in the life and mission of our church. Through Scripture, discussion, and practical next steps, you’ll discover how God has uniquely designed you to contribute to the body of Christ. Whether you’re new here or ready to take a next step, this is your invitation to move from attending to partnering, because we truly are better together!
 
Serving with Sherwood Kids Core
We are called to make disciples and leading children to know the life changing power of Jesus in their lives couldn’t be more important work.  Sherwood Kids Core this fall will be focused on knowing God in a personal way. We will be introducing students to the ways they can know God by meditating on his word, praying in every situation, and being empowered to study the Bible on their own. We pray every leader and student will walk away knowing they are fully known and loved by Jesus and have some practical new ways to know God more. 

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