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Short-term topical classes and seminars. 

Back to School Prayer and Worship Night

Sunday / August 20 / 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: College Church - Uphaus Worship Center
Leaders: Katie Rose Weissend + Pastor Hannah Beers-Borger + Pastor Jon Nelson

Back to School Guided Prayer and Worship Night for families, Pre-K/K Kids, Youth, educators, and school staff. Join us as we kick off the fall semester by focusing our attention on God and inviting the Lord to direct us into the school year. All ages welcome. Childcare will be available for birth through three year olds. Pre-K and older will have interactive involvement in the service.

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality

Sundays / September 17 - October 8 and October 22 - November 12 / 5:00pm- 7:00pm
Location: College Church - K103
Leaders: Christi Ledo + Kristi Sanderson

This course invites you into a deeper and wider relationship with Jesus Christ requiring you to journey into the unknown, much like Abraham did when he left his home in Ur. The fruit of this study will be measured by the positive changes you begin to experience in your relationships with Jesus Christ, others, and yourself. Cost: $25 for the book.

Empowering Caregivers

Sundays / August 27 - December 10
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: College Church - V304
Leaders: Dvonna + Larry Riggs

A safe place for all caregivers to share with and to receive encouragement from other caregivers. This is an information providing and sharing group.
Saturday / September 16 / 8:30am – 2:00pm
Location: College Church
Sponsored by: Kansas City District, Nazarene Discipleship International
Contact: Pastor Kyle Tyler / ndi@kcdistrict.org www.kcdistrict.org

This day is for grandparents with adult children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of all ages. We will hear from special speakers, engage in conversations with other grandparents, and experience workshops entirely dedicated to helping us disciple our families. This day was created by grandparents, for grandparents. We’ll tackle real-world questions, philosophies of grandparenting, and very practical ways to intentionally lead our families along the journey of grace.
Sundays / August 13 - November 5
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: College Church – V301
Leader: Claire Hendrix, Anita Reglin, Dennis Vaverka
Cost: $20 if you wish to purchase the workbook

If you have lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you've probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. Grief Share is a 13-week grief recovery support group where you can find help and healing for the hurt of losing a loved one.

Grief Share: Surviving the Holidays

Sunday / November 12 / 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: College Church – V301
Leader: Claire Hendrix, Anita Reglin, Dennis Vaverka
Thursdays / April 27 – August 24 / 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: College Church – V305
Leader: David Russell
Sponsored by Men’s Ministry

Take a stroll through the Bible with other men. Each session will begin with Bible reading and end with group discussions about the passage. We will read for about 30 minutes and then discuss what we read.

Men: Crazy Love by Francis Chan

Mondays / September 25 - October 30
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: College Church - V305
Leader: Mike McLane
Target: Men 20+

Does something deep inside your heart long to break free from the status quo? Are you hungry for an authentic faith that addresses the problems of our world with tangible, even radical, solutions? God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself.

Join a LEARN Group today!

Dig into God's Word, a topic from scripture, strengthen your walk with Christ and learn more about who God created you to be!

Responding to Local Needs for Children in Crisis

Sunday / October 15 / 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location:  College Church – V303
Target:  Adults
Leader: Jayna Sparrow

Learn how social agencies and child serving professions are partnering with local churches to meet needs for vulnerable kids and families. CarePortal is a technology platform used to allow the church to meet vetted needs for local children in crisis. Join us to learn more about this tool, which is currently being used in 29 States across the U.S.

Season of Hope - Practical Applications for Parents of Today's Struggling Teens

Thursdays / September 7 - October 19
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: College Church - V304
Leaders: Merlin + Stephanie James
Target: Parents of teens

Join us for conversation about parenting topics found in Mark Gregston's book, "When Your Teen Is Struggling." In this 7-week conversation, you'll gain insight about hope in the midst of conflict, performance-based relationships, setting boundaries, and other challenges parents face with their teenagers. Books will be available for purchase. You do not have to attend all seven sessions.
Sunday / October 29 / 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Location: College Church – Garrett Chapel
Leaders: Pastor Kevin Donoho + Pastor Todd Keller + Guest Panelists

As we have journeyed through The Story, no doubt you will think of questions that require a little bit of exploration. In these seminars, Pastors Kevin and Todd and a few quest panelists will tackle your questions in order to discover some hidden treasures in The Story.

Vertical Marriage

Sundays / September 10 - October 8
5:15pm - 6:45pm
Location: College Church - Dining Room
Leaders: Pastor John + Naomi Pickens
Target: Married Couples
Cost: $10 per person for the workbook

Based on the book, "Vertical Marriage" by Dave and Ann Wilson - come and learn all about how to have a great marriage. We will share dinner together, watch a video, and discuss what we've learned.

“I love my group because my group loves me!
It’s like a family to us. We learn and grow together.”

- Marcos

“I found the community I was looking for in my group.
We laugh together and have so much fun.  
I know they are there if a need arises.”

 - Michele

“We love our small group.  They have become family,
a group we do life with. We pray for each other and walk with each other
in difficult and good times.” 

- Walt
Thursdays / September 14, November 2
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:  College Church – V302
Target:  Makers & Artists
Leaders:  Bill Green + Kim Keller

God still uses makers and artists.  Calling all poets, woodworkers, painters, songwriters, bloggers, builders, designers, cooks, crafters, event planners, architects, welders, sculptures, gardeners, quilters, etc. Bring something you’ve made to show and tell.  We’ll learn from one another with a curious eye as we come to understand our communities’ strong need for making.

Women’s Bible Study: Amos - An Invitations to the Good Life

Wednesdays / August 16 - September 27
9:00am - 11:00am + in-person options
Location: Zoom
Leaders: Tammy Madden + Amy Wetmore
Sponsored by: Women’s Ministry
Cost: Purchasing of the study guide
Contact: Tammy Madden  913-205-5712, jtmadden83@gmail.com or Amy Wetmore 913-515-2584, adwetmore63@gmail.com for more details.

In this 7-session study of the book of Amos by Jennifer Rothschild, learn how God's sovereign care prompts us to care for others - displaying true righteousness, not just religious ritual. Uncover the connection between the God life and the good life as you open the invitations to live assured, faithful, chosen, humble, justly, prayerful, and hopeful lives.

Women's Bible Study: When You Pray - A Study of Six Prayers in the Bible

Wednesdays / August 16 - September 27
9:00am - 11:00am + in-person options
Location: Zoom
Leaders: Tammy Madden + Amy Wetmore
Sponsored by: Women’s Ministry
Cost: Purchasing of the study guide
Contact: Tammy Madden  913-205-5712, jtmadden83@gmail.com or Amy Wetmore 913-515-2584, adwetmore63@gmail.com for more details.

In this 6-session study, you will explore the different types of prayer modeled in Scripture, understand how prayer unites believers to God and to one another and learn how to overcome struggles that keep you from talking to God.

Join a LEARN Group today!

Dig into God's Word, a topic from scripture, strengthen your walk with Christ and learn more about who God created you to be!