BLUEPRINTS SPECIAL ELECTIVES TRACK
The Special Electives track is designed for classes that are outside the scope of the other Tracks. For Spring 2012 we do not have any classes in this track.
COMING NEXT SUMMER...
An American History & Government Seminar
When: July 11-14, 2012
Overview: This four-day class is packed full of information on how our government was formed and the biblical standards for government. Three master teachers present seven principles of government: Individuality, Self-Government, Quality Character, Private Property, Biblical Form, Local Authority and Liberty. Each principle is covered from a different perspective: Biblical, Historical and Governmental.
For more information: Pastor Mark at
*Sorry, there is no childcare available for the American History & Government Seminar.
FOR YOUR REFERENCE: Below are other classes we have offered in this track. We may be offering these again in the future.
Sy Rogers: Lessons Learned – insights for redeeming the sexual generation
Overview: This six-week video series provides redemptive insights into the complex issues of sexual-relational problems within the church. Pastor Justin will facilitate a discussion time after each video session. This video series will cover the following topics:
1. Realistic Expectations: What Redemption DOES and DOES NOT do for you
2. The Power of Forgiveness: How Jesus Heals the Broken Hearted
3. Renewing the Mind: Understanding the Partnership of Biology and the Body
4. The Power of Relationships: How God Disciples the Sexual Generation
5. What Works: Corporate & Client Responsibility in Recovery
6. Relapse Prevention: How You Can Avoid Becoming a Statistic
Who should take this class: For those who struggle with their sexuality, have a loved one who is struggling or want to minister more effectively in this area.
Homework Expectations: None.
Required Materials/Costs: There is no cost for this class but please register in advance online.
About the Instructor: Sy Rogers is an international communicator, pastor, and award winning talk show host. For more than 20 years he has specialized in sexual and relationship issues within the church.
Dare to Date: How to Discover Without a Ring in Your Hand
Overview: The church is a tough place to date. To some, the “spiritual” standard for dating involves words like “courtship”, and probable “engagement” and scary ideas like cowering talking to her father to get permission to go out. It is enough to chase guys back to their mom’s house. And the pressure on the girl is just as bad: how do you decide if you want to marry the guy before you even get dinner? The old standard of Hollywood Romance and getting to ‘first base’ (or more) on the first date has caused such havoc in young lives that many have over reacted and gone to the opposite extreme. How can a guy or girl get to know the other without causing fear and damage, or signing a contract? This four-week class is designed to give young adults ideas and permission for Discovery Dating: to get to know a person you may be interested in without harming them or creating over-expectations.
• How to enjoy and help the other person, without mangling their soul or yours.
• How to decide it you should be dating, if you are ready
• How to develop intimacy and be beneficial, without the game playing and false appearances that the dating scene can generate.
• How to know if an argument means communication growth or breaking up
• How to break up without devastation.
All these questions and a lot more will be addressed in this class. Joel Asay will be leading the discussion, with notes, handouts and personal assignments; but most of the class will be communicated by a panel of young adults, newly married or currently engaged, sharing their personal stories and dating tips. It will be a sometimes blunt class on dating’s Good, Bad and Ugly. The Panel includes:
• Richard Rohlfing and Marci Martinez
• Eric and Kristy Upton
• Isaac and Emily Asay
• Justin and Vicki Colosi
• Occasional guest participants including people like you.
Who should take this class: This is a class for those already dating or thinking about dating.
Homework Expectations: Occasional personal assignments.
Required Materials/Costs: There is no cost for this class but please register in advance online.
About the Instructor: Joel Asay is a graduate of Western Seminary and has experience in training pastors in Africa for six years. He and his wife, Cheryl, were some of the founding members of Bridgeway when it started as a church plant back in 1996. He currently serves as Bridgeway's Facilities Manager. Joel provides input into the spiritual lives and progress of a wide variety of people at Bridgeway.
For more information: Joel Asay at .
Managing Your Finances: Biblical Principles & Practical Help
Overview: This six-week course will cover biblical principles of wise financial management as well as provide detailed, practical tools and strategies for managing your money and preparing for the future. It will be taught by Rick Huchingson, a former pastor and Certified Financial Planner.
Who should take this class: All who would like to get practical, biblical guidance for managing their finances.
Homework Expectations: None.
Required Materials/Costs: There is no cost for this class but please register in advance online.
About the Instructor: Rick Huchingson is a former pastor and is now a Certified Financial Planner. He has a passion for helping people learn how to be wise stewards of their financial resources and investments.