Soteria University

Soteria University is our adult education program that explores the Bible and Christianity on a deeper level.

Jesus gave his followers the mission to make disciples, and in order to make disciples, Jesus said we must teach people to observe all that he commanded. Thus, one aspect of discipleship is lifelong, ongoing learning. No one will ever be able to say in this life, “I’ve learned to observe all that Jesus commanded.”

The goal of Soteria University isn’t just head knowledge; the goal of instruction is love (1 Timothy 1:5). Jesus summed up the whole Christian life like this: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength…and love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:30-31 CSB).

The goal of Soteria University is to help students love the Lord with all their mind, heart, and strength.

SPRING 2026 CLASSES

7-Week Classes

Cycle 2: March 25–May 6

Starting Point (Sundays)

6 weeks • March 8–April 12
Sundays • 9:30am • Room 108 (above lobby)

If you are new to Christianity or Soteria, this is the class for you. At Soteria, we believe your worldview influences your thoughts and decisions for all of life. We want you to build a strong biblical worldview that will allow you to confidently answer questions like, where did we come from? Why are we here? How should I live? Starting Point takes us back to the beginning and builds the biblical foundation everyone of us needs, whether you’re new to Christianity or have been a Christian for 50 years.

Starting Point (Wednesdays)

6 weeks • March 25–April 29
Wednesdays • 6:45pm • Room 108 (above lobby)

What Do People Think of Me, and Why Do I Care?

Taught by Pastor Josh and Isaac Jaspers • Cycle 2 • March 25–May 6
Room 102

Most of us will admit how easy it is to become people pleasers. However, we can be less likely to admit how serious it really is. At its core, people-pleasing is nothing less than idolatry. It replaces God with people. This class focuses on the only solution for fearing man—the fear of God. We will learn from Ed Welch’s superb book, When People are Big, and God is Small, but you don’t have to read it.

Next Steps: How to Think and Live Like a Christian

Taught by Josh Byers and Pastor Mike • Cycle 2 • March 25–May 6
Wednesdays • 6:45pm • Room 105

You are a Christian. Now what? The gospel radically changes your relationship with God, bringing you from death to eternal life. But how does the gospel change how you live tomorrow? This class introduces key concepts for the Christian life using vivid graphics and the book Visual Theology. NOTE: This class is continued from the winter cycle. It will be offered again this fall.

Bible Doctrine: Heaven

Taught by Pastor Zach • Cycle 2 • March 25–May 6
Auditorium

A beautiful vision of heaven has filled Christians with hope for centuries. But has our sight become blurred? This class will refocus us upon the glorious truth of what it will be like to spend eternity upon a glorified earth with glorified bodies and in the presence of our Savior.

Semester-Long Classes

January 14–May 6

Praying Together

Taught by Walt and Zelda Davis • January 14–May 6
Wednesdays • 6:30pm • Room 107

Soteria wants to follow the example of the church in Acts that met together to pray. Join Walt and Zelda Davis for a time to spend time in praise and prayer, share prayer requests, and be encouraged in your own prayer life.

Join us for Easter Weekend

Easter Weekend