Join us on for Fall Kick-Off on Sunday, September 13
Food, fellowship, and fun following both services!
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.
FALL 2026 CLASSES
Semester-Long Classes
September 16–December 18
Praying Together
Full Semester • September 16–December 16
Wednesdays • 6:30pm • Room 147
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.
Making Sense of the New Testament
Taught by Pastor Mike • Full Semester • September 16–December 16
Wednesdays • 6:30pm • Auditorium
Have you ever wondered why the first four books of the New Testament are just four versions of the same story? Or have you ever been confused about where exactly Paul traveled on his missionary journeys? This class will help you piece together an understanding of the New Testament by viewing it from a historical perspective, geographical perspective, literary perspective, and doctrinal perspective. You’ll leave the class with a “GPS” of the New Testament!
Women’s Study: Discovering Genuine Christianity (Tuesdays)
Taught by Deborah Smith • Full Semester • September 22–December 22
Tuesdays • 9:00am • Room 139
John’s letters will give you lasting confidence in a genuine relationship with Christ. Through practical Bible study and thoughtful discussion, this class will help women discern authentic faith from deception while encouraging deeper fellowship with God and one another. Exploring 1, 2, and 3 John will challenge you to grow in joyful obedience, Christlike love, and unwavering assurance of your salvation.
Women’s Study: Discovering Genuine Christianity (Sundays)
Taught by Sherry Ites • Full Semester • September 20–December 13
Sundays • 8:30am • Room 147
John’s letters will give you lasting confidence in a genuine relationship with Christ. Through practical Bible study and thoughtful discussion, this class will help women discern authentic faith from deception while encouraging deeper fellowship with God and one another. Exploring 1, 2, and 3 John will challenge you to grow in joyful obedience, Christlike love, and unwavering assurance of your salvation.
6-Week Classes
Session 1: September 16–October 21
Session 2: October 28–December 18 (No class November 19 or 26)
Starting Point (Wednesdays)
Cycle 1 • 6 weeks • September 16–October 21
Wednesdays • 6:30pm • Room 158
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 every one of us needs whether you’re new to Christianity or have been a Christian for 50 years.
Men’s Study: Delighting in God: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life
Taught by David Simpson • Cycle 1 • September 20–October 25
Sundays • 8:30am • Room 125
Spiritual growth does not happen by accident. It is cultivated through biblical disciplines practiced in dependence on the Holy Spirit. Habits such as Bible intake, Scripture memory/meditation, prayer, and worship help believers love God more, and live like Jesus better. Grounded in Scripture and filled with practical encouragement, this class challenges men to pursue spiritual disciplines not as a means of earning God’s favor, but as a joyful response to the grace they have already received in the gospel.
Starting Point (Wednesdays)
Cycle 2 • 6 weeks • October 28–December 16
Sundays • 9:30am • Room 158
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 every one of us needs whether you’re new to Christianity or have been a Christian for 50 years.
Men’s Study: Managing Your Finances
Taught by Phil Langstraat • Cycle 2 • November 1–December 6
Sundays • 8:30am • Room 125
Spiritual growth does not happen by accident. It is cultivated through biblical disciplines practiced in dependence on the Holy Spirit. Habits such as Bible intake, Scripture memory/meditation, prayer, and worship help believers love God more, and live like Jesus better. Grounded in Scripture and filled with practical encouragement, this class challenges men to pursue spiritual disciplines not as a means of earning God’s favor, but as a joyful response to the grace they have already received in the gospel.
