The Academy

Year 1 Classes

The Academy 


The Academy consists of 12 courses, taught and recorded by Pastors Eibel and Malinak, in which participants, through facilitated discussion, are equipped as missionaries to bring a solid, theological defense of faith with confidence.


How to Interpret the Bible: Tuesdays, Sept. 16- Oct. 7, 6:30-8:00 pm via Zoom.

In this 4-week video course, Dawn Lewellen will facilitate the class, which was taught by Pastor Eibel. Sign up below.


Old Testament (Coming the Spring of 2026)

Taught by Pastor Malinak




Ongoing Classes & Workshops

 

Everyday Missionary: WHO (recognizing the mission field right in front of us). For upcoming classes, Click Here

 

Everyone His Witness: HOW (showing us how to engage those in our mission field). Workshops held in February, June and October. Led by Pastor Malinak. Click Here

 

Everyday Boldness: DO (gaining confidence in actually being a witness). For upcoming classes, Click Here.



The Academy Overview (3-year schedule: Watch for upcoming dates)


Year 1 Classes

Sacraments and Solas

Taught by Pastor Kari Malinak (Fall)

The class will lay the Biblical groundwork for why Christians believe what we believe in how one is saved and how God sustains one in faith. 

Topics: “Baptism”, “Communion”, “Grace Alone”, “Faith Alone”, “Word Alone.”


What is the Bible?

Taught by Pastor David Eibel  (Winter)

The class will help equip you to articulate a defense of the purpose and reliability of God’s Word. 

Topics: “Infallible”, “Authority, Clarity, 

Sufficiency, Efficacy”, “Forward and Backward to Christ”, “How Did We Get the Bible?”


Caring for Our Neighbor

Taught by Pastor Kari Malinak (Spring)

“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Luke 10:27). But how do we care for our neighbor? This class will guide you in how to lovingly and scripturally care for those around you. 

Topics: “Our role as Christian care-givers”, “CAREgiving vs. CUREgiving”, “How to use the Bible in caring for our neighbor”, “Praying with others.”


Year 2 Classes

The Creed

Taught by Pastor Kari Malinak  (Fall) 

The class will give the scriptural foundation for the church’s united confession of faith. 

Topics: “Why a Creed?”, “God the 

Father”, “God the Son”, “God the Holy Spirit.”


How to Interpret the Bible

Taught by Pastor David Eibel

Winter 

The class will help you learn important skills of Bible interpretation and assist you in reading God’s Word with greater 

understanding and confidence. 

Topics: “Foundations for Interpreting”, “Look Carefully at the Words”, “Interpreting Figurative Language”, “Human Reason: Its Role in Interpreting Scripture.”


Old Testament

Taught by Pastor Kari Malinak (Spring) 

The Old Testament can seem 

intimidating, but in this class you will find the rich history and faith of God’s people which ultimately point directly to Jesus, the promised Messiah. 

Topics: “The Pentateuch”, “The Histories”, “The Psalms”, “The Prophets.”



Year 3 Classes

Living a Life of Faith

Taught by Pastor Kari Malinak (Fall)

The class will explore what the Bible has to say about living life as a new creation in Christ Jesus. 

Topics: “Vocation”, “Time and Talent”, “Treasure”, “Discipling”, “Plugging in.”

 

Law and Gospel

Taught by Pastor David Eibel (Winter) 

The entire body of doctrine in Holy Scripture may be classified as either Law or Gospel. It is essential for proper interpretation to distinguish between the two concepts. How do you do this? What happens if you don’t? 

Topics: “Perfect Opposites”, “The 

Nature of the Law and the Nature of the 

Gospel”, “Law and Liberty.”

 

New Testament

Taught by Pastor Kari Malinak (Spring) 

Referred to as “the wellsprings of salvation,” in this class you will explore the New Testament of the Bible, finding the good news of a promise fulfilled, how the good news has been delivered and what is to come of all of this. 

Topics: “The Gospels”, “Paul”, “The Mission of the Church”, “Revelation.”