Throughout the year we offer semester long equipping courses on Sunday mornings.
Sunday Courses
9:00 am courses
Stepping Out of Denial Into God‘s Grace
A Step Study with Celebrate Recovery
Men’s Class | September 15 – December 1 | Room B201
led by Jeff Whitebread & Tom Kim
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Women’s Class September 15 – December 1st 9:00 am in room B202
Women’s Class led by Jeremy Siu and Fran Jones-Dixon
The purpose of this program is to allow us to become free from life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits. By working through the eight recovery principles found in the Beatitudes with Jesus Christ as your Higher Power, you can and will change! By applying the biblical principles of conviction, conversion, surrender, confession, restitution, prayer, quiet time, witnessing, and helping one another, which are found within the eight principles and the Christ-centered 12 Steps, you will restore and develop stronger relationships with others and with God. To begin our journey, we will need to step out of denial and into God’s grace.
led by Jeff Whitebread & Tom Kim
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Women’s Class September 15 – December 1st 9:00 am in room B202
Women’s Class led by Jeremy Siu and Fran Jones-Dixon
The purpose of this program is to allow us to become free from life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits. By working through the eight recovery principles found in the Beatitudes with Jesus Christ as your Higher Power, you can and will change! By applying the biblical principles of conviction, conversion, surrender, confession, restitution, prayer, quiet time, witnessing, and helping one another, which are found within the eight principles and the Christ-centered 12 Steps, you will restore and develop stronger relationships with others and with God. To begin our journey, we will need to step out of denial and into God’s grace.
The Collapse of Parenting
Sundays Part 1 - 6 weeks on November 3 ,10 ,17, December 1, 8, and 15 | RoomF100 (Gym)
Sundays Part 2 - January 19 - February 23 | RoomF100 (Gym)
Facilitated by Stephen Chang
This course dives into Dr. Leonard Sax's book, "The Collapse of Parenting," which examines the challenges and shifts in parenting in contemporary society. Participants will explore the causes and consequences of the breakdown of traditional parenting roles and practices. The course will provide insights into effective parenting strategies that foster respect, resilience, and responsibility in children through brief lectures, group discussions, and practical activities. Topics include the impact of cultural changes, the importance of loving parental authority, and techniques for improving parent-child relationships.
Sundays Part 2 - January 19 - February 23 | RoomF100 (Gym)
Facilitated by Stephen Chang
This course dives into Dr. Leonard Sax's book, "The Collapse of Parenting," which examines the challenges and shifts in parenting in contemporary society. Participants will explore the causes and consequences of the breakdown of traditional parenting roles and practices. The course will provide insights into effective parenting strategies that foster respect, resilience, and responsibility in children through brief lectures, group discussions, and practical activities. Topics include the impact of cultural changes, the importance of loving parental authority, and techniques for improving parent-child relationships.
New Members course
September 29 & October 6 at 8:45 - 10:10 am in the Reception Room
Facilitated by Kris Kraihanzel, Wendy Walters, Leigha M., and Stephen Chang
Discover the rich history, vision, mission, doctrinal beliefs, and governance of Church of the Saviour. Joining a church means publicly declaring your faith and demonstrating your commitment to Christ and His people. By becoming a member, you place yourself under the leadership of those called by God, despite their imperfections. Membership acknowledges that you need fellow believers to grow in your walk with Christ and that you are part of a greater mission. It also recognizes that your unique gifts were meant to bless others. Church of the Saviour members commit to pray, give, serve, worship regularly, and seek spiritual guidance—promises that we take seriously. If you haven’t yet joined, consider taking the counter-cultural step of fully committing. Attending the New Members Course is not a commitment to membership, but if you choose to move forward after completing the course, we will arrange an interview with one of our elders. We hope you’ll take this next step and become part of our family!
Facilitated by Kris Kraihanzel, Wendy Walters, Leigha M., and Stephen Chang
Discover the rich history, vision, mission, doctrinal beliefs, and governance of Church of the Saviour. Joining a church means publicly declaring your faith and demonstrating your commitment to Christ and His people. By becoming a member, you place yourself under the leadership of those called by God, despite their imperfections. Membership acknowledges that you need fellow believers to grow in your walk with Christ and that you are part of a greater mission. It also recognizes that your unique gifts were meant to bless others. Church of the Saviour members commit to pray, give, serve, worship regularly, and seek spiritual guidance—promises that we take seriously. If you haven’t yet joined, consider taking the counter-cultural step of fully committing. Attending the New Members Course is not a commitment to membership, but if you choose to move forward after completing the course, we will arrange an interview with one of our elders. We hope you’ll take this next step and become part of our family!
COS Premarital course
September 15 – November 17 at 9:00 am in the Gate House (Building G)
Facilitated by Darrin & Joanna Dixon
1. The Purpose of marriage – Expectations
2. Barriers to Intimacy- The Naked Marriage
3. The Power of the Gospel
4. Communication – Love and Respect
5. Communication – Love and Respect Part 2
6. Conflict Resolution – Encouragement
7. Biblical Responsibilities of the Husband and Wife – Gender Roles– Embracing the Other
8. Sex & Marriage
9. Forgiveness
10. Money and Marriage
This 10-week equipping course is designed for engaged couples and those seriously dating who want to give their marriages the best possible start, whether they’re exploring marriage for the first time or have been married before. The cost for the course is $32.50 per person ($65 per couple).
This interactive course will include the use of the following:
Facilitated by Darrin & Joanna Dixon
1. The Purpose of marriage – Expectations
2. Barriers to Intimacy- The Naked Marriage
3. The Power of the Gospel
4. Communication – Love and Respect
5. Communication – Love and Respect Part 2
6. Conflict Resolution – Encouragement
7. Biblical Responsibilities of the Husband and Wife – Gender Roles– Embracing the Other
8. Sex & Marriage
9. Forgiveness
10. Money and Marriage
This 10-week equipping course is designed for engaged couples and those seriously dating who want to give their marriages the best possible start, whether they’re exploring marriage for the first time or have been married before. The cost for the course is $32.50 per person ($65 per couple).
This interactive course will include the use of the following:
- The PREPARE-ENRICH online assessment and Workbook
- The book, The Meaning of Marriage, by Tim Keller
- Various handouts.
- A mentor couple assigned to you and your fiancé.
10:30 am courses
How to Talk about Jesus (Without Being That Guy)
Personal Evangelism in a Skeptical World
September 15 - November 3 | room B217
Facilitated by Drew
Most Christians know they should be trying to tell their friends and family about Jesus. But in a post-Christendom world, personal evangelism is often viewed negatively--it's offensive, inappropriate, and insensitive. Recent studies confirm that the majority of Christians rarely evangelize, worried they might offend their family or lose their friends. In How to Talk About Jesus (Without Being That Guy), author Sam Chan equips everyday Christians who are reluctant and nervous to tell their friends about Jesus with practical, tested ways of sharing their faith in the least awkward ways possible.
Facilitated by Drew
Most Christians know they should be trying to tell their friends and family about Jesus. But in a post-Christendom world, personal evangelism is often viewed negatively--it's offensive, inappropriate, and insensitive. Recent studies confirm that the majority of Christians rarely evangelize, worried they might offend their family or lose their friends. In How to Talk About Jesus (Without Being That Guy), author Sam Chan equips everyday Christians who are reluctant and nervous to tell their friends about Jesus with practical, tested ways of sharing their faith in the least awkward ways possible.
Financial Peace University
September 22 – November 17 10:30 in room B208
Facilitated by Mike Winter
If you want real and lasting financial peace in your life, Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (FPU) is for you! Through motivating and humorous presentations based on Biblical principles and practical methods, you will learn how to successfully manage your finances. FPU is for everyone – young adults, married or single adults, seniors and teens, regardless of whether you are financially secure, just starting out or financially distressed. Please contact info@coswayne.org for more information on this 9-week class.
Facilitated by Mike Winter
If you want real and lasting financial peace in your life, Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (FPU) is for you! Through motivating and humorous presentations based on Biblical principles and practical methods, you will learn how to successfully manage your finances. FPU is for everyone – young adults, married or single adults, seniors and teens, regardless of whether you are financially secure, just starting out or financially distressed. Please contact info@coswayne.org for more information on this 9-week class.
Tuesday Courses
Alpha
September 24 – November 12 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm in F101 (next to the gym)
Facilitated by Amy Lisanti & Dan Gifford
Join a series of group conversations that freely explore the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. At each Alpha session, you watch an episode on a different question of faith - then have a chance to share your thoughts and hear what others think. You can say anything you like or nothing at all.
Everyone’s welcome. You’re invited, no matter your background or beliefs. It’s free and there's no pressure to come back. Dinner is provided each week.
Facilitated by Amy Lisanti & Dan Gifford
Join a series of group conversations that freely explore the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. At each Alpha session, you watch an episode on a different question of faith - then have a chance to share your thoughts and hear what others think. You can say anything you like or nothing at all.
Everyone’s welcome. You’re invited, no matter your background or beliefs. It’s free and there's no pressure to come back. Dinner is provided each week.
The Marriage Course
September 17 - November 5 at 6:15 pm in the Welcome Center
Facilitated by Stephen Chang
The Marriage Course is a series of seven sessions, designed to help couples invest in their relationship and build a strong marriage. Nicky and Sila Lee, authors of The Marriage Book, developed The Marriage Course for couples looking for practical support to strengthen their relationship. The course is designed to help couples build strong foundations, learn to communicate more effectively and resolve differences well.
Facilitated by Stephen Chang
The Marriage Course is a series of seven sessions, designed to help couples invest in their relationship and build a strong marriage. Nicky and Sila Lee, authors of The Marriage Book, developed The Marriage Course for couples looking for practical support to strengthen their relationship. The course is designed to help couples build strong foundations, learn to communicate more effectively and resolve differences well.