7:00 – 8:30 AM
Shepherd of the Valley (Narthex)
Currently studying "Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes" by Kenneth Bailey
This group of men explore the Bible through a series of assorted study guides, connect with each other on our life activities, and share prayer concerns each week. They also engage in an optional, off-site service project each month.
The group is currently studying "Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes" by Kenneth Bailey.
Feel free to drop in on any Tuesday morning. There is a Zoom link option if a person is not able to attend the meeting in-person. If you’d like to check out the group on Zoom, a Zoom link will be sent to you.
All are welcome to join us at any time in this on-going learning/growing adventure – there is no Biblical expertise prerequisite at all! Consider giving this a try as one way to expand the Scriptural foundation of your faith in a supportive, small group setting! Fresh-brewed coffee is provided each morning so come have your morning cup of Joe with us and enjoy a great start to your day! We hope to see you soon!
Weekly on Wednesdays (September - May)
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Zoom
Currently studying the Life of David
On October 23, this group began a new study on the Life of David, working through the books of Samuel 1 and 2 with occasional detours to Psalms (written by David). We use the “Master Builders Bible for Men” as a study guide.
This group meets weekly on Zoom. We welcome new attendees at any time. Please join us for engaging conversation and supportive relationships. For Zoom connection information, please e-mail Bill. Be warned: We are proudly a nerdy group.
Questions? Email Bill or call 651.308.3703.
Weekly on Fridays
7:00 – 8:30 AM
Zoom
Beginning in September 2025 "Curveball: When Your Faith Takes Turns You Never Saw Coming" by Peter Enns
Life throws us “curve balls”—from devastating personal losses to world tragedies. These events often leave us doubting God, the Bible, and our faith. But instead of pushing away our reservations, we should embrace them, Peter Enns argues. A leading biblical scholar and Christian mentor, Enns has never been afraid to question the Bible or Christian beliefs. Such thoughtful inquisitiveness, he argues, is part of God’s plan. He wants us to question, because doing so actually leads to a stronger, lasting faith.
By reframing how we see these events, we allow ourselves to see how the Bible itself showcases this very process and that “treating curve balls as the enemy” is not only counterproductive but thwarts God’s goal of helping us become mature and wise. Enns shares a number of curve balls he’s encountered in his own life and the questions he has pondered. Does God care about the millions of people who never heard the gospel? Could I relate to a God who has created a universe this big? If God is so relatable, constant, and caring, how do we explain quantum physics? He reveals how particular biblical passages have helped him find wisdom, and how they can do the same for us.
As Curveball persuasively shows, God is bigger and more mysterious than anyone’s expectations. We need a faith that can grow just as deeply.