Summer Study Groups are an excellent opportunity to connect in community with others and grow into a well-rounded faith. Descriptions for each group offered are listed below. Study groups will meet for four Mondays starting August 10 from 6:15 - 8:00 PM. Dinner will be available as you connect in community with others before groups begin! Scholarships are available for groups with a cost. Please email Tim Lucas at tlucas@golove.org for more info.
Childcare is available for infants through 3rd grade. Please select "Childcare Registration" for each child. Programming is also available for The 46 Ministry (4th - 6th grade).
Grounded and Growing: Everyday Spirituality -
This group is an experiential journey designed to help individuals cultivate a deeper connection to themselves, their community, and the Christian faith. This class emphasizes the universal principles of inner spiritual evolution, Godly mindfulness, and personal transformation. Move from theoretical understanding to daily, lived practice.
Spiritual growth is not about becoming a perfect person; it is about living out the teachings of Christ becoming a more present, compassionate, and whole servant of the kingdom. Led by Bryan Wright, a counselor, former teacher, school principal, and college professor, and long-time member of CATC. Co-led by Wes Hayden, an 11-year member of CATC who serves on both the worship and tech teams.
Jesus, the Bible, and Islam: What Christians Should Know -
While Islam continues to grow in America and Europe, many people in Western societies don't fully understand what that reality means. For this reason, Pastor Isaac of our Arabic Congregation has prepared this study group to help Christians:
- Understand Islam from a historical perspective, supported by documented evidence from Islamic sources themselves.
- Understand how Muslims view Christians, Jews, and people of other faiths.
- Answer the common questions and objections Muslims raise against the Christian faith.
If you desire to become more effective in sharing the message of Christ with these communities, come and learn together so that we may always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks us about the hope that is within us (1 Peter 3:15).
Reflecting Theologically on Music -
Not only does music capture what we or others might feel and believe, music often influences and shapes those beliefs as we grow and mature. In the early Church of God, theology was often communicated via music and hymns. Only later did the pioneers of this movement begin to write these ideas into theology that communicated who we are and what we believe.
This study group will discuss and reflect theologically on both contemporary Christian and secular music. In this discussion-based group, dig into the meaning behind the lyrics to gain an understanding on what message is really being communicated about God and spirituality. Led by Mark Eberly, an ordained Church of God pastor and IU Health chaplain who earned his doctorate from AU School of Theology.
UNLEASHED: A Journey for Men* -
Every man carries one deep question: Do I have what it takes?
Join speaker, author, adventurer, men's ministry leader, John Maxwell Certified Life Coach, and ordained Church of God pastor Brent Henderson for real conversations, biblical truth, and practical tools designed to help men discover who they are in Christ, understand where they are in their journey, identify the lies and struggles holding them back, learn how to fight back, and walk out the life God created them to live.
- Week 1: Who am I...Really?
- Week 2: Where am I?
- Week 3: What's killing me?
- Week 4: How do I walk it out?
*Although the content of this study group is designed for men, women are also welcome to attend.
You Might Be Church of God If… -
This study group will explore some of the distinctive doctrines of the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana). Dating from the late 19th century when the Church of God was founded, these eclectic biblical doctrines have come to us through sermons, hymns, curriculum, books and periodicals. In an era when beliefs and practices can become blurred or subject to varied interpretation, this group will seek to familiarize participants with our doctrinal heritage. The Church at the Crossing has been affiliated with the Church of God since 1905.
Led by David Sebastian, a member of CATC. From his 20 years in Church of God pastoral leadership and his 19-year tenure as the 7th Dean of AU Graduate School of Theology, he offers a front row view of the doctrinal practices of the movement.