Learn how to defend your faith with confidence and grace in this video-based apologetics course.  In a culture increasingly indifferent or even hostile to Christian truth, followers of Christ need to be equipped to communicate with those who do not speak their language or accept their source of authority.  In this course, we will show you how to artfully communicate the truths of Christianity and keep conversations moving forward in constructive ways.

The tactical approaches you'll learn in this course will give you indispensable skills to help you engage others about your Christian beliefs—and it may also deepen your own faith along the way. 

Course Materials: Tactics Study Guide, Updated and Expanded: A Guide to Effectively Discussing Your Christian Convictions by Greg Koukl ($10 per student)

You may have wondered, why do people raise their hands, why do people go to an altar to pray, or even why do believers in God stand up and sing so loudly? Music, like worship, is a second language and the best way to learn a foreign language is by immersion. There are various ways responsive worship is visible at The Naz, and seen in Scripture, but what could those visual and audible responses have to do with our heart, our faith, and the heart of God? 

In this course, we will study worship from a Wesleyan perspective: What it is, what it looks like in the life of a redeemed soul. and what it looks like in a corporate worship setting. We’ll share some experiences, briefly examine worship during the holiness movement, but most importantly look at specific Biblical examples in the Old and New Testament that illustrate responsive worship and the impact upon spiritual formation and even the life of the local church.

Course Materials: A Bible. 

Whether you are a newlywed or have been married for decades, The Mindful Marriage is for you!  In this course you will learn how to identify your emotional triggers and understand the pain driving your reactions. You will also discover the four coping mechanisms and how yours impacts your relationship. Finally you will create healthier patterns through self-regulation and emotional healing.

We will read and discuss The Mindful Marriage by Ron and Nan Deal. The book is laid out in 11 chapters. The focus of part one, chapters 1-6, is on “The Old Self”. In part one we will learn about the two pillars of a healthy relationship, love and trust. We will look at our triggers, coping reactions and pain cycles. Part two, chapters 7-11, focuses on “The New Self”. We will learn more about choosing to emotionally regulate. Ron and Nan also explain “The Path to Peace”. These four steps allow each person to manage their own pain and then actively look for ways to connect with their spouse. Through reading about and discussing the various exercises in the book we will learn how to renew our minds, all in the pursuit of becoming one as husband and wife. 

Course Materials: The Mindful Marriage: Create Your Best Relationship Through Understanding and Managing Yourself by Ron and Nan Deal ($20 per couple)