Don’t know how to study the Bible?
Don’t be anxious, and don’t be afraid—just come as you are! Join us at Troy Lutheran Church for Bible Study 101, where you’ll fill your spiritual toolbox with practical insights, helpful tips, and creative ways to deepen your time in God’s Word. Whether you’re opening the Bible for the first time or have studied it for years, this class welcomes everyone—every age, every background, every level of experience.
Class begins on September 1, 2026 at 10:00 A.M.
An informational session will be on Zoom,
Tuesday, October 13
11:00-11:30am PST Noon-2:30pm MST.
Faith Forward will teach congregations, parents, and grandparents to tell the Biblical and family stories of God’s mercy, grace, love, boundaries, protection, promises, and faithfulness. As parenting trends and church attendance change in a post-pandemic world, this program has been designed to help pastors, ministry leaders, parents, and grandparents pass on their Christian faith to the next generation. A paradigm shift to a home-centered faith formation requires trusted partners, a strong foundation of relationships and accountability, and an openness to God’s Spirit as it moves in new directions. Faith Forward wants to see parents and grandparents share the faith and values with the church’s treasure and future, our children and youth.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc, participation in Faith Forward only costs $100. We cover tuition, lodging, transportation, meals, coaching and resources. We at Faith Forward don’t ever want finances to be the barrier to a pastor/ministry leader entering into this enriching experience.
Come gather with leaders around the NWIM synod who are tending to Sunday morning and other aspects of community life in their congregations. We will nourish and equip you for this ministry of prayer, presiding at table, preparing and giving sermons, and navigating ELCA polity. This is so much more than asking "what do I do with my hands?" or "where do I find that liturgy?" We are centered on edifying leaders who will share the abundant hospitality and merciful love of the Risen Christ. Join us Friday, November 6 at 4:00pm in Burley, Idaho at the Convention Center. We will conclude on Sunday, November 8 at 11:00am.
We are blessed to be joined by Rev. Sierra Westerman, Rev. Andy Hamblen, Rev. Brigette Weier and Bishop Meggan Manlove as faculty.