T eacher Bio Classes John LoRusso - Allentown, PA · 2018-12-29 · Raymour & Flanigan, and...
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The Gospel of Mahew Adam Crain currently serves as Pastor of Congregaonal Care and Life Groups at Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church. Adam has previously worked as a youth pastor and as a ministry development pastor, and has spent the past 16 years in fullme ministry. His wife Lauren works full-me raising their three young children. Adam and Lauren both earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees – Adam obtaining his Master of Science in Chrisan Counseling from Cairn University, while Lauren obtained her Master of Science in Educaon from Wilkes University. They have been married for eight years. Adam & Lauren Craine Steven Klase is owner of S.M.Klase Custom Homes, LLC, a business that builds and renovates homes. Steve has been operang his business for over 10 years, and previously earned a cerficate of compleon from Integrity Construcon Instute. Steve has ministered for many years at CCBFC, in such roles as a deacon, nursery worker, and leader of the Chrisan Service Brigade program. Steve currently serves as an elder, co-leads a LifeGroup, and helps lead the Baalion program for boys aged 12-18. Steve and his wife Kendall have been married for three years, and are the parents of two young children. Steve Klase John LoRusso is Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church’s Pastor of Outreach. He also serves on the board of elders. John earned a bachelor of science degree in Bible and Leadership from Cairn University. John has served at CCBFC for over 30 years in various ministries. He served as a deacon and also as a missionary in Tanzania, East Africa. John and his wife Nancy first served as team members to the Sandawe people group, and then John served for several years as the director of the Bible Fellowship Church’s Tanzania Project. John and Nancy have 3 married children and seven grandchildren. John LoRusso Blair studied chemical engineering at both Wheaton College and Case Western Reserve University, earning a bachelor of science degree. Blair has spent the past 30 years working for Nalco Water, where he frequently speaks and teaches in his current role as Sales Operaons Manager for Innovaon and Technology. Blair and his wife Donna have been married for 34 years, have raised four children, and currently enjoy being grandparents. Blair serves Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church as a teacher, from youth and high school classes, to adults and ALDI courses. Blair Wade In Psalm 102:19-20, we are given a glimpse into God’s heart – a heart that hears the groans of imprisoned sinners and desires to release them from condemnaon. In this course, we will systemacally study how God saves sinners. Part 1 will cover the Biblical and logical progression of salvaon, focusing on God’s providence and work. Part 2, will cover our response to God’s saving work and then review the history of this doctrine from the early church fathers to the current differing beliefs within the Chrisan tradion. But most importantly, we will explore God’s Word and marvel at His constant loving pursuit of His fallen image bearers. Join us for an excing study of God saving sinners! Doctrine of Salvaon Part 1 Chris Von Holt and Daniel Waterman In an age when commitments are easily broken, it is crical that disciples of Christ obey two of God’s basic commandments – to commit to a local church, and to serve one another through the use of spiritual giſts. As Hebrews 10:25 states, “Let us not give up meeng together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another...” The first-half of this course will explain why and how you should join a local church, and what that means specifically here at CCBFC. The second-half of the course will help you discover your God-given spiritual giſts, and how you can use those giſts to edify the body of Christ. Join Pastor LoRusso in this course as he helps you make a commitment to join our church, and then to discover and use your unique spiritual giſts. John LoRusso “And they lived happily ever aſter….” How oſten do we believe the fairytale story that marriage is an easy journey made up only of romance and bliss? Many couples are shocked when they find difficules arising in their marriages. Far too oſten they are unprepared or ill-equipped to face the inevitable hardships. It is the Crain’s and Sebasans desire to help couples (re)discover that marriages thrive only when Gospel-centered. Through examining God’s beauful plan for marriage in Scripture and praccal relaonal tools, this course will help couples navigate essenals for a healthy marriage such as conflict resoluon and forgiveness. Join the Crains and the Sebasans in exploring how to have a Gospel – centered marriage. Adam & Laura Crain and Tim & Julie Sebastian - (Note: this course is for young married couples only; 0-5 years of marriage) Have you ever considered your work as a good giſt from God, a royal stewardship entrusted to you where you can love others, demonstrate God’s righteousness, and above all, worship Him? Unfortunately, many people today feel dissasfacon and frustraon in their workplace. Is this you? Join Pastor Boone in a study of the biblical teaching about work and discover God’s inmate concern for it, and how He wants you to use your work for more than just providing for your daily needs through it. So, whether you are a paid employee, a homemaker, or rered, this course will renew your enthusiasm and sense of purpose for the work God has given you. Cliff Boone Who was Jesus and what was He teaching? Why was he always breaking deeply-valued rules and tradions? And why were the religious leaders of his me so quick to reject him? The Gospel of Mahew wrestles with these quesons, not just for the Jews and Genles in the 1st century, but also for us today. From fulfilling prophecies to demanding radical obedience, Jesus challenges us to take a deep look at our lives and confront our natural religious mindset. Join Steve Klase for an inmate look at Jesus and His teachings, and to learn what it means to forsake everything in order to follow Him. Steve Klase Thank God it’s Monday: A Biblical Theology of Work Since June 2016, Chris has been serving as Assistant Pastor – Youth and Discipleship here at Cedar Crest. He and his wife Courtney have been married for five years and are raising two young children. They have been involved in youth ministry for more than 8 years, including several years in Colorado. Chris is currently working towards his Master of Divinity degree through Southern Bapst Theological Seminary. He previously earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Maranatha Bapst University. Chris possesses a passion for teaching theology and helping others apply it to their lives. Chris VonHolt Gospel-Centered Marriage: Becoming a Couple God Desires Dan graduated from Millersville University with a Bachelor of Arts in Polical Science, and then from Dallas Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies. Dan is employed as a branch manager for Allied Universal Security Services. Dan and his wife Krisna have been aending CCBFC for over 21 years. They have been married for 28 years, have 11 children, and one grandson. Dan currently serves as an elder, LifeGroup leader, chief ranger for the Stockage program (for boys grades 3 to 6), and has been teaching adult and high school Sunday school/ALDI classes for many years. Dan Waterman Apologecs & World View Have you ever wished you could defend your faith to a co-worker, neighbor, or even a family member? Are you concerned that your children or grandchildren are being taught a belief system in direct opposion to Scripture, and you are unsure how to respond? In this course, you will be challenged to think more deeply about your beliefs and belief system through the use of Classical Apologecs. We will look at reality, the Scriptures and the Chrisan Worldview and see how they perfectly integrate and make sense of life. Finally, we will consider ways that we can help the next generaon consider the intellectual reasonableness of faith in Christ. Come and learn how to defend your faith, and why a life in submission to Christ is so very reasonable. Blaire Wade Church Membership & Discovering Your Spiritual Giſts Cliff Boone has been leading CCBFC as Senior Pastor since 2002. He and his wife Becky formerly served as missionaries in Tanzania, where they helped plant churches among an unreached people group. Previously, Cliff served as the youth pastor here at Cedar Crest for several years. Cliff obtained a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management from West Virginia University, a Master of Divinity from Columbia Biblical Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Wales, Lampeter. Cliff and Becky have three children and several grandchildren. Cliff Boone Tim Sebasan is employed as Regional Sales Director for Raymour & Flanigan, and currently serves as both an elder at CCBFC, and as board chairman of the Lehigh Chrisan Academy. Julie works at CCBFC, as the administrave assistant to the senior pastor. Julie serves on various commiees at CCBFC, while ministering in various women’s and children’s programs. Tim and Julie both graduated from Messiah College – Tim earning a bachelor of arts degree in polical science, while Julie earned a bachelor of science degree in business administraon. The Sebasans started and owned a mul- locaon retail furniture company from 1997- 2010. They have been married for 21 years, and have three daughters. Tim & Julie Sebastian T e a c h e r B i o C l a s s e s
Transcript of T eacher Bio Classes John LoRusso - Allentown, PA · 2018-12-29 · Raymour & Flanigan, and...
The Gospel of Matthew
Adam Crain currently serves as Pastor of Congregational Care and Life Groups at Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church. Adam has previously worked as a youth pastor and as a ministry development pastor, and has spent the past 16 years in fulltime ministry. His wife Lauren works full-time raising their three young children. Adam and Lauren both earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees – Adam obtaining his Master of Science in Christian Counseling from Cairn University, while Lauren obtained her Master of Science in Education from Wilkes University. They have been married for eight years. Adam & Lauren
CraineSteven Klase is owner of S.M.Klase Custom Homes, LLC, a business that builds and renovates homes. Steve has been operating his business for over 10 years, and previously earned a certificate of completion from Integrity Construction Institute. Steve has ministered for many years at CCBFC, in such roles as a deacon, nursery worker, and leader of the Christian Service Brigade program. Steve currently serves as an elder, co-leads a LifeGroup, and helps lead the Battalion program for boys aged 12-18. Steve and his wife Kendall have been married for three years, and are the parents of two young children.
Steve Klase
John LoRusso is Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church’s Pastor of Outreach. He also serves on the board of elders. John earned a bachelor of science degree in Bible and Leadership from Cairn University. John has served at CCBFC for over 30 years in various ministries. He served as a deacon and also as a missionary in Tanzania, East Africa. John and his wife Nancy first served as team members to the Sandawe people group, and then John served for several years as the director of the Bible Fellowship Church’s Tanzania Project. John and Nancy have 3 married children and seven grandchildren. John LoRusso
Blair studied chemical engineering at both Wheaton College and Case Western Reserve University, earning a bachelor of science degree. Blair has spent the past 30 years working for Nalco Water, where he frequently speaks and teaches in his current role as Sales Operations Manager for Innovation and Technology. Blair and his wife Donna have been married for 34 years, have raised four children, and currently enjoy being grandparents. Blair serves Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church as a teacher, from youth and high school classes, to adults and ALDI courses.Blair Wade
In Psalm 102:19-20, we are given a glimpse into God’s heart – a heart that hears the groans of imprisoned sinners and desires to release them from condemnation. In this course, we will systematically study how God saves sinners. Part 1 will cover the Biblical and logical progression of salvation, focusing on God’s providence and work. Part 2, will cover our response to God’s saving work and then review the history of this doctrine from the early church fathers to the current differing beliefs within the Christian tradition. But most importantly, we will explore God’s Word and marvel at His constant loving pursuit of His fallen image bearers. Join us for an exciting study of God saving sinners!
Doctrine of Salvation Part 1
Chris Von Holt and Daniel Waterman
In an age when commitments are easily broken, it is critical that disciples of Christ obey two of God’s basic commandments – to commit to a local church, and to serve one another through the use of spiritual gifts. As Hebrews 10:25 states, “Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another...” The first-half of this course will explain why and how you should join a local church, and what that means specifically here at CCBFC. The second-half of the course will help you discover your God-given spiritual gifts, and how you can use those gifts to edify the body of Christ. Join Pastor LoRusso in this course as he helps you make a commitment to join our church, and then to discover and use your unique spiritual gifts.
John LoRusso
“And they lived happily ever after….” How often do we believe the fairytale story that marriage is an easy journey made up only of romance and bliss? Many couples are shocked when they find difficulties arising in their marriages. Far too often they are unprepared or ill-equipped to face the inevitable hardships. It is the Crain’s and Sebastians desire to help couples (re)discover that marriages thrive only when Gospel-centered. Through examining God’s beautiful plan for marriage in Scripture and practical relational tools, this course will help couples navigate essentials for a healthy marriage such as conflict resolution and forgiveness. Join the Crains and the Sebastians in exploring how to have a Gospel – centered marriage.
Adam & Laura Crain and Tim & Julie Sebastian - (Note: this course is for young married couples only; 0-5 years of marriage)
Have you ever considered your work as a good gift from God, a royal stewardship entrusted to you where you can love others, demonstrate God’s righteousness, and above all, worship Him? Unfortunately, many people today feel dissatisfaction and frustration in their workplace. Is this you? Join Pastor Boone in a study of the biblical teaching about work and discover God’s intimate concern for it, and how He wants you to use your work for more than just providing for your daily needs through it. So, whether you are a paid employee, a homemaker, or retired, this course will renew your enthusiasm and sense of purpose for the work God has given you.
Cliff Boone
Who was Jesus and what was He teaching? Why was he always breaking deeply-valued rules and traditions? And why were the religious leaders of his time so quick to reject him? The Gospel of Matthew wrestles with these questions, not just for the Jews and Gentiles in the 1st century, but also for us today. From fulfilling prophecies to demanding radical obedience, Jesus challenges us to take a deep look at our lives and confront our natural religious mindset. Join Steve Klase for an intimate look at Jesus and His teachings, and to learn what it means to forsake everything in order to follow Him.
Steve Klase
Thank God it’s Monday: A Biblical Theology of Work
Since June 2016, Chris has been serving as Assistant Pastor – Youth and Discipleship here at Cedar Crest. He and his wife Courtney have been married for five years and are raising two young children. They have been involved in youth ministry for more than 8 years, including several years in Colorado. Chris is currently working towards his Master of Divinity degree through Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He previously earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Maranatha Baptist University. Chris possesses a passion for teaching theology and helping others apply it to their lives.Chris VonHolt
Gospel-Centered Marriage: Becoming a Couple GodDesires
Dan graduated from Millersville University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and then from Dallas Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies. Dan is employed as a branch manager for Allied Universal Security Services. Dan and his wife Kristina have been attending CCBFC for over 21 years. They have been married for 28 years, have 11 children, and one grandson. Dan currently serves as an elder, LifeGroup leader, chief ranger for the Stockage program (for boys grades 3 to 6), and has been teaching adult and high school Sunday school/ALDI classes for many years. Dan Waterman
Apologetics & World View
Have you ever wished you could defend your faith to a co-worker, neighbor, or even a family member? Are you concerned that your children or grandchildren are being taught a belief system in direct opposition to Scripture, and you are unsure how to respond? In this course, you will be challenged to think more deeply about your beliefs and belief system through the use of Classical Apologetics. We will look at reality, the Scriptures and the Christian Worldview and see how they perfectly integrate and make sense of life. Finally, we will consider ways that we can help the next generation consider the intellectual reasonableness of faith in Christ. Come and learn how to defend your faith, and why a life in submission to Christ is so very reasonable.
Blaire Wade
Church Membership & Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
Cliff Boone has been leading CCBFC as Senior Pastor since 2002. He and his wife Becky formerly served as missionaries in Tanzania, where they helped plant churches among an unreached people group. Previously, Cliff served as the youth pastor here at Cedar Crest for several years. Cliff obtained a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management from West Virginia University, a Master of Divinity from Columbia Biblical Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Wales, Lampeter. Cliff and Becky have three children and several grandchildren.Cliff Boone
Tim Sebastian is employed as Regional Sales Director for Raymour & Flanigan, and currently serves as both an elder at CCBFC, and as board chairman of the Lehigh Christian Academy. Julie works at CCBFC, as the administrative assistant to the senior pastor. Julie serves on various committees at CCBFC, while ministering in various women’s and children’s programs. Tim and Julie both graduated from Messiah College – Tim earning a bachelor of arts degree in political science, while Julie earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration. The Sebastians started and owned a multi-location retail furniture company from 1997- 2010. They have been married for 21 years, and have three daughters.
Tim & Julie Sebastian
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Learning and living the Gospel in every relationship – that is what we believe true discipleship to be. But how do we “live the Gospel” in our families or at our workplace? And more fundamentally, are we sure that we are experiencing all of the freedom that the Gospel promises to us? Are we satisfied with our present Christian experience? …Or do we want more?
The discipleship which the Bible teaches encompasses every facet of our life, and promises us the power to change. This teaching has been arranged into a framework which we call “All-of-Life Discipleship.” In order to help us communicate this important teaching, we are offering All-of-Life Discipleship Institute.
This booklet contains the information for the Institutes’s Winter trimester, including course descriptions and teacher introductions. It is our intention, over the ongoing trimesters, to systematically cover all of the relationships of life and
show how the daily experience of the Gospel can transform them. We also intend to repeatedly offer courses which are designed to help us examine and apply certain foundational truths.
Prayerfully read through this booklet and decide which course is best for you. Please note that there is limited availability for courses, so we encourage you to register early.
Let’s go on this journey together as we learn and live the Gospel of Jesus in every relationship.
Pastor Cliff Boone
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