Cornerstone Equipping Archive

This crash course explores a biblical framework Christians can have for disabilities, including the image of God and the sovereignty of God. Additionally, we discuss the history of disabilities in the United States, and practical ways kids, adults, and the church can move toward people with disabilities with love and honor. Taught by Dan Johnston and Laura Wifler. More Resources: "Walking wit...

This crash course is designed for almost-college grads to recent grads (1-3 years) to discuss how to transition into post-grad life wisely and live faithfully in this new and unique stage of life. Taught by Alanna Sellinger with guest panelists. Other Details: Local Church Resources handout

This crash course discusses how Christian men and women can pursue purity in a culture obsessed with sex and addicted to pornography. Through personal experiences and research data of pornography’s danger and addictive nature, this course also focuses on practical steps to finding freedom, healing, and redemption through Christ and gospel-centered community. Taught by Mark Vance and Lance Dewein....

This crash course unpacks the major covenants of scripture and the ways in which the Kingdom of God unfolds through the promises God makes with His people. Taught by Dr. Tom Niehof and Dr. Alex Tuckness. Other Details: Covenants handout More Resources: "God's Kingdom through God's Covenants" book "The Whole Story of the Bible in 16 Verses" book "Far as the Curse...

Explaining how the discoveries of modern science give evidence for God with emphasis given to scientific observations -- including audience Q&A. Taught by Dr. Mike Strauss. This session is a part of Equip Weekend: God and Science (Fall 2022).

Addressing the latest challenges to scientific evidence for God as proposed by critics of theism -- including audience Q&A. Taught by Dr. Mike Strauss. This session is a part of Equip Weekend: God and Science (Fall 2022).

Interpreting the Genesis creation account including its compatibility with modern scientific discoveries. Additionally, this session compares views about creation held by Christians and biblical teaching, along with an exploration of evolution and current scientific challenges with the theory -- including audience Q&A. Taught by Dr. Mike Strauss. This session is a part of Equip Weekend: God an...

Exploring insights and life applications about God’s character, including His transcendence and divine purposes based on what we know about His creation from science. Taught by Dr. Mike Strauss. This session is a part of Equip Weekend: God and Science (Fall 2022).

This crash course grapples with the implications of faithfully holding to a biblical theology of sexual morality in a modern world. Taught by Mark Vance. Other details: Romans 1, Homosexuality, and Society Questions podcast   Romans 1, Homosexuality, and Personal Questions podcast Romans 1, Homosexuality, and Bible Questions podcast Sam Allberry's website

This crash course discusses types of doubt and sources of lack of assurance of salvation leading Christians to feel fear, despair, and inner turmoil. Learn practical ways to face, and even embrace, doubt as a Christian with a renewed sense of confident assurance as a believer in Christ. Taught by Dr. Alex Tuckness. Other details: Doubt & Assurance handout

This crash course provides an overview of the textual, historical, biblical and theological, and Christological contexts of Bible study methods that can help to provide practical steps and resources for you to read, understand, interpret, and apply the Bible. Taught by Mark Vance. Other details: Grasping God's Word Interpretive Journey and workbook How to Read the Bible videos from Bible Proj...

This crash course addresses the invitation for all Christians, not just missionaries , to evangelize, along with practical resources and examples to share your faith thoughtfully and confidently. Taught by John LaRavia and Ben Riner. Other details: The Bridge tool handout Have an exciting gospel conversation to share about? We'd love to hear about it!

This crash course addresses the reality of loss, grief, and lament along with ways to increase  self-awareness related to personal experience of loss, feel a sense of validation and empathy related to grief in self and/or others, and learn how to honor very difficult stories. Taught by Ed Ruppert, MA LISW. Other details: Class notes handout Writing a Psalm of Lament handout Cornerstone Counseling...

This crash course explores the fatherly nature of God, ways our earthly fathers can help and hinder us from believing this reality, and how we might move toward greater clarity of seeing God as the true and perfect Father. Taught by Kip Hamby and Nathan Barker.

A crash course looking at at gospel hope, healthy community, and the practical ways we can increase our awareness of those struggling with suicide ideation. Taught by Steve Jones and Sophia Bauman. Other Details: Crash Course notes   handout 2019 U.S. Suicide Statistics handout National Suicide Prevention hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Iowa Mobile Crisis hotline: 1-855-581-8111

A closing session to identify the sweet spot of your gospel-centered life design, along with goal-setting practices to implement.  This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Blueprint Foundations (Spring 2022)

A crash course discussing how to transition into post-grad life wisely and how to live faithfully in this unique stage of life. Post-grad is a life stage full of  excitement and challenges: first jobs and paychecks, to moving (or staying!) and navigating friendships, dating, marriage and singleness. This crash course is designed for almost-college grads to recent young professionals (ages 20-25)....

A theological overview of the kingdom of God, humanity as image-bearers, and our expressions of calling.  This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Blueprint Foundations (Spring 2022)

Part two of two crash courses exploring the role and responsibility Christians have to faithfully fulfill the Great Commission and the obstacles that can hinder us. Taught by Mike Easton and Shannon Boman with special guest, Marlin Rice. Other Details: Part two notes handout Video (at 1:32) from Poverty Cure , Episode 1: Charity that Hurts Missions resources handout

Part one of two crash courses exploring the biblical basis and strategies in global missions, particularly the ways you can be involved in Cornerstone's collective vision to reach the nations. Taught by Mike Easton and Shannon Boman. Other Details: Part one notes handout State of the World video (at 1:28:21) Unreached People Groups video (at 1:34:24) Missions resources handout

A crash course providing practical tools for stewarding and managing money with biblical principles, wisdom, and generosity. Taught by Justin Bennett. Other Details: 7 Biblical Principles of Finance handout Sample Budget Sheet handout Finance Playbook handout

A crash course honoring MLK Day by examining the imago dei (Image of God) and the way image-bearing impacts humanity’s call to compassion, mercy, and justice. Taught by Dr. Matt LaPine. Other Details:  Crash Course manuscript Texts on Justice for the Afflicted "Segregated by Design" video   "King: A Filmed Record of Montgomery to Memphis" video

An introduction to mental health and the Christian perspective with Dr. Alex Tuckness. This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Mental Health (Fall 2021).

Exploring community and relationships and mental health with Dr. Matt LaPine. This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Mental Health (Fall 2021).

Exploring technology and mental health with Mark Vance. This session is a part of Equip Weekend: Mental Health (Fall 2021).