Live For Jesus

In this powerful and interactive teaching at The School of Transformation Oroville, Kristian leads a thought-provoking session that challenges how we view our faith and purpose. Through humor, honest reflection, and group discussion, he unpacks a foundational question: What is God’s big picture story—and where do we fit into it? Moving beyond a self-centered perspective of Christianity, this lesso...

What if the greatest danger in faith isn’t rebellion… but looking righteous on the outside while your heart drifts from God? This teaching from School of Transformation Oroville dives into Jesus’ warnings to the Pharisees, the trap of pride and self-righteousness, and what genuine repentance and humility really look like. A powerful reminder that God isn’t after performance — He wants your heart....

In this School of Transformation teaching, discover the “gift of hunger” and why spiritual hunger is essential for a thriving relationship with God. Through powerful stories, biblical truth, and practical insight, this message explores how we often fill ourselves with temporary things while longing for the lasting satisfaction found only in Jesus. Learn how God uses hunger to draw us deeper into H...

A powerful teaching from the School of Transformation on the true meaning of holiness — not religion, perfection, or appearance, but selflessness, love, obedience, and reflecting the heart of God. This message challenges believers to reject lies, walk in truth, and live a life that points others to Jesus through everyday actions. Holiness isn’t about acting spiritual — it’s about becoming more lik...

In this powerful class, we dive into the true definition of God’s love—contrasting our feelings-based understanding with His truth-based reality. Through 1 Corinthians 13, we explore why love is more than behavior modification and how it must be alive and active within us.   We also unpack the hidden hindrances that block us from receiving God’s love on His terms, and challenge the idea that love...

Trust affects every relationship in your life — especially your relationship with God. In this powerful School of Transformation teaching, we unpack how broken trust, fear, and unforgiveness hold us back… and how choosing forgiveness restores clarity, faith, and freedom.   If you have any questions about this topic, or about the School of Transformation, email us at info@transformationschool.org

In this teaching from the School of Transformation in Oroville, California, we explore how hunger, humility, and desperation draw us out of spiritual numbness and back into true relationship with Jesus. Using the picture of intimacy as a circle, this message uncovers the subtle ways fear, distraction, and self-reliance keep us on the outside—and how Jesus, the Living Bread, invites us back in. A c...

This teaching of the School of Transformation Oroville, goes to the core of the Christian life—the new birth. Discover why transformation begins with identity, how believing leads to surrender, and what it truly means to be born of God and live as a new creation.   If you have any questions about this topic, or about the School of Transformation, email us at info@transformationschool.org

In this episode, "Peter & Jesus: Reconciliation", we talk about the moment after His resurrection, when Jesus meets Peter on the beach—not with condemnation, but with breakfast, restoration, and purpose. By revisiting Peter’s failure, Jesus redeems his story and empowers him once again to preach the gospel. In this teaching, we see how Jesus still meets us personally, redeems our past, and res...

This class explores Jesus’ Parable of the Sower as a framework for personal transformation. Students will examine how the condition of their hearts affects their ability to receive God’s Word and produce lasting fruit.   Through Scripture and honest reflection, we address hardened places caused by hurt, rocky areas formed by obstacles, and thorns created by the worries and distractions of life. Th...

In this School of Transformation teaching, we dive into the heart of the New Covenant: repentance and forgiveness. These aren’t religious rituals or empty apologies—they are the doorway into real salvation. True repentance brings an inner change that makes us hate sin, not just feel momentarily sorry for it. And forgiveness frees us to live fully in the grace God offers. When our hearts change, ou...

In this episode, "Grace is a Gift", we talk about how grace is the greatest gift we’ve been given—unmerited favor we could never earn.   In this episode, we unpack what grace is, what it offers, and how to treat it as the precious gift it is. Through grace alone, by faith alone, in Christ alone, we’re freed from sin—not freed to sin—and we ask the honest question: Are we trying to earn what God gi...

In this episode, "Freedom Through Resurrection" we talk about the fact that we all want freedom—but what are we actually enslaved by? Fear, shame, addiction, bitterness, the past? The resurrection of Jesus offers real freedom, but it requires a response from us. Just like Lazarus, we have to let go of our “grave clothes” and choose to release the heaviness we keep holding onto. Jesus invites us in...

Do you understand, believe and trust what God has done for you?   In this episode, "Importance of the Cross" we talk about how Jesus was never Plan B. God’s plan of redemption has been unfolding since the beginning. In this episode, we explore the power of the cross, the truth of who Jesus is, and the invitation to truly encounter Him and step into our identity as children of God.   If you have an...

Are you operating in the gifts God gave you?   In this episode, Living Your Gifts, Johnny Bowers will talk about how to recognize your gifts, and why comparing yourself to others only holds you back. You’ll be challenged to lean into what you already know how to do—and discover how walking in your purpose leads to deeper self-awareness and spiritual maturity.   If you have any questions about this...

Being part of the Body of Christ isn’t passive — it requires action. No matter your role, you’re called to show up and use what you’ve been given.   What are you doing with it right now? In this episode, Being A Part of The Body of Christ, Lisa Bowers brings a teaching that challenges the comfort zone, confronts selfishness, secret sin, and a victim mindset — and calls you to say 'yes' to your pur...

What does it really mean to believe in Jesus? In this episode, “The Meaning of Believe,” Pastor Ryan Kelly unpacks the truth behind the word we often say so casually. Saying we believe is easy, but is there real evidence of trusting Jesus in our daily lives? Let this message challenge and strengthen your faith.   If you have any questions about this topic, or about the School of Transformation, em...

In this episode, "Vision Requires Dependence," Pastor Maria McWhorter delves into a powerful truth: we weren’t meant to carry God’s vision alone. It requires dependence on Jesus, and connection with others. Without that dependence, we risk drifting off course, or giving up entirely. Let this message challenge and encourage you to lean into the One who gives the vision and the grace to walk it out....

Welcome to another episode of Refuse Ordinary: Season 3! This season we're joining in on one of the many classes taught to levels 1-4 of the full time School of Transformation. In this episode, we will be sitting in on a class called "God's Vision For A Christian (Now and Eternity)", taught by Pastor Stefanie Mumby. As Christians, we are called to align our hearts and minds with what God is focuse...

Welcome to another episode of Refuse Ordinary: Season 3! This season we're joining in on one of the many classes taught to levels 1-4 of the full time School of Transformation.   In this episode, we will be sitting in on a class called "Impacting the World Around You", taught by Pastor Lisa Kelly. Learn how to serve others with purpose and a heart aligned with Jesus. Through real examples and bibl...

Welcome to another episode of Refuse Ordinary: Season 3! This season we're joining in on one of the many classes taught to levels 1-4 of the full time School of Transformation.   In this episode, we will be sitting in on a class called "Why We Need Jesus", taught by Luke Pollock. In a culture that prizes self-reliance, needing someone is often seen as a weakness. But our very abilities, strength,...

Welcome to another episode of Refuse Ordinary: Season 3! This season we're joining in on one of the many classes taught to levels 1-4 of the full time School of Transformation.     In this episode, we will be sitting in on a class called "Discernment vs. Judgement", taught by Pastor Nathan Taylor.  Pastor Nathan breaks down the critical difference between the two—what we’re called to do, what we s...

Welcome to another episode of Refuse Ordinary: Season 3! This season we're joining in on one of the many classes taught to levels 1-4 of the full time School of Transformation. In this episode, we will be sitting in on a class called "The Power of Following", taught by Pastor Johnny Bowers. Through the life of Jesus—who only did what He saw His Father doing—we see a powerful example of what it mea...

Welcome to another episode of Refuse Ordinary: Season 3! This season we're joining in on one of the many classes taught to levels 1-4 of the full time School of Transformation. In this episode, we will be sitting in on a class called "Control", taught by Pastor Lisa Bowers. Control isn't all bad—there’s a healthy side to it and an unhealthy side. Unfortunately, many of us tend to lean toward unhea...

Welcome to another episode of Refuse Ordinary: Season 3! This season we're joining in on one of the many classes taught to levels 1-4 of the full time School of Transformation. In this episode, we will be sitting in on a class called "Barriers to Spiritual Growth", taught by Pastor Stefanie Mumby. The greatest barrier to spiritual growth is self-righteousness. We can’t hold on to both our own righ...