Topic: The Church: Identity and Mission in a Post-Christian Context

Course Description: Theologians use the term ecclesiology to describe the theology of the church. Traditional ecclesiology examines the identity of the church, the government of the church, the ordinances of the church, and the ministries and mission of the church. We will explore these, but we will also go beyond traditional ecclesiology and explore how the Gospel-centered church can not just survive but thrive in a post-Christian culture such as the San Francisco Bay Area.

Instructors:

Dr. Mark Mitchell, Executive Director, BASOM

Mark Mitchell joined the staff at Central Peninsula Church in 1986 where he served as Lead Pastor. Mark was born and raised in the Bay Area After graduating from Cal Poly; he attended Scribe School at Peninsula Bible Church in Palo Alto, CA. He also holds an MA in Church History from Denver Seminary and a Doctorate in Preaching from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Mark has published four books: Portrait of Integrity: The Life of Ray C. Stedman, The Power of His Presence, TEN: How the Commandments Set Us Free, and Immeasurably More. Mark married his wife Lynn in 1978, and they have three adult children and eight grandchildren.

Zohary Ross, BASOM Associate

Zohary Ross is on staff at New North Church as Pastor of Women and Marriage Ministries. A former BASOM resident and a native of San Francisco, she is thrilled to be working at BASOM and helping the organization reach and train more leaders to be equipped for ministry right here in the Bay Area. Zohary loves learning and is a self-identified “nerd”, she has masters degrees in Counseling Psychology from Golden Gate University and in Theological Studies and Biblical Exposition from Liberty University. In her free time she loves reading, working on puzzles and exploring new coffee shops. She currently lives in the Peninsula with her husband Tim, and the youngest two of their four children plus their feisty little dog, Dax.

Textbooks (provided in cost of class) :

Shaped By The Gospel, by Tim Keller
The Church: An Introduction by Gregg Allison

Day/Times: Mondays, April 7 – May 19, 7:00-9:00 pm

Location: Bridge City Church, 468 Grand St, Redwood City, CA 94062

Cost: 200.00 per person (includes textbook and materials) – PAY NOW

For more information: Contact Mark Mitchell at mmitchell@basom.com