Topic: Soul Care

Course Description: This class will explore a biblical theology of spiritual formation, as well as the spiritual practices that are helpful as we seek to become conformed to the image of Jesus Christ. Particularly attention will be given to these things as they apply to Christian leaders. How can Christian leaders care for their own soul? What are the dynamics of leadership that threaten the development of the inner life of the soul and how can we overcome them?

Instructors: Dr. Mark Mitchell, Zohary Ross

Dr. Mark Mitchell, Executive Director, BASOM
(email: mmitchell@basom.com; phone: 650-533-3903)

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
(email: zoharyr@basom.com; phone: 415-613-5256)

Zohary Ross is Pastor of Women and Marriage Ministries at New North Church. A former BASOM resident and a native of San Francisco, she is thrilled to be working at BASOM and helping the organization train more leaders to be equipped for ministry 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. She loves reading, working on puzzles and exploring new coffee shops. She lives on the Peninsula with her husband Tim, and the youngest two of their four children plus their feisty little dog, Dax.

Textbooks: Conformed to His Image, by Kenneth Boa (revised edition)

Day/Times: Mondays (January 12-March 23) – 7:00-9:00 pm. No class on February 16 (Presidents day)

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

Cost: 250.00 per person – PAY NOW

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