Real Life Classes are the umbrella under which Real Life can biblically equip you to do the work God has called you to do! Through any of the various classes offered, discover God's truth and design for your life. Whether your Next Step is about your biblical knowledge, your marriage, your finances, your spiritual growth, your support system, your role as a parent, your leadership ability... whatever your Next Step looks like, we want to help you TAKE it!

FALL CLASS REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

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THE GOSPEL ACCORDING
TO JONAH

(BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE)
September 25 - October 23rd
Sunday Mornings at 9:45am // Buiding 2, Room 202
For ages 15-29

Join us for a 5-week journey through the book of Jonah to uncover the context and the purpose behind the book. This four-chapter book about a bad prophet forces us to ask questions of ourselves that cause us to see the world differently. When we apply the truths in the book of Jonah, we find out that he is a great deal like you and me. This class is open to upper high school age and young adults (15-29).

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THRU THE NEW TESTAMENT:
MATTHEW TO REVELATION

(BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE)
September 25 - Until finished
Sunday Mornings at 9:45am // Room 204

Is knowing what is written in the New Testament important? If you answered yes, where would you tell someone to begin the process of learning it? Consider attending Thru The New Testament as a starting point. This class hopes to be a group of people who are welcomed each week by warm and friendly hosts and introduced to teachers who are well prepared to talk you Thru The New Testament. Jump in at any book, and jump out when you are Thru The New Testament.

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UNTYING THE KNOTS
OF THE HEART

(BEGINNER)
September 23 - December 16
Friday Evenings at 6:15pm // Bldg. 1, Room 122

Untying the Knots of the Heart is a journey with others that God uses to help participants face their struggles, identify the root causes of their pain, and find new freedom & joy in Jesus Christ. This Biblical,12-lesson process gives participants tools and perspectives to help heal and thrive again. (No class the week of Thanksgiving)

Please note that there is an inquiry/interview process for this class and if accepted there is a $95 fee.

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THE SMART STEPFAMILY

(BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE)
September 25 - November 13
Sunday Mornings at 11:30am // Buiding 2, Room 211

In this 8-week series, blended family expert Ron Deal helps couples:
- understand how stepfamilies are different from biological families
- facilitate the "blending" process
- discover useable solutions for everyday living
- gain practical tips for raising stepkids
- and more
Participants will need to have the Smart Stepfamily participant guide which will need to be purchased prior to class.

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PARENTING THROUGH THE PHASES

(BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE)
September 25 - October 30
Sunday Mornings at 11:30am // Bldg. 2, Room 209

A phase is defined as a time frame in a kid's life when you can leverage distinctive opportunities to influence their future. Learning how to acknowledge each phase for you as a parent to be able to influence your kids during these critical stages.

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PARENTING WITH A PURPOSE

(BEGINNER)
September 25 - October 23
Sunday at 9:45am // Bldg. 2, Room 209

Spend 5 weeks with a couple who've taught middle school for a combined 40+ years and have been parenting 3 of their own kids for the past 17 years. Each class will focus on an umbrella topic (Abide, Boundaries, Communication, and Dedication), and feature Q & A time.

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MENTAL HEALTH
RESPONSE BASICS

(BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE)
September 25 - October 9
Sunday Mornings at 9:45am // Buiding 2, Room 207

We all have mental health to care for. Sometimes we or those around us have distress in the area of mental health. Gain some basic understanding of recognizing stressors, symptoms of mental distress, some basic responses, wellness practices and de-escalation techniques.

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DEPRESSION:
A BETTER UNDERSTANDING

(BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE)
October 16 - October 30
Sunday Mornings at 9:45am // Bldg. 2, Room 207

Depression, although talked about frequently, is often misunderstood. In this short three week course participants will better understand depression and learn ways to help themselves or others with the condition.

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QPR: A TOOL FOR
SUICIDE PREVENTION

(BEGINNER)
November 6 (1 day only)
Sunday at 9:45am // Bldg. 2, Room 207

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis, how to offer hope, and how to get help, helping save lives.

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TBRI®
FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS

(BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE)
September 25 - November 13
Sunday Mornings at 11:30am // Buiding 2, Room 207

TBRI® is designed to meet the complex needs of children who have experienced adversity and/or trauma. Due to their histories, it is often difficult for these children to trust loving adults in their lives, which often results in perplexing behaviors. TBRI® offers practical tools for parents, caregivers, teachers, or anyone who works with children, to see the “whole child” in their care and help that child reach his highest potential.

TBRI® is based on research in attachment, sensory processing, and neuroscience with the heartbeat of connection. While TBRI® is based on the context of relationships with children, people interested in building trust-based relationships in a trauma-exposed society may find the concepts helpful in other relationships. There is a $10 fee for the workbook which will be provided.

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SEXUAL INTEGRITY 101:
FOR ADULTS

(BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE)
September 25 - November 13
Sunday Mornings at 11:30am // Bldg. 2, Room 213 & 214

We all desire sexual integrity whether it's for ourselves or for others. The sexual integrity 8 week video course is for anyone who wants to find freedom from the effects of unwanted sexual behaviors and betrayal and knowledge of how to help others. This course will show how shame and grace affect the healing process, give understanding about addiction and betrayal trauma, and get you started on the path to sexual health.

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PREPARING FOR MARRIAGE
BEFORE IT STARTS

(BEGINNER)
October 2 - November 13
Sunday at 11:30am // Bldg. 2, Room 210

“I knew we weren’t supposed to be married, but too much money had already been spent on the ceremony and reception. Invitations had gone out. It would’ve been too embarrassing and hard to break the engagement.” This story is a great example of why pre-engagement/marital counseling is of great value. Research shows that pre-marital/engagement counseling decreases the chance of divorce by 30%. Whether you are engaged or just getting serious in your relationship come and prepare.

All participants will take the SYMBIS assessment which will be emailed one week prior to the first day of class. Cost for assessment is $35 per couple.

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HOW TO LEAD A
GREAT SMALL GROUP

(BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE)
September 25 - October 30
Sunday Mornings at 9:45am // Mod A

This class is 6 weeks of interactive small group training designed to help you become a great leader! Topics covered include facilitation, disciple-making, assessing the growth of yourself and others, and more.

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HOW TO DISCIPLE
YOUR SMALL GROUP

(INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED)
September 25 - October 16
Sunday Mornings at 11:30am // Room 202

This is a 4 week class designed to help Small Group Leaders understand and practically apply the discipleship process in the context of leading their group. Topics covered include disciple-making concepts, assessing spiritual maturity, how to appropriately challenge and encourage people to take next steps, and more!

*Prior completion of “How to Lead a Great Small Group” is recommended.

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HOW TO COACH
SMALL GROUP LEADERS

(INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED)
September 25 - October 16
Sunday Mornings at 8:00am // Room 214

This is a 4 week class designed to equip you to be a great Small Group Coach. If you are interested in taking this class please sign-up online and someone from the groups team will contact you.

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GRIEFSHARE

(BEGINNER)
September 25 - December 18
Sunday Mornings 9:45am // Bldg. 2, Room 206

A grief class designed to offer you help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. Join us for a 13-week study involving a video, discussion group, and weekly journaling as you walk through your journey of grief in community with others.

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MEN'S CLASS: BIBLE 101

(BEGINNER)
Class is ongoing - Join anytime
Tuesday Mornings 6:30-7:00am // Bldg. 2, Auditorium

Former pastor, elder, and San Francisco beat cop Dan Lynch has a wealth of knowledge, wisdom, insight, and experience with the word of God. This ongoing class gives you the opportunity to learn about the Bible from one of the best! No need to register ahead of time, just show up with a Bible. Some men arrive early for fellowship - highly recommended. It’s only half an hour long.

NO NEED TO REGISTER

BAPTISM FOR KIDS (8-12 YEARS)

(BEGINNER)
Last Thursday of Every Month from 6:00-6:45pm

When do you know if your child is ready for the next step of baptism? Does your child truly and clearly understand what baptism means? The Baptism for Kids class will guide you together as a family to understand if your child is ready for this very exciting and important step in their journey towards spiritual maturity.

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JOIN THE TEAM:
REAL LIFE MEMBERSHIP

(BEGINNER)
Sunday Mornings | 9:45am - 12:30pm | Building 2
Choose from: Sep. 11 / Oct. 9 / Nov. 13 / Dec. 11

Our “Joining the Team” Membership class walks you through our Real Life playbook with a detailed look at the vision, mission and process, as well as our doctrine and structure as a church. Because we have people attending Real Life from many different backgrounds we believe alignment is essential to being a unified church. This class will help you make an informed decision about your choice to join the Real Life team.

Childcare and breakfast is provided.

INFO & REGISTRATION

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EXPLORING THE BIBLE

(BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE)
CLASS IS ONGOING. JOIN ANYTIME
Sunday Mornings at 8:00am // MOD A

An on-going verse by verse study of the books of the Bible. Open class, join anytime. The book of focus will change periodically.

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FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY

(BEGINNER)
September 25 - November 20
Sunday Mornings 9:45AM // Bldg. 3, Room 302

Financial Peace University is a nine-lesson course that teaches you how to save for emergencies, pay off debt fast, spend wisely, and invest for your future. No complicated financial blah, blah, blah, over here! For over 25 years, Dave Ramsey has been teaching commonsense, biblical money principles that work. Every time.

$25 fee per couple

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BUILD TO LAST:
GOD'S DESIGN FOR MARRIAGE

(BEGINNER)
September 22 - November 17
Thursday Evenings 5:45PM // Bldg. 2, Rooms 210 & 211

Have you ever wondered why some marriage last, and some don't? In this 9 week marriage class we will help couples discover God's design for a marriage that is built to Last.. We will cover important topics like a solid foundation, working through conflict and having good communication, and what it means to create a marriage where you become one.

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BEGINNING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

(BEGINNER)
September 22 - November 10
Thursday Evenings 5:45PM // Bldg. 2, Rooms 206

During this 8 week class we will learn vocabulary and beginning sentence structure. A brief look at culture and history. Group games will be played to help students learn the concepts being taught in class. Come prepared to have fun.

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GRACE BASED PARENTING

(BEGINNER)
September 25 - October 30
Sunday Mornings 9:45AM // Bldg. 2, Rooms 213

This 6 week class brings the best out of those you love the most by creating an atmosphere of grace. Grace Based Parenting... relies on God's love, replicates His forgiveness and commitment to His children, and displaces fear as a motivator for every behavior.

Participants need to purchase Grace Based Parenting workbook PT 1

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CREATIVE ARTS CLASSES

Begin in September

There are multiple classes to choose from this season which focus on a variety of different areas within the creative arts.

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WOMEN'S CLASSES

Begin in September

There are multiple to choose from this season which focus on a variety of areas that impact the lives of women. Please take a moment to click on the link below to explore all the options.

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RECOVERY FOR MEN & WOMEN

ALL Recovery classes are ongoing

We offer Celebrate Recovery, as well as Pure Desire classes such as– Seven Pillars of Freedom for Men, Eight Pillars of Freedom for Women, and Betrayal and Beyond for Women. Please visit our recovery page to learn more.

RECOVERY AT REAL LIFE

SENIORS CLASSES

Classes are ongoing.
Be sure to check out the Legacy Grandparent Summit!

The Seniors ministry is very active and offers classes and events each month.

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