REAL LIFE

UNIVERSITY

Real Life University is 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 CLASSES

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ROCK SOLID FINANCES

(BEGINNER)
Begins September 20
Sunday Mornings at 9:45AM in Building 2

Are you tired of always worrying about money? Do you know what the Bible says about money? This class will teach basic financial strategies based on the truth of God’s Word. In it, we will cover the topics of budgeting, debt elimination, savings, and honoring God with our finances.

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JOIN THE TEAM:
REAL LIFE MEMBERSHIP

(BEGINNER)
Sept.: Sundays, Sept 13 and 20, 9:45am-12:30pm, Bldg. 2
Oct.: Sundays, Oct 11 and 18, 9:45am-12:30pm, Bldg. 2
Nov.: Saturday, Nov 14, 9:00am-1:30pm,
lunch included, Bldg. 2

This class is where you’ll find out what we believe, what it means to be a disciple of Christ, and how we come together in unity as a team here at Real Life. We will cover the gospel, Real Life Doctrines, the discipleship process, and the leadership structure of the church. The first week is required for becoming a member of Real Life Ministries and is the first step in serving here. The second week of class includes a staff panel for those who have follow-up questions and for those who are interested in learning how to take their next steps.

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HOW TO LEAD A
GREAT SMALL GROUP

(BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE)
Begins September 20
Sunday Mornings at 11:30AM in 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. *Content covered will be very similar to the Basic Training classes offered in the past.

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LEADING WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

(BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE)
Begins September 20
Sunday Mornings at 9:45AM in Building 2

Leadership is influencing people to follow you. As disciples of Jesus, we are called to lead people. In order for people to follow us, we need to have an emotional understanding of ourselves and of others. Come learn how to identify and understand the emotions of self and others on individual, personal and situational levels.

You will participate in dynamic experiential exercises where you learn to engage in new ways that build emotional intelligence skills and enhance your personal and professional relationships.

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6 ESSENTIALS OF
A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE

(BEGINNER)
Begins September 24
Thursday Evenings at 5:45PM in MOD A

This is a 7-week introductory class into the Marriage Ministry classes. We focus on relationship building, understanding that you are not the only couple on the island, and meeting other couples who either are in your same place or have already been there and have moved through it.

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LOST IN LOVE

(BEGINNER)
Begins September 20
Sunday Mornings at 11:30AM in Building 2

Lost in Love is a fun 8 week course where together we will grow, learn, and laugh together as we see look to understand God’s blueprint for marriage. Whether you have been married for many years or are new to the journey, we invite you to come and learn new tools that will help your marriage reflect Christ.

Each week couples will be challenged to implement a new strategy and watch their marriage grow as we seek the Lord for wisdom and guidance. Topics include: Date your spouse, Forgiveness, Having a mission, Learning your spouses “number,” and knowing God’s purpose for marriage are just a few of the topics we will discuss.

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EXPLORING THE BOOK
OF 2 SAMUEL

(BEGINNER)
Begins September 20 (finishing 1 Samuel until Oct 11th)
Sunday Mornings at 8:00AM in MOD A

Join us as we walk through the Old Testament book of 2 Samuel. This book reveals how the people of Israel became the kingdom that will point to the coming of the King of Kings for all people: Jesus Christ. We will become acquainted with Hannah, Eli, Samuel, Saul, Jonathan, David, and more! Each week is stand alone, so join anytime!

If you are unable to attend, videos of class will be posted mid-week on our YouTube channel, youtube.com/c/reallifeuniversity.

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BELIEFS TO BUILD YOUR LIFE ON

(BEGINNER)
Begins September 20
Sunday Mornings at 11:30AM in Building 2

We live in a rapidly changing world. Technology, values, family structure, and personal beliefs are experiencing radical changes. As a Christian, how can I begin to build a solid foundation that can give me the ability to live life well in the midst of so much change? What are the core beliefs that give me the ability to thrive in life and grow in my relationship with God?

What are the core beliefs of Christianity? What are the key biblical ideas that Real Life builds its ministry upon? This 6-8 week class is meant to build on the essential doctrines of Real Life and be an introduction to the basics of a biblical worldview.

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EVERYTHING YOU EVER NEEDED TO KNOW
ABOUT YOUR BIBLE

(BEGINNER)
Begins September 20
Sunday Mornings at 9:45AM in MOD A

Have you ever wondered how the Bible fits together as a whole? How does the Old Testament fit together with the New Testament? Do they fit together? Is there something that ties together what God was doing with Israel and what He wants to do in and through us as Christians? This class will give you a great understanding of the whole story of the Bible. You will also gain the tools to understand how each of the Bible’s different parts add to the Grand Story of what God is doing from the Creation to the New Creation. And most importantly… you’ll learn how your life fits into the bigger picture of what God is doing!

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EVERYTHING YOU EVER NEEDED TO KNOW
ABOUT READING YOUR BIBLE

(BEGINNER)
Begins September 20
Sunday Mornings at 9:45AM in Building 2

How do we understand what God is trying to say in the Bible? This class is designed to help you know how to read your Bible in a way that you can understand and apply what God wants to say to you through His Word. You will gain the skills needed to interpret biblical passages and grow in your love and desire for God’s word.

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GRACE BASED PARENTING

(INTERMEDIATE)
Begins September 20
Sunday Mornings at 9:45AM in Building 2

Grace Based Parenting is not another manual full of impossible standards; rather, it is a new map for learning to see ourselves and our children through God’s limitless tenderness—to raise our kids the way God raises us. Dr. Tim Kimmel offers a revolutionary concept that focuses on the model and guidance provided by God the Father—the ultimate child and family expert. This thoughtful, profound, and compassionate 8-week class presents a truly liberating way to nurture a healthy family. As we embrace the grace God offers, we begin to give it, creating a sound foundation for raising morally strong and spiritually motivated children.

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SMART STEPFAMILY

(BEGINNER)
Begins September 24
Thursday Evenings at 5:45AM in Building 2

This eight week DVD series by Ron L. Deal, director of FamilyLife’s Blended Ministry, offers useable solutions for everyday living, practical tips for raising stepkids, and ways to strengthen the couple’s marriage.

We will view the video and discuss the questions in the Smart Stepfamilies workbook ($10 per couple). Additional Stepfamily resources (books, articles, videos, blogs, and events) will also be available.

The class facilitators, the Johnsons, a blended family couple and ministry representatives with FamilyLife.

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CONNECTING WITH YOUR CHILD:TBRI™
(TRAUMA BASED RELATIONAL INTERVENTION)

(BEGINNER)
Begins September 20
Sunday Mornings at 9:45AM in Building 2

Raising children today is an adventure to be sure! Raising a child who had been through a traumatic event or season of difficulty is especially demanding. Whether you have welcomed a foster child in your home, gone through the process of foster care and adoption, welcomed a child from another culture or country, or had significant struggles in your own home such as death, divorce, or some other life challenge... all of these impact a child’s behavior and development. They also present significant challenges to the parent/child relationship.

In this class, we will explore Trauma Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) as a tool to use to connect with your child and bond with them relationally. It will also equip you with the skills to address learning and behavioral challenges. Far from teaching “permissiveness” or “irresponsibility,” TBRI helps prepare you with discipline strategies that allow for development of the child while parents express biblical love and guidance.

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WOMEN'S FALL CLASSES

Begins September 20
Classes offered on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays

There are NINE CLASSES to choose from this fall 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.