Winter Classes
This January, the Emmaus Institute will be launching a new winter discipleship program featuring five incredible classes to equip you as you follow Jesus and make disciples!
Classes meet on Wednesdays at 6:30-8pm for 4 weeks beginning January 5. Childcare will be available onsite for kids ages 0-5th grade for those who register (space limited). Class fees are $20/person or $30/family and $99/household for Financial Peace University (students free).
Explore the class options below, 4 options for adults and 1 for students. If you have any questions, email Pastor Brian.
Stress Disorders: An In-Depth Evaluation of their Causes & Solutions
In an age of unprecedented stress, where can we find healing from the various stress disorders that arise in our lives and those of loved ones? In this class, counselor Dr. Dorian Focks will lead an intimate, confidential, and interactive setting to help participants better understand and find healing from various stress disorders and depression.
Led By: Dr. Dorian Focks | Download Outline
Financial Peace University
Financial Peace University is a 9-week class that teaches you how to save for emergencies, pay off debt fast, spend wisely, and invest in your future. For over 25 years, Dave Ramsey has been teaching commonsense, biblical principles that work - every time! Don’t just dream about the life you really want. Stand up against debt and take control of your money for good.
Lead By: Jerod & Hannah Beck | Download Outline
Parenting: It's Not What You Think!
Parenting can be frustrating and ineffective if we don’t fully grasp God’s calling on our lives as parents and our need for His grace to lead our children. Based on a video series by Paul David Tripp, this class will present a biblical perspective that focuses on heart transformation, grace, and mercy, starting with our own recognition of our need for God’s grace as parents.
Led By: Bill & Leslie Burke | Download Outline
Orphanology: Awakening to Gospel-Centered Orphan Care
Orphan Care is more than just adoption. At the heart of orphan care is grace, flowing from Christ’s redemptive work on the cross, reconciling us with God, and extending through us to the care of orphans and others. In a world filled with great and urgent needs, how can we as the people of God step into faithfulness in caring for the least of these?
Led By: Brad & Karen Hillman | Download Outline
Can I Ask That?
We all have questions we are hesitant to ask. Questions, that if unaddressed, can lead to confusion and doubt. In this class, we will create space to dialogue around four big questions that teens struggle with - digging into scripture for God’s answers to some of life’s biggest questions. Join us!
Led By: Matt Callahan | Download Outline
Teachers
Dr. Dorian Focks
I converted to Christianity at the age of 24 and soon thereafter felt the call to ministry. For the next 20 years I was involved in typical church staff work–youth ministry, seminary, and pastorate. Through my senior pastoring I found that my greatest strength was in counseling. So, I returned to school, got my doctorate in counseling, and shifted to a ministry of Christian counseling. For the last thirty odd years I have been providing counseling to individuals, married couples, and families. As much as possible this work has been Christian in nature.
Jerod & Hannah Beck
Howdy! We’re Jerod & Hannah Beck. We’ve been members here at Emmaus for almost 6 years. Jerod serves on staff here as the Pastor of Administration, and Hannah is a nurse at Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital. We have two precious children, Emmalynn and Elliott. We are blessed and excited to be able to teach this class! The principles you’ll learn in this class have been our practice since we got married (we’re now on Baby Steps 4, 5, & 6!). We believe in this program wholeheartedly, and trust it can bring you the same financial peace we’ve had for many years now.
Bill & Leslie Burke
We have been married 35 years and have two adult sons. Bill is an elder at Emmaus and we’ve been members of Emmaus since its beginning. We enjoy the outdoors, meeting with people, and our two Boston terriers.
Brad & Karen Hillman
Brad (35) and Karen (32) have been married for over 11 years. They have 3 children including Brody (6), Bryce (5) and Taysum (22 months). They adopted Taysum domestically through a private agency and are currently approved with DFCS to foster and adopt again. The Hillmans have been covenant members of Emmaus for over 6 years and serve in various roles at Emmaus. They are passionate about how the gospel compels us to take care of the orphan and would love to have you in their class.
Matt Callahan
I am the current Student Pastor at Emmaus Church. I have been leading this wonderful ministry for the last 4 years and have been in Student Ministry for 15 years now.