columbia on the road
Can’t come to Columbia Bible College? Let CBC faculty come to you!
Ever wanted to take a Bible College course, but couldn’t fit it into your busy schedule? Are you looking to enhance the Biblical knowledge of your congregation? Looking for a speaker for a retreat, focus group, or leadership team in your church, organization, or community? Columbia on the Road offers you the benefits of a Columbia Bible College education experience in a local setting.
Columbia Bible College is committed to preparing people for a life of discipleship, service, and ministry and Columbia’s Faculty, specializing in various topics, can enhance your learning experience! Each course includes multiple sessions that fit well into a weekend of educational activities, a Sunday morning series, or may be adapted for other contexts such as retreats.
The cost of a course is $450 for 3 sessions and $550 for 4 sessions. For locations out of the Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley (Vancouver-Hope), we also request that the hosting church or agency cover the cost of transportation and provide lodging and meals for the instructor. A travel subsidy may be available from Columbia Bible College.
If you would like to have Columbia on the Road in your church, organization or group, or would like more information, please contact Adel Klassen.
Adel Klassen, Columbia Bible College
2940 Clearbrook Road | Abbotsford, BC | V2T 2Z8
Ph: 604-853-3358 | Toll-Free: 1-800-283-0881 | Fax: 604-853-3063
adel.klassen@columbiabc.edu | http://www.columbiabc.edu/
COLUMBIA ON THE ROAD COURSE OFFERINGS
GARETH BRANDT
BA, MTS, STM
Faculty
Gareth.Brandt@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 323
Gareth has been an instructor at Columbia Bible College since 2000. His courses at CBC include: Faith, formation and Spirituality; Contemporary Church; and Anabaptist Theology. His favorite activities include poetry, biking, hiking, and camping with his family.
Spiritual Disciplines for Everyday Life
A flexible course on your choice of 3 or 4 of the following spiritual disciplines: prayer, journaling, meditation, fasting, simplicity, guidance. The course will include a biblical basis for the disciplines, practical "how to" instruction and brief exercises to begin practicing the disciplines.
For more information about this course or to make a booking, please contact Adel Klassen. adel.klassen@columbiabc.edu or 604-853-3567 ext. 327.
Anabaptist Beginnings
This is a four session course that introduces the 16th century Anabaptist movement in Europe using PowerPoint pictures from a recent tour. It includes stories from the 16th century as well as theological reflections on contemporary issues.
• Life in the 16th century: "Church and State, Cathedrals and Castles, Tithes and Taxes"
• The Swiss Anabaptist Movement: "Baptism as Rebellion"
• The German/Austrian Anabaptist Movement: "Personality and Persecution"
• The Dutch Anabaptist Movement: "Responding to Violence"
For more information about this course or to make a booking, please contact Adel Klassen. adel.klassen@columbiabc.edu or 604-853-3567 ext. 327.
JOHN VOOYS
BA, MA, MDiv
Faculty
John.Vooys@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 318
John has been CBC Faculty since 1979. His courses at CBC include: Revelation; New Testament Survey; and Biblical Preaching. John enjoys mountaineering and birding.
Studies in Revelation
The Book of Revelation is a mystery to most people. Yet it was intended to encourage 1st century Christians living in difficult times. In four sessions, we will examine the various themes in the book in order to move from mystery to understanding.
For more information about this course or to make a booking, please contact Adel Klassen. adel.klassen@columbiabc.edu or 604-853-3567 ext. 327.
An Introduction to the Gospels
The Gospels are the best source that we have for the words and works of Jesus. Are they trustworthy? Why do so many of them seem so alike while one is so completely different? What relevance do they have for today? This four session course is an examination of the background to the Gospels and an exploration of what the authors were attempting to achieve in their depiction of Jesus of Nazareth.
For more information about this course or to make a booking, please contact Adel Klassen. adel.klassen@columbiabc.edu or 604-853-3567 ext. 327.
MICHAEL SZUK
BTh, MCS
Registrar, Interim Academic Dean: Program
Michael.Szuk@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 308
Michael Szuk has been Columbia Faculty since 2003. His courses at CBC include: Biblical Hermeneutics. Michael is a collector of first editions.
Journey through John
This course surveys the main themes of John's gospel with special attention to the first four chapters. With the basic principles for understanding John, his audience and the way he writes, the reader can walk through the landscape of John's gospel and glean fresh, new insights to the gospel story. Sessions may include:
• Introduction and principles of Interpreting John's gospel
• What's in a Word (chapter 1)
• Wedding, Wine, Whip and Worship (chapter 2)
• The Teacher of Israel (chapter 3)
• The Woman at the Well (chapter4)
For more information about this course or to make a booking, please contact Adel Klassen. adel.klassen@columbiabc.edu or 604-853-3567 ext. 327.
Daniel and the Test of Faith
Daniel is a book both strange and compelling and it has attracted the curiosity and the speculation of generations across the centuries. This course examines the first six chapters of Daniel to glean what it is like for the people of God to live in a culture that does not acknowledge God.
• Introduction and principles of Interpreting Daniel
• The Test of Allegiance (chapter 1) & the Test of Real Wisdom (chapter 2)
• Failing the Test: God is Sovereign (chapter 4), God is Holy (chapter 5)
• The Test of Obedience (chapter 3) and Lifestyle (chapter 6)
For more information about this course or to make a booking, please contact Adel Klassen. adel.klassen@columbiabc.edu or 604-853-3567 ext. 327.
Salvation & Conversion: Beginning and Ending Well
This four session course examines what it means to be saved. It begins with a survey of the concept in the Old Testament and then take a more in-depth look at how the New Testament, particularly, Jesus, John and Paul speak to the subjection of beginning and ending well. The course ends with putting all the different parts together in a sustainable whole. The course may include:
• The Old Testament Concept of Salvation
• Salvation and Conversion in the teachings of Jesus (Matthew, Mark, Luke-Acts)
• Salvation and Conversion in the writings of John
• Salvation and Conversion in the writings of Paul
For more information about this course or to make a booking, please contact Adel Klassen. adel.klassen@columbiabc.edu or 604-853-3567 ext. 327.
RON VOTH
ThB, BA, MA, MTS
Faculty
Ron.Voth@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 313
Ron has been Columbia Faculty since 1981. His courses include: Effective Relationships; 1 Corinthians. Ron enjoys flying double stringed kites, being with family, and reading good books.
4 Keys to Understanding the Minor Prophets
This course will look at 3 to 4 keys for understanding the Minor Prophets. The Minor Prophets seem obscure to many in the church. These keys will unlock some doors or windows on this section of scripture. They will include:
• Historical Keys – How does history provide a context for understand what the prophets are saying?
• Formal – Is the form in which the prophets are written helpful to understanding them?
• Theological – To what degree do the prophets show a God of judgment and what degree a God of love?
• Geographical or Language – How does the lay of the land impact the message heard? Or What are some key words to help hear the prophets?
For more information about this course or to make a booking, please contact Adel Klassen. adel.klassen@columbiabc.edu or 604-853-3567 ext. 327.
Developing Effective Relationships
This 3 to 4 session course will look at some ways to improve relationships. These sessions are useful for people from their teens and up. Sessions may include the following:
• Gracious living – To what degree does our experience of God’s grace impact our relationship with others.
• Emotional balance – Our emotions are indicators of something…the problem lies in assessing what it is.
• Healthy Fighting – Since we will have conflict, how do we understand it and what are some steps to doing it well.
• Communication – If the line of connection between people is corrupted it is very hard to send good messages back and forth.
For more information about this course or to make a booking, please contact Adel Klassen. adel.klassen@columbiabc.edu or 604-853-3567 ext. 327.
KEN ESAU
BA, BRS, BEd, MDiv
Faculty, Director of the Biblical Studies Department
Ken.Esau@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 319
Ken has been Columbia Faculty since 1991. His courses at CBC include: Joshua & Judges; Old Testament Survey. Ken enjoys hanging out with his family - rollerblading, kite flying and walking.
Can the Old Testament Speak to my World?
This three or four session offering will highlight a variety of OT texts that speak to issues relevant for Christians today. How can the OT inform us about facing life with faith and courage rather than fear and doubt? How can we better understand “chance” events in our lives and turn them into blessings? In times of suffering, how can the OT provide comfort? How can a new recognition of God’s role as creator and sustainer of our world lead to worship?
• Fear or Faith? (Isaiah 6)
• Chance or Divine Appointment? (Ruth 2)
• Staying Faithful on the Dark Days (Job)
• Every Good and Perfect Gift Comes From You (Exodus 7-11)
For more information about this course or to make a booking, please contact Adel Klassen. adel.klassen@columbiabc.edu or 604-853-3567 ext. 327.
Shalom in the Home
The Bible and Family Relationships. This three or four session offering covers a variety of issues related to marriage and family. The perspective is not that of a family counsellor—as valuable as that would be—but rather that of a biblical theologian exploring how the Bible can speak to everyday issues of discipline and spiritual formation.
• Cutting the Cow in Half: Building Marriage and Family on a Covenant Foundation
• Passing the Baton: Spiritual Formation of Children
• The Butterfly Effect: Avoiding Family Disaster
• Tough Love: Walking the Fine Line
• The Best Life: Parenting with a Purpose
For more information about this course or to make a booking, please contact Adel Klassen. adel.klassen@columbiabc.edu or 604-853-3567 ext. 327.
BRYAN BORN
BBS, MDiv, MTh
Faculty, Director of the Intercultural Studies Department
Bryan.Born@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 320
Bryan has been Columbia Faculty since 2004. His courses at CBC include: Missions Senior Seminar; Contemporary Religious Movements; Biblical Foundation of Mission; Bryan enjoys most sports and gardening.
Short Term Missions – The Good, the Bad and the Most Excellent!
• The Reality and Rationale for Short Term Missions Today
• Short Term Missions with Long Term “Kingdom” Impact
• Things to Think About: Before, During and After Your Short Term Mission Trip
For more information about this course or to make a booking, please contact Adel Klassen. adel.klassen@columbiabc.edu or 604-853-3567 ext. 327.
Moving towards a Missional Church Model
• “The Church Exists by Mission, Just as Fire Exists by Burning”
• “Does Your Church ‘Smell’ Like Mission?”
• “New Paradigms for the Church in Mission”
For more information about this course or to make a booking, please contact Adel Klassen. adel.klassen@columbiabc.edu or 604-853-3567 ext. 327.
