Coming Events 2023 – 2024
November 2023
Friday 10 - Saturday 11
APEDS is a forum for Asia-Pacific Elders, Deacons, and Spouses to meet and discuss kingdom work. It brings together current and future church leaders and others interested in ministry to share ways on how to serve God better.
The roots of APEDS can be traced to an Eldership Weekend held in Perth in 2014 which was organised by Klesis and hosted by the Malaga Church of Christ. APEDS 2023 is scheduled to be hosted by Belmore Road Church of Christ in Melbourne on 10 -11 Nov 2023.
Dates: Friday – 10 & Saturday 11, November 2023.
Contact: Alan Rowley APEDS2023@gmail.com
Forgiveness: Forgive us as we also have forgiven others
February – March 2024
4 classes @ 2 hrs each
Tuesday evenings,
7.00-9.00 pm
This short course seeks to examine forgiveness and reconciliation from a biblical perspective and will be delivered over four live online sessions via Zoom.
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Session #1: Forgiveness and the Character of God – A brief consideration of God as both Giver and For-Giver.
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Session #2: Forgiveness and the Atonement – A brief overview of the major theories of the Atonement. How does the crucifixion of Christ relate to God's forgiveness?
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Sessions #3 and #4: Forgive as God Forgives – Parts 1 and 2. These sessions will focus on practical applications of the Christian's responsibility to forgive wrong-doers as taught in the Scriptures – addressing biblical expectations, challenges, hindrances, and common misconceptions about forgiveness.
Dates: Tuesday evenings – 20 & 27 February and 5 & 12 March 2024.
Time: 7.00 – 9.00pm (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)
Venue: Online – Zoom Online registration: klesis.com.au
Fee: AUD$33 per person (includes GST). Covers course participation and materials.
Inquiries: Helen info@klesis.com.au
Places are limited, so do register early. Registrations close: Monday, 15 January 2024 (or earlier if all places are filled).
Online Registration
& Payment
Unpacking the Pentateuch: Exploring the first 5 books of the Old Testament
May – June 2024
8 classes @ 2 hrs each
Saturday mornings,
9.00-11.00 am
This course looks at the beginning story of humanity’s redemption by a loving God. Our study takes us through the five books attributed to Moses. They were written to help a people emerging from slavery to form a relationship with God and with one another. These books are recognised by three of the great world religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) as fundamental to understanding God, His creation, and His purpose and desire for those made in His image.
At the end of the course, it is anticipated that participants can:
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Identify the books that form the Pentateuch and the main plotline of Scripture.
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Describe how God reveals His desire for relationship through the themes and storyline of the Pentateuch.
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Recognise influences of the Pentateuch within the culture and teaching of Jesus and the first century church.
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Apply these biblical teachings to ourselves today.
The course will be delivered over 8 live online Zoom classes on Saturday mornings. Each session includes time for seminar-style discussion, engaging with Scripture, and discussing practical applications. You’ll also enjoy the exchange of ideas with and encouragement from fellow believers committed to knowing God better.
Dates: Saturday mornings – 4, 11, 18, 25 May; 8, 15, 22, 29 June 2024 (no class on 1 Jun)
Time: 9.00 – 11.00 am (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Venue: Online – Zoom Online registration: klesis.com.au
Fee: AUD$44 per person (includes GST). Covers course participation and materials.
Inquiries: Helen info@klesis.com.au
Instructor: Daniel Stockstill
Places are limited, so do register early. Registrations close: Wednesday, 3 April 2024
Online Registration
& Payment
Christians and Careers
Integrating daily work into our walk of faith
6, 13, 20, 27 August 2024
4 classes @ 2 hrs each
Tuesday evenings,
7.00-9.00 pm AEST
For many Christians, the best portion of our waking hours are spent at work. But how do we integrate work and career into our faith? In this course, Benny Tabalujan draws on more than three decades of experience as a lawyer, consultant, and educator to facilitate reflection on critical questions such as:
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Biblically, what is the purpose of work?
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Is the notion of a regular sabbath rest still relevant today?
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How do I juggle the demands of work, family, and church?
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Should a Christian be competitive and ambitious?
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Does God call me to a specific job or career?
The course will be delivered over four live online Zoom classes on Tuesday evenings. Each session includes time for seminar-style discussion, engaging with Scripture, and discussing practical applications. With relevant stories from the Bible and contemporary work culture, the course seeks to distil biblical principles which can be applied to working life today.
Dates: Tuesday evenings – 6, 13, 20, 27 August 2024
Time: 7.00 – 9.00 pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Venue: Online – Zoom Online registration: klesis.com.au
Fee: AUD$33 per person (includes GST). Covers course participation and materials.
Inquiries: Helen info@klesis.com.au
Instructor: Benny Tabalujan
Places are limited, so please register early. Registrations close: Monday, 1 July 2024 (or earlier if all places are filled).
Online Registration
& Payment
Exploring 1 Corinthians: Life and challenges in the body of Christ
6, 13, 20, 27 August 2024
4 classes @ 2 hrs each
Tuesday evenings,
7.00-9.00 pm AEST
This course explores 1 Corinthians. The first century church at Corinth faced various difficult issues – just like many contemporary churches. Believing that Paul’s treatment of these issues is still relevant for us, we seek lessons from 1 Corinthians to help navigate similar situations today.
Course materials include book excerpts and journal articles. These will be provided in pdf format. After the course, it is anticipated that participants can:
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Describe the historical and cultural context of 1 Corinthians.
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Explain how principles of biblical interpretation can help unlock meaning and application from New Testament epistles like 1 Corinthians.
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Show a sound understanding of how certain passages in 1 Corinthians can be applied responsibly to help improve church life today.
The course will be delivered over 8 live online Zoom classes on Tuesday evenings. Each session includes time for seminar-style discussion, engaging with Scripture and discussing practical applications. You’ll also enjoy the lively banter and exchange of ideas with fellow believers committed to knowing God better.
Dates: Thursday mornings – 3, 10, 17, 24 Oct; 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov (break on 31 Oct).
Time: 9.30 – 11.30am (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Venue: Online – Zoom Online registration: klesis.com.au
Fee: AUD$44 per person (includes GST). Covers course participation and materials.
Inquiries: Helen info@klesis.com.au
Instructor: Keith Gant
Places are limited, so please register early. Registrations close: Monday, 2 Sept 2024 (or earlier if all places are filled). Come and join eager participants keen to learn what 1 Corinthians can teach us about church life today.
Online Registration
& Payment