Coming Events 2025
Preparing a Bible Lesson - Jim Bury
April – Tuesday evenings,
7.00 – 9.00 pm (AEST)
8, 15, 22, 29 April 2025
$33 (incl GST) Instructor: Jim Bury
This course introduces practical aspects of teaching an adult Bible lesson. Teaching God’s Word in an adults’ class is a common task in many churches. In smaller churches, often the role falls upon men and women who have not had prior training in Bible, theology, or classroom teaching.
In order to help such teachers, this course focuses on three main topics: “Understanding a Bible Passage”, “Building a Lesson”, and “Leading a Class”. The course assumes no prior teaching expertise or academic study of Scripture. It offers practical insights which can improve the skills of beginning and moderately experienced Bible teachers.
Course materials will include brief readings and handouts provided in digital form. After the course, it is expected that participants will be better equipped to:
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Explore and explain a Bible passage in light of its original intent;
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Plan and prepare a lesson showing the contemporary significance and relevance of a biblical teaching; and
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Lead a study or discussion helping others see how the Bible speaks to our attitudes and behaviours today.
Participants will be expected to complete weekly exercises applying the topics covered in the course (access to a printer is necessary). This short course will be delivered over four live online (Zoom) sessions. Come and enjoy the camaraderie of Christians interested in learning!
Dates: Tuesday evenings – 8, 15, 22, and 29 April 2025.
Time: 7.00 – 9.00pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Venue: Online – Zoom Instructor: Jim Bury
Online registration: klesis.com.au Inquiries: Helen info@klesis.com.au
Fee: AUD$33 per person (includes GST). Covers course participation and materials. Places are limited, so do register early. Registrations close: Monday, 24 March (or earlier if all places are filled).
This module is brought to you by Klesis Institute. While Klesis chooses to remain unaccredited so as to keep courses affordable and accessible, our KlesisEquip modules are biblically grounded, theologically informed, and practice oriented.
Online Registration
& Payment
Growing Old in Christ:
A Biblical Theology of Ageing
- Steve Wilson
May – June Tuesday evenings,
7.00 – 9.00 pm (AEST)
13, 20, 27, May& 10, 17, 24 June '25
$44 (incl GST) Instructor: Steve Wilson
The psalmist acknowledges that old age is a bonus, a gift from God. And the apostle Paul admonishes Christians to “live a life that is worthy of the calling He has graciously extended to you” (Ephesians 4:1). So, how do we, as disciples of Christ, live our gift of old age worthily?
Our affluence will allow most of us to engage in a thing called “retirement.” How is a Christian to view their retirement? Our medical technologies are allowing us to stay alive longer, even though our quality of life may still leave much to be desired. How is a Christian to navigate caring for aged parents, as well as our own age-related onset of disability? What is a “good death” from a Christian point of view, and how do we prepare for a good death?
This short course facilitates our thinking about ageing from a theological and biblical perspective. It will be delivered over six live online sessions via Zoom.
Come and join in the camaraderie of Christians interested in learning!
Dates: Tuesday evenings – 13, 20, 27 May and 10, 17, 24 June 2025 (no class on 3 June).
Time: 7.00 – 9.00pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Venue: Online – Zoom Instructor: Steve Wilson
Online registration: klesis.com.au Inquiries: Helen info@klesis.com.au
Fee: AUD$44 per person (includes GST). Covers course participation and materials.
Places are limited, so do register early. Registrations close: Friday, 2 May (or earlier if all places are filled).
This module is brought to you by Klesis Institute. While Klesis chooses to remain unaccredited so as to keep courses affordable and accessible, our KlesisEquip modules are biblically grounded, theologically informed, and practice oriented.
Online Registration
& Payment
Unpacking the Hebrew Prophets
- Daniel Stockstill
August – Sept Saturday mornings,
9.00 – 11.00 am (AEST)
2, 9, 16, 23 Aug & 6,13, 20, 27 Sept '25
$44 (incl GST) Instructor: D. Stockstill
Exploring the Nevi’im: God is not silent
This course unpacks the books grouped in the Hebrew Scriptures as the Prophets (Nevi’im). The grouping arrangement differs from that used in the Christian canon of the Old Testament. We will examine who God selects to be His spokespersons, the nature of what these spokespersons proclaim, and how these messages become a significant part of Scripture.
At the end of the course, it is expected that participants can:
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Understand the purpose, place, and function of the Lord’s prophets for God’s people.
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Identify the books that are recognised in the Hebrew Scriptures as “prophetic books” and how these books advance the message of Scripture.
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Describe how God reveals His desire for relationship through the lives and messages of the prophets.
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Recognise influences of the prophets within the culture and teaching of Jesus and the first century church.
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Apply these biblical teachings to our lives 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 – 2, 9, 16, 23 August and 6, 13,20, 27 September 2025
(no class on 30 August)
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, 2 July 2025 (or earlier if all places are filled).
This module is brought to you by Klesis Institute. While Klesis chooses to remain unaccredited so as to keep courses affordable, our KlesisEquip modules are biblically grounded, theologically informed, and practice-oriented.
Online Registration
& Payment
The Book of Romans
- Paul Pollard
October – November Saturday mornings,
9.00 – 11.00 am (AEST)
4, 11, 18, 25 Oct & 8,15, 22, 29 Nov '25
$44 (incl GST) Instructor: Paul Pollard
This course is an introductory study to the epistle to the Romans. An exposition of the text will be central, with an eye on the larger flow of Romans. This will entail how Paul's argument works and why he makes certain theological points.
While some passages will receive more attention than others, issues in Paul's culture and ours will be explored, plus his major theological themes. In this process we will learn how Romans relates to our personal lives and to the churches we serve today.
At the end of the course, it is expected that participants can:
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Understand better Paul's purposes in writing Romans.
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Share more insights on the role of Jews and Gentiles in the Gospel story.
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Deepen their understanding of key theological concepts.
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More confidently articulate the social world of Romans.
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 October and 8, 15, 22, 29 November 2025
(no class on 1 November)
Time: 9.00 – 11.00 am (Australian Eastern Daylight 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: Paul Pollard
Places are limited, so do register early. Registrations close: Monday, 15 September 2025 (or earlier if all places are filled).
This module is brought to you by Klesis Institute. While Klesis chooses to remain unaccredited so as to keep courses affordable and accessible, our KlesisEquip modules are biblically grounded, theologically informed, and practice-oriented.
Online Registration
& Payment