REDEMPTION INSTITUTE
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Redemption Institute exists for the Glory of God and joy of all peoples as we seek to allow our vision of the good life to come from the drama of redemption (Biblical Theology), the diet of doctrine (Systematic Theology), and soul-shaping habits (Spiritual Formation). Ultimately, “The true end of theology is not a systematic textbook but grown-up children of God” (Vanhoozer). That is our vision; mature disciples.
What is the redemption institute?
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The goal of Redemption Institute is to make disciples. It is not enough that people are simply coming to church on Sundays. The goal is to form little Christs as CS Lewis has said, “The Church exists for nothing else but to draw men into Christ, to make them little Christs. If they are not doing that, all the cathedrals, clergy, missions, sermons, even the Bible itself, are simply a waste of time. God became Man for no other purpose.” Theology can be a scary word for many people in the church but each and every one of us are theologians, and our understanding of theology/doctrine/formation has the potential to grow us up as followers of Christ. Redemption Institute's goal is making disciples and this will happen as we re-envision the "good life" through: Redemption Institute Courses, Theology on the Ground, The Chopping Block, and Men's and Women's Ministry.
What is the goal of the Redemption Institute?
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Redemption Institute courses will cover topics in biblical theology, systematic theology, and spiritual formation. These courses will each have a lead instructor and an occasional guest instructor. These courses will range in length (4-8 weeks), and will consist of: lectures, group dialogue, and homework.
Childcare and lunch are provided for each course.
Upcoming Courses 2025:
Starting Feb 23 (7 weeks) - Very Good: What the Bible Really Says About Being a Woman
March 2 (1 day) - Family Baptism Class
April 27 (1 day) - Gifts of the Spirit
Starting May 4 (3 weeks) - The King’s Economy: An Eternal Perspective on Finances and Money Management
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Theology on the Ground will be monthly events during the fall and spring semesters, where we engage one another in hot cultural topics and seek to understand how crucial our theology is to engage these pressing issues.
In these monthly events, there will be lively discussions led by a moderator and panel as we engage one another (open forum/audience participation) on these tough cultural topics. We believe that theology matters and actually equips us to speak to issues of race, abortion, politics, the sexual revolution, gender, etc.
If the Church does not understand how to engage culture, we've lost an area of witness and are not living to our full potential as God's colony of heaven amidst this country of death. Theology on the Ground will help equip God's people with a Christian Worldview as we engage this culture devoid of God.
Upcoming Events:
Feb 16 - The Mission of the Churcb: Why do we Exist?
March 9 - Christian Ethics in a Strange New World: How then Shall we Live?
March 30 - Jesus vs.Evangelicalism
April 27 - The Council of Nicaea: 1700 Years Later: What it Was and Why it Still Matters
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Join us for an exciting journey with the Redemption Institute's inaugural 'Chopping Block' event. Embark on an intellectual adventure as we delve into one theological masterpiece each semester. Stay connected through ongoing discussions via Slack, and culminate the experience by gathering in person at the end of the term for lively discussions and camaraderie, all over some delicious food!
Feb - April Book: Delighting in the Trinity: Michael Reeves
Starts Feb 9 more details
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Redemption Parker Men’s Ministry exists for men to enjoy Jesus by doing life together. We long to see imitation to Christ and to one another, a bearing of one another’s burdens, a hunger for rich theology, and ultimately to see Christ formed in one another. Men living out the Law of Christ (Gal. 6.2) is our mission.
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Redemption Parker Women’s Ministry exists so that women in Parker might know God to bring Him glory and increase their joy. We pursue this vision through both large group gatherings for fellowship and inviting new friends, as well as through in-depth Bible studies and CORE discipleship groups.