[nlcf] – a church community for Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, and Christiansburg

Workshops

Want to learn more about your gifts, dating relationships, the Bible, and more? Check out some of [nlcf]‘s workshops:

New Life 101 is a 2-part workshop that will introduce you to [nlcf]. We will talk about our mission, our beliefs, and why we do things the way we do them. We will also talk about what it means to be a member of [nlcf]. Contact Mike Swann for more info.

Bible Basics is a 5-part workshop designed to help you better understand the Bible. We will talk about the structure of the Bible, how it was put together, why we should trust it, and what to do with it. Even if you are familiar with the Bible, there is much about the background and history of the Bible that you can learn! If you have questions about Scripture, or want to be more informed about this book that is so central to our faith, come check out this workshop. Contact Sarah Holloway for more info.

Divine Design is a 3-part workshop that will guide you through various assessments that will help reveal how you are gifted, what you are passionate about, how your past experiences can be used, and even what kind of personality you have! Having this knowledge will help you better understand how you can get involved in the church body as well as in the community around you. Contact Jeanette Staats to sign up.

Dating Workshop: Whether you have just started dating or you are about to get engaged, this workshop is for you!  If your significant other is out of town, feel free to come to the class alone, but we encourage you to come as a couple if at all possible so you have a chance to discuss and reflect together.  We’ll discuss many topics including compatibility, how to communicate with each other, and how to resolve conflict. This workshop will be held in the spring semester. Contact Mike and Sarah Swann for more info.

Pre-marital Classes: If you are engaged, this class is for you! We meet six times (3 as individual couples, and 3 in a group with other couples) to discuss many topics including compatibility, communication and conflict resolution, expectations, finances, family, past history, and intimacy.  There will be a lot of reading and discussion outside of the times we meet, so get ready!  We will let you borrow a few of the books from the Swann library, but there is a $35 cost per couple to buy a few other books as well.  Contact Mike and Sarah Swann for more info.