Module 3

Saturday 26 November Morning: Foundations of Our Faith with Shelly Kearns

This course surveys the foundational teachings of our Christian faith, as these have been articulated in the Bible. We will concentrate on four fundamental areas of theological truth: theology proper (that is, the study of God Himself); the Bible; The Trinity (that is, that our one God exists as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit); and our salvation.

This course seeks to be transformational, encouraging each student firstly, to understand how her theological beliefs guide her behaviour, and secondly, to cultivate, celebrate, and communicate her biblically shaped desire for God.

Shelly Kearns is passionate about God’s Word and has taught Old Testament Studies at Heritage College and Seminary in Cambridge, ON. As a young girl, Shelly spent summers in South America where her parents led short-term missions teams. She and her husband Glen have also experienced a short-term mission trip in Alaska and have spent several years in Kijabe, Kenya teaching at a Bible school there. Shelly is also an avid gardener. Shelly and her husband have 2 young daughters and reside in a little community called Ilderton outside of London, ON.

Saturday 26 November Afternoon: Communicating with Confidence 1 with Cyndi Desjardins Wilkens

Does the idea of speaking make your knees knock and your teeth chatter? Or would you love to stand and speak but don’t have enough confidence? As a leader, we will be called to speak whether it’s to a small group or to a large one. From developing the message, through prayer, writing and presenting it, Communicating with Confidence will encourage and equip you to convey His message to your audience with power and passion.

Cyndi Wilkens is dedicated to shining the light of Christ. As a courageous wife, mom, quadruple amputee, international author and speaker, she has travelled the world inspiring and equipping others to shine his light. Winner of the 2017 Women’s Journey of Faith award her story: Shine On, is published in multiple languages. She is the founder of Shine On Missions which is dedicated to assisting families in crisis. She is a 2015 WMI graduate. She resides in the north Kawarthas with her husband, 2 children and many furry friends. Follow her on HowDoesSheDoThat.life and be encouraged to shine.