Community Light School of Discipleship
“Go and Make Disciples of All Nations…”
Matt. 28:18-20
Community Light School of Discipleship (CLSD) is a Bible study designed to help each of us to grow as disciples to make disciples. From September through May, this free series equips participants with the resources to “go” and make disciples wherever God has planted them.
The new year of Community Light School of Discipleship begins on September 10, 2025, and continues through May 20, 2026. Sessions are on Wednesdays from 6:30 – 7:25 PM (US Central Time). Find details below, and click here to register.
Onsite – Attend Community Light School of Discipleship on Wednesday nights at Cross View for the lecture, question and answer session, and small group discussion.
Online – Lectures and Q&A with the presenter are livestreamed here on Wednesday nights.
On-Demand Archive (Current Season) – Lectures, lecture notes, and discussion guides from the current CLSD season are archived online and may be viewed or downloaded. Click here for the current season archive.
On-Demand Archive (Previous Seasons) – Lectures, lecture notes, and discussion guides from previous CLSD seasons are archived online and may be viewed or downloaded. Click here for the past season archive.
Visit the Community Light website at www.communitylight.net.
2025-2026 Overview
Genesis 1–11: From Creation to Confusion
September 10– November 19 (No class on October 15)
Creation. The Fall. Cain and Abel. Noah and the ark. The Tower of Babel. The first eleven chapters of the Bible lay the foundation for the rest of Holy Scripture. Plan to be fascinated and filled with faith as you learn how they relate to everything that follows—especially the Gospel according to John.
Presenter — Dr. Reed Lessing, The Edwin F. and Esther L. Laatsch Chair of Old Testament Studies at Concordia University, St. Paul. Pastor Reed is also Cross View's Associate Pastor.
Answer Me This: Tough Questions for Christian Apologists
April 8 – May 20
Join us for this class focused on Christian apologetics (a defense for the Christian faith, addressing doubts and questions using logic, history, philosophy, and scripture to demonstrate its truth and reasonableness).
Presenter — Rev. Dr. Dean Nadasdy, President Emeritus, Minnesota South District, LCMS
