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 February, 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 11, 2024, and continues through February 12, 2025. 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.
2024-2025 Class Overviews
Jonah: The Survivor Series
September 11– November 13 (No class on October 16)
Through the ages, Jonah has been a star of the first magnitude. The book’s influence can be seen in diverse literature from Pinocchio to Moby Dick. The book of Jonah continues to delight and challenge the simple soul as much as the sophisticated scholar. People are often shocked at how relevant the book is for their lives. You’re invited to find out why.
Presenter — Dr. Reed Lessing, Professor of Theology and Ministry, Concordia University, St. Paul, MN. Pastor Reed is also Cross View's Associate Pastor.
Threads: Celebrating the Biblical Tapestry
December 4 – February 12 (No classes on December 25 & January 1)
This class will track nine theological concepts threading through the Bible, with a focus on both the unity of Scripture and our mission at this time and in this culture. The nine Biblical threads include creation, sin, justice, grace, redemption, sacrifice, faith, sending, and kingdom.
Presenter — Dr. Dean Nadasdy, President Emeritus, MN South District, LCMS
2023-2024 Class Overviews
Hope Revealed – Revelation Part I (Chapters 1-10)
September 13– November 15 (No class on October 18)
What a hope! And it’s revealed in the book of Revelation! Pastor Reed will provide an overview, offer an in-depth study of the seven churches, then take us into the throne-room vision in chapters 4 and 5. Pastor Dean will continue the study starting in November, leading us into Revelation 6–22.
Presenter — Dr. Reed Lessing, Professor of Theology and Ministry, Concordia University, St. Paul, MN. Pastor Reed is also Cross View's Associate Pastor.
Hope Revealed – Revelation Part II (Chapters 11-22)
November 29 – February 7 (No classes on December 27 & January 3)
In chapters 11-22 of Revelation, John’s visions prepare us for the culmination of history in the defeat of Satan, Armageddon, the last judgment, and the new heaven and new earth. It’s one “Wow and Hallelujah!” after another!
Presenter — Dr. Dean Nadasdy, President Emeritus, MN South District, LCMS
