Spring Midweek is going to look a little different this session! Following Easter, we are kicking off a new sermon series, Imago Dei. As we move through the series, we have several guest speakers joining us on Wednesday evenings at 6p to share from a more clinical perspective on some major topics regarding mental health and sexuality. This midweek series will be starting on April 10th and run through May 8th. No other classes will be offered during this session.
April 10th: Identity in Christ
Understanding the role of brokenness in redemption, restoration, and the faithfulness of God.
Guest Speaker: Dr. David Walker, LMSW
Dr. David Walker has served in pastoral ministry for 20 years, the last five of which as church planter with NAMB (North American Mission Board). He is a licensed social worker and has been a school counselor in Idaho and now Tennessee, for six years.
If you need childcare for this week, please click the button below! Childcare for Week 1 will close on Monday, April 8th.
April 17th: Self-Worth
We are created in the image of God, as children of God. How does that impact the worth of every human being?
Guest Speaker: Dr. David Walker, LMSW
Dr. David Walker has served in pastoral ministry for 20 years, the last five of which as church planter with NAMB (North American Mission Board). He is a licensed social worker and has been a school counselor in Idaho and now Tennessee, for six years.
If you need childcare for this week, please click the button below! Childcare for Week 2 will close on Monday, April 15th.
April 24th: Anxiety + Depression
Guest Speaker: Dr. Peggy Karlosky
Dr. Karlosky’s 25 years of practicing psychology include working with a broad range of clients. She has worked in a children’s psychiatric hospital, taught college psychology courses while working on her Ph.D., worked at a community mental health center, and has been in full time private practice for the last 18 years. In her private practice, she provides individual, marital, family, and group counseling. She was a counselor for the Tennessee Medical Foundation for thirteen years and has been a consultant to therapeutic foster care programs, recovery programs, and youth homes.
If you need childcare for this week, please click the button below! Childcare for Week 3 will close on Monday, April 22nd.
May 1st: Mental Health Professionals Panel Discussion
Guest Panel: Dr. Peggy Karlosky, Ravi Patel, + Dr. David Walker
Ravi Patel, LPC/MHSP
Ravi has been a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider Designation for the last 9 years. He is currently a PhD student at Tennessee Tech in the Counselor Education and Supervision Program. He has clinical experience in Anxiety + Depression, Inpatient Psych, Complex Trauma, College counseling, and Family + Marriage therapy.
Dr. Peggy Karlosky + Dr. David Walker’s bios listed above!
If you need childcare for this week, please click the button below! Childcare for Week 4 will close on Monday, April 29th.
May 5th: Sex + Gender 101
Jonathan Chapman will be sharing about the top 3 cultural trends we currently see related to Sex & Gender. Nothing will be off the table and everything related to sex and gender can be asked during the session.
Guest Speaker: Jonathan Chapman
Jonathan has been serving as the BCM (Baptist Collegiate Ministry) director since November 2014. He is originally from Columbia, SC and graduated from the University of South Carolina with his bachelor's degree in Sports Management and Business. After working for five years in technology and business, Jonathan surrendered to full-time ministry and pursued a master's degree in Theology and Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. In December of 2022, he graduated with his Doctorate of Ministry in Faith & Culture from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jonathan’s dissertation project focused on training college students to engage in cultural conversations around the topics of sex and gender. Jonathan has over 25 years of experience ministering to students and spent almost 14 years as a student pastor for churches in Texas and South Carolina. He has been actively involved with BCM since his college days, serving on several BCM boards. Jonathan has been married to his amazing wife Johanna for 22 years and they have two lovely daughters, Abigail and Rachel.
If you need childcare for this week, please click the button below! Childcare for Week 5 will close on Monday, May 6th.