Sunday School – Winter 2026
Artificial Intelligence / Lars Huttar / Worship Center
Everybody’s impacted by AI these days, whether you are
- a regular user of ChatGPT to draft communications
- a teacher who has to grade AI-written papers
- an artist who sees possibilities for creativity being magnified
- a worker who faces possible replacement by a bot
- a customer trying to buy a product online
- a parent trying to shepherd their children safely through the radically changing world of LLM apps and internet services, or
- a family member whose loved one is mired in AI addiction and psychosis.
How do we navigate the risks and the opportunities that AI offers? How much is hype, and how much is real? Can we really tell whether a video is fake? Will computers ever equal or exceed humans in intelligence? Will they take over the world? If AI can do such a good job of thinking, is there really anything special about being human? How should a Christian live in such a world? Are we prepared to be good stewards of the advantages that AI offers… and to avoid its hidden pitfalls?
In this discussion format class, we will be tackling topics in this area, drawing on current news, relevant Scripture, books and articles, interactive demos, knowledge of how AI works under the hood, and all of our personal experiences. Our goal is to cut through some of the confusion surrounding AI, clarify where machines stand in relation to humans, assess the value of technology vs. manual work, and refocus on the plan and purposes of God in Creation. As a software developer with decades of experience in trying to get computers to work the way we want them to, I’m excited about the new possibilities that AI offers. But I also see ways that they can deceive people and undermine human peace and happiness on a greater scale than in the past. I hope you will join us in learning and growing together, and in being equipped to meet the challenges of AI faithfully and confidently as Christians.
Pursuing God: Intro to Theology / Jeff Claassen / Rm. 10
This semester, we will explore the heart of the Christian faith by asking one central question: Who is Jesus Christ? Together we will examine Scripture and the church’s historic teachings to understand how Jesus is truly God and truly man, why that confession matters, and how early misunderstandings shaped orthodox belief. Whether you are new to theology or seeking deeper insight, this class offers an introduction to the person and work of Christ—and why Christology is not just doctrine, but discipleship.
Reading the Bible Together (women) / Tiffany Claassen / Rm 9
We will read two chapters of Isaiah aloud together each week and discuss what we read as a group.
Refresh (women) / Katy Wienecke / Rm. 7
We are reading Growing Slowly Wise: Building a Faith that Works by David Roper, a study of the book of James. Roper shows us the extraordinary quality of life of which James speaks, a portrayal that awakens us to the hope that we too can live lives of uncommon beauty and grace.
Book cost: $3
Spanish Class / Greg Barkman / Location TBD
**Objetivo:** Repasar y prepararnos para el culto del domingo de la Iglesia Bíblica de Waxhaw (WBC) para que nuestros hermanos y hermanas hispanohablantes puedan entender mejor lo que se canta, se ora y se enseña durante el servicio.
**Formato:** La clase incluirá tiempo para convivir, canciones, repaso, preparación para el servicio, explicación de términos, discusiones sobre teología y oración. Usaremos principalmente español, pero no será el único idioma.
**Deseo:** Queremos que las personas que hablan español entiendan mejor sus experiencias en los cultos de WBC, para que puedan crecer espiritualmente y fortalecer su relación personal con el Señor.
**Lo que esta clase NO es:** Esta clase no es un lugar para que las personas que hablan inglés practiquen su español (aunque esto sucederá de forma natural al convivir y debatir).
Si los domingos no son los mejores para reunirnos, podemos hablar sobre otras opciones.
The Young Adults class will continue reviewing Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. Newcomers are welcome!
Children’s & Youth Sunday School
Classes meet September through May.
Preschool with Geraldine Goodlow in Rm 13
ABC Bible Survey
1st & 2nd Grade with Karen Dubois & Bev Dawson in Rm 12
ABC Bible Survey
3rd & 4th Grade with Richard Dubois & Toby Ruth in Rm. 6
ABC Bible Survey
7th – 9th Graders with Phil Leckrone and Tim & Lori Ruth in Rm 3
Foundations of Christianity
Learning how to find out what the Bible says about real life issues.