Lakeside Institute of Theology

Two new classes are beginning this month, both taught by Dr. Ted Rogers:

The Pentateuch — An exposition of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, with an emphasis on the love and grace of God to mankind. Classes will be held each Tuesday for 7 weeks from 10 a.m. to noon, beginning on July 18.

The Life and Teachings of Jesus (The Gospels) — An exposition of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John with emphasis on the biblical theology of these books, their genre, and application. Classes will be held each Thursday for 7 weeks from 10 a.m. to noon, beginning on July 20.

Here are the instructions for enrolling in seminary classes through Lakeside Institute of Theology:

1. To find the Google Classroom for the LIT classes, go to https://classroom.google.com/ and enter the code svnp6zt.
2. Choose your level of enrollment. You can enroll for Audit, Certificate, Associate of Divinity, Master of Theology, or Master of Divinity. The level of enrollment you choose will determine the number of credits you will earn and the requirements you will need to meet.
3. Click on the Google Form for the class you wish to register for and follow the instructions. If you plan to take both classes, you will need to register for each class separately.

If you have trouble with Google Classroom, you can talk to or email Wayne Cook at cookww@gmail.com.

We’ve all been stuck in place for months. Lakeside Institute of Theology, is planning to offer a class on Church History, beginning Monday, October 19 at 11 a.m. We’ll be doing this via Zoom. If you’re interested, please let Carolyn Hansen know at carolynjhansen@gmail.com and she will send you the Zoom link.

Pastor Ross Arnold went home to be with Jesus on Monday, January 14. “Home” has always been a word full of meaning for Ross. He would often say that, if he ever wrote a book, it would be on the theology of home. It was also the word he repeated most during his last day. He was ready.

On Saturday, January 26, at 1 p.m., we are planning a Celebration of Life service for Ross here at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. Afterward, we will have a time of fellowship and refreshments in the courtyard, when we can share our memories of Ross.

After graduating with a Master of Divinity degree from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, Ross worked for several years with World Vision, Joni and Friends and other Christian ministries before settling in Seattle, Washington, in 1989. Over the next 20 years, Ross had a teaching role at University Presbyterian Church in Seattle, where he was an ordained elder in the Presbyterian Church USA. During this time he pursued further graduate studies in theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia, and was ordained through Church Ministry Associates. In November 2009 Ross and his wife, Carolyn Hansen, moved to Lakeside and immediately became involved with Lakeside Presbyterian Church. After several months of teaching a Bible study for the church, Ross was invited to become the pastor in April 2010.