Grow

At SPC, we are on a journey together - spending time with Jesus, becoming more like Jesus, and doing what Jesus did. Our learning pathway is meant to help us GROW UP in faith, as we engage worship, fellowship and learning experiences together. The graph below is a picture of that learning pathway – as we are called to be growing, taking the next steps on our way with Jesus and one another. There are many ways to step into this incredible adventure of faith!

The SPC Institute, part of a regular learning rhythm of spiritual formation and practice, is available to the entire SPC Community.  See below for a description and information about current offerings.

Spiritual Practice of Renewal and Rest, led by Kelly Hostetler

What might it look like to let go of our efforts to manage, fix and muster up huge efforts on our spiritual journey?  To approach our relationship with God less like an “achiever,” constantly needing to improve?  We’ll consider the notion that this approach is, perhaps, exactly the opposite of what we need – that, in fact, God is inviting us into a relationship that gives us peace and rest from our striving.  Join us to learn some of the ancient and time-tested rhythms together: this communal learning experience will lead us into practicing God’s presence in rich, new ways.

Live No Lies, led by Jake Medcalf

Join Pastor Jake to explore the real impact of Satan (Father of Lies) in Scripture and in our lives today. Using Live No Lies by John Mark Comer as a resource, we’ll look at how the Old and New Testaments reveal the enemy’s strategies of deception and destruction, and how followers of Jesus can resist through truth, community, and spiritual practices. This class will help us recognize the lies we face, name them for what they are, and live more fully in the freedom Jesus offers.

We offer a variety of ways to connect and grow together:

  • Come to an event or Sunday morning worship

  • Attend a class with SPC Institute

  • Join an interest group, prayer group or growth group

  • Serve locally with Issaquah Food Bank or World Relief

  • Serve on an international mission team, as a family or individually

SPC Institute

The SPC Institute exists to provide communal learning & growth in five major areas of our lives of faith. Every SPCer is encouraged to participate as able. Each semester, 2-3 weekly classes will be offered for six weeks, in-person and/or online. Childcare will be available for all in-person classes.

Watch for the classes that you want to take; register in advance. If you miss a course this time around, catch it next time.  SPC is a learning church; be creative in engaging these courses! Numerous small groups are choosing to attend a class together for the six weeks duration, in place of or in some variation on their usual meeting time.

Current Annual Curriculum includes:

  • Incarnate Leadership & 5 Leadership Lessons from the Life of Jesus

  • Spiritual Practices of Renewal and Rest

  • Live No Lies

Fall 2025 Classes

Dates: Sundays, September 28 – November 2

Times: After worship, 11:30-12:30

Incarnate Leadership & 5 Leadership lessons from the Life of Jesus, led by Mat Philipsen & Tyler Whitworth

Using former President of Spokane’s Whitworth University Bill Robinson’s book, we'll talk through his thesis: when leaders emulate these five qualities of Jesus, they inspire and empower the people they have been called to lead.  With readings for each session, discussion questions, reflections, and opportunities for a deeper dive into the material outside of class.