swan lake summer institute

Our Vision

It’s been said that the local church is the hope of the world. That’s not because of the songs we sing, the ministries we launch, or even the programs we offer. It is quite simply because we are stewards of the “faith once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3). It’s because we have and are called to proclaim the glorious truths and hope of the gospel: Jesus came to save sinners! It is our conviction that the entire Bible, cover to cover, declares that message: the Law, the Prophets, the Psalms; the easy to see portions and the difficult passages, too.

Since that’s true, we must accurately and faithfully study and proclaim all of Scripture with the person and work of Jesus in view.

We want to equip, develop, and train disciples to approach, study, apply, and proclaim God’s Word faithfully and accurately in their everyday lives and ministries.

Who Should Attend?

In a word, everyone! From Middle and High School students to college graduates; Elders, Deacons, church leaders; Bible study participants, small group leaders, and volunteers; stay at home moms and business executives; Everyone! The aim is for you, as a disciple, to grow in your understanding, study, and application of God’s Word with the result that you see and love Jesus more!

Paul’s words to Timothy are the basis of what we’re doing: “Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress” (1 Timothy 4:15). Progress! That’s our hope!

The Details

Join us for 12 weeks, from May 18-August 16 on Sunday evenings from 7-9pm in the Sanctuary of Swan Lake. There’s no cost to attend. Just bring a Bible, a notebook, and an eagerness to grow, in community, around the Word of God!

Below is a tentative schedule (subject to change):

May 18: The Storyline of the Bible: Pastor James

May 25: Biblical Theology: Pastor James

June 1: Expositional Preaching: Cooper Martens

June 8: VBS: Break / Not Meeting

June 15: Staying on the Line: Pastor Colton

June 22: Context: Pastor James

June 29: Structure: Pastor James

July 6: Melodic Line: Cooper Martens

July 13: Text, Framework, Clarity: Pastor Colton

July 20: Gospel Connections: Pastor James

July 27: Application: Pastor James

August 3: Persuasion: Pastor Colton

August 10: Reaching the Heart: Cooper Martens


Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress.
— 1 Timothy 4:15, ESV