Lifeway Women Academy

Physical formation is seen in the body, but spiritual formation is the inner transformation of becoming more like Christ in order to serve others. In this session, you'll learn both the theological elements of spiritual formation as well as the process elements that shape who we are and who we are becoming in Christ. It is a life-long process that involves spiritual disciplines but is more about the work of the Holy Spirit who transforms and conforms us to be more like Jesus each day as we submit to Him.

The Old Testament has been misunderstood to accuse the Bible of gender oppression. Some scholars even claim the Bible enabled and established abuse of the vulnerable. But if God's laws reveal God's character, are we missing something? Discover how some of the most challenging Old Testament passages defended the dignity of vulnerable women and how our modern readings of Scripture may hinder our understanding of these hidden gems.

Knowing the historical and cultural context of the New Testament can help us to understand and interpret it in a better way. It also helps us to see more clearly what the Bible refers to when it says that Jesus came at the right time.

Have you wondered if there is more to Bible study than your current method? Come learn a process that will equip you to study the Bible well, will encourage your soul as you seek God in His Word, and will empower you to teach others.

Do you want to dig deeper into biblical theology and lead the way for others? Logos is here to help. With reliable resources superior to Google for theological questions, Logos is useful for every Christian—not just pastors. Learn how to study the cultural and historical context in Scripture, better understand the original languages, do in-depth exegesis, and leverage a massive theological library to accomplish what may have taken weeks in a matter of minutes in this interactive training.

We’re often told to read the Bible, study the Bible, and memorize the Bible. But one question we all need to consider is: Can I trust the Bible? This session will focus on the reasons we can confidently trust the historical accuracy of the Bible, as well as the spiritual guidance it offers us as the Word of God.

The Inductive Method of studying the Bible helps ground you in the text and faithfully interpret a passage. This workshop will help you better understand context, give you tools to observe and interpret a passage, and help you faithfully apply the Bible to both your life and the lives of those you teach and disciple.

The Bible is one big cohesive story from beginning to end. And, as you would expect from a unified piece of literature, certain themes develop throughout the story. This workshop will equip you to more faithfully see and teach themes in the story of Scripture—and rejoice in the beauty of the One the story is all about.

Access to the original Hebrew and Greek languages of the biblical text is invaluable for enhancing the study and teaching of Scripture. The task is tough but possible, and certainly worthwhile! Join this session of exploring the value, purpose, and joy of learning the biblical languages for use in your personal and ministry settings.

From poetry to prose, history to prophecy, satire to song, the Bible contains many different literary genres. Knowing how these genres work, why the form matters, and how to read genres according to the rules of the genre makes the reading of Scripture deeper, richer, and more meaningful. This session will introduce some of the many literary genres included in the Bible in order to engage with biblical texts in ways that will both delight and instruct.

The Bible is full of knowledge and wisdom from God. It’s also practical for our everyday lives. This session will show how the Bible could be used for common life issues or challenges.