COURSES AT HILLS

Whether you’re sleep-deprived with a colicky newborn or navigating the emotional roller coaster of a teenager, parenting has its ups and downs, its confusion and clarity. And no matter our family makeup or our children’s personalities, many of us experience anxiety over our children’s futures and often fear making a mistake. 

In an inviting, conversational approach, the Stanleys help you understand your most important goal in parenting and learn the steps to pursue it by: 

• Learning the four distinct stages of parenting 

• Clarifying the primary goal of parenting and developing a parenting orientation around that goal 

• Identifying and adapting your approach–not your rules–to your children’s distinct personalities 

• Deciding on your shortlist of non-negotiables and learning to stick to it 

The course combines video, facilitation, discussion and some reading homework each week.   

Term 2 Start Date: 21st MAY 2025 

COST: $80 PER COUPLE 

COURSE DURATION: 6 weeks  

COURSE MATERIAL PROVIDED:  2 x Study books per couple   

(We would suggest purchasing the textbook from Koorong for extra material.)  Parenting: Getting It Right

Available online only – Please note that Couples are to enrol and attend together. 

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Practicing the Way:  John Mark Comer and team provide an on-ramp to spiritual formation, exploring what it means to follow Jesus and laying the foundation for a life of apprenticeship to him: Be with Jesus, become like him, and do as he did. Over 7 sessions, you’ll form a foundational understanding of intentional spiritual formation. The spiritual practices that will be encountered include:  

• Prayer 

• Scripture 

• Solitude 

• Silence 

• Sabbath 

• fasting 

• and so much more!   

7 weeks in person using videos, facilitation, discussion, book and study guide. 

Term 2 Start Date: 14th May 2025 

Cost: $30  

COURSE DURATION: 7 weeks  

Course Materials: The Practicing the Way book and study guide  

Available in person only at Hills Campus 

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Choices and the life of wisdom is the theme of our study of the book of Proverbs. We have all felt the impact of poor decisions and wish to make better ones. The ability to choose sets humans apart in all of God’s creation. Making great choices is linked to leading a life of wisdom. Proverbs invites us to live with wisdom and, in fear of the Lord, live the life God has for us, as wisdom is the principal quality with which God has made the world. Proverbs are filled with short sayings, the words of the wise over generations, that give us insight into Godly knowledge and skill, empowering us to make great choices along the pathway of wisdom. 

Topics include: 

WEEK 1 – Introduction to Proverbs  

WEEK 2 – The Fear of the Lord  

WEEK 3 – To Acquire Knowledge  

WEEK 4 – To Acquire Wisdom  

WEEK 5 – To Acquire Understanding  

WEEK 6 – Wisdom in Relationships  

WEEK 7 – Wisdom in speech  

Term 2 Start Date: 14th May 2025
Cost: $99
Course Duration: 7 Weeks  

Available at the Hills Campus in Person  

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