Courses

Alpha

Alpha is more than a series of sessions; it’s a transformative experience that explores the foundations of the Christian faith. Discover the power of community, engage in meaningful conversations, and take the first steps on a journey towards a deeper relationship with God.

Each session looks at a different question and is designed to create conversation. No two Alphas look the same–they run in coffee shops, churches, bars, prisons, universities, schools and homes. There’s no pressure, no follow-up and no charge; it’s just an open, informal, and honest space to explore and discuss life’s big questions together.

Interested in attending the next session starting on January 22, 2025? Contact office@westsidegathering.com

Interesting in the team? Alpha is an exciting environment to serve and make an impact. Contact office@westsidegathering.com

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality

Want to learn how to develop deep roots with Jesus?
Hope to grow from the inside out?
Do you have spiritual rhythms, practices, or a rule of life to guide you?

The world is not the same as we move forward from the pandemic and our current global crises – neither is the church. We need followers of Jesus living out of a deep inner life with Jesus, living in their communities as a reflection of God’s kingdom life, and serving as salt and light in the world with Him.

Out of a desire to best utilize this season for deep discipleship, we've started leading the Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Course. If you’ve never taken EHS with us, this course is a great opportunity to invest 8 weeks for your own spiritual formation and inner growth.

The focus is primarily on your inner life in Jesus. We structure the course for those with a serious desire to grow and mature in their relationships with Jesus, and develop habits towards spiritual and emotional maturity.

The topics are as follows:

  • Session 1: The Problem of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality (Saul & the False Self)
  • Session 2: Know Yourself that You May Know God (David & Leading from a True Self)
  • Session 3: Go Back to Go Forward (Joseph and a Life of Surrender)
  • Session 4: Journey Through the Wall (Abraham and the Dark Night of Leadership)
  • Session 5: Enlarge Your Soul Through Grief & Loss (Jesus and the Treasures Found in Loss)
  • Session 6: Discover the Rhythms of the Daily Office and Sabbath (A Sabbath Deep Dive)
  • Session 7: Grow Into an Emotionally Mature Adult (Loving People as a Thou not an It)
  • Session 8: Develop a Rule of Life (Re-crafting How You Structure Your Life)

Interested in the next session? Contact office@westsidegathering.com.

Periodic Courses

Emotionally Healthy Relationships

Learn the skills to really change your relationships with others!

In the Emotionally Healthy Relationships Course, you’ll be equipped with a comprehensive set of 8 practical skills that will enable you to develop mature, loving relationships with those around you. 

These skills are designed to empower you to communicate more effectively, set boundaries, deal with conflicts in a healthy way, and learn to love others with grace and compassion. By honing these skills, you’ll be able to build deeper connections with those around you, form healthier relationships with family and friends, and cultivate a more positive and fulfilling life. 

So why wait? Enroll in the Emotionally Healthy Relationships Course today and take the first step towards building thriving, meaningful relationships that will transform your life.

  • Stop mind reading and clarify expectations
  • Climb the ladder of integrity
  • Listen carefully
  • Fight cleanly

Interested in the next session? Contact office@westsidegathering.com.

Living Grace (Summer Group)

Living Grace is a 16-week group experience to guide you through simple biblical and neuroscience insights and tools to reduce stress, depression, anxiety, and other challenges.

For information about this group and the next session, contact Marlin and Laura Hum.