5 Bible Verses Every Christian Should Know
5 Weeks
Location: Faith Church East (5526 State Rd. 26 East, Lafayette)
Class Time: 6:30-8:00pm (dates listed below)
Course Description: While the whole of scripture is profitable for us to grow closer to the Lord, it is helpful to break down key bible verses that every Christian should know. Learn about these passages, their context, and the overall meaning that helps us apply these verses to our everyday lives.
January 8: Pastor Trey Garner - Matthew 22:34-40 - The Greatest Commandments
January 15: Pastor Johnny Kjaer - Isaiah 40:31 - Soaring Like Eagles
January 22: Pastor Aaron Birk - 1 Corinthians 10:13 - Learning How to Handle Temptation
January 29: Dylan Lundy - Galatians 2:20 - Living Life in the Gospel
February 5: Pastor Johnny Kjaer - TBD
Schedule:
- Jan 8
- Jan 15
- Jan 22
- Jan 29
- Feb 5
Instructors
Johnny Kjaer
Roles
Pastor of Faith East Community Ministries - Faith Church
Bio
B.A. - Church Ministries, Maranatha Baptist University
M. DIV. - Faith Bible Seminary
D.Min. - Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (in progress)
Johnny is married to Tori. They have 4children Leif, Tryggve, Kjirsti and Hroarr. He has been a part of the youth ministry at Faith since his internship began in 2010. He served as the Pastor of Student Ministries from 2013-2023 and now serves as the Pastor of Faith East Community Ministries. Johnny is an ACBC certified counselor. He also serves the church by directing the Lafayette Living Nativity.
Read Johnny Kjaer's Journey to Faith for the full account of how the Lord led Pastor Kjaer to Faith Church.
Trey Garner
Roles
Pastor of Children's Ministries - Faith Church
Bio
B.F.A. - Musical Theatre, Texas State University
M.F.A. - Acting, Purdue University
M.Min. - Grace Theological Seminary
Pastor Trey Garner joined our staff in 2001. He and his wife, Deb, were married that year, and they have two children. Trey oversees our Children’s Ministries, which serves infants, preschoolers, and K-5th grade students. He also provides pastoral care for those who attend the 8:00 a.m. and family worship services at our east campus.
Read Trey Garner's Journey to Faith for the full account of how the Lord led Pastor Garner to Faith Church.
Aaron Birk
Roles
Pastor of Faith West Ministries - Faith Church
Pastor of International Ministries - Faith Church
Bio
B.S. – Accounting and Management, Purdue University
M.Div. – Faith Bible Seminary
Aaron is married to Tirzah and has four children: Zemirah, Boaz, Keziah, and Isaiah. Aaron is the Pastor Global Missions for Faith Church and Pastor of Faith West Ministries. Aaron oversees Faith Church West, international student and family ministries, missionaries, and short-term missions. He teaches in Faith’s Biblical Counseling Ministries and is certified as a biblical counselor through the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).
Dylan Lundy
Roles
Pastoral Intern - Faith Church
Bio
B.S. – Pastoral Ministry, Clarks Summit University
M.Div. – Faith Bible Seminary (In Progress)
Dylan and his wife Abby got married in 2020 and moved to Lafayette in 2022 to join the latest FBS cohort. Dylan serves as a Pastoral Intern, helping to oversee the ministry at Faith West as well as having various teaching opportunities. Dylan is eager to continue to grow and build meaningful relationships during his time here.