(CCLI) Contemporary Christian Life Issues

Sunday mornings, 10:50–11:50am
Meeting September 20 & 27 / October 4, 11 & 18 / November 1, 8, 15 & 22 / December 6 & 13 (11 sessions)
Chapel off of the Rotunda
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The Contemporary Christian Life Issues class explores current and relevant faith and justice issues affecting our community, nation, and world. The goal of each session is to “think Christianly” about each topic so that we can live well in God’s world. Speakers are often experts in their field. No sign-up is needed; come when you can.

For more information or to be added to the Simulcast Link Weekly Email List, contact Lori or 796-3361.

Fall 2026 CCLI Speaker Schedule

▪ September 20: Having “Faith” In Our Elections: An Overview of American Elections (from a Christian Political Scientist’s Perspective)
Dr. David K. Ryden, The Peter C & Emajean Cook Professor of Political Science at Hope College

▪ September 27: Showing the Love of Christ in Small Ways by Helping the Homeless
Kurt Potter, President of Aric’s Mission for the Homeless

▪ October 4: Rockside Ranch
Zach and Jordyn Osburn, Director and Host Family for Rockside Ranch (Michigan)

▪ October 11: Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence
Lesley Coghill, LMSW-Macro, Director of Prevention and Organizational Development at Resilience

▪ October 18: Hope for Neighbors
Dale Dalman, retired Evangelical Covenant pastor and founder of Hope For Neighbors, a ministry of Mosaic Church

▪ October 25: No class on this date

▪ November 1: Climate Change or Climate Crisis?
Dr. Steven Bouma-Prediger, The Leonard and Marjorie Maas Professor of Reformed Theology at Hope College

▪ November 8: Home: Bittersweet Discoveries
Christy Berghoef, Doctor of Ministry in The Sacred Art of Writing, author

▪ November 15: Are you a Bystander or an Upstander?
Brooke M. Odle, Ph. D. Assistant Professor, Engineering Department at Hope College

▪ November 22: The New Face Of Fraud – Inside the Billion-Dollar Scam Industry
Detective Corydon Ray, Grand Rapids Police Department

▪ November 29: No class on this date

▪ December 6: Holland Public Schools: Challenges, Changes, and How the Community Can Help
Nick Cassidy, Superintendent of Holland Public Schools

▪ December 13: Can Everyday Generosity and a Local Thrift Store Fuel Global Missions?
Jodi Mohney, Senior Director Philanthropy for Living Water International