storyhill studies
short-term opportunities | long-term impact
2025 summer classes
Everyday Evangelism
Date | Wednesday, May 28 from 7:00-8:30 PM
Led by | Tarrah Rothwell (Ministry Partner)
We’ll explore what evangelism is—and what it’s not. You’ll get equipped with a practical tool (spoiler: it’s called the BridgeDiagram) to help you clearly explain the greatest news in the world. You’ll also learn a guide for inviting someone you care about into an evangelistic Bible study. The class will end with some time to practice sharing the Gospel together.
God’s Purpose for your Life | Creating a Personal Mission Statement
Date | Monday, June 16 from 7:00-8:30 PM
Led by | Daryl and Karen Poppen
Ever wondered if you are really living out the purpose for which God created you?
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.Ephesians 2:10
Writing a personal mission statement is the best way to express what God is currently doing in your life and wants to do in the future. This session will help you identify your talents/abilities, spiritual gifts, passions, and desired legacy, using this information to create a personal mission statement. It will provide focus for your future planning and a foundation to build goals aligned with God’s purposes for you.
Are There Intellectual Reasons to Trust the Bible?
Date | Monday, June 23 from 6:30-7:30 PM
Led by | Holly Worsley (Ministry Partner | Search Ministries Director of New Staff Development)
Have you ever wondered how the Bible was assembled or whether a modern person can truly trust a document written thousands of years ago? In this course, we’ll explore the Bible’s origins, its reliability, and its relevance for life today. We’ll ask honest questions like: Is the Bible scientifically credible? Does it still have power and authority? And why should I base my life on it?
Whether you’re a committed follower of Jesus or someone who doubts everything about Christianity, you are welcome here. Thisis a safe space for authentic conversations about faith andScripture, where you can explore, learn, and ask questions freely.
An optional 30-minute Q&A will follow each session for thosewho want to dig deeper or discuss further.
How to Study the Bible
Date | Thursday, June 26 from 6:30-8:00 PM
Led by | Heidi Karant (Ministry Partner | 210 Collective Founder and Executive Director)
Join us for a class designed to equip you with the tools for responsible Bible study. This class will explore key techniques to deepen your understanding of scripture and grow closer to God. Together, we will:
Understand the timeless principles and truths found throughout the Bible, which are affirmed across different passages and books of scripture.
Explore how viewing the Bible as a unified story, rather than selectively focusing on individual verses, can lead to profound transformation and insight.
Learn how to approach and reconcile apparent contradictions within the Bible.
Delve into the historical context of biblical times to understand the text's richness and uncover additional layers of meaning.
Get practical guidance to help newcomers to the Bible start their study journey confidently and clearly with practical strategies and approaches.
There is Always More
Date | Thursday, July 10 from 7:00-8:30 PM
Led by | Bill and Katie Satterwhite (Ministry Partners | Storyhill Prayer Room Intercessors)
Imagine if you could text with God. Better yet, what if you could call God on your cell phone anytime you had a question, a need, or a problem? And what if God could contact you anytime He wanted to tell you something? Prayer is Heaven’s cell phone for conversing with God. It is a gift that informs our earthly adventure with the God of the universe, the Creator of all things, including you! Yet sometimes praying feels like a foreign thing, like trying to participate in an unknown language. In this one-session class, Bill and Katie Satterwhite will share their personal testimonies and address common questions that they have had and sometimes still have:
Why can’t I hear from God?
What if I hear from God but am afraid to do what He is telling me to do?
I don’t know how things are going to turnout or where they are going to go. Any advice?
Sometimes, I don’t even know what to pray. My problems seem too big, personal, or even small for God. He has more important things to deal with.
Wired for Connection | Crack the Communication Code
Date | Monday, July 14 from 7:00-8:30 PM
Led by | Dr. Jay Zinn (Ministry Partner | Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) and a Ph.D. in Theology)
Why do some people get you instantly while others leave you baffled?
Unravel the mystery of how you’re wired—and how others tick—in this game-changing evening with Dr. Jay Zinn. Married or single, employer or co-worker, you’ll walk away with the ultimate toolkit to confidently communicate, bridge differences, and turn every interaction with others into a win.
Praying the Psalms + Worship in Song
Youth Ministry Workshop for Ladies
Date | Tuesday, July 15 from 7:00-8:30 PM
Led by | Lindsey Ammons (Storyhill Youth Ministry Director)
Learning to pray can feel intimidating, but the Psalms offer a powerful starting point. In this, we will use the Psalms to guide and connect our real-life emotions to Scripture and be encouraged to bring our whole selves to God. This class will also include learning how to write your own prayer and join in worship through worship music.
This youth ministry course is open to middle and high school girls, college students, and young adults (ladies only).
Seen, Whole, Called | Rethinking Singleness in the Church
Date | Thursday, July 17 from 7:00-8:30 PM
Led by | Kelly Hill
Not yet married, never married, divorced, widowed — singleness is something that we all experience at one time or another. Yet, single people can feel unseen, undervalued, and underresourced in both the church and mainstream culture. This study invites single and married believers into a hope-filled and heartfelt conversation about how singleness can be a powerful and God-honoring path. Come ready to dive into what scripture has to say, explore common challenges, and dream together about building a community that reflects God’s love and purpose for every member of the Body of Christ.
Relying on God
Youth Ministry Workshop for Dudes
Date | Sunday, July 27 from 7:00-8:30 PM
Led by | Kevin Feighery
What might it mean for you to rely on God instead of yourself? Join ministry partner, Kevin Feighery, a former NFL player, as he shares his God story and his journey of learning to rely on God. Kevin learned how to trust in God’s plan and unconditional love from Ireland, to the states, to the NFL and adulthood. This youth ministry course is open to high school students, college students, and young adults (dudes only).
The Adventure and Gift of Prayer
Date | Saturday, August 2 from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Led by | Bill and Katie Satterwhite
Our modern life is not conducive to prayer. Sometimes our spirits can feel dry and thirsty for the presence of God, like a dry, wilted plant in need of water, or like a dry, hard sponge that can’t even function as a sponge until it gets some water! Practicing the Presence of God through prayer is living water for a thirsty soul. Still, most of us are so busy getting things done for God that we forget to be with God, allowing time and space for the Holy Spirit to bring living water to our spirits.
Katie and Bill Satterwhite will facilitate a day retreat for prayer on Saturday, August 2, from 9:00 to 3:00. This day is a chance to pull away from the busyness of life and join a smaller group for teaching, discussion, and experiencing the Presence of God through prayer in solitude and in a group. Rest assured: no one will call on you or make you pray out loud! Come and see and learn in a safe and quiet place where the love of God will fill your thirsty soul. The Adventure and Gift of Prayer will take place at Storyhill Church.
Coffee and lunch will be provided.
How to Walk Alongside Those Who Are Grieving
Date | Monday, August 4 from 7 PM-9 PM
Led by | Jay Johnson
In this study, we will introduce the key points everyone should understand about grieving and what those experiencing grief need from their friends, families, and co-workers. We will help you understand the basics and point you to valuable resources if you want to learn more.
This session is not for those who are grieving themselves, but rather for those who want to feel confident coming alongside those who are dealing with the results of a tragic event in their lives. We plan to have about 90 minutes of material and 30 minutes for Q&A at the end.
Reshaping Our View of Finances
Date | Thursday, August 7 from 7 PM-8:30 PM
Led by | Mike Whittington
So many voices speak into our personal (or familial) view of money. The world, our family of origin, our life experiences, the church…we could go on. These voices can create fear and guilt, or hope and freedom if you can believe it.
The Bible has 2,350 verses that inspire, protect, and redirect our perspectives regarding money. You have been given personal gifts by the God of the universe, who gives you the freedom to choose how you will “steward” them.
This class will point you towards utilizing modern and simple tools to help organize and streamline your financial and career decisions.
Freedom can be found for all of us. There is hope and inspiration to be found in every situation! Come join a community of people seeking hope, freedom, and empowerment in their finances
Storyhill Kids Parenting Panel
Date | Thursday, August 21 from 5:00-7:00 PM
Led by | Bill and Holly Worsley
Parenting kids birth through 5th grade is full of surprises — some sweet, some messy, yet all important. Join us for a fun and honest conversation with Bill and Holly Worsley, Storyhill elders with four grown children (and lived to tell the tale!)
With stories from their own parenting journey, the Worsleys will share what they've learned, leave you feeling encouraged, and inspire you with faith-filled wisdom to help you build a strong, joy-filled family. Come ready to laugh, learn, and be reminded: you're not alone, and you're doing incredible, important work! When you register, submit any questions you'd like the Worsleys to address during the panel.
Childcare will be available during the panel. Elementary-aged kids can register for Storyhill Summer Nights, and younger kids will be in the downstairs classrooms with Storyhill Kids volunteers. A hot dog dinner will be provided to the kids, and snacks will be provided for parents!
year-round courses
Welcome 101
If you’re new to Storyhill Church and are looking for opportunities to make connections and grow in your faith, the best starting place is our Welcome 101 course.
During these sessions, our pastors will lead you on a journey to help you identify where you are spiritually and also help you define your next step. As you discover your role in God’s story, you’ll build relationships, find places to share your gifts, and have an opportunity to become a Ministry Partner (our term for member).
Must attend both the Saturday and the Sunday session. Lunch will be provided on Saturday.
If you are interested in the upcoming Welcome 101 in July, please email grow@storyhill.org or register clicking HERE.
Discovering Baptism
We’re so glad you’d like to learn more about baptism. This 1-hr class is designed for people who want to be baptized, have your child baptized, or have your baptism confirmed at Storyhill Church. This class will bring clarity and understanding of Storyhill’s baptism beliefs and requirements.
If you are interested in the upcoming Discovering Baptism class on August 10, 2025, please register HERE.
Art + Faith
We serve a creative God who calls us to create in many ways. The Art + Faith course, based on a book by Madeleine L’engle, will meet monthly and allow us to explore how our faith can and should inform what we create. It will also help us see how our very act of creating can draw us closer to God, closer to each other, and serve as a means of forming us more and more into the loving image of God made known in Christ. Join us in this monthly conversation to learn from each other!
Meets every 4th Thursday at Storyhill (490 South Main Street, Davidson). Specifics given at registration. Register HERE. Registration is not required to attend.
Email grow@storyhill.org for more details.
Storyhill Church is a community of learners.
Storyhill Studies is designed to equip skeptics, spiritual explorers, and long-time followers of Christ to discover the next step in their journey. Maybe you’d like to explore the essentials of the Christian faith, see what God has to say about strengthening your relationships and marriage or dig deeper into stories and people found in the Bible —these classes will encourage you in your faith and walk.