Institute
Mission & Purpose
New Harvest Institute is an initiative to build into and equip followers of Jesus through enhanced learning environments around the subjects of Bible, theology, culture, and spiritual formation. If the church doesn’t disciple people, the world will.
New Harvest Institute Structure and Class Offerings
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of three dynamic tracks of study: Theology, Missions & Evangelism, and Spiritual Formation. Each track offers a range of core classes and engaging electives, culminating in a Certificate of Completion that equips you for deeper faith, effective ministry, and transformative leadership.
Whether you’re pursuing a full track in Theology, Mission & Evangelism, or Spiritual Formation, or simply exploring courses that spark your interest — you choose your path. Take classes based on our structured tracks or mix and match to fit your calling and curiosity. Your journey, your pace.
The next Institute session begins on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Check back here in January 2026 to register and see the list of classes being offered.
Spring 2026 Class Offerings
Sunday Nights ✦ 4:30 -6 PM
February 15 & 22, March 8 & 15
NH Kids Institute class offered for kids age 1-Pre K & Kinder-5th Grade
Theology Track
Certificate Requirements = 12 classes
Can be completed in one and a half Institute years
Spring 2026 Class Blocks
Class block taught by Dr. Craig Kuhn
2 two-week sessions
FEBRUARY BLOCK
Union with Christ (2 Weeks)
Week 1: Immediate Regeneration and the New Creation: what happens when we profess faith in Jesus Christ? What is sanctification, justification, and adoption? And why are these important to understand?
Week 2: Union with Christ and Practical Application: We’ll explore our relationship with Jesus and the positive outcomes of peace, unity and eventual glorification.
MARCH BLOCK
Apologetics (2 Weeks)
Week 1: Understanding the Proof of God’s Existence: We’ll look at core components of defending this faith winsomely (aka apologetics). These components have been used for centuries because they validate the existence of God.
Week 2: Faith and Reason Do Coexist: Reason and faith are not mutually exclusive. In fact, we’ll see how reason is required for having faith. Scripture encourages us to have knowledge because, ultimately, knowledge leads to God.
Join Dr. Craig Kuhn for one or both of these two-week studies as part of the new NHI Theology Track.
Missions & Evangelism Track
Certificate Requirements = 8 classes
Can be completed in one Institute year
Spring 2026 Class Blocks
Class block taught by Pastor Barry Braun & John Doan
2 two-week sessions
FEBRUARY BLOCK
The Least Reached People: The Major Religious Blocs of the World (2 Weeks)
Christianity comprises about 25% of the world. This leaves billions of people lost and apart from Christ. Most of these lost people are also religious. In our class we will study and discuss the implications that the major religious blocs have on the mission of Christ. What do we need to know? And, what are we called to do?
MARCH BLOCK
Personal Evangelism: The What and How of Our Mission (2 Weeks)
Evangelism can be an intimidating topic. The goal of the class is to help us see how missionary life is everyday life for you and me.
Join Pastor Barry Braun & John Doan for one or both of these two-week studies in the new Missions & Evangelism Track
Spiritual Formation Track
Certificate Requirements = 8 classes
Can be completed in one Institute year
Spring 2026 Class Blocks
Class block taught by Pastor Steve Entz & Nathan Amerson
2 two-week sessions
FEBRUARY BLOCK
Improving Spiritual Health (1 Week)
The four questions to ask yourself.
Prayer (1 Week)
What your prayers could look like.
MARCH BLOCK
Time in the Bible (2 Weeks)
Ways to study and absorb the Bible
Join Pastor Steve Entz and Nathan Amerson for one or both of these two-week studies as part of the new NHI Spiritual Formation Track.
Kid’s Institute Class – grades K-5th
Bible Quest
Uncover the answers to questions about Bible basics. Who wrote it? How is it organized? Plus, discover the story of Genesis, and how God had a plan from the very beginning!
Kids will have a blast learning through videos, games, snacks and connection!
Childcare – for kids 0-Pre K
If you are a parent with a child in this age group, please be sure to choose a date on the registration form to help out one of the four weeks in this session. Heather will contact you to confirm. Thank you for helping so all parents of littles can attend at least 3 classes.
Learn More
Please download the New Harvest Institute Brochure HERE
Register Here
Fall 2025 (Complete)
- Who is this Jesus?: Cristology with Dr. Craig Kuhn
- The Unfinished Story: Missions & Evangelism with Pastor Barry Braun
- The Apprenticeship Program: Becoming a Follower of Christ with Pastor Steve Entz
Spring 2025 (Complete)
- The ABCs of Apologetics with Mark & Debi Stangeland
- The Transcendence of God with Pastor Tyler Braun & Nathan Amerson
- A Marriage That Lasts with Pastor Barry Braun
- Spiritual Health Diagnostic with Pastor Steve Entz
- Equipped for Battle: Spiritual Warfare with Pastor Barry Braun
- Applied Apologetics: Asking and Answering Difficult Questions with Dr. Craig Kuhn
- Evangelism 101: How to Share Your Faith with Pastor Tyler Braun
- Developing Disciples in the Home with Heather Roholt & Casey Freshour
Fall 2024 (Complete)
- How to Study The Bible with Pastor Tyler Braun & Debi Stangeland
- Missions with Pastor Barry Braun
- Prayer with Pastor Steve Entz
- Apologetics Dr. Craig Kuhn
Spring 2024 (Complete)
- How to Study The Bible with Pastor Tyler Braun & Debi Stangeland
- The Holy Spirit with Pastor Barry Braun
- Prayer with Pastor Steve Entz
- Theology 102 Dr. Craig Kuhn
Fall 2023 (Complete)
- Faith, Gender, & Sexuality with Pastor Tyler Braun
- The Holy Spirit with Pastor Barry Braun
- Spiritual Formation: Better Goals, Better Outcomes with Pastor Steve Entz
- The Theology Of Genesis: Chapters 1-11 with Dr. Craig Kuhn
- Book Study for Women: “Women of the Word” with Debi Stangeland