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

TBD

Join Dr. Craig Kuhn for these 2 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
2 two-week sessions

TBD

Join Pastor Barry Braun for these 2 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

TBD

Join Pastor Steve Entz and Nathan Amerson for these 2 two-week studies as part of the new NHI Spiritual Formation Track.

Register Here

Open January 2026

Spring 2025 (Complete)

  • The Transcendence of God with Pastor Tyler Braun & Nathan Amerson
  • The ABCs of Apologetics with Mark & Debi Stangeland
  • 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