Learn to view divisive cultural issues through a Biblical lens and sharpen your understanding of the Christian response. 

During Term 1 and 3 in 2025,
new classes will cover a range of topics
across a four to five week period.

Term 3

Sunday Nights 6pm - 8pm
Sunday 3rd - 31st August
Lounges, Palmerston North location

with Nathan Finochio
In-Person $20
Online (via Zoom) $10

In a world where opinions are loud and truth feels relative, followers of Jesus need more than conviction — they need clarity. This is a practical apologetics course designed to help you engage today’s cultural conversations with biblical truth, spiritual discernment, and Christlike compassion.

We’ll unpack some of the most pressing topics in culture — from love, sexuality, truth, the reliability of the Word, the reality of hell — and explore what God’s Word has to say about them. This is not about winning arguments; it’s about becoming grounded in truth, led by the Spirit, and confident in how we represent Christ in a world desperate for answers.

Class 1: The Word and The World

with Clive Jainarain

In-Person Only
$20 per person

What made Jesus’ approach to leadership so transformative and how can we embody His example in our lives today? The Lead Like Jesus course explores the foundational principles of Christ’s leadership across four essential domains: Heart, Head, Hands, and Habits. 

With a servant heart, intentional thinking, practical skills, and disciplined habits, you’ll learn to lead authentically and courageously. Discover how to influence others positively, not through position or power, but through genuine love, selfless service, humility, and spiritual authority. Whether at church, in the workplace, or within your family, you’ll gain insights and practical tools to lead effectively and meaningfully, just as Jesus did.

Class 2: Lead Like Jesus

FAQs about Night
Classes

  • In-Person Classes are $20.
    Online Classes are $10.

    This is the cost for the entire class for the term.

  • Our Night Classes are a mix of video based teaching and live presentation. Our leaders help to facilitate each class and at different points the teaching may paused to provide a time for discussion. Tables will be set up with water bottles provided and will seat around 3-4 people facing the screen.

    We highly recommend you bring something to take notes with. While there will be a short welcome at the beginning, classes will begin promptly on time and go straight into learning. So ensure that you arrive ten minutes early to sign in, and get a hot drink and supper.

  • The entrance to Night Classes will be via Lounge 2, which is located in the courtyard by the children’s playground.

    In Lounge 2 you can check in, hot drinks and light refreshments will be available, and you will be directed to either Lounge 1 or Lounge 3 depending on the class you have signed up for. Toilets are accessible from Lounge 2.

  • Class 1: The Word and The World will be available online in Term 3.

    Our online classes are made available via Zoom. One of our leaders will help to facilitate each session and at different points will pause the video to provide a time for discussion. Our online classes follow the same schedule as our in-person classes meeting Sunday weekly during the term from 6-8pm.

    The cost is $10 per person.

  • Our Night Classes teaching and curriculum is from Theos University, based in Franklin, Tennesee in the USA. They are aligned to the core doctrines of the orthodox faith, just as New Life is.

    See their about page here and beliefs here. Each term the range of courses will change.

  • No, these classes are not designed or appropriate for parents to bring their children or babies.

  • These classes are for adults and young adults who want to grow in their biblical understanding of the above topics and how to engage and reach the postmodern world.

    These nights are not for individuals who wish to assert their own thoughts in these areas but more for those who desire to learn.

  • These classes are for members of New Life.