Reality San Francisco

Bryan Loritts teaches from Ephesians 2 on the direct relationship between the Gospel and the tearing down of racial barriers, leading to a new, unified humanity in Christ. Bryan is the Pastor of Abundant Life Christian Fellowship in Mountain View.

Dave Lomas introduces a new series, defining race and ethnicity and naming the walls of division that, through the power of the Gospel, we hope to tear down. Slides available at http://bit.ly/2WYhRZL 

Ruthie Kim teaches on the example God set through Jacob on how He will often lead us through conflict in order to change us, and then presents concrete steps we can utilize when dealing with conflict in our own lives. Slides available at http://bit.ly/2Ri9yGU  Ruthie is the Founder & Executive Director of Because Justice Matters, and she is also part of the Reality SF teaching team.

Dave Lomas teaches on the example Jesus set for us to live integrated and with integrity, as whole people, who know the truth of their identity and calling in Christ. Slides available at http://bit.ly/2WCN2P1 

Dave Lomas teaches from Proverbs 20:5 and James 1:19 on how loving well and listening well are often the same, and provides practical tools for exercising this skill in our own lives. Slides available at http://bit.ly/2QJ1r5P 

Bethany Allen teaches from Matthew 26:36-46 on the journey of looking beneath the surface of our emotions and the importance of allowing God to do the hard, healing work within us. Slides available at http://bit.ly/2HISxCJ  Bethany is the Pastor of Spiritual Formation & Leadership Development at Bridgetown Church in Portland.

Dave Lomas teaches from Exodus 34:6-7 and Mark 3:31-34 on how discipleship requires putting off old patterns of our family of origin in order to live into our new family of God. Slides available at http://bit.ly/2JuF43m 

In this lecture, Michael Zacharia adapts material from the bestselling book Difficult Conversations, and teaches on all the elements that are essential to any difficult conversation.  The worksheet used in this lecture can be found here: http://bit.ly/2KwZloT Michael is an executive coach, professor, former lawyer, and expert in conflict resolution.  

Dave Lomas teaches from the life of Mary, the wisdom of Proverbs, and the 9th Commandment: "Do not give false testimony." As a continuation of our series on Emotionally Healthy Relationships, we learn the foundational practices and need to Stop Mind Reading & Clarify Expectations.

Dave Lomas teaches from Mark 14:32-36 on how Christ is a vivid example of inviting God into our most vulnerable emotions, and how important this is for our own spiritual health. Slides available at http://bit.ly/304el2T