{"id":125,"date":"2024-12-06T00:34:10","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T15:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.klesis.or.jp\/?page_id=125"},"modified":"2024-12-06T00:34:10","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T15:34:10","slug":"study-group-of-specific-theme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/en.klesis.or.jp\/?page_id=125","title":{"rendered":"Study Group of Specific Theme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Klesis regularly hold study groups focused on specific themes. Currently, we are offering two study programs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>\u201cWork as a Blessing from God\u201d Study Group<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a 9-session online study program aimed at redefining &#8220;work&#8221; from a biblical perspective. It provides an opportunity to learn how to receive and celebrate work as a wonderful blessing from our Creator. Through small-group online discussions, participants can share their experiences and learn together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> August to November 2024 (Next session planned for Spring 2025)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Participation Fee:<\/strong> Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Materials:<\/strong> Participants will receive a PDF text and short videos for each session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session Topics:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work was a gift from God.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Fall and suffering in work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>God&#8217;s calling continues today.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The promised One has come.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jesus Christ and the Sermon on the Mount.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jesus promises ultimate help to those who seek.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where do you place your identity?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>God invites us to work together with Him.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowing God more deeply through work.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Program Introduction Video:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2NLwe3UYrKQ\">YouTube Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(All sessions are held in Japanese) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>\u201cDiscovering Your Calling\u201d Study Group<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you feel a deep sense of fulfillment and joy in your daily work or business? This question relates to discovering your vocation\u2014your calling in work. According to a survey, fewer than 30% of people consider their current job their vocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Christian concept of &#8220;calling&#8221; provides a new framework for understanding our work and life, leading to a conviction of what one should dedicate their life to. This 7-session online group study offers a chance to deepen your understanding of &#8220;calling&#8221; and reflect on your personal vocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 7 sessions, each 1 hour long.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Participation Fee:<\/strong> Free for the first offering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Group Size:<\/strong> Limited (registration will close once capacity is reached).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session Topics (tentative):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seeking to discover your vocation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is calling?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receiving gifts and creating value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hearing the Creator\u2019s call.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding Pitsfalls in pursuing your calling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building a vocation in work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summary and reflection (sharing session).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Schedules:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Weekday Group (Online, Thursdays, 9:00 PM\u201310:00 PM)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2024: Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 12, Dec 26<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2025: Jan 9, Jan 16, Jan 23<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weekend Group (Online, Saturdays or Sundays, 9:00 PM\u201310:00 PM)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2024: Nov 30, Dec 8, Dec 14, Dec 28<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2025: Jan 5, Jan 11, Jan 25<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Schedules may be adjusted after participants are confirmed. If necessary, you may switch between weekday and weekend sessions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Join:<\/strong><br>Please contact us through the form if you are interested.(All sessions are held in Japanese) <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Klesis regularly hold study groups focused on specific themes. 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