Michael Jost "Retires"—

His Class Was Not Bible 101!

When the same people show up for a class Sunday after Sunday, there is usually something of interest going on.  Michael Jost, who ended a six-year Bible study series in May, had a core group of dedicated students (with visitors always welcome), who threw a party in his honor.

With a seminary and hospital chaplaincy background, Michael presented in-depth information on the New Testament and its connection to the Jewish scriptures.   The class was ideal for people interested in learning how their religion came into being and in making their personal faith journey in the company of scholarship.

Health issues and the fact that he is in the final stages of writing a book were the reasons Michael exchanged a regular class schedule for an occasional appearance.

Sue Campbell said this about the class:  "I've been interested in the Bible since I was in high school.   But Michael taught us so much by taking a different approach.  He taught the religion of Jesus instead of the religion about Jesus."

Roy Meinke had this to say:  "The lessons he shared based on his hospital counseling work proved invaluable in helping me provide comfort or solace to people.   Michael has a way of presenting such lessons without revealing anything confidential."