TFB Curriculum

The Theological Foundations Backpacking Trip shares the vision and purpose of the RPCNA’s TFY and TFW programs.  So, this trip will include both adventure and intensive theological studies.  We have developed the curriculum to help the students solidify their commitment to the RPCNA doctrinal distinctive principles.  We also have planned opportunities to explore the practical implications of our Reformed faith to our daily lives and to our relationship to the Church.  So, here is what we have planned.

Lord’s Day, July 8

• Morning Worship:  Rev. Shane Sapp of Westminster RPC will preach.
• Evening worship:  Rev. Marty Wilsey of the Salt & Light RPC in Longmont, CO,  will preach.
• Seminary Training for Lay People:  Ms. Yasuko Kanamori will teach discuss how members of the Church can benefit from classes and programs at RPTS.
• Christian Principles of Finance:  Elder John Duke will teach a 2-hour session on Biblical principles of finance.
• Importance of Serving in the Church, Opportunities to Serve, and Thinking Ahead: A Deacon’s Perspective:  The Westminster RPC Deacons will lead a 1-hour session and discussion with the students

Backcountry Classes:  Reformed Theology 101 and RP Theology 101

• We will spend our first night camping near our trailhead in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.  Rev. David Reese and Rev. Alex Tabaka are planning to join us for 6.5 hours of intense teaching.
• July 9 (RT 101):  Pastors Reese and Tabaka will teach on four foundational topics of Reformed Theology.  They are Reformed Epistemology: sola scripture, Overview and Significance of Covenant Theology, the Christian Sabbath, and Why the Means of Grace:  Word & Sacrament.
• July 10 (RP 101):  Our instructors will cover three important distinctive RP principles:  The Mediatorial Kingship of Christ, the Regulative Principle of Worship, and Exclusive Psalmody/ a  cappella Singing

Midweek Devotions:

• Rev. Shane Sapp and Intern Sam McCracken will lead devotions on the Doctrines of Grace, which are also known as the Five Points of Calvinism.
• We will also spend time discussing the lectures on RT101 and RP101.

Lord’s Day, July 15

• Morning worship:  Rev. Patrick Stefan of Salt & Light RPC in Longmont, CO, will preach.
• Importance of Serving in the Church, Opportunities to Serve, and Thinking Ahead: An Elder’s Perspective.  The Westminster RPC ruling elders will lead a 1-hour session for the students.
• Evening Worship:  Rev. Bob Hemphill of the Laramie RP Mission Church in Laramie, WY, will preach.
• Evening Fellowship Meal & Q/A:  After evening worship, we will take time to ask the students about their experiences on the trip, and we will end with a time of prayer.