Bay Area School of Ministry - BASOM

08/19/2026

BASOM is growing! 🎉

Have you signed up for the BASOM Quarterly yet? Catch up on what’s happening at BASOM, hear about our latest updates, and check out our upcoming classes!

⬩IN THIS ISSUE⬩ BASOM EXPANSIONBay Area School of Ministry is ExpandingBASOM has welcomed Luke Greer as its new DirectorAs the Bay Area's cultural and demographic landscape continues to shift, BASOM is positioning itself to form leaders across the region. BASOM has welcomed Luke Greer as its new...

03/04/2026

Join our next BASOM class!

Topic: Introduction to Christian Theology

Course Description: In this class the focus will be to provide an overview of the doctrines of Scripture, the Triune God, humanity, salvation, sanctification and eschatology. Particular focus will be on understanding the diversity of thinking on key issues within the Christian tradition, modern theological movements, and using what is learned in the context of ministry.

Textbooks: Introducing Christian Doctrine, 3rd Edition, by Millard Erickson (included in cost of the class)

Day/Times: Monday Nights, 7-9pm; March 30-June 1 (no class on May 25, Memorial Day)

Location: Bridge City Church, Social Hall, 468 Grand St. Redwood City, CA. 94062

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12/12/2025

Join us for our next BASOM Class!

Course Description: This class will explore a biblical theology of spiritual formation, as well as the spiritual practices that are helpful as we seek to become conformed to the image of Jesus Christ. ⁣
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Particularly attention will be given to these things as they apply to Christian leaders. How can Christian leaders care for their own soul? What are the dynamics of leadership that threaten the development of the inner life of the soul and how can we overcome them?⁣
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Textbooks: 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘏𝘪𝘴 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦, by Kenneth Boa (revised edition)⁣
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𝗗𝗮𝘆/𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀: Mondays (January 12-March 23) – 7:00-9:00 pm. No class on February 16 (Presidents day)⁣
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𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Bridge City Church, Social Hall, 468 Grand St. Redwood City, CA. 94062⁣
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Cost: 250.00 per person
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For more information: Contact Mark Mitchell at [email protected]⁣

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08/01/2025

Join our Biblical Preaching class!

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: In this class we will dive deeply into how to prepare and deliver expository messages from the Bible. Students will have the opportunity to prepare and preach a message in front of the class. One does not have to be a “preacher” to benefit from the course as it will equip you to simply be a better communicator of the Bible in a variety of settings.⁣
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𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 (provided in cost of class) : 𝘉𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨, by Haddon Robinson⁣
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Day/Times: Mondays (September 15 – November 17) – 7:00-9:00 pm⁣
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Location: 468 Grand Street, Redwood City, CA 94062 (Social Room)⁣
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𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: Dr. Mark Mitchell, Executive Director, BASOM and Zohary Ross, BASOM Associate⁣
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Register at https://basom.com/next-class/

05/23/2025

Did you know our BASOM classes are not just for Pastoral Residents? All of our classes are open to anyone in the community who desire to grow in their faith and deepen their understanding of Christian Theology.

Our next class is on Christian Leadership and students will explore the character, vision, skills, and challenges of Christian leaders through bible study, reading and discussion. We will have pastors and ministry leaders from the Bay Area share each week.

Day/Times: Mondays, June 16 – August 25 – 7:00-9:00 pm (no class on August 4)

Location: Bridge City Church, 468 Grand St, Redwood City, CA 94062

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05/21/2025

We had an amazing time this past Sunday celebrating 6 BASOM graduates from our Pastoral Residency program. These men and women spent two years taking classes, learning about ministry and working in local churches gaining practical, hands-on experience. Along with their ministry mentors and families we celebrated their accomplishment, prayed over them and commissioned them to continue to do the good work the Lord has called them to here in the SF Bay Area.

04/29/2025

New post on the BASOM blog by one of our Pastoral Residents

From Head to Heart: How BASOM Is Transforming My Walk with Jesus by Wade Logan, Pastoral Resident at Central Peninsula Church, Foster City, CA I came into the Bay Area School of Ministry looking to learn. And I have. But what I didn’t expect was to be formed. Since starting last September, I’ve ...