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School of Theology is a week-long intensive where we share communion in community. The environment is open and loving and the surroundings are beautiful, which combine to provide the perfect opportunity for a life changing experience.
In addition to the 4-5 hours of daily "class time", we also share meals together providing unparalleled access to the presenters creating a unique space to grow in the soil of healthy relationships.
The teachers for Atlanta SOT 2025 are:
Cherith Nordling, Chris Green, Brad Jersak, Brian Zahnd, and John MacMurray.
A unique feature of this particular SOT will be that, in addition to what they will individually present, Brad Jersak and Brian Zahnd, will take several sessions to discuss the writings of Dostoevsky, including The Brothers Karamazov.
Space is limited to about 30 spots and is only reserved on a “first registered - first in” basis when we receive your $200 non-refundable deposit.
When
October 26-31, 2025
Where
Atlanta, Georgia
COST
We have a very limited number of private rooms and these will be available on a first come - first in basis.
Shared Accommodations: $1500/person
Includes the seminar, six nights in beautiful lodging, and all home cooked meals.
Private Accommodations for a Single:
Private bedroom - shared bathroom - $1900/person
Private bedroom - private bathroom - $2500/person
Both options include the seminar, six nights in beautiful lodging with private room, and all home cooked meals.
Private Accommodations for a Couple:
Private bedroom - shared bathroom - $2800/couple
Private bedroom - private bathroom - $3500/couple
Both options include the seminar, six nights in beautiful lodging with private room, and all home cooked meals.
If you are local to the Atlanta area and would like to attend the week but you would rather sleep in your own bed at home, your cost is $900/person.
A $200 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration. Every person must register individually, even if you are coming as a couple.
Balance of payment is due on September 14, 2025.
Registration
There is a $200/person non refundable deposit that must accompany your registration in order to secure your spot. Every person must register individually, even if you are coming as a couple.
Once you register you will receive confirmation of your payment and reserved spot. You will also receive additional information to help you organize your plans to attend.
However, you can contact us anytime if you have a question or need some additional info.
ACCOMODATIONS
Most participants will be staying in several beautiful homes that we have rented through Airbnb. The homes are all within a 15 minute drive of our venue in the Atlanta area.
Presenters
The presenters will be with us all week, sharing meals, and interacting in and out of the classroom setting.
Chris E.W. Green
Chris is Professor of Public Theology at Southeastern University (Lakeland, FL), Director of St Anthony Institute for Theology and Philosophy, and Teaching Pastor at Sanctuary Church (Tulsa, OK). He and his wife Julie live in Tulsa with their kids, Zoë, Clive, and Emery. Chris has written extensively, his most recent book being the revised edition of Sanctifying Interpretation: Vocation, Holiness, Scripture.
Cherith Nordling
Cherith is a theologian, writer, and mentor in Christian formation with a Ph. D. from the University of St. Andrews. Most recently she served as Associate Professor of Theology at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois. She also taught for five years at Calvin College and Seminary while serving as Co-Director of Christian Formation with her husband, Robert. She has taught as adjunct professor at numerous other institutions and continues as a seasonal lecturer for Regent College, Vancouver, BC and for the YWAM Masters Program in Christian Formation.
Brian Zahnd
Brian is the lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri, which he and his wife Peri founded in 1981. He is the author of several books including “Water to Wine”, “Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God”, and “Postcards from Babylon.” His favorite activity is spending time with their three sons, two beautiful daughters-in-law, and seven grandchildren.
John MacMurray
John is the founder and director of the Northwest School of Theology and the Open Table Conferences. Formerly an adjunct professor in Bible Literature, he now speaks internationally, and writes. His books include “A Spiritual Evolution” and “Father Fiction” (co-written with Donald Miller). He is also a landscape nature photographer, published in National Geographic, Sierra Club, and Audubon.
Dr. Brad Jersak
Brad is an author and teacher based in Abbotsford, Canada. He is editor-in-chief of “Christianity Without the Religion” magazine and teaches at Westminster Theological Centre. He is also the author of over a dozen books, including “Can You Hear Me? Tuning in to the God Who Speaks” and “A More Christlike God: A More Beautiful Gospel.”
Daily Schedule
Morning
8a – Breakfast
9a – Morning Session 1
10:30a – Morning Session 2
Afternoon
12:30p – Lunch
1:30 – Free Time
Evening
6p – Dinner
7:30p – Evening Session
9:30p – Dessert
“This conference will challenge your paradigms and focus your understanding of the Bible, Christology, and the Trinity. You will not leave unchanged.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is the group at SOT?
We typically limit the size of SOT to around 30 people. We have found this size to be an intimate yet workable size to process the sessions in a small relational community.
Will the sessions be recorded?
Yes, and this is included in your fee but it will be audio only. We’re working on the possibility of video as well.
Is there financial assistance or scholarships available?
Yes, that may be possible. If you would like to participate and need financial assistance, please email us.
When is the balance of payment due?
September 14, 2025.
If I live in the Atlanta area, can I attend the school yet sleep at home?
Yes. The cost for the week, including meals, but no lodging is $900.
Will the recordings be available to the public for purchase?
Historically, because of the personal and sometimes sensitive nature of the class conversations, we have not made the recordings available to the public. However, we may be able to edit out these parts of the sessions and if we are successful, we will make the recordings available.
What is the Refund Policy?
Your deposit is non-refundable.
As a general rule, our policy is: no refunds will be issued once you have paid your balance due. However, contact us if you need to request a refund. We take requests on an individual basis.
Balance is due 6 weeks before our event on Sept 14, 2025.
Unless you have made prior arrangements with the organizers, if balance is not received by September 14, your spot is forfeited and offered to the those on the waiting list.
Note: We rent beautiful homes for your lodging experience at SOT. Payment for the rental houses is required 30-60 days in advance of occupancy, regardless of how many people stay in them. Because we have experienced last minute cancellations in the past, it has become necessary to adjust our refund and cancellation policy.
What protocols will you be following due to the current COVID situation?
As we all know, life has changed since COVID. Our policy is to follow any mandates the federal/state/local governments require at the time of our event. We will notify you should any protocols change.