Community College Events

The Ringside Preachers are on the road: Party, Live Music, Drinks, Discussion, Speakers, Live Podcasts, and an education that you will not get anywhere else. Meet the Preachers in YOUR community!


“The New Gods of Our Post COVID World”

Semester #1 was held at Grace Lutheran Church in Ventura, CA (MAY 2021)

Rev. Paul Koch: “The God of Safety” CLICK HERE TO WATCH

Rev. Joel Hess: “The God of Happiness” CLICK HERE TO WATCH

Rev. Ross Engel: “The God of Social Media” CLICK HERE TO WATCH

Rev. David Rufner: “The God of Scarcity and Abundance” CLICK HERE TO WATCH

Photos and Podcasts from Ventura Event


“Grace Under Pressure”

Semester #2 was held at St. James Lutheran Church in Chicago, IL (OCTOBER 2021)

Rev. Joel Hess “Relationships Under Pressure”

Rev. Paul Koch “Preaching Under Pressure”

Cindy Koch “Identity Under Pressure”

Dr. Adam Francisco “Truth Under Pressure”

Photos and Podcasts from Chicago Event


“What’s Wrong With Christianity?”

Semester #3 was held at Grace Lutheran Church in Ventura, CA (November 4, 2022)

Rev. Joel Hess “Confusing Christianity with Christendom”

Rev. Paul Koch “Baptizing Stuff Not People”

Rev. Ross Engel “Christians are Afraid to Suffer”

Photos and Podcasts from Ventura Event


NEXT EVENT is APRIL 28, 2023

“What’s Wrong with Christianity?”

Semester #4 will be held at St. James Lutheran in Chicago, IL