Spring Term 2026 Courses
Creative Engagement: Effective Preaching for the World Today
DR. KEVIN DUDLEY
Effective Gospel preaching requires biblical grounding, spiritual availability, sound exegesis, theological faithfulness, contextual relevance, pastoral sensitivity, and rhetorical effectiveness. This course is designed to provide the student with a foundational understanding of a dialectical engagement method of homiletics, providing opportunity to develop sermonic process.
TUESDAYS: MARCH 24 to JUNE 9, 2026 6:00 - 9:00 PM
MEETS ON: 3/24, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 6/2, 6/9
Winter Term 2026 Courses
Leading the People of God
PASTOR DAVID JEFFERSON
This course equips students to develop a philosophy of leadership, based upon a biblical, theological, and Servant-Leader. This will include both character and competency issues that leaders must know, develop and apply within their context of ministry. This course will also orient the students to healthy congregational structures, administration, and stewardship with a particular emphasis on essential financial processes.
MONDAYS: January 5, 2026 to February 09, 2026 6:00 - 9:00 PM
MEETS ON: 1/5, 1/12, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9
Fall Term 2025 Courses
Dollar$ and Sense
PASTOR LESTER THOMAS
Stewardship has often been used synonymously with money in church tradition. However, scripture has been clear that we are to give and manage our time, talent, and treasure for Kingdom building. This class will give us biblical insight and practical framework to be effective stewards of all the money, talent, time and life that God has freely given us
MONDAYS: September 22nd - October 20th, 2025 6:00 - 9:00 PM
MEETS ON: 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13,10/20
Remain Strong: A Journey into Purposeful, Powerful Discipleship
LANELL BRANCH
In a world of shifting values and constant noise, discipleship must be intentional. This 5-week seminar invites you to rediscover your spiritual foundation, activate your faith in everyday life, and celebrate the joy of walking with Christ. Whether you're navigating the workplace, leading a ministry, or seeking deeper purpose.
TUESDAYS: September 23nd - October 21th, 2025 6:00 - 9:00 PM
MEETS ON: 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14,10/21