Current Courses

Spring Term 2024 Courses

Prophets Of Social Justice

PASTOR JOHN E. DUCKWORTH

What does justice require? As believers we must discover an answer to this question. This course empowers you to imagine justice through the eyes of the Minor Prophets and biblical foundations and to investigate what it can look like in our daily lives and ministries.

MONDAYS: April 1st - June 10th, 2024, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
MEETS ON: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 6/3, 6/10

Winter Term 2024 Courses

STEWARDSHIP: MANAGING MONEY & TIME

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: January 8th to March 11th, 2024, 2023 6:00 - 9:00 PM
MEETS ON: 01/08, 01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19, 02/26, 03/04, 03/11

WHAT HAPPENED TO MY MONEY? (TRAUMA & FINANCES)

MIN. CASSANDRA PHIPPS

Have you ever wondered why it has been difficult to reach your financial goals? This course will focus on how traumatic experiences impact our finances. Come and learn the historical background of money, the definition of trauma, traumatic symptoms, and how trauma shapes our relationship with how we view and spend money. Expect to participate in interactive activities and assignments that elicit self reflection and promote practical ways to change spending patterns.

TUESDAYS: January 9th to February 6th, 2024, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
MEETS ON: 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/05, 03/12

Fall Term 2023 Courses

SURVIVING IS NOT HEALING: DISCARDING THE RESIDUE

MIN. LISA GOSS, MA, LLPC, QMHP, QBHP

Many of us believe that once we have survived life issues, challenges, and traumas we will then be ok. We believe that we can go on with life as if nothing ever happened. We expect that once we have survived, life will get back to normal. Unfortunately, this is not the case. When we do not address our life issues, challenges, and traumas, it can affect us mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally.

The healing process, which comes after surviving, affords us mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional liberation. The objective of healing is to discard all the debris that the storms of life left behind. Healing one's trauma can be incredibly beneficial and is one of the most important things you can do.

MONDAYS: September 25th - December 4th, 2023 6:00 - 9:00 PM
MEETS ON: 09/25, 10/02, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/27, 12/04

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BLACK PREACHING

PASTOR QUANTEZ PRESSLEY

"The Fundamentals of Black Preaching," is an enriching course designed to explore and celebrate the art, history, and impact of Black preaching. This class aims to equip students with a deep understanding of the unique and powerful traditions, techniques, and theological underpinnings that define Black preaching.

Throughout the course, students will engage in a variety of activities, including reading seminal texts, listening to recorded sermons, participating in discussions, and delivering their own sermonic presentations. By studying the fundamentals of Black preaching, students will gain a profound appreciation for the cultural, spiritual, and social significance of this powerful tradition and develop the skills necessary to articulate their own messages with clarity, conviction, and inspiration.

TUESDAYS: September 26th - December 5th, 2023 6:00 - 9:00 PM
MEETS ON: 09/26, 10/03, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/28, 12/05