Class Course Curriculum for CBDEC Education Leadership and Conference Institute
Class: Grace to Grow
Focus: Creating a healthy church in unhealthy times
Overview: This class will equip pastors with the tools, resources, and strategies to structure the local church for continued growth in a post COVID-19 world.
Resource: Grace to Grow by John Jenkins
Instructor: Rev. Marvin King
Minister’s Class: Effective Sermon Preparation
Focus: Equipping Associate Ministers with the biblical, spiritual, and practical tools needed to prepare and deliver Christ-centered, engaging, and transformative sermons that effectively communicate God's Word
Overview: Ministers will learn how to delivering a homily that is faithful to Scripture, relevant to contemporary challenges, and empowering to the people of God.
Resource: Bible
Instructor: Rev. Dr. Nath’l Moore
Layman Class: Jesus, the Ultimate Warrior
Focus: Men are encouraged to be a lot of things--to be champions, to be abrasive, to be bosses. But rarely do we actually look at what the Bible says it takes to be a man--and that is a warrior after the heart of the Lord.
Resource: Book by Dr. Jerome Gay, Jr.
Overview: The class will walk men through the six battles they must win through Christ.
The Battle of Identity: Who Am I?
The Battle of Sexuality: Am I Led by My Lust?
The Battle of Responsibility: Accepting Duty
The Battle of Community: Fighting Isolation
The Battle Of Difficulty: How to Handle Suffering
The Battle of Spirituality: The Foundation
Instructor: Rev. Dr. Marlin Fain
Women’s Class: Stop Falling for the Okey- Doke!
Focus: Women will Discern the Truth. Walk in Wisdom. Live in Victory.
Proverbs 14:15
Real Women, Real Wisdom, and Real Truth
Leading with the Same Purpose, Bigger Impact.
Overview: Women coming together to be encouraged, equipped, and connected with women of God from across our churches and communities..
Bring a friend for great fellowship!
Instructor: Sis. Anna Allen-Edwards
Healthy Church Class: Understanding What a Healthy Church Looks Like
Focus: This class is focused on the roles of Ushers, Greeters, Pastor’s Aid, and Church Security as our churches move forward in the 21st century.
Overview: Join us as we explore the essential ministries that help create a healthy and effective church for the 21st century. Learn how Ushers, Greeters, Pastor's Aid, and Church Security can work together to support worship, extend hospitality, and strengthen the church community.
Resource: The Bible
Instructor(s): Sis. Tonya Carter and Sis. Edith Turley
Young People and Young Adults Class: Equipping the Next Generation for Ministry
Focus: Equipping young people to lead, serve, and thrive in ministry as they navigate the unique opportunities and challenges of the 21st century.
Overview: Today's youth are seeking answers, purpose, and meaningful connections. This class will help ministry leaders cultivate genuine relationships, create safe spaces for honest conversations, and guide young people toward biblical principles that speak directly to the realities of their daily lives.
Instructor: Rev. Ed Allen/ Kingdom Impact Team/ Rev. Antonio Taste