Christian Leadership School Scheduled at Fairview
By M. Patterson | September 22, 2015
Fairview Missionary Baptist Church’s Fall Session Christian Leadership School (CLS) is scheduled for October 9 - 10, 2015. The CLS has been approved and certified by the Sunday School Publishing Board (SSPB) of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. The theme is “Envisioning the Future Exceptionally.”
The School will be in session Friday night from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Courses offered and instructors are, respectively: “Effective Bible Reading,” Rev. Michael Eaton; “Introduction to the Old Testament,” Rev. Al Walter; “Introduction to the New Testament,” Rev. Lee Benson; “Survey of Revelation,” Rev. Allen Threatt; “Creative Ways of Teaching,” Sandra Holloway; “Teaching Youth,” Marcy Turner; “Theology and History of Christianity,” Robert Simmons; “Spiritual Formation,” Johnneese Walter; “Christian Evangelism,” Rev. Cleo J. McGlory; “Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts,” Rev. Gregory Rogers, Sr., “Christianity and Contemporary Issues,” Rev. Wilmer Cooper; and “Public Speaking,” Mildred Brewer. The church nursery will be open Friday night and Saturday.
The aim of the SSPB CLS Program is to provide structured training and development activities that will take place at all levels of the Baptist denomination. Its goal is to better prepare individuals to become witnesses in accordance with Acts 1:8. Fairview’s School is open to anyone interested in furthering their Christian Education or earning course credit toward certification through the SSPB.
Pre-registration with the option to pay online is now available through the church website at www.fairviewokc.com. Donation is $15 per course. Onsite registration will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Friday evening. Pre-registration is encouraged to ensure admission in the desired course. Classes will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional information, i.e.: course descriptions, school schedule, etc., is available on the church’s website.
The leadership of Fairview, as well as the staff for the CLS, endeavors to do its best in providing learning opportunities to help individuals grow spiritually and in their work and witness in the world for Christ.
The church is located at 1700 N. E. 7th Street in Oklahoma City. East Zion District Association Congress Dean Lavinne Moore will serve as Dean of the School and is Fairview’s Christian Education Director. Dr. John A. Reed, Jr., who is Vice President of the NBC USA, Inc., Western Region, is Senior Pastor.
For specific questions, contact Dean Moore at 405-388-1419 or email christianed@fairviewokc.com.
