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CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
"Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by Him, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the word of truth."
II Timothy 2:15 NRSV
Course offerings lead to a diploma in the Certificate of Progress Program (COPP). Click here to learn more.
2026 Course Offerings
#1004 Effective Bible Reading - September 8-10
#1079 Survey of John - Oct. 10 & Nov. 14
#4001 Christian Beliefs - November 7 & 21
#6013 Organizing the Church for Christian Education
Sept. 28-30 & Oct. 1
#6021 Spiritual Formation - June 22-24
#9024 Technology in the Life of The Church
Nov. 10-13
Registration for all classes will be available 3 weeks before start of the class.
Payment is due before course cards will be issued
June
22
-
24
6PM
to
9PM
#6021 Spiritual Formation
IN-PERSON & ZOOM - Dean Denise Tyiska, Instructor
This class will enable students to mature in their Christian walks. Focus on a creative and dynamic approach to nurturing people from children to mature adults--to become better disciples of Jesus Christ. Deliberate on what it means to be Christians.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
SPECIAL NOTE: The course Registration Fee of $10 is due by Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
This can be done through:
Givelify: use the "Pay Online" Link provided above, or
Mail: check or money order made payable to Second Baptist Church. Please include the course number on the memo line of your check and mail to:
Second Baptist Church
1770 W. Youngs Ditch Road
Bay City, MI 48708
In person registration can be done on Tuesday or Thursday between 12PM – 3PM. at the church for all classes.
SEPT
8
9
10
6:00PM
to
9:00PM
#1004 Effective Bible Reading
IN-PERSON & ZOOM - Dean Jheri Draves, Instructor
This course will identify methods and approaches to Bible study that can lead to spiritual growth and Christian maturity. Areas that will be covered include structure of the Bible and resources for personal reflection. In addition, how to employ resources and tools of hermeneutics.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
SPECIAL NOTE: The course Registration Fee of $10 is due by Wednesday, September 10, 2026.
This can be done through:
Givelify: use the "Pay Online" Link provided above, or
Mail: check or money order made payable to Second Baptist Church. Please include the course number on the memo line of your check and mail to:
Second Baptist Church
1770 W. Youngs Ditch Road
Bay City, MI 48708
In person registration can be done on Tuesday or Thursday between 12PM – 3PM. at the church for all classes.
SEPT
28
29
30
Oct
1
6:00PM
to
8:00PM
#6013 Organizing the Church for Christian Education
ZOOM ONLY - Dean Cecelia Dawson, Instructor
This course will focus on the various administrative and organizational skills needed to organize the Christian education department. Emphasis placed on structure, leadership, and staffing needs for Christian Education.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
SPECIAL NOTE: The course Registration Fee of $10 is due by Thursday, October 1, 2026.
This can be done through:
Givelify: use the "Pay Online" Link provided above, or
Mail: check or money order made payable to Second Baptist Church. Please include the course number on the memo line of your check and mail to:
Second Baptist Church
1770 W. Youngs Ditch Road
Bay City, MI 48708
In person registration can be done on Tuesday or Thursday between 12PM – 3PM. at the church for all classes.
Oct
10
&
Nov
14
10AM
-
2PM
#1079 Survey of John
IN-PERSON & ZOOM - Pastor Marcelle Smith, Instructor
This course will focus on the fourth gospel and its uniqueness. It will identify the specific features that characterize John's gospel and distinquish it from the Synoptic Gospels, with emphasis on John's writings and the ministry of Jesus Christ.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
SPECIAL NOTE: The course Registration Fee of $10 is due by Saturday, November 14, 2026.
This can be done through:
Givelify: use the "Pay Online" Link provided above, or
Mail: check or money order made payable to Second Baptist Church. Please include the course number on the memo line of your check and mail to:
Second Baptist Church
1770 W. Youngs Ditch Road
Bay City, MI 48708
In person registration can be done on Tuesday or Thursday between 12PM – 3PM. at the church for all classes.
NOV 7
&
21
10:00AM
to
2:00PM
#4001 Christian Beliefs
IN-PERSON & ZOOM - Dean Denise Tyiska, Instructor
This course will focus on questions regarding historical and contemporary Christian faith. Students will explore the beliefs and interpretations of the faith and will be guided to develop a satisfying personal Christian belief system and life-purpose statement.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
SPECIAL NOTE: The course Registration Fee of $10 is due by Saturday, November 14, 2026.
This can be done through:
Givelify: use the "Pay Online" Link provided above, or
Mail: check or money order made payable to Second Baptist Church. Please include the course number on the memo line of your check and mail to:
Second Baptist Church
1770 W. Youngs Ditch Road
Bay City, MI 48708
In person registration can be done on Tuesday or Thursday between 12PM – 3PM. at the church for all classes.
Nov
10
11
12
&
13
6:00PM
to
8:00PM
#9024 Technology in the Life of the Church I
ZOOM ONLY - Dean Theresa Doyle, Instructor
This course will provide an introductory training on how to use the latest technology in Christian ministry. Students will be introduced to presentation apps (PowerPoint and Keynote), database apps (Excel, Numbers, Access) social media apps (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) and other learning management systems (Thinkific, Google Classroom, etc.).
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
SPECIAL NOTE: The course Registration Fee of $10 is due by Friday, November 13, 2026.
This can be done through:
Givelify: use the "Pay Online" Link provided above, or
Mail: check or money order made payable to Second Baptist Church. Please include the course number on the memo line of your check and mail to:
Second Baptist Church
1770 W. Youngs Ditch Road
Bay City, MI 48708
In person registration can be done on Tuesday or Thursday between 12PM – 3PM. at the church for all classes.
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM - Dean Jheri Draves, Instructor
This course will engage in a general overview of the divisions, period, places, events, people, and archeology of the New Testament sections of the Bible.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
SPECIAL NOTE: The course Registration Fee of $10 is due by Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
This can be done through:
Givelify: use the "Pay Online" Link provided above, or
Mail: check or money order made payable to Second Baptist Church. Please include the course number on the memo line of your check and mail to:
Second Baptist Church
1770 W. Youngs Ditch Road
Bay City, MI 48708
In person registration can be done on Tuesday or Thursday between 12PM – 3PM. at the church for all classes.