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The Word of God continues to go forth during Covid-19 through modern technology.
This is our new normal, and a blessing!
You can take courses from your own home via Zoom.
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
2020-2021
"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.
20-21 Course Offerings
27
October
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30
October
Synoptic Gospels
6:00p.m.-8:30p.m. | ZOOM | Dean Denise Gipson-Tyiska, Instructor
This course will provide a detailed examination of the Gospels, Matthew, Mark, and Luke with attention to the portrait of Jesus that each Gospel represents.
Tuesday
10
November
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Friday
13
November
Organizing the Church for Christian Education
6:00p.m.-8:30p.m. EST | ZOOM | Dean Cecelia Dawson, Instructor
This course will focus on the various administrative and organizational skills
needed to organize the Christian education department. Emphasis will be placed on structure, leadership, and staffing needs.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
SPECIAL NOTE: Course Registration Fee of $10 is due by Tuesday, November 10, 2020.
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.
Tuesday
17
November
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Friday
20
November
Survey of the New Testament
6:00p.m.-8:30p.m. EST | ZOOM | Dean Jheri Draves, Instructor
Students will engage in a general overview of the divisions, time periods,
places, events, people and archaeology of the New Testament.
Tuesday
8
December
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Friday
11
December
Introduction to the Bible
6:00p.m.-8:30p.m. EST | ZOOM | Dean Jheri Draves, Instructor
Students will be introduced to the
66 books of the Bible, its origins and important events, periods and personalities that led to the development of the Bible in its present form.
15
December
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18
December
Discovering your Spiritual Gifts
6:00p.m.-8:30p.m. | ZOOM | Dr. Roy Manning, Instructor
Help students to understand who God has uniquely made them to be. Work through a spiritual gift assessment that will help them to discover their spiritual gift(s). Discovering their gift(s) will prepare them to move into a meaningful area of service where they best fit into the body of Christ.
2
February
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25
February
Survey of Revelation
6:00a.m.-8:30p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays | ZOOM
Explore the Revelation, with emphasis on authorship, date, theme, and
recipients. Discuss the prophetic themes, symbols, and interpretations of various revelations.
9
February
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12
February
Spiritual Formation
6:00p.m.-8:30p.m. | ZOOM | Dean Denise Gipson-Tyiska, Instructor
This course will enable people to mature in their Christian walks. With 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.