Berean District Leadership Training School

Berean Congress of Christian Education

Auxiliary to the Berean Missionary Baptist District Association

Rev. Darral Johnson, Congress President

Ms. Alcurtis Franks, Executive Secretary

Ms. Daereonni Y. Ragland, Dean

Rev. Reginald D. Rogers, Sr., Moderator

February 15, 2010

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Christ:

It is almost time for the Berean District Leadership Training School and we are excited about this school. Our lecturer for the week will be the new National Baptist Congress President: Dr. George Waddles, Sr. Dr. Waddles is no stranger to Berean he has shared with us before. Our dates and location for the school are:

May 17-21, 2010

(Monday – Friday) 6:30-9:00 p.m.

Zion Travelers Missionary Baptist Church

351 Chambers Road

Rev. Dr. Linden Bowie, Host Pastor

Enclosed is the course listing for this year’s school. There have been a few changes to the course listing, so we ask that you review the course listing carefully. The registration fee is $150.00 per church. We encourage all churches to register as soon as possible. Our registration procedures have change as we ask that you will follow these procedures to ensure that each church and each person is registered properly.

REGISTRATION BY MAIL

You may pre-register by mail by sending your registration forms and fee to the following address (do not send cash):

Dean Dari Ragland

c/o Berean District Christian Leadership School

6937 Corbitt Avenue

St. Louis, MO 63130-2404

REGISTRATION BY EMAIL

You may send your registration forms to the following email address: Dari Ragland at darir57@yahoo.com . In the subject line type: Your church name – 2010 Annual Leadership School Registration. However, your registration is not complete until we receive the registration fee. We must receive the fee within ten (10) days of the date you emailed your registration forms.

REGISTRATION IN PERSON

You may register the second Monday night of March, April, or May during the monthly Congress meetings. Our meetings are held at the Galilee Missionary Baptist Church located at 4300 Delmar. Our final pre-registration day in person is: May 1, 2010 @ Greater Progressive    10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. If you have preregistered prior to this date and need to add additional persons to your registration form, you may do so on this date. All pre-registered churches may pick up their registration information at this time.

ANNUAL SCHOOL SURVEYS

This year, school surveys will be passed out on Monday night, and there will be additional questions on the survey. We ask that you will give your full attention to the survey, complete it and return it to the Dean’s Office by Thursday, May 20^th. There is no need to wait until Friday to return the surveys.

CERTIFICATE OF PROGRESS PROGRAM

Those persons in the Certificate of Progress Program (COPP) as asked to be sure to let the instructors know that you need to have forms completed by Friday of that week. Forms are available in the Dean’s Office. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

CLASS ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES

This year, Christian Leadership School Committee has made the decision to cancel any courses with attendance of less than five (5) by Tuesday. If you are planning on attending class, please register for that class and make sure you are in class every day so that your class will not be cancelled. If you must be absent, please inform your instructor that you will be absent. If your class is cancelled, please come to the Dean’s Office for further instructions.

Our goal this year is to make registration as easy for you as possible. However, if every church waits until the last minute to mail, email or register in person, it becomes difficult for our staff to be as efficient as we can. We ask for your continued prayers for our Annual Leadership Training School, the staff and faculty and for Berean District. Our ultimate goal is to equip the Saints to win souls for Christ. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our school or the classes, please do not hesitate to contact me at the following:

email: darir57@yahoo.com

email: thedidaskocenter.com

home phone: 314-260-9692

cell phone: 314-537-3619

May God continue to bless you and keep you is my prayer.

Your fellow servant of Christ,

Daereonni Y. Ragland

Daereonni “Dari” Ragland, Dean

2010 Berean Christian Leadership and Training School Course Listing

DEPARTMENT OF BIBLICAL STUDIES

1004 – Effective Bible Reading (Phase 1) Rev. Curtis Hinton

This course identifies methods and approaches to Bible study that can lead to spiritual growth and Christian maturity. Areas that will be covered include the structure of the Bible, resources for personal study, and other subjects that will add meaning to the reading of the Bible.

1007 – Introduction to the Old Testament (Phase 1) Rev. Jerry Hodges

This course will survey the Old Testament and will include a general overview of the divisions, time periods, places, events, people, and archaeology of the Old Testament.

1079 – Survey of John (Phase 3) Rev. Steve Wooten

This course will focus on the fourth gospel and its uniqueness. Students will identify the specific features that characterize John’s gospel and distinguish it from the Synoptic Gospels, with emphasis on John’s writings and the ministry of Jesus Christ.

1086 – Church History in Acts (Phase3) Rev. Dr. Ronald L. Bobo

This course will focus on the development of the church after the ascension of Jesus Christ. Students will probe information about the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost and the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem, Judah, Samaria, and throughout the known world. The prominence of Peter and Paul will be highlighted.

1113 – Revelation, Part I ((Elective) Rev. Dr. James Brown, Sr.

This course will focus on the first eleven chapters in the book of Revelation with emphasis on authorship, date, theme, and recipients. The students will study the significance of “seven” in the book of Revelation (churches, spirits, lamp stands, stars, seals, horns, angels, trumpets, thunders, heads, last plagues, golden bowls, and kings.

DEPARTMENT OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

2011 – Baptist Doctrine (Phase 1) Rev. Dr. Charles Brown, Sr.

This course examines, with simplicity and clarity, the basic teachings of the Baptist faith. Students will explore each doctrinal position and the basis for each doctrinal position taught in the class.

2023 – Creative Ways of Teaching (Required for Teaching) Dr. Claudia Fowler

This course is designed to instruct in the methods of teaching in the local church setting. It is designed to assist teachers in discovering new ways of teaching, such as learning behaviors, strategies of student learning, and behavior.

2071 – Christian Character and How it Develops (Phase 3) Mrs. Brenda Elliott-Lee

This course will concentrate on the components of Christian character. Students will identify the method for the growth of Christian character. Case studies will be used to apply biblical principles to contemporary, social, economic and political issues.

2080 – Missionary Education in the Local Church (Elective) Mrs. Annie Tucker

This course will introduce ways to build missionary ministries into the total education program of the local church. Students will learn how to plan both missionary conferences and classes on the work of missions.

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

3008 – History of Christianity (Phase 1) Rev. Cornelius J. Osby

This course will outline the development of the Christian movement from the beginning of Jesus’ ministry on earth to present times. Students will focus on the culture and times that enable Christianity to spawn and grow. Prominent persons who impacted the Christian movement will be identified.

DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY

4012 – The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit (Phase 2) Rev. Ralph Jackson

Students will study the person and work of the Holy Spirit. This study will include a thorough look at the corresponding doctrines that impact our understanding of the work of the Holy Spirit. The students will be able to clearly identify this doctrine of the church with a holistic understanding of salvation, with special emphasis on justification, redemption, and sanctification.

DEPARTMENT OF CHRISTIAN CHURCH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

5012 – Becoming an Effective Deacon (Elective) Mr. William Foster, Jr.

This course is designed to assist the deacon in becoming aware of his biblical base. The students will be presented with ideas that will enable them to more effectively perform their duties while working harmoniously with the pastor in carrying out the mission and program of the church.

5015 – The Role of the Minister’s Wife (Certificate) Mrs. Lizzie Brown

This course is designed to focus on the minister’s wife and her responsibilities as a Christian, a mother, wife, leader, and community servant.

5016 – The Role of the Deacon’s Wife/Deaconess (Certificate) Mrs. Beatrice Chapple

This course is designed to assist the deacon’s wife and deaconess in becoming aware how she can effectively contribute to the work of the deacon. Students taking this course will be presented with biblically-based ideas that will enable them to be more proficient in the performance of their responsibilities.

DEPARTMENT OF CHURCH ADMINISTRATION

6021 – Spiritual Maturation I (Phase 4) Rev. Dr. Jimmy L. Brown

This course is designed to explore the students’ consciousness of the Spirit and spirituality. This study will reveal how to recognize the Spirit’s presence in our lives and how the Spirit shapes the lives of believers through various life experiences.

DEPARTMENT OF CHURCH GROWTH AND DISCIPLESHIP

7005 – Christian Evangelism (Phase 3) Rev. Larry Boyd

This course is designed to teach the basic steps in developing a program of evangelism. Students will discover the appropriate Scriptures to use and the methods and techniques to witness to the non-believer.

7024 – How to Become a Strong, Christian Black Woman (Elective)

Mrs. Relda D. Owens-Mathews

This course is designed to assist the woman by exploring the lives of extraordinary women – contemporary and biblical. The course will focus on the traits of spirituality, motherhood, servant-hood and self-worth, with the aim of gaining the value of women with a thorough examination of Proverbs 31.

7033 – Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts (Phase 4) Rev. Dr. Carlton R. Caldwell

The aim of this course is to help the students understand who God has uniquely made them to be. In addition, in this course, the students will work through a spiritual gift assessment that will help them to discover the spiritual gift(s). Discovering their spiritual gifts will prepare them to move into a meaningful area of service where they best fit into the body of Christ.

DEPARTMENT OF CHURCH MINISTRIES

8002 – Prayer Seminar (Certificate) Rev. James C. Lacy

This course is designed to study the biblical basis for prayer and the importance of prayer in the lives of Christians. Emphasis will be placed on ways of organizing the local church prayer meeting ministry for effectiveness. Students will investigate methods for promoting attendance and participation.

8019 – The Ministry of Church Ushering (Elective) Mrs. Alice K. Wilson

This course is designed to teach the ministry of ushering in the church. Students will also learn the basic signs, positions, and post locations commonly used in ushering within the church.

8020 – The Ministry of Church Nursing (Elective) TBA

This is a study of the services provided by the nursing ministry of the church. Attention will be given to the needs for this ministry, with special emphasis on the tasks appropriate for local church ministry. Health care resources and possible church health-related activities will be identified, including procedures for setting up a health fair and other programs to address the health needs of the community.

DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS AND LITERACY

9008 – Public Speaking (Required to Teach) Mrs. Patricia Hill

This course will identify the process and principles for writing and publicly delivering speeches. In addition to these skills, the students will learn basic verbal and nonverbal communications skills that will enable them to effectively communicate with audiences of all sizes.

DEPARTMENT OF CLERGY STUDIES

9911 – The Role of the Associate/Assistant Minister (Certificate) Rev. Lee Harden

This course reviews the traditional role of associate and assistant ministers. Recognizing that there is no universal standard for the associate or assistant minister, students will study known model of work as a staff associate or assistant minister and the importance of building a meaningful and workable relationship with the senior pastor.

9915 – The Essentials of Biblical Research (Elective) Rev. Dr. Linden Bowie

This course is designed to acquaint students with the tools necessary to conduct thorough research in the Scriptures. It will train students in the use of biblical tools and methodologies for conducting biblical research.

YOUTH COURSES

2030 – Teaching Nursery Children (Certificate) Ms. Amanda Henderson

Ms. Monica Dickens

This course is for children of preschool age (3-5 years old). Instructors will assist children in learning basic information about the Bible and Jesus. Children must be potty trained. Parents must leave information with instructors regarding the class they will be in. Parents should leave their class five minutes early to pick up their children from their classroom.

2034 – Children’s Division: The Use of the Bible with Children (Certificate)

Ms. Deborah Howard

This course is for children five (5) and over who are not enrolled in the Sunbeams or Red Circle classes. Instructors will assist children with the Junior Memory Work as well as assist them in learning how to use the Bible. Parents must leave information with instructors regarding the class they will be in.

2055 – The Baptist Youth Fellowship (Certificate) Mrs. Dizonia Irving, Director

This course is designed for youth to gain a better understand and develop a closer relationship with Christ and their parents. Students will continue to focus on their theme for the 2009-2010 year “Being a Christian Youth in the 21^st Century”.

2082A – Missionary Education for Children-Sunbeams (Ages 6-8) (Certificate)

Mrs. Marsha Bryant

This course is will introduce the work of missions to children. Sunbeams will work on their sunbeam step.

2082B – Missionary Education for Children-Red Circle Girls (Ages 9-17) (Certificate)

Mrs. Lucy Walls

This course is will introduce the work of missions to children. Red Circle girls will work on their steps.

2082C – Missionary Education for Children-YWA’s (Certificate)

Mrs. Sylvia Toney

This course is will introduce the work of missions to children. YWA’s will work on their steps.

8007 – The Program of the Young Matron’s Ministry (Ages up to 35) (Certificate) Mrs. Darlene Barton

This course will enable students to set up YW/YM Ministries in their churches. Emphasis will be placed on the population to be served and the kinds of programmatic activities that can be developed. Students will also study the history of the ministry in the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. They will also prepare to take their steps in their local churches and district.

8011 – Targeted Actions for Junior Laymen (Elective) Mr. Delester Jefferson

This course will assist in the leadership and development of junior laymen ministries in the local church community. The students will learn the elements of the national program and will be encouraged to make application to their local congregation. Counselors for Junior Laymen are encouraged to attend along with their Junior Laymen.

REGISTRATION/CLASSIFICATION SHEET

BEREAN MISSIONARY BAPTIST DISTRICT ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING SCHOOL

DATE:

Name of Church District

Address of church

City Zip Code Phone

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