William H. Claiborne Spring Leadership School
Sponsored by
Antioch District Congress of Christian Education

Rev. Nathaniel Griffin, Sr.  Moderator
Dr. Claudine Farmer-Fleming, Congress President
Mrs. Frances Whitney Congress Dean

March 22-25, 2010

Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday
6:00p.m.

Hopewell Baptist Church

917 North Taylor

St. Louis, Missouri 63108

1010 The Pentateuch                     Dr. Steven G. Thompson

This study focuses o the first five books of the Old Testament.  Students will become familiar with the fundamental significance of each of these books relative to the life of the people of Israel.

1042 Major Prophets                              Dr. Donald Ray McNeal

The study of the Major Prophets will survey the four books that are designed to carry the message of repentance to the Lord, promises of salvation to those obedient to His Word, and the return from exile.

1066 Women In The Old Testament        Sis. Relda Owens-Mathews

This course will identify biblical female characters from the Old Testament and the contribution each made.

1072 Intro To The New Testament Rev. Jimi Gwynn

This course will include the study of the divisions, time periods, places, events, people, and archaeology of the New Testament sections of the Bible.

1079 Gospel Of John                                       Rev. J.B. Garris

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

2009 Dept-Free Living                            Rev. Jerry Hodges

This course will emphasize money management through the study of the Bible. Students will discover God’s design for money and how it may glorify Him as they manage it.

2023 Creative Ways of Teaching            Sis. Patricia Hill

This course is designed to instruct in the methods of teaching in the local church setting.

4012 Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit               Rev. Nathaniel Griffin

Students will study the person and the 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.

4021 Theology from the Black Perspective   Rev. Wilbert Goatley

This course examines theology from the African-American train of thought.  The students will discover traditions handed down through the generations’ perspectives of God.

5012 Becoming an Effective Deacon     Rev. Cornelius Osby

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.

Children & Youth Division

Children Ages: 5-10      Story Time                         Sis. Julia Ford

Juniors Ages: 12-15      Learning To Pray             Rev. Anthony Woods

Youth: 16-18                 Do as Jesus Says                Rev. Warren Gibson

Seminars

Marriage & African American Family – Elder Glenn Haymon

This course will teach the establishment of marriage from a biblical standpoint with an African American prospective as it relates to our specific problems, advantages and concerns.