The Black Church and Social Justice

The premise of the course is the concept that the Creator is a God of Righteousness. Students will investigate the historical and current role of the black church in political and social justice issues, and how to establish social justice ministries in their churches.

BAPTIST DOCTRINE

By the end of the course, students will learn the basic tents of the Baptist denomination and how they should be incorporated in their daily lives.

INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT

By the end of the course, students will learn about the people, places, and events during New Testament times. We also will explore the life and ministries of Jesus Christ.

Understanding the Impact of our Culture

his course examines the major influences the culture is having on the Church of Jesus Christ. Edward’s goal is to help students identify those negative influences that are impacting our faith walk. As a result, believers need to develop strategies to combat those influences by establishing and applying a biblical worldview to all issues and in all circumstances.

The Art of Working with Our Youth

The church is experiencing a “youth drop out” problem. Less young people are joining the formal church and those that engage in youth ministry seem to be missing the mark. Edward helps churches examine strategies and nuances of developing a relevant and dynamic youth enhancement ministry.

Blacks in the Bible

In this course, Bro. Edward walks students through the Bible while identifying the people of African descent in Scripture in every book of the Bible.

 “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge” Hosea 4:6

EFFECTIVE BIBLE READING

In the course Edward takes the student s through the fundamentals of hermeneutics –the science of biblical interpretation- so that the reader can clearly understand the meaning of the text and how to properly interpret the text. At the end of the class, the student will be to answer the following: 1) What does it say; 2) What does it mean; 3) How does it apply to my life. If you want to better read, understand, study and apply the word of God, plus to grow spiritually, this course is definitely for you.

DOCTRINE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

 By the end of this course, students will learn the present, power, and ministries of the Holy Spirit. We will investigate how the Spirit works in the lives of individual Christians and the Body of Christ.

How to Become a Strong Christian Black Man*

By the end of the course, black men will know the biblical values, skills, and principles to become a strong Christian man.

[Note: Edward is in the process of getting certified for this course. Available 2025]