The Ministry of Nurture and Discipleship is all that we do as a congregation to stimulate lifelong learning and lasting spiritual growth and Christian commitment. It includes everything that we do as a congregation to provide, promote, and pay for a ministry of sound spiritual learning. It is our commitment to Christian discipleship development.
Discipleship is taking on the character and nature of Jesus Christ and becoming a learner of His ways, words, and will. Christian nurture is the process of helping persons to grow in such a way that they are formed in the very image of Jesus Christ.
Nurturing in the Word of God enables us to bear fruit for the Kingdom. Jesus said, “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it, that it may bear more fruit” (John 15:2).
Biblical References: Matthew 4:19; 6:9-13, 24, 33; 28:18-20; Mark 8:34-38; John 6:60-66; 8:31; 13:13; Acts 2:37-44; 1 Corinthians 16:1-3; Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 4: 11-16; 2 Timothy 3:14-17.
Ministry of Nurture and Discipleship
Sister Talitha Parker, Co-Elder (757) 581-7345
Sister Debbie Boney, Co-Elder (757) 372-2114
discipleship@secondcalvary.org
Dr. Geoffrey V. Guns Christian Leadership School is a structured program of Christian education, that is a product of the Sunday School Publishing Board of the National Baptist Convention, USA., Inc. Our program is designed to provide members with the opportunity for spiritual growth through the various courses and programs we offer, through the Christian Leadership Manual and Curriculum Guide. From time to time we plan and host various seminars and conferences on variety and topics designed to address the spiritual needs and to speak to various social and cultural concerns that believers face each day. Classes are held on Wednesday’s, Thursday’s and Saturday’s.
To increase the biblical knowledge of the student; to create an understanding of the Baptist faith; to provide an educational structure that will develop candidates qualified for teaching and leadership positions; to provide incentives for the candidates to complete the program, and to produce trained church leaders.
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Tommie J. Tookes Bible Study Fellowship (Sunday)
5:00 pm
GEMS (Girls Empowered for the Master’s Service)
A Bible Study program designed for middle school and teenaged girls. This group meets on Sunday evenings at 5:00 pm
GUYS AND GOD
A Bible Study program designed for middle school and teenaged boys. This group meets on Sunday evenings at 5:00 pm
GODSQUAD!
(SPECIAL AGENTS IN ACTION)
1 Peter 2:9
Dates: July 23 -27, 2018
God still has a plan for this generation. We will learn how ordinary biblical characters became God’s special agents, using their personal skills, training, and resources to proclaim God by doing small things that had a mighty impact. As we investigate the needs of our communities, we can choose to become God’s solution by being Special Agents in Action!
As a result of experiencing these lessons, participants will…
- Learn how to notice God sightings in our communities; Learn that being a special agent in action is to be BOLD for God ; Learn that God prepares us–by using our passions, talents, and training — to be His Special Agents in Action!
- Classes are available for ALL age groups!
(Small Group Ministry)
This is a (small group) Kingdom Marriage book club that meets twice a month. It is designed for couples, married or single, and individuals who what to know more about God’s purpose and plan for marriage.
“When you treat your marriage as a covenant with God, everything else… including love, happiness, satisfaction, and fulfillment will fall into place.” Dr. Tony Evans.
Shirley R. Carr Scholarship Foundation
