The School for Directors, Teachers, and Leaders of Christian Education
Director/Instructor: Rev. Gail Brown-Johnson
Course Title:
Christian Education in Developing Biblical Worldview – Reclaiming Our Young People for Christ!
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Course Description:
This course is designed for Christian Educators (Directors, Teachers, and Leaders) to become adequate trainers for assisting participants to understand the absolute truth in the Bible. Providing an understanding of God’s word will allow one to defend their faith effectively when sharing the Gospel. In this session, survival skills will be presented for implementation and consideration of ways for “reclaiming young people for Christ.”
Course Organization:
This is a lecture-interactive introductory course. A different topic is presented for this NCCCE Annual Session in a Platform Focus Forum style for one night. This introductory segment with Directors, Teachers, Leaders, and others may glean impactful strategic pointers for “reclaiming our young people” securely by becoming faith-filled through the proper application of biblical principles as presented in God’s word. After the presenter’s session, participants will be allowed to ask questions and make comments.
Course Objective:
The NCCCE schooling is the educational and spiritual development for those seeking spiritual formation as an essential component of a Christian. In this school, students are taught the Biblical worldview that humankind is made in the image of God.
Outline:
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- RECOGNITION
Minister Steven Garrison
God’s WORD – Honor Truth
Psalms 119:160; Proverbs 3:5-6; 4:7; 8:1-4, 22-31 - RESPONSE
Dr. Pat Tyler, School for DTL, Assistant Director
Creator – In the Beginning, GOD CREATED
Genesis 1; John 1:1-14; 2 Chronicles 16:9; Proverbs 15:3;
Hebrews 1:10; 1 Peter 3:12 - RESPONSIBILITY
Elder Alisha McKnight – First Things First; Please God – Lifestyle
Matthew 6:33; Ephesians 5:8; James 1 - RELATIONSHIP
Minister Christopher Slade – Father of all; We are one; Get Up Again
Isaiah 64:8; 1 Corinthians 12:1; Romans 8:31; Ephesians 4:16 - REPRESENTATIVE
Minister Tammie Terry – Present Body; Reflect God’s I.D.; Free Agent
Romans 8:13; 12:1; Galatians 5:16-26; Colossians 3:17-4:1
- RECOGNITION
Strategic “Reclaiming” Youth Factors Summary
RECLAMATION REVOLUTION
Pastor Roderick McClanahan – Put on NEWNESS in Christ – Transformation
Ephesians 4:23-25; Romans 11:36; Hebrews 9:15; Matthew 28:18-20
Team Alternates: Minister James F. Harris, Jr., and
Minister Erwin C. Miller, School for DTL Assistant Director Strategic “Reclaiming” Youth Factors Summary
**Brother Joshua M. Hamilton will serve with media connection (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter)**
Suggested Readings:
- The Bible (Any version is acceptable to follow along with each presenter)
- Rainer, Thom S. (2014). Autopsy of a Deceased Church. Nashville: B&H Publishing Group.
- Greene, A. E. (1998). Reclaiming the future of Christian education – A transforming perspective. Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
Director/Instructor: Rev. Gail Brown-Johnson
“A ‘Servant’ preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Teaching, Witnessing and Singing Praises for His Glory, Is My Joyful Journey with God’s Favor!”
A native of Florence, South Carolina; August 21, 1983, preached initial sermon Tenth Street Baptist Church; Ordained to Preach the Gospel June 1991; Prayer Ministry – God’s Power Source Network (G.P.S.) MIDNIGHT Network on Thursday Midnight (8h year) – (Ps. 119:62) – (EBC Church Administrator assisting the Senior Pastor at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Celebrating 22 years); Director of the Women’s Ministries & Lady of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Member & Officer: DCAMWMW, ICMW&MW, INC., VP, as well as Community Services:
- National Capital Baptist Convention of Washington, DC & Vicinity (NCBC 1984 – 2022)
- A University Graduate: Bachelor of Arts/Associate Arts Degrees in Biblical Studies (Cum Laude); Washington Bible College of Lanham, Maryland; Graduate: Strayer University, Washington, DC, Administration (Legal). Graduate: Jericho City of Praise Christian Training Center & College (Academic Honors); Special Award Music Scholarship Howard University College of Fine Arts; Graduate Studies at the Howard University School of Divinity, Masters of Divinity Program.
- Possessing many gifts, she is among the rank of entrepreneurs as the Chief Executive Officer of “C.O.T.K.® (Child of the King, LLC)”; assists others in processing dynamics for spiritual empowerment. Author: www.achildoftheking.com
- INSPIRE A CHILD TO READ CAMPAIGN “A City Called Heaven” and “Angels Everywhere”; & Co Author of the book “Many Voices – Multicultural Responses to Minor Prophets.”
- Married Forty-Seven years to Senior Pastor Lonnie Johnson; they are blessed by the Lord to have one son, Micah Lyndréy.
- An Anointed Holy Spirit-filled Christian — A Child of the King of Kings!
Dr. Patrice Tyler
Dr. Patrice Tyler has been in the church all her life, having been baptized at the age of two. She has held many positions of leadership in the church from Youth Leader, Sunday School Teacher, and President of the Young Adult Usher Board, just to name a few. She presently serves on the ministerial staff at Uplift Baptist Church where she hosts a weekly prayer session called the Prayer & Praise Worship Experience (PPWE). More than anything Dr. Pat, as she is affectionately called, loves the Lord and is always excited to embrace new opportunities to further God’s kingdom here on earth. Dr. Pat holds a doctoral degree in Education and will complete her Master of Arts in Ministry in Spring 2023.
Alisha McKnight
Elder Alisha McKnight is a native Washingtonian who resides in southern Maryland. She is a devoted wife and a mother of two exceptional sons. Elder McKnight has served young people for over 23 years locally and in ministry. She has served as Youth Pastor-Elect, Sunday School Teacher, Praise Team, Bible Study Teacher, and Church Events Coordinator. She loves to motivate, inspire, and inflame the Body of Christ wherever she goes. She can be found weekly presiding over and teaching Bible Study and Young Adult Classes to worshippers of Christian Love Baptist Church. What stands out about Elder McKnight is the God given ability to connect and relate to young people as well as all God’s people. Her loving and sincere spirit coupled with her incredible teaching abilities make her a favorite among students.
She currently teaches in Charles County Public Schools as a Middle School Teacher. Elder Alisha McKnight holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education (K-8), a Graduate degree in Reading Education, and an Administrator I certificate in the State of Maryland. Elder Alisha McKnight has a heart and passion after God’s own heart and towards young people and teaching. She believes that teaching is not a “work of art”, but a “work of heart”. Many love how God uses her greatly to bring Biblical truth into their lives.
Erwin C. Miller
Erwin’s career spans 35 years of federal service in Information Technology, Regulatory Policy, Records Management, and Data Analytics fields serving in various Agencies. Erwin also serves as a coach and mentor to colleagues who strive for higher heights professionally and spiritually.
Erwin graduated with honors as the valedictorian with a M.S. Divinity from the Washington Baptist and Theological Seminary. Erwin graduated with and B.A. & M.S. degree in Computer Information Systems Science from the University of the District of Columbia and Strayer University respectively.
In Erwin’s spare time, he likes to listen to jazz, travels to the beach, and read books about the Afro-American diaspora. Erwin currently holds membership at The Word of God Baptist Church under the Shepherd of Pastor John L. McCoy. Erwin’s passion is to teach the Word of God to all those who will hear. Erwin’s favorite quote is “Reach One Teach One”.
Christopher Slade
Christopher Slade is an Associate Minister at Emmanuel Baptist Church in DC since 2018. He works closely with the Youth and Young Adult Ministry at the church. He leads the Bible Study for junior and senior high students, prior to the pandemic before social distancing. At Emmanuel BC he also serves along with two other ministers for the Impact Focus Discussion, which is broadcast live over the church’s Facebook and YouTube pages on Friday night; It is a forum for our youth and young adults to discuss God’s Word and how it correlates to our lives and the world today.
Minister Steven Garrison
Steven Garrison is a national recording artist, composer/songwriter, educator, and minister in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area. Growing up in the church, Steven began his ministry in music at the age of 10. Although he enjoyed ministering through his music, he knew that God had a higher calling for him in sharing His word. Steven accepted his calling to preach at the age of 13 and studied under various pastors until he became licensed in 2020 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Throughout his life journey, accolades, and successes, Steven never forgets to put God first in his life for it is Him who has blessed Steven with this talent and ministry.
Joshua M. Hamilton
Joshua M. Hamilton is a native of the Washington Metropolitan area. He is a graduate of Crossland High School in Temple Hills, MD, and is currently attending the University of Maryland Global Campus working to obtain his bachelor’s degree in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity. He currently works full-time providing IT support services for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Joshua is a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Washington, DC where his Pastor is Rev. Christopher L. Nichols. During his life-long tenure at Emmanuel, he has served in a multitude of capacities which include Youth Leader in their Youth & Young Adult Ministry, Summer Missionary to Child Evangelism Fellowship, Inc, singer in a variety of choirs, and currently, as Director of their Media Ministry. In these capacities, he has always provided his extensive knowledge in technology and media to help improve the ways that various ministries do their work.
During his tenure as Director of Media, Joshua has helped bring Emmanuel to the 21st century by establishing the church’s social media presence to help members gain access to different resources via the web. One of these important resources especially during the COVID-19 pandemic was access to worship services via live video streaming. Joshua also uses his skills in graphic design, web design, and video editing in order to support the various ministries at Emmanuel as they continue to “Move Faith Forward: Power by Innovation”.
Roderick McClanahan
Rev. Roderick McClanahan is a native of Bastrop, Louisiana. He is the son of Irma McClanahan and the late Clarence McClanahan. He accepted Christ as Lord, Savior, and Master at the age of eight at the New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church of Bastrop, Louisiana under the leadership of the late Rev. W.H. Sanders. In May of 1984, he received a calling from God to go and preach the Gospel. With much prayer and communication with God, he acknowledged his calling and preached his initial sermon on September 4, 1984. He was ordained at the New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. Willie Minor, September 21, 1985.
He received his education from the parochial and public schools of Bastrop, Louisiana. He continued his education at the Northeast Louisiana University and the United Theological Seminary, both located in Monroe, Louisiana. He also attended classes under the National Baptist Convention, USA Inc., and the Potomac River Baptist Association.
Rev. McClanahan is the Pastor of the First Missionary Baptist Church of Lexington Park, Maryland where is has served for over twenty-eight years. He is the third Pastor of this historic predominately African American Church which has been in St. Mary’s County for over sixty seven years. He also serves as an officer with the National Capital Baptist Convention as the Director of Evangelism.
Tammie Terry
Min. Tammie Terry was born and raised in the Chicago-land area. She started her work with youth in ministry and her personal life 1997. In 2001 she was licensed as a Minister of the Gospel and continued to work as a Youth Director. She relocated to Maryland in 2013 where she continues her work in the Human Social Service Field at DC Government Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS).
In 2015 Min. Tammie joined the New Commandment Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Stephen E. Tucker, Pastor. She currently serves as the Youth and Young Adult Minister. In 2021 Min. Tammie was appointed the Children and Youth Director of The National Capital Baptist Convention and the Congress of National Capital Christian Education of Washington DC and Vicinity.
Min. Terry is an alumnus of Western Illinois University where she received Bachelor’s degrees in both History and English. She later received a Master’s degree in Public Administration, (MPA). Being a mother of six and grandmother of six is one of the greatest honors of life.
In 2020 Min. Terry begin publicly speaking as Amplified Voice, an Inspirational Speaker on Social Media Platforms including YouTube. She also became the host of the morning show “Good Morning Sunshine” with ReStart America. Min. Terry is devoted to being a positive influence in the lives of those she comes into contact with in a daily basis. On March 8, 2022 Min. Terry published as one of the contributing writers in the Women’s History Month Edition of She ROCKS It Magazine sharing HERSTORY “The Weight of it All”, which led to her being one of three guest panelists for their I AM SHE Event on March 13, 2022.
James F. Harris, Jr.
Minister James Harris, Jr. is a 27 years old native of Charles County. At New Life Missionary Baptist Church, Minister Harris leads the youth and media ministries. He serves the community, as a mental health professional, with the Charles County public schools system. He received a bachelor’s in hospitality management from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He also received a Masters degree in School Counseling from Bowie State University. He is currently taking classes toward a Certificate in Ministry from Kingdom Covenant Bible Institute. By God’s love, grace, and standards, Minister Harris has a passion for seeing people set free. He seeks to do God’s Will and spread the love of Jesus Christ to all peoples.
