Welcome to the Southwest Virginia
Christian Leadership Network

Preparing ministers and laypersons in SW Virginia for more effective ministry and leadership
through the Church and in our communities

A Ministry of the Virginia Baptist Mission Board

E-mail: gary.chapman@vbmb.org

Phone: 540.777-3014
Toll-Free: 866.223.9344

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FALL 2009 COLLEGE/MASTERS BIBLE CLASSES
Offered in partnership with The John Leland Center
Classes begin week of August 24 and conclude week of December 14
Fall Reading Days (no classes) week of October 5-11

Diploma Program FAQ's

Masters Program FAQ's

Baptist Student Center, UVa-Wise
BS 145 Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke A study of the life and teachings of Jesus in the synoptic gospels. Instructor: Steve Collins, pastor of Nickelsville Baptist Church. Monday, 6:30-9:20 pm
TP 201 - Christian Theology I Study of the foundations of systematic theology of the Christian church, with emphasis on Christian doctrines such as God, man, creation, sin and evil, etc. Instructor: Michael Moore, pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church. Tuesday, 6:30-9:20 pm

Bonsack Baptist Church, Roanoke
TP 201 - Christian Theology I Study of the foundations of systematic theology of the Christian church, with emphasis on Christian doctrines such as God, man, creation, sin and evil, etc. Instructor: Jim Soderberg, Salem Baptist Church. Tuesday, 6:30-9:20 pm
MS 465 – Formation for Ministry Acquainting students with ministry as a profession and basic skills needed for effective ministry. Instructors: Judy Hetherington, Roanoke Valley Baptist Assn., Gary Chapman, Southwest Virginia Christian Leadership Network. Thursday mornings, 9:30 am – 12:20 pm or Thursday evenings, 6:30-9:20 pm

Lebanon Association Building, Glade Spring
BS 170 – Johannine Literature A study of the Gospel of John, the Epistles of John and the Revelation. Instructor: Chad Johnson, pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church. Monday, 6:30-9:20 pm

First Baptist Church, Nickelsville
BS 145 Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke A study of the life and teachings of Jesus in the synoptic gospels. Instructor: Steve Collins, pastor of Nickelsville Baptist Church. Thursday, 6:30-9:20 pm

Henry County Baptist Association Building, Martinsville
BS 145 Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke A study of the life and teachings of Jesus in the synoptic gospels. Instructor: Mike Hatfield, pastor of Chatham Heights Baptist Church. Monday, 6:30-9:20 pm

FALL 2009 MASTERS CLASSES

Bonsack Baptist Church, Roanoke
BF1502 New Testament Introduction II Focusing on the life of Paul and his letters, the Pastorals, Hebrews, the General epistles, and Revelation. Instructor: Eric Spano, pastor, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Thursday, 6-8 pm.
TP2101 Introduction to Theological Studies A general overview of the tasks and disciplines of theology. Instructor: Bob Hetherington, Roanoke Valley Baptist Assn. Thursday, 8:10-10:10 pm

Tuition for college-level classes: Credit: $375/class Audit: $188
Tuition for Masters classes: Credit: $600/class Audit: $300
(Tuition scholarships for college and Masters classes available for members
of Baptist General Association of Virginia churches)

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In fulfilling its mission, the Christian Leadership Network pursues five strategic initiatives:

1. Provision of Continuing Education Opportunities (both undergraduate and Masters) in SW Virginia. Through a partnership established in fall 2006 with the John Leland Center, our aim is to “bring the campus to you”, providing convenient and affordable study options in locations more available to persons in the region.
2. Ministry can be a lonely calling. Peer Networking can ease those feelings of being out there on your own while providing opportunities to be refreshed and learn from others. A major strategy for the Network is the formation of affinity groups, allowing those involved in ministry to share with and learn from those dealing with similar needs and issues.
3. Life Coaching for ministers and lay leaders.
4. Leadership Resourcing. Along with an Internet website, the Network distributes a periodic e-mail update, Quick Bits , to ministers and lay leaders. In addition to information about upcoming events, the update provides leader training items.
5. The Network, periodically, offers Workshops and Conferences dealing with personal needs and topics related to the “nuts and bolts” of church ministry.

Browse through our WORKSHOP RESOURCE CATALOG
We offer a variety of workshops and resources for churches or associations,
based on their needs and schedule. Just some of what we offer is listed here.
Simply contact the Network and we’ll arrange a date for you to
host a workshop or put you in touch with a resource person!
Note: We can customize workshops to meet your needs.