2025 LEVELING UP
Seeking A Higher Level of Faith, Obedience, and Discipleship in Our Walk With Christ.
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Howard Thurman Bible Institute
HTBI Classes2nd Trimester 2025
Classes Begins May 12th - 14th Register by May 11th |
HTBI Program OverviewThe Howard Thurman Bible Institute offers practical life enrichment classes coupled with advanced biblical studies for persons interested in advancing his or her spiritual growth and knowledge of God.
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Certificate ProgramsTo encourage personal development and spiritual growth, the Howard Thurman Bible Institute offers various Certificate Programs.
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LEVELING UP
Seeking a Higher Level of Faith, Obedience, and Discipleship in Our Walk With Christ.
May 12th - 14th | Meal: 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Classes: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Nightly
Register by May 11th
Register by May 11th
HTBI Class Information
Course Title: The Deacon in the Christian Church
Course Description:
The Deacon class will provide students with an overview of the purpose of the Deacon in the Christian church. The role and service work of the Deacon varies among denominational churches. This class will focus on the role of the Baptist Deacon in general, including, how Deacons are chosen and the qualifications of the Deacon. This course is for those individuals interested in becoming Deacons at FWBC. We will also review the role and service work of the FWBC Deacon.
Instructors:
Deacon Waylan Wallace & Deacon Steven Rodgers
Course Description:
The Deacon class will provide students with an overview of the purpose of the Deacon in the Christian church. The role and service work of the Deacon varies among denominational churches. This class will focus on the role of the Baptist Deacon in general, including, how Deacons are chosen and the qualifications of the Deacon. This course is for those individuals interested in becoming Deacons at FWBC. We will also review the role and service work of the FWBC Deacon.
Instructors:
Deacon Waylan Wallace & Deacon Steven Rodgers
Course Title: Marriage Ministry
Course Description:
Are you seeking a meaningful "pause for the cause" from the demands of daily life and a renewed focus on your love relationship? This three-day course on Black Christian marriage empowers couples to actively cultivate spiritual flourishing by intentionally investing our time, energy, love, and support into one another and the broader Black community. This opportunity to promote, preserve, protect, and prolong Black love provides dedicated time and space for focused attention, encouragement, and valuable resources, reminding couples of the profound reasons behind their saying "I do," not just on their wedding day but every single day. Grounded in Christian faith in principle and practice, each evening will strengthen marriages by providing practical tools and resources for building strong, fulfilling relationships. We will delve into topics such as navigating code-switching and fostering open communication, conflict resolution to achieve unity, embracing holistic, healing intimacy, forgiveness as a path to wholeness, and understanding the influence of family dynamics within the framework of Christian principles, current events, cultural traditions, and communal bonds. If you desire spiritual formation, self-empowerment, and a vibrant social witness that fosters a strong and enduring partnership, we invite you to join Drs. Juan and Stacey Floyd-Thomas. They will guide couples at every stage of their journey, from those newly beginning to those seeking to deepen their established connection or prepare for marriage.
Instructors:
Drs. Juan and Stacey Floyd-Thomas
Course Description:
Are you seeking a meaningful "pause for the cause" from the demands of daily life and a renewed focus on your love relationship? This three-day course on Black Christian marriage empowers couples to actively cultivate spiritual flourishing by intentionally investing our time, energy, love, and support into one another and the broader Black community. This opportunity to promote, preserve, protect, and prolong Black love provides dedicated time and space for focused attention, encouragement, and valuable resources, reminding couples of the profound reasons behind their saying "I do," not just on their wedding day but every single day. Grounded in Christian faith in principle and practice, each evening will strengthen marriages by providing practical tools and resources for building strong, fulfilling relationships. We will delve into topics such as navigating code-switching and fostering open communication, conflict resolution to achieve unity, embracing holistic, healing intimacy, forgiveness as a path to wholeness, and understanding the influence of family dynamics within the framework of Christian principles, current events, cultural traditions, and communal bonds. If you desire spiritual formation, self-empowerment, and a vibrant social witness that fosters a strong and enduring partnership, we invite you to join Drs. Juan and Stacey Floyd-Thomas. They will guide couples at every stage of their journey, from those newly beginning to those seeking to deepen their established connection or prepare for marriage.
Instructors:
Drs. Juan and Stacey Floyd-Thomas
Course Title: Steadfast Minds-Growth for Kids (DISCOVER)
Course Description:
This class will develop self-awareness and a personal growth mindset. It will focus on developing mental resilience, critical thinking skills, and maintaining focus and composure even in challenging situations and external pressures or distractions. Learn how to create actionable steps for implementing resilient practices even at a young age.
Instructor:
Pastor Nerissa Grigsby
Course Description:
This class will develop self-awareness and a personal growth mindset. It will focus on developing mental resilience, critical thinking skills, and maintaining focus and composure even in challenging situations and external pressures or distractions. Learn how to create actionable steps for implementing resilient practices even at a young age.
Instructor:
Pastor Nerissa Grigsby
Course Title: All of Me (CHOSEN)
Course Description:
This course is for teens, grades 6th-12th. As many of us know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so we are taking a holistic approach to discussing and addressing mental health for teens. Each night, we will have a different focus on how to improve mental health in our young people:
Day 1: We will experience mental health in motion; We will exercise, pray & meditate.
Day 2: Healthy eating tips that power the brain: We will learn how to make healthy, quick meals for always-moving people.
Day 3: Our youth will host their Podcast B.A.D. to discuss mental health through their lens and share their coping practices.
Instructor:
Pastor Kea Westbrook
Course Description:
This course is for teens, grades 6th-12th. As many of us know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so we are taking a holistic approach to discussing and addressing mental health for teens. Each night, we will have a different focus on how to improve mental health in our young people:
Day 1: We will experience mental health in motion; We will exercise, pray & meditate.
Day 2: Healthy eating tips that power the brain: We will learn how to make healthy, quick meals for always-moving people.
Day 3: Our youth will host their Podcast B.A.D. to discuss mental health through their lens and share their coping practices.
Instructor:
Pastor Kea Westbrook
Course Title: Christian Theology & Tradition
Course Description:
This course introduces and reintroduces students to Christian theology and the historical context in which our significant doctrines and dogmas were developed. Within the course's systematic and biblical approach to theology, students can explore Historical Theology while connecting its context to the roots and origins of Ancient African Christianity within the Patristic era.
Course outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Articulate the central doctrines of Christianity.
2. Read with competence the tremendous and classic texts of Christianity.
3. Articulate and describe key figures, issues, and developments in Christian history while tracing the historical development of essential doctrines.
4. Analyze the doctrinal approaches of the great Christian theologians and contemporary culture from a biblical and historical basis.
5. Dialogue charitably with others about the key elements of Christian theology.
Instructor:
Pastor Thomas Hayden Garner
Course Description:
This course introduces and reintroduces students to Christian theology and the historical context in which our significant doctrines and dogmas were developed. Within the course's systematic and biblical approach to theology, students can explore Historical Theology while connecting its context to the roots and origins of Ancient African Christianity within the Patristic era.
Course outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Articulate the central doctrines of Christianity.
2. Read with competence the tremendous and classic texts of Christianity.
3. Articulate and describe key figures, issues, and developments in Christian history while tracing the historical development of essential doctrines.
4. Analyze the doctrinal approaches of the great Christian theologians and contemporary culture from a biblical and historical basis.
5. Dialogue charitably with others about the key elements of Christian theology.
Instructor:
Pastor Thomas Hayden Garner
Course Title: Building Your Finances God's Way
Course Description:
This is a faith-based financial management course designed to help individuals align their financial practices with biblical principles. The class covers essential topics such as budgeting, saving, debt reduction, and giving, all framed within stewardship. Participants will learn how to create and manage a budget, plan for future expenses, eliminate debt, and give generously, all while relying on scriptural guidance. Through a combination of lectures, interactive activities, and personal testimonies, this course aims to equip attendees with practical tools and spiritual insights to achieve financial stability and honor God with their financial decisions.
Instructors:
FAIM Ministry Members
Course Description:
This is a faith-based financial management course designed to help individuals align their financial practices with biblical principles. The class covers essential topics such as budgeting, saving, debt reduction, and giving, all framed within stewardship. Participants will learn how to create and manage a budget, plan for future expenses, eliminate debt, and give generously, all while relying on scriptural guidance. Through a combination of lectures, interactive activities, and personal testimonies, this course aims to equip attendees with practical tools and spiritual insights to achieve financial stability and honor God with their financial decisions.
Instructors:
FAIM Ministry Members
Course Title: Christian Education Teacher Leadership Certification (TLC)
Course Description:
This course is designed to prepare and equip ministry servants and leaders to teach and lead at Friendship West. Participants will gain valuable skills and insights to effectively serve in leadership roles within the ministry.
Instructor:
Rev. Sandra Magee
Course Description:
This course is designed to prepare and equip ministry servants and leaders to teach and lead at Friendship West. Participants will gain valuable skills and insights to effectively serve in leadership roles within the ministry.
Instructor:
Rev. Sandra Magee
Course Title: The Power of Prayer Unleashed
Course Description:
This course aims to awaken, deepen, and empower your prayer life. Whether you're new to prayer or want to reignite your spiritual fire, this course will help you gain a better understanding of prayer as a powerful, intimate, and supernatural connection with God.
Instructor:
Minister Stephanie Phillips
Course Description:
This course aims to awaken, deepen, and empower your prayer life. Whether you're new to prayer or want to reignite your spiritual fire, this course will help you gain a better understanding of prayer as a powerful, intimate, and supernatural connection with God.
Instructor:
Minister Stephanie Phillips
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Address:
2020 W. Wheatland Road Dallas, TX 75232 |
Contact Information:
Church: (972) 228-5200 Fax: (972) 228-5201 |