First Baptist Church of Highland Park

Christian Education Ministry

Introduction of Ministry:
The Christian Education Ministry is one of the primary services to the body of Christ at First Baptist of Highland Park. The Christian Education Ministry is comprehensive, far reaching, and multifaceted inclusive of disciples of all ages. Characterized by its diversity, it offers opportunities for spiritual growth through the identification, use, and development of one's spiritual gifts as well as for Bible study.

Christian Education is done not only through seminars and classes and conferences at FBHP, but also at conferences and conventions around the country in connection with the Progressive National Baptist Convention and the American Baptist Association.

Mission Statement:
The mission of the Christian Education Ministry of First Baptist of Highland Park is to glorify God by using the gifts, talents, and resources of the disciples to develop and enhance their spiritual growth and maturity in Christ.

Rev. Yvonne C. Felton - Director of Christian Education

History:
Christian Education has been an integral part of First Baptist of Highland Park since its inception. The ministry began with the Sunday School which we presently refer to as the Sunday Biblical Institute. Through the years many components of the ministry have been added with the Tutorial Ministry being the most recent. See histories of specific components as described under the heading of Christian Education.

Activities and Services	Coordinators
Couples for Christ	Hugh and Sheila Turner
Crown Financial	Lawrence and Shirley Harper
Discipleship	Vivian Hill and Russell Crawford
Family Film Night	Ole Mae Broadie
Highland Park Academy	Connie Cowley, Academy Principal
New Members	Vacant
Sunday Biblical Institute	Mary Blackburn
Tutoring	Darlene Smith
Vacation Bible School	Patricia Clover
Web Ministry	Walden Woods

Scripture Reference:
11. Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers.
12. Their responsibility is to equip God's people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.
13.This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God's Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ. - Ephesians 4:11-13

Contact & Information:
Ministry Director: Rev. Yvonne C. Felton (301) 773-6655 or yfelton@fbhp.