"Give instruction to a wise man, and he will still be wiser; teach a just man, and he will increase in learning." Proverbs 9:9
Education is a blessing from God and should be enjoyed over the course of our lifetime.
Lifelong Personal Development focuses on three key areas of Christian education, Lay Preaching, Pastoral Ministry and Care, & Systematic Theology.
The goal of our ministry is to provide seminars and courses that will empower and support our church members as they proclaim God's word and provide spiritual nurture and care.
Dr. Pastor Trevor Thomas DMin.
Upcoming Presentations
School of Evangelism Seminars
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Friday evenings 7pm to 9pm​​
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Join seminar on MS Teams:
Meeting ID: 322 058 898 863
Passcode: Mw3Pe9os
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Course Description
Lay Preachers Training
This is a beginners guide to preaching builds a basic level of competency in presenting the Word of God, covering the basics of sermon structure, preparation, and presentation.
Curriculum: click here​
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Advanced Lay Preachers Training
This course develops the preacher from competency to proficiency in presenting the Word of God, covering an understanding the world of young people, biblical genre, and the parables of Jesus.
Curriculum: click here
Pastoral Ministry & Care
Designed for local church Elders this guide to pastoral care, challenges individuals to engage in all aspect of church ministry and to think critically about issues facing church members.
Curriculum: click here
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Systematic Theology
An intense study of Adventist Theology and defending Adventist beliefs in a multifaith & diverse world-view society.
Curriculum: click here
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SEC School of Evangelism
Registration Form click here
Handouts & Resources
General Seminars
​Learning Styles click here
​Bible Translations click here​
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Lay Preachers
​Sermon Structure & Preparation click here
Types of Sermons click here
​Persuasion & Emphasis click here
Biblical Literature click here
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Advanced Lay Preachers
​coming soon
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Pastoral Ministry & Care
Divorce & Remarriage CM p163 - 166
One Humanity click here​
​Church Discipline CM p62 - 73
Unborn Live click here
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Systematic Theology & Apologetic
ST&A Workbook click here
The Doctrine of the Trinity Among Adventists click here​​​
The Trinity click here
​Human Nature, Free Will, & Grace click here
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Resources
​Church Manual click here
Elders handbook click here
​Seventh-day Adventist Believe click here
Sermon Evaluation click here