Bible Academy 

Good Shepherd Baptist Church Bible Academy
1714 Olive Road – Augusta, GA 30904

(706) 733- 0341

Rev. Dr. Clarence Moore, Pastor
Dr. Roberta J. Hatcher, CLS Dean
Rev. Rhonda Daigs, Dean of Records
Lakeischa Murphy, Registrar

In-Person and Online Bible Academy Courses at Good Shepherd Baptist Church
(Note: HYBRID courses will be in-person at the church and online via Zoom)

March 9, 2026 through May 31, 2026

ABOUT US: The Bible Academy is a church-based Christian Leadership School that was organized in 1999 and is nationally accredited through the Sunday School Publishing Board of the
National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. All participants will receive a national course card upon completion of class sessions and the required work. Students may take courses for spiritual
enhancement or work toward a national Diploma of Christian Education through the Christian Educators program (CCEP), which is offered through the Bible Academy. The Registration fee is
$25.00 per course. Contact Dean Roberta J. Hatcher or Dean of Record, Rev. Rhonda Daigs at christed@goodshepherdaugusta.org or visit www.sspbnbc.com for more information regarding the
CCEP.

Textbooks may be ordered from https://www.sspbnbc.com/ or https://www.amazon.com/

Church closed: April 3rd, May 25th
REVIVAL: May 18-20, 2026


Fall 2025 Student Evaluation Form


STEP 1: Bible Academy Course Descriptions and Schedules for Spring 2026 





2023 – Creative Ways of Teaching
Instructor: Sis. Sandra Thomas

Assist teachers in discovering innovative ways to teach that lead to transformed
students’ lives, and in discovering new ways of teaching that will include learning
behavior and strategies of student learning and behavior.


Dates: Saturdays, May 2, 9, 16, and 31
 9:00 am – 11:30 am


3007 – History of Baptists (CCEP)
Instructor: Rev. Bernard Simmons

Examine the roots of the Baptist faith.  Student will study the historical development of the Baptist denomination.


Dates: Thursdays, Apr 29, May 7, 14, 21, 28
6:00 pm– 8:00 pm



3008 – Theology and History of Christianity (CCEP)
Instructor: Dr. Henry Baptiste

Outline the development of the Christian movement from the beginning of Jesus’ ministry on Earth to present times.  Focus on the history, theology, culture, and times that enable Christianity to develop and grow.  Prominent persons who influenced the Christian movement will be identified.

Dates: Thursdays, March 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

4012 – The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit (COPP)
Instructor: Rev. Rhonda Daigs (HYBRID)

Study the person and work of the Holy Spirit.  A thorough look at the corresponding doctrines that influence our understanding of the work of the Holy Spirit. Identify this doctrine of the church with a holistic understanding of salvation, with special emphases on justification, redemption, and sanctification.

Dates: Mondays, March 9, 16, 23, April 6, 13 
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

4014 – The Doctrine of Prayer:
Instructor : Rev. Dr. Craig Beasley (HYBRID)

Teach on the fundamental purpose, principles, and power of prayer.  Understand prayer as the channel of communication of the believer to God the Father.

Dates: Saturdays, March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25 
9:00 am -11:00 am




9005 – Writing Techniques II (CCEP)
Instructor: Elizabeth Johnson

Focus on the Certificate of progress program writing requirements for Phase 3. Emphasis will be placed on the writing documented research and the development of other skills necessary to complete the writing assignments in the phase.  Help introduce the students to the library and the use of reference materials.

Dates: Thursdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 
6:00 pm– 8:00 pm

9008 – Public Speaking: Rev. Millicent E. West
Instructor : Rev. Millicent E. West

Identify the process and principles for writing speeches and delivering them in public.  Relay basic verbal and nonverbal communications skills that will enable the students to effectively communicate with audiences of all sizes.

Dates: Dates: Thursdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 
6:00 pm– 8:00 pm

9024 – Technology in the Life of the Church
Instructor : Gwendolyn Watts

This course will provide an introductory training on how to use the latest technology in Christian ministry.  
Students will be introduced to presentation apps (PowerPoint and Keynote), database apps
(Excel, Numbers, Access) social media apps (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)
and other learning management systems (Thinkific, Google Classroom, etc.).

Dates: Tuesdays, April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19 
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm



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