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Dr. Mario Cuozzo, the music director at First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, presents this basic course on church music with the pastor and his congregation in mind. Instruction is given regarding music personnel, congregational singing, and basic guidelines for music in the church.

The following lessons are included:

[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”The Children’s Ministry” style=”boxed_arrow” size=”md” open=”false” c_id=”.vc_1438032151903″]Mr. Andrew Scheltens, the children’s pastor at First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, presents philosophies and methods of reaching children for Christ.

The following lessons are included:

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Mr. Dan Clubb, Transportation Director at Hyles-Anderson College, contributes over three decades of experience in bus transportation.

The following topics are covered:

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Dr. Bob Marshall, church planter, presents this course on starting and growing an adult Sunday school class.

The following lessons are included:

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Dr. John Francis, Assistant Pastor at First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, gives clear, step-by-step instruction on being a productive bus worker.

The following topics are covered:

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The Nursery course gives instruction on principles and practices in regard to child care in a church ministry. The instructor, Mrs. Gail Merhalski, is a graduate of Bob Jones University, Greenville, South Carolina and has continued her education at the University of Chicago. She earned her Doctor of Religious Education from Carolina Baptist College in 1995. She has had oversight of the nurseries of the First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana for nearly four decades and shares her philosophy and organizational skills in a straightforward and helpful manner.

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Sunday school teachers from First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, provide age-appropriate ideas and techniques for the junior-age, primary-age, and teenage Sunday school departments.

The following topics are covered:

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Practical Survey of the Scriptures is designed to give a general Biblical overview. 20 lessons cover a basic survey of the Old and New Testaments. These courses are intended to give a good Biblical foundation and a better understanding of the Bible to aid in future Bible study. Dr. Mark Bachman has an excellent knowledge of the Bible and presents the truths in a very exciting manner. He brings to light many key thoughts that most do not see on the surface when reading and studying the Bible.

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Mr. Brian Cassada, an assistant pastor at First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, gives a plan for building a military ministry to reach the military for Christ. Under his leadership, the Servicemen’s Ministry at First Baptist Church has seen thousands of military personnel saved. He has also effectively impacted servicemen’s lives through the love that he has demonstrated to them in this ministry.

The following topics are covered in six lessons:

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Dr. Stuart Mason, President of Hyles-Anderson College, teaches core concepts for leaders especially in regard to their relationship with followers.

The following topics are covered in six lessons:

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Bible teacher Mr. Jerod Long provides details and instruction for beginning and developing a Bible study program.

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Pastor Ken Schaap gives foundational information for getting the most out of Bible reading and study.

The following topics are covered in six lessons:

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Mr. Anthony Collins, Activities Director and Music Coordinator at Hyles-Anderson College, details the philosophy behind and the equipment involved in a PA system.

Following are some of the topics covered in eight lessons:

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Dr. Mark Bachman, veteran missionary and missions team leader, outlines the benefits of and guidelines for conducting a missions conference in the local church.

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