WHAT WE DO
To carry out its functional duties, the Christian Education Board will use various methods and procedures to:
Identify the training needs of the church, including consultation with the Pastor, offices and general congregational surveys.
To develop or assist in the development and implementation of specific Christian Educational programs and activities to meet the training needs of the church; and to evaluate training results in order to refine and improve future training initiatives.
Christian Education
The Christian Education Board at St. Stephens African Methodist Episcopal Church provides general oversight and directions for the total educational programs of the church. Also, the Board will provide guidance and assistance to ministries, and other organizational components of the church in developing and conducting Christian Educational programs and activities.
Christian Education at St. Stephens AME Church is to empower, train, nurture, provide spiritual guidance and teach the congregation how to become committed disciples.
Church School
Mission
God has commanded that we seek Him, learn His ways and live His word. As a ministry focused on God our creator, Christ
our Savior and the Holy Spirit our guide, we endeavor to be a vehicle of preparation for all who desire a closer relationship
with God.
Vision
To reach out and teach all members of the St. Stephens AME Church congregation and reach out to the Essex community
to develop a relationship with God through His son Jesus Christ.