Christian Education Division
Elder Felecia Brown is an anointed woman of God. She serves the Lord with her whole heart. She is single and the youngest of three siblings. She is a church planter, Associate Pastor, and Director of Education here at Imani.
Elder Brown is called to teach the Word of God. Her ministerial preparation has been centered on equipping the saints to perfection and the work of the ministry. Her hearts desire is that all come to know and have a relationship with Christ and to fully function as a member of the Body of Christ. She has been trained as a Precept teacher under Kay Arthur's ministry and is a student at Bethel Seminary, matriculating a Master's in Divinity with emphasis in Pastoral Care. She has also been a keynote and seminar speaker for Christian and professional conferences and ministries.
Professionally, Eld. Brown is a Probation Officer of 20 years. Her current assignment/ministry is supervisor of the Juvenile Intake and Investigations Unit. She has a B.A. in Psychology from UCSD and an M.A. in Marriage and Family Counseling from National University. She is also a credentialed instructor and counselor for the California Community Colleges.
Most of all, she is a woman that loves the Lord Jesus Christ with all of her heart, and with all of her soul, and with all of her mind. She loves the Word of God and His people.
Christian Education Division
The Christian Education Division is comprised of Christian education classes that teach the uncompromising Word of God. The mission of the division is to teach and train believers to become biblically informed and that leaders are developed and God's divine purpose is manifested in the lives of believers. It is important that disciples are made in all nations, introducing believers to Christ, so that they may know Him and become firmly rooted in the Word of God. The following classes are currently being offered through the Christian Education Division:
- New Member Orientation
The orientation is facilitated by the Pastor. The Pastor avails himself to answer any questions and he provides to the new members information regarding the church, denomination, doctrines, general beliefs of the church, and the missions of the church. (Sessions are on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 8:00a.m.).
- Sunday School
The Study is a Sunday morning Bible study in which the classes are divided by ages. The lessons are from the International Bible School lesson for Christian teaching. (Classes are on Sunday mornings at 8:00a.m.)
- New Believer Class
A lesson from the Growing in Christ series, "Lessons on Assurance". The aim of this class is to provide the new believer with a foundation for their salvation. (Classes are every Sunday morning at 8:00a.m. during Sunday School).
- Bible Study 101
The study is approximately 12 months from the Design for Discipleship series. The studies goal is to teach and train disciples. Also, the study teaches the fundamental requirements for being a fully functioning member of the Body of Christ. (Each group study scheduled varies).
- Pastor's Bible Study
This class is a systematic study of the Bible, one book of the Bible at a time, taught by the Pastor. (Classes are every Wednesday at 12:00p.m. and 7:00p.m.).
- Prayer and Bible Band
This is a Bible study/worship service that is interactive. Everyone has the opportunity to participate in all components. The study assists the member with improving their knowledge of scripture relating to day to day practices of one's life. The lesson is developed and published from the Church of God in Christ national headquarters. (The service is every Tuesday at 7:00p.m.).
- Spiritual Growth
The Spiritual Growth class is an orientation of doctrines and the theological foundation for topics such as Baptism, Baptism of the Holy Ghost, Holiness, Regeneration, Justification, Sanctification, the Sovereignty of God, Laying on of Hands, the Grace of God, the Bible, etc. The elders and ministers of the church teach these classes. (Classes are every 1st Saturday of the month at 10:00a.m.).
- Minister's and Leadership training and conferences
Leadership training are on going training for the leaders of the church to become more equipped in ministry. These training sessions consist of a series of classes, weekend workshops, and instructional teachings from the Pastor.
- Tutoring Department
The tutoring department is a church ministry willing and able to assist young and adult students in a multitude of subjects and classes. In addition, this ministry will assist individuals with preparing for standardized tests (SAT, CBEST, CAHSEE), filling out college, scholarship, and financial aid applications, creating resumes and interviewing for a job.
We are available for everyone (Imani members and members of the community) on an appointment basis. Scheduled times are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:30, but special arrangements can be made.