This course is the branch of theology which deals with ultimate or final things. Biblical views of the rapture, tribulation, millennium, judgment, the new heavens and earth, and our final state will be discussed.
March 1, 2025
Text Book:
Our Destiny
Edition: Stanley Horton
ISBN: 9780882432465
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Professor:
Dr. Andrew Templeton
Ordained Minister | B.A., Lee University | M.Div. & D.Min., Asbury Theological Seminary
- Former Associate Pastor, Lead Pastor, Presbyter
- Currently serves as Lead Pastor, First A/G, Sweetwater
This course provides a practical study of Paul’s letter to the Romans. It deals with the background of the book and its relationship to the rest of the Pauline writings.
October 3-4, 2025
Romans: An Introduction and Commentary (Tyndale New Testament Commentaries, Volume 6)
Edition: F.F. Bruce (2008)
ISBN: 9780830842360
Professor:
Jill Moltumyr
Ordained Minister | B.S., Music, North Central University | M.A., Liberty University

This course is a study of the biblical theology of Acts with an emphasis on the historical development of the church and the continuing supernatural role of the Holy Spirit in the church.
November 7-8, 2025
Text Book:
Acts: Logion Commentary
Edition: Stanley Horton
ISBN: 9781607311393
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Professor:
Tony Thompson - Ordained Minister; Global University and School of Christ, Beaumont, TX
Served as Associate and Senior Pastor, Presbyter
Currently serves as Pastor of Cross Park A/G, Bristol
This course is a theological and practical study of fulfilling the Great Commission of taking the Gospel to the world.
December 5-6, 2025
Text Book:
Tell Someone: You Can Share the Good News
Edition: Greg Laurie
ISBN: 9781433690143
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Professor:
Jon Fontanez
Ordained Minister | B.A., Lee University
- Lead Pastor, Life Assembly, Johnson City, TN
- Former pastor in TN and OK; experienced educator and administrator
- Holds M.A. and Ed.S. in Instructional Leadership
- Married to Michelle; three adult children

This is an introductory course in the science of missions. It surveys the theology, history and methods of Christian missions, in general and within the Assemblies of God, with special emphasis on the role of the Holy Spirit in missions today.
January 9-10, 2026
Text Book:
Missions in the Age of the Spirit
Edition: John York - January 2000
ISBN: 9780882434643
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Professor:
Don Cartledge
Ordained Minister | B.A., Central Bible College | M.A., AGTS
- TNMN missionary since 1981 (Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba)
- Former Bible Institute Director; University Professor
- Led Intercultural Studies at Valley Forge University and Cuba AG
This course provides a practical understanding of the development, preparation and delivery of sermons.
February 6-7, 2026
Text Book:
Anointed Expository Preaching
Edition: Stephen Olford
ISBN: 9780805431292
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Professor:
Ian Shaw
Ordained Minister | M.A., Lee University (Youth & Family Ministry)
- Presbyter of Chattanooga Section, TN Ministry Network
- Lead Pastor and Church Planter, C4 Church, since 2009
- Passionate about missions, real relationships, and strong coffee

A study devoted to the biblical resolution of conflict with others and in the local church. The lordship of Jesus Christ and His methodology in resolving conflict form the basis of this study.
March 12-13, 2026
Text Book:
The Peacemaker
Edition: Ken Sande - 2003
ISBN: 9780801064852
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Professor:
Carmen Lastoria
This course will offer biblically based leadership insights that are practical and that can be used as we lead others in their Christian development and church ministry.
April 10-11, 2026
Text Book:
21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
Edition: John Maxwell (10 th Anniv. Edition)
ISBN: 9780785288374
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Professor:
Nick Serban III
Ordained Minister | B.S., Valley Forge University
This course is a study of Paul's writings to the local church with emphasis on Doctrine and personal lifestyle application from Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon.
May 15-16, 2026
Be Rich - Ephesians AND Be Complete - Colossians
Edition: Weirsbe (2009) / Weirsbe (2008)
ISBN: 9781434767325 / 9781434767806
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Professor:
Jill Moltumyr
Ordained Minister | B.S., Music, North Central University | M.A., Liberty University
- Minister’s Care Director, TN Ministry Network
- Executive Pastor, Sweetwater First A/G
