All Spring 2006 classes have concluded.  For information regarding upcoming classes or potential classes, please contact Dr. James Hagwood at jhagwood1@aol.com or tomstudy@inteliport.com

Another option is the Providence Bible College and Theological Seminary where students can earn either an associate, bachelor, masters, or doctorate degree.  Contact Bill Ralph at 252-232-3662.  Bill lives in Moyock and is one of the professors.  For pastors who need to complete a bachelor’s degree, Chowan University has an excellent tuition rate for full-time pastors.  If interested, contact professor J. Brabban at brabbj@chowan.edu

February 24-25, Friday night and Saturday at First Flight High School, Kitty Hawk.  LEADERS: Alex McFarland, Focus on the Family and John Michael Clement, Worship Leader.  This mega youth conference is sponsored by the Nags Head Church.  Registration and information at www.nagsheadchurch.org or call Andy Lawrenson at 252-441-7548, or e-mail Andy at youth@nagsheadchurch.org.  

March 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lee Memorial Baptist Church in Chesapeake, VA, just minutes from Chesapeake Square Mall (easy access off 664).  LEADER: Josh Hunt     Cost: $20. March 9, 7-9 p.m.  Disciplemaking Teachers.  LEADER: Josh Hunt   Cost: $20 or $30 for both. March 9, 7-9 p.m.  KIDTEACH.  LEADER: Missy Hunt    Cost: $10. For registration or more information contact the Norfolk Baptist Association, 757-938-9793 

March 23-24 at the South Roanoke Association in Greenville.  LEADERS: Bob and Carla Lowman.  For more information contact the South Roanoke office at 252-756-4332.

March 24-25, Friday night and Saturday at Corinth Baptist Church in Elizabeth City.  LEADERS: Jeff and Debby McElroy, nationally known marriage conference leaders.  To register or get more information contact David Turner, dturner@corinthbaptist.com or 252-335-7287.  Cost: $60 per couple.

Saturday, May 6 at 6 p.m. at Sandy Run Baptist Church in Roxobel.  Featured speaker is Pam Morgan of Moms in Touch, and interdenominational prayer group for children and their schools. Cost is $10, and tickets can be purchased at Southern Bank in Roxobel or by calling 252-344-3266. 

Thursday, May 11 from 7 - 9 p.m. at Englewood Baptist Church, 1350 S. Winstead Ave. in Rocky Mount.  This is evangelism training in preparation to the SBC Convention to be held in Greensboro.  To register or get more information, contact Randy Redd at 252-937-8254 or e-mail to randy@englewoodbaptist.com   Training includes Prayer Walking and Personal Evangelism.  The Crossover Website is www.crossovertriad.org  

Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Outer Banks Baptist Church in Kill Devil Hills.  Training in learning how to do face painting, balloon sculpting, button making, jewelry making, and yo yo balloons.  Registration or questions, contact either Aleena Long at along@chowanbaptist.org  252-256-2700 or Greg Wise at info@sailministries.org   or 252-441-1498.  This is free training.

If you have a church group that wants to do some beach ministry this summer, this would be excellent preparation, plus you would get to know the Beach Ministry Staff. 

Monday, May 22, 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Baptist in Tarboro (730 Wilson Street- take exit 485 to Tarboro and take right at second traffic light {Wilson St.}  Church is about 6 blocks on left. Tuesday, May 23 at Immanuel Baptist (on Elm St.) at 6:30 p.m. in Greenville.  Leader is Dr. Bob Lowman, executive director of Metrolina Prayer Network.  The focus of the workshops is to set up strategic prayer ministries in local churches and introduce participants to strategic prayer methods.   For registration, contact the South Roanoke Association at 252-756-4332 or the South Roanoke Association at SRBA@sroanoke.org  

November 4, Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Corinth Baptist Church in Elizabeth City.  The theme is “Getting R.E.A.L. with Sunday School Ministry.”  This will be the major training event for the northeast, provided by our NC Baptist State Convention.  There will be conferences for workers with all age groups from infants to senior adults, plus pastors, staff ministers, and other volunteer leaders in the church. Register with Sheryl Shankles at 800-395-5102, extension 443, or e-mail to sshankles@bscnc.org  For more information, click here.  

Monday, November 6, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Chowan University, Chowan Room (formerly President’s Dining Room).  Study on the letters of John, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John.  Study will be led by Dr. J. Brabban and University staff, and is open to all pastors, staff, wives.  There is no charge, but registration is required.  Please register on-line with Wayne Proctor at twp7nba@yahoo.com or professor Brabban at brabbj@chowan.edu    ... For information about resources for January Bible study click here.