Following the twists and turns of church history can be a complicated task. As a minister in your community, it is essential for you to lead your congregation through some of the topics and questions that come up due to the history of the church. By knowing who has come before you and walking in their footsteps, you can see where you have been and where you are headed. The recommended third course in the PCAFI Advanced Leadership Certificate, Journeying with Our Ancestors: Church History, explores a narrative overview of church history that centers on the Black/African contributions of the church and its implications for modern churches. Join us as we guide you on this journey through church history!

Learning Outcomes

• Identify the historical and theological doctrines of God and Christ that emerged in the early church from a global perspective

• Evaluate the theological effects of a selection of doctrines and their historical development

• Incorporate lessons learned from the early church to a modern ministry context

This course counts toward the PCAFI Advanced Leadership Certificate.

Created in partnership with PCAFI, the Pannell Center, and FULLER Equip.