Our Philosophy at CCWC
Catch
“Gather the people together, men and women and little ones, and the stranger who is within your gates, that they may hear, and that they may learn to fear the Lord your God and carefully observe all the words of this law.”
Deuteronomy 31:12
Teach
“The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, that one may avoid the snares of death.”
Proverbs 14:14
Release
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:19-20
Purpose
The purpose of the Christian Education Department is to provide biblically relevant teaching to equip every believer to accomplish the work of the ministry.
Vision
The vision of the Christian Education Department of CCWC is that members would come to know Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord, grow as disciples by studying His Word, learn through application of the scriptures in everyday life, and become equipped to disciple others.
Mission
The mission of the Christian Education Department of CCWC is to provide Sunday classes and learning opportunities for all ages, genders, and group classifications (couples, college students, new disciples, etc.) by doing the following:
- Evangelizing the lost (Matthew 28:18-20)
- Guiding believers in Christian growth (2 Timothy 2:15)
- Teaching believers that Christianity operates in every area of life (Acts 17:11)
- Producing change in the thinking and behavior of all (Matthew 7:24-27; Romans 12:2)
- Making disciples (Matthew 28:18-20)
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Pastor's Message
It is my privilege to serve you as lead teacher of the Word of God here at CCWC. I do not take this opportunity lightly and value my responsibility to rightly divide the Word of Truth for those under my pastoral leadership in this ministry.
Given the educational climate of our day, it is imperative that we spend time in daily Bible study. I believe the home is the place where Christian Education begins. According to Deuteronomy 11:18-19 “You shall therefore lay up these words of mine in your heart and in your soul, and you shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall teach them to your children, talking of them when you are sitting in your house, and when you are walking by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.” In other words, the Word of God was to be the principal means of instruction for ourselves and for our children to ensure a spiritual heritage. Jesus Christ gave us a command to practice these principles in love. “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind” (Mt. 22:37). He also gave us a second command to “love our neighbor as yourself” (Mt. 22:39). It is my understanding that God has given His church “pastors and teachers” with a purpose for providing clear instruction from the Word of God. For the children we teach, this instruction is only to agree with what the disciple is already learning in the home from their parent(s). This is the means by which the Gospel is spread throughout our communities and influences every facet of our lives and the lives of those around us. Our methodology is simple “Catch, Teach, Release.” As we apply these methods in our own lives, we become better capable of making these applicable in the teaching moment. As a teacher, I encourage you to “study to show yourself approved unto God” (2 Tim. 2:15). Take advantage of every opportunity to increase your capacity to become wise in handling the Word of Truth. By doing this, and praying that the Spirit guide the knowledge obtained, you will be better capable of providing lessons that make a lasting impact upon those you instruct
In the words of Howard Hendricks: “The key is not what you do for God but what you allow Him to do through you. God wants to use you as His catalyst – as you let him transform and renew your thinking, you’ll be ready for His use. Are you willing to pay the price for development? Effective teaching isn’t available at any bargain basement sale.” May we teach to change lives with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ while being changed into His image.
In His Service,
Marwin C. Reeves, Jr.
Senior Pastor