Louisville Campus Rev. Dr. Kevin W. Cosby, Senior Pastor Geneva Nelson, Director of Christian Education
Administrative Offices & Louisville, Kentucky Campus 1018 South 15th Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40210 502-583-6798, ext. 6652 (O) 502-562-9203 (FAX) Sunday School Sundays: 8:15 AM; 9:40 AM; 10:15 AM Classes are held also during the week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays Sunday Worship Times at Louisville Campus: 8 AM; 9:40 AM; and 11:30 AM Midweek Service Wednesday 7 PM Southern Indiana Campus 2701 Veterans Parkway, Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130 812-218-8718, ext. 1300 Sunday School - 9:30 AM Classes are held also during the week on Mondays at 5:30 PM and Thursdays at 11:30 AM Sunday Worship Time at Indiana Campus: 10:45 AM Midweek Service Wednesdays 6:30 PM Hardin County Campus 757 South Woodland Drive, Radcliff, Kentucky 40160 270-390-4671, ext. 1226 Sunday School Sundays: 11:00 AM Sunday Worship Time at Hardin County Campus: 1 PM Midweek Service Tuesdays 7 PM One Church Two States - Three Campuses St. Stephen ONLINE Campus: www.ssclive.tv
From the Pastor s Pen Being a Christian is more than a lifestyle of my God, my Bible, and myself. A significant part of our faith journey involves engaging others as we learn and grow. Sunday school helps us to make the Bible relevant to our lives through shared experiences. Through the connections we make in sharing, we are able to affirm each another and know that we are not alone. Sunday school is a powerful and effective way for us to make the connections we need with fellow believers. In fact, the model of mutual sharing is rooted in God s Word. Genesis 2:18 states: "It is not good for man to be alone." This passage speaks to our fundamental need to form relationships with others in the human community. When Jesus' ministry began, he called 12 disciples to be his primary relational and ministry community. Jesus could have ministered without them, but chose instead to love them, teach them, and pour himself into relationships with them. The apostles continued Jesus' model and formed a community of believers who loved God and loved one another. Despite incredible persecution and against all odds, this motley crew formed small faith communions that shared the gospel and changed the world. God calls us to love, not in an abstract or superficial way, but in a deep, face to face, life-onlife, transformative way which is difficult and inevitably messy. As it was with the Early Church, making faith connections through small group engagement is a way of life for believers, encompassing every area of our lives. Relationships are critical to our pursuit of Jesus, our growth in Christ, and our witness to the Good News. Relational structures like small group Bible study are an integral part of being the church and not simply doing church. There are many ways and approaches to studying God s Word. Praise God that St. Stephen has a variety of options for study to guide you according to the current and relevant paths of your life. Let us pray together that the Holy Spirit will guide you to make powerful spiritual connections through sharing and fellowship as you learn. In Christ, Kevin Cosby Pastor Cosby Senior Pastor
A Challenge from the Director Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ. Acts 5:42 Christianity was never intended to be a solo ride. It finds its most fulfilling and wonderful expression when people live, act and work in community as friends, as brothers and as sisters. Sunday School serves as an extremely important link in your spiritual growth journey. These classes form a family-like center of support and encouragement. There you are able to learn God s truths and put them into practice. You will develop life-long, deep relationships and find a place to serve others in Christ. You will be able to lead others to become disciples. You will find the chance to share the Gospel on a regular basis through mission projects and outreach. We challenge you to make worship and Sunday School a regular part of your week. We encourage you to find the right class for you to plant your life and grow. Take the challenge and join a Sunday school class today!! Questions? You can reach me at 583-6798, ext. 6657 or email me at gnelson@ssclive.org. Or talk with your campus superintendent. Worship and Sunday School are a great starting point for you as you become a Christ-centered disciple. May God bless this great adventure! Geneva Nelson Christian Education Director
Lisa Smith, Executive Superintendent Monday Class 6:30 7:30 p.m. Chapel Bells Ringing Sharon Bell MPR1 This is a warm, friendly, multi-media class, and is open to all ages, both male and female of all ages Wednesday Classes 12 Noon 1 p.m. Generations Rev. Ken Jobst MPR1 This is a warm, friendly, interactive lecture and discussion class that digs into the scriptures. This class is open to all ages, both male and female. Wednesday Classes 6:00 7:00 p.m. Birch Brothers Silas Birch MPR1 All adults. This class is designed for people who are unable to attend a Sunday or Saturday study class. Wisdom Seekers Carolyn Collins, Dr. Erika Collins Room 7 This is a Bible fellowship class for individuals who are seeking wisdom from the Word of God and the practical application of God s word to their lives, developing a strong relationship with God while discovering their purpose and meaning in life.
Thursday Class 1:00 2:00 p.m. Church Folks David Birch, Grace Duncan MPR1 This co-ed class is made up of various age groups and is dedicated to studying deeply the word of God through lively dialogue and group participation. This class fellowship on a weekly basis. Saturday Classes 9:40 10:40 a.m. Faithful Walkers In The Spirit Rev. Omer Middleton Room 307 All Christians are obligated to be faithful walkers. This class strives to do this by faithfully assembling together to pray, study God s word and apply it in our daily lives. We invite you to look no further, stop by and take a walk with the Faithful Walkers Class as the Lord orders our steps. Hilkiah s Find Silas Birch, Loyiso Melisizwe Room 5 This class is for serious Bible scholars wanting to dig deeper in God s word. For those desiring a jump start to their week ahead, this class is looking for you!! If you can be comfortable with your church family and visitors ages 30+ to 60+ - this class is looking for YOU!
Joseph Scott, Superintendent, 8:15 a.m. Session Sunday Classes 8:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Chasing After Jesus Barbara Gibbs Room 2 This class exist to exalt Christ and learn the word of God in a practical manner. If you are 35+ this class could be for you. Disciples of Christ Jay White Room 3 This class exist to exalt Christ and learn the word of God in a practical manner. If you are 35+ this class could be for you. Facing Life With Christ Damon Saunders Room 1 You have found that life comes with problems but no instruction manual as to how to handle problems. We do have an instruction manual called the BIBLE. Come and study from this great book so that you can learn how to face life WITH Christ. This class is for men and women of all ages. God s Faithful Servants Cheri Mills Dance Studio This class is for men and women, young and old anyone who desires to know and serve Christ, the Church and one another. This class is progressive in doing missions and outreach. Grace Case Stallydia Mucker Racquetball Room 1 Are you a grace case? In other words, you would not have made it except for the grace of God? This class is for you. Calling ALL GRACE CASE people!! This is your class.
Heart-2-Heart Ernest Cochran Room 9 This class meets the needs of all adults regardless of age or sex. The purpose of this group is to identify life challenges that affect our daily way of living, and apply biblical principles gained through shared knowledge with others during the class that will assist you in overcoming matters of the heart. I Wanna Be Ready Sandra Colbert Room 7 This class gives adults of all ages the opportunity to fellowship and study God s word alongside others who want to be ready for Jesus return and whatever life may throw at them. This can only be done studying the Word of God! Learning About Jesus Grace Duncan Room 306 This class, for ages 30 and up, thrives in deep study, closer examination of God s word and close interaction with one another. Manhood Adam, Where Are You? Michael Copeland Room 309 This group is designed for men - new and old believers who wish to have a more intimate relationship with Christ and discuss issues common to a man. More About Jesus Kevin Nelson, Shirley Crenshaw Racquetball 2 This class is true to the old school song More about Jesus let me learn, More of His holy will discern; Spirit of God my teacher be, Showing the things of Christ to me. Come and learn more about Jesus with us!
Servants for Christ Alika Wickliffe MPR2 This class gives adults of all ages the opportunity to fellowship and study God s word alongside others who desire a better understanding of what it means to be a servant for Christ. Emphasis is on spiritual growth and development. So Amazing! Adrienne Suggs Room 6 Still I Rise! Raushanah Daniel Room 4 Jesus said, in the world you will have tribulations, but this class will help you to be able to shout Still I Rise in spite of what might come your way! This class is for men and women of all ages. The Power of Love Rhonda Joseph Room 303 This class emphasizes unity and love among believers as students learn together and grow together in a nurtured environment. Tribe of Judah Cornelius Pumphrey Room 8 This class is made up of students of various ages who enjoy studying and fellowshipping together. We study the word of God to better understand the concepts and precepts of the scriptures. Come enjoy studying the Bible and discovering what the lessons have to say about application in our modern culture.
Vessels of Clay Gerina Whethers Room 307 This class is made up of dedicated women ages 24 and up who are committed to in depth study of the Word of God, then applying it to their lives. If that sounds like you...then this is the class. They are looking for YOU! Victory! Paula McCraney Cafe This class is designed for believers who desire to declare the victory in their lives despite what others may think, say or do to try to keep them down. This is done through intense discussion and focuses on student interaction. Believers will have the opportunity to grow and develop as they share their own thoughts while listening to what others have to contribute. Michael Copeland, Superintendent 9:40 a.m. Session Sunday Classes: 9:40 a.m. 11:00 a.m. A Closer Look Jeannette Black Room 6 The goal of the class is to explore the scripture to find instructions for life application. The class is open to all questions that aid believers in gaining a deeper understanding of God s word and develop a closer relationship with Christ. Activate Dwayne Johnson Racquetball 2 This class is open to all ages and encourages members to not just hear the word but to activate it in their lives, neighborhood and workplace. Open discussion is encouraged.
Coffee, Café and Christ Rev. Geneva Nelson, Gail Strange MPR1 This class of mixed ages, and sexes, lives up to its name by fellowshipping in the Café and studying about Christ; and is marked by a genuine friendliness and life application teaching. Come see for yourself. Disciples of Love Doris Todd Room 307 This Bible study class is open to men and women of all ages. Come and study God s word with us. Doers of the Word Lewis Horton Room 2 This class is open to all ages and encourages members to not just hear the word but to do what the word says to do. Open discussion is encouraged. Fresh Anointing Rev. Robert Thomas Room 309 This close-knit class invites you to come and join their family and study God s word with them. For adults of all ages. Good News/Heaven Bound Connie Jackson Room 4 This class is open to all ages and encourages members to share in the Good News that all believers are heaven bound! Come and be a part of this uplifting class. I Can Only Imagine! Joseph Scott Cafe This class is for serious Bible students wanting to dig deeper in God s word. If this describes you, then look no farther, this class is for YOU!
Kindred Spirits Scott Love Room 305 A Sunday school class where members are bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit (Ephesians 4:2). All ages are welcomed! Know What You Believe Kathy Payne, Virgil Todd Room 308 This class is for ages 20 100 and is designed to meet spiritual needs and help student to live a happy life. Nehemiah Michael Baker, Pat Gilbert Room 306 This class motto is not to be hearers of the word but doers of the word, and is for ages 35 and up. P.O.W.E.R. Herbert O Bannon Racquetball Room 1 This adult class is seasoned with seniors conversing on the word of God and seeking godly wisdom to apply to everyday life. Restoration Wilhelmina Berry Room 8 Ages 35 and up are invited to come and join this class. Their purpose is (1) walk in the newness of life in Christ by obtaining the knowledge of God s word; (2) learn to grow in faith and (3) go to the Bible for protection, correction and direction. Revelation Silas Birch Room 7 This Bible Fellowship class believes God wants the cover pulled off HIS concealed word. You are invited to come for one hour of fellowship steeped in God s powerful word. This class is multi-generational and you are invited to come and be a part of the fellowship
Ruth Rev. Tony Parrish Room 1 This class meets the needs of all ages who wish to develop their relationship with the Lord. Strives for Christ Larry George Room 3 As iron sharpens iron so the members of this class learn from one another. Come and share with them, their members are ages 35 and up. Warriors of the Word Sharon Baker, Dr. Larry Lewis, Julius Brown Room 303 This class, for all ages, declares that our weapon is The WORD. They study the word and the promises of the word knowing that the WORD is God! With This Ring David and Linda Johnson Dance Studio This class is for married couples and single persons in a relationship. Their age group is 22 80. Woman to Woman La Kita Stephens Room 9 This class is open to women of all ages who have a desire to learn God word, do God s will, serve one another and the community.
Sunday Classes 10:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. : The Millennials Derrick L. Carr MPR2 This class is designed for young men and young women, ages 18-24, who want to study Biblical solutions to real life problems. Meet on 1nd and 3th Sundays. : The Millennials Rev. Tamron Keith MPR2 This class is designed for young men and young women, ages 25-35, who want to study Biblical solutions to real life problems. Meet on 2nd and 4th Sundays. Sunday Classes 10:25 a.m. 11:25 a.m. Building In Christ Lee Ratliff Room 306 This class is designed for men and women, of various ages, who want to build their lives, the community, the church and help build the Kingdom of God.
Semoise Evans (Children) Lanisha Porter (Youth) Youth and Children s Division Sunday School for Children - We offer classes for infants through 4 years old that meet each Sunday at 8:00 a.m. with age appropriate lessons and activities. We also have three different environments for our older children. Each environment meets at 9:40 a.m. each Sunday for fellowship and lesson in a large group, then break into small groups based on grade. Our children s Sunday School classes are located in the B.J. Miller Educational Wing. Here are the room assignments and details: : Kingdom Kids (Infants) : BJ Miller Babies Room : Kingdom Kids (Toddlers, Potty Trained) : BJ Miller Toddler Room : Kingdom Kids (Preschool) : BJ Miller PreK Room : Kingdom Kids (K-1st Grade) : BJ Miller Room 2 : Kingdom Kids (Grades 2-3) : BJ Miller Room 3 : Kingdom Kids (Grades 4-5) : BJ Miller Room 4 Co-Ed Youth (Grades 6-12) Lanisha Porter BJ Miller Chapel