“I just completed the School of Christ on July 3rd. I’m not sure that I can put into words the effect that it has had on my life.
I am retired, and it took me 10 months to complete the course. I forced myself to do only one lesson at a time, so that I could pray and meditate on it. Even though my desire was to see what the next lesson held.
The depth of the lessons was amazing. The lessons on The Almighty Blood, and The Holy Spirit, were my personal favorites and so thought provoking.
The power of Pastor Clenennen’s preaching and teaching from many years ago, are still so prevalent to todays society, and todays Church. In each lesson, the importance of studying the word, fasting, unity of the Church body, and especially prayer was stressed.
For many years I thought that the Lords Ministry through me was to, and for the local body. Either through teaching, preaching, or Directing of camps. But I now realize that God has called me to do many other things, like Prison/jail ministry, and even ministry in other countries.
I have always stressed to others the importance of a real relationship with Jesus. The SOC has truly cemented that in my life. I discovered that spiritual growth just happens to everyone that experiences the School. I don’t think that I’ll ever be through with the SOC material. I will continue to study it throughout my life.
I personally want to thank the wonderful staff. Pastor Brian, Pastor Robin, Sister Brenda, and Sister Cindy. They were all so helpful and accommodating. Each of them always showed to be Christ-like. Pastor Turnage once said, ‘We all need the Lord to shine a spotlight on our hearts and minds.’ Praise God, that’s what the School did for me.”
It is May 2025 and I just completed the School of Christ. Between work, ministry, and life it took me approximately three years to complete. The impact of the lessons and the depth of the things learned through them has been immeasurable. There is not a doubt this School was and is ordained of God, even down to the order of the lessons. You can feel the growth and expectation as you move from lesson to lesson. It has caused me, inspired me to dig deeper and be more of a student of the Word of God. There is so much to learn and that can be learned. It has birthed a desire in me to be more of a man of prayer than ever, and shown me in greater measure the importance and value of prayer, fasting and study. There is no doubt I will read and reread these lessons and pull from the vast knowledge as I continue on in what God has called me to do.
Darron Howell Testimony
I wanted to thank the School of Christ for the great work they do for so many who want to learn more about the word of God. These classes have had a great impact on my life. I grew up in a church where the Spirit of God would show up and move and bless His people. I got saved when I was about 12 years old; God dealt with that young boy’s heart. I knew then God had a plan and a purpose for my life. I didn’t stay with the Lord as I should have, but on Sept 9th of 2018, I got my life back right with the Lord. Six months later, God filled me with the Holy Ghost. My life has not been the same since Well it took me 45 years to do what God wanted me to do when I was in high school. One of the problems I had was no interest in books or reading them. But this class lit a fire in me like I have never had before. The more Brother Clendennen preached, the more I wanted to learn. In some of the classes, I would sit and read for hours. The Holy Spirit was moving on me, I could feel the power of His Word burning its way into my heart and mind. I encourage anyone looking for a closer walk with God to take this course. I know it will open your eyes to see the world we live in, in a different light. These past months or so God has been cutting everything away in my life that’s not Christ. The Holy Ghost spoke to me and He said anything that doesn’t fit in that form of Christ must be cut away. He is not going to let us bring anything of this world into the next. I want to thank Brother Brian Larsen for giving me a chance to share what God has done for me through this School of Christ.