Staff Writers
Staff writers are responsible for writing the
School of Discipleship and Training Institute
curriculum for Shiloh’s Senior, Young Adult,
Adult, and Senior Adult Classes. The Staff
writing team is assigned Biblical passages and
collectively writes the curricula to coincide
with the pastoral vision and church thematic
emphasis. Staff meetings are held on a regular
basis.
New Members Orientation
This class is designed to introduce new members
to the history of Shiloh Baptist Church and the
basics of salvation by faith. Topics discussed
include salvation, water baptism, stewardship,
and the meaning and importance of church
membership. After completion, new members are
presented before the Shiloh congregation to
receive certificates and the right hand of
fellowship.
Baptism Training
This class is designed to introduce baptism
candidates to the meaning of water Baptism and
how baptism impacts their walk with Christ.
Topics discussed include the meaning of water
baptism, the method of water baptism, the
mandate for water baptism, and the mission of
water baptism. Candidates are baptized and
presented before the Shiloh congregation to
receive certificates and the right hand of
fellowship.
Primary – Ages 3-5
This class is designed to introduce children
ages 3-5 to the Bible and Jesus Christ while
teaching them the basics of salvation.
Preliminary Bible knowledge is taught along with
the classic stories of the Bible in an effort to
introduce children to Bible reading.
Juniors – Ages 6-9
This class is designed to teach children ages
6-9 how to read and understand the Bible and
come to know Jesus Christ as the Son of God. An
effort is made to build on the teaching
foundation laid in the earlier curriculum.
Further preliminary Bible knowledge is taught
along with the classic stories of the Bible in
an effort to help children read and begin to
understand the Bible.
Intermediate – Ages 10-13
This class is designed to teach youth ages 10-13
how to read and understand the Bible and come to
know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. An effort
is made to build on the teaching foundation laid
in the earlier curriculum. Basic Bible knowledge
for youth is taught along with how to apply
Biblical stories to their everyday lives.
Teens – Ages 14-18
This class is designed to teach youth ages 14-18
how to read, understand, and apply the Bible to
their daily lives and know Jesus Christ as Lord
and Savior. An effort is made to build on the
teaching foundation laid in the earlier
curriculum. Advanced Bible knowledge for teen
youth is taught in a way that helps them apply
the truths of the Bible to their everyday lives.
Young Adult – Ages 19-35
This class is designed to teach young adults
ages 19-40 how to read, understand, and apply
the Bible to their daily lives and serve Christ
as Lord and Savior. An effort is made to build
on the teaching foundation laid in the earlier
curriculum. Preliminary, basic, and advanced
Bible knowledge for young adults are taught in a
way that helps them apply the Word of God to
their everyday lives.
Adult – Ages 36-60
This class is designed to teach adults ages
36-60 how to read, understand, and apply the
Bible to their daily lives and walk with Christ
as Lord and Savior. An effort is made to build
on the teaching foundation laid in the earlier
curriculum. Preliminary, basic, and advanced
Bible knowledge for adults are taught in a way
that helps them apply the Word of God to their
everyday lives and situations.
Senior Adult – Ages 61 and up
This class is designed to teach senior adults
ages 61 and up how to read, understand, apply, and appreciate the
Bible as they live for Christ as Lord and Savior. An effort is made
to build on the teaching foundation laid in the earlier curriculum.
Preliminary, basic, and advanced Bible knowledge for senior adults
are taught in a way that helps them apply the Word of God to their
everyday lives)