Welcome to Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary’s Alumni Association!

For 40 years, Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary and its people have have been making a difference for the Kingdom.

Over that time, thousands have studied directly at Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary, and in the true apostolic Great Commission sense, our Graduates and Students have touched the lives of tens of thousands, from all over the world.

Take a moment and get connected – whether you are currently enrolled and actively taking classes at our College, or you have taken courses and/or graduated with us in the past, we welcome you Home to your Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary alumni family.

MEET YOUR CHESAPEAKE BIBLE COLLEGE & SEMINARY ALUMNI TEAM

REV. DR. SOPHONIA D. THURSTON
PRESIDENT OF THE CBCS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Email: Thurstondonsophie@verizon.net

Doctorial & Masters degrees in Theological Studies, Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary (CBCS), graduated with honors; Ordained by The CBCS Presbytery and by The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (AME Zion); Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Strayer University; Certificates in General Bible Studies, Clerical Studies AME Zion Church; Presbytery Member of Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary; Creator of T-N-T Ministries, Nationwide Teleconference, Through the Bible Teachings; Home Church Judah Temple AME Zion, Mitchellville, MD.

Assigned Various Ministerial Duties, Volunteer Patuxent Institution Jessup, MD, Active in my Community Association; Currently work as a Program Manager with the United States Federal Government, Received many Outstanding Service Awards with the U.S. Federal Government.

ELDER LEON E. SWANSON

Master of Pastoral Counseling Degree, Chesapeake Bible College; Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor with National Christian Counselors Association, Sarasota, FL; Bachelor of Christian Ministry Degree, Chesapeake Bible College; Diploma in General Bible Studies, Liberty University; three years Theological Studies, AME Zion Church; presbytery member Chesapeake Bible College; Founder and Director of Bema Outreach Ministries 23 yrs; Director of CAYA Men & Women Fellowships, MD; Ministry Head of The Faith Worker Ministry, Wood stream Church, MD; Overseer of Discipleship Project, P. G. County Correctional Center, MD;

Member of Chaplaincy Support Team, Good News Jail & Prison Ministry; actively/presently involved in prison ministry for 28 years; volunteer Associate Chaplain for three years, D.C. Jail; owner of Bne Elohim Publishing Company; has authored nearly 300 songs; has published three album releases of Christian inspirational music as solo singer; retired as Metrorail Supervisor after 25 years with Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; decorated combat veteran of Vietnam war.

REV. DR. DONALD E. THURSTON
MEMBER OF THE CBCS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Email: Thurstondonsophie@verizon.net

Doctorial & Masters degrees in Theological Studies, Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary (CBCS), graduated with honors; Ordained by The CBCS Presbytery and by The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (AME Zion); Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Strayer University; Certificates in General Bible Studies, Clerical Studies AME Zion Church; Presbytery Member of Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary; Creator of T-N-T Ministries, Nationwide Teleconference, Through the Bible Teachings; Home Church Judah Temple AME Zion, Mitchellville, MD.

Assigned Various Ministerial Duties, Volunteer Patuxent Institution Jessup, MD, Active in my Community Association; Currently employed as an Information Technology Specialist with the U.S. Federal Government, Received many Outstanding Performance Service Awards from the U. S. Federal Government.

PASTOR DR. LORA G. WHITE

Doctor of Theology, Master of Theology Studies (Advanced Standing), Chesapeake Bible College and Seminary, Ridgely, Maryland, Bachelor of Arts, Cheyney University, Cheyney, Pa, Biblical Counseling Studies, Mel Floyd School of Evangelism, Philadelphia., Pa, Biblical Studies Diploma, Gary Whetstone School of Biblical Studies, New Castle, Delaware, Literacy and Evangelism certificate, Rhema Institute, Tulsa Oklahoma.

Studies and certificates in prophetic worship, warfare and intercession: Covenant Church of Pittsburgh, Eagles’ Wings of New York, Christ Church, Montclair, New Jersey and the International Worship Institute, Dallas Texas and Fairless Hills, Pa. Director of Worshippers For God community Flag and Instruments of Worship, Director of Leadership Campus Institute, Biblical instructor at Ebenezer Temple biblical studies, Authored five praise and worship manuals and four leadership/ministerial manuals, 37 years of ministry in song, two live recordings and two studio recordings with local community choirs and bands, 21 years of full time ministry as Senior Pastor at Dwelling Place Worship Center, Philadelphia., Pa

BECOME A FAITH PARTNER WITH CHESAPEAKE BIBLE COLLEGE & SEMINARY

So what does it mean to be a ‘faith partner’ of Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary as a continuing alumni member? For one thing, it becomes an on-going part of your ministry:

1. Help with the continuing existence of CBCS.

2. Help enhance the college’s ability to offer free classes to those who cannot afford to pay (India, Philippines, Nigeria, etc.)

3. Help keep classes low and affordable.

4. The alumni are in a position to spread the word about your college and seminary and help increase enrollment.

5. Can stay in touch through e-mail.

6. Keep up to date as to what’s going on at CBC&S by visiting the college web site and alumni newsletter.

7. Wear the distinctive and unique college ring (that also supports the college) and that acts as a beacon to all and says, “I am a CBCS graduate, and we did it!”

We’re so glad you are part of the Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary family!

Thanks for sharing your college with friends, family and co-workers!  

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CHESAPEAKE BIBLE COLLEGE & SEMINARY CLASS RINGS

The Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary offers both Signet & Standard Rings through Balfour.

For prices and orders, you can visit Balfour.com and enter Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary as School Name.  You may also contact Balfour Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central time at 877-225-3687.