ALUMNI

Whether you are currently enrolled and actively taking classes at our Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary, or you have taken courses and/or graduated with us in the past, we are blessed to have you as part of our alumni family.

The Alumni Association, Faith Partners, and Social Media provide ways for CBCS colleagues and graduates to ‘stay connected’ and fellowship with each other.

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION:

 

MEET THE CHESAPEAKE BIBLE COLLEGE & SEMINARY ALUMNI TEAM

Rev. Dr. Sophonia D. Thurston

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 Swanson

Elder Leon E. Swanson

Vice President of the CBCS Alumni Association

Email: bema.caya@hotmail.com

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.

BECOME A FAITH PARTNER WITH CBCS:

What does it mean to be a ‘faith partner’ with Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary as an alumni member?

 

1. It becomes an on-going part of your ministry.

2. Help keep CBCS funded and creating new curriculum.

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

4. Help keep classes affordable.

5. Help spread the word about CBCS and increase enrollment.

6. Stay in touch through e-mail (we want to know what God is doing in your area).

7. Keep up with CBCS through social media, newsletters, and the website.

8. Help spread the word and support CBCS by purchasing t-shirts and class rings that help market the college.

STAY CONNECTED:

Whether you’ve taken a course or earned a certificate/degree, you are a member of the Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary family.  We are here to serve you.  We encourage you to contact us and share what God is doing in your ministry!

Please take a moment to submit your contact information via whichever method is most convenient to you.

CONNECT WITH US:

Academic Headquarters & Registrars Offices
Main Switchboard: 410-634-9005
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Eastern Time

General Inquiries by Email
Info@ChesapeakeBibleCollege.com

Office of the Academic Executive Vice President
Dr. Ed Connatser
Dr.Ed.Connatser@ChesapeakeBibleCollege.com

Office of Financial Affairs
Deborah Raffer
FinancialOffice@ChesapeakeBibleCollege.com

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ALUMNI

Whether you are currently enrolled and actively taking classes at our Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary, or you have taken courses and/or graduated with us in the past, we are blessed to have you as part of our alumni family.

The Alumni Association, Faith Partners, and Social Media provide ways for CBCS colleagues and graduates to ‘stay connected’ and fellowship with each other.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION:

MEET THE CHESAPEAKE BIBLE COLLEGE & SEMINARY ALUMNI TEAM

Rev. Dr. Sophonia D. Thurston

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 Swanson

Elder Leon E. Swanson

Vice President of the CBCS Alumni Association

Email: bema.caya@hotmail.com

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.

BECOME A FAITH PARTNER WITH CBCS:

What does it mean to be a ‘faith partner’ with Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary as an alumni member?

 

1. It becomes an on-going part of your ministry.

2. Help keep CBCS funded and creating new curriculum.

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

4. Help keep classes affordable.

5. Help spread the word about CBCS and increase enrollment.

6. Stay in touch through e-mail (we want to know what God is doing in your area).

7. Keep up with CBCS through social media, newsletters, and the website.

8. Help spread the word and support CBCS by purchasing t-shirts and class rings that help market the college.

STAY CONNECTED:

Whether you’ve taken a course or earned a certificate/degree, you are a member of the Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary family.  We are here to serve you.  We encourage you to contact us and share what God is doing in your ministry!

Please take a moment to submit your contact information via whichever method is most convenient to you.

CONNECT WITH US:

Academic Headquarters & Registrars Offices

Main Switchboard: 410-634-9005

Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Eastern Time

General Inquiries by Email
Info@ChesapeakeBibleCollege.com

Office of the Academic
Executive Vice President

Dr. Ed Connatser
Dr.Ed.Connatser@ChesapeakeBibleCollege.com

Office of Financial Affairs
Deborah Raffer
FinancialOffice@ChesapeakeBibleCollege.com

UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFO:

Name