ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

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

ATTENTION ALUMNI! Order your CBCS T-Shirt today for $20.00 by calling 410-634-9005, Monday, Tuesday or Thursday, or just click on the order form “HERE”. Fill it out and mail to Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary, 14671 Fox chase Circle, Ridgely, MD 21660

 

You can also order CBCS Alumni Ring by going to www.balfour.com !

The Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary offers both Signet & Standard Rings through Balfour.com For prices and orders, you can contact them Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central time at:

By email: CollegeRings@balfour.com
By phone: 1-877-225-3687

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

1. Help with the continuing existence of CBC&S.

2. Help enhance the college’s ability to offer free classes to those who cannotafford 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 CBC&S graduate, and we did it!”

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ANY OF THE ALUMNI OFFICERS LISTED BELOW.

CBCS ALUMNI OFFICERS

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

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; 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

MEMBER OF THE CBCS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Email: drlw50@gmail.com

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