Ron Clark, director of the Summit Christian Leadership Center at Calvary, reports that work is progressing nicely on Calvary’s first full-scale classroom simulation. The simulation offers students the opportunity to experience a “week in the life” of a pastor or staff member at the fictitious Sweetbriar Baptist Church. Sweetbriar Baptist is located in Summitville, Indiana, a town in Carbon County and is facing some challenges since McLain Industries fell on hard times.

Students will spend a week serving in one of the assigned roles while faculty and pastor facilitators observe their work. This enjoyable learning experience provides the seminary with the opportunity to observe the fruits of a Calvary education in students approaching graduation.

The faculty will “test-drive” the simulation in preparation for a January 2008 launch to the student body. Stay tuned as the Summit Center develops more resources for students, alumni, and sister churches.