Introducing

Social Justice: Voice for the Voiceless

Free Fall Seminar*

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy” Proverbs 31:8-9

Come and be part of a movement that seeks to not only speak of justice but actively live it out.

  • Join us for a transformative seminar where the powerful principles of Pentecostal Christian faith intersect with the pressing issues of social justice. "Social Justice: Voice for the Voiceless" is not just another seminar; it's an invitation to explore how faith can be a catalyst for positive change in our communities and the world.

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*This class can be used as 3 credit hours towards any SUM degree for $200 dollars for US students. SUM's internationally adjusted rates apply to this class.
Class Requirements: Discussions, Revival Reading, and Reflections.
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.” Luke 4:18-19

Class Details

Session Dates: October 23 - November 26

Weekly Topics*:

  • Week 1: Dr. Page Brooks (Social Justice and Gender Issues)
    October 24 - Tuesday 9am PST
  • Week 2: Dr. Denis Revera (Social Justice and race tensions from a Hispanic perspective)
    October 31 - Tuesday 9am PST
  • Week 3: Prof. Madonna Livingstone (Social Justice: sex trafficking and other issues)
    November 7 - Tuesday 9am PST
  • Week 4: Dr. Albert Clavo (Social Justice from a Global and Asian Perspective)
    November 14 - Tuesday 9am PST
  • Week 5: Dr. Andrew Anane-Asane (Social Justice and Christianity in Africa)
    November 21 - Tuesday 9am PST
This class is free to attend. To receive college credit, $200 for 3 credit hours.
*There will be 5 additional opportunities each week to take the class. (Times confirmed on registration)
Below are the various discussion times:
  • Prof. Anane-Asane (Wed 2pm PST)
  • Dr. Page Brooks (Thu 10am PST)
  • Tiffany Bourg (Thursday 6pm PST)
  • Dr. Paul Fishell (Friday 2pm PST)
  • Prof. Mnemosyn Leema (Friday 2 pm IST) INT only
"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."
Micah 6:8 NIV

Class Speakers

Dr. Page Brooks

Dr. Page Brooks serves as Lead Pastor of Canal Street Church, a multi-ethnic fellowship in New Orleans, LA. He is also the President of the Restoration Initiative for Culture and Community, a non-profit community development institute that promotes reconciliation in the urban area. Dr. Brooks studied at New Orleans Baptist Theological and also completed studies at the University of Stellenbosch (South Africa). Currently he is conducting postdoctoral research at the Vrije University of Amsterdam. His areas of research and writing include theology, culture, urban studies, and Islamic studies. Dr. Brooks has also served as a church planter and Army chaplain, serving one tour in Iraq.

Dr. Dennis Rivera

Dennis J. Rivera serves as the director of the Office of Hispanic and Ethnic Relations of the Assemblies of God. He previously served as the superintendent of the Central District/Distrito Central for 16 years. Prior to serving in this capacity, Dennis pastored in Colorado and Idaho for over 24years. His education includes Biblical Studies from Latin American Bible Institute (LABI), El Paso, Texas; Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministries from Southwestern AG University, Waxahachie, Texas; and Master of Arts in Christian Leadership Studies from Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia.
He is currently enrolled in the doctor of ministry program of study at AGTS in Springfield Missouri. He currently serves as the board chairman for Christ Mission College (CMC), in San Antonio Tx.

Prof. Madonna Livingston

I believe in being an ‘Instrument in the Masters’ hand’. My experience to teach people started with children’s ministry which happened through my practicum ministry training at SUM theological seminary. I have been blessed to teach young people to be equipped and groomed in ministry. Additionally, I work with women who come from non-Christian backgrounds in my community through seminars and counseling to enable them to become Godly mothers empowered to build their families for Christ.

Dr. Albert Clavo

Dr. Albert Clavo was a CPA until God called him to Full Time Ministry in 1991. Dr. Clavo has an MDiv from Fuller Seminary & DMin from Asbury Seminary. Dr. Clavo currently serves as Senior Pastor of Beginnings Church Makati (Philippines). Dr. Clavo has written two books: I JUST WANT: Learning to live a God centered Life and FAITH WALKERS: Men and Women who walked by Faith. Dr. Clavo personal mission statement is to help people from all walks of life and every season of life become fully committed disciples of Jesus. Dr. Clavo has been an adjunct faculty in SUM since 2020. He and his wife Barbara have been married for 30 years and have 3 adult children.

Dr. Andrew Anane-Asane

Dr. Andrew Anane-Asane accepted the Lord Jesus as his Lord and savior in 1978 when he was 19 years. In 1983, he enrolled in the Southern Ghana Bible College to train for ministry and has since served as a founding pastor of different churches in his home country, Ghana, and also here in the US. He served as the academic dean at Southern Ghana Bible College until he moved to the United States in January 2006 to pursue his PhD in in Intercultural Studies and graduated in 2010 at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He serves as the national president and general presbyter of the Ghanaian Assemblies of God Fellowship, USA.

Come and be part of a movement that seeks to not only speak of justice but actively live it out, guided by the principles of Pentecostal Christian faith.

*This class can be used as 3 credit hours towards any SUM degree for $200 dollars for US students. SUM's internationally adjusted rates apply to this class.
Class Requirements: Discussions, Reading, and Reflections.

Fill out the form to learn more