The Fullness Academy is intended to provide a framework for Christian thought and practice in these four areas: 

1. Learning how to appreciate and engage the genres of scripture (Biblical Studies)
2. Exploring some of the historic confessions of the church (Christian Theology)
3. Diagnosing the cultural moment and living as faithful exiles in these times (Cultural Apologetics)
4. Participatory living as Christ’s disciples through the prayer-filled life, the virtuous life, the Spirit-empowered life, the compassionate life, the word-centered life, and the “every-day-holy” life (Spiritual Formation)



• Classes meet throughout the year, usually with a 3-4 week break in between
• Classes meet weekly for six weeks
• Thursday nights at Fullness Church, 6:15-7:30PM
• Be sure to register beforehand (see registration below)

UPCOMING CLASSES

Cultural Apologetics

October 9th-November 13th, Late Fall 2025

Taught by Scott Shoop

Spiritual Formation

February 5th-March 12th, Early Spring

Taught by Gabriel Hughes

Class TBA

April 9th-May 14th, Late Spring

Taught by TBA

CULTURAL APOLOGETICS

Description: Cultural Apologetics strives to show that the story of the gospel is not only true but also good and beautiful. This class is an interactive course that explores cultural apologetics for the purpose of equipping God’s people to more effectively speak about the story of the gospel to those around them. We will look at our need for cultural apologetics in this moment, try to understand people as more than merely brains to argued with, examine the dominant social imaginaries of our modern, Western culture, and see the need for the local church in this practice. Along the way, we will benefit from the guidance of wise voices, both ancient and modern, to help us as we seek to display the truth, goodness and beauty of the gospel to a post-Christian world. 

Instructor: Scott Shoop

• Master of Divinity, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
• Master of Theological Studies, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
• Master of Arts in Apologetics, Birmingham Theological Seminary
• Bachelor of Arts in History, University of Alabama at Birmingham 

Location: Fellowship Hall

Start Date: Thursday, October 9th (Final class on November 13th)

Times & Frequency: Classes will be Thursday nights from 6:15-7:30pm

Joining: Those that are 18 or older are welcome to join

Cost: The cost to participate is $30 per class. This goes towards covering the student's textbook, handouts, and program costs (scholarships are available).

For more information email Gabriel Hughes at ghughes@fullnesscf.org

Sign-Up Deadline: August 10th

The cost for our next course is $30.