Essentials is an ongoing Sunday school class designed for visitors who wish to learn more about Covenant. This class addresses our distinctive life, doctrine, and worship as a Presbyterian and Reformed church, built upon God's Word. Essentials is taught by our Executive Pastor and repeats every semester. Each Essentials class opens with a sermon discussion and frequently introduces an officer, ministry leader, or staff member.
2023 Essentials Class Schedule
| Date | Theology | Teacher | Elder/Leader | Topic |
| 01/15 | Authoritative Word | Jake Bennett | Adam Sanders | Presbyterianism (Polity & Courts) |
| 01/22 | The Biblical Story | Jake Bennett | Danny Grant | A Brief History of CPC |
| 01/29 | The Triune God | Jake Bennett | Todd Smith | The Elder (Role/Responsibility) |
| 02/05 | Who is Jesus? | Jake Bennett | Tracy Wright | What is Worship? |
| 02/12 | Justification | Jake Bennett | Jay Fowler | The Role of Men's Ministry |
| 02/19 | Sanctification | Eric Mullinax | Bev Fowler | The Role of Women's Ministry |
| 02/26 | Glorification | Jake Bennett | Becky Pearce | Shelby Next and Logistics at CPC |
| 03/05 | Mission Awareness Week | |||
| 03/12 | Covenant Theology I | Jake Bennett | John Wykoff | The Role of Music Ministry |
| 03/19 | Covenant Theology II | Jake Bennett | Mike Mason | The Deacon (Role/Responsibility) |
| 03/26 | The Lord's Supper | Jake Bennett | Ryan Hamilton | Key Aspects of Youth Ministry |
| 04/02 | Baptism | Jake Bennett | Nick Lazor | Ways to Serve at CPC |
| 04/09 | No Sunday School (Easter) | |||
| 04/16 | Calvinism I | Jake Bennett | Sara Southard | Key Aspects of Children's Ministry |
| 04/23 | Calvinism II | Jake Bennett | Mike Walker | The Importance of Shepherding |
| 04/30 | Ancient Church History | Dan Steere | John Spalding | Mercy Ministry |
| 05/07 | Reform Church History | Dan Steere | Rex Wagner | Spiritual Gifts & Service at CPC |
| 05/14 | PCA History | Jake Bennett | Jon Harris | The Importance of Sunday School |