Chris Green Speaks at Fatherhood Academy Support Group Session

Pennsylvania, USA---- Fruitful Life founder, Dr. Chris Green (Hon. Causa) was the main speaker of today's session for the Fatherhood Academy Support Group. These weekly sessions are sponsored by Life Esteem, Inc, for men 18 years and older. This support group is especially helpful for men who are reuniting with their families involved in separation or divorce from their family, or simply to improve their parenting skills. 

"We launched tonight's session by talking about the The Process of Success: 8 Key Elements to Fulfilling Purpose," Spiritual Life Coach and Minister Chris explained. "The conversation was so engaging that we only made it through 3 of the 8 elements. That's because this workshop is all about a self inspection; not for tearing men down, but to rebuild, restore and renew them. I felt the conversation was powerful and impactful."

Dr. Nathaniel Gadsden, who leads the weekly outreach, invited Dr. Green to return and continue the Process of Success workshop next week, encouraging the men to spread the word and bring a friend. 

"This discussion about process is real and raw," Chris Green concluded. "And it is revitalizing for men: husbands, fathers, brothers and sons. I look forward to this opportunity to serve Dr. Gadsden and work with the men in this community."

Editor's Notes:

Chris (and Carol) Green are authors, life educators, entrepreneurs, certified master CARE-Ready life coaches, leadership consultants, songwriters, poets, compassionate listeners, ordained ministers, traditional marriage and  family advisers, conflict resolution mediators, holistic wellness promoters, and human value advocates.

 

With over 30 years of urban community outreach experience, today they focus most of their energy and efforts connecting with local and international leaders who desire to make a meaningful impact when working in under-served and diverse communities. 

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Through their CARE-Ready Leadership initiatives and their proven training models, they retool, equip and empower community, government and education leaders, human service organizers, business visionaries, and neighborhood dreamers, to be much more effective by embracing the principles of CARE-Ready Responding (Civility Awareness with Respect and Empathy) and CARE-Ready  Coaching (Compassionate  Accountability with Respect and Empathy) in their professional and personal lives.

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Their community-supporting initiatives have included hosting free monthly group CARE coaching sessions in an unemployment center, on-call CARE coaching support and CARE-Ready coach training of the staff of a women's homeless shelter, CARE-Ready coach training of mentors in an ex-offenders program, consultation with local service organizations, and collaborating with various community outreach efforts.

 

For their community service, they were inducted in the 2021 World Book of Greatness. They also received the Harambee 2019 Community Leadership Award  and a United Way 2017 Volunteer of the Year Nomination. They received Urban Leadership Awards (2016) and Community Ambassador Awards (2015) from iChange Nations™, and Goodwill Ambassadors of World Peace Awards (2015) as part of the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative to the United Nations through Golden Rule International.​​

 

They have also been the recipients of honorary doctorate degrees (conferred in 2016 and 2018) in Christian Leadership (Chris), Humanities (Carol), and Society & Human Rights (both) to acknowledge their many years of service and significant contributions to society and the field of life coaching.

 

Chris and Carol have been married over 40 years and have raised three sons. They have two daughters-in-law, two grand children, and a host of people throughout the world who call them 'mom and dad'. They make it a priority to give back to the community through their Network of Community Services.

STEP Forward Institute Awards Three Certifications to Fruitful Life's Longest Standing Member

Head Professors Chris and Carol Green presented the first official certifications from the STEP Forward Life Prospectus Institute to the Fruitful Life Learning Community's longest standing member, Mary Dennis. Affectionately known as Mom Dennis, she has earned a Certification in Biblical Foundations, Certification in Ministry and Community Service, and Certification in Family and Community Leadership.

"As we organized our various classes and courses for our online school of community service and ministry we realized Mom Dennis has already attended enough classes through the years to earn certifications," explains Chris Green, "When we explored the attendance records through the years, we calculated that she had already earned three of the four certifications that our Institute offers. She has also earned a certificate of completion in the Community CARE-Ready Responder Training.​"

Mary was presented her Certifications during the live stream broadcast of the Fruitful Life Learning Community on Sunday, May 2, 2021.

Mary Dennis came to Fruitful Life when it began in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in September of 2004. Before coming to Fruitful Life, she served faithfully in Emmanuel Church of God in Christ for over 40 years. Most notably she was known for her service in Intercessory Prayer. She held noon-day prayer gatherings in homes, before it was moved into the church facility. In one of those prayer gatherings, her daughter (Carol) was filled with the Holy Spirit. Little did she know that her daughter would become an ordained minister.

She was an appointed ministry gift to her church, serving in helps and administration. She assisted her sister, the late Willa Mae Barbee in the church’s food bank and served as the church’s secretary. She worked as a manager at Presbyterian Apartments, a complex specifically designed for senior citizens. There, God made her a gift of compassion and encouragement to elderly citizens. She was greatly loved and the residents absolutely hated to see her go when her employment came to an end there.

She has led in Intercessory prayer in Fruitful Life's weekly public gatherings and continues to stand in intercession for this ministry on a daily basis. 

"​It is was also our honor a couple of years ago to acknowledge her many years of service and provide ordination and covering for her ministry appointment in intercessory prayer," concluded Professors Chris Green disclosed during the online ceremony. "At that time we acknowledged her ministry role as a mature elder and servant leader in the Body of Christ. Today we honor and acknowledge her biblical education achievements as well."

Success Through Experience and Process (STEP) Forward Life Prospectus Institute is an online learning, faith-based, non-governmental, Biblical education platform that offers accredited ministry certifications. Students can earn these ministry accredited certifications by watching teaching videos, and completing assignments and/or exams based on their studies. 

Fruitful Life Launches Online Life Education and Ministry Preparation Platform

 

Pennsylvania, USA --- Today, ministry founders, Chris and Carol Green officially launched their online life education and ministry preparation platform known as the STEP Forward Life  Institute.

 

""Our students simply wanted to strengthen their faith, minister to their families, or serve in their communities." Professor Chris shares in giving their big news. "They wanted relevant answers and solutions that work in the real world. They needed a different kind of education."

 

STEP Forward will provide an online learning, faith-based, non-governmental, Biblical and educational platform that offers accredited ministry certifications that can strategically prepare and position students to fulfill  their Kingdom Ambassador roles in relationships, households, careers, business or community outreach initiatives.

 

"We have excellent biblically-based courses that will enable you to set yourself apart as an effective and creative contributor to the success of your community through Searcherdemics™  (Life education that is practical and relevant)," explains Professor Carol, "You can earn certifications through personal study, reading the required materials, accessing videos on demand, and completing assignments and/or exams. We encourage you to consider the STEP Forward Life Institute for your community service and ministry education.”

 

The faculty and instructors include Head Professors Chris and Carol Green, along with team members: Madeline Clark, Certified Faculty and CARE Minister and Pastor of New Zion Agape Fellowship; Mary Dennis, Certified Faculty and Servant Leader, overseeing Intercessory Prayer; Maxine Wright, Certified Faculty and Ministry Leader of Open Arms House of Love; and Alton and Shavaun Jackson, Adjunct Instructors and Ministry Leaders of The Givers of Hope Experience.

 

In addition to their main roster of instructors, STEP Forward also provides guest instructors that include:

 

Dr. Raphael Green, (D.Ed.Min)

Presiding Bishop of Metro Christian Worship Center

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

 

Bishop Paul Veney

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA

 

Frank King, (D.Jur.)

Senior Pastor of Refreshing Waters Worship Center

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

 

Amethyst Roberson, (MA, LPC, NCC)

A R Therapy and Consulting LLC

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

 

John and Kerry Shuey

Kingdom Quest Ministries

Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, USA

"Establishing this online platform is just the first phase of a long-term strategy to collaborate with a team of professionals who have been tasked with redeveloping the economic and educational infrastructure of at least one African country," explains Chris Green. "This institution will help us serve an overlooked demographic locally, nationally and internationally."

 

This online institute was officially endorsed by World Civility leaders, H.E. Sir Dr. Clyde Rivers, who is also the founder and president of I Change Nations.

 

The Life Prospectus educational model was endorsed by the 2020 I Change Nations Educator of the Year, Professor Michal P. Pitzl, who is also the Chancellor of United Graduate College and Seminary International.

 

The STEP Forward Life Institute offers two paths of learning and fulfilling the Biblical text which states: "Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved and tested ....accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth." ---2 Timothy 2:15 

 

1.) Students can begin investing in their future by building academic and spiritual capacity through the Professional Development tract.This is where you can obtain accredited ministry certifications that will give a solid foundation for taking one's place of leadership in the community.

 

2.) At the same time students can begin a tract of Personal Growth and Spiritual Maturity. Although these courses are free of charge, the quality is high because the experience and wisdom of the instructors is tested and proven.

 

"The STEP Forward Life Institute has been in the works for 16 years," Chris and Carol Green concluded. "We believe we were being prepared all along to provide this tangible way to strengthen, equip and empower Believers to do effective works of service in their communities."

Fruitful Life Online Education for Ministry and Community Service Receives Certificate Program Accreditations

Pennsylvania, USA---- United Graduate College and Seminary International (UGCSI) has granted Professors Chris and Carol Green the accreditations necessary for them to launch certificate courses and programs within their new Fruitful Life S.T.E.P Forward: Online Education for Ministry and Community Service. 

S.T.E.P. (Success Through Experience and Process) Forward will be an online distance learning, faith-based, non-governmental, Biblical education platform that offers ministry certifications.  

UGCSI is a Christian Educational Institution that's been equipping leaders within developing countries on the African continent. However, in a special online meeting with its Chief Chancellor, H.E. Sir Clyde Rivers and Chancellor, Professor Michal Pitzl, the Greens and their faculty of instructors were given the official OK to move forward in under-served communities in America.

"Our courses and classes have been approved," declared Prof. Chris Green, "And we are excited that we have the full backing of UGCSI for the certification and training programs that we have produced."

Students will earn their certifications through independent study, accessing videos on demand, reading the required materials, and completing assignments and/or exams.

"We encourage people who don't have access to traditional education systems to consider the STEP Forward for their community ministry training," shares Professor Chris Green, "We have an excellent biblically-based curriculum that will be taught by faculty instructors, adjunct instructors, and guest instructors who have experiencial success in their process with God. Our students will be empowered to become creative contributors to their communities through our Spiritual Wellness-Centered Life Education Education models."

Head Professors Chris and Carol Green are also Vice Chancellors with United Graduate College and Seminary International (UGCSI), where they provide professional development for its global consortium of Searcher Professors. 

The Fruitful Life STEP Forward Education for Ministry and Community Service is moving forward to its official opening in the Spring of 2021.

Chris and Carol Green Inducted in 2021 World Book of Greatness

London, UK ---Chris and Carol Green were inducted in the 2021 World Book of Greatness on Greatness TV.

The World Book of Greatness is the world’s first and only official record of great (yet primarily unknown) people around the world. 

This book is curated by Greatness University, which was founded by Dr. Patrick Businge, EdD, PhD, DFSHC. Greatness University is the world’s first institution dedicated to discovering, developing and delivering greatness in individuals and organizations.

As dedicated greatness creators, GU’s team members, business partners and global ambassadors are always researching, rewarding and celebrating greatness and acknowledging legends, creators, leading lights, masters and icons of greatness in the world.

"We are extremely honored and humbled by this," the Greens commented in response to their induction. "In spite of the challenges of 2020, this year has been absolutely surreal for us. All glory and praise goes to God!"

The Greens were selected for induction because they are the world's leading producers of CARE-Ready Responders and Life CARE Coaches™. They have been teaching and training community, government and education leaders, human service organizers, business visionaries, and neighborhood dreamers how to be much more effective by embracing the principles of CARE (Compassionate Awareness with Respect and Empathy) in their professional and personal lives. They LISTEN to, LIFT up and LAUNCH people. Then they equip and empower them to do the same for others through their coaching and consulting business known as C and C Connections.

Chris and Carol Green are also Vice Chancellors of Administrative Leadership and Professors of Searcher Education at United Graduate College and Seminary International. They each hold Bachelor and Masters degrees in Christian Leadership and they are recipients of honorary doctorates in Christian Leadership (Chris) and Humanities (Carol); as well as honorary doctorates in Society and Human Rights (both).

Last, but not least, they are the founders of the Fruitful Life Network of Ministries which serves, equips and empowers people of Faith through: Fruitful Living, Fruitful Learning and Fruitful Legacy.