ONE School

Quality Education
for All Christians
Resulting in
Immediate Application

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Who We Are

The Ohio NorthEast School of Theology (O.N.E. School) which began in 2020 is a ministry of the

Steel Valley Baptist Association. All classes are taught with the intention to build God’s kingdom

instead of an individual church or a particular denomination; therefore, denominational differences

will not factor in any class. The one exception will be the class on

systematic theology which will follow the statement of faith associated

with the Steel Valley Association. For sure, the Bible is the primary

textbook for all courses.

The primary participants targeted for classes are Christians who want

Bible-college type training on their own level of education, at a slower

pace, and at a very reduced cost. Thus the classes are Biblical, practical,

accessible, and Christ-centered.

The O.N.E. School is directed by Randy Langham who earned his D.Min. at Golden Gate Baptist

Theological Seminary (now known as Gateway Seminary) and his M.Div. at Southwestern Baptist

Theological Seminary.

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Upcoming Course

“Sermon Preparation” led by Dr. Randy Langham

September 13, 2025, 9 am to early afternoon, Lunch provided.

Free Resources

R. Scott Pace, Preaching by the Book: Developing and Delivering Text-Driven Sermons

(to the first 15 who register)

A PDF and/or a printed copy of an overview of the material being presented
A bibliography listing additional resources related to the topics being addressed
Links to helpful websites, including free online courses taught by seminary professors
A door prize for one person.

Topics

Long-range planning, Spirit-led preaching, Text-driven preaching, Hermeneutics, Crafting the message for maximum impact (Introduction, Illustrations, Invitation, etc.), Sermon delivery, and much more. Since we will not be able to go into great depth for each topic, we will provide handouts / PDFs containing a bibliography and links to numerous websites.

Technology regarding video clips, live-streaming, editing messages, and more will be addressed briefly, but will not be a primary emphasis.

The class is available for anyone.

The cost has not yet been determined, but would go towards the lunch.

Some of the Courses already offered

The O.N.E. School has already offered a variety of courses including

Counseling

How to Interpret the Bible Accurately

Evangelism

How to Teach for Life-Change

Systematic Theology (Basic Beliefs)

Making Disciples

Basic New Testament Greek

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Ways Students can Participate

Each Course will contain one or more of the following options. The 12-week classes will contain all

three options.

1) Online using Zoom. People who live out of state or too far from the classroom can watch the classes on their computers using Zoom. These students will still have some interaction with the class instructor and other students. Most students choose this option.

2) Online using YouTube Videos. Most, if not all, of the classes will be recorded and made available on YouTube. Links for the videos will be available only for students of the class.

3) Onsite at First Baptist Church of Girard. This semester we will use the facilities at FBC Girard which are located at 7 E. Kline St., Girard OH 44420. This location will be a part of the live Zoom class.

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Credits

O.N.E. School is not a regionally or ATS accredited program. The distinctive of this school is its accessibility in terms of location, cost, and adaptability to a variety of local contexts. In order to receive college or seminary credit contact the director prior to the course.

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How to Register for Classes

Each type of class may have different requirements to register and be ready for the first session. Contact the director or the office to obtain specifics for that class which might include a syllabus, a listing of required books, computer software, etc.

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Instructors at O.N.E. School