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The Biblical Literacy class guides learners through Scripture with clarity and depth, offering historical and cultural context, key linguistic insights, theological themes, and practical application. Drawing on more than two decades of teaching, the course is supported by downloadable videos, podcasts, and PowerPoint resources with maps, charts, timelines, and study notes. While the class is central, it is only one way Mark advances biblical literacy. Mark is also the founder of the Lanier Archaeology program at Lipscomb University and the academic libraries and learning centers in Houston and Oxford, which extend learning beyond the classroom through lectures, research, and scholarship. Above all, these efforts reflect Mark’s desire to share the good news and to help others encounter the beauty, grace, and truth of God through Scripture.
Who is Mark Lanier?
Mark is a practicing attorney who also holds a B.A. in Biblical Languages from David Lipscomb University. He is both a committed student of Scripture and an excellent communicator of its truths. He has been teaching this class since 2003. He also founded The Lanier Theological LIbrary, a Houston resource that is one of the top theological research libraries in the world.
About Biblical Literacy
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Champion Forest in Houston, Texas—led by Pastor Jarrett Stephens—is a vibrant, multigenerational congregation committed to grounding believers in God’s Word. One of its cornerstone discipleship offerings is Biblical Literacy, taught every Sunday from 9:30–10:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center (FLC). The class provides clear, contextual teaching designed to help participants understand and apply Scripture, and it reaches an even wider audience through a live stream on YouTube each week.
Brent Johnson Minister
Brent Johnson serves as Pastor to Biblical-Literacy at Champion Forest Church, where he also sends a weekday class email to keep the community connected and engaged. A Dallas native, he holds degrees from Baylor University and Southwestern Seminary in Speech/Telecommunication and Biblical Languages. Brent roles spanning as a pastor include student ministry, media, music, and adult education, bringing a deep passion for studying and teaching God’s Word.
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