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You’re Invited to Grow in Your Faith and Become more like Jesus.
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See more of God’s work in your everyday life and relationships. Better express what you believe for yourself and those who want to know. Develop closer Christ-centered relationships in tight focused gatherings, and get equipped to become a more effective mentor, creator, leader, partner, parent, and friend.
Courses for Fall 2026
Sundays | September 13, 20, and 27 | 6-7pm
Choose from one of these 3 classes:
“It’s Not all Doom and Gloom: Message of Hope in the Minor Prophets”
“Why Did Jesus Have to be Crucified: The Many Ways Christians have Understood the Cross”
“Powerful Parenting in an Ever-Changing World”
Biblical Literacy
It’s Not All Doom and Gloom: Messages of Hope in the Minor Prophets
Janie Jeter
The Minor Prophets are minor only as to the length of the books of the Bible that preserve their words, not in importance. They are among those called by God to speak his words to his people, calling them back to covenant faithfulness. Their clarity about what God desires for his people and how his people instead lived led them to warn of judgment – yet that is by no means the whole of their message! We will hear wonderful words of hope spoken by prophets in Israel and in Judah and during the post-exilic period, considering their immediate contexts, their significance throughout history, and their meaning in our lives.
Spiritual Formation and Theology
Why Did Jesus Have to Be Crucified: The Many Ways Christians have Understood the Cross
Dr. Joe Skillen
What does it mean to say that Jesus saves us? For centuries, Christians have wrestled with the meaning of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection and how they reconcile us to God and transform our lives. In this three-week Honour Academy class, we will explore the Christian doctrine of the atonement, examining several of the major ways Christians throughout history have understood the saving work of Christ. Together, we’ll engage Scripture, theology, and the Christian tradition as we consider not only what happened at the cross, but why it matters—and how a deeper understanding of atonement might shape the way we understand God, salvation, and the life of faith.
Cultural Engagement and Apologetics
Powerful Parenting in an Ever-Changing World
Dr. Milton Perry
Parenting in today’s world comes with unique challenges. This three-part course offers you deeper insight into understanding how a child’s mind works, how they navigate social pressures and struggles, and how you can most effectively provide for their deepest needs.
Facilitators
Janie Jeter
Janie Jeter is a long-time member and elder at Peachtree. She has taught Adult Sunday School classes and, since 2010, has led a group of women in an in-depth study of Scripture. Having benefited from excellent Bible teaching, primarily at Peachtree, she is committed to encouraging other lay people to deeply engage with Scripture—listening carefully to what the text says, asking and learning what it means, and considering what difference it makes in our lives.
Janie holds undergraduate and law degrees from Emory University. She and her husband, Sheldon, have an adult son, Jeff.
Dr. Milton Perry
Dr. Milton Perry earned his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and master’s and doctoral degrees in theology from Southwestern Seminary. He later earned a master’s degree in counseling, reflecting his commitment to helping others.
After serving for 20 years as senior pastor of four churches, he transitioned to private practice as a therapist, helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges. He is also dedicated to mission work and has participated in more than 25 mission trips worldwide.
Milton is the father of five children – three sons and two daughters – and two stepsons, and the grandfather of three. He and his wife, Allison, live in Sandy Springs and are active in several ministries at Peachtree.
Dr. Joe Skillen
The Rev. Dr. Joe Skillen is the new Teaching Pastor at Peachtree Church, re-joining the Peachtree team in June of 2025. For the past 20 years, Joe has enjoyed preaching and teaching in churches and local colleges about the Bible and the Christian life. Although Joe’s Doctor of Ministry degree from George Fox University focuses on Spiritual Formation and Leadership, he also continues to be interested in the Historical-Critical approach to studying the Bible, which he learned while attending Regent University for his master’s degree coursework. After years of being a Christian and a church worker, Joe still finds the Bible life-giving and seeks to help modern Christians map their own stories onto the unfolding story of God’s redemption.
In Joe’s free time, he likes to hang out with his wife, Ginger, and play hockey with his two kids, Avery (daughter) and Ezra (son). He also cherishes the opportunity to fundraise and share about St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
living communities in the Southeast. In his free time, Milton enjoys travelling, playing golf, and spending quality time with his incredible family.