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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 Winter 2026
January 11, 18 and 25 | 6-7:30pm
Sunday Mornings February 8-March 29 | 9:45am
Children of all ages are welcome at Honour Academy! Kids will enjoy age‑appropriate activities, dinner, and fun while parents participate in programming. Registration is required.
Biblical Literacy
The Very Early Church: Selections from Acts and Galatians
Janie Jeter
Sundays, January 11, 18, and 25
6–7 pm
With the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost, the church was “born!” As the early believers shared the good news of Jesus, there were questions—how to live as this new community that was being formed, who would be included in this new people of God and on what grounds, how to understand all that had provided identity as God’s people in the past. We will read from Luke’s accounts in the book of Acts and the words of Paul to the Galatian churches as we discover the significance of how the very early church was led in discerning who it was—and continues to be.
Spiritual Formation and Theology
Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit in Community and Family
Dr. Richard Kannwischer
Sundays, January 11, 18, and 25
6–7pm
Join Pastor Rich for a three-week Honour Academy course inspired by his newly released book Cultivate. Together we’ll explore how the fruit of the Spirit grows not in isolation but in the soil of real relationships: our homes, friendships, and church community. Through teaching, practical rhythms, and honest conversation, we’ll learn how to notice the Spirit’s work, respond to it with intention, and create spaces where love, joy, peace, and the other fruits can take root and flourish in everyday life.
SUNDAY MORNING COURSE: Life Hacks- Practices of the Christian Life (8 Weeks)
Various Pastor and Leadership Staff
Sunday Mornings, February 8-March 29
9:45am
In this eight-week Honour Academy course, members of Peachtree’s staff and Honour Academy teachers will guide participants through a rich exploration of core Christian practices. Each week will introduce one historic and formative discipline showing how these practices shape a life rooted in Christ. Together, we will learn the Biblical foundations of each practice, explore its relevance for daily life, and engage in simple, accessible ways to try it ourselves. Whether you are new to the faith or seeking fresh rhythms of spiritual growth, this class will help you cultivate habits that deepen love for God, strengthen community, and form the character of Christ within you.
Discipleship and Evangelism
Renewed in Christ: Strengthening and Restoring Hurting Relationships
Dr. Milton Perry
Sundays, January 11, 18, and 25
6–7pm
Guided by God’s heart for reconciliation, this workshop invites individuals and couples to explore what authentic restoration looks like through a Christ-centered lens. Whether you’re healing from hurt, seeking stronger communication, or longing for deeper unity, this experience offers a compassionate and Spirit-led path forward.
You’ll leave with deeper understanding, strengthened faith, and a renewed hope for nurturing relationships that honor Christ—marked by grace, humility, and lasting restoration.
Embrace Your Inner Pentecostal
Rev. Dr. Joe Skillen and Bryan Benitez
Sundays, January 11, 18, and 25
6–7pm
Embrace Your Inner Pentecostal is a fun and informative class taught by Bryan Benitez and Joe Skillen that invites you to rediscover the vibrant work of the Holy Spirit in everyday Christian life. Together, we will explore who the Holy Spirit is, how spiritual gifts function in the life of believers, and why they still matter for the church today. This class will seek to clarify what is Pentecostal spirituality, and why it is actually an invitation to all Christian believers. We will also reflect on how God powerfully uses the gathered church to carry out his mission in the world. Whether you are cautious, curious, or skeptical about spiritual gifts, this space is designed to be thoughtful, welcoming, and faith-building. Come ready to learn, wrestle, pray, and grow as we embrace the Spirit’s work among us.
Cultural Engagement and Apologetics
Find Your Church Friends: The Theology and Practice of Covenant Friendship
Rev. Wes Nichols
Sundays, January 11, 18, and 25
6–7pm
In this Session, we’ll explore strategies for cultivating covenant friendships in the church and why international pathways matter for helping newcomers find their people. We’ll look at practical tools and scriptural insights for creating a culture where connections form naturally and every person can discover genuine church friends.
Participants will leave with clear steps for strengthening community wherever they are on their journey at Peachtree.
Class 1 – Theology of Covenant Friendship
Class 2 – Welcoming and Plugging In
Class 3 – Practical Steps to Deepen Friendships
Facilitators
Rev. Dr. Richard Kannwischer
Dr. Richard Kannwischer is the pastor of Peachtree Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and holds a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary. For more than twenty-five years, he has been recognized as a gifted communicator whose greatest passion is helping people understand how the story of God speaks with clarity, depth, and relevance to their everyday lives. Known for making complex theological truths both accessible and engaging, he brings insight and warmth to the pulpit, the page, and every conversation.
His writing and preaching combine theological depth with the art of storytelling, drawing people into a faith that is multifaceted, practical, and life-giving. With creativity and insight, he reveals the treasures of Christian faith that lie just below the surface. The result is an invitation to experience faith not as a distant idea, but as a living, breathing reality—one that reshapes the heart, renews the mind, and awakens delight in God’s presence.
Richard is married to Kelly, the President of Novum Partners and a certified executive coach. Together they are the proud parents of two adult children. When he’s not preaching or writing, he enjoys reading, playing golf, and sharing a good meal with friends.
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 is a native of Texas where he studied accounting at Texas A&M University before completing both his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Over Milton’s 40 years in ministry, he served many ministry roles that included serving as senior pastor of four different churches in Montana, Texas, and Georgia.
In 2004, Milton pursued his master’s degree in counseling psychology to further his desire to bring hope to hurting people. Since that time, Milton has counseled hundreds of young people, married couples and individuals in their pursuit of personal peace and relationship reconciliation.
After retiring as a full-time pastor at his last church, Milton has worked as a licensed and private sector relationship therapist as well as a business professional.
Milton is married to the love of his life, Allison, and together they share seven amazing children and 3 grandchildren. During his free time, Milton enjoys traveling, playing golf, spending time with family and most of all, investing in others.
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.