Early Church History

Gary Petty is a 1978 graduate of Ambassador College with a BS in mass communications. He worked for six years in radio in Pennsylvania and Texas. He was ordained a minister in 1984 and has served congregations in Longview and Houston Texas; Rockford, Illinois; Janesville and Beloit, Wisconsin; and San Antonio, Austin and Waco, Texas. He presently pastors United Church of God congregations in Nashville, Murfreesboro and Jackson, Tennessee.

Gary says he's "excited to be a part of preaching the good news of God's Kingdom over the airwaves," and "trusts the material presented will make a helpful difference in people's lives, bringing them closer to a relationship with their heavenly Father."

Course Number
THL 215 / HIST 215

Study of the first century Christian Church and how it was affected by social and political forces. Of special note will be the substantial doctrinal debate and changes during that period. 

We were able to record this class during the 2018/2019 school year as taught by Mr. Gary Petty.

Course Number: THL 215/HIST 215

Course Type: Lecture

Term: First and Second Semester

Credits: 1

In This Series

Early Church History 1

Early Church History 2

Early Church History 3

Early Church History 4

Early Church History 5