ABOUT US

AWKNG IS A MINISTRY ON A MISSION TO AWAKEN PEOPLE TO A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE BIBLE

With a vision to see Biblical understanding accessible to all, with no exceptions, we are hear to help you on your learning journey. We believe that God’s Word, both the Old and New Testament, is the authoritative Word of God. It alone is the only perfect rule for faith, doctrine, and conduct. Thus, as God’s people, we need to regularly and deeply engage with it. Through daily readings, engaging discussions, and personal study we believe God’s Word will come to life in his people around the world, sparking a deeper relationship with Him.

Here at AWKNG, we always want to point people back to the Scriptures. With reading plans consisting of actual scripture passages, historical and cultural fact sheets to help you understand the original context of what you are reading, and deeper study courses taught by doctoral level instructors, we focus on providing good Biblical scholarship to the body of Christ. We work with Biblical and Theological scholars of various Evangelical backgrounds, who all share the desire to equip the Church for the work of the Great Commission of Christ.

We focus on recovering and reintegrating the supernatural worldview and original context of the Biblical writers and strive to provide better interpretative tools around the messages of the original Biblical writers to bring a more comprehensive understanding to modern-day readers.

Founded in 2020, AWKNG began with just AWKNG School of Theology and has since expanded to include AWKNG Bible Community.

VISION

To see Biblical understanding accessible to all, with no exceptions.

Mission

Awakening Christians to a deeper understanding of the Bible.

Guiding Values

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Support Our Mission

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OUR STAFF

Karla Adcox

Executive Director and President

Karla has worked in church and nonprofit ministries since 2004. She holds a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Social Science with concentrations in both Sociology and Public Administration from Florida State University and has over 16 years of organizational leadership experience.

Ordained in 2019, she has served in a variety of ministry roles including executive leadership, pastor, operations, and team management. She has a deep love for God’s Word and God’s people and desires to use her giftings to advance the Kingdom of God forward in whatever way the Lord leads.

Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, she loves Cajun food and LSU football, but is proud to call Jacksonville, Florida her home. Karla has been married to her husband Matt since 2006 and is blessed with two boys, Baize and Greyson.

Mike Chu

Academic Director
Mike is a born and bred Bostonian who has been a lifelong resident of Massachusetts. He became a follower of Christ at the age of 15 at a local Chinese Heritage church, where the foundations of his love for Jesus and the Scriptures were laid down. It was Dr. Heiser’s content, however, that rekindled an interest in pursuing theological training. He is currently finishing up his Master in Divinity degree at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in the Spring of 2023. He, additionally, has recently been accepted as a Doctorate of Ministry candidate at the same institution. He and his wife Sofia have been part of local multi-ethnic church community in the city of Quincy since 2012, where they have served in various capacities over the past decade.

Britnie Bellamy

Learning & Development Specialist
Britnie is born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida – one of the few locals left! She graduated from the University of North Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She has extensive learning and development experience, ranging from facilitation, instructional design, knowledge management, and performance consulting. Britnie is passionate about learning and the adult learner experience. She is married to her husband Rick and has four pups – Callie, Benny, Max, and Molly!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

AWKNG and AWKNG School of Theology is governed by an independent board of directors. We are not affiliated with any local church, but we love to support churches by working with pastors to provide resources to help in their discipleship efforts.

Stephanie Lippincott

Chairman & Acting Chief Marketing Officer

Karla Adcox

President & Executive Director 

Drenna Heiser

Director

Wayne Lanier

Director

Dawn Wilson

Secretary & Treasurer
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