ABOUT US
AWKNG IS A MINISTRY ON A MISSION TO AWAKEN PEOPLE TO A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE BIBLE
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
Mission
Guiding Values
- Understanding the Bible as a whole story
- Embracing a supernatural worldview
- Honoring our Hebraic roots
- Studying the Bible from its original context and culture
- Developing Christ-followers that can defend their faith and answer the hard questions
- Equipping believers to hear the Holy Spirit as they read and engage with the Bible
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OUR STAFF
Karla Adcox
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
Britnie Bellamy
Carisia Rooney
Carisia (pronounced Carissa) Rooney has lived in Jacksonville, FL with her husband, Michael, for 24 years. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering Technology from DeVry, she became a stay-at-home mom and home-schooled her 4 sons for several years. When they were in high school, she returned to college and earned a master’s degree from FSU in Library Science & Information Studies. She worked at the Jacksonville Public Library for 17 years, first as a children’s librarian (including presenting story time!), and later as a library manager.
When AWKNG School of Theology began in 2020, Carisia was in the first group of students to enroll and received a Certificate in Biblical Studies in January 2022. Since retiring at the end of 2022, Carisia has spent her time out in the yard, playing with grandchildren, gathering neighbors, cooking for family, and taking trips with her husband. She is excited to be working part time with the school and truly enjoys assisting the current AWKNG students and supporting the AWKNG team.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Stephanie Lippincott
Chairman & Acting Chief Marketing Officer
Karla Adcox
President & Executive Director