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Government & Economics
Government (Fall): We will use an impressive list of original texts to understand the history behind the American Revolution and the road to revolution in regards to our rights. The background helps the students understand arguments and construction of The Articles of Confederation, The Constitution, The Bill of Rights, and Amendments. We will not only cover the structure of our government, including branches, elections, etc, but we will read and debate important documents, speeches and decisions that have shaped our government.
Economics (Spring): Using some of the books by Richard Maybury, a former economics teacher, we will set a solid foundation for economics by studying economic history, schools of thought, explore the basic terms, the United States Economy and current issues and then delve into business models of success. Along with the students developing a comprehensive understanding of economics, they will develop a budget outlook based on their chosen profession.
REQUIREMENTS
Required Texts:
The Holy Bible (ESV, NIV, CSB, or NKJV)
Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? (7th ed) Richard Maybury
The Money Mystery (2004) Richard Maybury
Bluestocking Guide to Economics (5th ed) Jane Williams
Are You Liberal? Conservative? Or Confused? Richard Maybury
Exploring Government (2023) Ray Notgrass
We Hold These Truths (2023) Ray Notgrass
Exploring Government Student Review Pack (2023)
Copy/Supply fee: $25 (paid directly to Derek Futrell due at Orientation or the first class attended)
Tuition fee: $445.00 ($44.50/month for 10 months, August - May)
(2025-2026)
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Derek Futrell
B.A. in Music Education
Masters of Divinity in Worship Leadership
Masters of Theology in Applied Theology
Derek grew up in Virginia Beach, VA and was called to ministry at 15. He has served in various pastoral roles of churches in VA, NC and SC. He has been the lead pastor of Parkway since 2017. He holds a BA in Music Education from Gardner-Webb University (where he met his wife Melissa), an MDiv and a ThM from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. God has blessed him and Melissa with five children: Elijah, Isaac, Sam, Esther, and Anna. Derek and Melissa’s first calling is to make disciples, helping people to see the need for Christ in the world, and empowering them to follow God’s call wherever God will lead them. Derek is passionate about leading the church to be on mission for Christ to make disciples who make disciples to send out church planters and missionaries to our neighbors and the nations. He loves the Word of God, music and worship, applied theology, his family, fun, cooking, singing and teaching.