Why We Name Our Writing Mentorship Classes After Precious Stones
At CLC Kenya Writing, our mentorship classes are named after precious stones because we believe every author carries God-given value, beauty, weight, and purpose.
Isaiah 54:11–12
Isaiah 54 speaks of God restoring beauty where there has been affliction. The imagery is powerful: foundations laid with precious stones, gates of sparkling jewels, and walls made beautiful by God’s own hand.
This reminds us that God does not merely repair; He rebuilds with dignity, colour, strength, and glory.
Restoration · Beauty · FoundationsRevelation 21:18–21
Revelation 21 gives us a breathtaking picture of the New Jerusalem adorned with gold, jasper, sapphire, emerald, onyx, ruby, topaz, beryl, and other precious stones.
These stones are not ordinary decorations; they form part of a holy, eternal, radiant city that reflects the glory of God.
Kingdom · Glory · Eternal CraftsmanshipA manuscript may begin like unshaped material in the earth, but through guidance, discipline, prayer, editing, training, and perseverance, the author’s message is refined into something that can bless readers and serve generations.
Many authors come into the writing journey with raw ideas, unfinished manuscripts, hidden pain, untold testimonies, or a strong sense of calling that still needs structure. Through mentorship, what was once scattered begins to take form.
Every Class Name Carries Meaning
Each class name is more than a label. It is a reminder that authors are being shaped, polished, strengthened, and released as vessels of Kingdom light.
That is why our writing mentorship cohorts carry names such as Sapphire, Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Jasper, Diamond, Topaz, Beryl, Opal, Turquoise, Amber, Jade, and Onyx. They point to the spiritual reality that God takes what is hidden, rough, and unfinished, and brings out beauty, order, strength, and purpose.
Our prayer is that every author who passes through the CLC Kenya Writing Class will discover the treasure God has placed within them, steward their message faithfully, and contribute to a growing library of Christian literature from Africa to the nations.
Every class is a stone in the larger building.
Every manuscript is part of a bigger testimony.
Every author is a living expression of God’s redemptive craftsmanship.
Writing Class Graduation Journey
Since its inception in 2020, the CLC Kenya Writing Class has walked with aspiring authors from idea to manuscript, celebrating each cohort as writers grow, complete their work, and prepare to publish books that serve readers with purpose.
2020/2021
Sapphire Writing Class
CLC Writing Class January – May 2020 Graduation.
Pearl Writing Class
CLC Writing Class 2020–2021 Graduation.
Emerald Writing Class
CLC Writing Class March – June 2021 Graduation.
Ruby Writing Class
CLC Writing Class July – September 2021 Graduation.
2022
Oriental Writing Class
CLC Writing Class December 2021 – March 2022 Graduation.
Jasper Writing Class
CLC Writing Class May – August 2022 Graduation.
2023
Diamond Writing Class
CLC Writing Class January – April 2023 Graduation.
Topaz Writing Class
CLC Writing Class May – August 2023 Graduation.
2024
Beryl Writing Class
CLC Writing Class January – April 2024 Graduation.
Opal Writing Class
CLC Writing Class May – August 2024 Graduation.
2025
Turquoise Writing Class
CLC Writing Class January – April 2025 Graduation.
Amber Writing Class
CLC Writing Class May – August 2025 Graduation.
2025 Partnerships
NPBC Sapphire Writing Class
Partnership writing class graduation cohort.
South Africa Sapphire Writing Class
South Africa partnership writing class graduation cohort.
2026
Jade Writing Class
CLC Writing Class graduation cohort.
Onyx Writing Class
CLC Writing Class graduation cohort.
2026 Partnerships
South Africa Pearl Writing Class
South Africa partnership writing class graduation cohort.
Eswatini Sapphire Writing Class
Eswatini partnership writing class graduation cohort.
South Africa Emerald Writing Class
South Africa partnership writing class graduation cohort.
Botswana Sapphire Writing Class
Botswana partnership writing class graduation cohort.
Do You Need a Consultation Call?
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WhatsApp: +254 707 463 007Jackline Ingasian (Class Facilitator)