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An Auxiliary of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.
June 22-26, 2015COBO Convention Center
Detroit, Michigan
Dr. Jerry Young, Convention PresidentDr. George W. Waddles, Sr., Congress President
Dr. Elliott Cuff, DeanDr. Doretha P. Johnson, General Secretary
NATIONAL BAPTIST
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Department of Biblical Exposition
Division of Biblical StudiesLocation: COBO Convention Center– 8 am• 1001 IntroductiontotheBible• 1002 HowtheBibleCameToBe• 1004.1 EffectiveBibleReading• 1004.2 EffectiveBibleReading• 1006 HowtoAccuratelyInterprettheBible• 1073 LifeinBibleTimes• 1080 TheLifeofChrist• 3012 PeopleofColorintheBible
Division of Biblical LanguagesLocation: COBO Convention Center - 8 am• 9010 IntroductiontoHebrew• 9013 IntroductiontoGreek
New Testament DivisionLocation: Detroit Marriott Hotel - 8 am• 1072.1 IntroductiontotheNewTestament• 1072.2 IntroductiontotheNewTestament• 1083 TheMinistryofJesus• 1084 TheMiraclesofJesus• 1086 ChurchHistoryinActs• 1087 Paul’sEarlyLetters,Galatians,1&2
Thessalonians• 1088 Paul’sLetters/PrisonEpistles• 1089 TheBookofRomans• 1092 1&2Corinthians• 1112 TheRevelation• 1117 WomenintheNewTestament
Location: COBO Convention Center– 8 am• 1075 TheSynopticGospels• 1079 TheGospelofJohn
Old Testament Division Location: COBO Convention Center - 12 Noon• 1007.1 IntroductiontotheOldTestament• 1007.2 IntroductiontotheOldTestament• 1010 ThePentateuch• 1031 TheBookofJob• 1033 ThePsalms-Book1• 1044 TheBookofIsaiah• 1047 TheBookofJeremiah• 1066 TheWomenintheOldTestament• 3007 HistoryofBaptists• 3007.1 WhyAreWeBaptist?• 3008 HistoryofChristianity• 3010 HistoryoftheAfrican-AmericanChurch• 3011 HistoryoftheAfrican-AmericanBaptist• 3018 HistoryofNationalBaptists
2015 Course Offerings
Department of Christian Education
Division of Administration and SupervisionLocation: COBO Convention Center – 8 am• 2017 HistoricalFoundationsofChristianEducation• 2018 TheEducationalTaskoftheChurch• 2022 TeachingYourTeachersHowToTeach• 2026 TheChurch’sTeachingMinistrytoChildren• 2030 TeachingKindergarten• 2031 TeachingPrimaryChildren• 2032 TeachingJuniors• 2033 TeachingChildrenwithSpecialNeeds• 2045 TeachingYouth• 2047 TeachingSeniorHigh• 2097 RethinkingChristianEducation• 5010 MethodsinSupervision• 6013 OrganizingtheChurchforChristianEducation
Division of Christian Education MinistriesLocation: COBO Convention Center – 10 am• 2024(AP) TheUndergirdingRoleofChristianEducation• 2025(AP) HowtoOrganizeandCoordinate• 6014 AdministrationofChristianEducation• 6019 OrganizingandAdministeringtheChurch
School• 6020 AdministeringtheChurchSchool• 6021 SpiritualFormation• 6022 TeachingStrategiesforSpiritualFormationof
ChildrenandYouth• 6025 AdministeringVacationBibleSchool
Division of InstructionLocation: COBO Convention Center – 10 am• 2023 CreativeWaysofTeaching• 2069 TeachingAdults• 2075 StorytellinginChristianEducation• 2077 DramaticsinChristianEducation• 2078 DevelopingaMulti-MediaProductionthrough
Puppetry• 9004 WritingTechniques1• 9005 WritingTechniques2• 9008 PublicSpeaking• 9891 UsingSocialMediatoEnhanceYourMinistry
William J. Shaw Master TeachersLocation: COBO Convention Center – 8 am• 2301 IntroductiontoMasterTeacher• 2302 BibleStudyMethodsforMasterTeachers• 2303 TeachingforApplicationandTransformation• 2304 TechnologyTrainingforMasterTeachers
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Superintendent’s ClinicLocation: COBO Convention Center – 10 am• 5020AP PlanningandProgrammingforExcellencein
SundaySchool• 6012AP HowtoEffectivelyHandletheSundaySchool• 6031AP GrowingYourChurchthroughtheSunday
School• 6032AP ProjectEvaluations
Seminar for Deans and Presidents Location: COBO Convention Center – 10 am• 2099A HistoryofCEandEnlistmentandTrainingof
Staff• 2099B AccreditationofLeadershipSchools• 2099C ModelLeadershipSchool-WhatWorks,What
DoesNot• 2099D ComprehensiveCEintheLocalChurch• 2101 TheRolesandResponsibilitiesofDeansinCE• 2103 RecertificationofDeans• 2104 SeminarforCongressPresidents
Department of Theology
Division of Theology Location: COBO Convention Center – 10 am• 2011 BaptistDoctrine• 2015 FoundationofChristianEthics• 2071 ChristianCharacterandHowitDevelops• 4001 BasicChristianBeliefs• 4007 TheologyofSalvation• 4008 DoctrineofSecurity-OnceSavedAlwaysSaved• 4012 DoctrineoftheHolySpirit• 4021A TheWorldofIslam• 4022 TheHistoryofWorldReligions• 4100 MajorCovenantsoftheBible
Jernigan Lecture SeriesLocation: COBO Convention Center – 10 am• 4015AP TheologyofChristianEducationandtheBible• 4016AP TheologyofChristianEducationandtheOld
Testament• 4017AP TheologyofChristianEducationandtheNew
Testament
Department of Church Leadership Development
Church Leadership Development Location: COBO Convention Center – 12 Noon• 5001 IntroductiontoLeadership• 5002(A) God’sPatternforLeadership• 5005 StaffDevelopment• 5007 LeadershipEducationintheLocalChurch• 5009 GroupLeadership• 5011 HowtoCallaLeader/PastortotheLocalChurch• 5018 StrategicPlanning:Analysis,NeedsAssessment,
Goals,Objectives,andActionPlan• 8004 PlanningandLeadinginChristianWorship
Advanced Leadership Development SeminarLocation: COBO Convention Center – 8 am• 5006AP LeadershipintheLocalChurch• 5008AP OrganizationalSkills• 5019AP PlanningfortheFuture• 5020AP ConflictManagement
Department of Church Administration
Division of Church AdministrationLocation: COBO Convention Center – 8 am• 6005 FinancingandBudgetingtheWorkofthe
Church• 6033 RoleoftheChurchinEconomicDevelopment• 8034 GuidelinesforConstructingaNewChurch
Building
Workshop for Secretaries and ClerksLocation: Crowne Plaza Hotel – 8 am• 6008.1 TheChurchSecretaryandClerk-Lecture• 6008.2 TheChurchSecretaryandClerk-Keyboard• 6009.1 TheWorkoftheExecutiveAdministrator–• Lecture• 6010.1 CommunicationsfromtheChurchOffice–• Lecture• 6011.1 TheProfessionalismandEfficiencyofthe
ChurchSecretary–Lecture
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Department of Church Growth and Discipleship
Division of Church Membership DevelopmentLocation: COBO Convention Center – 12 Noon• 7005 ChristianEvangelism• 7006 EffectiveStreetWitnessing• 7007 EvangelismandChurchGrowth• 7008A WitnessingtoUn-churchedPeople• 7010 IntroductiontoDiscipleship• 7011 DevelopingaDiscipleshipMinistry• 7014 DevelopingaNewMembersMinistry-Closing
theBackDoor• 7015 ChurchGrowthSeminar• 7024 DiscoveringYourSpiritualGifts
Division of Maturing DiscipleshpLocation: Crowne Plaza Hotel – 8 am• 0002 FaithandHealth• 0003 SpouselessChristianity• 0004 DevelopingaSeniorAdultMinistry
Department of Church Ministries
Division of Church MinistriesLocation: Detroit Marriott Hotel – 8 am• 2007.1 ChristianStewardship• 2007.2 ChristianStewardship• 5012.1 Deacon’sMinistry-BecominganEffective
Deacon• 5012.2 Deacon’sMinistry-BecominganEffective
Deacon• 5016 TheDeacon’sWifeMinistry• 5022 EffectiveDeaconessMinistry• 6003 TheWorkoftheChurchTrustee• 8002 PrayerSeminar• 8017 TheMinistryofChurchUshering• 8017B AdvancedChurchNursing• 8020 TheMinistryofChurchNursing• 8028 TheChurch’sResponsetoHumanNeeds
throughCommunityAction• 8063.3 HowtoStartaChristianCounselingMinistry• 8063.4 AdvancedChristianCounseling
Division of MissionsLocation: Westin Hotel – 10 am• 2080.1 DevelopingaMission-MindedChurch• 2080.2 DevelopingaMission-MindedChurch• 8006 BecomingaMissionWorkerforGlobalMissions• 8006.1 BuildingtheMissionarySocietyintheLocal
Church• 8006.2 BuildingtheMissionarySocietyintheLocal
Church• 8030 HomeMissionProgramoftheNBC,USA,Inc.• 8031 TheForeignMissionProgramoftheNBC,USA,
Inc.
Dr. Allen Jordan Lecture SeminarLocation: Detroit Marriott Hotel – 12 Noon• 7008 Evangelism:HowtoShareYourFaithonaDaily
Basis• 7009 MenReachingMenontheStreet• 7019 HowtoDevelopandMaintainaMen’sMinistry
intheLocalChurch• 8101 TheBiblicalRoleoftheLaymenintheChurch• 8012 HowtoDevelopaJuniorLayman’sMinistryin
theLocalChurch• 8029B DevelopingaBaptistMinistryinthePrison• 8074.1 BiblicalManhood• 8075.1 Devotion:WhatIsItandHowtoDoIt?• 8075.2 Devotion:WhatisitandHowtoDoIt?• 8076 TheBiblicalWomen’sRoleintheLaymen
Ministry• 8079 BiblicalWomanhood
Location: COBO Convention Center – 8 am• 8077.1 JuniorLaymenBecomingMenofFaith-
Section1• 8077.2 JuniorLaymenBecomingMenofFaith-
Section2• 8077.3 JuniorLaymenBecomingMenofFaith- Section3• 8080 BiblicalDaughters
Division of Family MinistriesLocation: Detroit Marriott Hotel – 12 Noon• 8040 TheBiblicalandCulturalConceptsofMarriage
andFamilyLife• 8043 HowtoHaveChristianEducationatHome• 8044 TheChristianWedding:Itsimportanceand
Performance• 8051 MaintainingaGoodMarriageandaStrong
Family• 8059 ParentingandFamilyCounseling• 8061 LookingTowardthe“EmptyNest”• 8065 MinisteringtoMarriedCouples• 8066 ChristianityandContemporaryIssues• 8104 TheBlackFamily:AFrameworkforStrong,
EffectiveandHarmoniousFamilies
Minister’s DivisionLocation: COBO Convention Center – 10 am• 0006 PastorandMinistersFinancialCare(Revised)• 5002 Homiletics(New)• 9902 PersonalandFamilyLifeofthePastor-Minister
(New)• 9908 PreachingFormats(New)• 9912 SpiritofTimothy-YoungandNewPastors
Division(Revised)• 9913 ProfessionalInstituteDevelopmentfor
Chaplains• 9914 ChurchGrowthandCampusDevelopment
(New)
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Moderator’s DivisionLocation: COBO Convention Center – 8 am• 7031.3 RediscoveringtheCoreValuesoftheBaptist
Association• 7031.4 BaptistAssociationBeliefsandPractices
Minister’s Wives DivisionLocation: COBO Convention Center – 8 am• 9600 ChallengingMinister’sWives:WhatitMeansto
BeaMinister’sWife• 9601 Minister’sWivesandChristianEthics• 9602 TheMinister’sWife-TowardPatienceand
Dedication• 9604 TheMinister’sWifeasaRoleModelforOther
Women• 9605 TheNewMinister’sWife-LearningtoBea
Minister’sWife• 9606 TheMinister’sWifeasaTeacher/Leaderinthe
LocalChurch• 9607 TheRoleoftheMinister’sWifeinthe
Community–AsAServant.
Department of Fine Arts
Division of MusicLocation: COBO Convention Center – 8 am• 2079 MusicinChristianEducation• 9031 GreatHymnsoftheChurch:TheirOriginand
Meaning• 9033 DynamicsofNegroGospelMusic
Division of Sign LanguageLocation: COBO Convention Center – 8 am• 9014 IntroductiontoSignLanguage• 9015 IntermediateSignLanguage• 9017 Interpreter’sClinic
Lucie E. Campbell Music WorkshopLocation: COBO Convention Center – 8 am• 9030 ChurchMusicLiterature• 9032 InterpretingNegroSpirituals• 9034 Composing,ArrangingandScoringforUnique
Needs• 9035 ComprehensiveMusicianship• 9036 TheArtofAccompanying• 9037 ChoralConductingandRehearsing• 9039 EffectiveChurchMusicLeadership• 9041 CreativeProblemSolvinginMusicEducation• 9042 TheRelationshipoftheMinisterofMusicand
theSeniorPastor
Children’s Department
Children’s Workers DivisionLocation: Detroit Marriott Hotel – 10 am• 2014 BaptistDoctrineforChildren• 2028 HowChildrenThink(AdultsOnly)• 2035.1 PlanningRecreationforChildren(Lab-Adults)• 2037 PlanningChildren’sWork• 2039.1 ChildrenatWorship(Lab-Children)• 2039.2 ChildrenatWorship(Lab-Adults)• 8013 MinistrytotheAfrican-AmericanMaleChild
(AdultsOnly)• 8014.1 MinistrytoHurtingChildren(AdultsOnly)• 8015.1 PreventingBurnoutinChildren’sMinistry
(AdultsOnly)• 9028.2 TeachingChildrenThroughCreativeWriting
(Lab-Children)• 9043 MusicforChildren(Adults)
Morning Classes for ChildrenLocation: COBO Convention Center – 8 am• 9400 WhyWePray• 9401 WhyWedoWhatwedoasBaptists• 9402 WhyWorshipGod• 9403 TheBestMeICanBe• 9405 It’sOktobeChristian
Afternoon Classes for ChildrenLocation: COBO Convention Center – 1 pm• 3021 God’sRulesRule• 3022 FollowtheLeader• 3023 God’sSing-a-Long• 3024 Saved• 3025 God’sDrumLine
• 9915 TechnologyInMinistry(Revised)• 9917 PastoralCounselingTechniques(Revised)• 9927 HowtoDevelopaGivingChurch
Fireside Chat [Minglingprotegeswithpioneers]ThePastorsDivisionAnnualSessionPlatformwillfeatureanopenonehourdialogsessionbetweenthemostreputableandrespectedpastorsoftenureandaccomplishmentofourtime.Theobjectiveofthiscomponentistodemonstrateandarticulatethewisdomandmistakesofeveryaspectofthepas-torandminister’slife.Eachannualsessionwillfeatureadifferenttheme,andeachdialogsessionwillconcludewiththelegendaryseniorpastorbringingthegospelmessage.
The Hour of PowerFourdaysofspirituallyuplifting,powerpackedpreachingandlecturing,featuringpastorsandministers,youngandseasonedalike,fromaroundtheNationandbeyond.Theobjectiveofthisvenueistofeaturethebestofdifferentgenreofpreachingstylesanddelivery,allocution,anddiscourse.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Youth Department
Youth Workers DivisionLocation: Detroit Marriott Hotel – 10 am• 2040 UnderstandingYouth• 2044 TeachingYouthCulturally• 2046 SkillDevelopmentforTeachingYouth• 2049 HelpingYoungPeopleDevelopChristian
Beliefs• 2050 TeachingDisciplinetoOurYouthatHomeand
atChurch• 2052 TeachingSocialEtiquetteandGoodManners
toYouthandOthers• 2054 YouthatWorship• 2055 TheBaptistYouthFellowship• 8015 TheYouthDirectorandHis/HerWork• 8016 DevelopinganEffectiveYouthMinistry• 8023 DrugAbuseandOurYouth
Location: COBO Convention Center– 10 am• 7004 TeenageEvangelism
Youth Division - Ages 13-14Location: COBO Convention Center – 1 pm• 9500.1 PlayerHaters• 9501.1 HipHopCultureandChristianity• 9502 DoYouFeelMeJesus• 9504 WhatDidYouSayJohn?• 9530 TheGospelCrew
Youth Division - Ages 15-16Location: COBO Convention Center – 1 pm• 9505.1 HipHopCultureandChristianity• 9505.2 HipHopCultureandChristianity• 9506 BlackBaptistHistory• 9508 FromBoystoMen-HowtoBecomeaStrong
ChristianBlackMan• 9509.1 BecomingWomen-HowtoBecomeaStrong
ChristianBlackWoman• 9510.1 PlayerHaters-DevelopingChristianMorals• 9510.2 PlayerHaters-DevelopingChristianMorals• 9512.1 ItTakesTwo-DatingandStillBeingaChristian• 9512.2 ItTakesTwo-DatingandStillBeingaChristian
Youth Division - Ages 17-18Location: COBO Convention Center – 1 pm• 9513 Evangelism101-YouBettaTellSomebody• 9514.1 Discipleship101-It’sTimetoGrowUp• 9514.2 Discipleship101-It’sTimetoGrowUp• 9515 We’veCometoPraiseHim• 9516 Til’DeathDoUsPart:PreparingforChristian
Marriage• 9517 PublicSpeakingintheChurch• 9518 ThrowUpBothHands-HowtoDirectChoirs• 9522 DoYouHavetheHolyGhost?• 9523 UnderstandingOtherReligions• 9524 HipHopProverbs
Young Adult Department
College WorkshopLocation: Westin Hotel – 8 am• 2011Y WhatitMeansToBeBaptist• 7026 TheImpactofHipHopCultureonChristianity• 7027 DealingwithSpiritualCrisis
Young Adult DivisionLocation: Westin Hotel –8 am• 2009 Debt-FreeLiving:HowtoManageYourMoney
throughtheWord• 2062 InvolvingYoungAdultsintheChurch• 8047 PreparingYoungAdultsforMarriage• 8048 YoungAdultsWorkintheChurch• 8053 PreparingYoungAdultsforMarriage• 8055 BeingChristian,SingleandHappy
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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1DEPARTMENT OF BIBLICAL EXPOSITION
Rev.GeraldParker,Sr.,ARAdministrator
Ms.C.FayeJossell,ILAssistantAdministrator
DIVISION OF BIBLICAL STUDIES
Rev.HerbertEdwards,NCCoordinator
Dr.MichaelRunnels,ILLecturer
Dr.SolomonSmith,Sr.,MIGroupDiscussionLeader
Rev.CleophusFoster,ILGroupDiscussionLeader
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LOCATIONCOBOConventionCenter
ASSEMBLY ROOM410B
TIME 10:00am
Course No. 1001 • Introduction to the BibleRev.WillardDallas,KS•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 412ACourse Description: Thiscourse introduces thestudenttotheBibleasawhole.Thestudentwillbe exposed to a comprehensive analysis of theBible.
Course No. 1002 • How The Bible Came To BeDr.CharlieBarnes,MS•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 412BCourse Description:Thiscoursewillexposethestudentstotheorigin,developmentandtheimportant events, periods andpersonalities thatledtotheBiblebeinginitspresentform.
Course No. 1004.1 • Effective Bible ReadingRev.JamesE.Brice,TX•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 411ACourse Description:Thiscourseidentifiestheappropriatemethods,approachesandothersuggestionsonhowtoreadtheBibleforspiritualgrowthandChristianmaturity.AreasthatwillbecoveredincludestructureoftheBible,resourcesforstudy,literarystyles,etc.
Course No. 1004.2 • Effective Bible ReadingDr.SerenaJeanRowan,MO•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 411BCourse Description:Thiscourseidentifiestheappropriatemethods,approachesandothersuggestionsonhowtoreadtheBibleforspiritualgrowthandChristianmaturity.AreasthatwillbecoveredincludestructureoftheBible,resourcesforstudy,literarystyles,etc.
Course No. 1006 • How to Accurately Interpret The BibleDr.WalterArrington,OH•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 411CCourse Description: This course is designed tolead the student to employ the resources andtoolsofhermeneutics.Withthesetools,studentswillengageinbiblicalanalysisduringtheclassperiod.
Course No. 1073 • Life In Bible TimesRev.WillieFrancois,III,TX•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 414BCourse Description: Thiscoursewill surveythelifestylesandcustomsoftheNewTestamentera.
Course No. 1080 • The Life Of ChristDr.B.R.Mims,TX•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 415ACourse Description:ThiscoursewillfocusonthesignificanceofHisbirth,Hisearlylife,Histeachingministry,Hisdeath,andHisresurrection.
Course No. 3012 • People Of Color in the BibleMr.JesseJones,TX•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 414ACourse Description:ThiscourseisdesignedtoidentifythosenationsandpersonalitiesintheBiblewhowerepeopleofcolor.Studentswillexaminethecontributionsmadebytheseindividualsandgroups.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Course No. 9010 • Introduction to HebrewTBD•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 413ACourse Description: This course will introducethe student to theHebrewalphabet, vocabularyandbasicgrammarinasystematicway,usingselectedreadingsfromOldTestamentscriptures.
1DEPARTMENT OF BIBLICAL
STUDIES
Rev.GeraldParker,Sr.,ARAdministrator
Ms.C.FayeJossell,ILAssistantAdministrator
DIVISION OF BIBLICAL LANGUAGES
Mrs.DulaBrock,UTSupervisor
Dr.MichaelRunnels,ILLecturer
Rev.CharlesE.Thornhill,WIGroupDiscussionLeader
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LOCATIONCOBOConventionCenter
ASSEMBLY ROOM410B
TIME10:00am
Course No. 9013 • Introduction to GreekRev.BurleyHudson,TX•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 413BCourse Description: ThiscourseintroducestheseriousstudenttoKoine(common)Greek,theGreekoftheNewTestament.Thestudentswilllearnthealphabet,somebasicgrammar,andtheuseoftheGreekLexicon.Asaresultofthisstudy,thestudentswillbeabletorecognizeandtranslatetermsfoundincommentaries.Likewise,aftercompletingthiscourse,thestudentswillhavethebackgroundtosuccessfullymasterthestudyofGreekatahigherlevelofconcentration.ThestudentswillhaveagreaterconceptofhowtheGreeklanguageaidedinthespreadoftheGospel.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Course No. 1072.1 • Introduction to the New TestamentDr.KrisErskine,NY•Instructor8:00 am • Detroit Marriott Hotel • Nicolet B
Course No. 1072.2 • Introduction to the New TestamentRev.SamHolmes,OK•Instructor8:00 am • Detroit Marriott Hotel • Nicolet A
Course No. 1075 • The Synoptic GospelsRev.DwightMobley,IN•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 360 Ambassador BallroomCourse Description: This course will focus ontheSynopticGospels–Matthew,MarkandLuke.StudentswillstudythelifeandministryofJesusChristasportrayedbythesethreeapostles.
Course No. 1079 • The Gospel of JohnRev.JohnHarris,NJ•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 360 Ambassador BallroomCourse Description:ThiscoursewillfocusonthefourthGospelanditsuniqueness.Studentswillidentifythespecificfeaturesthatcharacter-izeJohn’sGospelandthatdistinguishitfromtheSynopticGospels,withemphasisonJohn’swritingabouttheministryofJesusChrist.
Course No. 1083 • The Ministry of JesusRev.DonaldFlint,TX•Instructor8:00 am • Detroit Marriott Hotel • RaphaelCourse Description: This course will focus ontheministry of Jesus Christ (as described in allfourgospels)andthedifferentstylesanduniquemethodsthatHeusedinthedevelopmentoftheministry.
Course No. 1084 • The Miracles of JesusDr.MarcettesCunningham,OH•Instructor8:00 am • Detroit Marriott Hotel • RenoirCourse Description: This course will highlightthemanymiraclesthatJesusperformedduringHis earthlyministry, both froma topicaland chronological arrangement. Studentswilldiscussthepurposeandplanofeachmiracles,aswellasthefinaloutcome.
Course No. 1086 • Church History In ActsDr.MarvinK.Myles,MS•Instructor8:00 am • Detroit Marriott Hotel • Richard ACourse Description: This course will trace thedevelopmentof the churchafter theAscensionofJesusChrist. StudentswillprobeinformationaboutthedescentoftheHolySpiritontheDayofPentecostandthespreadingoftheGospelfromJerusalem, Judah, Samaria and throughout theknownworld.
1DEPARTMENT OF BIBLICAL
STUDIES
Rev.GeraldParker,Sr.,ARAdministrator
Ms.C.FayeJossell,ILAssistantAdministrator
NEW TESTAMENT DIVISION
Rev.PaulA.McDaniel,TNSupervisor
Ms.EuniceLove,TXCoordinator
Dr.RonaldBobo,MOLecturer
Dr.HenryP.Davis,Jr.,NJGroupDiscussionLeader
Dr.RickeyE.Carter,LAGroupDiscussionLeader
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LOCATIONDetroitMarriottHotel
ASSEMBLY ROOMAmbassadorBallroom1/2
TIME10:00am
Course No. 1087 • Paul’s Early Letters, Galatians, 1 and 2 ThessaloniansRev.JamesA.Terrance,MO•Instructor8:00 am • Detroit Marriott Hotel • Richard BCourse Description: This coursewill survey the let-terswrittenby Paul to the early churches. Studentswillstudythebackgroundandtheologyofeachbook.
Course No. 1088 • Paul’s Letters/Prison EpistlesRev.NathanielChristian,MS•Instructor8:00 am • Detroit Marriott Hotel • Mackinac Ballroom EastCourse Description: This coursewill survey the let-terswrittenby Paul to the early churches. Studentswillstudythebackgroundandtheologyofeachbook.
Course No. 1089 • The Book of RomansRev.CharlesFaulks,TX•Instructor8:00 am • Detroit Marriott Hotel • Mackinac Ballroom EastCourse Description:Thiscoursepresentsgeneralin-formationonPaul’slettertotheRomans.Thestudentwill discuss the authorship, the approximate date ofwriting,andtherecipients.AsaresultofthisstudythestudentswillnotonlyreceiveastrongintroductiontotheDoctrine of Salvation (the general theme of thisletter),buttheywillalsoseethestrongestsystematicstatementoffaithintheBible.
Course No. 1092 • I and II CorinthiansRev.RobertJ.Butler,IN•Instructor8:00 am • Detroit Marriott Hotel • LaSalle ACourse Description:ThiscoursewillsurveybothIandIICorinthianswithemphasisonthedating,authorship,themes,andgeneralcontent.Thesetwoletters,written6to18monthsapart,offerstrongevidenceofuncontestedPaulineauthorship.Thestu-dentsseesomeofthestrongphilosophicalproblemschallengingPaul’sapostleship(IICorinthians)andtheverymessageofPaulandwillsurveyGnosticismandAsceticismphilosophies.Italsowilllookattherela-tionshipbetweenChristianswithinthechurch.
Course No. 1112 • The RevelationDr.AtuWhite,MA•Instructor8:00 am • Detroit Marriott Hotel • Mackinac Ballroom West
Course No. 1117 • Women in the New TestamentMs.CynthiaRambo,LA,•Instructor8:00 am • Detroit Marriott Hotel • Marquette BCourse Description: Thiscoursewillidentifybiblical female characters from the New Testamentand thecontributions that theymade to thegrowthanddeclineoftheearlychurch.ThissurveywillfocusonwomenwhoservedwithPaulduringhisministry,as well as women who were associated with Jesus.StudentswillexaminethelifestyleofsuchwomenasMaryandElizabeth,PriscillaandLydia.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Course No. 1007.1 • Introduction to the Old TestamentDr.T.R.Ramey,AR•Instructor12:00 noon • COBO Convention Center • 112A
Course No. 1007.2 • Introduction to the Old TestamentRev.CorneliusOsby,MO•Instructor12:00 noon • COBO Convention Center • 112B
Course No. 1010 • The PentateuchRev.J.G.McCann,NY•Instructor12:00 noon • COBO Convention Center • 115ACourse Description:ThiscourseprovidesadetailedsurveyofthefirstfivebooksoftheOldTestamentwitha focus on the fundamental significance of each ofthesebooksrelativetothelifeofthepeopleofIsrael.Emphasiswillbeplacedonshowinghowthesebooksarefoundationalforallofthebiblicalrecords.
Course No. 1031 • The Book of JobRev.Rene’Brown,LA•Instructor12:00 noon • COBO Convention Center • 113BCourse Description: Studentswill explore the age-old question, “Why do good people suffer?” Thecourseexaminesthestoryofamanwholoseseverything–hiswealth,hisfamilyandhishealth–andwrestleswith the question,WHY? The student, likeJob,will acknowledge the sovereigntyofGod inhislifeasthetrialsbringaboutanimportanttransforma-tion.
Course No. 1033 • The Psalms – Book 1Rev.CharlesJ.Brown,Sr.,MO•Instructor12:00 noon • COBO Convention Center • 113CCourse Description: Studentswillbeintroducedtoabookthatexpressesemotions,personalfeelings,attitudes,gratitude,andpraise.ThebookofPsalmsisoftenreferredtoasthe“hymnbookoftheBibleandaguidebookforprayer.”Asaresultoftakingthiscourse,thestudentwilllearnthatineveryexperienceoflife,nomatterhowdeepthepainorhowgreatthejoy,hewillbeabletofindaPsalmwhichechoeshisinnermostfeelings.
Course No. 1044 • The Book of IsaiahRev.MiltonParsons,TX•Instructor12:00 noon • COBO Convention Center • 112DCourse Description: Studentswill surveyproseandpoetry and thepredictions of soon-to-occur events.Theywilllearnoftheactive60yearsoftheministryofIsaiahtellingofGod’ssalvationthroughtheMessiah.
Course No. 1047 • The Book of JeremiahRev.JamesMcCarroll,TN•Instructor12:00 noon • COBO Convention Center • 114BCourse Description: Students will study the majorbookofJeremiah,directedtotheSouthernKingdomofJudahjustbeforethenationfelltotheBabylonians.
1DEPARTMENT OF BIBLICAL
STUDIES
Rev.GeraldParker,Sr.,ARAdministrator
Ms.C.FayeJossell,ILAssistantAdministrator
OLD TESTAMENT DIVISION
Dr.CharlesW.Whitlow,OKSupervisor
Dr.NilesSmith,TXCoordinator
Mrs.BettyeGaines,OKAssistantCoordinator
Dr.CarlosWilson,MSLecturer
Mrs.ElizabethKing,MSGroupDiscussionLeader
Mr.CurtisHunter,NCGroupDiscussionLeader
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LOCATIONCOBOConventionCenter
ASSEMBLY ROOM420A
TIME10:00am
Course No. 1066 • The Women in the Old TestamentMrs.MaxineChandler,FL•Instructor12:00 noon • COBO Convention Center • 113CCourse Description:ThiscoursewillidentifybiblicalfemalecharactersfromtheOldTestamentandthecontributionsthateachmadetothegrowthanddeclineoftheJewishNation.Thissurveywillincludewomenofthepatriarchalfamilies,Deborah,andthevariousqueensthroughoutthehistoryofIsrael.
Course No. 3007 • History of Baptists Rev.BartlettL.Wilkerson,MO•Instructor12:00 noon • COBO Convention Center • 116ACourse Description: ThiscoursewillexaminetherootsoftheBaptistfaith.StudentswillstudythehistoricaldevelopmentoftheBaptistdenomination.
Course No. 3007.1 • Why Are We Baptists? Ms.CeceliaDawson,MI•Instructor12:00 noon • COBO Convention Center • 110B
Course No. 3008 • History of Christianity Mrs.MarianE.Pledger,OH•Instructor12:00 noon • COBO Convention Center • 110ACourse Description: Thiscoursewilloutlinethedevel-opmentoftheChristianmovementfromthebeginningofJesus’ministryonearthtopresenttimes.ThestudentwillfocusonthecultureandtimesthatenableChristi-anitytospawnandgrow.ProminentpersonswhoimpactedtheChristianmovementwillbeidentified.
Course No. 3010 • History of the African-American Church Mr.LesterReed,LA•Instructor12:00 noon • COBO Convention Center • 111ACourse Description: Thiscoursefocusesonthespreadof the Christian faith among slaves and the resultantbirthofAfrican‐AmericanBaptistchurchesinAmerica.
Course No. 3011 • History of the African-American Baptist Rev.RooseveltWright,Jr.,LA•Instructor12:00 noon • COBO Convention Center • 116BCourse Description: ThiscoursefocusesonthespreadoftheBaptistfaithamongtheslavesandtheresultantbirthofAfrican‐AmericanBaptistchurchesinAmerica.
Course No. 3018 • History of National Baptists Rev.ErnestB.Burroughs,SC•Instructor12:00 noon • COBO Convention Center • 111BCourse Description: Thiscoursewillexaminethehistoricaldevelopmentoftheconvention.Thechronologyofeventsleadingtothemodernconventionstructurewillbedetailed.Themajorleadersoftheconventionwillbeprofiled.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Course No. 2017 • Historical Foundations of Christian EducationMrs.MinnieKelley,MI•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 113ACourse Description: ThiscoursewillfollowthehistoricaldevelopmentsofChristianeducation.StudentswilldelveintovariousstagesofChristianeducation, includingearlyJewisheducationandChristianeducationthroughoutthevariousperiodsofChristianity—theMiddleAges,TheReformation,andthemodernperiod,andthedevelopmentoftheSundaySchoolmovement.
Course No. 2018 • The Educational Task of the ChurchRev.CarlF.Lewis,TX•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 111ACourse Description: Thiscourseseekstoacquaintthestudentwiththevariouseducationalministriesofthelocalchurchandfocusesontheuniqueroleeachministryplaysintheattainmentofthetotaleducationalgoalsofthelocalchurch.
Course No. 2022 • Teaching Your Teachers How To TeachRev.DarrinJohnson,SC•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 112A
Course No. 2026 • The Church’s Teaching Ministry to ChildrenRev.MatthewTurner,IL•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 110A
Course No. 2030 • Teaching KindergartenMs.KarenBlanton,TX•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 113B
Course No. 2031 • Teaching Primary ChildrenMs.LucilleGreen,MS•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 113C
Course No. 2032 • Teaching JuniorsTBA•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 114B
Course No. 2033 • Teaching Children with Special NeedsTBA•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 112D
Course No. 2045 • Teaching YouthTBA•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 112B
Course No. 2047 • Teaching Senior HighMs.BrendaProfit,OH•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 112C
2 DEPARTMENT OF
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Rev.M.F.Brewster,TX
Administrator
Mrs.EstherVaughn,GAAssistantAdministrator
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
AND SUPERVISION
Dr.EdnaFisherGrafton,TNSupervisor
Mrs.MarilynSessions,TXCoordinator
Dr.NathanJohnson,MILecturer
Mrs.GloriaSloan,NCGroupDiscussionLeader
Rev.EricLowellWinston,TNGroupDiscussionLeader
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LOCATIONCOBOConventionCenter
ASSEMBLY ROOM410A
TIME10:00am
Course No. 2097 • Rethinking Christian EducationMs.PortiaBrandon,NC•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 114ACourse Description: SpecialcourseofferedonlybytheNationalBaptistCongressofChristianEducation.
Course No. 5010 • Methods in SupervisionMrs.GloriaJ.Epps,NE•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 111BCourse Description: Thiscoursewillfocusonsupervisoryproceduresforchurchleaders.Thegoalistointroducetotheleadersspecificsupervisorytechniquesforspecificgroupswithinthechurch.Asaresultoftakingthiscourse,thestudentwillgainabroaderappreciationandunderstandingforchurchsupervision.
Course No. 6013 • Organizing the Church for Christian EducationMrs.MaryH.Richardson,OH•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 110BCourse Description: Thepurposeofthiscourseistostudytheproceduresinvolvedinorganization,administration, and supervision of various pro-gramsofChristianeducationinthelocalchurch.This coursewill involve a studyof the functionsof theChristianeducationprocess andprovidesways to involve all aspects of the church in thisprocess.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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2 DEPARTMENT OF
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Rev.M.F.Brewster,TXAdministrator
Mrs.EstherVaughn,GAAssistantAdministrator
DIVISION OF CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION MINISTRIES
Dr.JesseB.Bilberry,Jr.,LASupervisor
Rev.GeorgeA.Byrd,Jr.,NCCoordinator
Dr.ZacharyRoyal,FLLecturer
Dr.EddieLeeKey,MDGroupDiscussionLeader
Rev.MontezKauffman,SCGroupDiscussionLeader
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ASSEMBLY ROOM410A
TIME8:00am
Course No. 2024(AP) • The Under-girding Role of Christian Education Rev.ClintonYokley,OH•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 110ACourse Description: Thissectionwillfocusonthedistinctivetaskofeducation—undergirdingallothertasks.Developmentalplanning,implementingandevaluatingwillbeemphasized
Course No. 2025(AP) • How to Organize and CoordinateMs.CarolYork,TX•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 110BCourse Description: Thissectionwillstudymodelsoforganizingprincipalsandprocedures,coordinatingprinciplesandprocedures,andformingeffectivelinesofcommunication.
Course No. 6014 • Administration of Christian EducationMs.MaryV.Camp,NV•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 115A
Course No. 6019 • Organizing and Administering the Church SchoolDr.MichaelA.Griffin,IN•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 115BCourse Description: Thiscoursewillfocusonthevariousadministrativeandorganizationalskillsneededtodirectthechurchschooldepartment.Studentswillfocusonavarietyofadministrativefunctions,includingplanning,programming,curriculum,budgeting,recruit-ment,supervision,delegation,andevaluation.Organizationalskillsincludestaffing,policy‐making,andotherestablishedstructuresandprocedures.
Course No. 6020 • Administering the Church SchoolDr.PansyR.King,NJ•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 116A
Course No. 6021 • Spiritual FormationRev.RichardL.Gray,Sr.,IN•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 116BCourse Description: ThiscourseisdesignedtoenablepeopletomatureintheirChristianwalks.Itwillfocusonacreativeanddynamicapproachtonurturingpeolefromchildrentomatureadults-tobecomebetterdisciplesofJesusChrist.StudentswilldiscusswhatitmeanstobeChristians.
Course No. 6022 • Teaching Strategies for Spiritual Formation of Children and YouthRev.WeltonPleasant,CA•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 114BCourse Description: Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovideinteractiveteachingstrategiesandtechniquesforthespiritualformationofchildrenandyouth.Itwillfocusonage-appropriatelearningactivitiesandhands-onexperiencesforexploringwhatitmeanstobeChristian.
Course No. 6025 • Administering Vacation Bible SchoolMs.YasminMcKnight,TX•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 114ACourse Description: ThiscourseisdesignedtoteachthevaluesandstructureoftheVacationBibleSchool.Thiscoursewillalsoprovideinstructiononhowtoplan,setup,andconductaVacationBibleSchool.Itwillteachhowtodevelopaprogramandsuggestcurriculummaterialsandvisualaidsfortheschool.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Course No. 2023 • Creative Ways of TeachingMrs.MaryJeanJiles,WI•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 112DCourse Description: The course is designed toinstruct in themethodsof teaching in the localchurch setting. It is designed to assist teachersindiscoveringwaysof teachingsuchas learningbehaviorsandstrategiesofstudent learningandbehavior.
Course No. 2069 • Teaching AdultsMs.HelenLocke,OH•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 113BCourse Description: Theaimofthiscourseistodeterminethelearningstylesofadultpupils.Studentswill learnhowtosetgoals for thatagegroupandto identifythematerials thatarebestsuited for their learning styles. Another focus ofthisclasswillbetheportrayalofwaysandmeth-odstohelptheadultpupiltogrowreligiouslyandtofostertheir involvementinthelifeofthelocalchurch.Thiscourseisdesignedtoexploremethodsandmaterialsforaneffectiveadulteducational program. Leaders of adultworkwillbe acquaintedwith theneedsof adults and themethodsusedinChristianeducationthatrelatetothisarea.
Course No. 2075 • Storytelling in Christian EducationMrs.MaryMasonJohnson,WI•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center• 112CCourse Description: This class will define andallow students the opportunity to practice oralcommunication methods in the presentation ofGospelstoriesandexamples.Studentswillmasterspecificskillsandrequisitesforstorytelling.
Course No. 2077 • Dramatics in Christian EducationDr.MildredHerring,MD•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center• 112BCourse Description: Thiscourseisdesignedtostudyandpresentthebasictechniquesofdramatic interpretation and play productionthroughtheministryofChristiantheatre.Attentionwillbegiventocharactermotivationin acting, scenery and costume design, stagemakeupandplaydirecting.Studentswillgainexperience through the production of a shortone‐actplayorpulpitdrama.
2 DEPARTMENT OF
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Rev.M.F.Brewster,TXAdministrator
Mrs.EstherVaughn,GAAssistantAdministrator
DIVISION OF INSTRUCTION
Dr.JohnLunn,Sr.,MDSupervisor
Ms.EllenMoore,TXCoordinator
Dr.ZacharyRoyal,FLLecturer
Dr.MelvinG.Brown,DCGroupDiscussionLeader
Mrs.VirginiaHayes,FLGroupDiscussionLeader
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LOCATIONCOBOConventionCenter
ASSEMBLY ROOM410A
TIME8:00am
Course No. 2078 • Developing Multi-Media Productions through PuppetryMs.GwendolynBattle,MS•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 112ACourse Description: Thiscoursewillenabletheparticipant toorganize apuppetministry at thelocalchurchlevel.Studentswilllearnhowtoem-ploypuppetministryasanavenuetowitnessingtochildren.
Course No. 9004 • Writing Techniques IRev.KarenRenee’Taylor,MD•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center• 111BCourse Description: ThiscoursewillfocusontheCertificate of Progress Program writing require-mentsforPhaseII.Emphasiswillbeplacedonthedevelopmentof theskillsnecessary tocompletethewritingassignmentsinthisphase.Skillsthatwillbemasteredrangefromthedevelopmentofparagraphs/topicsentencestothesis‐drivenessays.
Course No. 9005 • Writing Techniques IIMrs.ClaudiaFowler,MO•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 111ACourse Description: ThiscoursewillfocusontheCertificateofProgressProgramwritingrequirementsforPhaseIII.Emphasiswillbeplacedonthewritingofdocumentedresearchandthedevelopmentofotherskillsnecessarytocomplete thewriting assignments in this phase.Thestudentwillbeintroducedtothelibraryanduseofreferencematerials.
Course No. 9008 • Public SpeakingRev.J.W.Sanders,Jr.,SC•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 113CCourse Description: Thiscoursewillidentifytheprocessandprinciplesofpublicspeaking.Studentswilldeliveraspeechthatwillincorporateeffectivecommunicationskills.
Course No. 9891 • Using Social Media to Enhance Your MinistryRev.MichaelBevel,AR•Instructor10:00 am – 2:00 pmCOBO Convention Center • 113ACourse Description: Studentsareencouragedtobringalaptopforthiscourse.[Four‐hourcourse]
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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TheprerequisitecoursesfortheMasterTeacherSeriesare:IntroductiontotheBible,IntroductiontotheOldTestament,IntroductiontotheNewTestament,BaptistDoctrine,andCreativeWaysofTeaching.Coursesinthisseriesinclude:2301–IntroductiontoMasterTeacherCertification;2302–BibleStudyMethodsforMasterTeachers;2303–TeachingforApplicationandTransformation;and2304–TechnologyTrainingforMasterTeachers.Programfee:$10.00.
2 DEPARTMENT OF
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Rev.M.F.Brewster,TXAdministrator
Mrs.EstherVaughn,GAAssistantAdministrator
WILLIAM J. SHAWMASTER TEACHER
SERIES
Dr.AlfredJ.Winsett,PASupervisor
Mrs.JaneW.Robinson,LACoordinator
Dr.ZacharyRoyal,FLLecturer
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LOCATIONCOBOConventionCenter
ASSEMBLY ROOM410A
TIME10:00am
Course No. 2301 • Introduction to Master Teacher CertificationMrs.DorisMontgomery,MI•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 116ACourse Description: Thefocusofthisintroductorycourseisthepresentationofanin‐depthunderstandingof(a)instructionaltheory, (b) learningstylesofvariousagegroups,and(c)effectivecommunicationskillsfortheclassroom.
Course No. 2302 • Bible Study Methods for Master TeachersMrs.JacquelineMack,MS•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 116BCourse Description: ThiscourseprovidesteacherswithBiblestudymethodsforeffectiveteachingfromdoctrinallysoundbiblicalprinciples.TeacherswillbeabletoidentifyeffectiveBiblestudymethodologiesthathelpstudentsinterpretScripturesfromanaccuratecontext,understandmeanings,andtranslateScripturetospiritualgrowthandChristianmaturity.
Course No. 2303 • Teaching for Application and TransformationDr.CarolMitchell,NE•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 115BCourse Description: Thiscourseprovidesmethodologiesthatwillhelpteacherstranslateconceptsandideastoapplications,sothatteachingforresultsisthedeliverableandpersonaltransformationsarerealized.Practicalmethodsofapplicationfrombroadperspectiveswillbepresented.Theseapplicationswillapplyacrosstheagespectrum.
Course No. 2304 • Technology Training for Master TeachersRev.TylerPrude,IL•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 115ACourse Description: Thiscourseprovidesteacherswithup‐to‐datetechnologythatwillenhance teachingmethodologies and strategies,sothatteachershavemultipleoptionsforeffectivepresentationsofChristianeducationconcepts.Studentsareencouragedtobringalaptopforthiscourse.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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TheSuperintendent’sClinicisafour‐yearprogramdesignedtoteachnewskillsinadministrationandplanningtoSundaySchoolSuperintendentsandotherleadersinChristianeducation.Studentscompletingthisfour‐yearcoursewillreceivetheAdvancedAward.CandidatesforthisAwardwillberequiredto: 1. Submitawrittenreportontheuseofthecreativeskillsintheindividual’sown churchordenominationalresponsibility 2. PassanoralexaminationbytheCommitteeonAdvancedAwards 3. Demonstrateproficiencyinadministrationandplanning.
AdmissionprerequisitestotheSuperintendent’sClinicinclude: 1. FouryearsofNationalCongressattendance 2. CompletionofRecognitionAward#1,includingCourseNumber6020- AdministeringtheChurchSchool 3. CompletionofoneoftheSpecialProjects,includingCourseNumber6020- AdministeringtheChurchSchool
ApplicationmustbemadedirectlytotheDean’sOfficebyMonday.Anadditionalenrollmentfeeof$5willberequiredtoenrollintheSuperintendent’sClinic.Uponenrollmentinthefourthyearinthisclinic,studentsmaybringtheircoursecardstotheDean’sOfficeandapplyfortheAdvancedAward.ThismustbedonebyWednesdayoftheCongress.
TheDean’sOfficewillonlyprocessoriginalcoursecardsfromtheNationalBaptistCongress.PleasedonotbringcoursecardsreceivedfromState,District,LocalCongresses,orChurchStudyCoursesorcopiesofcoursecards.Cardsreceivedbefore2000willnotbeprocessed.
2 DEPARTMENT OF
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Rev.M.F.Brewster,TXAdministrator
Mrs.EstherVaughn,GAAssistantAdministrator
SUPERINTENDENT’S CLINIC
Mr.FranklinMills,MISupervisor
Rev.MosesAtwood,FLAssistantSupervisor
Ms.AntoniaWheatley,INCoordinator
Rev.IsaacWilliams,FLLecturer
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LOCATIONCOBOConventionCenter
ASSEMBLY ROOM410B
TIME8:00am
Course No. 5020(AP) [Year One] • Planning and Programming for Excellence in the Sunday SchoolDr.EdwardO.Williamson,NY•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 413ACourse Description: This sectionwill focus onadvanced administrative functions, includingplanning,programming,curriculumplanning,selecting, budgeting, recruitment, supervision,delegation,andevaluation.
Course No. 6012 (AP) [Year Two] • How to Effectively Handle the Sunday SchoolMs.SheilaL.Small,FL•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 412ACourse Description: This section will focus onadvancedorganizationalskills,includingstaffing,policymaking,conflictresolution,andotherestablishedstructuresandprocedures.
Course No. 6031(AP) [Year Three] • Growing Your Church Through the Sunday SchoolRev.TyroneSkinner,CA•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 412BCourse Description:Thissectionwillfocusonchurchgrowthstrategies,designedforchurchschools,VacationBibleschoolsandotherChristianeducationefforts.
Course No. 6032(AP) • Project EvaluationsMrs.BarbaraE.Ingram,VA•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 413BCourse Description:This sectionwill allow thestudenttoevaluatevarious projectssubmittedbystudentsandtodeterminebestpracticesforimplementationinthelocalchurch.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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ThisworkshopisopentostateanddistrictDeansandPresidentsandothersinterestedintheadminis-trationofCongressandInstitutework.Itisdesignedtoprepareworkersforthesepositionsandalsotopreparethosewhoarealreadyserving.Therewillbea$5registrationfee.
Uponenrollmentinthefourthyearinthisworkshop,studentsmaybringtheircoursecardstotheDean’sOfficeandapplyfortheSpecialProjectAward.ThismustbedonebytheWednesdayoftheCongress.
TheDean’sOfficewillonlyprocessoriginalcoursecardsfromtheNationalBaptistCongressandtheChristiaEducatorsDecemberConference.PleasedonotbringcoursecardsreceivedfromState,District,LocalCongressesorChurchStudyCoursesorcopiesofcoursecards.Cardsreceivedbefore2000willnotbeprocessed.
2 DEPARTMENT OF
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Rev.M.F.Brewster,TXAdministrator
Mrs.EstherVaughn,GAAssistantAdministrator
SEMINAR FOR DEANS
AND PRESIDENTS
Ms.PatriciaWilliams,TNSupervisor
Mrs.CarolynHulsey,TNCoordinator
Rev.IsaacWilliams,FLLecturer
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LOCATIONCOBOConventionCenter
ASSEMBLY ROOM410B
TIME8:00am
Course No. 2099A [Year One] • History of Christian Education and Enlistment and Training of StaffDr.AbrahamRobinson,FL•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 411ACourse Description:ThissectionwillreviewthehistoryofChristianeducationinthelifeoftheNationalBaptistConvention,USA,Inc.Themechanicsofassemblingandpromotingacertifiedschoolwillbeexplored.Emphasiswillbeplacedonenlistmentandtrainingofstaff.Formsand applicationsnecessary to certify aChristianLeadershipSchoolwillbereviewed.Mostessentialishowtheseformsshouldbeformattedandsubmittedtoproperauthority,whichwillbeemphasized.Guidelines forCongresspresidents,detailing duties that are peculiar to their office,dutiesthatsetthemapartfromthedeanandotherofficersandstaffoftheCongresswillbeincluded.
Course No. 2099B [Year Two] • Accreditation of Leadership SchoolsRev.R.L.Thompson,Sr.,TX•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center• 411BCourse Description:Thissectionwillreviewthestep‐by‐stepproceduresforaccreditingChristian Leadership Schools, beginning withStep1–selectingandcertifyingaDeanandcontinuing through Step 13 – completing andsubmitting the final report, together with theDean’s Annual Report to the State Director.ThedutiesoftheCongressPresidentineachofthe13stepswillbeemphasized.
Course No. 2099C [Year Three] • Model Lead-ership School – What Works, What Does NotRev.RonaldLaurent,AR•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 411CCourse Description:ThissectionwillreviewtheChristian Leadership School while in session. ItwillhighlighthotspotstobeavoidedbytheDeanand thePresident,aswellasgive soundbiblicaladvice on how to keep the school progressingthroughoutthesession.
Course No. 2099D [Year Four] • Comprehen-sive Christian Education In Your Local ChurchDr.BenjaminV.Lett,GA•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 414ACourse Description:ThissectionwillreviewtheentireChristianEducationcurriculum.Emphasis will be placed on the enhancementofChristianeducation inallareas:COPP,SundayChurchSchool,BTU,andNBC.ItwillexplorewaysinwhichunitycanbedevelopedthroughouttheChristianeducationministryatthelocal,district,stateandnationallevels.
Course No. 2101 • The Roles and Responsibilities of Deans in Christian EducationMrs.ReldaOwens-Mathews,MO•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 414BCourse Description:Thepurposeof this courseis toacquaintdeansofChristianeducationwiththeir responsibilities and to impress upon themtheirvitalroleintheNationalBaptistConventioneducationprogramatalllevels.
Course No. 2103 • Recertification for DeansMs.LorettaMiller,TN•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 415ACourse Description:This course isdesigned fordeansseekingrecertification.Deansarerequiredtoberecertifiedeveryfive(5)years.Contemporary issues in Christian education,trends,andmethodswillbeaddressedasaportionofthiscourse.Statedirectorsarerequiredtokeepabreastofchangesinby‐lawsandprocedures.
Course No. 2104 • Seminar for Congress PresidentsDr.RobertCain,IL•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 415BCourse Description:This course is designedto teachDeanshow tobeeffectiveCongressofChristianEducationpresidents.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Course No. 2011 • Baptist DoctrineRev.RooseveltBrown,OH•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 140CCourse Description:Thiscourseexamines,withsimplicityandclarity,thebasicteachingsoftheBaptistfaith.StudentswillexploreeachdoctrinalpositionandthebiblicalbasisforeachdoctrinalpositiontaughtintheBible.
Course No. 2015 • Foundation of Christian EthicsRev.MelvinT.Jackson,PA•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center• 142BCourse Description:ThiscourseisdesignedforunderstandingthephilosophicalandChristologi-calapproachestoChristianethics.Thestudentwillengageinbiblicalprinciplesfordecision‐makingandconductforliving.
Course No. 2071 • Christian Character and How It DevelopsRev.WillisW.Walker,Jr.,AR•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center• 142ACourse Description:ThiscoursefocusesontheconditionsandissuesofcontemporarysocietyandhowtheChristiancaneffectivelyministertoindividualswithinthissociety.StudentswillidentifyproblemsthatcanbeaddressedthroughtheministrationoftheGospelmessage.
Course No. 4001 • Basic Christian BeliefsRev.EdwardJenkins,CA•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 251CCourse Description: This course will focus onquestionsregardinghistoricalandcontemporaryChristian faith. Students will explore the beliefsandinterpretationsofthefaithandwillbeguidedto develop a satisfying personal Christian beliefsystemandlife‐purposestatement.
Course No. 4007 • Theology of SalvationDr.ClevelandMason,II,MD•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 252ACourse Description:Thiscourseexaminessalvationfromtheviewpointofjustification–ajudicialactofGodupontheguilty.Sanctificationisthecontinuousprocessbywhichthesaint’scharacterismademoreintheimageoftheSon.
4DEPARTMENT OF
THEOLOGY
Dr.AndreH.Owens,DCAdministrator
Dr.ThomasSmith,NEAssistantAdministrator
DIVISION OF THEOLOGY
Rev.RobertBaynham,KSSupervisor
Ms.DonnaJ.Kahl,WIAssistantSupervisor
Mrs.DonnaChambers,ILCoordinator
Rev.LawrenceL.Kirby,WILecturer
Rev.MarvinJ.Walker,OHGroupDiscussionLeader
Dr.KeelanAtkinson,TNGroupDiscussionLeader
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LOCATIONCOBOConventionCenter
ASSEMBLY ROOMGrandRiverviewBallroomB
TIME8:00am
Course No. 4008 • Doctrine of Security – Once Saved Always SavedRev.TyranLaws,IL•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 332Course Description: This course examines thedoctrine that teaches eternal salvation.The stu-dentwillbeabletoidentifywhy“oncesaved,al-wayssaved”isareality.
Course No. 4012 • The Doctrine of the Holy SpiritRev.O.K.Patterson,MO•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 140BCourse Description:StudentswillstudythepersonandworkoftheHolySpirit.ThisstudywillincludeathoroughlookatthecorrespondingdoctrinesthatimpactourunderstandingoftheworkoftheHolySpirit.Thestudentwillbeabletoclearlyidentifythisdoctrineofthechurchwithaholisticunderstandingofsalvation,withspecialemphasisonjustification,redemptionandsanctification.
Course No. 4021A • The World of IslamRev.RoyBurden,MI•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center• 252B
Course No. 4022 • The History of World ReligionsMrs.DeloresL.Holland,MD•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center• 141Course Description:Thiscoursewillintroduceandexploreconceptsandapproachesofmajorreligioustraditionsintheworld.
Course No. 4100 • Major Covenants of the BibleDr.RickiGardner,FL•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center• 142CCourse Description:Studentswilllearnhowacovenantisestablishedandthedifferencebetweenacovenantandacontract.TheywillalsobeabletoidentifythemajorcovenantsfromtheBibleaswellasoutlinethecovenantoftheBaptistChurch.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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TheJerniganTheologicalStudiesSeminarisdesignedtoexplainanddiscussthegreattheologicalissuesoftheChristianfaith.TheseminarwillexamineareasoftheologicalstudiesandreflectionsthatarerelevanttopracticingChristians.
Pre‐requisitesforadmissiontotheJerniganTheologicalStudiesSeminarinclude: 1.RecipientoftheRecognitionAward#1and/or 2.CompletionofoneoftheCongress’otherAdvancesProjectsorSpecialProjects. 3.CompletionofatleastfouryearsintheMinister’sWives’Seminar. 4.CompletionofatleastfouryearsintheMinister’sDivision.
ApplicationshouldbemadedirectlytotheDean’sOfficebyMondayoftheCongress.Anenrollmentfeeof$5willberequired.Uponenrollmentinthefourthyearofthisseminar,studentsmaybringtheircoursecardstotheDean’sOfficeandapplyfortheAdvancedAward.ThismustbedonebyWednesdayoftheCongress.
TheDean’sOfficewillonlyprocessoriginalcoursecardsfromtheNationalBaptistCongress.PleasedonotbringcoursecardsreceivedfromState,District,LocalCongressesorChurchStudyCoursesorcop-iesofcoursecards.Cardsreceivedbefore2000willnotbeprocessed.
4DEPARTMENT OF
THEOLOGY
Dr.AndreH.Owens,DCAdministrator
Dr.ThomasSmith,NEAssistantAdministrator
JERNIGAN ADVANCED
THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
Rev.LawrenceL.Kirby,WILecturer
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LOCATIONCOBOConventionCenter
ASSEMBLY ROOMGrandRiverview
BallroomB
TIME8:00am
Course No. 4015(AP) • Theology of Christian Education and the BibleDr.KeithL.Whitney,MI•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 333Course Description: ThiscoursediscoverstheplaceoftheBibleintheChurchregardingChris-tianeducation.Studentswillbebroughttoreal-izethattheBibletakesprecedenceoverallothertextsasthefinalauthorityoffaithandpractice.
Course No. 4016(AP) • Theology of Christian Education and the Old TestamentRev.LindenBowie,MO•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 251ACourse Description: ThiscourseteachesthehistoryofeducationaleffortsbytheJewsintheOldTestament.Studentswillstudytheimpor-tancethatIsraelplacedoneducation,startinginchildhood.Methodsofmemorizationandvitaltoolsforancientlearningwillbeemphasized.
Course No. 4017(AP) • Theology of Christian Education and the New TestamentDr.LeverneMalone,TN•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 251B Course Description: This course reveals thehighstandaradoflearningasdeterminedunderthelawofgraceintheNewTestament.StudentswillcometoappreciatethehighstandardsassetbyPaulandothernotedcontributosoftheNewTestament.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Course No. 5001 • Introduction to LeadershipDr.ClennonSaulsberry,TN•Instructor12:00 Noon • COBO Convention Center • 251CCourse Description: Thiscourse introducesthestudenttoleadershipinthechurch.Initthestu-dentwill become familiarwith various forms ofleadership.
Course No. 5002A • God’s Pattern For LeadershipRev.GeraldWilcoxon,IL•Instructor12:00 Noon • COBO Convention Center • 411CCourse Description: Thiscourseexaminesthebiblicalmandatesforeffectivechurchleadership.StudentswilldiscoverGod’schoicesforleader-shipandthecharacteristicsnecessarytobewhatHewantsthemtobe.
Course No. 5005 • Staff DevelopmentMrs.MarthaBattle,IN•Instructor12:00 Noon • COBO Convention Center • 356
Course No. 5007 • Leadership Education in the Local ChurchMrs.MaeJohnson,TX•Instructor12:00 Noon • COBO Convention Center • 357Course Description:Thiscoursewillexplorethedevelopmentofatrainingprogramforchurchleaders.Qualificationsforbeinganeffectivespiritualleaderwillexaminetheleadershipintheirchurchesinrelationshiptobiblicalprinciples.EmphasiswillbeplacedonsuchbiblicalleadersasMoses,David,Paul,andJesustodeterminesuccessfulstylesofleadership.
5DEPARTMENT OF
CHURCH LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT
Mrs.BrendaRankin,TNAdministrator
TBDCoordinator
Mrs.ShirleyH.Brown,UTSupervisor
DIVISION OF CHURCH
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Dr.StanleyT.Hillard,TXLecturer
Dr.DavidHenderson,Jr.,TXGroupDiscussionLeader
Dr.CharlesD.Pratt,NCGroupDiscussionLeader
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ASSEMBLY ROOM360
TIME10:00am
Course No. 5009 • Group LeadershipRev.PatrickH.Greene,Sr.,AR•Instructor12:00 Noon • COBO Convention Center • 358Course Description:Thepurposeofthiscourseistoanalyzethegroupprocess,theknowledgeofwhichcanhelpgroupmeetingstobemoreproductiveandgroupleadershiptobemoresystematicandperceptive.
Course No. 5011 • How to Call a Leader/Pastor to the Local ChurchDr.ReginaldE.Bachus,IL•Instructor12:00 Noon • COBO Convention Center • 359Course Description:ThiscourseemphasizestheproperprocedureforcallingapastorusingBiblicalprinciples.Thecoursewillhighlighttheroleofthepastorsearch/pulpitcommitteeanditsresponsibilitytothechurch.ThecoursewillfurtherdiscusstheroleoftheHolySpiritintheentireprocess.
Course No. 5018 • Strategic Planning: Analysis, Needs Assessment, Goals, Objectives and Action PlanDr.JosephHenry,IL•Instructor12:00 Noon • COBO Convention Center • 411A
Course No. 8004 • Planning and Leading in Christian WorshipRev.FrankYoung,OH•Instructor12:00 Noon • COBO Convention Center • 411BCourse Description:Thiscoursewillanalyzethebasicstructureofcorporateworship.StudentswillsurveythehistoryofChristianworship—(itsBiblical,theologicalandpsychologicalrootsofworship—aswellasthevariousmeansofexpressingworship.Specialattentionwillbegiventoplanningandconductingworshipservices.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Advanced Leadership Development Seminar
TheAdvancedLeadershipDevelopmentSeminarisdesignedtoimpartadvancedtraininginallaspectsofbiblicalleadershiptothosewhoareinleadershippositionsintheirchurchesandwhodesiretobroadenandenhancetheirleadershipskillsandknowledge.Studentswillbechallengedtousetheirleadershipskillsbyparticipatinginvariouslearningsituations.
Studentscompletingthisfour‐yearseminarwillberequiredtocompletealeadershipprojectthatcanbeimplementedwithintheirlocalchurchortheirdenominationalresponsibility.
AdmissiontotheAdvancedLeadershipDevelopmentSeminarwillbeopentodelegateswhohave: 1.ReceivedtheRecognitionAward#1,or 2.CompletedoneoftheCongress’otherAdvancesProjectsorSpecialProjects,or 3.CompletedatleastfouryearsintheMinister’sWivesSeminar,or 4.CompletedatleastfouryearsintheMinister’sDivision.
A$10feeisrequired.RegistrationwilltakeplaceintheDean’sOfficebyMonday.Uponenrollmentinthefourthyearinthisseminar,studentsmaybringtheircoursecardstotheDean’sOfficeandapplyfortheAdvancedAward.ThismustbedonebyWednesdayoftheCongress.
TheDean’sOfficewillonlyprocessoriginalcoursecardsfromtheNationalBaptistCongress.PleasedonotbringcoursecardsreceivedfromState,District,LocalCongresses,orChurchStudyCoursesorcopiesofcoursecards.Cardsreceivedbefore2000willnotbeprocessed.
5DEPARTMENT OF
CHURCH LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT
Mrs.BrendaRankin,TNAdministrator
TBDCoordinator
Mrs.ShirleyH.Brown,UTSupervisor
ADVANCEDLEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR
Mrs.CharlesEttaBrown,TNDirector
Mrs.ClaudineFarmerFleming,MOCoordinator
Mrs.MyrtleneMerriweather,INAssistantCoordinator
Dr.StanleyT.Hillard,TXLecturer
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ASSEMBLY ROOM360
TIME10:00am
Course No. 5006 (AP) • Leadership In The Local ChurchRev.M.E.F.Washington,CA•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 332Course Description: Thiscoursewillestablishaparadigmforpragmaticleadershipinthelocalchurch,utilizingGod’smandateforleadershipasfoundintheHolyScriptures
Course No. 5008(AP) • Organizational SkillsDr.OscarR.Carter,MI•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 340Course Description: Thiscoursewillteachstudentshowtoeffectivelyorganizechurchmembersforministry.Emphasiswillbeplacedonrecruiting,assignment,delegation,documen-tation,evaluation,andfollow-up.
Course No. 5019(AP) • Planning for the FutureDr.CharlesStallworth,CT•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 355Course Description: Thiscourseemphasizestheimportanceofplanningforthefuture.Studentswillfocusondeterminingfactorsthatmakeforfuturechurchgrowthanddevelopment.
Course No. 5020(AP) • Conflict ManagementRev.BobHopeRobinson,NY•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 334Course Description: Thiscoursewillexaminebasicbiblicalprinciplesthatstudentsmaystudytosuccessfullymaneuverthroughvariousconflictsthatfrequentlyariseinthechurch.Studentswilldevelopamodelthatcanbeutilizedinconflictresolution.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Course No. 6005 • Financing and Budgeting the Work of the ChurchRev.RobertJ.Thompson,AR•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 141Course Description: Thiscoursewillprovideinformationcriticaltothedevelopmentandoperationofatotalchurchbudgetthatintegratesthemission,money,andmessageofthechurch.Thecoursewillemphasizetithing,cooperativemanagementresponsibility,andplanningstrate-gies,withastrongemphasisonimmediateneedsandlong‐rangegoals.
Course No. 6033 • Role of the Church in Economic Development – Advanced Economic DevelopmentRev.O.WendellDavis,AL•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 142B
6DEPARTMENT OF
CHURCH ADMINSTRATION
Dr.OthaGilyard,OHAdministrator
Mrs.LillieHolmes,NEAssistantAdministrator
DIVISION OF CHURCH
ADMINISTRATION
Dr.T.WendellCampbell,ILSupervisor
Dr.StanleyT.Hillard,TXLecturer
Rev.WalterR.Brown,Jr.,INGroupDiscussionLeader
Mrs.ErmaG.Williams,MOGroupDiscussionLeader
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LOCATIONCOBOConventionCenter
ASSEMBLY ROOM360
AmbassadorBallroom
TIME 10:00am
Course No. 8034 • Guidelines for Constructing a New Church BuildingRev.C.DeWayneHollins,TX•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 142CCourse Description: This course is designed toguide churches through the steps necessary inerecting a new edifice.The steps discussedwillincludemakingthebuildingdecision,obtainingfinancing,selectingandpreparingthesite,select-inganarchitectanddraftingtheplan,selectingabuildingandenteringacontract,completingtheprojectandfurnishingthefacility.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Thisfour‐yearprogramseekstoupgradechurchsecretariesandclerksinmanyoftheskillsofchurchadministration.Thisworkshopisdesignedforpeoplewhohavethebasicskillsofofficework,butmayhavelimitedexperienceinorknowledgeofthechurchoffice.Therewillbedemonstrationsoftheuseofcomputerizedofficeequipmentandtheadvantagesofincorporatingtheiruseinthelocalchurch.Also,therewillbediscussionsofthepeculiardemandsofacongregationuponthechurchsecretaryand/orclerk.Beginninginthesecondyear,therewillbecomputertraining.
Aregistrationfeeof$15willberequiredtoenrollintheChurchSecretariesandClerksWorkshop.Uponenrollmentinthefourthyearinthisworkshop,studentsmaybringtheircoursecardstotheDean’sOfficeandapplyfortheSpecialProjectAward.ThismustbedonebyWednesdayoftheCon-gress.
TheDean’sOfficewillonlyprocessoriginalcoursecardsfromtheNationalBaptistCongress.PleasedonotbringcoursecardsreceivedfromState,District,LocalCongresses,orChurchStudyCoursesorcop-iesofcoursecards.Cardsreceivedbefore2000willnotbeprocessed.
6DEPARTMENT OF
CHURCH ADMINSTRATION
Dr.OthaGilyard,OHAdministrator
Mrs.LillieHolmes,NEAssistantAdministrator
WORKSHOP FOR CHURCH
SECRETARIES AND CLERKS
Mrs.JacquelineShipp,TNCoordinator
Mrs.DebraJ.Meriweather,INAssistantCoordinataor
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LOCATIONCrownePlazaHotel
Note: Students are encouraged to bring
a laptop for these course. [Four-hour courses]
Course No. 6008.1 [Year One] • The Church Secretary and Clerk – A Partnership In Ministry – LectureMrs.CynthiaWesley,AL•Instructor8:00 am - 12 NoonCrowne Plaza Hotel • Windsor Ballroom A
Course No. 6008.2 [Year One] • The Church Secretary and Clerk – A Partnership in Ministry - KeyboardMs.KishaDavis,IN•Instructor8:00 am - 12 NoonCrowne Plaza Hotel • Windsor Ballroom A
Course No. 6009.1 [Year Three] • The Work of the Executive Administrator – LectureRev.SandraDew-Gainey,MO•Instructor8:00 am - 12 NoonCrowne Plaza Hotel • Windsor Ballroom A
Course No. 6010.1 [Year Two] • Communica-tions from the Church Office – LectureMs.ShantaBelyeu,IN•Instructor8:00 am - 12 NoonCrowne Plaza Hotel • Pontchartrain RoomCourse Description: Thiscoursefocusesontheartofclearcommunicationbetweenchurchmanagers.Itishighlyrecommendedthatpastors,churchadministrators,executivesecretaries,andchurchclerkstakethisimportantcourse.
Course No. 6011.1 [Year Four] • The Professionalism and Efficiency of the Church Secretary/Clerk - LectureMr.GriffinF.Day,NV•Instructor8:00 am - 12 NoonCrowne Plaza Hotel • Plaza Room ACourse Description: Thiscourseteachestheartofprofessionalisminthechurchoffice.Allareas,fromtelephoneetiquettetosecretarialdemean-or,arediscussed.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Course No. 7005 • Christian EvangelismRev.GregSmith,KY•Instructor12:00 Noon • COBO Convention Center • 415ACourse Description:Thiscourseisdesignedtoteachthebasicstepsindevelopingaprogramofevangelism.ThestudentwilldiscovertheappropriateScripturestouseandthemethodsandtechniquestowitnesstothenonbeliever.
Course No. 7006 • Effective Street WitnessingRev.AlbertWhite,MO•Instructor12:00 Noon • COBO Convention Center • 412ACourse Description: Thiscoursewillplaceemphasisonevangelisminthecommunity.Studentswillreceivehandsoninstructionaboutthemosteffectivewaystowitnesstononbeliev-ers.UsingJesusandtheapostleasmodels,thestudentswillfocusonrecruiting,organizing,andpreparingmembersforstreetwitnessing.
Course No. 7007 • Evangelism and Church GrowthDr.CharlesScruggs,AL•Instructor12:00 Noon • COBO Convention Center • 412BCourse Description:Thiscourseisdesignedtoteachcontemporarystrategiesthatarebiblicalandrelevanttoamulti‐cultural,multi‐racial,andmulti‐generationalpopulation.
Course No. 7008A • Witnessing to Un-churched PeopleRev.AllenMiddleton,OH•Instructor12:00 Noon • COBO Convention Center • 413ACourse Description: This course isdesigned toteachstrategiestoreachun‐churchedpeopleandidentifythereasonspeopleleavechurch.Itutiliz-esthemodelofJesusandtheapostlesandsharesthebiblicalprincipleofbelongingtoafellowshipofbelieverswithaspiritofrestoration.
Course No. 7010 • Introduction to DiscipleshipDr.RobertDickerson,GA•Instructor12:00 Noon • COBO Convention Center • 413BCourse Description: Thiscourseisdesignedtointroducethebelievertothebiblicalprinciplesofdiscipleship.ThecoursewillexaminetheCharactertraitsofthebelievers,whilelookingattheoverallexamplesofJesus.ThiscoursewillexaminediscipleshipmethodsofJesus,andthedifferencebetweendiscipleshipandmembership.
7DEPARTMENT OF
CHURCH GROWTH AND DISCIPLESHIP
Rev.RalphE.Johnson,PAAdministrator
Dr.FrancescaArmmer,ILSupervisor
Ms.TersinaJuanitaJones,INCoordinator
Dr.HeleneJ.Wesley,VAAssistantCoordinator
DIVISION OF CHURCH
MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Rev.BartholomewOrr,MSLecturer
Rev.RooseveltWalker,ILGroupDiscussionLeader
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ASSEMBLY ROOM430A
TIME10:00am
Course No. 7011 • Developing a DIscipleship MInistryMr.RayWilliams,TN•Instructor12:00 Noon • COBO Convention Center • 414ACourse Description: Thiscourseisdesignedtoassistthelocalchurchleaderinrecruitingtheproperpeople,andtoutilizetoolstobuildaneffectivediscipleshipministry.Thecoursewillprovidethechurchleaderwithaviewofvariousmodelsofdiscipleshipministriesthatillallowtheinterestedchurchleaderstoviewvariousmodelsofdiscipleship.
Course No. 7014 • Developing a New Members Ministry - “Closing the Back Door”Rev.DennisEarlThomas,DE•Instructor12:00 Noon • COBO Convention Center • 414BCourse Description:Thiscourseisdesignedtodevelopanewmembersministryandprovidetechniquesforrecruitingteacherandfacilitatoraswellasthedevelopmentofacourseandcur-riculumdesignforthelocalchurch.
Course No. 7015 • Church Growth SeminarDr.DonaldRayMcNeal,MO•Instructor12:00 Noon • COBO Convention Center • 415BCourse Description:Thiscourseisdesignedtooutlinestrategiestoincreasethemembershipofthelocalchurch.Studentswillstudywaystodevelopoutreachprogramsandministriesthatwilladdtothechurch.
Course No. 7024 • Discovering Your Spiritual GiftsRev.CharlesMorgan,IN•Instructor12:00 Noon • COBO Convention Center • 340Course Description: ThiscourseisdesignedtohelpstudentsunderstandwhoGodhasuniquelymadethemtobe.Inaddition,inthiscourse,studentswillworkthroughaspiritualgiftas-sessmentthatwillhelpthemtodiscovertheirspiritualgift(s).Discoveringtheirspiritualgift(s)willpreparethemtomoveintoameaningfulareaofservicewheretheybestfitintothebodyofChrist.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Course No. 0002 • Faith and HealthRev.AlfonzaJones,OH•Instructor8:00 am • Crowne Plaza Hotel • Plaza Room BCourse Description:Thiscoursewillassistchurchesincreatinganddesigningprogramsandministries.
Course No. 0003 • Spouseless ChristianityRev.WinfredBailey,TN•Instructor8:00 am • Crowne Plaza Hotel • Plaza Room CCourse Description: Thiscoursewilllookatthemanybiblicalteachingsandministryopportun-tiesforwidows,widowersandthosewhohavenevermarriedbasedprimarilyonthebiblicaltenentssetforthintheNewTestament.
7DEPARTMENT OF
CHURCH GROWTH AND DISCIPLESHIP
Rev.RalphE.Johnson,PAAdministrator
Dr.FrancescaArmmer,ILSupervisor
Ms.TersinaJuanitaJones,INCoordinator
Dr.HeleneJ.Wesley,VAAssistantCoordinator
DIVISION OF MATURING
DISCIPLESHIP
Rev.BartholomewOrr,MSLecturer
Rev.RooseveltWalker,ILGroupDiscussionLeader
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LOCATIONCrownePlazaHotel
ASSEMBLY ROOMCOBOConventionCenter
430A
TIME10:00am
Course No. 0004 • Developing A Senior Adult MinistryTBA•Instructor8:00 am • Crowne Plaza Hotel • Windsor Ballroom BCourse Description:Thiscoursewilllookatthemanywaysthechurchmustministertothosewhohavereachedtheirsenioryears.Thiscoursewilldevelopactivitiesthatwillallowseniorstobeactiveinthechurchandthecommunity.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Course No. 2007.1 • Christian StewardshipDr.J.L.Armstrong,TN•Instructor8:00 am • Detroit Marriott • Brule A
Course No. 2007.2 • Christian StewardshipMinisterEvanBunch,TN•Instructor8:00 am • Detroit Marriott • Brule BCourse Description: ThiscoursewillcoverthebasictenetsofChristianstewardship,talentandtithe.Throughabetterunderstandingofthespiritualprinciples,practices,andcontributionsthatChristianstewardshipmakestopersonalitydevelopmentandkingdomgrowth,thestudentwillmoreeffectivelymanagetheresourceswithwhichGodhasblessedhim.
Course No. 5012.1 • Deacon’s Ministry–Becoming an Effective DeaconRev.MelvinR.Rushing,LA•Instructor8:00 am • Detroit Marriott • Cadillac A
Course No. 5012.2 • Deacon’s Ministry – Becoming an Effective DeaconMr.SamMoore,VA•Instructor8:00 am • Detroit Marriott • Cadillac BCourse Description: Thiscourseisdesignedtoassist the deacon in becoming aware of his biblicalbase.Studentswillbepresentedwithideasthatwillenablehimtomoreeffectivelyperformhisduties.
Course No. 5016 • The Deacon’s Wife Ministry Mrs.PamelaS.Townsend,TN•Instructor8:00 am • Detroit Marriott • Duluth BCourse Description: Thiscourseisdesignedtoas-sistthedeacon’swife/deaconessinbecomingawareof how she canbeof assistance to thework of thedeacon. Students will be presentedwith ideas thatwillenablehertomoreeffectivelyperformherresponsibilities.
Course No. 5022 • Effective Deaconess MinistryDr.EmmaShepherd,AL•Instructor8:00 am • Detroit Marriott • Greco
Course No. 6003 • The Work of the Church TrusteeMr.RobertR.Simmons,OK•Instructor8:00 am • Detroit Marriott • DaVinciCourse Description: Thiscoursewillfocusontheresponsibilitiesoftrustees.Studentswillbeintro-ducedtotheworkandroleoftrusteesinthechurch.Thiscoursewillexploreanddefinedutiesoftrustees,includingmanagement,buildingmaintenance,andfiscalcontrols.
8DEPARTMENT OF
CHURCH MINISTRIES
Rev.EricD.Williams,TNAdministrator
DIVISION OF CHRISTIAN
SERVICE MINISTRIES
Mrs.DebraJ.Martin,LASupervisor
Mr.CordellE.Guillory,TXCoordinator
Dr.GeoffreyGuns,VALecturer
Dr.HowardE.Nelson,TNGroupDiscussionLeader
Mrs.JaniceBrown,WIGroupDiscussionLeader
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LOCATIONDetroitMarriottHotel
ASSEMBLY ROOMRenaissanceBallroom
TIME10:00am
Course No. 8002 • Prayer SeminarDr.RodneyHowlett,IL•Instructor8:00 am • Detroit Marriott • Marquette ACourse Description: ThiscoursewillstudythebiblicalbasisforprayerandtheimportanceofprayerinthelivesofChristians.Emphasiswillbegiventowaysoforganizingthelocalchurchprayermeetingministryforeffectivenessandgrowth.Methodstopromoteattendancewillbebrainstormed.
Course No. 8017 • The Ministry of Church UsheringMrs.GraceSummers,MI•Instructor8:00 am • Detroit Marriott • Joliet BCourse Description: Thiscourseisdesignedtoteachthebasicelementsofusheringinthelocalchurch.Stu-dentswilllearnthebasicsigns,positions,andpostlo-cationscommonlyusedinusheringwithinthechurch.
Course No. 8017B • Advanced Church UsheringMrs.BrendaEason,GA•Instructor8:00 am • Detroit Marriott • Joliet A
Course No. 8020 • The Ministry of Church NursingMrs.JuanitaEdwards,NY•Instructor8:00 am • Detroit Marriott • Duluth ACourse Description: This isastudyof thenurse’sservicesprovidedbynursingpersonnelinthechurch.Attentionwillbegiventotheneeds for thisministry,withspecialemphasisonthetasksofnursinginvolved.Health care resources andpossible churchhealth‐re-latedactivitieswillbeidentified,includingproceduresforsettingupahealthfair.
Course No. 8028 • The Church’s Response to Human Needs through Community ActionRev.LeonardGriffin,SC•Instructor8:00 am • Detroit Marriott • LaSalle BCourse Description: Theaimofthiscourseistoprovide a framework for the church’s involvement incommunityaction.Thecommunityactionmovementwillbechronicled.Studentswill identifytheneedsofthoseindividualsinthecommunityanddevelopstrat-egies to address those needs through the vehicle ofcommunityaction.
Course No. 8063.3 • How to Start a Christian Counseling MinistryMrs.CarolynDavis,IL•Instructor8:00 am • Detroit Marriott • Michelangelo
Course No. 8063.4 • Advanced Counseling TechniquesDr.PhyllisMayo,MD•Instructor8:00 am • Detroit Marriott • MonetCourse Description: StudentswillstudywaysChristiancounselingcanbeestablishedanddevelopedasanintegralpartofthelocalchurch.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Course No. 2080.1 • Developing A Mission-Minded ChurchMrs.WalterineStribling,NY•Instructor10:00 am • Westin Hotel • Book Board Room
Course No. 2080.2 • Developing A Mission-Minded ChurchRev.GeraldYoung,OH•Instructor10:00 am • Westin Hotel • EsquireCourse Description: This coursewill introduceways tobuildmissionaryendeavors into the to-taleducationalprogramofthelocalchurch.Stu-dents will learn how to plan both a missionaryconferenceandaclassontheworkofmissions.
Course No. 8006 • Becoming a Mission Worker for Global MissionsRev.GwendolynTraore,PA•Instructor10:00 am • Westin Hotel • Woodward A
Course No. 8006.1 • Building the Missionary Society in the Local ChurchMrs.GeraldineMoore,AL•Instructor10:00 am • Westin Hotel• Founders B
Course No. 8006.2 • Building the Missionary Society in Local ChurchRev.JonathanMcReynolds,OH•Instructor10:00 am • Westin Hotel • Crystal BallroomCourse Description: Thiscoursewillexaminethedepartmentofmissionsinthelocalchurch.Studentswillbeintroducedtoboththefunctionofthemissionarydepartment,variousorganiza-tionalstructuresandthekindofactivitiesthatfallwithintherealmofthedepartmentofmissions.
8DEPARTMENT OF
CHURCH MINISTRIES
Rev.EricD.Williams,TNAdministrator
DIVISION OF MISSIONS
Mrs.VirginiaVenress,LASupervisor
Ms.TarrazoniaGreen,WICoordinator
Rev.JohnnieH.Flakes,III,GALecturer
Rev.JamesA.Temple,NEGroupDiscussionLeader
Mrs.VernitaA.Howze,MIGroupDiscussionLeader
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LOCATIONWestinHotel
ASSEMBLY ROOMFoundersA
TIME8:00am
Course No. 8030 • Home Mission Program of the NBC, USA, Inc.Dr.CharlesMock,PA•Instructor10:00 am • Westin Hotel • Woodward DCourse Description: This course isdesigned tostudy thehistory,purpose, programs,organiza-tion andoperationsof theHomeMissionBoardthe National Baptist Convention. Students willdiscoverways to involve the local church in theworkoftheHomeMissionBoard.
Course No. 8031 • The Foreign Mission Program – NBC, USA, Inc. Rev.WilliamB.Moore,PA•Instructor10:00 am - 2:00 pm Westin Hotel • Founders ACourse Description: TheForeignMissionWorkshopisopentoallwhohaveagenuineinterestinthe“GreatCommission”andwhoacceptitasthefirstdutyofthechurch.TheForeignMissionprogramsoftheNationalBaptistConvention,USA,Inc.willbefullyexplained.Uponenrollmentinthefourthyearofthisworkshop,studentsmaybringtheircoursecardstotheDean’sOfficeandapplyfortheSpecialProjectAward.ThismustbedonebyWednesdayoftheCongress.[Thisisafour‐hourcourse.]
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Course No. 7008 • Evangelism: How to Share Your Faith on a Daily BasisBro.MichaelWashington,MI•Instructor12:00 Noon • Detroit Marriott• Joliet A
Course No. 7009 • Men Reaching Men on the StreetBro.DelesterJefferson,MO•Instructor12:00 Noon • Detroit Marriott• Joliet BCourse Description: Thefocusofthiscoursewillbewinningthem“toChrist,”buildingthemup“inChrist,”andsendingthemout“forChrist.”Thestu-dentwilllearnhowtoconductastreetmeeting.
Course No. 7019 • How to Develop and Maintain a Men’s Ministry in the Local ChurchMr.ErnestTinsley,NY•Instructor12:00 Noon • Detroit Marriott• LaSalle ACourse Description: ThiscoursewillprovideBiblicallybasedmethodsforrecruitingandministeringtothemodernmaninthelocalchurch.
Course No. 8012 • How to Develop a Junior Laymen’s Ministry in the Local ChurchMr.IsaiahHill,VA•Instructor12:00 Noon • Detroit Marriott• MonetCourse Description: Thiscoursewilllookatthenecessityoforganizinganddevelopingajuniorlaymenministryinthelocalchurch.
Course No. 8029B • Developing a Baptist Ministry in the PrisonBro.EmersonTurner,AZ•Instructor12:00 Noon Detroit Marriott• Mackinac Ballroom WestCourse Description: Thiscourseisdesignedtoteachstudentsmethodsandproceduresforthedevelopmentofaprisonministryprogramwithinthechurchorcommunity.Studentswillreceiveinstructionsconcerningtheprotocolsforenter-ingjailsandprisonsandtheimportanceofwork-ingwithinthejailorprisonstructuretoprovidethemosteffectiveministry.
Course No. 8074.1 • Biblical ManhoodBro.HaroldSimmons,KS•Instructor12:00 NoonDetroit Marriott• Mackinac Ballroom East
Course No. 8075.1 • Devotion: What Is It and How to Do It?Mr.RobertKelley,MI•Instructor12:00 Noon • Detroit Marriott• Marquette A
8DEPARTMENT OF
CHURCH MINISTRIES
Rev.EricD.Williams,TNAdministrator
DR. ALLEN JORDANLECTURE SEMINAR
[LAYMEN]
Mr.EveretteWoods,AZSupervisor
Mr.AntonioChristian,CACoordinator
Mr.SullivanStallworth,CACoordinator
Rev.WinifredHope,GALecturer
Rev.RobertGlaspy,MOGroupDiscussionLeader
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LOCATIONDetroitMarriottHotel
ASSEMBLY ROOMRenaissanceBallroom
TIME10:00am
Course No. 8075.2 • Devotion: What Is It and How to Do It?Mr.DwayneBanks,OH•Instructor12:00 Noon • Detroit Marriott• Marquette BCourse Description: Thecoursewillcoverthe“Worship”involvedinthedevotionalperiod.
Course No. 8076 • The Biblical Woman’s Role in the Laymen MinistrySis.SandraL.Jones,MO•InstructorSis.AlcionAmbler,KS•Instructor12:00 Noon • Detroit Marriott• MichelangeloCourse Description: ThiscoursewilldealwiththeBiblicalfunctionofwomeninaworkingrelationshipwithGodandmen.
Course No. 8077.1 – Junior Laymen Becoming Men of Faith - Section 1Mr.ClarenceLogan,KS•Instructor8:00 am - 12:00 Noon • COBO Convention Center • 357
Course No. 8077.2 – Junior Laymen Becoming Men of Faith - Section 2Mr.MichaelRoss•Instructor8:00 am - 12:00 Noon • COBO Convention Center • 358
Course No. 8077.3 – Junior Laymen Becoming Men of Faith - Section 3Rev.ShawnBuckhanan,AZ•Instructor8:00 am - 12:00 Noon • COBO Convention Center • 359
Course No. 8079 • Biblical Womanhood Mrs.DorisSimmons,KS•InstructorMrs.BettyeShowers,AL•Instructor12:00 Noon • Detroit Marriott• Nicolet A
Course No. 8080 –Biblical DaughtersMrs.PamelaHarris,AR•Instructor8:00 am - 12:00 Noon • COBO Convention Center • 356
Course No. 8101 • The Biblical Role of the Laymen in the ChurchBro.ThadJones,MO•Instructor12:00 Noon • Detroit Marriott• LaSalle BCourse Description: Thiscoursewillprovidethestudentswithabiblicalimperativetowitnessandpracticaltoolstoteachandtrainlaymenandlay-womentosharetheirfaith.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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TheDivisionofFamilyMinistriesisanintensiveeducationalandtrainingendeavordesignedforChristianleaders,teachersandlaymenengagedinplanning,implementingandadministeringfamilyministries,programsand/orservices.Thedivisionofferscoursesthatmaybetakenoverafour‐yearperiod(oneeachyear).Inadditiontothecoursework,eachparticipantisrequiredtodevelopaspecialprojectthataddressesChristianEducationMinistryprogramofservices.ThisworkshopisdesignedforpersonswhohaveattendedtheCongressforseveralyears,andwhohavealreadycompletedthespecialrequirements.AssignmentstothesecoursesaremadeonlyintheDean’sOffice.
TheDean’sOfficewillonlyprocessoriginalcoursecardsfromtheNationalBaptistCongress.PleasedonotbringcoursecardsreceivedfromState,District,LocalCongresses,orChurchStudyCoursesorcopiesofcoursecards.Cardsreceivedbefore2000willnotbeprocessed.
8DEPARTMENT OF
CHURCH MINISTRIES
Rev.EricD.Williams,TNAdministrator
DIVISION OF FAMILY
MINISTRIES
Mrs.OraM.Adams,TXSupervisor
Rev.CurtisWhitney,NYCoordinator
Mrs.W.RuthWhitney,NYAssistantCoordinator
Rev.GeorgeWaddles,Jr.,MILecturer
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LOCATIONDetroitMarriottHotel
ASSEMBLY ROOMRenaissanceBallroom
TIME10:00am
Course No. 8040 • The Biblical and Cultural Concepts of Marriage and Family LifeRev.RobertLovett,PA•Instructor12:00 Noon • Detroit Marriott • GrecoCourse Descciption: Thiscoursewillexaminevariousdefinitionsofmarriage.Studentswillexaminemarriagefromvariouspointsofview,suchashistorical,legal,biblicalandcultural.
Course No. 8043 • How to Have Christian Education at HomeRev.LarryG.Mills,FL•Instructor12:00 Noon • Detroit Marriott • Brule ACourse Description: Thiscourseisdesignedtodevelopmethodsforlayingafoundationforthechurchandhome towork together ina family‐oriented Christian education program. Collab-orative techniques will be designed to addressmeansofencouragingacloserworkingrelation-ship between the local church and the house-holdsthatcomprisethelocalchurch.
Course No. 8044 • The Christian Wedding: Its Importance and PerformanceRev.RalphHulling,GA•InstructorMrs.DorothyHulling,GA•Instructor12:00 Noon • Detroit Marriott • Richard ACourse Description: StudentswillbeintroducedtotheweddingasanactofworshipandChristiancommitment. The course willl examine impor-tantaspectsoftheweddingasprayer,Scriptureselection,music selection, the vows, the use ofthe Lord’s Supper, and appropriate participantbehavioralongwiththeroleandimportanceofmaritalcounselinginthepreparationandperfor-manceoftheweddingservice.
Course No. 8051 • Maintaining a Good Marriage and a Strong Family Rev.WilliamEarlThomas,NY•InstructorRev.HazelThomas,NY•Instructor12:00 Noon • Detroit Marriott • Brule BCourse Description: Thiscourserecognizesthedifferences in marital partnerships. Recognizingthatallmarriagesareunique,thecoursewilllookat biblical, psychological and sociological con-cepts thatwillhelpa family togrowand remainstrong.
Course No. 8059 • Parenting and Family CounselingDr.EarlBledsoe,VA•InstructorDr.CarolynBledsoe,VA•Instructor12:00 Noon • Detroit Marriott • Cadillac ACourse Description: Thiscourseisdesignedtointroducechurchleaderstoavailableresourcesthatwillstrengthentheirministrytofamilieswithchildren.Inadditiontointroducingthestudentstocurrentliterature,thecoursewillprovidebasicinformationandtechniquesforworkwithparentsandfamilyleaders.
Course No. 8061 • Looking Toward the “Empty Nest”Rev.RandyMaxwell,AR•InstructorMrs.LorethaMaxwell,AR•Instructor12:00 Noon • Detroit Marriott • Cadillac BCourse Description: Thiscourseisdesignedtoaidtheparentswhosechildrenhavereachedadulthoodandfacethechallengeofusingtheirtimeandresourceswiselyandproductively.Theemptynestpresentsanopportunityforincreasedministryaswellaspersonalgrowth.Thiscoursewillinvestigatetheopportunitiesforserviceandgrowthavailabletoemptynesters.
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Course No. 8104 • The Black Family: A Framework for Strong, Effective and Harmonious FamiliesMrs.FriedaGilyard,OH•Instructor12:00 Noon • Detroit Marriott • RaphaelCourse Description: Thiscourseisdesignedtoanswersomequestionspertainingtostrengths,needsandinterventionstrategiesapplicabletotheblack(African‐Americanfamilyanditschanginglifecycle).Itwillgiveattentiontofamilylifedevelopmentandthechanginglifecycleintermsof(a)structure,functions,andtasksrequired;(b)biblicalmodelsandspirituality;and(c)anewvision(partnershipforthefamily,churchandcommunity.
Course No. 8065 • Ministering to Married Couples Rev.LovelyCallaway,LA•InstructorMrs.NoraM.Callaway,LA•Instructor12:00 Noon • Detroit Marriott • DaVinciCourse Description: Thefocusofthiscourseinthepresenta-tionofprocedurestouseinsettingupaministryformarriedcouples.Theparticularneedsofthispopulationwillbeexplored,andprogramstoaddressthoseneedswillbeidentified.
Course No. 8066 • Christianity and Contemporary IssuesMrs.FrancineSaffold,WI•Instructor12:00 Noon • Detroit Marriott • Duluth ACourse Description: Thiscoursechallengesthestudentstoidentifyandconfrontcontemporaryissues.ThestudentwilllookatissuesthataffecttheChurch,home,andcommunity.Theywillbeencouragedtothinkthroughpracticalsolutionsandapproachestoimmediateandemergingsocialandecclesiologicalconcerns.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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TheMinister’sDivisionisopentoministersandotherinterestedparties.Thereisoneplenarysessionwhichmeetseachdayat8:00AMinthedesignatedassemblyroom.Othersmallerseminarsenabletheministerstodealwithspecificandtopicalissuesrelatedtotheworkofpastor,ministry,familylife,technologymedia,worshipandarts,church,andbiblicalpreaching.
Thedirectorandstaff,alongwithpresentersareexpectedtoregisterwith$100.Eachparticipantisexpectedtoregisterwith$75.Allseminarsessionswillfeaturerelevantandrelativecontentforpastorsandministersaswellasindividualsasdistinguishedfromtheclergy.Seminarsincludebutnotlimitedto:• ThePastorsFamilyLife• Homiletics• Hermeneutics• ChurchAdministration• 501(C3)CommunityDevelopmentCorporation• GovernmentandTaxes• 21stCenturyTechnology• MediaWorshipandArts• Evangelism• YoungPastorsandMinistersForum• Retirement
Theseseminarswillprovideinformationonhowtoseekandmaintaindifferentfinancialstreamsforenhancingchurchandpastoreconomicstability.
8DEPARTMENT OF
CHURCH MINISTRIES
Rev.EricD.Williams,TNAdministrator
MINISTER’S DIVISION
Dr.TellisJ.Chapman,MIDirector
Dr.FrankE.Ray,TNCo-Director
Dr.DerrickMiles,KYCoordinator
Dr.PhillipMcFee,NassauBHAssistantCoordinator
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LOCATIONCOBOConventionCenter
ASSEMBLY ROOMExhibitHallB/C
TIME7:30am
Course No. 0006 • Pastor and Ministers Financial Care (Revised)Facilitator:MMBBMinistersandMissionariesBenefitBoard10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 335Course Description: Instructionandinformationonretirement,taxpreparationandexemptions,insuranceplanning(lifeandhealth),disability,andrevenuestream.
Course No. 5002 • Homiletics (New)Facilitator.Dr.AaronChapman,AshlandTheologicalSeminary10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 250BCourse Description: Instructiononsermonstructureanddevelopment,preachingdynamics,writingandpresentationanddelivery.
Course No. 9902 • Personal and Family Life of the Pastor Minister (New)Facilitator: Dr.FrankThomas,IN•ChristianTheologicalSeminary10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 330BCourse Description:Instructionandinsightonsatisfyinghomewithoutsacrificingministry.Balancingfamilyandpersonallifewithministry,preaching,pastoring,andcommunityservice.Counterbalancingbivocationwithoutlosingauthenticityandeffectivenessinministry.
Course No. 9908 • Preaching Formats (New)Facilitator: Dr.ForrestHarris,Sr.,TN•President,AmericanBaptistCollege10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 354Course Description:Instructionondifferenttypesofsermondevelopment(expository,topical,extemporaneous,narrative)delivery,contentandpreachinghistory.
Course No. 9912 • Spirit of Timothy Young and New Pastors Division (Revised)Facilitator:Dr.CarlosWilliams,TN•OrchardKnobBaptistChurch10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 338Course Description: Instructiononchurchandpastoralrelations,associateministerengagement,establishinginnovation,anddenominationalstructure.
Course No. 9913 • Professional Institute Development for ChaplainsTBA•Instructor10:00 am • COBO Center • 336Course Description: This seminar is designed forministerswhoserveaschaplainsininstitutionssuchashospitals, themilitary, collegesanduniversities,jails and prisons, and other communty ministries.The course provides an update on such issues astheology,counseling,ethics,denominationalconcerns,andprofessionalrelationships.ItalsoaccentstherelationshipoftheChaplainMinistrytothelocalchurchandtheConvention.
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Course No. 9914 • Church Growth and Campus Development (New)Facilitator:Dr.JeffreyJohnson,Sr.,IN•EasternStarBaptistChurch10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 353Course Description: Instructionandenlightenmentonmembershipgrowthanddiscipleshipdevelopment,administrativetraining,employment,financing,andmembershipretention.
Course No. 9915 • Technology in Ministry (Revised)Facilitator:VariousBusinessInstitutionsandTechnologyEnterpriseExperts10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 337Course Description: Instruction inmodern technologyandequipmentusagetoenhancetheaspectsofchurchministry.Administrativesoftware,biblesoftware,media,websitedesignandmanagement.
Course No. 9917 • Pastoral Counseling Techniques(Revised)Facilitator:Dr.LeonardFavorite,TX•OutreachBaptistChurch10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 250CCourse Description: Instructiononprocedureandapproachincounseling,ethicsandapproach,singles,couples,groupidiosyncrasies,andclinicalreference.ComprehensivemethodsofconsultationandBiblicalfoundationcommunicationforeachchurchdemographic.
Course No. 9927 • How To Develop A Giving ChurchFacilitator:Dr.PaulLee,PA•JonesMemorialBaptistChurch10:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 340Course Description:Instructiononsystematicbiblicalapproachtoinvolvethecongregantsintodevelopingaloveandagenuineconcernforsupportingtheworkoftheministryoftheirlocalchurchesthroughgiving.
Fireside Chat [Minglingprotegeswithpioneers]ThePastorsDivisionAnnualSessionPlatformwillfeatureanopenonehourdialogsessionbetweenthemostreputableandrespectedpastorsoftenureandaccomplishmentofourtime.Theobjectiveofthiscomponentistodemonstrateandarticulatethewisdomandmistakesofeveryaspectofthepastorandminister’slife.Eachannualsessionwillfeatureadif-ferenttheme,andeachdialogsessionwillconcludewiththelegendaryseniorpastorbringingthegospelmessage.
The Hour of PowerFourdaysofspirituallyuplifting,powerpackedpreachingandlecturing,featuringpastorsandministers,youngandseasonedalike,fromaroundtheNationandbeyond.Theobjectiveofthisvenueistofeaturethebestofdifferentgenreofpreachingstylesanddelivery,allocution,anddiscourse.
Dr.CoreyMorris,ILLogistics
Dr.RobertTownsend,TXSecretary-Finance
Dr.GregOliver,LARegistrar
Dr.JamesKinchens,FLAssistantRegistrar
Dr.JohnAdolph,TXStrategicPlanning(ThinkTank)
Dr.JefferyJohnson,INStrategicPlanning(ThinkTank)
Rev.JanaePitts-Murdock,TNStrategicPlannng(ThinkTank)
AndreWoodsMusicStaff
DarnellDeBoseMusicStaff
MarlaLarkinMusicStaff
MINISTER’S DIVISION STAFF
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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TheModerators’Divisionisdesignedtogivespecialtrainingtoassociationmoderatorsandpersonswhofeelthattheywillbemoderatorsinthefuture.Theseminarwilldealwithleadershipskills,aswellastheroleoftheassociationinBaptistlife.A$10feeisrequired.
Course No. 7031.3 • Rediscovering the Core Values of the Baptist AssociationDr.GreenDavidson,III,AL•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 330A
Course No. 7031.4 • The Baptist Association Beliefs and PracticesDr.CatoBrooks,IN•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 330A
8DEPARTMENT
OF CHURCH MINISTRIES
Rev.EricD.Williams,TNAdministrator
MODERATORS’ DIVISION
Dr.MatthewL.Canada,MSDirector
Rev.ClevelandMcFarland,ALCoordinator
Rev.RobertMcCallum,MSLecturer
Rev.WilliamWynne,MILecturer
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LOCATIONCOBOConventionCenter
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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ThisseminarappealsprimarilytoMinisters’WivesandWidowswhohaverecognizedneedsrelatedtotheirparticularpositioninthechurch.TheprogramconsistsofeightclassesthatarerelatedtothespecificorgeneralthemesoftheCongress.ParticipationintheMinisters’WivesSeminarisencour-agedforthosepersonswhoseneedsareinlinewiththeobjectivesoftheseminar.Coursecardswillbeissuedtothosewhoseekthem,basedonparticipationinamorningclassandamid‐dayseminar.PersonswhohavebeenintheseminaratleastfouryearsqualifyforadmissiontoanAdvancedProject.BringyourcoursecardstotheDean’sOfficebyMonday.
TheDean’sOfficewillonlyprocessoriginalcoursecardsfromtheNationalBaptistCongress.PleasedonotbringcoursecardsreceivedfromState,District,LocalCongresses,orChurchStudyCoursesorcopiesofcoursecards.Cardsreceivedbefore2000willnotbeprocessed.
8DEPARTMENT OF
CHURCH MINISTRIES
Rev.EricD.Williams,TNAdministrator
MINISTER’S WIVESDIVISION
Mrs.FrancineOwens,DCSupervisor
Mrs.CharleneT.Thornton,TNAssistantSupervisor
Mrs.MarthaJones,MICoordinator
Rev.SandraCoger,MDAssistantCoordinator
Rev.RobertSmith,MILecturer
Mrs.JuanitaD.George,TXGroupDiscussionLeader
Dr.RosemarySaulsby,ILGroupDiscussionLeader
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LOCATIONCOBOConventionCenter
ASSEMBLY ROOMExhibitHallB/C
TIME 10:00am
Course No. 9600 • Challenging Minister’s Wives: What It Means To Be A Minister’s WifeMrs.MaryC.Hights,CA•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 338
Course No. 9601 • Minister’s Wives and Christian EthicsMrs.MarilynW.Fuller,MI•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center• 337
Course No. 9602 • The Minister’s Wife - Toward Patience and DedicationMrs.CynthiaSmith,MI•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center• 353
Course No. 9604 • The Minister’s Wife As A Role Model For Other WomenMrs.VerdieR.Robinson-Curry,IL•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center• 354
Course No. 9605 • The New Minister’s Wife - Learning To Be A Minister’s WifeMrs.ArbraJ.Lewis,SC•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 335
Course No. 9606 • The Minister’s Wife As A Teacher/Leader in the Local ChurchMrs.KarenWaddles,IL•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 330B
Course No. 9607 • The Role of the Minister’s Wife In The Community - As A ServantMrs.EileenArrington,OH•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 336
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Course No. 2079 • Music in Christian EducationMs.DeborahCohen,TX•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 140GCourse Description: ThiscoursewillexploretheuseofmusicasanintegralpartoftheChristianEduca-tionProgram.StudentswillidentifythevarioustypesofmusicthatcanbeusedinChristianEducation,includinghymns,anthems,GospelandothertypessuchasChristianrap.
Course No. 9031 • Great Hymns of the Church: Their Origin and MeaningMrs.VirgieDavis,MS•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 140BCourse Description: Thiscourse includesasurveyofhistoricalpatternsandtheenvironment fromwhichthegreathymnsofthechurchemerged.Studentswilldiscoverthecontributionofsignificanthymnwriters.Themessageofselecthymnswillbedescribed.Studentswillgainanappreciationforhymnsandhymnsinginginthelocalcongregation.
Course No. 9033 • Dynamics of Negro Gospel MusicMrs.EloiseTemple,NE•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 140CCourse Description: ThiscourseisdesignedtoprovidethebasisneededtointerpretandunderstandthestoryandmessagebehindtheNegrospiritualsandtheirhistoricalmeaningtoAfricanAmericans.
9DEPARTMENT OF
FINE ARTS
Dr.JoyceMarieDavisAdministrator
DIVISION OF MUSIC
Ms.N’TundraJasper,TXSupervisor
Rev.IsaacCulver,Jr.,INLecturer
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LOCATIONCOBOConventionCenter
ASSEMBLY ROOM140G
TIME 10:00am
Division of Sign Language
Thisworkshopisopentoallpersonswhohaveaninterestinministeringtothedeafandhearingimpairedandwillprovidethefundamentalsofsignlanguageandalsodealwithwaystoorganizeaministrytothedeafinthelocalchurch.Therewillbea$5registrationfee.Uponenrollmentinthelastyearinthisworkshop,studentsmaybringtheircoursecardstotheDean’sOfficeandapplyfortheSpecialProjectAward.ThismustbedonebyWednesdayoftheCongress.
TheDean’sOfficewillonlyprocessoriginalcoursecardsfromtheNationalBaptistCongress.PleasedonotbringcoursecardsreceivedfromState,District,LocalCongresses,orChurchStudyCoursesorcopiesofcoursecards.Cardsreceivedbefore2000willnotbeprocessed.
Course No. 9014 • Introduction to Sign LanguageMrs.DanettaHurt,MI•Instructor8:00 am - 12:00 Noon • COBO Convention Center • 140D
Course No. 9015 • Intermediate Sign LanguageMrs.EstellveniaSanders,IL•Instructor8:00 am - 12:00 Noon • COBO Convention Center • 140E
Course No. 9017 • Interpreter’s ClinicMs.JanetM.Hill,GA•Instructor8:00 am - 12:00 Noon • COBO Convention Center • 140F
DIVISION OF SIGN LANGUAGE
Mrs.CharlotteWalker,SCSupervisor
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National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Thisworkshopisopentochoirdirectors,churchmusicians,choirofficersandallwhoareinterestedinthepresentationofgoodmusic.Therewillbea$20registrationfee.Uponenrollmentinthefourthyearinthisworkshop,studentsmaybringtheircoursecardstotheDean’sOfficeandapplyfortheSpecialProjectAward.ThismustbedonebyWednesdayoftheCongress.
TheDean’sOfficewillonlyprocessoriginalcoursecardsfromtheNationalBaptistCongress.PleasedonotbringcoursecardsreceivedfromState,District,LocalCongresses,orChurchStudyCoursesorcopiesofcoursecards.Cardsreceivedbefore2000willnotbeprocessed.
9DEPARTMENT OF
FINE ARTS
Dr.JoyceMarieDavisAdministrator
DIVISION OF MUSICLUCIE E. CAMPBELL
CHURCH MUSIC WORKSHOP
Ms.GladysJossell,ILSupervisor
Mr.ReginaldGaston,TNDirector
Mrs.AliciaSaunders,KSDirector
Mrs.VergieDishmon,ALCoordinator
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LOCATIONCOBOConventionCenter
ASSEMBLY ROOMGrandRiverview
BallroomB
TIME10:00am
Course No. 9030 • Church Music LiteratureMrs.RitaBledsoe,AR•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 250B
Course No. 9032 • Interpreting Negro SpiritualsMrs.VelmaLarry,CA•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 250C
Course No. 9034 • Composing, Arranging and Scoring for Unique NeedsRev.WalterScrutchings,Sr.,OH•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 251B
Course No. 9035 • Comprehensive MusicianshipMr.BrianSnypes,MO•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 251C
Course No. 9036 • The Art of AccompanyingMr.DarrylL.Gates,LA•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 252A
Course No. 9037 • Choral Conducting and RehearsingDr.EleanorM.Goodman,MI•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 251A
Course No. 9039 • Effective Church Music LeadershipTBA8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 250A
Course No. 9041 • Creative Problem Solving in Music EducationRev.WalterRichardson,FL•Instructor8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 252B
Course No. 9042 • The Relationship of the Minister of Music and the Senior PastorTBA8:00 am • COBO Convention Center • 142A
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FEES:
CHILDREN’S RALLYAfeeof$10willbechargedtoallparticipantsintheChildren’sRally.ThisChildren’sRallyfeeisoverandabovethechurchregistrationfee.
CHILDREN’S INSTITUTEAfeeof$10willbechargedtoallparticipantsintheChildren’sInstitute.ThisChildren’sInstitutefeeisoverandabovethechurchregistrationfee.
Children’s Workers Division
10CHILDREN’S
DEPARTMENT
Dr.NettieWalkerWood,MIAdministrator
Mrs.MargueriteHarris,MIAssistantSupervisor
Mr.LewisFluellen,TXCoordinator
Ms.KarenD.Harvey,MOCoordinator
Mrs.JewelHumphrey,MIAssistantCoordinator
CHILDREN’S WORKERSDIVISION
Rev.DuaneBurch,MOLecturer
Mrs.GlendaTucker,INGroupDiscussionLeader
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LOCATIONDetroitMarriottHotel
ASSEMBLY ROOMAmbassadorBallroom3
TIME8:00am
Course No. 2014 • Baptist Doctrine for ChildrenRev.WinifredL.Harris,KY•Instructor10:00 am • Detroit Marriott • Marquette ACourse Description:ThiscourseacquaintschildworkerswithbiblicalbasisforBaptistfaithandpractice.Theinstructorwilluselanguageandlogicbestsuitedforthematuritylevelofthestudents.Asalaboratoryclass,bothadultsandchildrenmayenroll.
Course No. 2028 • How Children Think (Adults Only)Mrs.MarthaBowlds,IN•Instructor10:00 am • Detroit Marriott • Marquette BCourse Description:Thiscoursewillassiststu-dentsinlearninghowcognitiveskillsaredevel-opedinchildren.Theywilllearnhowtousethisknowledgeindesigningageappropriatelessons.
Course No. 2035.1 • Planning Recreation for Children - (Lab-Adults)Mrs.JosephineJ.Dupree-Dean,LA•Instructor10:00 am • Detroit Marriott • MichelangeloCourse Description:ThiscourseisdesignedtoassistthosewhoareresponsibleforrecreationalactivitiesforchildrentoprovideBible-basedactivitiesthatarefun,appropriate,exciting,safeandinnovative.Asalaboratoryclass,bothadultsandchildrenmayenroll.
Course No. 2037 • Planning Children’s WorkMrs.MicheleJohnson,MI•Instructor10:00 am Detroit Marriott • Mackinac Ballroom EastCourse Description:Thiscourseisdesignedtoassistleadersofchildrentodevelop,strengthenandadministerinnovativeprogramsforchildren.StudentsshouldbeabletoknowhowtoleadchildrenindevelopingintimaterelationshipswithJesusChrist,usingstrategiesformakingtheBiblerelevantfor21stcenturychildrenwhileenablingthemtoapplyScripturestotheirdailylives.
Course No. 2039.1 • Children at Worship (Lab - Children)Ms.ChristineCarter-Foley,TX•Instructor10:00 am • Detroit Marriott • MonetCourse Description:Thiscourseisdesignedtoassisttheleaderofchildreninplanningworshipexperiencesforchildren.
Course No. 2039.2 • Children at Worship (Lab - Adults)Mrs.MarthaCorhn,IL•Instructor10:00 am • Detroit Marriott • Nicolet ACourse Description:Thiscourseisdesignedtoassiststudentsinhelpingchildrentodevelopworshipexperiencesthatwillincludeappropriatemusic,scripturesandprayers.Studentsshouldbeabletoleadchildreninknowingthemeaningofworship,whoisworshippedandhow.AsaLabo-ratoryclass,bothadultsandchildrenmayenroll.
Course No. 8013 • Ministry to the African-American Male Child (Adults Only)Dr.MajorSteward,MI•Instructor10:00 am • Detroit Marriott • Nicolet BCourse Description:ThiscoursewillfocusonhowtoaccesstheneedsofAfrican‐Americanmalesandhowtoprovidecreativeinterventionstrategies.
Course No. 8014.1 • Ministry to Hurting Children (Adults Only)Rev.CareyIngram,GA•Instructor10:00 am • Detroit Marriott • Mackinac Ballroom WestCourse Description:Thiscourseisdesignedforpastors,childworkers,parentsandotherswhoareresponsibleforcaringforand/orteachingchildren.Studentsshouldbeabletoidentifyareasandmethodsforministeringtochildrenwhooftencometoourchurcheswithspiritual,emotionalandotherareasofhurts.Projectsthatwillincludedesigningprogramsandotherteach-ing/learningmethodswillbeusedinthisclass.
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Course No. 8015.1 • Preventing Burnout in Children’s Ministry (Adults Only)Dr.LindaClark,AR•Instructor10:00 am • Detroit Marriott • Richard ACourse Description:Thiscourseisdesignedtopresenttech-niques,resources,technologyandothermeanstoaidstudentsinlearninghowtoutilizethesemeansandmethodsinprevent-ing“burnout.”
Course No. 9028.2 • Teaching Children Through Creative Writing (Lab - Children)Ms.MorganForeman,MI•Instructor10:00 am - 2:00 pm • Detroit Marriott • RenoirCourse Description:Studentswillbeexposedtoopportunities,especiallythosewithinourdenomination,wherechildrencanandshouldbeabletowriteoftheiractivities,suchaschildren’sprogramsandotherevents.Studentswillknowthatreading,writingandcognitiveskillsareareasthatarenotindependentofeachother.AsaLaboratoryclass,bothchildrenandadultsmayenroll.
Course No. 9043 • Music for Children – AdultsRev.KeithPendilton,MO•Instructor10:00 am • Detroit Marriott • Richard BCourse Description: Thiscourseisdesignedtoidentifythetypesofmusicthatareappropriateforyoungchildren.Studentsinthiscoursewillbetaughtmethodsandtechniquesusedinteachingmusictoyoungchildren.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Morning Classes for Children
ThisvenueisdesignedforchildrenNOTenrolledintheChildren’sRally.Workshopsaremoreinteractivewithactivitiesthatincludemusic,skits,puppetry,mime,Christianvideosandmuchmore.Childrenareencouragedtodisplaytalentssuchaspoetry,writings,art,andothers.SuppliesareprovidedintheChildren’sInstituteandchildrenreceiveacertificateofcompletion.RegistrationforthisInstituteis$10.00.
10CHILDREN’S
DEPARTMENT
Dr.NettieWalkerWood,MIAdministrator
Mrs.MargueriteHarris,MIAssistantSupervisor
Mr.LewisFluellen,TXCoordinator
Ms.KarenD.Harvey,MOCoordinator
Mrs.JewelHumphrey,MIAssistantCoordinator
MORNING CLASSESFOR CHILDREN
(AGES 6-12)
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LOCATIONCOBOConventionCenter
ASSEMBLY ROOMGrandRiverview
BallroomA
ASSEMBLY ROOM8:00am
Course No. 9400 • Why We PrayMrs.MinuwawaWhitehead,MI•Instructor8:00 am - 12:00 Noon COBO Convention CenterGrand Riverview Ballroom ACourse Description: ThiscoursewillhelpchildrenlearnthatprayeriscommunicationwithGodourFather,throughJesusouradvocate.TheywilllearntherolesofbothJesusWhopraysforusconstantlyontherighthandofourFatherandtheHolySpiritwhoempowersusinprayer.
Course No. 9401 • Why We Do What We Do As BaptistsTBA•Instructor8:00 am - 12:00 NoonCOBO Convention CenterGrand Riverview Ballroom ACourse Description: Thiscoursewillhelpchildrenlearnwhyweascribetotheformofimmersionforbaptism;whyweobservetheordinancesoftheBaptistchurchsuchascommunionandbaptism;whywehaveachurchcovenant;whywefellowshipmembersinthechurchandotherreasonswhywedowhatwedoasBaptistsasitrelatestotheWordofGod.
Course No. 9402 • Why Worship GodMs.PriscillaAnnTurner,MI•Instructor8:00 am - 12:00 NoonCOBO Convention CenterGrand Riverview Ballroom ACourse Description: ThiscoursewillhelpchildrenlearnthattheonlytrueGodisJehovahGod.Theywilllearnthat“…andbesideHim,thereisnoneother,”meanswedonotworshipany-thingoranyoneotherthanGod.WewerecreatedtobringglorytoGod.StudentswilllearnScrip-tures,songsandotheractivitiesthatshowhowandwhyweworshipGod.
Course No. 9403 • The Best Me I Can BeMrs.TanyaBurch,MO•Instructor8:00 am - 12:00 Noon COBO Convention CenterGrand Riverview Ballroom ACourse Description: Thiscoursewillhelpchildrenlearnhowgoodmanners,discipline,goodgradesinschool,goodcitizenship,par-ticipationinchurchandotherdenominationalactivitiesandotherpositiveactionshelpthembecome“forofsuchisthekingdomofheaven.”
Course No. 9405 • It’s Okay To Be ChristianMrs.LindaRobinson,MS•Instructor8:00 am - 12:00 Noon COBO Convention CenterGrand Riverview Ballroom ACourse Description: ThiscoursewillhelpchildrenlearnaboutchildrenoftheBiblewhowereleadersbecausetheyweredifferent,suchasSamuel,David,Joseph,Benjamin,theladwiththelunchandotherchildrenoftheBible.Theywilllearnhowtobedifferentinapositiveway.Childrenwillbeabletolookattheirownchoicesandthechoicesofthoseintheircircles,seeingtheresultsofthosetimeswhennegativechoicesweremadeaswellastheconsequences.
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Course No. 3021 • God’s Rules RuleMrs.MarthaTurner,MA•InstructorCOBO Convention CenterGrand Riverview Ballroom ACourse Description: Everywherewegotherearerules:home,schoolandchurch.ThisclasswillassistthestudentinlearningGod’smainrules(the10Commandments)andhowtheyshouldgoverntheirlives.Yourchildwilllearneachcommandmentandwhateachmeansforhis/herlife.Ourgoalistohelpeachchildformastrongmoral/ethicalframeworkforthefuture.
Course No. 3022 • Follow The LeaderMrs.BettyChaney,MI•InstructorCOBO Convention CenterGrand Riverview Ballroom ACourse Description: Throughteachingswithgames,songsandskits,eachchildwilllearnwhatitmeanstobeaFollowerofChrist.WeteachchildrenthesongIWanttobeaFollowerofChrist;butdowegivethemthetoolsnecessarytosucceed?Thisclasswillteacheachchildhowtolivehis/herlifeasarepresentativeofChristbyexhibitingthefruitoftheSpiritandwearingthearmorofGod.
Course No. 3023 • God’s Sing-a-longMrs.LydiaCrowder,OH•InstructorCOBO Convention CenterGrand Riverview Ballroom ACourse Description: Throughsongs,gamesandotheractivities,childrenwilllearnthebooksoftheBible,keyscripturesoffaithandtoolsforasuccessfulChristianlife.ChildrenwillwalkawaynotonlywithversesmemorizedandsongsofZiontosing,buttheywillbeempoweredtolivetheWordofGodfromdaytoday.
10CHILDREN’S
DEPARTMENT
Dr.NettieWalkerWood,MIAdministrator
Mrs.MargueriteHarris,MIAssistantSupervisor
Mr.LewisFluellen,TXCoordinator
Ms.KarenD.Harvey,MOCoordinator
Mrs.JewelHumphrey,MIAssistantCoordinator
AFTERNOON CLASSESFOR CHILDREN
(AGES 6-12)
Dr.JoyDavis,MICoordinator
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ASSEMBLY ROOMGrandRiverview
BallroomA
TIME1:00pm
Course No. 3024 • SavedMs.RenitaPerry,MO•InstructorCOBO Convention CenterGrand Riverview Ballroom ACourse Description: Throughstories,adventure,activitiesandskits,thiscoursewillpresenttheplanofsalvationinclearandconcretewaysforourchildren.NotonlywilltheylearntheABC’sofSalvation,buttheywillbeintroducedtotheRo-mansRoadandhumanity’sneedfortheSavior.EachchildwillwalkawaynotonlyknowingwhatitmeanstobesavedbuthowtoshareChrist’sgospelwithothers.
Course No. 3025 • God’s Drum LineMs.KimberlyAlexander,MO•InstructorCOBO Convention CenterGrand Riverview Ballroom ACourse Description: Inamarchingband,itisthedrumlinethatsetstherhythmfortheentireband.AsChristians,wearecalledtobeChrist’srepresentativesonearthsettingexamplesforwhatitmeanstolivegodlylives.InthelifeofaChristian,itisJesuswhoistobeourDrumMajorsettingthepaceandguidelinesforourlife.Inthissession,ourchildrenwilllearnhowtolivetheirlivesasGodwouldhavethemandwhatitmeanstobeinsolidaritywithChrist.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Children’s Rally
FEE:
CHILDREN’S RALLYAfeeof$10willbechargedtoallparticipantsintheChildren’sRally.ThisChildren’sRallyfeeisoverandabovethechurchregistrationfee.
LOCATION8:00 am - 12:00 Noon • COBO Convention Center • Wayne Hall D
Dance Rehearsal8:00am-12:00Noon•COBOConventionCenter•MichiganHallE3Note:Childrenwhowillparticipateinthedanceandmimeshouldbringtheiruniform(s)
Drama/Verse Rehearsal8:00am-12:00Noon•COBOConventionCenter•MichiganHallE3
Orchestra Rehearsal8:00am-12:00Noon•COBOConventionCenter•Room341Note:Children12yearsoldthatwouldliketoparticipateintheorchestrashouldbringtheirinstru-mentstorehearsalsdaily.
10CHILDREN’S
DEPARTMENT
Dr.NettieWalkerWood,MIAdministrator
Mrs.MargueriteHarris,MIAssistantSupervisor
Mr.LewisFluellen,TXCoordinator
Ms.KarenD.Harvey,MOCoordinator
Mrs.JewelHumphrey,MIAssistantCoordinator
CHILDREN’S RALLY
Dr.CherylByrd,GADirector
Rev.DanielGarrett,ILAssistantDirector
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LOCATIONCOBOConventionCenter
ASSEMBLY ROOMMichiganHallE1/E2
TIME8:00am
Children’s Rally StaffMrs.ShirleyWhiteDramaDirector
Mrs.SherryW.TaylorDramaInstructor
Ms.GeorgiaMcPhaul,MIChoirDirector
Ms.TarynCarterWycheDanceDirector
Mrs.MimiTwyman,ALDanceInstructor
Ms.LindaNwoke,TXCostumeManager
Ms.SharlieMcClain,WIRegistrationManager
Rev.QuentinTaylor,GAMusicAssistant
Ms.KeichaOwens,GASpecialAssistant
Mr.EllingtonByrd,GASpecialAssistant
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Note: Students enrolled in lab classes do not attend lecture
and group discussions
11YOUTH
DEPARTMENT
Rev.ZollieWebb,ILAdministrator
Sis.AnitaArmand,WVSupervisor
Ms.LoisK.Black,TXAdministrativeAssistant
YOUTH WORKERS DIVISION
Dr.GeorgeC.McCutchen,Sr.,OKSupervisor
Mrs.DorisJ.Wheatley,INCoordinator
Mrs.BettyCarpenter,INAssistantCoordinator
Ms.MayronaHicks,ILAssistantCoordinator
Rev.AllanPatterson,TXLecturer
Mr.AltonEdwards,Sr.,TNGroupDiscussionLeader
Mr.ShermanL.Helton,TNGroupDiscussionLeader
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LOCATIONDetroitMarriottHotel
ASSEMBLY ROOMAmbassadorBallroom1/2
TIME8:00am
Course No. 2040 • Understanding YouthMs.MattieE.Hatchett,MI•Instructor10:00 am • Detroit Marriott • Cadillac ACourse Description: Thiscoursedealswithpracti-cal,waysofdiscoveringneedsandinterestsofyouth,offocusingonandappreciatingthenormaldevelop-mentalprocessofadolescentsandofstudyingtheproblemspeculiartothem.[Two‐hourcourse-adultsonly.][Prerequisiteforteachingyouthatthedistrict,stateandnationallevels.]
Course No. 2044 • Teaching Youth CulturallyMs.DebraL.Johnson,MI•Instructor10:00 am - 2:00 pm Detroit Marriott • Duluth BCourse Description: Theaimofthiscourseistodeterminethelearningstylesofyouth.Studentswilllearnhowtosetgoalsandidentifythematerialsthatarebestsuitedfortheirlearningstyles.Waysandmethodstohelptheyouthtogrowreligiouslywillbeportrayed.[Four‐hourLaboratorySchoolforadults.]
Course No. 2046 • Skill Development for Teaching YouthRev.AaronRoss,Jr.,MI•Instructor10:00 am • Detroit Marriott • GrecoCourse Description: Thiscoursewillassistinteachingyouthandthemethodsforreachinghighschoolstudents.[Twohourclass]
Course No. 2049 • Helping Young People Develop Christian BeliefsMr.ElijahJasper,TX•Instructor10:00 am • Detroit Marriott • Joliet BCourse Description: ThepurposeofthiscourseistoaidyoungpeopleinfocusingonChristianidealsandbeliefs,theplaceofGodinone’slife,andhowonemaydetermineHispurposeinlifeinaccordancewithGod’swill.[Two‐hourclass.]
Course No. 2050 • Teaching Discipline to Our Youth At Home and at ChurchDr.BonitaF.Smith,WI•Instructor10:00 am • Detroit Marriott • LaSalle ACourse Description: Thiscourseemphasizesbiblicalmethodstohelpyouthexhibitandmaintainself‐control.Scripturesontrainingyouth/childrenwillbeexplored.Studentswillbeguidedinstrategiestomodifybehaviorwhenyouthmisbehaveinthehomeaswellasatchurch.[Two‐hourclass]
Course No. 2052 • Teaching Social Etiquette and Good Manners to Youth and OthersMrs.ErnestineForeman,TX•Instructor10:00 am • Detroit Marriott • Cadillac BCourse Description:Thiscourseisdesignedforpersonsinvolvedinyouthministry.Methodstoteachetiquettewillbeidentified.Studentswilldevelopalessonplantoteachsocialetiquetteandgoodmannerstoyoungpeople.[Two‐hourclass.]
Course No. 2054 • Youth At WorshipRev.KendallC.Fealing,LA•Instructor10:00 am • Detroit Marriott • RaphaelCourse Description:Thiscourseseekstoexplorenewwaysofworshipforyouth,introduceyouthtowhatworshipis,howworshipattitudesdevelop,howtodeepenandenrichworship,andhowgenuinewor-shipcanbeencouragedanddeveloped.[Twohourclass.]
Course No. 2055 • The Baptist Youth FellowshipRev.CathrynBrundage,PA•Instructor10:00 am • Detroit Marriott • Duluth ACourse Description:Thiscourseisdesignedtodemonstratetoyouthworkersthedynamicsofgrouplearningandinteractiveactivities.Studentswillidentifyproblemsandactivitiesthatwillstrengthenayouthfellowshipandcauseittobeexcitingtothosewhopar-ticipate.[Two‐hourclass.]
Course No. 7004 • Teenage EvangelismMrs.MargaretteLister,TX•Instructor10:00 am - 2 pmCOBO Convention Center • 355Course Description: Thefocusofthiscourseisonboththeteenagerandthosewhoministertothisagegroup.Strategiesforreachingouttoteenagerswillbeexplored.Studentswillidentifymethodstowitnesstoteenagersandappropriatescripture,methodologyandtechniquestowitnesstothenon‐believingteenager.[Four‐hourLaboratorySchool–teachesyouthworkershowtoteachevangelismtechniquestoyoungpeople.]
Course No. 8016 • Developing an Effective Youth MinistryRev.RuthCollinsBrown,LA•Instructor10:00 am • Detroit Marriott • Brule ACourse Description: Thiscoursewillfocusisonde-velopingayouthministrythatwillreachyouthinthelocalchurch.[Twohourclass.]
Course No. 8017 • The Youth Director and His WorkRev.DavidBlackburn,NY•Instructor10:00 am • Detroit Marriott • Brule BCourse Description: Thiscoursewillacquaintyouthdirectorswiththeworkoftheyouthdepartment.Theorganizationalstructure,goalsandobjectives,aswellasavailableresourceswillbethefocusofthisstudy.[Two‐hourclass.]
Course No. 8023 • Drug Abuse and Our YouthRev.ZacchaeusBuckner,AL•Instructor10:00 am • Detroit Marriott • DaVinciCourse Description: Thiscourseisdesignedtoacquaintyouthworkerswithdrugabuseproblemsandwarningsigns.Studentswilllearnwhattolookfor,andhowtoestablishrelationshipswithyouthandparents.[Two‐hourclass.]
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 16-20, 2014
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Course No. 9500.1 • Player HatersMs.YolandaHaynes,TX•Instructor1:00 pm • COBO Convention Center • 250A
Course No. 9501.1 • Hip Hop Culture and ChristianityRev.MoshiuKnox,MS•Instructor1:00 pm • COBO Convention Center • 250BCourseDescription:StudentswilllearnhowGodintendedformentowriteandcompilethewordsoftheholyBible.TheywillappreciateGod’ssov-ereigntyandincredibleloveforHiscreationandHisdesirethatwecometoknowHimthroughtheWord.
Course No. 9502 • Do You Feel Me, Jesus?Rev.ChadWhite,OH•Instructor1:00 pm • COBO Convention Center • 250CCourseDescription:ThiscoursewillpresentanoverviewoftheNewTestament,withsummariesofeachbookandpresentationofkeythemes.
11YOUTH
DEPARTMENT
Rev.ZollieWebb,ILAdministrator
Sis.AnitaArmand,WVSupervisor
Ms.LoisK.Black,TXAdministrativeAssistant
YOUTH DIVISIONMrs.MarieWilhite,IN
Supervisor
Rev.LamarJones,TXAssistantSupervisor
Rev.FrankLee,Jr.,ILDivisionCoordinator
Ms.RaelynPurham,ILCoordinator
Ms.MarcelineAdams,MOMusicInstructor
YOUTH DIVISION COURSES
SECTION 1 Ages 13-14Ms.DorisMcGillberry,IL
Director
Bro.CedricWhite,ILCoordinator
Rev.CourtenayMiller,DCLecture
Ms.CaroleSearles,ILCoordinatorLabSchool–Youth
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LOCATIONCOBOConventionCenter
ASSEMBLY ROOMMichiganHallE1/E2
1:00pm
Course No. 9504 • What Did You Say, John?Dr.EugeneWhiting,MS•Instructor1:00 pm • COBO Convention Center • 251ACourseDescription:ThiscoursewilluncoverthepurposeofJohn’sgospel,examinationofthesev-enmiracleshepresentsandwillhelpthestudenthaveamoreintimateknowledgeofourLord.
Course No. 9530 • The Gospel CrewRev.CorwinLasenby,Sr.,FL•Instructor1:00 pm • COBO Convention Center • 251BCourseDescription:ThiscoursewillfocusontheSynopticGospels–Matthew,Mark,andLuke.StudentswillstudylifeandministryofJesusChristasportrayedbythesethreewriters.Throughthiscomparativestudy,studentswillgainamorecomprehensiveunderstandingofJesus’ministry.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Course No. 9505.1 • Hip Hop Culture and ChristianityMr.DorianDallas,NY•Instructor1:00 pm • COBO Convention Center • 140D
Course No. 9505.2 • Hip Hop Culture and ChristianityRev.RickieHaynes,TX•Instructor1:00 pm • COBO Convention Center • 140ECourse Description: Thiscoursewillexaminecommonalitiesinthesetwoculturesthatcanserveasbridgesforevangelismandministry.
Course No. 9506 • Black Baptist HistoryRev.JesseWalker,GA•Instructor1:00 pm • COBO Convention Center • 142A
Course No. 9508 • From Boys to Men - How to Become a Strong Christian Black ManRev.DarrellCook,PA•Instructor1:00 pm • COBO Convention Center • 140B
Course No. 9509.1 • Becoming Women - How to Become a Strong Christian Black WomanMrs.MarilynJ.Brown,TX•Instructor1:00 pm • COBO Convention Center • 140C
11YOUTH
DEPARTMENT
Rev.ZollieWebb,ILAdministrator
Sis.AnitaArmand,WVSupervisor
Ms.LoisK.Black,TXAdministrativeAssistant
YOUTH DIVISION COURSES
SECTION 2Ages 15-16
Mrs.ShavondaWaddles,ILDirector
Mr.JerryLane,DCCoordinator
Rev.RahsaanArmand,WVLecturer
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LOCATIONCOBOConventionCenter
ASSEMBLY ROOMMichiganHallE1/E2
TIME1:00pm
Course No. 9510.1 • Player Haters - Developing Christian MoralsMs.SharonJordan,FL•Instructor1:00 pm • COBO Convention Center • 140F
Course No. 9510.2 • Player Haters - Developing Christian MoralsRev.ChristopherGlover,Sr.,PA•Instructor1:00 pm • COBO Convention Center • 140GCourse Description:ThiscoursewillpresentanoverviewoftheBibleandwillhelpstudentstoappreciatetheimportanceofGod’sWordanditsrelevancetoourdaytodayliving.
Course No. 9512.1 • It Takes Two - Dating and Still Being A ChristianRev.TerranceJohnson,MI•Instructor1:00 pm • COBO Convention Center • 142B
Course No. 9512.2 • It Takes Two - Dating and Still Being A ChristianRev.ThomasJ.Savage,IL•Instructor1:00 pm • COBO Convention Center • 142CCourse Description:StudentswilllearntheconceptofdatingfromaChristianperspective.IsitChristiantodate?WhatispermissibleandwisebehaviorforChristianyouth?Atwhatageshouldyoubegintodate?Thiscoursewillexploretheseissuesandmanymore.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Course No. 9513 • Evangelism 101 - You Betta Tell SomebodyMrs.RubyArmond,IL•Instructor1:00 pm • COBO Convention Center • 332Course Description: Studentswilllearnhowtosharetheplanofsalvationandwillbemotivatedtoseeevangelismasawayoflifeinsteadofaprojectorcrusade.
Course No. 9514.1 • Discipleship 101 - It’s Time to Grow UpMr.GeorgeR.Lee,III,GA•Instructor1:00 pm • COBO Convention Center • 333
Course No. 9514.2 • Discipleship 101 - It’s TIme to Grow UpMs.BarbaraRobinson,MD•Instructor1:00 pm • COBO Convention Center • 334Course Description: StudentswilllearnkeydiscipleshipskillsthattheycanpracticeintheirownlivesandusetoencourageyoungChristiansthattheyarementoring.
Course No. 9515 • We’ve Come To Praise Him!Ms.ShadonnaPhenix,LA•Instructor1:00 pm • COBO Convention Center • 335Course Description: Studentswilllearnhowtheyshouldapproachworship,whyworshipiscentralinourexperience,andhowitcanbecomemoremeaningful.
Course No. 9516 • Til’ Death Do Us Part: Preparing for Christian MarriageDr.W.C.Watson,Jr.,MA•Instructor1:00 pm • COBO Convention Center • 336Course Description: DoyouhavewhatittakestocommittoaliferelationshipthatwillbeseveredonlybyGod’scall?Thisclasswillhelpstudentsanswerthatquestion.
11YOUTH
DEPARTMENT
Rev.ZollieWebb,ILAdministrator
Sis.AnitaArmand,WVSupervisor
Ms.LoisK.Black,TXAdministrativeAssistant
YOUTH DIVISION COURSES
SECTION 3Ages 17-18
Mrs.VirginiaR.Montgomery,TX
Director
Rev.DonaldLacey,TXCoordinator
Rev.JosephTribble,TNLecturer
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LOCATIONCOBOConventionCenter
ASSEMBLY ROOMMichiganHallE1/E2
TIME1:00pm
Course No. 9517 • Public Speaking in the ChurchMrs.JaniceCulver,IN•Instructor1:00 pm • COBO Convention Center • 337Course Description:Thestudentwilllearnthefundamentalsofpublicspeakingandthediffer-entapproaches,methods,andtypesofspeechestobegiveninchurchforregularandspecialwor-shipservicesandevents.
Course No. 9518 • Throw Up Both Hands - How to Direct ChoirsMrs.BettyWhite,TX•Instructor1:00 pm • COBO Convention Center • 338Course Description: Thiscoursewillstresstech-nicalelementsofthemusicministry:howtoreadmusic,elementsofdirecting,etc.
Course No. 9522 • Do You Have The Holy Ghost?Ms.TambriaWalker,GA•Instructor1:00 pm • COBO Convention Center • 353Course Description: ThiscourseisdesignedtoteachstudentsthedoctrineoftheHolySpirit.WhoisHe?WhatisHispurpose?WhendoyougetHim?CanyouloseHim?
Course No. 9523 • Understanding Other ReligionsMr.DavidGrisby,LA•Instructor1:00 pm • COBO Convention Center • 354Course Description: ThiscourseisdesignedtohelpyouthclarifyChristianDoctrineascomparedtootherpopularreligions,particularlyBlackMuslimsandJehovah’sWitnesses.
Course No. 9524 • Hip Hop ProverbsMrs.DrenaHicks-Jones,MI•Instructor1:00 pm • COBO Convention Center • 355Course Description: ThestudentwilllearnhowthepoetryofScripture,forexample,thePsalms,theProverbs,andEcclesiastes,canbeusedastoolstowitnessthegenreofhiphopasames-sageoftheGospel.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Youth Rally
WeencouragealltheKing’sTeenstoworshipwithusthroughtheProclaimedWord,music,drama,anddance!PleaseadheretothelistedYouthRallyGuidelines.AllyoungpeopleinterestedinbecomingYouthAmbassadorsshouldinquireonsite.
YOUTH RALLY GUIDELINES AND FEES:
1. ParticipantscananticipatedeliberategrowthintheirlifestyleofworshipthroughGod’s Word,Vocal/InstrumentalMusic,Drama,Dance,andMime.2. AllYoungPeopleaged13-17areencouragedtoparticipate.3. Churchesbringingdelegatesaged12andunderareencouragedtoregistertheminthe Children’sRally,andnotbringthemtotheYouthRallyrehearsals.4. Fee:Participantsmustregisteronsitewithafeeof$10;costisabovechurchregistration fees.Eachparticipantwillreceiveregistrationmaterialsonsite.5. Attire(Daily):Allyouthshoulddressconservatively.Pleasedonotwearshortsortank tops.YouthRallybuttonsmustbeworneachday.6. Attire(FridayNight):Whitedressesorskirts/blousesforyoungladies;Darkslacks, whiteshirts,anddarktiesforyoungmen.7. Orchestra:AllyoungpeopleplanningtoparticipateintheOrchestrashouldbring theirinstruments.8. Chaperones:ChurchdelegatedchaperonesareNOTrequiredtoremainwithyour youth.YouthRallyparticipantswillbedismissedpromptlyat12:00p.m.andmaymeet indesignatedareas.9. Chaperones:Allchaperones/adultswhoremainineitherrehearsalareamustbe registered/workingvolunteers.Weneedyourassistance!Pleaseregisteronsitewithafee of$10.10. Ambassadors:We’relookingforYouthAmbassadorstoshadowtheYouthRallyStaff onyourdestinedroadtoleadership!Inquireonsite.
YOUTH RALLY STAFF
YOUTH RALLYMs.StaceyL.Benn,MDDirector,YouthRally
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LOCATIONCOBOConventionCenter
ASSEMBLYWayneHallD
TIMEMonday
1:00pm-4:00pm
Tuesday-Friday8:00am-12:00Noon
Dance Rehearsal8:00am-12:00Noon
COBOConventionCenterAtwaterLounge
Drama/Verse Rehearsal8:00am-12:00Noon
COBOConventionCenterAtriumCoatCheckRiverViewFront
Mime Rehearsal8:00am-12:00Noon
COBOConventionCenterLowerLevelPrefuntionArea
Orchestra Rehearsal8:00am-12:00Noon
COBOConventionCenterRoom341
Ms.Renee’E.Young,DCSpecialAssistant
Mr.MichaelMcClendon,ILSpecialAssistant-Logistics
Mrs.SandraBaker-Lowe,NYRegistrar
Mrs.CarlitaJ.Gordon,LARegistrarAssistant
Ms.MyraMcCuchteon,NJRegistrarAssistant
Dr.DelloThedford,MOMusicDirector
ProfessorAnitaWatkins-Stevens,MOAssistantMusicDirector
Mr.BrandonA.Booth,MDMusicAssistant
Mrs.PriscillaSmith,MOChoirCoordinator
Dr.ErralWayneEvans,MOOrganist
Mr.ClarenceJones,SCOrchestraDirector
Mr.AnthonyJones,NCAssistantOrchestraDirector
Ms.YvetteBanks,INDramaDirector
Mr.BrandonV.Lewis,LAAssistantDramaDirector
Mrs.JocelynLamkinThomas,MDDanceDirector
Mr.KennethRozier,Jr.,GAMimeDirector
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Course No. 2011 (Youth) • What It Means To Be BaptistMs.GenevaBirdon,LA•Instructor8:00 am • Westin Hotel • Book BoardroomCourse Description: Thiscourseexamineswithsimplicityandclarity,thebasicteachingsoftheBaptistfaith.Studentswillexploreeachdoctrinalpositionandthebasisforeachdoctrinalpositiontaughtintheclass.
Course No. 7026 • The Impact of the Hip Hop Culture on ChristianityTBA•Instructor8:00 am • Westin Hotel • Woodward B/C
Course No. 7027 • Dealing with Spiritual CrisisMrs.EleanorHillard,TX•Instructor8:00 am • Westin Hotel • Esquire
12YOUNG ADULT DEPARTMENT
Dr.LeroyAdams,NEDepartmentAdministrator
Rev.RodneyC.Griffin,Jr.,INCoordinator
COLLEGE WORKSHOP(Ages 18-24)
(Forcollegestudentsandthosewhowillbeattendingcollege
forthefirsttimethisfall.)
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LOCATIONWestinHotel
ASSEMBLY ROOMWoodwardB/C
TIME10:00am
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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Course No. 2009 • Debt-Free Living: How to Manage Your Money Through The WordRev.RickyFuquay,TN•Instructor8:00 am • Westin Hotel • Woodward DCourse Description: Thiscoursewillfocusonstrategiesforeffectivefiscalstewardship.Studentswillexploreways,inaccordancewithScriptures,tomanagemoneyandtodissolvedebtsinaChristianway.
Course No. 2062 • Involving Young Adults in ChurchMrs.HelenAlston,IL•Instructor8:00 am • Westin Hotel • Crystal BallroomCourse Description: Thiscoursedealswithpractical,simplewaysofdiscoveringtheneedsandinterestsofyoungadults,offocusingonappreciatingthenormaldevelopmentalprocessofthisagegroup,andofstudyingtheproblemspeculiartothem.Studentsinthiscoursewillfocusonmethodstomoreactivelyinvolveyoungadultsinthemissionworkofthechurch.
Course No. 8048 • Young Adults Work In The ChurchRev.MichaelGlenn,NC•Instructor8:00 am • Westin Hotel • Venetian BallroomCourse Description: Thiscourseisplannedtoacquaintleadersofyoungadultsandyoungadultsthemselveswiththeirneedsandinterestsandthemeansthroughwhichthisimportantgroupmightfindarealplaceofgrowthandserviceinthelifeofthechurch.
12YOUNG ADULT
DEPARTMENT
Dr.LeroyAdams,NEDepartmentAdministrator
Rev.RodneyC.Griffith,Jr.,INCoordinator
YOUNG ADULT DIVISION
(Ages 19-35)
Rev.NathanaelWaddles,ILDirector
Dr.CherylStuart,ARSupervisor
Ms.MarvetaLynnButler,MOMusicInstructor
Rev.ClaudeWhite,Jr.,ILLecturer
Rev.ThomasN.Bessix,LAGroupDiscussionLeader
Ms.ZelphaM.Whatley,MSGroupDiscussionLeader
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LOCATIONWestinHotel
ASSEMBLY ROOMWoodwardB/C
TIME10:00am
Course No. 8053 • Preparing Young Adults for MarriageRev.JamesHunter,TN•Instructor8:00 am • Westin Hotel • Founders BCourse Description: Thiscourseisdesignedtoteachyouththebiblicalprescriptionformar-riage,andencouragethemtofollowit.Christianyouthwillbeinstructedhowtoavoidthepatternofmarriageespousedbytheworld.TheywillbetaughtthevalueofmarriageasprescribedbyGod.ThegoalofthecourseistoconvinceyouthpeopleoftheneedtofollowthepatternthatGodhassetforth,andtoprojectGod’splanformarriageastheonlywaytohaveasuccessfulmarriage.
Course No. 8055 • Being Christian, Single and HappyDr.SharonWilson,FL•Instructor8:00 am • Westin Hotel • Woodward ACourse Description: ThefocusofthiscourseisonstrategiestoliveagodlylifeasasingleChristian.StudentswillbeguidedthroughtheScripturesthatdescribetheabundantlifeofaChristian.
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education • June 22-26, 2015
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iRock ScheduleCOBO Convention Center
YOUNG ADULT EXPLOSION
iROCK
Ms.YvonnePitts,MIDirector
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LOCATIONCOBOConventionCenter
ASSEMBLY ROOMWayneHallD
TIME1:00pm
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iROCK SERVICEThursday,June25,2015
7pmCOBOConventionCenter
HallB/C
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iRockRegistration$10.00
MONDAY
Band•1:00-2:00pm•WayneHallD
Drama•1:00-3:00pm•MichiganHallE3
Dancers•1:00-3:00pmLowerLevelPrefunctionAreaRiverfront
PraiseTeam•2:00-4:00pm•Room330A
Choir•3:00-5:00pm•WayneHallD
iRockMen/Mime•3:00-5:00pmMichiganHallE3
iRockCafe’Prep•1:30-2:30pm•Room330A
TUESDAY
Choir•12:30-1:30pmand5:00-7:00pmWayneHallD
Drama•12:30-1:30pm•MichiganHallE3
iRockMen/Mime•1:30-3:30pm•MichiganHallE3
PraiseTeam•5:00-7:00pm•Room330A
Dancers•5:00-7:00pm•AtwaterLounge
WEDNESDAY
Drama•1:00-2:00pm•MichiganHallE3
PraiseTeam•1:00-3:00pm•Room330A
Choir•1:00-4:00pm•WayneHallD
Dancers•1:00-7:00pm•AtwaterLounge
iRockMen/Mime•2:00-4:00pmMichiganHallE3
iRockCafe’•5:00-7:00pm•Room330A
THURSDAY[Note:DressRehearsalwillbeheld5:00-6:30pm]
PraiseTeam•12:30-1:30pm•330APraiseTeam•5:00-6:30pm•HallB/C
Choir•12:30-1:30pm•WayneHallDChoir•5:00-6:30pm•HallB/C
Drama•12:30-1:30pm•MichiganHallE3Drama•5:00-6:30pm•HallB/C
iRockMen/Mime•1:30pm-3:30pmMichiganHallE3
iRockMen/Mime•5:00-6:30pm•HallB/C
Dancers•12:30-1:30pm•AtwaterLoungeDancers•5:00-6:30pm•HallB/C
TBDLecturer
Rev.DarnellDeboes,MIMusicDirector
MarvettaLynnButler,INAccompanist
MinisterJelaniJones,MIPraiseandWorshipDirector
DeMillaPrince,OHDanceDirector
MinisterJamesHayes,MIiRockMenandDramaDirector
BrandonBland,MIOrganist/Keyboard
JohnnyTate,TNOrganist/Keyboard
AndrewHicks,MIBass/Keyboard
AlexanderBrown,MIPercussionist
SteveBland,MIGuitarist
GaryJohnson,MIGuitarist
Rev.JeffreyMurdock,TNSocialMediaandProduction
Director
Min.KarlosNichols,TNiRockCafe’Director
JohnKing,MITechnicalCoordinator
ElaineJones,MIRegistrar
MarlenaTaylor,MIAssistantRegistrar
STAFF