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PROGRAM OF THE

SIXTY-SIXTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE

ALABAMA BAPTIST STATE CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Dr. Foster C. Woodrick, President

Affiliate ALABAMA STATE MISSIONARY BAPTIST

CONVENTION,INC. Dr. L. C. McMillian, President

HELD WITH

THE CHURCHES OF SELMA & SELMA UNIVERSITY SELMA, ALABAMA

Dr. Alvin A. Cleveland, Sr., President, Selma University

JULY 27 – JULY 31, 2009

UNDER THE AUSPICES OF

CALVARY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Dr. C. A. Lett, Pastor

CONGRESS THEME:

“THE HEAVENLY VISION: THE MISSON OF THE CHURCH”

Ephesians 5: 16-21

Alabama Baptist State Congress

Of Christian Education

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Dear Congress Delegates: I extend to each of you a warm Christian greeting and welcome to our 66th annual session held here in Selma, Alabama. It is my hope and prayer that you will be benefited by your attendance here this week and that each of us will return to our homes a better worker for the Master. The courses offered this week will be taught by informed and inspired instructors and will strengthen you in your kingdom walk. I ask that you attend and participate in the sessions regularly and please join me in praying that this congress session will prove to be the best one yet. Yours in commitment to Christ,

Foster C. Woodrick President

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PROGRAM OF THE

SIXTY-SIXTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE

ALABAMA BAPTIST STATE CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN

EDUCATION

THEME:

“THE HEAVENLY VISION: THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH”

OFFICIAL ROSTER

Dr. L. C. McMillian………… President, Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention, Inc. 300 Dr. L. C. McMillian Avenue, Troy, AL 36081 (334) 566-0347

Dr. Foster C. Woodrick President, Alabama Baptist State Congress of Christian Education

1328 Echols Drive, Forestdale, AL 35214 (205) 798-6778

Attorney Collins Pettaway, Jr. ………………………………………….………… First Vice-President

709 Tremont Street, Selma, AL 36701 (334) 874-4755

Rev. John A. Tucker ………………………………………….……………….…… Second Vice-President 4145 Hwy 41 North, Monroeville, AL 36460 (251) 575-4641

Mrs. Lila Hackett ................................................................................................ General Secretary

7125 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield, AL 35064 (205) 923-6587 Mrs. Maxine D. Abrams ………………………………….…………………….….…… Assistant Secretary

5610 – 21st Avenue East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 (205) 349-2962 Mrs. Veronica Salary … Corresponding Secretary and Classification Committee Chairman

518 Avenue E., Fairfield, AL 35064 (205) 781-3126 Mr. La Rue Pringle ………………………………………….…………………….…………….…… Treasurer

1730 Frederick Douglas Road, Lowndesboro, AL 36752

Mrs.Ella White ………….…………………………………………………………………………….. Statistician (205) 798-1447

Dr. Earnest L. Colvin …………………………………………………………………………………….… Dean

1037 Gloria Drive, Bessemer, AL 35023 (205) 424-6701 Rev. Stevenson Tullis ……..……………………………………………………………….… Assistant Dean

307 J.R. Carter Circle, Selma, AL 36701

Mrs. Dorothy McAdory ……………….……………………… Administrative Assistant to the Dean 5232 Dresden Road, Irondale, AL 35210 (205) 956-4323

Mrs. Priscilla Wilson ……………….………………………… Administrative Assistant to the Dean Mrs. Agnes McPherson ……………….…………….… Administrative Assistant to the President

306 Marsh Avenue, Hueytown, AL 35023 (205) 744-7256

Dr. Earl Brown …………………………..……………..…………… Special Assistant to the President 5009 Oak Street, Mulga, AL 35118 (205) 780-2616

Rev. C. Michael Washington ………..……………..…………… Special Assistant to the President

1620 24th Avenue N., Birmingham, AL 35204 (205) 322-1369

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Dr. John D. Hoggs ……………….…..…………….…… Administrative Assistant to the President

1713 Eastwood Lane, West Point, GA 31833 (706) 645-2710 Dr. Edsel M. Davis, Sr. ……………….…..…………….…………… Director of Christian Education

1113 Center Street N., Birmingham, AL 35204 (205) 324-9636

Dr. Bernard Williams ……………….…..…………….………………………………….… Music Director 1133 3rd Plaza, Pleasant Grove, AL 35127 (205) 744-6728

Rev. T. N. Miller ……………….…..………………………………………………………….………… Musician

5212 Duke Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35210 (205) 951-3970

Mr. Preston Frazier ……………….…..…………….…………………………..… Musician/ Technician 3402 North Water Mill Road, Montgomery, AL 36116 (334) 213-5680

Mrs. Patsy Howze …………….…..……………….………………………………………….………… Musician

610 Valley Road, Fairfield, AL 35064 (205) 785-5176

Mr. Byron Thomas…………….…..………………………………………………………….………… Musician 400 W. Wilding Road, Montgomery, AL 36116 (205) 567-9307

Mrs. Maxine Goodgame Moon …….…..…………….………………………………..… Youth Director

88 Goodgame Lane, Sylacauga, AL 35150 (256) 249-0743

Mrs. Mattie Marshall Shepherd ..………………………..… Assistant Youth Director, Southwest 4179 Heron Lake Drive, Mobile, AL 36693 (251) 661-1279

Mrs. Mary Thomas ………………………….…………………… Assistant Youth Director, Northeast

1467 Highland Lakes Trail, Birmingham, AL 35242 (205) 991-8240

Mrs. Rhonda Parker ……………………….………..………… Assistant Youth Director, Northwest 736 Lamplighter Lane, Birmingham, AL 35214 (205) 317-6449

Ms. Dorathea A. Strong ……….………….………..………… Assistant Youth Director, Southwest

907 Kimball Drive, Phoenix City, AL 36869 (334) 298-6721

Mrs. Carolyn M. Robinson ………….…………..………….……… Youth Coordinator, Selma Area 3002 Kingsley Drive, Selma, AL 36701 (334) 874-8778

Ms. Kecia Kennedy ………………….…………..………………………………….……… Youth Counselor

Post Office Box 40903, Mobile, AL 36640 (251) 473-3414

Ms. Brenda Jennings ……………….…………..………………………………….……… Youth Counselor 5749 Martin Luther King Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35228 (205) 425-6664

Ms. Rosie Kelly ……………….…………..………..……………………….……………… Youth Counselor

154 Ware Road, Phoenix City, AL 36869 (334) 298-3956

Rev. Patrick Sellers ……...............…..……………..………………… Youth Rally Spiritual Advisor

Rev. Joseph Stafford Rowser, Jr. ………………..………………… Youth Rally Spiritual Advisor 506 Preston Avenue, Attalla, AL 35954 (256) 538-0214

Mrs. Synethia Pettaway ………………………………………….……….……… Scholarship Chairman

709 Tremont Street, Selma, AL 36701 (334) 874-4755 Ms. Delores Hunder …………………………………………….……….……… Bible Bowl Coordinator

211 Greenbriar Street, Selma, AL 36701 (334) 872-8763 Mrs. Iola Williams …………………………………………….……….……… Child Promotion Director Post Office Box 986, Livingston, AL 35470 (205) 652-7924

Mrs. Ruby Dickinson ……………………………………..……. Assistant Child Promotion Director

1005 Lincoln Street, Mobile, AL 36610-2523 (251) 510-5016

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Mrs. Sharon Powell ……………………………………..…..…. Assistant Child Promotion Director

547 Ramona Street, Prichard, AL 36610 (251) 452-2698

Rev. Glenn King …………………………………………….……….…….…… Public Relations Director Post Office Box 66, Selma, AL 36702 (334) 872-8400

Dr. C. A. Lett …………………………………………………….…………..……… Liaison Contact Person

Post Office Box 2307, Selma, AL 36702 (334) 874-4734

Mrs. Elizabeth Wright ……………….………………………………………….… Enrollment Chairman 859 Martin Luther King Drive, Fayette, AL 35555 (205) 923-4923

OFFICIAL STAFF MEMBERS EMERITUS

Dr. John D. Hoggs, West Point, GA, …..………………………………….……… President Emeritus Dr. J. R. Thomas, Tuscaloosa, AL, …………………………...……………..…… Treasurer Emeritus Dr. Ora M. Parker, Birmingham, AL, …………………………….…… General Secretary Emeritus

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OFFICIAL HEADQUARTERS

Selma University, Selma, Alabama, will be the general headquarters for the Alabama Baptist State Congress of Christian Education.

REPRESENTATION

Our Enrollment Expectancy- 2,000 Our Financial Goal- $45,000.00

All congress messengers are to enroll with $10.00

Personal Enrollment (Without Church Registration) ……………………..… $50.00 The hope, future, and success of this Congress depend chiefly on your cooperation and participation

Organizations are asked to represent as follows:

Sunday Schools ………………….…………………………..… $275.00; $175.00; $150.00 Nurture for Baptist Churches (formerly B.T.U.) ….... $175.00; $150.00; $125.00 District Congresses …………………………………………………..……. $275.00; $225.00 District Conventions ………………………………………….……..……. $275.00; $225.00 The District Congress/Convention representing with the highest amount above $275.00 will receive the State Banner. The Sunday Church School representing with the highest amount above $275.00 will receive the Sunday School State Banner. The Nurture for Baptist Churches, (formerly B.T.U.) representing with the highest amount above $175.00 will receive the Nurture for Baptist Churches Banner.

Please make checks payable to: Alabama Baptist State Congress of Christian Education or ABSCCE

REGISTRATION AND CLASSIFCATION All messengers are requested to register with the Classification Committee, become classified and secure an Enrollment Card. Instructors are urged to enroll all persons having enrollments cards. Class transfers are to be cleared through the Dean’s Office. Messengers are urged to accept the guidance and counsel of the Classification Committee.

JOHN H. BROWN CHILD PROMOTION/DEVELOPMENT

PROGRAM

Mrs. Iola Williams, Mrs. Sharon Powell, and Mrs. Ruby Dickinson solicit your wholehearted cooperation in the perpetuation of this great program.

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GRADUATION EXERCISES

All prospective graduates, instructors, faculty members, staff, and persons receiving credits are requested to remain for the graduation exercises on Friday to hear the Graduation/Commencement Address and to give honor to those who have completed the requirements.

OUTSTANDING FEATURES

1. Presidential Banquet 2. President’s Annual Address 3. Dean’s Keynote Address 4. Assistant Dean’s Exploration of the Theme 5. Message from Parent Body- Dr. L.C. McMillian, President 6. Inspirational Sermons and Informative Addresses 7. John H. Brown Child Promotion Development Program

8. Soiree (King and Queen) Contest 9. Youth Rally 10. Workshop for Staff/ Dean’s Network Meeting 11. President and Dean’s Prayer Breakfast 12. Graduation Exercises 13. Oratorical Contest

MEMORIAM

Our Deepest Sympathy to the Families of Our Beloved Deceased Members

CERTIFICATE OF PROGRESS PROGRAM

MONDAY, JULY 27, 2009

SELECT COPP CLASSES 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2009 SELECT COPP CLASSES 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

PRESIDENTIAL BANQUET

MONDAY, JULY, 27, 2009 – 7:00 P.M.

SELMA CONVENTION CENTER

GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Julius R. Scruggs Vice President at Large, National Baptist Convention U.S.A., Inc.

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PROGRAM

TUESDAY MORNING, JULY 28, 2009 – 9:30 A.M.

JOHN H. BROWN CHILD PROMOTION DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Held at

CALVARY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Dr. C.A. Lett, Pastor

3240 Citizens Parkway, Highway 22, North Selma, Alabama

Mrs. Iola Williams, Director

Mrs. Ruby Dickinson and Mrs. Sharon Powell, Coordinators Rev. R.A. Chaney, Advisor

THEME: “THE HEAVENLY VISION: THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH FOR

CHILDREN”

Mrs. Sharon Powell, Mistress of Order

Grand March ………........………….. Conducted by Child Promotion Staff Devotion ……………………........……………………………………… Mobile Area Welcome ……........……………. Mrs. Rhonda Parker – Birmingham Area Response …………….......……………………………………….. Livingston Area

PRESENTATION FROM ALL AREAS

BIRMINGHAM AREA …........…………………………….. Mrs. Alberta Perry BLADON SPRINGS AREA …….......……… Mrs. Rebecca Davis, Sponsor HUNTSVILLE AREA …………………........………………………………………….. KINTERBISH AREA …………………………........…………………………………… LINDEN AREA …….......……….………. Mrs. Arnita J. Robinson, Sponsor LIVINGSTON AREA …….......……………….. Mrs. Iola Williams, Sponsor MOBILE AREA …………………….......…….. Mrs. Sharon Powell, Sponsor MONTGOMERY AREA ………........……… Mrs. Jacqueline Hall, Sponsor SELMA AREA ………………….......……. Mrs. Mary Ann Flowers, Sponsor PHOENIX CITY AREA …………….......... Rev. Samuel Johnson, Sponsor TROY AREA …………………………………........………………………………………. WIREGRASS AREA ………………………………........………………………………. PRESENTATION OF CONTESTANTS …….......……. Mrs. Sharon Powell REMARKS ……………........…. Mrs. Iola Williams, Mrs. Ruby Dickinson,

& Mrs. Sharon Powell REMARKS ……………………........………….. Dr. L. C. McMillian, President

Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention, Inc.

Dr. Foster C. Woodrick, President

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PRAYER/BENEDICTION

TUESDAY AFTERNOON (SELMA MIDDLE C.H.A.T. ACADEMY)

12:00 Noon – Faculty Meeting ……… Greater Hope Missionary Baptist Church

Dr. E.L. Colvin, Pastor and Congress Dean Rev. R. L. McAdory, Faculty President

3:00 P.M. – Exploration of Theme ……… Rev. Stevenson Tullis, Assistant Dean

3:30 P.M. – Dean’s Network Meeting …………………… Dr. E.L. Colvin, Presiding

INTERMISSION

TUESDAY EVENING

OPENING SESSION

7:00 P.M.

Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Dr. C.A. Lett, Pastor

3240 Citizens Parkway, Highway 22 North, Selma, Alabama

7:00 P.M. – Inspirational Song Service ………… Dr. Bernard Williams, Director

7:10 P.M. – Scripture and Prayer …………………………………….. Rev. D. W. Moore St. Union Baptist Church, Leroy, AL

7:20 P.M. – Opening Thoughts ………………… Dr. Foster C. Woodrick, President

7:25 P.M. – Presentations …………………………………………. Dr. E. L. Colvin, Dean Dr. Edsel M. Davis, Sr. Director of Christian Education

Rev. Glenn King, Public Relations Director Dr. A.A. Cleveland, Sr., President, Selma University

7:45 P.M. – Welcome Program …………………………………….. Dr. C.A. Lett, Pastor Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Selma, AL

Response to Welcome ………........................................ Mrs. Kay T. Spencer Morning Star Baptist Church, Holt, AL

Music

8:15 P.M. – Sermon …………………………………. Dr. Jonathan McPherson, Pastor St. John Baptist Church – Edgewater

Alternate ………………………………………… Rev. Lyndon Ricks, Pastor Morning Star Baptist Church – Florence

Announcements

Prayer/Benediction

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WEDNESDAY MORNING

(SELMA MIDDLE C.H.A.T. ACADEMY) (SELMA UNIVERSITY GYMNASIUM)

7:30 – 10:40 A.M. – Divisional Meetings ……(See Divisional Program Section)

10:55 A.M. – Dean’s Entourage ………………………….. Mrs. Louise Davis, Director

11:00 A.M. – Scripture and Prayer …………………………………… Rev. Larry Davis Republican Baptist Church, Piedmont, AL

11:15 A.M. – Official Opening ……………………………… President Foster Woodrick

11:25 A.M. – Memorial Period …………………………………… Rev. Clayton Mitchell Rocky Ridge Baptist Church, Reform, AL

11:35 A.M. – Presentation of New Workers and Visitors … Mrs. Veronica Salary Peace Missionary Baptist Church, Birmingham, AL

11:45 A.M. – Greetings ………………………………….. Dr. L. C. McMillian, President Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention, Inc.

Love Offering

Music ………… Jefferson County or East Dallas District Choirs

Introduction of Dean ……… Dr. Jonathan McPherson, Pastor St. John Baptist Church, Edgewater, AL and Regional Coordinator

12:15 P.M. – Keynote Address …….…………………………..… Dr. E.L. Colvin, Dean

Announcements

Prayer/Benediction

INTERMISSION

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

1:00 – 6:00 P.M. ………………………………………………………....……COPP CLASSES

3:00 – 6:00 P.M. ………………………………… AFTERNOON DISCUSSION GROUPS

YOUTH PROGRAM

5:00 P.M

SOIREE (KING AND QUEEN CONTEST)

Selma University Gymnasium

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WEDNESDAY EVENING

7:00 P.M. – Song Service ………………………………..……..… Fine Arts Department

7:15 P.M. – Scripture and Prayer …………………………………….. Rev. Roger Ward

7:30 P.M. – Inspirational Address …………………………. Dr. W.C. McNeil, Pastor Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, Mobile, AL “The Heavenly Vision: The Mission of the Church”

7:50 P.M. – District Presidents, Church School Superintendents, Deans & Director’s March ..............................................… Dr. Earl Brown & Attorney Collins Pettaway, Jr., Directors

Music

8:20 P.M. – Selma University Period …………. Dr. A.A. Cleveland, Sr., President

Music .................................................... Antioch Baptist Church Choir

8:45 P.M. – Sermon …………………………………………………. Dr. James A. Nuckles Antioch Baptist Church, Montgomery, AL

Alternate …………………………….……… Dr. Charles Winston, Jr. New Mt. Moriah M.B.C., Hueytown, AL

Music .................................................... Antioch Baptist Church Choir

Announcements

Prayer/Benediction

THURSDAY MORNING

6:00 – 7:15 A.M. – President/Dean’s Prayer Breakfast ………………………………… Location: Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Dr. L.L. Ruffin, Pastor

Speaker: Rev. Schmitt Moore, Pastor, Bethel Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa, AL Dean, New Antioch Bethlehem District Congress

7:30 – 10:30 A.M. – Divisional Meetings ………………... (See Divisional Section)

11:00 A.M. – President’s Entourage ……….…… Mrs. Agnes McPherson, Director

11:10 A.M. – Inspirational Song Service ………… Dr. Bernard Williams, Director

11:25 A.M. – Scripture and Prayer ……………………………… Mr. James Thornton Macedonia Baptist Church, Gadsden, AL

Music

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Greetings …………………………………..................….. Dr. Gertie T. Lowe, President Alabama State Baptist Women’s Auxiliary

Dr. L. C. McMillian, President Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention, Inc.

Music

Love Offering ………………………………… Dr. Bernard Williams Dr. Collins Pettaway, Sr.

Introduction of President ………….. Rev. Joseph S. Rowser, Jr Pastor, Pine Grove Baptist Church – Lincoln, AL

Moderator, Rushing Springs District Baptist Association

Solo ……………..……………………………………….. Rev. T.N. Miller

President’s Annual Address …..……… Dr. Foster C. Woodrick

Music

Report of Officers

Announcements

Prayer/Benediction

INTERMISSION

THURSDAY AFTERNOON

1:00 – 6:00 P.M. …………………………………………………………………COPP CLASSES

4:00 – 6:00 P.M. ………………………………… AFTERNOON DISCUSSION GROUPS

YOUTH DEPARTMENT

Mrs. Maxine Goodgame Moon and assistants have prayerfully planned soul stirring services, in addition to morning classes to inform, inspire, and encourage those in attendance. These services will be held in the Selma University Gymnasium on Wednesday and Thursday at 5:00 P.M.

WEDNESDAY: Soiree (King/Queen Contest) ………………………………. 5:00 P.M.

THURSDAY: YOUTH RALLY ………………………………………………….. 5:00 P.M.

REGISTRATION: In addition to Congress, $5.00 per youth; $10.00 per adult

REGISTER IN THE GYMNASIUM DURING REHEARSALS

WE NEED YOUR SPIRITUAL, FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL SUPPORT

PLEASE HELP US SAVE OUR CHILDREN!!!

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YOUTH RALLY EXTRAVAGANZA 2009

THEME: “The Heavenly Vision: The Mission of the Church”

Selma University Gymnasium

5:00 P.M. Thursday

PRESIDERS: Miss Maya Tuck, Queen 2008

Mr. Jonathan Harrell, King 2008

CALL TO WORSHIP/ WELCOME ……………………………………….………. Presiders

SONG ………………………………………… Alabama Missionary Baptist Youth Choir

ABC’S of SCRIPTURE/Model Prayer ……………………………………….. Selma Area

SONG ………………………………………………………………………………….. Youth Choir

PUPPET MINISTRY OF NEW BETHLEHEM M B C

Bessemer, Alabama

FROM THE DREAMER TO THE DREAM …………………………………. Mobile Area

ANGELS OF PRAISE ………………………………..……………………………. Mobile Area

OFFERING/OFFERTORY PRAYER

(CHOIR SINGING)

Mr. La Rue Pringle, Attorney Collins Pettaway, Jr., Youth

“LORD YOU ARE THE POTTER” ……….…………………………………….. Selma Area

MISSIONARY MOMENTS ………………………..……………………………. Mobile Area

SONG ………………………………………………………………………………….. Youth Choir

BIBLE BOWL TROPHIES …………………………………………… Ms. Delores Hunder

REMARKS …………………………..……. Dr. L. C. McMillian, Convention President

Dr. Foster C. Woodrick, Jr., Congress President

BENEDICTION ………………………………………………. Dr. Earnest L. Colvin, Dean

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Youth Cont’d

ORGANIZERS

Youth Director Maxine Goodgame Moon

Assistants: Mattie Shepherd, SW; Rhonda Parker, NW; Dorethea Stone, SE

Selma Area Coordinator Carolyn Robinson

Bible Bowl Coordinator Delores Hunder

Registrar Rhonda Springer

DEPART TO SERVE

FRIDAY MORNING

7:30 – 10:50 A.M. – Divisional Meetings ……(See Divisional Program Section)

11:15 A.M. – Inspirational Song Service ……… Dr. Bernard Williams, Director

11:30 A.M. – Scripture and Prayer …………………… Rev. C. Michael Washington

Music

12:00 P.M. – Reports of All Divisional Meetings and Committees

12:15 P.M. – Graduation Exercises …………Dean Earnest L. Colvin, Coordinator

Introduction of Commencement Speaker

Commencement Speaker……………..…Dr. Green Davidson, III Pastor, Saint James Missionary Baptist Church, Leighton, AL

President of Northwest District State Convention of AL

Awards ………………………………………… Dean Earnest L. Colvin

Closing Remarks …………................…….. Dr. Foster C. Woodrick, Jr., President

Prayer/Benediction

Thus Ends the Sixty-Sixth Annual Session

of the Alabama Baptist State Congress

of Christian Education.

TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

Alabama Baptist State Congress of Christian Education

July 27 – July 31, 2009

Dr. Earnest L. Colvin, Dean Dr. Foster C. Woodrick, President

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DIVISIONAL PROGRAM

2009

Department of Biblical Studies Departmental Dean: Rev. R. L. McAdory

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

1002 How the Bible Came

to Be

How We Got The

Bible, Earle

Rev. Dr. Curtis Lee W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course introduces the student to the Bible as a whole. Students will be exposed to a

comprehensive analysis of the 66 books of the Bible.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

1004

1004.1

Effective Bible

Reading

How to Study and

Teach the Bible,

Scruggs

Dr. Joan Taylor

Rev. Jessie Nelson

W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

W&Th; 1-6:00 p.m.

Course Description: This course identifies the appropriate methods, approaches and other suggestions on how

to read the Bible for spiritual growth and Christian maturity. Areas that will be covered include structure of

the Bible, resources for study, literacy styles, etc.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

1007 Introduction to the

Old Testament

Survey of the Old

Testament, Berkley

Mr. Ike Johnson W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course will survey the Old Testament. Included in this survey will be a general

overview of the divisions, time periods, places, events, people and archaeology of the Old Testament.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

1072.1

1072.2

Introduction to the

New Testament

Survey of the New

Testament, Benware

Rev. Lee Nelson

Rev. D. W. Moore

W-F; 7:30-10:30 a.m.

W&Th 1:00-6:00 p.m.

Course Description: This course will survey the New Testament. Included in this survey will be a general

overview of the divisions, time periods, places, events, people, and archaeology of the New Testament section of

the Bible.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

1075 The Synoptic Gospels The Synoptic Gospels,

Nickle

Dea. Gilbert Pernell W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course will focus on the Synoptic Gospels – Matthew, Mark and Luke. Students will

study the life and ministry of Jesus Christ as portrayed by these three writers. Through this comparative

study, students will gain a more comprehensive understanding of Jesus’ ministry.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

1079 Survey of John The Gospel of John,

Vol. 1, Barclay

Rev. R. L. McAdory M; 9:00

Tu; 9-11:00 a.m.

Course Description: This course will focus on the fourth Gospel and its uniqueness. Students will identify the

specific features that characterize John’s gospel and distinguish it from the Synoptic Gospels, with emphasis on

John’s writings and the ministry of Jesus Christ.


July 27 – July 31, 2009


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COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

1086 Church History in

Acts

Acts of the Apostles,

Brooks

Rev. Levi Summers W&Th; 1-6:00 p.m.

Course Description: This course will focus on the development of the church after the Ascension of Jesus

Christ. Students will probe information about the descent of the Holy Spirit in the Day of Pentecost and the

spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem, Judah, Samaria, and throughout the known world. The prominence

of Peter and Paul will be identified.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

1089

Survey of Romans The Letter to the

Romans, Barclay

Cynthia Brunner

W&Th; 1-6:00p.m.

Course Description: This course will focus on a thematic overview of major issue presented in Paul’s doctrinal

Letter to the Roman Christians. Students will come to recognize each doctrinal truth presented in the book.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

1105

James Rev. Reginald Calvert

W&Th; 1-6:00p.m.

Course Description: This course will focus on the letter of James with emphasis on authorship, date, theme,

and recipients. This letter offers an excellent tool for students looking for a more practical application of their

faith.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

1112

Survey of Revelation The Revelation of

John, Vol. 1, Barclay

Mr. Clifford

Crenshaw

W&Th; 1-6:00 p.m.

Course Description: This course will focus on the book of Revelation with emphases on authorship, date,

theme, and recipients. The prophetic themes, symbols and interpretations of various revelations will be

discussed.

Department of Christian Education Departmental Dean: Mrs. Louise M. Pruitt Davis

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

2007 Christian

Stewardship

What in the World is

Christian Stewardship,

Calahan

Mrs. Annie Pettway W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course will cover the basic tenets of Christian stewardship—time, talent and tithe.

Through a better understanding of the spiritual principles, practices and contributions that Christian

stewardship makes to personality development and kingdom growth, the student will more effectively manage

the resources with which God has blessed him or her.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

2011

Baptist Doctrine Baptist Beliefs, Mullins Dr. Charles Winston

W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course examines, with simplicity and clarity, the basic teachings of the Baptist faith.

Students will explore each doctrinal position and the biblical basis for each doctrinal position taught in the

class.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

2015 Foundation of

Christian Ethics

Ethics, Bonhoeffer Dr. Ronald Davis W&Th;1:00-6:00 p.m.

Course Description: This course is designed for understanding the philosophical and Christological

approaches to Christian ethics. Students will engage in biblical principles for decision-making and conduct for

living.


July 27 – July 31, 2009


15

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

2023 Creative Ways of

Teaching

Creative Teaching

Methods, LeFever

Mrs. Cynthia Brunner W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course is designed to instruct in the methods of teaching in the local church setting.

Designed to assist teachers in discovering new ways of teaching such as learning behaviors, strategies of student

learning and behavior.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

2026 The Church’s

Teaching Ministry to

Children

Everything You Want

to Know About

Teaching Young

Children, Charles

Smith

Mrs. Virginia Evans W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course is designed to help the children’s teacher become more equipped in the art of

teaching. The ability to hold students’ attention and encourage involvement will be discussed.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

2051 Teaching Youth

Stewardship

Give to Live Youth

Booklet

Douglas Lawson

Rev. Victor Harkins W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course is designed to help the children’s teacher become more equipped in the art of

teaching. The ability to hold students’ attention and encourage involvement will be discussed.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

2052.1

2052.2

Youth at Worship Worship –Centered

Teaching: Guiding

Youth to Discover

Their Identity in

Christ, Hampton &

Edwards

Mrs. Synethia

Pettaway

Mrs. Betty R. Davis

W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course will strive to teach and train youth on how to engage in the ministry of

effective and productive worship.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

2053 Career Planning for

Church Youth

So What Am I Gonna

Do with My Life

Student Career

Journal, Reeves

Mrs. Lizzie Gamble W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course will provide information on how to develop a career-planning ministry in the

local church.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

2056 Youth Rally TBA Cynthia Donald W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: Leaders will be taught the function of Youth rallies. The students will identify the

components that should be included in a youth rally. These include: stomp, stepping, drill teams, talent shows,

fashion shows and Christian rap.


July 27 – July 31, 2009


16

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

2071 Christian Character

and How It Develops

Christian Character

Life Guide Topical

Bible Studies, Sterk &

Scazzero

Mrs. Mary E. Moore W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course will concentrate on the components of Christian character. Students will

identify the method for the growth of Christian character. Case studies will be used to apply biblical principles

to contemporary social, economic and political issues.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

2077 Dramatics in

Christian Education

The Christian

Educator’s Handbook

on Teaching, Gangel

Mrs. Ruth Walker W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course is designed to study and present the basic techniques of dramatic

interpretation and play production through the Ministry of Christian Theater. Attention will be given to

character motivation in acting, scenery and costume design, stage makeup and play directing. Students will

gain experience through the production of a short one-act play or pulpit drama.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

2078 Using Puppetry in

Christian Education

The Puppet Ministry,

Christy

Mrs. Evelyn Ford W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course will enable the participants to organize a puppet ministry at the local church

level. Students will learn how to employ puppet ministry as an avenue for witnessing to children.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

2079 (Youth)

Music in Christian

Education

Creative Music, Kids

& Christian Education,

Zentner

Mrs. Georgia Wheeler W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course is designed to explore the use of music as an integral part of the Christian

education program. Students will identify the various types of music that can be used in Christian education,

including hymns, anthems, gospel and others.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

2097 Rethinking Christian Education Rev. Dr. Jonathan McPherson

M; -9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Tu; 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Course Description: Required for Re-Certification of Instructors

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

2103 Re-Certification for Deans Rev. Dr. Jonathan McPherson

W-F; 7:30 – 10:50 a.m.

Course Description: Required for Re-Certification of Deans

Department of History Departmental Dean: Mrs. Jean Ricks

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

3007 History of Baptists History of Baptists,

Torbett

Dr. Alvin A. Cleveland W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course will examine the roots of the Baptist faith. Students will study the historical

development of the Baptist denominations.


July 27 – July 31, 2009


17

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

3008 History of Christianity History of Christianity,

Paul

Mrs. Mary Duncan W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course will outline the development of the Christian movement from the beginning of

Jesus’ ministry on earth to present times. Students will focus on the culture and times that enable Christianity

to spawn and grow. Prominent persons who impacted the Christian movement will be identified.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

3018 History of the

National Baptist

Convention, USA,

Inc.

History of the National

Baptist Convention,

Wagner

Rev. William Scott M; 9:00-5:00 p.m. &

Tu; 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Course Description: This course will examine the historical development of the convention. The chronology of

events leading to the modern convention structure will be detailed. The major leaders of the convention will be

profiled.

Department of Theology Departmental Dean: Mrs. Jean Ricks

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

4012.1

4012.2

Doctrine of the Holy

Spirit

The Person and the

Work of the Holy Spirit

Rev. Dr. Johnny Hollis

Rev. Dr. Walter Sims

W-F; 10:30-10:50a.m.

W&Th;1:00-6:00 p.m.

Course Description: Students will study the person and work of the Holy Spirit. This study will include a

thorough look at the corresponding doctrines that impact our understanding of the work of the Holy Spirit.

The student will be able to clearly identify this doctrine of the church with holistic understanding of salvation,

with special emphases on justification, redemption and sanctification.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

4013 Theology of the Early

Church

Concise Theology: A

Guide to Historical

Christian Belief,

Packer

Roger Cook W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course examines the theology of the early church as its beginnings came through

Judaism, how it formed and became a standard New Testament view. Special emphases will be placed on the

prophecies of Jesus Christ and the Pauline letters.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

4022 World Religions Understanding World

Religions, Braswell

Rev. Lyndon Ricks W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course will introduce and explore concepts and approaches of major religious

traditions in the world.

Department of Christian Church

Leadership Development Departmental Dean: Dr. D. W. Moore

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

5012 Becoming An

Effective Deacon

The Baptist Deacon,

Naylor

Deacon Arthur L.

Capers

W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course is designed to focus on the minister’s wife and her responsibilities as a

Christian, a mother, wife and community servant.


July 27 – July 31, 2009


18

Department of Church Administration Departmental Dean: Dr. Walter Bracy

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

6013 Organizing the

Church for Christian

Education

Christian Education

Handbook, Powers

Mrs. Florence Staples W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course will focus on the various administrative and organizational skills needed to

direct the church school department. Students will focus on a variety of administrative functions, including

planning, programming, curriculum, budgeting, recruitment, supervision, delegation and evaluation.

Organizational skills, including staffing, policy-making and other established structures and procedures will be

discussed.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

6019 Organizing the

Church School

The Manual for

Sunday School

Mrs. Margaret Hope W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course will focus on the various administrative and organizational skills needed to

direct the church school department. Students will focus on a variety of administrative functions, including

planning, programming, curriculum, budgeting, recruitment, supervision, delegation and evaluation.

Organizational skills include staffing, policy-making and other established structures and procedures.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

6021 Spiritual Maturation TBA Rev. Jerry Jones W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course is designed to enhance the involvement of youth in the Nurture for Baptist

Churches as well as show the importance of the Nurture for Baptist Churches today. Focus will be on ways to

promote Nurture for Baptist Churches to stimulate adult participation in training.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

6024 Organizing an

Effective Baptist

Training Union

Baptist Training

Union Manual, SSPB

Dr. Walter Bracy W&Th; 1-6:00 p.m.

Course Description: This course is designed to help the student organize, promote, administer and effectively

operate a Baptist Training Union.

Department of Church Growth and Discipleship Departmental Dean: Rev. Charles Delaine

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

7004 Teenage Evangelism Share Jesus without

Fear, Fay

Mrs. Mildred Davis W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course teaches youth the importance of seeking the lost. Innovative ideas will be

presented to give teenagers boldness and assurance to seek the lost of their age level.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

7005 Christian

Evangelism

Evangelism

Witnessing Ministry,

Thomas

Rev. Charles Delaine

W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course is designed to teach the basic steps in developing a program of evangelism.

Students will discover the appropriate Scriptures to use and the methods and techniques to witness to the non-

believer.


July 27 – July 31, 2009


19

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

7019 Developing Christian

Black Men to Be Role

Models

Mentoring:

Confidence In Finding

A Mentor and

Becoming One,

Bobb Beienl

Rev. Stanley Brown W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course is designed to teach biblical methods and models that will strengthen the

Black male. Among the biblical models will be Joseph, Nehemiah, Barnabas and Paul.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

7025 How To Become A

Strong

Christian Black Man

Sound the Trumpet!

Messages to Empower

African-American

Men,

Darryl Sims

Rev. Morgan Smith W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

7031 Moderator’s

Workshop

Organizing Your

Association for

Ministry & Outreach

Dr. L. L. Ruffin

W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course is designed to identify ministry needs and opportunity within the association’s

geographical location and address organization, planning, recruitment and implementation of relevant

ministries.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

7033 Discovering Your

Spiritual Gifts

Stir Up the Gift,

McCalep

Rev. Billy Springer

W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: The aim of this course is to help the students understand whom God has uniquely made

them to be. In addition, in this course, the students will work through a spiritual gift assessment that will help

them to discover their spiritual gift(s). Discovering their spiritual gifts will prepare them to move into a

meaningful area of service where they best fit into the body of Christ.

Department of Church Ministries Departmental Dean: Rev. Charles Delaine

HEALTH MATTERS SEMINAR

Health Disparities for Minorities

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

8020 The Ministry of

Church Nursing

Health Disparities,

Among Minorities,

ADPH

Mrs. Jeraldine Craig W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This is a study of the services provided by the nursing ministry of the church. Attention

will be given to the needs for this ministry, with special emphasis on the tasks appropriate for local church

ministry. Health care resources and possible church health-related activities will be identified, including

procedures for setting up a health fair and other programs to address the health needs of the community.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

8023 Drug Abuse and Our

Youth

Ten Things Parents

Should Know About

Drug & Alcohol

Abuse, Hostetler

Mrs. Jacqueline

Cleveland

W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.


July 27 – July 31, 2009


20

Course Description: This course is designed to acquaint youth workers with drug abuse problems and to

familiarize them with warning signs. Students will learn what to look for, and how to establish relationships

with youth and parents before or during a drug-related problem.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

8025 The Church’s Role in

Caring for the Sick

and Elderly

Honoring African

American Elders: A

Ministry in the Soul

Community, Wimberly

Mrs. Jeraldine Craig W&Th; 1-6:00 p.m.

Course Description: This course provides skills in ministering to sick and elderly individuals in the local

church. Students will explore methods to provide skilled nursing care and other assistance to those in need.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

8036 Church and Society Issachar Factor,

McIntosh

Mrs. Ruby Jenkins W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: The aim of this course is to comparatively view the place of the Christian in the context of

society. Students will focus on biblical references that define the role of the church in terms of living in the

world and interacting with those outside of the church. The separation of church and state will be discussed.

Department of Fine Arts and Literacy Departmental Dean: Mrs. Mary Duncan and Mrs. Bettye Boglin

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

9001 Fundamentals of

English Grammar

A Pocket Style

Manual, 3rd Ed.,

Hacker

Mrs. Earlene Colvin M; 9:00-5:00 p.m.

Tu; 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Course Description: This course is designed to familiarize the student with the English language, particularly

relative to writing skills. This course is prerequisite for course 9003-4, writing Techniques I.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

9002 Developing Literacy

Skills

Read Better,

Remember More

Mrs. Dorothea DuPree M; 9:00-5:00 p.m.

Tu; 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Course Description: This course will help the students to build language skills in the area of reading and

writing. Reading focuses on comprehension and interpretation. The focal point of the writing is the

development of an organized, clear, comprehensive document in response to an assignment.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

9004 & 9005 Writing Techniques

I & II

A Pocket Style

Manual, Hacker

Mrs. Edna Hinson M; 9:00-5:00 p.m.

Tu; 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Course Description: This course will focus on the Certificate of Progress Program writing requirements for

Phase 2. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the skills necessary to complete the writing

assignments in this phase. Skills that will be mastered range from the development of paragraphs/topic

sentences to thesis-driven essays.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

9006 Advance d Writing

Styles

A Pocket Style

Manual, Hacker

Mrs. Minnie Dewberry M; 9:00-5:00 p.m.

Tu; 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Course Description: This course will focus on the Certificate of Progress Program writing requirements for

Phase 4. Emphasis will be placed on the various rhetorical writing skills, including definition and

argumentation. Students will discover the difference between fact and opinion.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

9008 Public Speaking Do’s and Taboos of

Public Speaking

Dorothea DuPree W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.


July 27 – July 31, 2009


21

Course Description: This course will identify the process and principles of public speaking. Students will

deliver a speech that will incorporate effective communication skills.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

9014 Introduction to Sign

Language

The Joy of Signing,

Riekehof

Rev. Frederick

Kirkland

W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: Using American Sign Language (ASL), this course introduces students to the mechanics of

speaking to the deaf. Students will learn the alphabet and how to form words with their hands.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

9018 Great Hymns of the

Church: Their

Origin and Meaning

Hymns 101, Obeck Dr. Bernard Williams W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course will provide a study on several of the great hymns of the church, the history of

these great hymns and the process of how they were written, including the importance of the story in the song,

along with their meaning at the time of writing and how they can be applied to today.

SPECIALIZATION

CERTIFICATE OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

The Christian Education Program is designed to prepare participants for effective ministry in local church and

district education programs as a Director of Education. This program covers the content, planning,

organization, and implementation of this ministry.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

SP0041 Christian Education

Ministering to the

Whole Church

TBA Rev. Dr. Edsel M.

Davis, Sr.

W &Th - 1:00 -6:00

p.m.

This course is designed for Christian educators and directors of Christian education who aspire to lead the

church in Christian discipleship. Students will see the importance of enlisting every church member and every

church department in the Christian education effort.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

SP0042 Planning A Christian

Education Year

TBA Mrs. Louise P. Davis M; -9:00 a.m. - 5:00

p.m.

Tu; 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Course Description: This course will teach the director of Christian Education how to prepare for an annual

work of Christian education. Students will be involved in developing plans as well as learning how to execute

them.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

SP0043 Learning for Life and

Beyond in Christian

Education

Christian Ed Min to the

Whole Church

Mrs. Louise P. Davis W & Th 1-6:00 p.m.

Course Description: This course will teach the director of Christian Education how to prepare for an annual

work of Christian education. Students will be involved in developing plans as well as learning how to execute

them.


July 27 – July 31, 2009


22

COURSE #2097 – PRE-REQUISITE:

RE-CERTIFICATION OF INSTRUCTORS

COURSE INSTRUCTOR TIME/ROOM

2097 Rethinking Christian Education Rev. Dr. Jonathan McPherson M; 9:00-5:00 p.m.

Tu; 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Course Description: Required for Re-certification of Instrutors

RE-CERTIFICATION OF DEANS

COURSE INSTRUCTOR TIME/ROOM

2103 Re-Certification for Deans Rev. Dr. Jonathan McPherson W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Pastor’s Division

West Trinity Baptist Church

Dr. Walter Vasser – Supervisor

Dr. Edward E. Rodgers - Supervisor

Rev. David Frazier, Assistant Supervisor

Rev. Brandon K. Marshall, Leader

Dr. C. D. Patterson, Lecturer

Afternoon Seminar

Dr. Edward E. Rodgers, Supervisor

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

Seminar I-

2011

Baptist Doctrine Baptist Doctrine in One

Year

Dr. W. C. McNeal W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course examines, with simplicity and clarity, the basic teachings of the Baptist faith.

Students will explore each doctrinal position and the biblical basis for each doctrinal position taught in the

class.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

Seminar II-

7031

Moderators

Workshop:

Organizing Your

Association for

Ministry and

Outreach

The Moderator’s

Workshop

Dr. L. L. Ruffin W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course is designed to identify ministry needs and opportunity within the association’s

geographical location. Students will address organization, planning, recruitment and implementation of

relevant ministries.


July 27 – July 31, 2009


23

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

Seminar III-7005 Christian Evangelism The Master Plan of

Evangelism

Dr. J. C. Carter W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course is designed to teach the basic steps in developing a program of evangelism.

Students will discover the appropriate Scriptures to use and the methods and techniques to witness to the non-

believer.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

Seminar IV-4012 The Doctrine of the

Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit, Ryrie Dr. Edward Rogers W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: Students will study the person and work of the Holy Spirit. This study will include a

thorough look at the corresponding doctrines that impact our understanding of the work of the Holy Spirit.

The student will be able to clearly identify this doctrine of the church with holistic understanding of salvation,

with special emphases on justification, redemption and sanctification.

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

Seminar-V Homiletics TBA Dr. Walter Sims W-F; 7:30-10:30 a.m.


July 27 – July 31, 2009


24

DISCUSSION GROUPS

2009 EMPHASIS – Heavenly Vision: Mission of the Church

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16-21

SUPERVISORS: Dr. Collins Pettaway & Dr. Brandon K. Marshall

LECTURER: Rev. E. Baxter Morris, First Baptist Church, Montgomery

3:00 p.m. - Assembly Division Cluster – Supervisors Presiding,

Divisional Lecturer

3:40 p.m. Adjourn to Discussion Groups

GENERAL DIVISION

Coordinator: Rev. Jessie Nelson

Discussion Leader: Rev. Victor Harkins

FINE ARTS DIVISION

Coordinator: Mrs. Elizabeth Miree

Discussion Leader: Mrs. Betty Bogan

YOUNG PEOPLE’S & CHILDREN’S LEADERS DIVISION

Coordinator: Mrs. Bettye R. Davis

Discussion Leader: Rev. Charles Hollingsworth

ADULT LEADERS DIVISION

Coordinator: Rev. Truitt Evans

Discussion Leader: Mrs. Loretta Brown

ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION

Coordinator: Dr. S. C. Tucker

Discussion Leader: Dr. Jonathan McPherson

BIBLE DIVISION

Coordinator: Rev. Charles Winston

Discussion Leader: Mr. Ike Johnson


July 27 – July 31, 2009


25

YOUTH CLASSES AT-A-GLANCE

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

2051 Teaching Youth

Stewardship

Give to Live Youth

Booklet, Douglas

Lawson

Rev. Victor Harkins W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

2052 Youth at Worship Worship Centered

Teaching: Guiding

Youth to Discover Their

Identity in Christ,

Hampton & Edwards

Mrs. Synethia

Pettaway

W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

2053 Career Planning for

Church Youth

So What Am I Gonna Do

with My Life Student

Career Journal, Reeves

Mrs. Lizzie Gamble W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

2056 Youth Rally TBA Mrs. Cynthia

Donald

W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

2079

(Youth)

Music in Christian

Education

Creative Music, Kids &

Christian Education,

Zentner

Mrs. Georgia

Wheeler

W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

7004 Teenage Evangelism Share Jesus without

Fear

Mrs. Mildred Davis W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH LEADERS

AT-A-GLANCE

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

2026 The Church’s

Teaching Ministry

to Children

Everything You Want to

Know About Teaching

Young Children,

Charles Smith

Mrs. Virginia Evans W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course is designed to help the children’s teacher become more equipped in the

art of teaching. The ability to hold students’ attention and encourage involvement will be discussed.

2078

Using Puppetry in

Christian Education

Puppet Directors

Notebook, Von Seygen,

Scott

Mrs. Evelyn Ford W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course will enable the participants to organize a puppet ministry at the local

church level. Students will learn how to employ puppet ministry as an avenue for witnessing to children.

7019

Developing

Christian Black

Men to be Role

Models

Mentoring: Confidence in

Finding a Mentor and

Becoming One, Bobb

Beienl

Rev. Stanley Brown W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course is designed to teach biblical methods and models that will strengthen

the Black male. Among the biblical models will be Joseph, Nehemiah, Barnabas and Paul.

7025

How to Become a

Strong Christian

Black Man

Sound the Trumpet!

Messages to empower

African American Men,

Darryl Sims

Rev. Morgan Smith W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course is designed to help the children’s teacher become more equipped in the

art of teaching. The ability to hold students’ attention and encourage involvement will be discussed.


July 27 – July 31, 2009


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8023 Drug Abuse and

Our Youth

Ten Things Parents

Should Know About Drug

& Alcohol Abuse,

Hostetler

Mrs. Jacqueline

Cleveland

W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

Course Description: This course is designed to acquaint youth workers with drug abuse problems and to familiarize them with

warning signs. Students will learn what to look for, and how to establish relationships with youth and parents before or during a drug-related problem.

COPP AT-A-GLANCE

Certificate of Progress Program (COPP)

CERTIFICATE OF PROGRESS PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

The Certificate of Progress (COP) Program consists of four phases. Each phase in the

program must be completed, including the receipt of course cards and certificates of

completion, before a student can advance to the next phase. Upon completion of the fourth

phase, the student will be issued a Diploma of Christian Education.

The objectives of the Certificate of Progress Program are to:

1. Increase biblical knowledge;

2. Create an understanding of the Baptist Church;

3. Provide and educational structure that will develop candidates qualified

for teaching and leadership positions;

4. Provide incentives for the candidates to complete the program; and

5. Produce trained church leaders.

Please note special scheduling for COPP classes. Please direct all questions concerning your

enrollment in COPP to the Dean’s office. All COPP students must be registered as a

delegate to the Congress.

PHASE I

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

1002 How the Bible Came To

Be

How We Got the Bible Rev. Dr. Curtis Lee W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

1004 Effective Bible Reading How to Study and Teach

the Bible

Rev. Dr. Thomas

Gilmore

W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

1007 Introduction to the Old

Testament

Knowing the Old

Testament

Mr. Ike Johnson W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

1072.1

1072.2

Introduction to the New

Testament

New Testament Survey

Rev. Lee Nelson

Rev. D. W. Moore

W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

W&Th;1:00-6:00

p.m.

2007 Christian Stewardship What the Bible Says

About Stewardship

Mr. William Hawkins W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

2011.1

Baptist Doctrine Baptist Beliefs Mr. Gary Rhodes W-F; 7:30-10:50 p.m.

3008 History of Christianity History of Christianity Mrs. Mary Duncan W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

9001 Fundamentals of English

Grammar

The Essentials of English

Language

Mrs. Earlene Colvin M; 9:00-5:00 p.m.

Tu; 9:00-11:00 a.m.

(All classes are required; there will be no electives in this phase).


July 27 – July 31, 2009


27

PHASE II

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

1075 Synoptic Gospels The Synoptic Gospels –

An Introduction, Nickles

Dea. Gilbert Pernell W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

3007 History of the National

Baptist Convention

History of Baptists,

Trobett

Dr. Alvin Cleveland W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

3018 History of Baptists History of the National

Baptist Convention,

Wagner, Tru-Faith

Rev. William Scott M; 9:00-5:00 p.m.

Tu; 9:00-11:00 a.m.

4012.1

4012.2

Doctrine of the Holy

Spirit

The Person and the

Work of the Holy Spirit,

Torrey

Rev. Dr. Johnny Hollis

Rev. Dr. Walter Sims

W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

W&Th; 1-6:00 p.m.

4013 Theology of the Early

Church

Early Christian

Doctrine, Kelly

Mr. Roger Cook W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

6024 Organizing An Effective

Baptist Training Union

Baptist Training Union

Manual, SSPB

Dr. Walter Bracy W&Th;1-6:00 p.m.

9002 Developing Literacy

Skills

Read Better, Remember

More, Chesla

Mrs. Dorothea DuPree M; 9:00-5:00 p.m.

Tu; 9:00-11:00 a.m.

9004 Writing Techniques I A Writer’s Reference,

Hacker


Tu; 9:00-11:00 a.m.

PHASE III

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

1079 The Gospel of John John, Jensen Rev. R. L. McAdory W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

1086 Church History in Acts The Acts of the Apostles Rev. Levi Summers W&Th; 1-6:00 p.m.

1089

1089.1

Survey of Romans Romans: A Self-Study

Guide, Jensen

rs. Cynthia Brunner M; 9:00-5:00 p.m.

Tu; 9:00-11:00 a.m.

W&Th; 1-6:00 p.m.

6013 Organizing the Church

for Christian Education

Christian Education

Handbook, Powers

Dr. Edsel M. Davis, Sr. W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

7005 Christian Evangelism The Master Plan of

Evangelism

Rev. Charles Delaine W&Th; 1-6:00 p.m.

9004 Writing Techniques II A Writer’s Reference,

Hacker


Tu; 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Elective

PHASE IV

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE

TITLE

COURSE

TEXTBOOK

INSTRUCTOR

TIME/ROOM

1112

Survey of Revelation Revelation of Jesus

Christ

Mr. Clifford Crenshaw W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

2015 Foundation of Christian

Ethics

Ethics, Bonhoeffer Dr. Ronald Davis M; 9:00-5:00 p.m.

Tu; 9:00-11:00 a.m.

4022 History of World

Religions

The World’s Religions,

Smith

Rev. Lyndon Ricks W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

6021 Administering the

Nurture for Baptist

Churches

A Manual for Nurture

for Baptist Churches

Rev. Jerry Jones W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

8036 Church and Society Grow Your Church

from the Outside In,

Barna

Mrs. Ruby Jenkins W-F; 7:30-10:50 a.m.

9005 Advanced Writing Skills A Writer’s

Reference, Hacker


Tu; 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Elective

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