114th Annual SessionThe Original North Mississippi Baptist State Congress of Christian Education
Hernando, Mississippi
Minister Lena Dean-Bond, Vice-President-at-Large
Ms. Phyllistean Albright, Secretary
1775 Memphis Street, Suite B
Hernando, Mississippi
The State Educational Arm Of
The Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference State Convention
Dr. Michael O. Minor, President
Pastor Bernard Montgomery, Vice-President-at-Large
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66th Session of the Original North Mississippi Baptist State Congress of Christian Education
The Original North Mississippi Baptist State CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Ms. Phyllistean Albright, Secretary
MS. Loretta Miller, State Congress Dean
The State Educational Arm of the Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference State Convention
Dr. Michael O. Minor, President
Representing in the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education Part of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.
Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference State Convention
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The Original North Mississippi Baptist State Congress of Christian Education
President’s Letter
February 5, 2016
Greetings in the Precious Name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior!
I want to thank each of you for again making last year’s session of our State Convention and State Congress another blessed success. We were successful spiritually and financially. Let’s work together to reach even higher heights this year. Our 66th Annual Session will take place nightly March 21-24, 2016, at Oak Hill Baptist Church, Suite B; 1775 Mem[his Street, Suite B, Hernando, Mississippi – yours truly Dr. Michael O. Minor, host pastor. This year’s theme is Envisioning the Future Exceptionally: Through Our Commitment to Christian Stewardship (Jeremiah 29:11, 1 Corinthians 4:1-2).
Our State Congress Dean Ms. Loretta Miller and her team have been working hard to offer us a quality set of courses, seminars, and workshops. We know we have some of the best instructors in the country. That commitment to excellence was evidenced by Pastor Callaway Bain’s (Mt. Olive-Horn Lake) winning the SSPB’s Southwest Region 1 Instructor of the Year Award last December. This year, we have two new seminar offerings: S301 “Passion Week” Teaching: Lessons from the Master Teacher – Dr. Jevon Marshall, and S806 YAHWEH Shalom: The LORD Is Peace – Pastor Bernard Montgomery. This will be the last year for Course 2092 A Christian View toward Racial Understanding - Pastor Callaway Bain.
Let’s not forget the area’s remaining certified 2016 Christian Leadership Schools highlighted by the Hammond Hill Congress July 18-22, 2016, at Brown – South Campus, President Bernard Montgomery, and the Sardis Northeast Congress July 25-28, 2016, at Liberty-Coldwater, President Moshiu Knox. See the back of this year’s congress program guide for the dates of additional Christian education opportunities or visit our regional calendar at www.midsouthchurches.com/calendar .
In closing, we are grateful to God for each of you and for your continued support. Let’s come to be “Renewed, Refreshed, and Revived”!
Yours for the cause of Christ,
Dr. Michael O. Minor
Original North Mississippi Baptist State Congress of Christian Education
The Christian Education Voice of Northwest Mississippi National Baptists
Official Roster
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66th Session of the Original North Mississippi Baptist State Congress of Christian Education
Pastor Rubin Jones, First Vice-President
Pastor Glen Newson, Second Vice-President
Vacant, Third Vice-President
TBA, Evangelism Coordinator
Office of the State Dean
Sis. Loretta Henderson Miller, State Dean
Associate Deans: Ms. Mattie Stokes & Pastor Dorothy Jones Vacant, Director General
Ms. Annette Dunbar, Classification Secretary
National, Regional, and State Affiliations
National Baptist Convention, USA, Incorporated
Dr. Jerry Young, President Dr. Calvin McKinney, General Secretary
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education
Dr. James Cokley, President Dr. Elliott Cuff, Dean
Ms. Monica Blake-Mickle, General, Secretary
Sunday School Publishing Board
Dr. Judith Anthony, Director of Christian Education Ms. Patricia Williams, Christian Education Supervisor
Dr. Michael O. Minor, Regional Coordinator – Southwest 1
Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference State Convention
Dr. Michael O. Minor
President and State Director of Christian Education
Ms. Loretta Miller, General Secretary and Assistant State Director of Christian Education
Pastor Bernard Montgomery
Pastor Lacy Reed, Second Vice-President
Pastor Callaway Bain, Third Vice-President
Vacant, Fourth Vice-President
Annual Awards and Recognition Opportunities
Attendance Awards. The top five participating churches are given awards for overall attendance, youth, and seniors.
Deacon Dan Robinson Leadership Award. One Christian educator from one of the member churches or supporting entities are recognized for outstanding service in the cause of Christian education. The award is named after the first president of the Sate Congress.
Collaborative Efforts
Regional Teachers’ Workshop. The State Congress hosts an interactive teacher workshop focused on creative ways of teaching along with an overview of the new Vacation Bible School material. This year’s workshop is Saturday, July 30, 9:30 am.
Annual Sunday School Workshop. Your State Congress hosts annually an interactive Sunday School Workshop focused on making Sunday School transformational. This year’s workshop is Saturday, July 30, 9:30 am
Schedule-at-a-Glance
6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Devotional Period
Plenary Session/Business Period
7:00 – 7:20 p.m. Opening Lecture: Pastor Cedric Tate, Carrol Bluff: Envisioning the Future Exceptionally: “Through Our Commitment to Christian Stewardship” (1 Corinthians 4:1-2).
7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Class Period 1
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Plenary Session/Business Period
Community and Economic Development
Bro. Jeffrey Higgs, LeMoyne-Owen College Community Development Corporation
7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Class Period 2
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Plenary Session/Business Period
6:45 – 7:25 p.m. President Minor’s Seventh Annual Address; “Renew, Refresh, Revive: Facing the Future, Embracing the Past” (Isaiah 40:31)
7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Class Period 3
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Closing Business Period
8:20 – 9:30 p.m. Children’s, Youth, & Young Adult Rally
Official Closing of the 66th Session
Closing Prayer and Benediction
About Your Congress
Vision: The Original State Congress’ work will reach completion at the Second Coming of Christ. In short, the vision of the State Congress is heaven (Hebrews 12.22-24; Revelation 21.2, 9-10; John 14.2).
Mission: The Original State Congress embraces the Great Commission (Matthew 28.19-20) as its mission seeking to save unsaved souls and help saved souls through Christian education.
Goals: Our Original State Congress goals are
· To equip and train the people of God directly and indirectly by providing opportunities for local churches, districts, and other unions to be certified while fostering love, humility and unity;
· To continue affiliation with the National Baptist Congress; and
· To continue certification by the Sunday School Publishing Board (SSPB).
Brief History
The Original North Mississippi Baptist State Congress of Christian Education (Congress) traces its origin to the year 1938 with the expansion of the Paradise Sunday School and Baptist Training Union (BTU) under the leadership of Deacon Dan Robinson (New Hope-Walls). The BTU continued meeting annually until 1954. From 1954-1966, there was a period of inactivity. However, in 1966, the Congress was reorganized at Independent-Tyro as the North Mississippi Baptist Education Congress with Pastor L. S. Biles (Carroll Bluff) elected as president and Pastor V. B. Brown (St. Paul) as Dean. Other Deans include Pastor T. J. Denson (1970-1977, West Antioch #2), Deacon S. D. Minor, Sr. (Mt. Calm, 1977-1988), Ms. Mable Lawrence (1988-2010, Hickory Grove), Dr. Michael O. Minor (Oak Hill, 2011-2012), Ms. Loretta Miller (Prince of Peace, 2013-present). Other Presidents include: Pastor Jacob Davis (1987-1989, Hammond Hill), Pastor CJ Thomas (1989-2009, Pleasant Hill), Dr. Michael O. Minor (Oak Hill, 2009-present)
2016 National Theme
“Through Our Commitment to Christian Stewardship” (Jeremiah 29:11; 1 Corinthians 4:1-2)
1 Corinthians 4:1-2, NKJV, “Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.”
Jeremiah 29:11, NKJV, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” 2016-2017 Registration and Fees
(Note: Only for churches not paying the Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference quarterly or monthly support.)
Church Registration Categories
Founders Circle: $200 and above/10 or more participants and 4 voting delegates;
Class A: $150.00 - $199.00/7 -9 participants and 3 voting delegates;
Class B: $100.00 - $149.00/4-6 class participants and 2 voting delegates;
Class C: $50.00 - $99.00/1-3 class participants and 1 voting delegates.
Fees
Local Church Superintendents $10*
Local Church Teachers $10*
Offerings
Congress Rally Offering $10
Youth Rally Offering $10
(Note: You may wish to join the President and the Dean in paying all three offerings, a total of $45.)
2016 Courses, Seminars & Workshops
**S301 “Passion Week” Teaching:
Dr. Jevon Marshall and Lady Deborah Marshall, Antioch-Walls
How do we keep the spirit of “Passion Week” going 52 weeks of the year? This class will focus on the teachings of Jesus during the last week of HIS life. Lessons of suffering for the teacher; lessons of “boldness of life”; Jesus’ lesson on witnessing while using the need for the teachable moment; Jesus’ lesson of teaching all levels at the same time and in small groups as ministry and Jesus taught the disciples to work under the current situation but still working through the will that God set for their lives.
W310 Children’s Workshop &
W320 iROCK: Youth Workshop
Pastor Glen Newson, Greater Lake Cormorant; Evang. Marsha Campbell, Shiloh; Ms. Emma Oliver, Antioch-Walls & Minister Quinton Taylor, Antioch-Walls
How do children and youth learn to rely on Christ in every aspect of their loves? The goal of this class is to provide the students with vital tips and tools on how they “can rely on Christ the King” as their protector, provider and priest through their words and action. In this interactive workshop, they will be introduced to techniques of holding true to Jesus Christ through various teaching strategies.
**S806 YAHWEH Shalom: The LORD Is Peace
Pastor Bernard Montgomery, New Bethany
Why does the meaning behind shalom go deeper than just the absence of conflict or being calm? Students will explore the meaning of shalom as wholeness, finished, perfection, safety, and wellness. True shalom comes when one abides with God in a covenant relationship because He alone gives complete satisfaction, fulfillment and harmony with Himself and others. Many people are broken, lost and fearful. Only a true encounter with YAHWEH Shalom, the source of all peace, and His son, Jesus, the Prince of Peace, will bring peace in the deepest meaning of the word. This course is part of the health ambassador training series sponsored by Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church Ministries/Get Covered Mississippi!
2092 A Christian View toward Racial Understanding
Pastor Callaway Bain, Mt. Olive-Horn Lake
How do Christians deal with prejudices from a spiritual perspective? Students will become familiar with the meaning of prejudices from a spiritual perspective and the responsibilities of Christians as they relate to judging persons based on various life categories in addition to race – such as age religious beliefs, sexual preferences, socioeconomic status, and the like.
W205 Liturgical Dance in the African American Church
Mr. Nardo Franklin, Pleasant Hill
How can we be creative in worship without being worldly? Gospel dance, as praise dance, grew out of the African-American church. Gospel dance is dramatic and theatrical; it uses elements of the theater such as miming. This workshop is open to all ages but especially to youth and young adults ages 13-21. During interactive sessions, participants will focus on the Biblical basis for music in the church and liturgical (praise) dance as well as learn creative ways to perform. Participants will perform during the Youth Rally on Thursday night.
**New Courses for 2016
Ms. Phyllistean Albright, Secretary
REGISTRATION FORM & INSTRUCTIONS
Read the instructions for this form on the next page.
Part I: General Registration Information
1. Date: ________________ Total Number Registered: _______
2. Contact Person: _________________ Phone (Day): _____________ Phone (Evening): ____________
3. Church Name _______________________________________ Phone ____________________
Mailing Address ______________________________________________________
City ___________________________________________________ Zip ___________________
Mailing Address ______________________________________________________
City ___________________________________________________ Zip ___________________
E-mail Address: ______________________________________________________________________
8. Weekly Church School (Bible Class)
Night Offered ____________ Average Weekly Attendance _________ Number Classes Offered ________
9. Name of Publisher for Sunday and Weekly Church School Material (Check all that apply.):
Sunday School Publishing Board
Other Name: _________________________
10. Does your church school have a “Guest Sunday School Day”? (Circle one.) yes no If yes, what is the date and time? ___________________
11. Does your church have an active health ministry? (Circle one.) yes no If yes, how many years? ____
Instructions
Abbreviated Course Listing
· **S301 “Passion Week” Teaching: Lessons from the Master Teacher - Dr. Jevon Marshall and Lady Deborah Marshall, Antioch-Walls
· W310 Children’s Workshop & W320 iROCK: Youth Workshop - Pastor Glen Newson, Greater Lake Cormorant; Evang. Marsha Campbell, Shiloh; Ms. Emma Oliver, Antioch-Walls & Minister Quinton Taylor, Antioch-Walls
· **S806 YAHWEH Shalom: The LORD Is Peace - Pastor Bernard Montgomery, New Bethany
· 2092 A Christian View toward Racial Understanding - Pastor Callaway Bain, Mt. Olive-Horn Lake
· W205 Liturgical Dance in the African American Church - Mr. Nardo Franklin, Pleasant Hill
Instructions for Completing the Church Registration Form
E-mail to lhmiller@ymail.com by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016.
Mail to Original North MS Baptist State Congress Early Registration c/o Ms. Loretta Miller, PO Box 994; Hernando, MS 38632 by Tuesday, March 15, 2016.
Line 1. Fill the date that form was mailed or faxed. List the total number of class attendees including youth and children.
Line 2. List the name, day and evening phone numbers, and e-mail address (if applicable) for the person to be contacted for any clarification of information completed. The contact person can be the pastor, superintendent, or another person.
Line 3. Complete the church information. Be sure to list the church mailing address and not the physical address. If your church does not have an e-mail address, list the e-mail address of the pastor or other designee.
Lines 4-6. Complete the information for the pastor, superintendent, and youth ministry leader. You can include either the church mailing address or his or her mailing address. Only include the e-mail address if it is different than the church’s e-mail address.
Lines 7 and 8. Churches who wish to be considered for the attendance banner must complete the section for Sunday School. Using your written enrollment lists for Sunday School and Bible Class, put the total number from each list on the appropriate line. Based upon the last quarter (December, January, February), determine the average attendance of each church school. Finally, list the total number of classes offered. If your church has a men’s and women’s adult class, that counts for two classes not one.
Line 9. Consider all your Sunday and weekly church school literature including Vacation Bible School, Nurture for Baptist Churches, S.E.E.D., and Awana. Check all the boxes that apply. List others not listed beside “Other.”
Line 10 and 10b. If your church has a “Guest Sunday School Day,” circle yes and give the date.
Line 11. Indicate if your church has an active health ministry.
Note: We are strongly encouraging all Congress churches to pre-register. There are several benefits for pre-registration including room assignments better suited for course enrollment, church eligible to receive attendance banner, and adequate course material.
Part II: Representation and Registration
Section 1: Church or Individual Representation (for non-quarterly paying churches)
Churches: (Check only one category)
_____ Founders Circle $200 or more
_____ Regular Representation $175
_____ Individual $25 (not from a representing church)
Other: (Check all that apply)
_____ Choirs $25
_____ President’s Challenge $25
_____ Congress Rally $10
Total Section 1: $_____________
Section 2. List voting delegates and annual members below ($5 each)
Name Address City State Zip
1. __________________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________________________________________
Section 3. List officers, pastors, and teachers below ($10 each)
Name Position
Section 4. List ministers and evangelists below ($5 each)
Name Position
Total Section 4: _______ x $5 = _________
Section 5: (Necrology) List your church’s deceased members since March 2013 below. (no fee required):
1. __________________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________________
Grand Total (Section 1 + Section 2 + Section 3 + Section 4) = $___________
Registration Fees enclosed (circle one): yes no If yes, check amount: __________ check no.________
Make checks payable to Original State Congress or Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference.
Regular Registration Sheet
Delegate’s Name (Dr., Pastor, Min., Evang., Mr., Ms.) Address Course # (1st Choice) Course # (2nd Choice)
Ms. Jane Smith 1234 Main St.; Memphis, TN 38000 Marshall: S301 Newson: W220
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Registration Sheet
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· Are you self-employed and don’t have health insurance?
· Are you a church seeking health insurance for your pastor and staff?
· Are you a small Mississippi municipality in need of health insurance for your employees?
#GetCoveredMississippi today through the Health Insurance Marketplace: www.healthcare.gov or call (800) 318-2596. How? Open enrollment is over. Still, you may qualify for a special enrollment period.
For questions or to find the nearest walk in location to you, contact your Get Covered Mississippi team: www.getcoveredms.org , call (662) 298-3584/3585, or e-mail info@getcoveredms.org .
Get Covered Mississippi!
1775 Memphis Street, Suite B
Hernando, MS 38632
Dr. Michael O. Minor, Grant Authorizing Official