Rev. S. C. Dixon, General President
Transcript of Rev. S. C. Dixon, General President
June 6, 2021
Greetings Brothers and Sisters of Louisiana Home & Foreign Missions Baptist Convention,
I pray that this letter finds each of you and your family all in good health while enjoying God’s
blessings. God has been faithful to us, and for that, we are grateful.
I am excited to announce the VIRTUAL 104th SESSION OF THE LOUISIANA HOME &
FOREIGN MISSIONS BAPTIST CONVENTION. As you may recall, our Virtual Mid-Winter
Board Session was a great success, and we look forward to that same success this coming July.
Even though we are blessed with the COVID 19 vaccines, we will not gather in-person just yet.
Our planning team is working hard to present a Virtual Session second to none.
The dates are July 25-28, 2021. This Virtual Session will provide something for everyone. All
Auxiliaries, Boards, Commissions, The Parent Body, Congress of Christian Education, and Youth
& Children’s Convention will meet. All meetings and classes will be presented via Zoom and
worship
each evening will be held via Face book Live and YouTube.
I am encouraging each moderator, pastor, auxiliary/board/commission leader, and member to
support this session by participating, adhering to the registration and financial requirements and
to encourage others to participate as well. Let’s be positive and make this the best session ever!
The session summary and registration packet with instructions are included.
Join me in prayer that God would bless us in a MIGHTY WAY during this Session. We are
thankful for the technology that allows us to “stay together while we are apart”. I look forward
to seeing each of you real soon!
Shalom,
Rev. S.C. Dixon
General President
Rev. S. C. Dixon, General President
Rev. Pernell R. Trent, Sr., General Secretary
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Dear Louisiana Home & Foreign Mission Baptist Convention
(LHFMBC)Congress Attendees
I am humbled that our esteem State President would ask me to put on my service gear again in
LHFMBC. I completely understand that those that cannot be under authority should never be in
authority.
I am taking over as requested by our State President in a transitional time after the faithful tenure
of Rev. Jerry Hannible. I want to express gratitude for his long stint of service and commitment
even when I was state president. Our capable and credentialed Dean, Dr. Kieran Coleman, has
certainly been a valuable curriculum organizer. Thanks also goes out to our advisor, Vice-
President, Rev. Darwan Lazard, that served as Dean of our Congress in the past, when our
Congress attendance was at its peak attendance numbers. The entire Congress staff must be
commended.
With all of this experience and brain power there is no shortage of knowledge and experience in
developing and grovwing this Congress back to its hay day under the leadership of our Visionary State President. God blessed us to have a virtual Congress in NBCA last year with over 1400
students learning online. We are familiar with every aspect of the methodology to produce an
award-winning state Congress. The State President has put a dream team together. We shall not fail.
The task at hand now is for each Pastor and Association President/Moderator to set attendance
goals and get our people signed up quickly for these relevant and re-imagined classes. We should
have not less than 750 students matriculating in our state Congress resourceful classes. I
challenge each pastor to assign someone to get at least 10 of your members/disciples to register
by the end of the month.
Let’s engage in the work NOW of getting people registered. All of the back-office technology
coordination is already worked out. WE MUST FOCUS OUR ATTENTION ON
REGISTRATIONS NOW and make our state President proud as we give glory the God. I look
forward to seeing you online in July. Get some of these young people to assist you in signing up.
There can be a bridge between our seniors and tech smart millennials in getting the at least 750
students signed up!
Sure of Eternal Life
Dr. Samuel C. Tolbert, Jr.
Interim-Director LHFMBC Congress
Rev. S. C. Dixon, General President
Rev. Pernell R. Trent, Sr., General Secretary
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Congress of Christian Education Auxiliary 2333 See Street Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601 337-251-6429
Rev. Dr. Samuel C. Tolbert Jr., Interim Congress Director Rev. Dr. Kieran Coleman, Dean
Sis. Pamela Smith, Registrar
June 2021
Office of the Dean
Greetings,
I am eternally grateful for the support of our Congress, its staff, workers and
delegates. Once again, they have done an exceptional job in the development and
implementation of our Christian education curriculum and classes.
More now than ever, these individuals continue to serve, as President Dixon has
wisely called us to be, as brighter light and better salt.
A huge note of gratitude goes to our former director Rev Jerry Hannible of
Hammond who served with great distinction as the Congress Director.
Additionally, we are eternally grateful for the excitement and energy brought by
our most capable and able Interim Director, Dr. Samuel C. Tolbert who was tasked
to lead, by President Dixon, during this transitional period.
This year, as we “Re-brand, Re-ignite, and Re-connect” (virtually), it is
encouraging to know and witness that our Congress continues to provide powerful,
practical strategies, which enables our students and churches to remain spiritually
and pedagogically focused and relevant “in times like these.”
Our commitment to biblical truths, Baptist doctrine and polity remains steadfast,
unmovable and always abounding to our work- the support of Christian education.
We look forward to seeing you logged in, connected and engaged during the week
of July 25-28.
Spiritually Assured and Virtually Connected,
Kieran D. Coleman, PhD, Dean
The Louisiana Home and Foreign Missions Baptist Convention, Inc. Rev. S.C. Dixon, General President * Rev. Pernell R. Trent Sr., General Secretary
www.lahfmbc.org
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SESSION SUMMARY
SUNDAY, JULY 25, 2021 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm ~ Auxiliaries/Boards/ Commissions in Session (Zoom)
HAT; Evangelical Board; Education Board
3:30 – 4:45 pm ~ Auxiliaries/Boards/ Commissions in Session (Zoom)
Marriage & Family; Moderators Conference; Brotherhood; Ushers
5:30 pm – 6:45 pm ~ Congress Classes
7:00 pm ~ Worship - Introductory Sermon (Facebook Live)
Rev. Roger Green, Mt. Zion BC – Alexandria, LA
7:00 pm ~ Youth & Children Convention in Session (Zoom)
MONDAY, JULY 26, 2021 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm ~ Auxiliaries/Boards/ Commissions in Session (Zoom)
Women’s Mission Union; Ministers’ Wives & Widows;
Pastors & Ministers Conference
3:30 – 4:45 pm ~ Auxiliaries/Boards/ Commissions in Session (Zoom)
Brotherhood; Rural Church Development; Home Mission Board
5:30 pm – 6:45 pm ~ Congress Classes
7:00 pm ~ Worship - Director of Youth & Children Convention (Facebook Live)
Rev. Mallery Callahan, II, Greater Starlight BC – Covington, LA;
First Free Mission BC – Mandeville, LA; Hopewell BC – Madisonville, LA)
TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2021 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm ~ Auxiliaries/Boards/ Commissions in Session (Zoom)
Women’s Mission Union; Ministers’ Wives & Widows; Pastors &
Ministers Conference; Music
3:30 – 4:45 pm ~ Auxiliaries/Boards/ Commissions in Session (Zoom)
Foreign Mission Board; Social Justice
5:30 pm – 6:45 pm ~ Congress Classes
7:00 pm ~ Worship – Congress Dean’s Message (Facebook Live)
Rev. Dr. Kieran Coleman, Pleasant Hill BC – Lake Charles, LA
7:00 pm ~ Youth & Children Convention in Session (Zoom)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2021 5:00 pm – 5:50 pm ~ Parent Body Business Session (Zoom)
6:00 pm – 6:50 ~ Memorial Program (Facebook Live)
7:00 pm ~ Worship - Missions and Education Night (Facebook Live)
National Guest: Rev. Dr. Johnnie Green, Mt. Nebo Baptist Church - New York, NY
OFFICIAL CLOSING
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Rev. S. C. Dixon, General President
Rev. Pernell R. Trent, Sr., General Secretary
~~2021 Virtual 104th
Annual Session~~
Congress of Christian Education Auxiliary 2333 See Street Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601 337-251-6429
Rev. Dr. Samuel C. Tolbert Jr., Interim Congress Director Rev. Dr. Kieran Coleman, Dean
Sis. Pamela Smith, Registrar
REGISTRATION FEES Parent Body $150.00
Association $300.00
Congress Church $125.00
Youth & Children Convention $150.00
Pastors $45.00 o (Includes One Congress Class & Personal Parent Body Registration)
Ministers, Adults, Young Adults $35.00 o (Includes One Congress Class & Personal Parent Body Registration * 18 and older)
Children and Youth No Charge
CONGRESS & YOUTH CONVENTION REGISTRATION 1. Pre-Registration forms must be accompanied with full payment
2. Checks are made payable to Louisiana Home & Foreign Missions Baptist
Convention
3. One check can be written to cover Registration for Congress, Youth
Convention and Parent Body
4. Books can be purchased online were sold
5. Deadline to submit Payment and Registration Forms is July 10, 2021
6. Mail Registration Forms and Payments to
Mail By Email:
Pamela Smith, Registrar [email protected]
LHFMBC, Inc. *Your payment must be received within 7 days of emailing.
726 N. Latour St.
Ville Platte, LA 70586 By Fax : (337)363-4474
(337) 363-4357 *Your payment must be received within 7 days of faxing.
7. Each adult attending a Congress Class MUST have their own Email
Address. You WILL NOT be registered for a class without an Email
address. Email Address CANNOT be duplicated
8. Once your Registration information has been entered by the Congress
Registrar, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to
enter into your class
9. Youth Director must provide an Email Address
10. Children & Youth DO NOT need an individual Email Address
a. Once children & youth names and class assignments have been
entered by the Congress Registrar, a confirmation email will be sent to
the Youth Director providing instructions and a Zoom Link to enter
into their class
The Louisiana Home and Foreign Missions Baptist Convention, Inc. Rev. S.C. Dixon, General President * Rev. Pernell R. Trent Sr., General Secretary
www.lahfmbc.org
LA Home & Foreign Missions
Baptist Convention Inc. Rev. S.C. Dixon, General President
Rev. Pernell R. Trent, Sr., General Secretary
2021 VIRTUAL
ANNUAL SESSION & CONGRESS (104 YEARS)
July 25 – July 28, 2021
CONGRESS in SESSION Rev. Dr. Samuel C. Tolbert, Jr., Interim Congress Director
Rev. Dr. Kieran Coleman, Congress Dean
Sunday, July 25 – Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Please make as many copies of the Registration Form as needed.
Keep a copy for yourself and send one copy to the Registrar.
Louisiana Home & Foreign Missions Baptist Convention, Inc.
Reverend S.C. Dixon, General President * Rev. Pernell R. Trent Sr., General Secretary
CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Auxiliary
Reverend Dr. Samuel C. Tolbert Jr., Interim Congress Director Reverend Dr. Kieran Coleman, Dean
Sis. Pamela Smith, Registrar
www.lahfmbc.org
YOUTH & CHILDREN CONGRESS REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE PRINT DATE______________________
YOUTH DIRECTOR____________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER ( ) ___________________
EMAIL: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS____________________________________________CITY__________________STATE______ ZIP___________
CHURCH_________________________________________________PASTOR_______________________ ______________
CHURCH ADDRESS_______________________________________CITY__________________STATE______ZIP_________
CHURCH PHONE NUMBER ( )_______________________
STUDENT
AGE
COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE
REGISTRATION FEES: Parent Body: Church Registration: $150.00 Association: $300.00
Congress Church-$125.00; Youth & Children’s Convention- $150.00
Pastors- $45.00; Ministers, Young Adults, Adults- $35.00; Youth & Children-No Charge
FEES PAID CHURCH REGISTRATION $__________ INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION $_________TOTAL FEES $_____________
REGISTRATION FEES may be TRANSFERRED to another person. REFUNDS approved through Congress & Parent Body Only
RETURN REGISTRATION FORM AND FEES BY Friday, July 10, 2021, TO:
PAMELA SMITH PHONE: (337) 363-4357
LHFMBC, Inc. FAX : (337) 363-4474
726 N. Latour St. * Ville Platte, LA 70586 NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE
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FOR CONGRESS STAFF USE ONLY Date Received __________ Amount Received $__________ ( ) Check # __________ ( ) Cash ( ) Other_________
Received by_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Total Children & Youth: __________ Total Amount: __________ Total Due: __________
Total Adults: __________ Total Amount: __________ Total Paid: __________
Total Pastor: __________ Total Amount: __________ Balance Due: __________
Total Church: __________ Total Amount: __________ Balance Owed: __________
Youth Convention: __________ Total Amount: __________ Notes: _________________________
________________________________________
Louisiana Home & Foreign Missions Baptist Convention, Inc.
Reverend S.C. Dixon, General President * Rev. Pernell R. Trent Sr., General Secretary
CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Auxiliary
Reverend Dr. Samuel C. Tolbert Jr., Interim Congress Director Reverend Dr. Kieran Coleman, Dean
Sis. Pamela Smith, Registrar
www.lahfmbc.org
YOUTH & CHILDREN CONGRESS REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE PRINT DATE______________________
YOUTH DIRECTOR____________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER ( ) ___________________
EMAIL: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS____________________________________________CITY__________________STATE______ ZIP___________
CHURCH_________________________________________________PASTOR_______________________ ______________
CHURCH ADDRESS_______________________________________CITY__________________STATE______ZIP_________
CHURCH PHONE NUMBER ( )_______________________
STUDENT
AGE
COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE
Louisiana Home & Foreign Missions Baptist Convention, Inc.
Reverend S.C. Dixon, General President * Rev. Pernell R. Trent Sr., General Secretary
CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Auxiliary
Reverend Dr. Samuel C. Tolbert Jr., Interim Congress Director Reverend Dr. Kieran Coleman, Dean Sis. Pamela Smith, Registrar
www.lahfmbc.org
ADULT CONGRESS REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE PRINT DATE______________________
CONTACT PERSON____________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER ( ) ___________________
EMAIL: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS____________________________________________CITY__________________STATE______ ZIP___________
CHURCH_________________________________________________PASTOR_______________________ ______________
CHURCH ADDRESS_______________________________________CITY__________________STATE______ZIP_________
CHURCH PHONE NUMBER ( )_______________________
STUDENT
COURSE NUMBER &
COURSE TITLE
FEE
LA Home & Foreign Missions Baptist Convention, Inc. Rev. S.C. Dixon, General President Rev. Pernell R. Trent Sr., General Secretary
CONGRESS of CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
VIRTUAL COURSE BOOKLET 2021 Rev. Dr. Samuel C. Tolbert Jr., Interim Congress Director Rev. Kieran Coleman, Congress Dean
Sis. Pamela Smith, Registrar
CHILDREN’S DIVISION Sis. Natasha Piert, Lake Charles
Deputy Dean
CD 100
Course: The Bible Comes to Life (Children's Division) Course Description:
The course offers several biblical characters that comes to life as the
instructor paints a picture of the character by way of dressing the character,
displaying visual props, and/or inserting visuals that demonstrates that
particular bible character. The students will become familiar with the ABC's
(Admit, Believe, Confess) of Salvation.
Textbook: Teacher Prepared Material
Instructor: Sis. Anna Harmon, Lake Charles
YOUTH DIVISION Sis. Diane Jones, Baton Rouge
Deputy Dean
YD 200
Course Title: What’s Going On? Course Description:
This class will address the responses of Christians and the church to existing
social injustices
Textbook: Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth
Instructor: Rev. Bonji Arvie, Ville Platte
YD 201
Course Title: The Real Me Course Description:
This course will help our students understand who they are in God and the
purposes that he has placed within them
Textbook: You Were Made to Make a Difference
Instructor: Rev. Joshua Palmer, New Orleans
ADULT DIVISION Sis. Lelia S. Wayne, Shreveport
Deputy Dean
AD 300
Course Title: Associate Ministers, an Asset to Ministry Course Description:
This text shares the truth and strengthens the relationship between the pastor
and associate minister. Thus, creating an atmosphere that allows both to
work together as a team, fulfilling God’s purpose
Textbook: Keys to Becoming an Effective Associate Minister (Church Leader)
Instructor: Rev. Darrell Fielder, Jr., Baton Rouge
AD 301
Course Title: Find Your Niche Millennial’s Course Description:
Millennials in Ministry unveils the heart and vision young leaders for the
Christian church today. This study highlights the cultural trends along with
proclaiming the Gospel to provide more opportunities to reach and equip
Millennial’s in ministry. The class also offers tips and strategies to keep this
group engaged in ministry
Textbook: Ministering to Millennia’s
Instructor: Sis. Heather Smith, Ville Platte
AD 302
Course Title: Media in Ministry Course Description:
Are you a pastor or church leader that desire to use technology for growing
your ministry but not quite comfortable doing it on your own? NO
PROBLEM! This highly interactive class will help you to become more tech
savvy through the utilization of various social media platforms without
violating your own Biblical principles
Textbook: Teacher Constructed Materials
Instructor: Sis. Kayla Lazard, Ville Platte
AD 303
Course Title: “Buckle Up” Safety First Course Description
In lieu of global activities in our nation, church security has become a dire
concern among today’s church leaders. This class will offer techniques and
strategies that will enhance safety measures in the event of a crisis. The
safety of face to face/virtual worshippers must become a greater priority in
ministry.
Textbook: Teacher Constructed Materials
Instructor: Retired Sgt. Brian Ardoin, Shreveport
AD 304
Course Title: Privilege and Responsibility of the Minister’s Wife Course Description:
Pastor wives share a unique role in ministry. Sacred Privilege gives an inside
look at the significance and impact of pastors’ wives the ups and downs of
ministry life and offers affirmation to those who feel the pressure and of a
public position. Whether you’re coming from a place of joy and excitement,
or are feeling tired, you’ll see how your works and efforts are worth the risk.
Textbook: Sacred Privilege: Your Life and Ministry as a Pastor’s Wife
Instructor: Sis. Oralean Showers, Hammond
AD 305
Course Title: Empowered Women of Faith in Ministry Course Description:
This study reminds women to look at what you have and make good use of it
to spread the Good News. In this insightful book you’ll examine the lives of
Dorcas, Lydia, Phoebe, and other women in the New Testament to see how
God’s Spirit direct lives based on individual gifts and abilities.
Textbook: A Woman God‘s Spirit Can Guide: New Testament Women Help You
Make Today’s Choices
Instructor: Judge Sharon Wilson, Lake Charles
AD 306
Course Title: #Digital Disciples Course Description:
This powerful course is designed to offer opportunities to educate an adult
audience about technology and digital literacies for internet safety,
appropriate online behavior, and proper ways to interact with other
individuals on social networking websites in chat rooms. In addition, this
course will equip participants with technological career ready skills to
enhance their employment, as well as help Christian adults understand their
Christian responsibility to remember to, “Let all things be done decently and
in order.” I Corinthians 14:40
Textbook: Teacher Constructed Materials
Instructor: Sis. Ángela Jolivette, San Antonio, Texas
AD 307
Course Title: Who’s Keeping the Books? Course Description:
If you’re interested in tracking your church’s giving, membership, annual
events, donations, accounts receivable, and payroll, this class WILL meet
your needs. You will receive detail insights into a specific software program
that geared towards enhancing your church record keeping.
Textbook: Teacher Constructed Materials
Instructor: Sis. Pamela Smith, Ville Platte
PASTORS / MINISTER’s DIVISION Rev. Willie Gable, New Orleans
Deputy Dean
MD 400
Sub-Theme: Answering & Sustaining the Call- 2 Timothy 1:6-9
Self- Care for Pastors
Discover how imbalances in your physical, emotional, spiritual, and
intellectual lives can destroy the very ministry you seek to carry out. Learn
what you can do to restore that balance.
Partnering with the Pastor (Open)
Your pastor cannot do it alone. He is not perfect. He is in a harsh
environment where people expect him to be an extraordinary communicator,
a great organizer, an ideal husband, and parent. He simply cannot do the job
alone. He needs solid prayer partners who will stand in faith with him to
reach this world.
Coordinator: Rev. Donald Berryhill, New Orleans