2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
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2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
With a practical and often humorous style of speaking that combines thorough biblical scholarship and "girlfriend" wit, Reverend Doctor Jacqueline Thompson speaks directly to the hearts and minds of people from all walks of life, helping them discover their purpose and destiny in Christ. As a young girl growing up in the Northern California city of Oakland, Dr. Thompson was reared in a single parent home where her mother laid the foundation that would become her own personal relationship with God. Her desire to help people by alleviating the conditions that seemed to keep them disenfranchised led her to pursue politics. With that in mind, she enrolled at the University of California, Berkeley where she majored in Political Economy of Industrial Societies. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1993, Dr. Thompson began teaching history and politics. While teaching afforded her the opportunity to positively impact the lives of young people, God was calling her to a higher purpose. In March of 1995, Dr. Thompson accepted her call to ministry and was subsequently licensed to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ in July of 1995 and ordained to the ministry in October of 1998 by Reverend Dr. J. Alfred Smith, Sr., Pastor Emeritus of the Allen Temple Baptist Church in Oakland, California. Her journey towards God's purpose for her life led her to the Howard University School of Divinity under the academic leadership of respected theologian Dr. Cain Hope Felder. Her excellence in academic scholarship, preaching and ministry earned her numerous honors and awards including Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, The Ford Foundation Fellowship, and the Nannie Helen Burroughs Award. She was awarded a Master of Divinity Degree with honors from Howard University in 1998. In June 2013, she received a Doctor of Ministry in African American Church Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. During her time at Howard, she served as the Minister of Youth at the Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington, D. C. under the Pastoral leadership of Reverend Dr. Wallace Charles Smith. Under her dynamic leadership, the Youth Ministry at Shiloh flourished and served as a model ministry for churches nationwide. Despite her giftedness as an administrator, her true passion is preaching and teaching God's word. Her unique preaching style and sound biblical foundation has opened doors across denominational lines as well as in mainstream civic and political organizations, including the National Urban League and the National Council of Negro Women. Dr. Thompson travels extensively across the United States and the Caribbean, ministering to youth, women and the general Body of Christ at churches, conferences, retreats and workshops. She has had the privilege of preaching in many arenas previously uncharted by women. In addition to serving as the first women to preach in many prominent pulpits across the country, she was the first ever female revivalist for Allen Temple Baptist Church and the first and only woman to preach Men's Day in the 150 year history of the Shiloh Baptist Church. In keeping with the 'ministry of firsts' God has given her, in March 2010, Dr. Thompson was installed as the Assistant Pastor of the Allen Temple Baptist Church—the first woman to ever serve in this capacity in the 91year history of the pioneering congregation. In December 2019, Dr. Thompson was installed as Senior Pastor.
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021 After graduating high school, Reverend Eldren D. Morrison was appointed to pastor the Warner Temple AME Zion Church in Lancaster, SC. During this time he also went on to major in Religion and Philosophy at Livingstone College in Salisbury, NC. Pastor Morrison has served five congregations in the itinerate ministry of the Methodist Church. He has served as Pastor of the Pleasant Hill AME Zion Church in Heath Springs, SC, Metropolitan AME Zion Church in Chester, South Carolina, and the Liberty Hill AME Zion Church in Lake Wylie, SC where during his pastorate the church grew to be Zion’s largest congregation in the state. In 2007 he was appointed to Varick Memorial Church. In 2009, while pastoring in New Haven, and recognizing the need for more high-quality education options in the community, Pastor Morrison established, and remains a board member of the Booker T. Washington Academy, a pre-k through 8th grade charter school serving the growing number of children of Dixwell, Newhallville and the larger New Haven community. The academy opened its doors in September 2014. Reverend Morrison is currently a pastor at Shaw Temple in Smyrna, Georgia, and chair of Shaw Temple Academy, a daycare and preschool. He continues his work with integrating church education and community development, and is a Cultural Ambassador to New Haven. Reverend Morrison became a Cultural Ambassador because he saw the disconnect between health care services and knowledge about medications and current trials in the larger African American community. During his tenure as a Cultural Ambassador he has learned about the benefits of clinical research and the protections in place for volunteers. Most importantly, he is now aware of the importance of minority participation in clinical trials in order to understand the effectiveness of treatments in these populations. He represents the spirit of YCCI— “the connection between the community and the wealth of knowledge, the programs, and the opportunities at Yale.”
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021 “THE FREEDOM CHURCH: A Movement Empowered by the Holy Spirit - Serving Our Flock" Institute Focus: F.I.T. to Lead! (Filled with the Spirit, Impacting the Community, Training up Disciples) FULL PROGRAM SCHEDULE Thursday, October 14, 2021 8:50 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Morning Exercise (Ms. Hope Pickens) Opening Devotion – PE Scot C. Moore Morning Glory – Rev. William Hogans Introduction of the Bishop – Presiding Elder Curtis Walker Opening Session: Bishop W. Darin Moore “THE FREEDOM CHURCH: A Movement Empowered By The Holy Spirit – Serving Our Flock” Virtual Workshops Sessions I - Filled With The Spirit
1) “Operating in the Spirit as the Leader” Rev. Andre Green 2) “Encountering the Spirit in Worship” Rev. Charles Hawkins 3) “Don’t Quinch the Spirit, God’s Moving” Rev. Dexter Feeley 4) Laity “When the Laity and God Connect” Mrs. Debra Valentine-Gray 5) “Praying in the Spirit” Rev. Rhema Dawson Murdock 6) New “Organizing for Effective Pastoral Leadership” Rev. Dr. Rita J. Colbert 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch and Fellowship
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Afternoon Plenary – Dr. Jacqueline Thompson “Impacting The Community” Senior Pastor, Allen Temple Baptist Church, Oakland, CA
1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Q&A Facilitator: Rev. Nathaniel Cox
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Episcopal Remarks / Adjournment
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sexual Harrassment Video Presentation (Persons should have pre-registered for this session)
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Evening Worship Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson, Preacher Senior Pastor, Allen Temple Baptist Church, Oakland, CA
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
THURSDAY NIGHT WORSHIP SERVICE Rev. Dr. Vanessa Hicks, Worship Leader
Call to Worship Psalmist Scripture – Rev. Alonzo Smith (John 13:31-35) Prayer – Rev. Alma Charles Introduction of the Preacher Bishop W. Darin Moore, Presiding Prelate Mid-Atlantic Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Psalmist Evening Message Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson Senior Pastor, Allen Temple Baptist Church, Oakland, CA Invitation to Christian Discipleship
Offering Rev. Dr. Timothy L. Freeman Closing Remarks Bishop W. Darin Moore, Presiding Prelate Benediction Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021 “THE FREEDOM CHURCH: A Movement Empowered by the Holy Spirit - Serving Our Flock" Institute Focus: F.I.T. to Lead! (Filled with the Spirit, Impacting the Community, Training up Disciples)
FULL PROGRAM SCHEDULE Friday, October 15, 2021 8:50 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Exercise (Ms. Hope Pickens) Devotional Period – Rev. Yolanda Buck Morning Glory – Rev. Dina Martin
9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Virtual Workshops Sessions II – Impacting The Community
1) “The Church and Community Working Together for Social Uplift” Rev. Alyce Walker Johnson 2) “The Church and Political Engagement: Speaking Prophetically, Acting Strategically” Rev. Dr. Christopher Zacharias 3) “Transformative Ministries that Shape Our Communities” Rev. Marlon Carter 4) Young Adult “Business Strategies for Your Ministry” Mr. Tramaine Davis 5) “The Church: Reaching The Last, The Least, and The Lost” Rev. Tonya Pass 6) New “Our First Ministry: Cultivating a Healthy Marriage” Rev. Ken & Lisa Arnett 10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
REFRESHING BREAK
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Virtual Workshops Sessions III – Training Up Disciples
1) Think-Tank: Post-Pandemic – “A New Generation of Disciples” Rev. Darlene Counts, Rev. Rami Pouncey, Ms. Hayden Thompson, Rev. Joshua Walker (Moderator: Rev. Emerald Hall) 2) “Digital Ministry and Discipleship” Rev. George Whitfield 3) Equipping Disciples Laity Mr. Domonique Turner 4) “Utilizing Social Media and Technology to Reach Younger Disciples” Young Adult Sis. Tashara Person 5) “The Birth of New Vision and New Disciples” Rev. Keitha Wiggins Kennedy 6) “Reaching the Unchurched in A Shifting Church Culture” Rev. Dr. Mark Bass
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
FULL PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Friday, October 15, 2021 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Networking and Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Afternoon Plenary – Rev. Eldren Morrison “Training Up Disciples”
1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Q&A – Rev. Alyce Walker Johnson
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Episcopal Remarks / Adjournment
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Evening Worship Rev. Eldren Morrison, Preacher Shaw Temple AME Zion, Smyrna, GA
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
FRIDAY NIGHT WORSHIP SERVICE Rev. Michael A. King, Worship Leader
Call to Worship Psalmist Scripture – Rev. Lisa Farrar Prayer – Rev. Dr. Jonathon Counts Introduction of the Preacher Bishop W. Darin Moore, Presiding Prelate Mid-Atlantic Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Psalmist Evening Message Rev. Eldren Morrison, Pastor Shaw Temple AME Zion, Smyrna, GA Invitation to Christian Discipleship Offering Rev. Dr. Frances Draper
Announcements / Closing Remarks Rev. Dr. Evalina Huggins, Dean Mr. Domonique Turner, Co-Dean Bishop W. Darin Moore
Benediction Rev. Eldren Morrison, Pastor
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
“THE FREEDOM CHURCH: A Movement Empowered by the Holy Spirit - Serving Our Flock" Institute Focus: F.I.T. to Lead! (Filled with the Spirit, Impacting the Community, Training up Disciples)
Saturday, October 16, 2021 9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Exercise (Ms. Hope Pickens) Devotional Period – Rev. Jackie Dewberry
10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Virtual Workshops Sessions IV Clergy Session – Bishop W. Darin Moore Lay Council Session: “Becoming F.I.T.” Mrs. Katherine Burrell WHOMS Session: #MissionMatters “Transformative Service” Mrs. Joann Monroe Mrs. Devieta C. Moore CED Session(s) –
“Sunday School Beyond Sunday” Rev. Adrian V. Nelson, Presenter Ms. Ashley Charles / Rev. Patrick Barrett
Children’s Breakout
Children’s
Presenter (s): “Reset! Rethink! Retool! Discipling the Alpha Generation” Dr. Michele Searles Mrs. Ellen Ike Mrs. Unique Faulkner
Youth Breakout Presenter(s): Mrs. Maggie Cox 11:30 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.
Praise and Worship, PE Scot C. Moore
11:45 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Closing Worship Service Rev. Dr. Evalina Huggins, Dean Presiding Elder, Baltimore District
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
CLOSING WORSHIP SERVICE Rev. Dr. Curtis Walker, Worship Leader
Call to Worship Psalmist Scripture – Rev. Pamela Hoard Prayer – Rev. Michael J. Posey Introduction of the Preacher Rev. Vincent Jones Psalmist Closing Message Dr. Evalina Huggins, Presiding Elder Baltimore District African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Invitation to Christian Discipleship Offering Rev. Dr. Timothy Freeman iMatter Scholars Presentation and Award
Closing Remarks and Benediction
Bishop W. Darin Moore, Presiding Prelate Mid-Atlantic Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
“THE FREEDOM CHURCH: A Movement Empowered by the Holy Spirit - Serving Our Flock" Institute Focus: F.I.T. to Lead! (Filled with the Spirit, Impacting the Community, Training up Disciples)
Virtual Workshops Sessions I – Filled With The Spirit
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
WORKSHOP SYLLABI
Workshop Title: “Operating in the Spirit As Leader” Date: Thursday, October 14, 2021 Time: 11:00 a.m. -12:15 p.m. Instructor: Rev. Andre’ N. Greene Instructors E-mail address: PastorGreene07@gmail.com
Course Overview: This course is designed to help leaders develop knowledge to evangelize in your community by being F.I.T. That is by being Filled with the Holy Spirit, Impacting your Community and Training Up Disciples. It is a common error in community relations to concentrate on making things look good instead of making them good. Community relations for a church starts on the inside and from there moves to the outside. Growing a church and impacting a community are not mutually exclusive. In fact, these two complex endeavors are highly connected. Goals and learning objectives for the course: 1. To show why it’s necessary to have the Power of the Holy Spirit. 2. To show what happens when the church doesn’t engage the community. 3. To show the need to Train Up Disciples.
REFERENCES: -
Autopsy of a Deceased Church, Thom S. Rainer The emotionally Health Church, Peter Scazzero Evangelism Without Discipleship: The Danger of Neglecting the Commands of Jesus, Bob Moffitt
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
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Workshop Title: “Encountering the Spirit in and Through Worship” Date: Thursday, October 14, 2021 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Instructor: Rev. Charles Hawkins Email: revcahawkins@aol.com
Course Overview: There is often verbiage used in the church to describe spiritual encounters with God. During this session, we will attempt to clarify what worship is and the necessity of the presence of the Holy Spirit to make our worship genuine. Scripture Reference: John 4:19-24
Goals and learning objectives for this course: • • • • •
What is Worship Importance of Worship Recognizing the Holy Spirit Significance of the Holy Spirit in Worship Results of Spiritual Worship
Supplemental Reading/Bibliography: The Person & Work of the Holy Spirit by R.A. Torry Reclaimed Church: How Churches Grow, Decline, and Experience Revitalization by Bill Henard Five Practices of Fruitful Living by Robert Schnase
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
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Workshop Name: “Don’t Quinch the Spirit, God’s Moving” Date: Thursday, October 14, 2021 Time: 11:00am - 12:15pm Instructor: Rev. Dexter Feely Instructors E-mail address: dexterfeely@gmail.com
Workshop Description: The Holy Spirit is vitally important in the move of God for all of humanity. Therefore, it’s imperative that we learn not to quench the Spirit of God. In this powerful workshop you, will learn: 1. 2. 3.
The role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church The seven works of the Holy Spirit The seven ways to quench the Holy Spirit
Learning Goals: Learners who complete this workshop will gain a better understanding of how the Holy Spirit works and how to partner with Him to accomplish God’s plan.
Recommended Book to Read: The Holy Spirit and Power by John Wesley
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
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Workshop Title: “Praying in the Spirit” Date: Thursday, October 14, 2021 Time: 11:00 am – 12:15pm Instructor: Rev. Rema M. Dawson-Murdock Instructors E-mail address: rhemamdawson@gmail.com Description To pray in the Spirit is to pray not just with our head or our mind, but with the inspiration, with the help, and with the ability of the Holy Spirit. Praying in the Spirit is prayer with divine help. It’s trusting in faith and relying on God to hear, understand, and act. Main Goal To assist you in gaining a better understanding of Holy Spirit and to draw us and the supplicant into deeper intimacy with the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit so that we have the freedom to proclaim the Kingdom of God and walk more fully in His presence. Our focus will be: • Praying in the spirit is distinct from praying in tongues • What praying in the Spirit is and is not! • Being able to acknowledge that there are varying degrees of experience when it comes to praying in the Spirit realm.
Supplemental reading / bibliography: The Gift and Ministries of the Holy Spirit by Lester Sumrall; ISBN-13: 978-0883686522
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Title: “When the Laity and God Connect, the Spirit Moves Us too…” Date: Thursday, October 14, 2021 Time: 11:00am - 12:15pm Instructor: Debra Valentine-Gray Instructors E-mail address: debravg55@gmail.com
Course Description: A candid conversation about laity and their connection to God. When the laity is connected to God, it causes them to operate in their spiritual gifts. We will exchange ideas on how to engage laity through discipleship. Primary Focus: We will focus on discovering answers to the following questions: 1. As leaders what does it mean to make disciples in today’s culture? 2. What are spiritual gifts and how do you identify them? Bibliography: • The Study Bible • John 1:19-40 John the Baptist’s Testimony and The Lamb of God and Matthew 28:18-20 The Great Commission • Wagner-Modified Houts Questionnaire by Charles E. Fuller Institute • Learning to Lead Like Jesus: 11 Principles to Help You Serve, Inspire, and Equip Others by Boyd Bailey • The Leader's Greatest Return: Attracting, Developing, and Multiplying Leaders by John C. Maxwell • 21 Qualities of Leaders in the Bible: Key Leadership Traits of the Men and Women in Scripture by John C. Maxwell • Part of: 21 Laws of Leadership in the Bible Series (3 Books) Leadership 101 the complete collection by John C. Maxwell
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Title: “Organizing for Effective Pastoral Leadership” Date: Thursday, October 14, 2021 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM Instructor: Reverend Dr. Rita J. Colbert Email: wdrjc@comcast.net
Workshop Description: The Church requires leadership and organization to fulfill the Mission of God. This workshop examines the Pastor as leader and the biblical mandate for organization in the church. Administration will be discussed in its role as the spiritual oversight of the Church and essential to the Pastor’s total ministry. Goal / Learning Objective: The purpose of this workshop is to assist in an understanding of administration as an essential element to church ministry enabling effective pastoral leadership that fosters a well-organized ministry capable of successfully accomplishing its mission and vision. At the conclusion of this workshop attendees will: 1. Be able to discuss the practical ministry of administration that impacts efficient management of resources for Kingdom Building. 2. Be able to understand and communicate the biblical dimension of leadership and administration with respect to spiritual gifts. 3. Demonstrate through discussion the concepts and procedures related to implementing an effective administration ministry. Supplemental reading / bibliography: Welch, Robert H. Church Administration: Creating Efficiency for Effective Ministry, Second Edition, Nashville 2011 Ministry International Journal for Pastors. Home Archives 1975 November, The Pastor as Church Administrator
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021 “THE FREEDOM CHURCH: A Movement Empowered by the Holy Spirit - Serving Our Flock" Institute Focus: F.I.T. to Lead! (Filled with the Spirit, Impacting the Community, Training up Disciples)
Virtual Workshops Sessions II – Impacting The Community
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Title: “The Church and Political Engagement: Speaking Prophetically, Acting Strategically” Presentation Date: Friday, October 15, 2021 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Instructor: Rev. Dr. Christopher L. Zacharias Email: . Course Description: The purpose of this class is to understand the importance of the church and its involvement for political engagement for effective systematic change of oppressive practices, its role in public advocacy and practical steps to take in how to speak in one voice to foster justice in a variety of social justice matters. Class Objectives: •
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This class will give three closely related aspects of political engagement. First is the public advocacy, i.e., its purpose, its meaning, and the strength of its witness to change public policy. Second is the steps and action of having a public witness in the public square and Third is the ongoing witness of a worthy cause to bring forth justice in certain social justice matters. It is the goal of the class that participants will have practical steps to take for effective political engagement of their church or social justice ministry to have the best opportunity to accomplish its purpose of speaking with one voice.
Instructional Methods: This course will be taught in a variety of learning modes of encouraging lecture, PowerPoint presentation, class discussions, a representative from the National Action Network and take-home templates to use for political engagement. Supplemental Reading/Bibliography: • • • •
The Holy Bible Abrams, Stacey Minority Leader: How to lead from the Outside and Make Real Change Lewis, John. Walking with the Wind: Memoirs of the Movement. Author Michael D’Orso 2015. Sharpton, Al Rise Up: Confronting a Country at the Crossroads. Author Al Sharpton
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Name: “Transformative Ministries that Serve Our Communities” Date: Friday, October 15, 2021 Time: 9:30am to 10:45am Instructor: Pastor Marlon E. Carter Instructors E-mail address: pastor@smallmemorial.org Course overview: The focus of this workshop is how to remain focused-driven and relevant in the community that you serve. Proverbs 16:3 “Commit your work to the Lord and your plans will succeed” Goal and Objectives: The purpose of this workshop is for the local church and the community to come together and worship Christ in unity. In addition, to serving others while transforming the community around them, and by setting the standard by which the community looks for direction. 1. Describe the principles of servant leadership 2. Discuss the importance of a Ministry Action Plan to remain focus-driven and relevant within the community 3. Understand Nehemiah’s Recipe for Community Transformation Supplemental reading / bibliography: Bonem, M. & Patterson, R. (1984). Leading from the second chair Leading from the Second Chair: Serving Your Church, Fulfilling Your Role, and Realizing Your Dreams. Josey-Bass Cauley, M. (2014). Effective Ministry Action Plans: Your MAP Out of the Wilderness of Ministry Kindle Edition. Delph, E. (2005). Church @ Community: Strategic Core Values that Engage Faith in Culture. Creation House Keith, K.M. (2008). The Case for Servant Leadership. Paulise Press
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
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Workshop Name: “Business Strategies for Our Ministries” Date: Friday, October 15, 2021 Time:: 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Instructor: Tremain Davis Instructors E-mail address: thinkpgc@gmail.com Overview The church is the most well-positioned organization for global impact in the world. The problem is that we have an understanding of our resources and mission, but a limited understanding of how to leverage them economically. This course will introduce a practical framework for understanding business and ministry. We will cover basic concepts that unpack the intersections between the two. This cover nation will be based on the following foundational thoughts: Sustainable success is based on our ability to authentically build stakeholder • value across every area of organizational engagement. Stakeholders are people. • Public trust is our most leverageable asset. • Desired outcomes come directly from creating symmetry between your internal • and external why. Learning Objectives Participants will leave this course with an actionable understanding business in ministry; and how to implement the core tenets of this framework TODAY. We will cover a bit of theory, but the main outcome is leaders that can have an immediate impact within their sphere of influences. My approach is based upon my 20 years of experience in this space. During the discussion, I will use a few of my client case studies to give a real-world perspective of these concepts. Suggested Reading “Start With The Why” by Simon Sinek “Leadership By The Good Book” by David Steward
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
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Workshop Title: “The Church: Reaching the Last, the Least and the Lost” Presentation Date: Friday, October 15, 2021 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Instructor: Rev. Tonya M. Pass, MSW E-mail: tonya.pass13@gmail.com
Course Description: The task of the Church is to make disciples. This workshop is designed to share a biblical understanding of disciple-making using the biblical model. Together we will explore developing disciples through biblical instruction, small groups, mentoring, and individual spiritual transformation. Participants will examine current barriers to this process as well as opportunities to developing disciples to live transformed lives.
The Goals and Learning Objectives For This Course: • To prepare students with a biblical understanding of what it means to be a disciple by exploring scriptural based application. • To explore how disciples grow by understanding the basic characteristics and needs of each stage of Christian growth. • To understand how to make disciples by discussing three major areas and explore how to move from the “why” of disciple making to the “how”. • To prepare students to become intentional leaders by exploring the examples of Jesus. • To equip students with practical ways to implement small groups for effective discipleship by reviewing contemporary small group practices.
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Title: “Our First Ministry: Cultivating A Healthy Marriage” Presentation Date: Friday, October 15, 2021 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Instructor: Rev. Ken & Lisa Arnett E-mail: Pastor.1stcambria@gmail.com Course Description This workshop will explore the challenges that couples face in marriage, provide an atmosphere to have a candid conversation about intimacy, and delve into the differences in how men and women view intimacy in marriage. Expectations and Goals Through readings, discussions, and questions that explore the positive value of a conflict, the importance of candid communication, the need for transparency, and how vital defining intimacy is in marriage, couples will be able to cultivate long-lasting healthy marriages that represent a Kingdom Marriage. After the workshop couples will be able to: 1. Cultivate productive “Communication” with their spouse. 2. Identify the benefits and the value of “Conflict”. 3. Develop a “Team” mentality in their marriage. 4. Define one another’s idea of “Intimacy”. 5. Recognize a common interest or project to develop, jointly. (After LTI assignment) Supplement Reading • Dennis & Barbara Rainey, Improving Communication in Your Marriage: Family Life Publishing, 5800 Ranch Drive Little Rock, Ar. • Bob & Janet Horner, Resolving Conflict in Your Marriage: Family Life Publishing, Little Rock, Ar. • Cary Chapman, 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021 “THE FREEDOM CHURCH: A Movement Empowered by the Holy Spirit - Serving Our Flock" Institute Focus: F.I.T. to Lead! (Filled with the Spirit, Impacting the Community, Training up Disciples)
Session III Training up Disciples
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
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Workshop Name: Date: Time: Instructor: Instructor Email:
“Digital Ministry and Digital Discipleship A Shifting Paradigm” Friday, October 15, 2021 11:00 am - 12:15 p.m. Rev. George William Whitfield, M.Div. georgewilliamwhitfield@gmail.com
Workshop Description: In this workshop attendees will learn practical instructions on how to integrate digital ministry no matter how big or small your local church may be. We will discuss the most popular social media platforms and you will be given digital discipleship tools that fit six stages (1. Discover, 2. Attend, 3. Connect, 4. Serve, 5. Grow, 6. Share) of church investment. Course Learning Objectives: The primary goal of this workshop is to help attendees develop a basic knowledge of the importance of digital ministry/discipleship. Moreover, attendees will be able to articulate how digital discipleship is part of an integrated, holistic method to help people grow in their relationship with Jesus. And lastly, attendees will be able understand the purpose of the six major social media platform. (1. Facebook, 2. Instagram, 3. SnapChat, 4. Tik Tok, 5. Twitter, 6. YouTube) Supplemental Reading/Bibliography: Nona Jones, From Social Media To Social Ministry: A Guide To Digital Discipleship (Kindle Edition 2020) Myron Pierce, Digital Ministry: Pastoring in a Pandemic (Kindle Edition, 2020) Faithlife: Your Guide to Digital Discipleship (Website: https://faithlife.com/ministryresources/equip/guide/digital-discipleship-guide) retrieved: September 14, 2021
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Name: “Utilizing Social Media and Technology to Reach Younger Disciples for Christ” Date: Friday, October 15, 2021 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Instructor: Tasharah Person Instructor’s Email: tasharahp@gmail.com Course Overview We are moving toward a digital age. This progression is inevitable. For our churches to survive and thrive in this era, an understanding of these vast innovations is key. The present lack of understanding has caused a break in engagement across generations. The purpose of this course is to provide attendees with the tools and resources necessary to keep up with the rapidly changing times. These tools will help broaden their ministry beyond the brick and mortar and effectively reach a virtual audience. Learning Objectives Attendees should take away an action plan for more effectively engaging younger disciples. They can do so by: ● Understanding Your Demographic ○ What is needed? ● Knowing What’s Available ○ While prioritizing purchases ● Strategic Planning and Execution ○ Implementing with intention Supplemental Resources ● Zoom, Google Hangouts ● Streamyard, Livestream, Youtube, Facebook, Google for Business ● Slack, Google Doc, GroupMe
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Title: “How New Vision Can Birth New Disciples” Date: Friday, October 15, 2021 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Instructor: Rev. Keitha Wiggins-Kennedy Instructor’s email address: revkeitha@icloud.com Note: For full engagement in class, please download the SLIDO app onto a secondary communication device (i.e., phone, iPad) at www.slido.com or use this link https://app.sli.do/event/0kmvfzub the event code is 364091. Course Overview: We will explore the importance of being open to God’s visioning process as we make plans in all areas of our lives. We will examine tools for evaluating current ministry effectiveness as well as implementing relational discipleship training for the kingdom of God. Goals and Learning Objectives: 1. To facilitate discussion that aids participants in discerning their openness to God’s changing of any plans/visions they may have for various areas of their lives. What does it mean? 2. To teach personal and ministry assessment tools for evaluating current ministry effectiveness and impact, in accordance with the current shifting demographics. Does my vision align with my current demographics, is that still God’s vision? Is it making an impact? 3. To share methodologies for relational discipleship and continuous re-evaluation of discipling ministries. How can we maximize what we already do well to make disciples for Christ? How do we equip ourselves to disciple others in our everyday spheres of influence? Bibliography: • Bevins, Winfield. Marks of a Movement: What the Church Today Can Learn From the Wesleyan Revival. Grand Rapids, Michigan, Zondervan Reflective. 2019 • Bolsinger, Tod. Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory, Downers Grove, Illinois, InterVarsity Press. 2015 • Harrington, Bobby and Absalom, Alex. Discipleship that Fits: The Five Kinds of Relationships God Uses to Help Us Grow. Grand Rapids, Michigan, Zondervan. 2016
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Title: “Reaching the Unchurched in A Shifting Church Culture” Date: Friday, October 15, 2021 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Instructor: Rev. Dr. Mark W. Bass Email: Dr.Mb61127@gmail.com
Description: The purpose of this workshop is to focus on “Why” churches need to Reinvent Themselves. • The mission is to help Church-Leaders understand why becoming a Digital-Church is crucial to their church’s future ministry success. It is about helping them to begin to create and execute a Digital-Church Strategy through continual change, new technology, and the process of “Digital-Transformation.” Objective: By the end of this workshop, you will be able to discover the issues, information, strategies, and solutions required to “future-proof” our churches, making them more relevant to more people. This will allow us to help them to attract, engage and retain the “Digital Natives” of the Millennial and Gen-Z generations. There are five requirements if churches are to achieve success: 1) Grow their churches by digitally transforming them to “Become More Relevant to More People.” 2) Embrace a New Mindset of the Need for Continuous Change and SelfDisruption. 3) Transform “Church” into Digital-Church” via “Digital-Transformation.” 4) Adopt a new Church Culture Based on Creativity, Innovation, Urgency, and StartupThinking. 5) Attract and Retain more Un-Churched and Under-Churched Seekers
Reading Material: • Rebooting.Church by Walter Franklin Davis • The Post-Quarantine Church – Thom S. Rainer • The Unchurched Next Door – Thom S. Rainer • Grow Your Church from the Outside In: Understanding the Unchurched and How to Reach Them - George Barna
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Name: “Becoming F.I.T.” Saturday, October 16, 2021 Instructor: Katherine Burrell, Larry Johnson, and also participants from each of our Conferences Instructor’s email address: katherineburrell@yahoo.com Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-19 NRSV Our Focus is to present a high-impact presentation to show that when the Holy Spirit is put first in our plans there is long-lasting positive impact of our actions on others, unbeknown to us at the time. We will be using examples of sports figures and women from Zion’s history who fought the battle to become ordained elders, setting the path for others. Goals: 1. To show what happens when we are F.I.T. to serve our flock 2. To reach back to a part of Zion’s rich history that is seldom told – the struggle women had in becoming ordained elders and being denied the opportunity to fulfill their call to lead God’s children 3. To provide useful tools to accomplish our goal in serving the Church by making disciples for this present age Supplemental Reading / Bibliography The Holy Bible AARP Magazine (June – July 2021 issue) Article by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - A Tribute to Black Athletes, The Games We Play Bettye Collier-Thomas, Daughters of Thunder, Black Women Preachers and Their Sermons, 1850-1979 CLC Facilitator’s Guide for Conducting Interactive Lay Academies Quadrennial Theme 2017-2021
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Name: “Sunday School Beyond Sunday” Presentation Date: Saturday, October 16, 2021 Time: 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Instructor: Ashley Charles & Patrick Barrett Editor of Church School Literature: Adrian V. Nelson, II, J.D., M.Div. Instructors E-mail address: ajcharles83@yahoo.com; pbarrett5186@gmail.com; Avnelsonlaw@msn.com Course overview: This session is designed to help Christian Educators and Sunday School Teachers reach their potential for more effective teaching and training in the church. This session will be informational and transformational utilizing interactive activities that will help participants reflect on their work. Goals and objectives for the course: • Examine the knowledge base necessary for the Christian Educators and learn, understand, and prepare to apply the basic skills important to Christian Educators • Explore the needed dispositions of the Christian Educator • Analyze your leadership style and reflect on ways of improving How to utilize the Sunday School material beyond the typical Sunday School hour
Supplemental reading/ bibliography: The Church School Herald-Journal of the A.M.E. Zion Church and Sunday School Book Wes & Sheryl Haystead. 2000, How to Have a Great Sunday School: Sunday School Standards for All Ages., Ventura, CA: Gospel Light Publications. McKinney, Lora-Ellen, Christian Education in the African-American Church: A Guide for Teaching Truth, Judson Press, 2003. David Kinnaman, Faith for Exiles: 5 Ways for a New Generation to Follow Jesus in Digital Babylon, Baker Books, 2019. F. Douglas Powe, New Wine, New Winskins: How African American Congregations Can Reach New Generations, Abingdon Press, 2012.
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Name: “Reset! Rethink! Retool! – Discipling the Alpha Generation” Date: October 16, 2021 Time: 10:15 – 11:30 am Meeting Link for Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85335814282?pwd=UkpLRldjVXhERlB6a3Z4MEZzYXpjU T09 Meeting ID: 853 3581 4282 Passcode: 330715 Instructor(s): Ms. Ellen Ike, Ms. S. Unique Faulkner, Rev. Dr. Michelle Searles Instructor E-mail(s): chachaike@gmail.com, kenneyct4@yahoo.com, drsearles0529@aol.com Workshop Description: This is a one-hour intensive for leaders engaged in children’s ministry. Participants completing this course will learn how to develop programming and support systems for children of the alpha generation (that is, children born after 2009) and their families. Goals and Learning Objectives: • To identify connections and clashes between one’s personal values and the cultural values driving paradigm shifts for the alpha generation • To develop a community focus rather than a church focus for children’s ministry • To explore ways to create learning environments in nontraditional spaces Supplemental Reading/ Bibliography: A.M.E. Zion Church School Herald A.M.E. Zion Church School Literature and Teacher Guides The Zinn Education Project (https://zinnedproject.org) Ministry Spark (https://ministryspark.com) Learning for Justice (https://learningforjustice.org)
2021 MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday, October 14 – Saturday, October 16, 2021
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Bishop W. Darin Moore Mrs. Devieta C. Moore Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson Rev. Eldren Morrison
All Presiding Elders Every Pastor and Local Church Rev. Dr. Evalina Huggins, Institute Dean Mr. Dominique Turner, Co-Dean Mrs. Velina Glenn, Registrar Mr. Roderick Josey, Communications Director All Communications Team Members Mr. Ramon Shelton, Episcopal Director of Music Rev. Dr. Timothy L. Freeman, Treasurer Ms. Necie Chapman, Episcopal Secretary Rev. Dr. Rita J. Colbert, Administrative Elder Rev. Jibri Mayo, Graphics All Departments All Presenters and Worship Participants Our Overseas Delegation and Our Entire Mid-Atlantic Family