PRIDE OF THE WEST DISTRICT ASSOCIATION
CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
MAY 22 - 25, 2022 COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 245 E FOSTER AVE HENDERSON, NV SAM ROBERSON, HOST PASTOR
Theme: Envisioning the Future Exceptionally through Christian Discipleship and Evangelism In the Pandemic Age. Jer. 29:11-13 ;Matt 28:18-20; Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8
Rev. Anthony Nixon, Sr. Moderatror
Rev. Dr. Charles A. McCall, Dean. COCE
Rev. David Brooks. President, COCE
welcome from president brooks Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, I am so excited! It's unbelievable that a year has gone so fast since we last came together. This year for the Congress of Christian Education we have classes I believe that will help you in your Christian walk. So that we will be able to continue to be able to fulfill the mandate of Jesus Christ. We thank all of you for your support this year.
welcome from dean mccall Welcome to our Annual Session of the Pride of the West District Association Congress of Christian Education Conference. Our Theme for this year is "Envisioning the Future Exceptionally Through Christian Evangelism and Discipleship in the Pandemic Age"(Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15, Acts 1:8). We thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to attend this year’s session. We are pleased to have certified teachers who will be teaching courses that are geared towards the Certificate of Progress Program (COPP) ; it is a part of the National Baptist Congress of Christian of Education Convention and a part of the Sunday School Publishing Board. We were also delighted to have the faculty and staff from the Faith International University and Seminary teaching during this year's Congress of Christian Education. It is our hope and prayer that you will gain knowledge and understanding of the Word of God and that you will grow in your personal relationship in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Order of service SUNDAY MAY 22, 2022 3:30 PM Devotional Deacons Processional Officers Selection Greetings Presidents and Officers Selection Offering Introduction of Speaker Selection Sermon Rev. Dr. L.A. Kessee Retired Pastor Bethany MBC
Invitation to Discipleship Announcements Benediction
Speaker Bio . Dr. L. A. Kessee is a native of Shreveport, Louisiana and a graduate of Union High School. He received a B.A. Degree from Bishop College in Dallas, Texas; the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry Degrees from Faith International College and Seminary, Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kessee formerly Pastored in the states of Texas and Pennsylvania. Currently Dr. Kessee serves as President and CEO of L. A. Kessee Preaching and Teaching Ministries located in Los Angeles, California. Furthermore, Dr. Kessee has served as Vice-President at Large, and President of the Baptist Ministers’ Conference of Los Angeles and Southern California. And…for 5 years Dr. Kessee was an instructor in WHW Expository Preaching Conference, teaching “The Art of Intonation.” Moreover, Dr. Kessee has served his country preaching for the United States’ Defense Department—Department of Air Force (Preaching to the personnel of the United States Air Force in Europe (U.S.A.F.E.) in Wiesbaden, Germany; Salzburg, Austria; and Kaiserslautern, Germany). Dr. Kessee currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Charlee and sons, Richie and Aaron Todd. They have 3 older sons, Lee, Patrick, Tony and one daughter, Coshari of Dallas, Texas.
Order of Service MONDAY AM SESSION
MONDAY PM SESSION 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
CLASS SESSIONS 6:00 pm -7:30 pm
Devotion
DEVOTION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcements Class Period 10:00am -11:30am Baptist Doctrine Sr. Chaplain, Mary Camp General Session 11:30am - 12:00 Noon Offering Speaker Rev. Isaac Green 2nd Baptist Church
Faith International University and Seminary Pivoting through the Pandemic Rev. Dr. Dan Shaw New Testament Survey Class Rev. Michael Boykin Spiritual Formation Rev. Isaac Green Baptist Doctrine Rev. Dr. Charles Bilberry Youth/Young Adult Class TikTok Evangelism Pastor Preston Robinson
GENERAL SESSION 7:30 pm -9:00 pm SELECTION Class Review
Invitation to Discipleship Benediction
OFFERING Introduction of the President SELECTION PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS Rev. David Brooks, Pastor of Mount Moriah Ministries Invitation to Discipleship Announcements Benediction
Order of Service TUESDAY PM SESSION 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
TUESDAY AM SESSION 10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON Devotion Announcements Class Period 10:00am -11:30am Baptist Doctrine Sr. Chaplain, Mary Camp General Session 11:30am-12:00 Noon Offering Speaker Rev. Frederick Ard, Jr. Pleasant Grove, MBC Invitation to Discipleship
CLASS SESSIONS 6:00 pm -7:30 pm DEVOTION ANNOUNCEMENTS Faith International University and Seminary Pivoting through the Pandemic Rev. Dr. Dan Shaw New Testament Survey Class Rev. Michael Boykin Spiritual Formation Rev. Isaac Green Baptist Doctrine Rev. Dr. Charles Bilberry Youth/Young Adult Class TikTok Evangelism Pastor Preston Robinson GENERAL SESSION 7:30 pm -9:00 pm SELECTION Class Review OFFERING
Benediction
Introduction of the Dean SELECTION DEAN'S ADDRESS Rev. Dr. Charles A. McCall Gethsemani MBC Invitation to Discipleship Announcements Benediction
Order of Service WEDNESDAY PM SESSION 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
WEDNESDAY AM SESSION
10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON Devotion Announcements Class Period 10:00am -11:30am
Baptist Doctrine Sr. Chaplain, Mary Camp General Session 11:30am-12:00 Noon Offering
CLASS SESSIONS 6:00 pm -7:30 pm DEVOTION ANNOUNCEMENTS Faith International University and Seminary Pivoting through the Pandemic Rev. Dr. Dan Shaw New Testament Survey Class Rev. Michael Boykin Spiritual Formation Rev. Isaac Green Baptist Doctrine Rev. Dr. Charles Bilberry Youth/Young Adult Class TikTok Evangelism Pastor Preston Robinson
GENERAL SESSION 7:30 pm -9:00 pm SELECTION
Speaker Pastor Vernon Fox, III SALT Church Invitation to Discipleship
Class Review OFFERING Deacons & Ushers Introduction of the Youth President SELECTION
Benediction
SPEAKER Rev. Preston Robinson New Life Church Invitation to Discipleship Announcements Benediction
Special Thanks
Rev. Sam Roberson & Lady Earlene Roberson Community Baptist Church Moderator, Anthony Nixon & First Lady Melissa Nixon State President Kelsey West & First Lady Carmen West President, David Brooks Dean, Charles A. McCall All Congress Cabinet Members Sr. Chaplain, Mary V. Camp State Dean, Marcia Miles Rev. Frederick Ard Jr & Sis. Regina Calhoun- McCall Faith International University and Seminary All of our Teachers & Speakers All of our Attendees All Registered Churches