Department Of Church Growth And Evangelism Hosts 35th Annual Church Growth And Development Seminar

From January 23-26, 2023, the hundreds of clergy and laity from across the Connectional Church gathered in Nashville, Tennessee under the theme “Church 2.0”. Under the leadership of Church Growth and Development Commission Chair Bishop Reginald T. Jackson, executive director of Church Growth and Development Dr. Marcellus Norris, and Seminar Dean Dr. Virgil Woods. Seminar topics addressed a variety of topics including economic development, mental health, digital evangelism, and worship arts and artists. For more information on how to access re cordings and resources from the meeting visit amechurchgrowth.org. ❏ ❏ ❏ gratifying. It was the right thing to do; it is a continuing recognition of the respect and admiration the Tenth District has for the McKenzie name and the legacy of their ministry here in Texas.”

Bishop McKenzie took the time to thank the TenthFuture, Inc. Board of Directors for continuing the great work inspired and championed by the late Dr. Stan McKenzie and noted “that if he were here, he would say ‘don’t do this.’”

Bishop McKenzie and Bishop Richardson each teed off and sank the first putt, sending golfers scurrying to their carts, indicating the tournament’s shotgun start.

The Dr. Stan McKenzie Classic Golf Tournament is a fundraiser of TenthFuture, Inc., a 501(c)(3) sponsored by the Tenth Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The proceeds from the annual golf tournament are used to provide student scholarships at Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas; provide theological scholarships for clergy enrolled in seminary and support the work of community organizations in the state of Texas. Additional information on TenthFuture, Inc., and the Dr. Stan McKenzie Classic Golf Tournament is available at www.tenthfuture.org. ❏ ❏ ❏