2013 Convocation and Conference Agenda The God First Holy Convocation 2013 will exceed and surpass all previous Convocations. This year’s Convocation will be EPIC (Explosive, Powerful, Inspirational, and Challenging)! Our theme is “Releasing the Power II”. It is my prayer that during and after this Convocation you will tap into the power within you to destroy barriers that have hindered you from being more than a conqueror and an overcomer. We will share innovative ways to release the power to initiate revitalization in your church and community. You will discover how to integrate, as a member, into the life of the church, so you can take hold of the vision,mission and goals of your local church. The God First Holy Convocation 2013 is designed for the entire body of Christ. There will be workshops for Pastors, Laypersons, Men, Women, Young Adults and Youth. This all-inclusive Convocation will show believers how to release the power on the inside so that they may flow in their gifts. When you leave this Convocation, your spiritual gift will take precedence over your corporate qualifications! Join me now in prayer for an outpouring and overflow as we continue to “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God…”
Wednesday, May 1st
Friday, May 3rd
1:00 - 5:00 PM..........................................................Registration
7:45 - 8:45 AM..............................MORNING GLORY WORSHIP
3:00 - 5:00 PM.............................................CHOIR REHEARSAL
Joe Pace
The Reverend Dr. Jasmin W. Sculark, Preacher
Bishop John R. Bryant, Preacher (All Clergy will wear white robes in the Processional)
*THE CONVOCATION CHOIR WILL REHEARSE IMMEDIATELY AFTER SERVICE
Thursday, May 2nd
7:45 - 8:45 AM..............................MORNING GLORY WORSHIP
The Reverend Dr. Jasmin W. Sculark, Preacher
“The Gospel According To The Old Testament”
How does the Old Testament relate to Jesus Christ? Where is Christ found in the Old Testament and how do we find Him? Can we preach Christ from the Old Testament? These and other provocative questions will be addressed in this plenary session where we will learn what the Old Testament teaches about Christ and the Christian Gospel.
10:30 - 12:00 PM........................................................Workshops F01 - Social Media “SWAG” Training
9:00 - 10:30 AM...........................OPENING PLENARY SESSION
Pam Perry
“Digital Evangelism Ministry 2.0”
F02 - FUNDING CAPITAL PROJECTS
10:45 - 12:00 PM.......................................PLENARY SESSION II
Mr. Charles Buffington
F03 - The Christology of the Old Testament Dr. Ken Fentress
Bishop Gregory G.M. Ingram
“The Money Problem”
This plenary session will focus on the relationship between money and the Christian faith. Some of the central issues discussed in this stewardship session are: Kingdom Economics; A Full Bowl, But Empty Faith; The Art of Fund Raising and A Stewardship Influenza.
12:12 - 1:30 PM............................................MID-DAY WORSHIP
The Reverend Dr. Jessica K. Ingram
1:30 PM............................................................................LUNCH 3:00 - 4:15 PM............................................................Workshops
F04 - EMPOWERING LEADERS TO DISCOVER AND DEVELOP SPIRITUAL GIFTS The Reverend Dr. David W. Green, Sr.
F05 - STRATEGIES TO EMPOWER LEADERS The Reverend Dr. Frank Reid, III
F06 - LOGOS TRAINING (Part II) Pastor Bobby Moss
12:12 - 1:30 PM............................................MID-DAY WORSHIP
The Reverend Dr. Robert Smith
T01 - POWER WOMEN ”Celebrating the God in YOU” The Reverend Dr. Jessica K. Ingram
1:30 - 3:00 PM.................................................................LUNCH
T02 - EMPOWERING LEADERS TO DISCOVER AND DEVELOP SPIRITUAL GIFTS
Pastor Bobby Moss
3:00 - 5:00 PM..........................................CHOIR REHEARSAL 4:30 - 5:30 PM......................AFTERNOON BIBLE EXPOSITOR
The Reverend Dr. William D. Watley
5:30 - 7:15 PM.............................................................DINNER
F07 - POWER PREACHING (Clergy)
T03 - STRATEGIES TO EMPOWER LEADERS
Dr. Robert Smith
The Reverend Dr. Frank Reid, III
F08 - THE CHRISTOLOGY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT
T03 - LOGOS TRAINING (Part I) Pastor Bobby Moss
Dr. Ken Fentress
3:00 - 5:00 PM.............................................CHOIR REHEARSAL
F09 - EMPOWERING LEADERS TO DISCOVER AND DEVELOP SPIRITUAL GIFTS
Joe Pace
The Reverend Dr. David W. Green, Sr.
4:30 - 5:30 PM.........................AFTERNOON BIBLE EXPOSITOR
The Reverend Dr. William D. Watley
5:30 - 7:15 PM................................................................DINNER 7:30 PM........................................EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE
Bishop Gregory G.M. Ingram, Preacher
*THE CONVOCATION CHOIR WILL REHEARSE IMMEDIATELY AFTER SERVICE
No one man should have all that power…and not use it! This conversation will equip young leaders to use their authority in social networks and community networks in daily life.
7:30 PM.....................................EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE
Bishop Noel Jones, Preacher
Saturday, May 4th 7:45 - 8:45 AM...........................MORNING GLORY WORSHIP
Convocation Psalmist & Minister of Music
9:00 - 10:00 AM....................................PLENARY SESSION IV The Reverend Dr. Frank M. Reid, III
“Releasing the Power for Effective 21st Century Ministry”
Where do we as ministry leaders go from here? What challenges do we face as the body of Christ to be effective in the 21st Century? There are several models that have been designed in order to help pastors and lay leaders engage their present contexts and find creative strategies to help ministries remain relevant. Churches are struggling with releasing practices that are currently ineffective and unproductive. In order to counteract this present-day challenge, leaders must find ways to re-examine and re-shape their current ministries to be released to do church differently and allow the power of God to transform what is no longer effective into a vital and healthy congregation.
F10 - STRATEGIES TO EMPOWER LEADERS The Reverend Dr. Frank Reid, III
F11 - FUNDING CAPITAL PROJECTS Mr. Charles Buffington
F12 - THE POWER TO PROSPER The Reverends Samuel L. Green, Jr. and Neichelle Guidry Jones
Joe Pace
Convocation Psalmist & Minister of Music
The 2013 God First Holy Convocation Choir will be under the direction of Guest Psamist and Minister of Music Joe Pace! The Convocation Choir will rehearse immediatley following nightly worship services!
10:15 - 11:15 AM....................................................Workshops S01 - POWER PREACHING (Clergy) Dr. Robert Smith
S02 - THE CHRISTOLOGY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT Dr. Ken Fentress
S03 - HOW TO LEAD AND MANAGE EFFECTIVE MINISTRIES Mr. Charles Buffington
3:00 - 4:15 PM............................................................Workshops
The Reverend Dr. David W. Green, Sr.
YOUTH SCHEDULE Saturday, May 4th 9:30 – 11:00 AM Y01 - Releasing the Power Within …your networks! Bro. Stephen A. Green
The Reverend Dr. Jasmin W. Sculark, Preacher
Pam Perry
How to find and engage your target audience. Plus how to use Google+, blogging, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Pinterest to market your ministry.
F13 - LOGOS TRAINING (Part III)
Joe Pace
9:00 - 10:15 AM........................................PLENARY SESSION III The Reverend Dr. Ken Fentress
7:30 - 11:00 PM...........................OPENING WORSHIP SERVICE
“Releasing the Power 2” | Little Rock, Arkansas
S04 - THE POWER TO LOVE The Reverends Samuel L. Green, Jr. and Neichelle Guidry Jones
S05 - Logos Training (Part IV) Pastor Bobby Moss
11:30 - 1:00 PM.......................................CLOSING WORSHIP
The Reverend Dr. William D. Watley, Preacher
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for 2013 God First Holy Convocation registration, reservations, and more information!
Host Hotel and Convocation Site The host hotel is The Peabody Statehouse and Convention Center, 3 Statehouse Plaza, Little Rock Arkansas 72201. Call (501) 906-4000 for reservations. When calling to make your reservation, mention “AME African Methodist Episcopal Church Convocation” for group rate pricing. Single and Double Rate: $104 Triple and Quad Rate: $114 Cut off date for Reservation: April 4th
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Power Sessions
FUNDING CAPITAL PROJECTS Mr. Charles Buffington
POWER WOMEN: “CELEBRATING THE GOD IN YOU” The Reverend Dr. Jessica K. Ingram
This workshop is Stewardship based and outlines biblically based approaches to funding capital projects internally. The purpose of this workshop is to teach you how to implement a successful capital campaign for any size congregation that desires to build with reduced levels of debt.
Workshops & Presenters
This workshop will help you discover God’s design for the Spirit led woman and how to embrace, commune with and celebrate the Spirit that is residing on the inside of you as you live a life in tune with God’s purpose for your life.
EMPOWERING LEADERS TO DISCOVER AND DEVELOP SPIRITUAL GIFTS The Reverend Dr. David W. Green, Sr. Utilizing the power resident in the scriptures, this workshop will enhance and develop spiritual gifts for personal, ministry and kingdom growth.A Church leader without a strategic plan for how to transform visions into realities is problematic to the future of the church. In order for the church to remain active and vital within the communities in which they reside, it is imperative that they are empowered by God to be both innovative and transformative.
STRATEGIES TO EMPOWER LEADERS The Reverend Dr. Frank Reid, III Effective leadership in the 21st Century requires the development of strategies that are both relevant and creative. In this workshop you will explore how to use your spiritual gifts to reach out BEYOND THE WALLS to advance the Kingdom of God and your community, and turn cities upside down.
LOGOS TRAINING (Part I, II, III, IV) Pastor Bobby Moss Logos Bible Software is an incredibly powerful tool for study and lesson prep. But are you using Logos to it’s fullest potential? In this workshop you’ll be trained on how to take your use of Logos beyond the next level. You’ll learn easy tricks to customize and organize Logos so that you can study practically and efficiently. Whether you are new to Logos or a veteran, this workshop will help you become a confident and equipped power user.
SOCIAL MEDIA “SWAG” TRAINING Pam Perry 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
How to Brand Your Book or Ministry Online How to Create an Online Following that Creates Buzz Which Social Media Channels YOU should use How to Find your “TRIBE” and Create Evangelists How to Get on the First Page of Google What are Keywords and How Use them How to create a video fast and free and upload to Youtube How to set up a blog and frequently update it easily Social Media Power Tools & Techniques ongoing success
You will learn about the uses of Social Networking sites like LinkedIn, Youtube, Twitter, Facebook. Foursquare and Instagram as well as blogs and podcasting.
THE CHRISTOLOGY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT Dr. Ken Fentress This workshop will explore how to preach from the Old Testament in light of the coming, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Old Testament is the biblical foundation for the Christian Gospel. We will learn how to preach Christ from the Old Testament in a doctrinally and hermeneutically sound manner by examining key biblical passages.
THE POWER TO PROSPER The Reverends Samuel L. Green, Jr. and Neichelle Guidry Jones Discouraged by plans that have not been successful? Does it seem that for every step made towards financial security, a setback completely disrupts your goal? Are you unsatisfied with the direction your life has taken? Do you secretly desire the power to live out your passion and do what gives you joy? Learn how God’s desire for blessed and abundant living can be applied to change your life. Gain the knowledge and skills that are outlined in biblical principles that will produce financial freedom that will shape your future and live a prosperous life.
POWER PREACHING (Clergy) Dr. Robert Smith “But he (Jesus) answered, “It is written, ‘one does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ (Matthew 4:4)” While Jesus was in the wilderness, he survived because of the Word. Preaching allows for engagement of one’s social implications, whether they are in a “wilderness” context or not, with the biblical narrative in order to convict, convert and challenge the people of God. The preacher must be filled with power in order to access prophetic gifts that will create a change for persons who need to hear the Word. This preaching workshop is designed to provide skills and resources for those who will take up the mantle to help others survive.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - Saturday, May 4, 2013
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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (ends April 20, 2013): $125.00 (Group Registration of 10 or more $115.00 per person) REGULAR REGISTRATION (After April 20, 2013): $150.00
ON-SITE REGISTRATION: $175.00 YOUTH REGISTRATION: $20.00 | YOUNG ADULT REGISTRATION: (Ages 21-35) $75.00 COLLEGE OR SEMINARY STUDENT REGISTRATION: $50.00 with Valid Current Student ID Registration fee includes admission to all Workshops and Convocation Materials.
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THE POWER TO LOVE The Reverends Samuel L. Green, Jr. and Neichelle Guidry Jones The process to finding true love and happiness in relationships can be troubling for those who have experienced loss and heartache. Yet, the quest to be loved and to be in love is a desire that so many wish to attain. If you have been scarred by failed attempts at relationships or the pain that smears from a broken heart, this workshop is for you? If you are seeking healing as you choose to love again, this workshop is for you? If you are struggling with allowing yourself to truly love another person, this workshop is for you. Learn how to access the power within that heals a wounded heart and gives the hope to love again.
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HOW TO LEAD AND MANAGE EFFECTIVE MINISTRIES Mr. Charles Buffington This workshop is based on discovering and employing spiritually gifted servants/leaders to take the seven functions of the church to higher levels of effectiveness.
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