12th District AMEC | 2013 God First Holy Convocation Program by KreativeKoncepts

God First Holy Convocation 2013! 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…”

Bishop Sam Presiding Bishop | Convocation Host

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God First Holy Convocation 2013 | Releasing the Power II

Convocation and Conference Agenda 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

7:30 - 11:00 PM...........................OPENING WORSHIP SERVICE

Bishop John R. Bryant, Preacher (All Clergy will wear white robes in the Processional) Statehouse Convention Center Ballroom *THE CONVOCATION CHOIR WILL REHEARSE IMMEDIATELY AFTER SERVICE

Thursday, May 2nd

The Reverend Dr. Jasmin W. Sculark, Preacher Statehouse Convention Center Ballroom

9:00 - 10:15 AM........................................PLENARY SESSION III The Reverend Dr. Ken Fentress

“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. Statehouse Convention Center Ballroom

10:30 - 12:00 PM........................................................Workshops

7:45 - 8:45 AM..............................MORNING GLORY WORSHIP

The Reverend Dr. Jasmin W. Sculark, Preacher Statehouse Convention Center Ballroom

9:00 - 10:30 AM...........................OPENING PLENARY SESSION

Pam Perry

“Digital Evangelism Ministry 2.0”

How to find and engage your target audience. Plus how to use Google+, blogging, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Pinterest to market your ministry. Statehouse Convention Center Ballroom

10:45 - 12:00 PM.......................................PLENARY SESSION II 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. Statehouse Convention Center Ballroom

12:12 - 1:30 PM............................................MID-DAY WORSHIP

The Reverend Dr. Jessica K. Ingram Statehouse Convention Center Ballroom

1:30 PM...........................................................................LUNCH

F01 - Social Media “SWAG” Training Pam Perry Peabody Hotel (Conway Room)

F02 - FUNDING CAPITAL PROJECTS Mr. Charles Buffington Peabody Hotel (Grampas Room)

F03 - The Christology of the Old Testament Dr. Ken Fentress Peabody Hotel (Harris Brake Room)

F04 - EMPOWERING LEADERS TO DISCOVER AND DEVELOP SPIRITUAL GIFTS The Reverend Dr. David W. Green, Sr. Peabody Hotel (Arkansas Ballroom)

F05 - STRATEGIES TO EMPOWER LEADERS The Reverend Dr. Frank Reid, III Peabody Hotel (White Oak Room)

F06 - LOGOS TRAINING (Part II) Pastor Bobby Moss Peabody Hotel (Ouachita Room)

3:00 - 4:15 PM............................................................Workshops 12:12 - 1:30 PM............................................MID-DAY WORSHIP T01 - POWER WOMEN ”Celebrating the God in YOU” The Reverend Dr. Jessica K. Ingram Peabody Hotel (Conway Room)

T02 - EMPOWERING LEADERS TO DISCOVER AND DEVELOP SPIRITUAL GIFTS

The Reverend Dr. Robert Smith Statehouse Convention Center Ballroom

1:30 - 3:00 PM.................................................................LUNCH 3:00 - 4:15 PM............................................................Workshops

The Reverend Dr. David W. Green, Sr. Peabody Hotel (White Oak Room)

F07 - POWER PREACHING (Clergy) Dr. Robert Smith Peabody Hotel (Conway Room)

T03 - STRATEGIES TO EMPOWER LEADERS The Reverend Dr. Frank Reid, III Peabody Hotel (Riverview Room)

F08 - The Christology of the Old Testament

T03 - LOGOS TRAINING (Part I)

Dr. Ken Fentress Peabody Hotel (Riverview Room)

Pastor Bobby Moss Peabody Hotel (Ouachita Room)

3:00 - 5:00 PM.............................................CHOIR REHEARSAL

F09 - EMPOWERING LEADERS TO DISCOVER AND DEVELOP SPIRITUAL GIFTS

4:30 - 5:30 PM.........................AFTERNOON BIBLE EXPOSITOR

F10 - STRATEGIES TO EMPOWER LEADERS

5:30 - 7:15 PM................................................................DINNER

F11 - FUNDING CAPITAL PROJECTS

7:30 PM........................................EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE

Mr. Charles Buffington Peabody Hotel (Grampas Room)

Joe Pace

The Reverend Dr. William D. Watley Peabody Hotel (Conway Room)

Bishop Gregory G.M. Ingram, Preacher Statehouse Convention Center Ballroom

*THE CONVOCATION CHOIR WILL REHEARSE IMMEDIATELY AFTER SERVICE

The Reverend Dr. David W. Green, Sr. Peabody Hotel (Arkansas Ballroom) The Reverend Dr. Frank Reid, III Peabody Hotel (White Oak Room)

F12 - The Power to Prosper

The Reverends Samuel L. Green, Jr. and Neichelle Guidry Jones Peabody Hotel (Harris Brake Room)

Releasing the Power II F13 - LOGOS TRAINING (Part III) Pastor Bobby Moss Peabody Hotel (Ouachita Room)

3:00 - 5:00 PM.........................................CHOIR REHEARSAL

Joe Pace

4:30 - 5:30 PM.....................AFTERNOON BIBLE EXPOSITOR

The Reverend Dr. William D. Watley Peabody Hotel (Conway Room)

5:30 - 7:15 PM.............................................................DINNER 7:30 PM....................................EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE

Bishop Noel Jones, Preacher Statehouse Convention Center Ballroom

Saturday, May 4th 7:45 - 8:45 AM...........................MORNING GLORY WORSHIP

The Reverend Dr. Jasmin W. Sculark, Preacher Statehouse Convention Center Ballroom

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. Statehouse Convention Center Ballroom

10:15 - 11:15 AM....................................................Workshops S01 - POWER PREACHING (Clergy) Dr. Robert Smith Peabody Hotel (Harris Brake Room)

S02 - The Christology of the Old Testament Dr. Ken Fentress Peabody Hotel (Hoffman Room)

S03 - How to Lead and Manage Effective Ministries Mr. Charles Buffington Peabody Hotel (Riverview Room)

S04 - The Power to Love The Reverends Samuel L. Green, Jr. and Neichelle Guidry Jones Peabody Hotel (White Oak Room)

S05 - Logos Training (Part IV) Pastor Bobby Moss Peabody Hotel (Manning Room)

11:30 - 1:00 PM.......................................CLOSING WORSHIP

The Reverend Dr. William D. Watley, Preacher Statehouse Convention Center Ballroom

Saturday, May 4th 9:30 – 11:00 AM

Releasing the Power Within…your networks! Bro. Stephen A. Green 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.

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Convocation Theme Scripture: “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33

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power sessions (Workshop Descriptions) POWER WOMEN: “Celebrating the God in YOU” The Reverend Dr. Jessica K. Ingram

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. How to Brand Your Book or Ministry Online 2. How to Create an Online Following that Creates Buzz 3. Which Social Media Channels YOU should use 4. How to Find your “TRIBE” and Create Evangelists 5. How to Get on the First Page of Google 6. What are Keywords and How Use them 7. How to create a video fast and free and upload to Youtube 8. How to set up a blog and frequently update it easily 9. 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.

FUNDING CAPITAL PROJECTS Mr. Charles Buffington

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.

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.

Releasing the Power II The Power to Prosper

How to Lead and Manage Effective Ministries

Reverend Samuel L. Green, Jr. Reverend Neichelle Guidry Jones

Mr. Charles Buffington

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.

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.

The Power to Love

The Reverend Samuel L. Green, Jr. The Reverend 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.

Convocation 2013 choirExperience

The 2013 Holy Convocation Choir will feature singers and musicians from local churches accross the 12th Episcopal District of the AME Church. This year’s choir is under the direction of Minister Joe Pace, Guest Psalmist and Minister of Music for the Convocation.

the power team Bishop John Richard Bryant is the son of the late Bishop Harrison James (82nd) and Edith Holland Bryant. He was elected and consecrated the 106th Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church at the 1988 General Conference in Forth Worth, Texas. Bishop Bryant serves presently as the Senior Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the Presiding Bishop of the Fourth Episcopal District. Bishop Bryant is the recipient of many honors and awards: including the Ebony Magazine’s Honor Roll of Outstanding African American Preachers, and Ebony’s list of the 100 Most Influential Black Americans. He has published a collection of sermons entitled, “God Can: Sermons of Encouragement from the Life of Elijah.” He and his wife have co-authored a new book, “Healing for Wounded Vows.” Bishop John is married to the Reverend Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant, and they are the parents of the Reverend Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant and Dr. Thema Simone Bryant Davis. He is also a proud grandfather. The Reverend Dr. Jasmin W. Sculark is the Pastor of one church in two locations Shiloh South and Shiloh West. Rev. Jazz is a native of the Island of Trinidad and Tobago. Dr. Jazz accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at a very early age and shortly after accepted God’s calling upon her life and went into full time ministry. She is the founder and president of the Daughter of Thunder Ministry that assists the local church in providing wholistic, life changing ministries to youths, singles, young adults and women. She travels this country preaching and teaching the Word of God. She is actively involved in church conferences as preacher, workshop presenter, conference speaker and ministry consultant. Rev. Jazz stands as Esther - A Woman for such a time as this. Her greatest desire is to be found faithful in the task God has given her. Reverend Dr. Jessica K. Ingram is the Episcopal Supervisor for the First Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Her responsibilities include working with the Women’s Missionary Society, the Young People’s Department, the Women in Ministry and Minister’s Spouses. She also designs and develops programs for the district. In 1997, Dr. Ingram was featured in Ebony magazine as one of the Fifteen Top AfricanAmerican Female Preachers in the United States. The African-American Pulpit named her one of the 20 Great African-American Revivalists of the Century. Her sermon, The Silence of God is included in the journal’s spring 2003 edition. Dr. Ingram earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Special Education from St. Louis University of Missouri, a Master of Arts degree in Guidance and Counseling from St. Louis University, a Master of Religious Education from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary and a Doctorate of Ministry in Spirituality from United Theological Seminary. She was the first AfricanAmerican in the country to be trained in Spiritual Direction at the Colombiere Center in Clarkston, Michigan. Dr. Ingram is married to Bishop Gregory Gerald McKinley Ingram and they are the proud parents of one daughter, Jennifer EmanKeanne and beautiful granddaughter JaydaEmanKeanne.

Releasing the Power II Bishop Gregory G. M. Ingram was elected the 118th Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in the year 2000. Prior to his election to the Episcopacy, Bishop Ingram served for 13 years as the Senior Minister of Oak Grove African Methodist Episcopal Church in Detroit, Michigan. Under his leadership, 2,400 members joined Oak Grove and more than 1,420 became tithers. Bishop Ingram has distinguished himself throughout the Christian faith for his expertise on Stewardship and Tithing. He is a dynamic preacher and lecturer who is sought after to speak at churches, colleges, universities and civic functions. Bishop Ingram is currently the Presiding Bishop of the First Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Bishop Ingram is married to the Reverend Dr. Jessica K. Ingram and they are the proud parents of one daughter, Jennifer EmanKeanne and beautiful granddaughter JaydaEmanKeanne.

Dr. Robert Smith, Jr. serves as Professor of Christian Preaching at Beeson Divinity School. Previously he served as the Carl E. Bates Associate Professor of Christian Preaching at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. A popular teacher and preacher, he received Southern’s 1996 Findley B. Edge Award for Teaching Excellence. An ordained Baptist minister, he served as pastor of the New Mission Missionary Baptist Church for twenty years before returning to complete his Ph.D. He is also a contributing editor for a study of Christian ministry in the African American church, Preparing for Christian Ministry, and co-editor of A Mighty Long Journey. He has written the book, Doctrine That Dances: Bringing Doctrinal Preaching and Teaching to Life (B&H Publishing Group, Nashville: 2008), which was selected as the winner of the 2008 Preaching Book of the Year Award by Preaching Magazine and 2009 Preaching Book of the Year Award by Christianity Today’s preaching.com. In 2010, Preaching Magazine named Doctrine That Dances one of the 25 most influential books in preaching for the last 25 years.He has spoken at more than 50 universities, colleges, and seminaries in the United States, Great Britain and the Caribbean. He and his wife, Dr.Wanda Taylor-Smith, Ph.D, are the parents of four adult children. Bishop Noel Jones, some may know him as “Bishop,” others as an astute intellectual, a columnist, prolific orator, theatrical producer, and still others as a beloved father, grandfather and loyal friend. No matter your point of reference, there are few places you will travel on this side of heaven without hearing the great name of Bishop Noel Jones. Bishop Jones is the Senior Pastor of “The City of Refuge” in Gardena, California which accommodates a growing membership of 17,000 who jam the sanctuary five times a week to be invigorated and transformed by the uniquely powerful preaching of this awesome man of God. His experiences has nurtured his unique call to the ministry of reconciliation and honed his distinct ability to transcend tradition in his delivery of the gospel, through widening spiritual parameters in order to reach diverse people of manifold backgrounds, cultures, and denominations.

the power team Rev. William D. Watley, Ph. D., is the Senior Pastor of the historic Saint Philip African Methodist Episcopal Church in Atlanta, GA. A preacher par excellence, Dr. Watley’shomiletical ability is both nationally and internationally recognized. He has the distinction of being the Conference Preacher for the Hampton University Minister’s Conference for two consecutive years as well as a Conference Lecturer. At the invitation of the Church of God in Christ, Inc., Dr. Watley preached to over 20,000 people at their annual International Holy Convocation. He was a lecturer for the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church’s Pastor’s Conference held at Philips School of Theology. Dr. Watley has preached at the Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas, as well as Bishop T.D. Jakes’. Moreover, Dr. Watley has preached on the continents of Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and South America in addition to the island nations of Cuba, Barbados, Bermuda, and Trinidad.

Pam Perry is one of the nation’s foremost experts in the African American Christian Marketing arena. She is a “message strategist” and PR Coach working with non profit organizations, churches, entrepreneurs, emerging and best-selling authors. Some of her clients include Bishop Thomas Weeks, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Bishop Donald Hilliard, Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook, Dr. Fred Price and Pastor Bill Winston. She is the author of the booklet: “ 115 PR Tips to Brand Your Ministry” on Amazon Kindle.

Rev. Dr. David W. Green, Sr. is the Senior Pastor at Allen Temple A.M.E. Church. Rev. Green is a graduate of Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia, and Turner Theological Seminary, Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia. He holds the Doctor of Ministry Degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio.Rev. Green’s ministry encompassed a holistic realm enabling him to provide ministry to a diverse population of individuals. He is married to Kimberly C. Green, Associate Athletics Director at the University of Florida. They have one son, David William Green, Jr.

Releasing the Power II Reverend Dr. Frank M. Reid, III was born in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Bishop Frank M. Reid, Jr., and Adrenis Carter Reid; he was the first-born son of four children. Dr. Reid is the Senior Pastor of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Baltimore, MD. He is an internationally known leader, a pre-eminent power speaker, a cutting-edge thinker, as well as a motivator who encourages and equips people to rebuild their broken lives and communities. Under Dr. Reid’s leadership, “The Bethel Outreach of Love” Broadcast was the first African Methodist Episcopal Church to have an international TV broadcast. For over 10 years, the broadcast was on Black Entertainment Television (BET). The broadcast has also been on the Armed Forces Network, and is now seen internationally in Europe on Revelation TV and UC-TV, and regionally on WB-TV. As a best-selling author who has written important books and articles, Dr. Reid is a much-sought out author, teacher, preacher, and motivational speaker. Dr. Reid is married to Marlaa Hall Reid, a talented woman in her own right; they have been married for over 30 years. They have two preaching daughters, FranShon and Faith and one son, Shane.

Bobby Moss is the pastor of New Life Lincoln Park on the north side of Chicago, an adjunct professor at Moody Bible Institute, and travels the country helping people study the Bible better using Logos Bible Software. He and his beautiful wife Jeannette have two awesome children: Baylee Eden and Jaxon Zion. He has a Bachelor’s in Education from Moody, a Bachelors of Psychology from Governor’s State, and received his Master’s in Biblical Exegesis from Wheaton.

Dr. Ken Fentress serves as the Senior Pastor of Montrose Baptist Church and the Chancellor of Montrose Christian School in Rockville, Maryland. He has formerly served as Dean of Intercultural Programs and Assistant Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament Interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He has also served as Interim Dean of Capital Bible Seminary in Lanham, Maryland. Ken attended Howard University in Washington, D. C. He has earned the Bachelor Of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies from The Criswell College in Dallas, Texas, the Master Of Divinity Degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and the Master Of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy Degrees in Near Eastern Studies from The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. Ken is married to Linda and they have three children.

the power team Mr. Charles W. Buffington, Jr. is the founder and president of C. W. Buffington & Associates, Inc, a management-consulting firm. He is a graduate of Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program (AMP) and Williams College Executive Program. Charles is a former vice president of business sales for Bellsouth Business Systems. He is an ordained deacon, Sunday school teacher, Men’s discipleship teacher and has served as a church leader in dynamic growth oriented ministries for more than twenty years. For the past nine years, he has served as chairman of the stewardship ministry at Greenforest Community Baptist Church in Decatur, Georgia under the pastoral leadership of the late Dr. George O. McCalep, Jr. and Rev. Dennis Mitchell.

Rev. Samuel L. Green, Jr. is an emerging prophetic and encouraging voice in the Kingdom of God. He is one who has been called and sent by God with a unique and fresh outlook on ministry. Rev. Sam has preached, taught, evangelized and consulted in Florida, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Maryland and Illinois for the past decade. He is excited about helping God’s people transform their dreams into realities by understanding their God-given purpose.A native of Orlando, FL, Rev. Sam is a graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in religion. Rev. Sam was elected and ordained an itinerant deacon in the AME Church. He is currently a student at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary pursuing a Master’s of Divinity degree. In addition, he is also studying at Princeton Theological Seminary to receive a Certificate in Youth Ministry and Youth Theology in 2014.

Rev. Neichelle Guidry Jones is a spiritual daughter of New CreationChristian Fellowship of San Antonio, Texas, where the Bishop David Michael Copeland and the Rev. Dr. Claudette Anderson Copeland are her pastors and where she was licensed to ministry in 2010. She is a graduate of Clark Atlanta University (2007, BA, Lambda Pi Eta) and Yale Divinity School (2010, M.Div.). Immediately following her graduation from Yale, Neichelle became one of the youngest women to be ordained an Elder in the Kingdom Council of Interdependent Christian Churches and Ministries, an international Protestant reformation founded by Bishop David M Copeland. As a current Fund for Theological Education Doctoral Fellow, Neichelle is a Doctor of Philosophy student in Liturgical Studies at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. She is the current Associate Pastor to Young Adults at Trinity United Church of Christ on the South side of Chicago, and the founder of shepreaches.com, a virtual resource for young African-American women in ministry. Neichelle is married to Arthur-Damon Jones.

Releasing the Power II Stephen A. Green, William Barclay stated, “There are two great days in a person’s life -- the day we are born and the day we discover why.” Called to spread God’s Love to all people, Stephen strives daily to live his why. As a licensed AME Minister, Stephen travels throughout the United States and abroad ministering to Children, Youth and Adult audiences. Recognizing the prevalence of teen violence and bullying in modern society, Stephen decided to take a stand against the status quo by organizing a rally to end such conflict. Receiving national attention for its success, the “Enough is Enough” rally ignited a movement amongst fellow high school students to take a proactive role in preventing bullying and teen violence in their schools and communities. Currently, Brother Green is a Junior Political Science and Religion Major, Honor Student, Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel Assistant, and President Emeritus of the Class of 2014 at Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia. He is the Campus Director of Voter Engagement for the Morehouse College Student Government Association. Stephen is embraced by a loving family, his parents, Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. and Dr. Ava S.B. Green, and brothers Rev. Samuel L. Green, Jr. and Adam Scott Green.

Minister Joe Pace, is a multi-talented and gifted man, with a wide range of abilities and insight in the realm of music ministry. One of the nation’s most prolific church songwriters, Joe Pace has penned numerous Top 10 songs including, “Watch God Move,” the popular worship anthem “We Worship You”, “Shake The Foundation”, “Speak Life”, the radio mega-hit, “Glad about It”, “Hallelujah Anyhow”, “High and Lifted Up” and “Mighty Long Way”, just to name a few. His songs have been sung by the likes of Fred Hammond, Tina Campbell (from Mary Mary), Daryl Coley, Rance Allen, LaShun Pace, Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Clint Brown, Isaac Carree, and many others. His music has become a mainstay in Sunday Morning Worship services all over the world.Joe may be best known for his amazing work with the award winning Colorado Mass Choir (responsible for choir hit songs like: “Stir Up The Gift”, “Still Have Joy”, and “So Good”), with 6 projects to their credit including – The big-selling Glad About It project, and the Grammy and Dove Nominated Speak Life project.Joe is a Grammy, 8-time Dove and 7-time Stellar nominated songwriter, producer, artist, director and author.

OPENING WORSHIP SERVICE

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2013 - 7:30 PM T he O rder o f W orsh i p

The Processional.......................................................................................Choir, Clergy, Stewards and Trustees,Worship Participants, Presiding Elders and Bishops The Doxology........................................................................................... The Choir and Congregation “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” - #647 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. A-men. The Call To Worship...............................................................................Presiding Elder Johnny Kelley MINISTER: I was glad when they said unto me: “Let us go into the house of the Lord, our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.” PEOPLE: For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness. MINISTER: Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek thy good. PEOPLE: Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. MINISTER: Blessed are they that dwell in the house of the Lord, I have loved thy habitation, the place where thy honour dwelleth. PEOPLE: For the Lord is in His Holy Temple, Let all the earth keep silence before Him. MINISTER: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart; be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. PEOPLE: O sing unto the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth shall sing His praises. The Hymn Of Praise……………....……............#68........................... Presiding Elder Marcellus Fields “How Great Thou Art” O Lord my God! When I in awe-some won-der Con-sid-er all the worlds Thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the roll-ing thun-der, Thy pow’r through-out the un-i-verse dis-played, Refrain: Then sings my soul, my Sav-ior God to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Sav-ior God to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art! When through the woods and for-est glades I wander And hear the birds sing sweet-ly in the trees; When I look down from loft-y moun-tain gran-duer And hear the brook and feel the gen-tle breeze;

Refrain When Christ shall come with shout of ac-cla-ma-tion And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in hum-ble ad-o-ra-tion And there pro-claim, my God, how great Thou art! Refrain The Invocation................................................................................Presiding Elder Clarence Reynolds The Invocation Response........................................................................The Choir and Congregation The General Confession....................................................................Presiding Elder Eugene Brannon Presiding Elder: Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God. People: Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Creator and Judge of all people: We acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and offenses, which we have committed against Your Divine Majesty by thought, word, and deed. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings. Have mercy on us, most merciful Father: For Your Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us our sins and offenses. And grant that we may ever hereafter, serve and please You in newness of life: To the honor and glory of Your Name; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Ministry of Music…………………………….......Min. Joe Pace and the Convocation Mass Choir The Collects The First Collect......................................................................................Presiding Elder Thomas Allen The Second Collect..................................................................................Presiding Elder James Giles The Prayer of Adoration...................................................................... Presiding Elder James Thomas

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The Prayer of Humiliation........................................................................Presiding Elder Roger Alford The Preface to the Decalogue..............................................................The Reverend Dr. Hazel Linton From all that dwell below the skies, Let the Creator’s praise arise; Let the Redeemer’s name be sung, Through every land, by every tongue. The Summary Of The Decalogue And He said to Him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And the second is like it, you shall love your neighbour as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the law and the prophets. The Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. A-men, A-men. The Ministry of Music...............................................Min. Joe Pace and the Convocation Mass Choir The Gift for Missions.....................................................................The Reverend Michael Washington The Presentation of the Preacher.............................................................Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. The Ministry of Music...............................................Min. Joe Pace and the Convocation Mass Choir The Sermon........................................................................................................Bishop John R. Bryant Presiding Bishop, 4th Episcopal District Senior Bishop, AMEC The Invitation To Christian Discipleship The Stewardship Moment and Offering...................................................................The Finance Team The Announcements.................................................................................Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. The Lord’s Supper...............................................................Presiding Elder James Hooper, Celebrant Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr., Celebrant Bishop Gregory G.M. Ingram, Celebrant Bishop John R. Bryant, Chief Celebrant The Doxology The Benediction.................................................................................................Bishop John R. Bryant

Proverbs 8:17 (King James Version) I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

EARLY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013 - 7:45 AM T he O rder o f W orsh i p

Why have we come? We have come to praise the Lord! Why have we come? We have come to praise the Lord! What has the Lord done? He has done great things! How shall we give Him praise? Like the angels in heaven, Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Let everything that hath breath! Praise the Lord! Let everything that hath breath! Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Praise ye the Lord!

The Petition to God.............................................................................The Reverend Kingston Malone The Celebration through Music.............................................................The Convocation Praise Team The Celebration of the Word...........................................................................The Reverend E. Ann Ali The Presentation of the Preacher.............................................................Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. The Celebration through Music.............................................................The Convocation Praise Team The Celebrating of the Preached Word.........................................The Reverend Dr. Jasmine Sculark Pastor, Shiloh Baptist Church, York, PA The Invitation to Christian Discipleship The Announcements.................................................................................Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. The Doxology The Benediction.............................................................................The Reverend Dr. Jasmine Sculark

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MID DAY WORSHIP SERVICE

THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013 - 12:12 PM T he O rder o f W orsh i p

We worship You, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, We worship You, For who You are, We worship You, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, We worship You, For who You are, For who You are, For who You are... And You are good! The Petition to God.......................................................................The Reverend Dr. James A. Rumph The Celebration through Music...............................Min. Joe Pace and the Convocation Mass Choir The Celebration of the Word......................................................................The Reverend Betty Gulley The Presentation of the Preacher.............................................................Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. The Celebration through Music...............................Min. Joe Pace and the Convocation Mass Choir The Celebrating of the Preached Word...........................................The Reverend Dr. Jessica Ingram Episcopal Supervisor, 1st Episcopal District The Invitation to Christian Discipleship The Stewardship Moment and Offering......................................................................... Finance Team The Announcements.................................................................................Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. The Doxology The Benediction................................................................................The Reverend Dr. Jessica Ingram

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EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE

THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013 - 7:30 PM T he O rder o f W orsh i p

The Doxology........................................................................................... The Choir and Congregation “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” - #647 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. A-men. The Call To Worship...............................................................The Reverend Dr. Silvester Beaman, Sr. MINISTER: I was glad when they said unto me: “Let us go into the house of the Lord, our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.” PEOPLE: For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness. MINISTER: Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek thy good. PEOPLE: Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. MINISTER: Blessed are they that dwell in the house of the Lord, I have loved thy habitation, the place where thy honour dwelleth. PEOPLE: For the Lord is in His Holy Temple, Let all the earth keep silence before Him. MINISTER: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart; be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. PEOPLE: O sing unto the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth shall sing His praises. The Song Of Praise.....................................................................The Reverend Marvin C. Zanders, Jr. “I Just Want To Praise You” I Just Want To Praise You forever And Ever And Ever for All You’ve Done For Me blessings And Glory And Honor they All Belong To You thank You Jesus For blessing Me blessing And Glory And Honor They All Belong To You (Repeat) thank You Jesus For Blessing Me The Prayer.........................................................................................The Reverend Michael L. Mitchell The Prayer Response.............................................................................. The Choir and Congregation The Ministry of Music...............................................Min. Joe Pace and the Convocation Mass Choir The Scripture Lesson.....................................................................The Reverend Dr. Caesar Richburg The Ministry of Music...............................................Min. Joe Pace and the Convocation Mass Choir The Introduction of the Preacher..............................................................Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. The Ministry of Music...............................................Min. Joe Pace and the Convocation Mass Choir

The Sermon..............................................................................................Bishop Gregory G.M. Ingram Presiding Bishop, 1st Episcopal District, AMEC The Invitation To Christian Discipleship The Stewardship Moment and Offering.................................................................. The Finance Team The Announcements.................................................................................Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. The Doxology The Benediction.......................................................................................Bishop Gregory G.M. Ingram

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Proverbs 8:17 (King James Version) I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

EARLY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2013 - 7:45 AM T he O rder o f W orsh i p

The Doxology........................................................................................... The Choir and Congregation “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” - #647 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. A-men. The Call to Celebration.......................................................................The Reverend Micheal B. Harris MINISTER: Why have we come? PEOPLE: We have come to praise the Lord! MINISTER: Why have we come? PEOPLE: We have come to praise the Lord! MINISTER: What has the Lord done? PEOPLE: He has done great things! MINISTER: How shall we give Him praise? PEOPLE: Like the angels in heaven, Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! MINISTER: Let everything that hath breath! PEOPLE: Praise the Lord! MINISTER: Let everything that hath breath! PEOPLE: Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Praise ye the Lord! The Petition to God...............................................................................The Reverend Shirley Spencer The Celebration through Music.............................................................The Convocation Praise Team The Celebration of the Word...............................................................The Reverend Aluster Hamilton The Celebration through Music.............................................................The Convocation Praise Team The Celebrating of the Preached Word.........................................The Reverend Dr. Jasmine Sculark Pastor, Shiloh Baptist Church, York, PA The Invitation to Christian Discipleship The Announcements.................................................................................Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. The Doxology The Benediction……………………………………….......................The Reverend Dr. Jasmine Sculark

mid day WORSHIP SERVICE FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2013 - 12:12 AM T he O rder o f W orsh i p

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The Celebration of the Word..............................................................The Reverend Cheryl Highsmith The Presentation of the Preacher.............................................................Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. The Celebration through Music...............................Min. Joe Pace and the Convocation Mass Choir The Celebrating of the Preached Word..............................................The Reverend Dr. Robert Smith Professor of Homiletics, Beeson Seminary The Invitation to Christian Discipleship The Stewardship Moment and Offering......................................................................... Finance Team The Announcements.................................................................................Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. The Doxology The Benediction...................................................................................The Reverend Dr. Robert Smith

EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2013 - 7:30 PM T he O rder o f W orsh i p

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Halle-lujah If you love to praise the Lord, say “Yes” Yes, Oh yes Oh, if the Lord’s been good to you, say “Yes” Yes, Oh yes Halle-lujah The Prayer.....................................................................................................The Reverend Alvin Smith The Prayer Response.............................................................................. The Choir and Congregation The Ministry of Music...............................................Min. Joe Pace and the Convocation Mass Choir The Scripture Lesson.................................................................................The Reverend Harriel White The Stewardship Moment and Offering.................................................................. The Finance Team The Ministry of Music...............................................Min. Joe Pace and the Convocation Mass Choir The Introduction of the Preacher..............................................................Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. The Ministry of Music............................................................................. Myron Butler, Guest Psalmist The Sermon..............................................................................................................Bishop Noel Jones Senior Pastor, The City of Refuge, Gardenia, CA The Invitation To Christian Discipleship The Announcements.................................................................................Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. The Doxology The Benediction.......................................................................................................Bishop Noel Jones

Proverbs 8:17 (King James Version) I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

EARLY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2013 - 7:45 AM T he O rder o f W orsh i p

The Celebration through Music............................................................ The Convocation Praise Team The Petition to God...............................................................................The Reverend Deborah Senter The Celebration of the Word.....................................................................The Reverend Shirley Renix The Presentation of the Preacher.............................................................Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. The Celebration through Music............................................................ The Convocation Praise Team The Celebrating of the Preached Word........................................ The Reverend Dr. Jasmine Sculark Pastor, Shiloh Baptist Church, York, PA The Invitation to Christian Discipleship The Announcements.................................................................................Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. The Doxology The Benediction.............................................................................The Reverend Dr. Jasmine Sculark

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CLOSING WORSHIP SERVICE

SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2013 - 12:12 PM T he O rder o f W orsh i p

I was glad when they said unto me: “Let us go into the house of the Lord, our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.” For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness. Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek thy good. Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. Blessed are they that dwell in the house of the Lord, I have loved thy habitation, the place where thy honour dwelleth. For the Lord is in His Holy Temple, Let all the earth keep silence before Him. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart; be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. O sing unto the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth shall sing His praises.

The Hymn Of Praise..................................................................................The Reverend Tom W. Scott “How Great Is Our God” The splendor of a King, clothed in majesty Let all the earth rejoice All the earth rejoice He wraps himself in Light, and darkness tries to hide And trembles at His voice Trembles at His voice How great is our God, sing with me How great is our God, and all will see How great, how great is our God Age to age He stands And time is in His hands Beginning and the end Beginning and the end

The Godhead Three in One Father, Spirit, and Son The Lion and the Lamb The Lion and the Lamb Name above all names Worthy of our praise My heart will sing How great is our God How great is our God, sing with me How great is our God, and all will see How great, how great is our God The Prayer......................................................................................The Reverend Samuel L. Green, Sr. The Prayer Response.............................................................................. The Choir and Congregation The Ministry of Music................................................Min Joe Pace and the Convocation Mass Choir The Scripture Lesson.......................................................................The Reverend Michael Scroggins The Gift for Missions..............................................................................The Reverend Richard Sutton The Ministry of Music................................................Min Joe Pace and the Convocation Mass Choir The Stewardship Moment and Offering...................................................................The Finance Team The Introduction of the Preacher..............................................................Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. The Ministry of Music...........................................................................Min. Joe Pace, Guest Psalmist The Sermon........................................................................................The Reverend Dr. William Watley Senior Pastor, St. Phillip AMEC, Decatur, GA The Invitation To Christian Discipleship The Announcements.................................................................................Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. The Doxology The Benediction.................................................................................The Reverend Dr. William Watley

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12th Episcopal District Christian Education and Leadership Congress

R e Ch2013 arge July 15-18, 2013 Fort Smith Convention Center

55 South 7th Street Fort Smith, Ar, 72901