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DAY ONE Wednesday, January 30, 2013 7:00 - 7:30
Prayer & Praise - Bp. M. Greenaway & Leeward Islands delegates
7:30 - 8:15
Welcome & Highlights from St Maarten
8:15
Official Opening of Conference Special Singing Guest Speaker - Bp. Randall Howard
DAY TWO Thursday, January 31, 2013 8:30 - 9:00
Prayer & Praise - Bp. Hutchinson & USVI, BVI & ABC Islands delegates
9:00 - 9:30
Theme “Go Forward”
9:30 - 10:50
Go Forward Connecting the Generations - Bp. Shelton Beneby
11:00 -12:30 Go Forward with Leadership Development - Bp. David Bryan 12:30
L U N C H
2:00 - 2:45
Go Forward Equipping All Believers - Dr. Samuel Daniel
2:50 - 3:30
Conference Delegates Expression
3:30 - 5:15
Breakout Groups 1. Young Harvest -Timothy & Deanne Johnson 2. Effective Children Ministry - Paulette Bryan 3. Evangelizing Beyond the Walls of the Church - Bp. F. Beckford 4. Strengthening Families - Bp. W. E. & Sister Hutchinson BREAK
7:00 - 7:30
Prayer & Praise - Bp. E. Rahming & Bahamian delegates
7:30 - 8:30
Passing the Baton
8:35
Sermon - Bp. Trevor Reid - International Youth Director
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DAY THREE Friday, February 1, 2013 8:30 - 9:00
Prayer & Praise - Bp. Leith & Jamaican delegates
9:00 - 10:00
Vibrant Church Reality Check (See Appendix 1) - Sis. Aileen Reid
10:05 -11:05 General Session - Go Forward and Plant New Churches - Bp. Alvino 11:05 - 11:45 General Discussion - Planting New Churches 11:45 - 12:30 Committed Faithful Stewards - Bp. M. Jones & Team 12:30
LUNCH
2:00 - 3:00
Financial Independence - Dream or Reality? - Bp. C. N. Williams & Julian Johnson
3:00 - 3:30
Forward Movement in Haiti - Bp. Dorlean & Haitian delegates
3:30 - 5:00
Breakout Groups 1. Vibrant Adult Ministry - Pastor Mary Forbes 2. Youth Harvest Training and Youth Mission Teams—International Youth Directors 3. Vibrant Prayer Meetings - Bp. Edward Payne & Team 4. Human Relations - Bp. Meade BREAK
7:00 - 7:30 Prayer & Praise - Bp. Payne (Barbados & Leeward Islands) Highlights from region - (Overseer or Representative) -Turks & Caicos; Bahamas; T&T; Leeward Islands; Barbados & Windward Is lands; Jamaica; Haiti; US, BVI & ABC, & Guyana, Cayman & French Guyana. Greetings Forward in the Power of the Holy Spirit - General Presbyter
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DAY FOUR Saturday, February 2, 2013 8:30 - 9:00
Prayer & Praise - Bp. C. Williams & Turks & Caicos delegates
9:00 - 9:40
The Harvest Belongs to God - Bp. E. Rahming
9:40
The Conference Committee Unwritten Prayer Closing
DELEGATE INFORMATION REGISTRATION: Please ensure that you are properly registered for the Conference. Registration is carried out at the Registration Desk or you can visit the Conference Secretariat. SECRETARIAT: The Conference Secretariat is located in the SABA Room. DISPLAY OF NAME BADGES: Your name badge is the official conference pass and should be displayed at all times. ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE: The wrist band issued at check-in should be worn at all times to obtain your meals at the various restaurants in the Sonesta Maho Resort complex. MEALS : Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner; Snacks/Café CONFERENCE MEMORABILIA: Audio and Video recordings of the sessions will be available for purchase the day after each session. Please use the “Order Form” inserted in this booklet to make your requests. DEPARTURES: For smooth coordination, please confirm your departure date and time with the Conference Secretariat by Friday morning. Your airline and flight number would also be very helpful information.
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GUEST SPEAKERS Bishop Randall Howard has served as General Overseer for the Church of God of Prophecy since October 2006. For the previous 12 years he was the Director of Global Outreach Ministries, which included world mission ministries, evangelism, and media. Bishop Howard also previously served on the staff of the Centre for Biblical Leadership, International Director of Sunday School and Evangelism, Pastor, and National Evangelist. He has represented the Church of God of Prophecy in the Mission America Coalition and served as Treasurer of the Pentecostal Charismatic Churches of North America. He received his Master’s Degree from the Pentecostal Theological Seminary and his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Bishop Howard is married to Bess Howard formerly from Newport News, VA and they have three children, and two granddaughters. Timothy F. Johnson & Deanne L. Johnson Pastor Tim has led and mentored young people for over 25 years and currently serves as National Youth Director in the Bahamas, as Caribbean Youth Co-Director and as Associate Pastor of CoGoP Englerston. He ministers the Gospel throughout the Bahamas, Caribbean, Canada and the United States. He is a graduate of Tuskegee University in Alabama with a Bachelor of Architecture degree. Pastor Tim is a devout and loving husband to Deanne who co-labours with her husband. She is a graduate of Georgia State University with a Master’s of Science Degree in Organizational Behaviour and Development. The Lord has afforded Deanne opportunities to minister to hurting females throughout the Bahamas, Caribbean, Canada and the Soviet Union.
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GUEST SPEAKERS Trevor and Aileen Reid, Co-Directors, International Youth Ministries, served as the Senior Pastors of the Montreal West Church of God of Prophecy in Quebec, Canada from 2003-2008. Prior to Montreal, they served as the Northeast Regional Youth Directors for two years and Associate Pastor and District Youth Director in the Bronx, Westchester & Rockland counties and Bermuda for five years. Trevor has also served in Prison Fellowship and Men’s Ministry. He was employed as an English teacher for the NYC Board of Education for three years. He has a B.S. in Education and Biblical Literature from Nyack College and a Master of Divinity from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. Aileen has served as Women’s Ministry Director and Church Administrator. She worked as a Research Scientist for New York University for five years. Aileen has a Bachelor in Public Policy Studies from Duke University and Master of Public Administration from New York University. Trevor and Aileen reside in Cleveland, TN with their three children.
Bishop Rafael V. Alvino, was born in Peru. In his teens he accepted Christ as his Savior. He has worked in various positions in the church and was licensed as a minister in 1987. In July of 2000, He was appointed as National Overseer of the Church of God of Prophecy in Peru. He works with passion and has the vision of going to all cities and communities with the Gospel of the Kingdom of God. He is excited about winning the lost and planting new churches.
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SESSION SYNOPSIS & BIOS - Thursday, January 31, 2013 Bishop Shelton L. Beneby Connecting the Generation There is a growing concern among parents, teachers, and church and community leaders with what is happening with our young people. We are worried about our own children, our neighbours children, the students in our classroom, the youth in our congregation and young people in general. Young people seem so angry, many are uncontrollable, unreachable and it would seem without direction. In order for us to help save the next generation we must invest in them, help them to discover their Minister Dr. Samuel Daniel abilities and skills, provide positive construcGo Forward Equipping All Believers tive activities and instil values that will guide them from the inside- out. This workshop will The Christian seek to provide some principles required to Leader is called to a Connect this Generation and a proposed plan of multi-faceted, action for the church to consider in reaching, equipping minisequipping and empowering this generation to try. Yet, one of his fulfil their purpose and become agents of roles that are so change. seldom highlighted is his equipping Bishop Shelton L Beneby is an ordained Minisresponsibility to ter in the Church of God of Prophecy. He presrestore the fallen of ently serves as Senior Pastor at the Toronto those he leads. In New Covenant Cathedral in Toronto Canada. this regard, the Prior to this assignment, he served as a Senior leader seeks God to Pastor in the Bahamas and President and Founreproduce His personality as Restorer in his der of Project Time a non-profit organization own life and provide enablement to bind up the reaching out to at risk youth at the community wounds of God’s people; thus preparing them level. He has also served as a Career Public Seras whole members of the Body of Christ. vant –A Teacher, Director of Youth Affairs, and Deputy Permanent Secretary in the CommonMinister Doctor Samuel Daniel was converted wealth of the Bahamas. at the age of eleven and has served the Lord in various capacities in the Church of God of In 1980 he graduated with a Master`s of Science Prophecy. Presently he is pastor, District OverDegree in Community Education from the Uniseer of Anguilla and Coordinator of St Kitts. He versity of Minnesota and has extensive training studied at UWI and United Theological College in Youth and Community Development. For in Jamaica, Cambridge University England and more than thirty years Bp. Beneby has worked earned a PhD in Counseling from Friends Interwith Government and Non Government Ornational Christian University CA. Pastor Daniel ganizations at the Local, National, Regional and works as Psychological Counselor in Anguilla. International level ,in policy and project development. He is married to Malita and they have two children Jervayne and daughter Samalta. He is married to Shelly Beneby and has three children Shea- Ashlee, Sherod, and Shalah.
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Bishop David Bryan Go Forward with Leadership Development The shape of leadership development strategies is determined by the glorious picture of Spirit-anointed leaders serving around the world who are formed in prophetic leadership, maintaining non-negotiable foundations and exhibiting relevant, wisdom-based competencies for 21st century ministry. Bishop Bryan will share the recent happenings in leadership development. Bishop Bryan serves as the Executive Director of Leadership Development and Discipleship. He is a graduate of the University of the West Indies where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Natural Science. He has a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from the Pentecostal Theological Seminary and is completing a D.Min. at Regent University. He and his wife, Rosita, are the parents of two daughters, Danielle and Nicole.
Bishop Franklyn L. Beckford Evangelizing Beyond the Walls of the Church This presentation seeks to refocus Christian leaders on the goals of Evangelism as we seek to take Ministry outside the four walls of the church and examine the effectiveness of our current methods in this time of advanced technology. While the method and medium of presentation may change, the message, which is the Gospel of Christ, must remain constant and relevant. As we embrace the church’s vision and mission, we will sharpen our tools of Evangelism as we continue to reap the harvest in the 21th century. Bishop Franklyn L. Beckford, hails from the island of Jamaica. This man of God has a passion for Evangelism and has been in ministry for the past twenty-three (23) years. He’s an Educator and a Motivational Speaker. Bishop Beckford has a Master of Science in Education from Central Connecticut State University and is presently pursuing his Master of Arts degree in Religion at the Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. He currently serves as Pastor, Regional Overseer and Administrative Assistant to the National Overseer. He is happily married to his wife of twenty-two (22) years, Andrea and is the father of two (2) daughters.
Paulette V. Bryan Effective Children’s Ministry Our most valued resource in moving forward with the Vision are our children. Hence we have to make every effort to “Reach Them! Teach Them! Win Them!” and keep them, so that they can become the effective leaders God wants them to be (and a little child shall lead them). This workshop on Effective Children’s Ministries will: Provide concrete/Creative illustrations you can use to help children understand God’s plan of salvation for their lives. (Leading a child to the Lord, Teaching a child to pray, etc) Help you to become more aware of the psychological and biblical positions on Child Development, and how to respect their bodies as the Temple of God. Paulette V. Bryan has been involved in effective children’s ministry for over thirty five years. She has combined her years of professional training as a teacher, Education Officer, Counselor and presently University Lecturer with her natural gifts, talents, passion and love for children, to develop training programs in effective children’s ministry. Her passion and life’s purpose is to equip and empower faithful, capable men and women with leadership skills necessary to train other adults and young people who will reach, teach, and lead children into a meaningful relationship with their Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Paulette has ministered all across Jamaica, the United States and the Caribbean.
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SESSION SYNOPSIS & BIOS Bishop and Sister Hutchinson Sustaining Healthy Families in a Climate of Cataclysmic Change (Bible Text Galatians 6:13) As certainly as knowledge has continued to double in a shorter span of time, from the mid-twentieth century to 2004 when the rate went from a decade to 18 months; the climate in which families find themselves attempting to sustain their purpose and design has changed cataclysmically. If families are to experience HEALTHY SUSTAINANCE in this change climate, we must find a foundation that is deep enough and a structure firm enough to withstand. God’s Word is that foundation and we would do well to BUILD OUR FAMILIES UPON IT (It stands forever). W. E. Hutchinson accepted the Lord in his teen years and has served in various ministries in the church. Under the leadership of Bishop Rufus R. Rogers, Whitbourne surrendered to his ministerial calling and worked in the local Church in Brooklyn, NY. In May, 2009, Bishop Hutchinson earned a Masters of Arts in Bible Exposition at the Pensacola Theological Seminary in Pensacola, Florida, USA In the following year he became the Regional Overseer for Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, US & British Virgin Islands. He is married to Ingrid Ann Pole and the union has produced five precious children: Vietta, Venere, Verona, Deborah, and Daniel.
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Friday, February 1, 2013 Bishop Maurice A. Jones and Bishop Kelvin Ramkissoon Committed Faithful Stewards This presentation will be biblical, practical and interactive. It will address stewardship principles with significant relevance to our Caribbean context. Participants will achieve a greater apBp. M. Jones preciation of the privilege and responsibility with which we are divinely endowed as managers over valuable but finite resources. Such resources are both tangible and intangible. They include physical, material, social and spiritual endowments. Participants will recognize that stewardship is directly related to the heart and they will become more intentional in making stewardship a way of life. Bishop Maurice A. Jones a native of St. Vincent and the Grenadines became a Christian in his teens and joined the CoGoP St. James, Trinidad in 1969. has been serving as National Overseer of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago from that year to the present. He studied at Caribbean Mission Bible School and Kairos Institute. He is presently en-
rolled at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, pursuing a Masters degree in Religion. His professional qualifications include Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) with a specialty in FinanBp. K. Ramkissoon cial Management. Bishop Jones is the Public Relations Officer of the Trinidad & Tobago Council of Evangelical Churches. He and his beautiful wife Maureena have three sons. Bishop Kelvin Ramkissoon gave his heart to the Lord at the age of 19. He graduated from University of the West Indies, St Augustine with a B.Sc. Degree in Mechanical Engineering. For 33 years he has been employed with the state-owned oil company, Petrotrin and for 33 years he has been married to his supportive wife, Sara and they have five children who are all actively involved in various ministries of the church. He is the pastor of CoGoP Hill Piece (Unity Tabernacle). Bishop Ramkissoon is an Administrative Assistant to the National Overseer, Bishop Maurice Jones.
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SESSION SYNOPSIS & BIOS - Friday, February 1, 2013 Bishop C. N. Williams & Minister Julian Johnson Financial Independence—Dream or Reality? Section One – Independence of Adequacy a) Concepts of Independence b) The culture of adequacy c) Financial colonialism in the Church Section Two – Generating Income a) The absence of Administrative Skills b) Appraisal of financial dogma c) The sting of non transparency Section Three – Planning and Development a) Understanding cash flow and assets b) Savings and reserves c) Credible Financial and Appropriation Committees Section Four – Distribution a) Local church to National to International b) Accountabilities to our families c) Employment laws, National Insurance, National Health Insurance. Etc. d) Mergers and acquisitions e) Realistic projections for the Caribbean f) Financial vision Bishop Clarence N. Williams has been serving the Lord since his teen years and continues to be very active in church and nation building. He presently serves as Senior Pastor of the Church of God of Prophecy, Seven Hills, New Providence, Bahamas and National Overseer, Turks and Caicos Islands. He is a Justice of the Peace, Notary Public, Chartered Accountant and a member of Integrity Commission Turks and Caicos Islands. He is married to Minister, Dr. Barbara Williams. Minister Julian Johnson resides within the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. He became a member of the church in 1993. He is a licensed Minister and has served in Youth and Men’s Ministries also Christian Education. He is presently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Biblical studies and serves as an Associate Pastor of the Seven Hills Church of God of Prophecy. He is a successful entrepreneur of family operated companies within the Bahamas. Minister Johnson has been married to his prayerful and supportive wife Valencia for fourteen years and they have two sons - Te'von and Ryan.
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Pastor Mary Forbes Vibrant Adult Ministry This presentation will seek to stir the hearts to develop and/or strengthen Adult Ministries in each local congregation. Each church should strive for a vibrant growing and fruitful Adult ministry with a holistic approach. Various tools will be presented that will seek to guide workers to fulfil the mandate set. Mary Forbes hails from the Turks and Caicos Islands. She successfully completed her General Nursing Training at the University Hospital in Jamaica and Midwifery Training at the Princess Margaret Hospital, in England. Mary has worked as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) responsible for the development of the Nursing Profession in her country. She joined the Church of God of Prophecy in 1989 and later on started preaching the gospel. She has served in many departments in the church and for the past ten years, serves as the Senior Pastor for the Cox Street congregation of the Church of God of Prophecy. Mary is married to William Forbes and is the mother of Vancelee, Jarrett and Darian.
Bishop Edward C. Payne Vibrant Prayer Meetings a) b) c) d)
Prayer is the Key to success. The hard currency of fervent prayer . The price of fervent and vibrant prayer! What is your attendance in the mid-week prayer meetings? e) What is your church not doing right that there is a lack of ‘vibrant prayer meetings’ in some quarters? Edward Carmichael Payne gave his heart to the Lord in 1967, at a COGOP street meeting in his native land Barbados. He has served in the church at National and Regional levels in the areas of youth ministry, Sunday school, music, pastoral responsibilities and overseas mission teams. He is a marriage counsellor/officer and an ordained bishop for 28 years. Presently he serves as the Regional Overseer for Barbados and the Windward Islands. He is pursuing a Masters in Ministry at the Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, Boston. He resides in Barbados with his wife Claudia of 33 years. They are the parents of three grown children Chris, Christal and Christina and three grandchildren.
Bishop M. Meade Forward in Good Relationships Relationships are very important. As we go forward we must deal with issues and not allow discord and disharmony to prevail. God wants us to cherish love, peace and unity; it is important to treat each other with respect and give honour to whom honour is due. Bishop Meade has been walking with the Lord since he was twelve years of age. He is a student of the word responsible for the management of Prophecy School of Biblical studies. Since 1989 he has been serving as pastor at the Church of God of Prophecy St Johns, Montserrat. Amidst the ravages of volcanic eruptions in Montserrat Bishop Meade continues to be diligent in serving God and people. In recognition of his commitment to nation building he was awarded Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree by Christ- life Bible Seminary USA. His wife is Ruth and they have three daughters, Melissa, Rhina and Rechelle.
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Bishop Elgarnet B. Rahming The Harvest Belongs to God The Presentation will be given in an inspirational teaching format designed to stir our hearts, recapture our interest, and re-sensitize us to the serious need to reap this end time harvest. This time of instructional teaching will cause us to take a closer look at the harvest from an in depth biblical perspective. It will clearly define the harvest and affirm its divine ownership and the influence He has over it. It will also challenge the Church to engage in a proper response to the most critical needs of the harvest. The Presentation will share and boldly declare what takes place when the harvest is reaped in its ordained time and season. Bishop Rahming was licensed and ordained as an Evangelist in 1984, was made a Permanent Evangelist in 1995, and was licensed and ordained as a Bishop in 1997. Over the years, he has held numerous offices and positions in the C.O.G.O.P. at the local, district, national, regional and international levels including Associate and Senior Pastor of the historic East Street Tabernacle; Chairman of the Caribbean Conference Committee; National Overseer of the C.O.G.O.P. in the Bahamas, among many others. Bp. Rahming holds an honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree and is presently enrolled in the Gordon-Conwell Master’s Degree Program. He was bestowed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11 with the designation “Companion of The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George” (C.M.G.). He is married to Minister Jacqueline B. Rahming (nee Huyler). They are the proud parents of four offspring all of whom are covenanted members of the C.O.G.O.P.
APPENDIX I Strengths of the local church What do you do well? What unique resources can you draw on? What do others see as your strengths? Weaknesses in the local church What could you improve? Where do you have fewer resources than others? What are others likely to see as weaknesses? Opportunities available to the local church What opportunities are open to you? What trends could you take advantage of? How can you turn your strengths into opportunities? Threats facing the local church What threats could harm you? What is your competition doing? What threats do your weaknesses expose you to?
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