Matters EDUCATION MONTH FEBRUARY 2016

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1 EDUCATION MONTH FEBRUARY 2016 Matters Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2 v15 (NKJV) New Testament Church of God The LightHouse Melbourne Road HIGHFIELDS Leicester LE2 0DR Telephone: New Testament Church of God The LightHouse Melbourne Road HIGHFIELDS Leicester LE2 0DR

2 Greetings Notes: My wife Paulene and I, and the Leadership Team of New Testament Church of God, The LightHouse, Leicester, would like to welcome you to our local Education Month. This time has been set aside in our national Church calendar to focus on the area of education. I want to thank our guest speakers (Rev. Marcel Simpson; Professor Clinton Ryan; Rev Dr. Carver Anderson and Rev Dr. Derek Webley who will be the chairperson for the Audience with Rev Dr. Carver Anderson) who have taken time out of their busy schedules to minister for us during this Month. I would like to also recognize Jennifer Solomon and the Training and Development Team that have organized this programme. My prayer for us during the month is that we would be strengthened in our walk with the Lord. There are many competing things that are trying to divide the church and to undermine our faith. This Education Month will bring forth truths to undergird our faith and to also inspire and challenge us to grow deeper in our walk with the Lord. The Bible tells us that the only thing that will not be shaken in these uncertain times is the word of God; which is infallible and impregnable. The apostle Paul reminded us to Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (II Timothy 2:15 NKJV) I pray that you will take out the time to attend the various scheduled services and to also invite family and friends to attend with you. Bishop Joel W. Haye (District Overseer)

3 Notes: Greetings Welcome to our February 2016 Education Month EDUCATION MATTERS - Celebrating Excellence. Celebrating Excellence will be communicated through participation from different areas of ministry for personal enrichment and development whilst gaining deeper understanding for education and training. Our Education Month is supported by our senior Pastor - Bishop Joel and his wife Paulene Haye; local ministers and training and development team members. We welcome Revd. Marcel Simpson National Youth and Discipleship Director (NTCG) Prof. Clinton L. Ryan Coordinator of Canadian Christian College; United Kingdom & Caribbean Revd. Dr. Carver Anderson Revd. Dr. Derek Webley National Secretary/Treasurer, New Testament Church of God (NTCG) Dr. Nigel James Bible Studies The Artefacts - Church Pastor s Council, NTCG Leicester Mr. Mark Bunney Guest Saxophonist Our underpinning aim is to enhance the programme of our educational values within our church communities. Let us celebrate Excellence through Education Jennifer Solomon B.D. Theology. L. Th Training & Development Ministry Local Education Ambassador

4 Education Month Programme Notes: Monday 3 rd 7:00pm - Cell Group (groups to discuss Education Matters secular or ministerial) Sunday 7 th 10:00am - Morning Glory Prayer & Praise Rev Lorraine Burke 10:50am Public Announcement Website Launch Ministry of the Word Bishop Joel W. Haye COMMUNION The Sacrament 1.30pm - CLOSE Wednesday 10th 7:00pm Bible Studies THE TABERNACLE - Dr. Nigel James Saturday 13 th Oliver Lyseight Annual Lecture Pentecostalism: Politics and Justice Dr. Steven J Land Sunday 14 th 10:00am - Sunday School 10:50am Public Announcement 10:55am - Children & Youth Discipleship Ministry

5 PROFILE OF BISHOP DR DEREK WEBLEY MBE DL In September 2014, Bishop Derek Webley was appointed as the National Secretary/Treasurer for the New Testament Church of God (NTCG) England & Wales. Previous to that he served as Senior Pastor for 18 years at the Handsworth Church in Birmingham, one of the largest congregations in NTCG. He was also a District Bishop of NTCG, with responsibility for parts of Birmingham and Solihull. He has been a member of the NTCG National Executive Council for a number of years. Bishop Webley s commitment to community relations and the sharing of ideas and values is also demonstrated through his involvement in various other West Midlands community groups. Over the past few years he has served on several committees for social responsibility, including The Lord Chancellor s Advisory Committee-Birmingham, Chair-Council of Black Majority Churches-Birmingham, Executive Member of Relate and the Senior Faith Leaders Forum. He also served as Chair of Birmingham Citizens, a broad based organisation, organising Social Justice issues, a member of the Rotary Club Birmingham (President for 2014/15), and holds the position of being one of the few Appointed Ambassadors of The Guides Association in the UK from Birmingham. In February 2006, Bishop Webley was awarded a Doctorate by Birmingham City University for his distinguished and exemplary contribution to Community Relations in the West Midlands. In June 2007, Bishop Webley was awarded the MBE in the Queen s Birthday Honours List for his services and commitment to Community Relations in Birmingham/West Midlands. In 2009, he was appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant to the county of the West Midlands. Bishop Webley is a much sought after speaker. He has travelled extensively speaking in the UK, Europe, Caribbean, USA and Africa. He is a family man, married, a father and grandfather. EDUCATION MATTERS 10:55am - Praise & Worship Success Interviews Children; Young People; Undergraduates Ministry of the Word Rev. Marcel Simpson 1.30pm - CLOSE Monday 15 th Women s Ministry: DISCIPLESHIP TEAM Self-Worth Vanessa Haye Wednesday 17 th 7:00pm Bible Studies ARK of the COVENANT Bishop Joel W. Haye Sunday 21 st 10:00am - Sunday School 10:50am Public Announcement 10:55am - Moderator: Dr. Nigel James Success Interviews Graduates; Post Graduates Ministry of the Word: Prof. Clinton L. Ryan CELEBRATE EXCELLENCE 1:30pm - CLOSE

6 Wednesday 24 th 7:00pm Bible Studies THE CROSS - Dr. Nigel James Sunday 28th 10:00am - Sunday School 10:50am Public Announcement 10:55am - Praise & Worship Moderator: Jenny Solomon Guest Saxophonist Mark Bunney Ministry of the Word Rev. Dr. Carver Anderson 1.30pm - CLOSE THE VALUE of the CHRISTIAN FAITH 5:30pm - Facilitator Jenny Solomon Guest Saxophonist Mark Bunney AUDIENCE with Rev. Dr. Carver Anderson Chairperson: Rev. Dr. Derek Webley 7:30pm CLOSE REV DR CARVER L ANDERSON Dr Anderson is an Executive Director and one of the founders of the Bringing Hope Charity, working to support individuals and families impacted by crime and violence, both perpetrators and victims. He is part of the leadership team at The Rock New Testament Church of God in Birmingham. He has been active within church life locally, regionally and has occupied the role as National Director of Youth and Christian Education between Carver has over 38 years experience in the field of social, community and youth He has also been involved in Pastoral support and training at practitioner and management levels within statutory, voluntary, faith and community sectors. In his various roles, he has taught, preached and presented at seminars and conferences in Africa, Jamaica, Europe, and USA, also across the UK. As a Practical Theologian, Carver advocates for churches to be active in community life, bring hope and insights to those represented in Luke 4:18 (the poor, prisoners, blind, oppressed and marginalised people). His PhD research explored the narratives of black young men associated with the criminal justice system, from which he has considered a theological response. Carver is a devoted husband and father, married to Pauline for 34 years; they have 3 children Daniel and his wife Husnaa, Benjamin and Ebony-Rebecca. Their fourth child Naomi-Joy was stillborn in 2003, going straight to be with the Lord. Carver has every confidence that the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit will continue to empower him as he applies the Word of God in each aspect of his life.

7 Prof Clinton L. Ryan serves as the coordinator of Canada Christian College and School of Graduate Theological Studies for the United Kingdom and the Caribbean. Prof Clinton L. Ryan is married to Yvonne; they celebrated their 50 th Wedding Anniversary in 2015 They are the proud parents of two children Carol and Edward and grandparents to seven children (6 boys and 1 girl) Prof Clinton and Rev. Mrs. Yvonne Ryan have both retired from full time ministry in June 2013.

8 REVEREND MARCEL SIMPSON Reverend Marcel Simpson was born in the parish of Clarendon in Jamaica and migrated to England in He is one of the ministers at the Handsworth New Testament Church of God in Birmingham, where he has been a member since 2002 and currently serves under the leadership of Bishop Deverton Douglas. He is married to and ably supported by his wife Sashanna and they are parents to a son, Manoah. Rev. Simpson became a minister in 2009 and now serves as the National Director of Youth and Discipleship for NTCG England and Wales. He has served as local Youth Pastor, part of the team teaching new converts and a prayer focus leader in Handsworth. He is also a facilitator at the Church s leadership training centre in Northampton for the course Knowing the Holy Spirit which he has been leading for the last three years. Reverend Simpson s passion for teaching the Word of God extends to his professional career as he is also a qualified secondary school history teacher. At the age of eighteen years old Reverend Simpson accepted the call of God on his life after years spent resisting the will of the Lord. As a new believer he felt his purpose was not being fulfilled by simply warming the church benches and he was soon thirsting for growth and development in the Lord. Reverend Simpson recognises the journey to this point has been one of great challenge and reward as he states The journey is the process to progress and what I have learnt is that in all things you must trust God and take him at his word because his word never fails. PROFESSOR CLINTON L. RYAN Clinton L. Ryan began his preaching career in 1957 and has been an ordained minister in the Evangelical and Pentecostal traditions since He served in the congregational churches in England & Wales, and then entered the New Testament Church of God, serving as a Lecturer in Overstone Theological College 1987 and as Principal of Overstone Theological College He was educated and trained at St. Andrews Collegiate Church London, where he earned his Bachelor of Divinity; Master of Theology and Doctor of Divinity degrees. He later studied Urban Theology at Sheffield University, where he earned the degree of Master of Ministry and Theology; this was later developed into the degree of Doctor of Ministry and Theology. Dr. Clinton L Ryan, also studied Sociology in the Open University and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) In 1995, Dr. Clinton L. Ryan was appointed Professor of Divinity in Europe and supervised a number of theological colleges in England and abroad In 2007, he completed the degree of Doctor of Theology at Canada Christian College and School of Graduate Theological Studies. In 2012, he completed his work on ten volumes of the Psalter called Jesus Christ in The Psalms, which earned him the Degree of Doctor of Literature Prof Clinton L. Ryan served as Minister in the Congregational Union of England and Wales; after the Union of some of the Congregational churches with some of the Presbyterian churches to form the United Reformed Church; he remained a Congregationalist and served in the congregational Federation of England and Wales Prof Clinton L. Ryan has taught and preached across Europe; America and many Caribbean Islands. He served as a member of the National Executive Council of the Church of God in England and Wales