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2 Greetings, Thanks so much for taking the time to read this letter. Please continue to go through the remaining pages of this brochure to discover all that will be offered to conference participants. My sincere hope is that you will see a number of classes that may be beneficial for you, your leaders and your congregation as a whole. If that is the case, then you are ready to register yourself and a team of leaders from your church. In order to better serve you and make the process as easy as possible, we have developed multiple registration options for you and your team. You may register and pay online at with your credit/ debit card. Also, you can mail your registration and payment in the form of check or money order. Another method is via fax to (770) Finally, feel free to call Deirdre Miller at (770) to pay by telephone. Please choose the option that is best for you. You don t want to miss out on this year s conference. I truly believe that the information presented will prove to be worthwhile and a great investment into your life personally as well as ministerially. Make plans now to join us, where you will receive biblical and practical principles for a progressive ministry. My desire is to always share with you A Word for the Times. Committed to Growth, Dr. Kerwin B. Lee 6:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 8:00am 3:00pm 8:00am 8:45am 8:45am 9:00am 9:00am-9:50am Wednesday, October 4 th 10:00am 11:05am 11:15am 12:20pm 12:30pm 1:35pm 1:45pm 2:45pm 6:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm Agenda Worship Service Dr. Jasmin Jazz Sculark, Bowie, MD Thursday, October 5 th Continental Breakfast Prayer & Praise General Session Track I Track II Track III Lunch Worship Service Rev. Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant, Baltimore, MD Friday, October 6 th Dr. Kerwin B. Lee Senior Pastor Berean Christian Church Founder A Word For The Times, Inc. Dr. Kerwin B. Lee & First Lady Yolanda T. Lee CONFERENCE HOSTS 8:00am 12:00pm 8:00am 8:45am 8:45am 8:55am 9:00am 10:05am 10:15am 11:20am 11:30pm 12:20pm 12:25pm 12:55pm 1:00pm 1:50pm Continental Breakfast Prayer & Praise Track IV Track V General Session Question & Answer Lunch

3 Classes ASSOCIATE MINISTERS CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY ENHANCEMENT OUTREACH Cultivating Harmonious Relationships in Ministry This class is designed to share the value of working with others for ministry purposes. Finding Your Style as an Associate Minister This class is designed to share approaches clergy members can take to discover their uniqueness in ministry. Serving Outside the Pulpit This class is designed to share opportunities available for men and women of the cloth to exercise their spiritual gifts inside and outside of the church. Walking in Your Calling as a Woman in Ministry This class is designed to share valuable information that female ministers should know to position themselves for success. Creating a Healthy Worship Experience for Youth This class is designed to share ideas to engage middle and high school students in church services geared for them. Empowering Young People to Serve in Ministry This class is designed to share recommendations that will help to foster children and youth being more involved in church. Equipping Young People for Life After High School This class is designed to share strategies that will help students thrive upon graduation regardless of their career path. Using Incentives and Rewards to Engage Children in Ministry This class is designed to share advantages of implementing a recognition system for greater participation for elementary aged students in church. Building Your Church through Small Groups This class is designed to share avenues that churches can take to disciple their members in intimate settings. Following-Up with New and Inactive Members This class is designed to share an organized plan to reach out to individuals who recently united with your church as well as those whose attendance is sporadic. Implementing Policies and Best Practices for Food Service This class is designed to share standards that should be put in place for those who work in the area culinary hospitality. Raising the Standard in Your Hospitality Ministry This class is designed to share the need for operating in excellence for those serving in front line positions. Addressing Mental Health Issues in Your Church and Community This class is designed to share how critical it is to openly dialogue about sensitive matters that plaque people both in and out of church. Establishing a Ministry to Homeless People This class is designed to share how to structure a program that meets practical and spiritual needs of people who do not have a permanent residence. Helping Your Congregation and Community Through Practical Services This class is designed to share resources churches can provide to have positive impact on its members and surrounding neighborhoods. Involving Your Church in Social Issues This class is designed to share how churches can bring awareness to injustices and galvanize their members to action. CHURCH ADMINISTRATION CHURCH LEADERSHIP PASTORAL LEADERSHIP GENERAL SESSIONS Keeping Essential Records for Your Church This class is designed to share the importance of preserving various business and ministry documents. Protecting Your Church from Legal Issues This class is designed to share necessary information to help churches avoid lawsuits and legal issues. Structuring an Orientation Program for Church Staff This class is designed to share how to develop a system for bringing on new ministry employees. Understanding Employment Laws that Impact Your Church This class is designed to share vital insight for churches to stay in compliance with local and federal regulations as it relates to those they employ. Embracing the Blessings and Burdens of Leadership This class is designed to share the realities of being a church leader and help individuals appreciate all aspects of it. Integrating Men Into Ministry and Leadership This class is designed to share a methodology for motivating males to participate and lead ministries of the church. Maximizing Your Leadership Potential This class is designed to share ways for individuals to get the most out of their positions in ministry. Prioritizing Church Visitors and Guests This class is designed to share why churches should be intentional about making non-members feel welcomed. Branding Your Church and Personal Ministry This class is designed to share creative ways for congregations and senior leaders to establish a recognizable identity and image for both entities. Disciplining Ministry Members and Leaders This class is designed to share measures that can be taken to correct problematic behaviors of individuals serving in ministry. Learning From Ministry Success and Failure This class is designed to share how pastors can turn mistakes and accomplishments into opportunities for improvement in order to further the ministry. Preaching Effectively in the 21st Century This class is designed to share biblical and practical principles for ministering the Word of God for the times in which we live. Moving Your Church from Excuses to Excellence This session is designed to share actions senior pastors and ministry leaders should consider to raise the bar and operate as a five star church. Preparing Your Church for Change This session is designed to share steps church leaders can take to help their members best handle adjustments in ministry.

4 Guest Preacher Dr. Jasmin Jazz Sculark A native of the Island of Trinidad, Dr. Jasmin Jazz Sculark is a globally recognized pastor, teacher, evangelist, author and philanthropist. She is also known as the Daughter of Thunder for the thunderous sound she makes in the Earth that impacts the hearts and minds of all who come into contact with her ministry. She is the founder and pastor of Victory Grace Center, located in Maryland and president of Dr. Jazz Ministries. Her ministry reaches to Africa, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, and throughout the United States. Dr. Jazz is humbled by the call that God has placed on her life and is passionate about her purpose, which is to encourage, educate, equip and empower the world through the spoken and written word. She is indeed a woman, who has been called for such a time as this! PRACTICAL PRINCIPLES FOR A PROGRESSIVE MINISTRY Guest Preacher Rev. Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant Jamal-Harrison Bryant was born for this season, living on purpose and dying to empower a generation. A third generation preacher with a 21st century approach, he is redefining ministry, defying odds and revitalizing the movement. The epitome of Dr. Bryant s energy and interest is evident with the supernatural success of his ministry and the Empowerment Temple Church (ET). ET began on Easter of 2000, when 43 people attended Bible study in his home. Within a few short years, ET skyrocketed to a membership of 12,000, making it the fastest growing church in the history of the AME church. The church has grown, reflecting a strong membership with a difficult demographic to reach, year-olds. They have registered more voters than any church in the state of Maryland. He has also launched the Empowerment Academy (grades k-6) one of the most sought after elementary schools in the city, with a curriculum based on the arts. Prior to pastoring, Dr. Bryant served as the national youth and college director of the NAACP for 6 years. He brought a fresh wind of enthusiasm while leading almost 70,000 young people worldwide on non-violent campaigns and social activism. Dr. Bryant is a leader who has been able to relate to people from all walks of life. He dropped out of high school, became a single parent, secured a GED and was able to achieve a Bachelor s degree from Morehouse College and a Masters of Divinity at Duke University. He then studied at Oxford University in Great Britain and earned a doctorate from The Graduate Theological Foundation.

5 Hotels And Registry Information Form First Name: Position: Church Name: Address: Last Name: City: State: Zip: Phone: ( ) Phone: ( ) Fairfield Inn & Suites at Stonecrest Mall 7850 Stonecrest Square Lithonia, GA Phone: (770) Holiday Inn Express Stonecrest Mall 7846 Stonecrest Square Lithonia, GA Phone: (678) Information: Type of (Non-Refundable or Transferable) Individual (Early ends September 5th) Price $79.00 # of Registrants Total Cost RATE: $99.00 per night + 15% tax GROUP CODE: Pastors & Leaders Conference RATE: $92.00 per night (Double Occupancy) + 15% tax GROUP CODE: October Pastors & Leaders Conference Individual (After September 5th) Group Rate (5 or more registrants) Attendee Information: Please indicate the name(s) of individuals attending the conference $89.00 $69.00 For the convenience of attendees, please contact the hotels directly to book your accommodations and ask for the Berean Christian Church group rate. Free shuttle service will be available to the conference attendees residing at the above hotels. Please be sure to complete the Transportation Request. TRANSPORTATION REQUEST Payment Information Check Enclosed Payable to Berean Christian Church. Visit our website and pay online with credit/debit card or, you may call Deirdrie Miller at (770) to pay with a credit/debit card. Form Information Please return this form by mail to: Kerwin B. Lee Ministries. A Word for the Times Conference, 2201 Young Rd, Stone Mountain, GA You can also return this form by fax to: (770) or register online at

6 Berean Christian Church One Church in 3 Counties Worship Services DeKalb Location 2201 Young Road, Stone Mountain, GA Saturday 12 Noon Sunday 7:30am, 9:30am, and 12:30pm Gwinnett Location 1465 Highpoint Road, Snellville, GA Sunday 7:30am, 9:30am and 12 Noon Henry Location 171 Collier Road, Stockbridge, GA Sunday 11:00am NATIONALLY The Word Network Friday 11:00pm Television Broadcast Times LOCALLY AIB (Channel 5) Saturday 2:30am and 8:00pm Sunday 6:00pm Tuesday 4:30am LOCALLY Channel 57 (Direct TV) Channel 2 (Comcast) Sunday 6:30pm Internet Streaming Broadcast Live Worship Services Saturday at 12 Noon Sunday at 7:15am, 9:30am, and 12:30pm Live Bible Study Services Tuesday at 12 Noon and 7:30pm All Times are Eastern Standard Time

7 Berean Christian Church A Word for the Times 2201 Young Road Stone Mountain, GA 30088

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