Missionary Baptist State Congress Of Christian Education of Missouri Auxiliary to the Missionary Baptist State Convention

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1 Missionary Baptist State Congress Of Christian Education of Missouri Auxiliary to the Missionary Baptist State Convention Dr. Relda D. Owens-Mathews, Congress President Rev. Robert L. Smith II, Dean Rev. Dr. Linden Bowie, Convention President May 22, 2017 Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, The 76 th Annual Session of the Missionary Baptist State Congress of Christian Education of Missouri will convene July 10-13, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri. Our hosts will be Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, Dr. Donald Ray McNeal, Host Pastor, Moderator Antioch District. Please find enclosed with this letter the Course Listing, Registration Sheet and Classification Sheet. Please take a moment to review the information as well as the deadlines for pre-registration and hotel registration. The Advance Registration / Classification forms need to be completed and returned with your assessments to: Missionary Baptist State Congress, P. O. Box 52291, St. Louis, MO You may your registration to: ms.boyd0819@sbcglobal.net and mail your assessment fees to the above address if this is more convenient and time efficient. If you are not prepared to send your Classification sheets, please assist the congress by mailing your Registration and Assessment Fees as soon as possible. ADVANCED REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2017 The host hotel is Holiday Inn Express St. Louis Central West End, 4630 Lindell Boulevard. The nightly room rate is $99.00 plus tax (please bring your church s tax exempt letter to help defray the cost of taxes). For reservations call or if they would like to book online you can use the following link: &GPC=MSB&viewfullsite=true. Please refer to the Missionary Baptist State Congress. DEADLINE FOR CONGRESS HOTEL RATE IS MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2017 We look forward to you joining us for our 76 th Annual Session beginning July 10, Please make your reservations as quickly as possible; time is of the essence. God Bless you, Dr. Relda D. Owens-Mathews, President Ms. Judy A. Boyd, Executive Secretary

2 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY Youth & Young Adult Pre-Congress Musical 7:00 p.m. MONDAY Registration and Classification Begins - 10:00 a.m. Afternoon: Faculty / Officers / Staff Sessions 1:00 p.m. Evening: Enrichment and Development Series 4:00 7:30 p.m. Evening: 7:30 p.m. Official Opening of the 74 th Annual Session Evening: Dean Rev. Robert Smith II First Annual Address NO DAY CLASSES ON MONDAY TUESDAY Registration and Classification - 7:00 a.m. Morning: Day Classes Begin 7:15 10:30 a.m. Youth Advisor Minister Grant Michael Lewis Address 10:45 a.m. Evening: Enrichment and Development Series 4:00 7:30 p.m. Evening: 7:30 p.m. Guest Lecturer Rev. Dr. F. James Clark WEDNESDAY Registration and Classification Morning: Classes 7:15 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Period - 10:45 a.m. Guest Lecturer Rev. Dr. F. James Clark Afternoon: State Convention Board Meeting 2:00 Evening: President Dr. Relda D. Owens-Mathews Annual Address THURSDAY Morning: Class Period 7:15 10:30 a.m. o Educational Message: Rev. B. G. Roberson o Congress Business Period & Reports Afternoon: Congress Unity Thrust Activity Closing of 76 th Annual Session

3 Missionary Baptist State Congress of Christian Education of Missouri Auxiliary to the Missionary Baptist State Convention of Missouri Dr. Relda D. Owens-Mathews, State Congress President Rev. Robert L. Smith II, State Congress Dean Ms. Judy A. Boyd, Executive Secretary Rev. Dr. Linden Bowie, State Convention President Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Croft, Executive Secretary Course Listing for 2017 Annual Session Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church 915 North Taylor Avenue St. Louis, Missouri Host Pastor & Moderator: Rev. Dr. Donald Ray McNeal Antioch District Missionary Baptist Association

4 Course Listing for 2015 Annual Session July 10 13, 2017 Morning Classes: Evening Classes: Monday - Thursday Monday Tuesday 7:15 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 4:00 P.M. 7:30 P.M. Wednesday 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. MORNING CLASSES 1002 How the Bible Came to Be (Elective) Rev. Dr. Linden Bowie (Morning Class) Dept. of Biblical Studies Text: How We Got Our Bible, Ralph Earle Course is required for the Dr. Harold J. Butler Biblical Studies Certificate This course introduces students to the origin, development and the important events, periods and personalities that led to the Bible in its present form Baptist Doctrine (Phase 1) Rev. Dr. Charles J. Brown, Sr. (Morning Class) Dept. of Christian Education Text: Baptist Beliefs, Mullins, Judson This course examines with simplicity and clarity the basic teachings of the Baptist faith. Explore each doctrinal position and the basis for each doctrinal position taught in the class Creative Ways of Teaching (Required to Teach) Sister Patricia Hill (Morning Class) Dept. of Christian Education Text: Creative Ways of Teaching, Marlene LaFever, Cook Communications This course is designed to explore methods of teaching in the local church setting: designed to assist teachers in discovering new ways of teaching: such as learning behaviors, strategies of student learning, and behavior Rethinking Christian Education (Instructor Recertification) Rev. Dr. Harold J. Butler (Morning Class) Dept. of Christian Education Text: Christian Education Handbook, Bruce P. Powers/Broadman & Holman This course will examine the current trends, methodologies, and practices in Christian education to determine their validity and alliance with Scriptures.

5 5012 Becoming an Effective Deacon (Elective) Deacon Luther Lewis (Morning Class) Dept. of Christian Leadership Development Text: The Baptist Deacon, Naylor, Broadman Press This course is designed to assist the deacon in becoming aware of his biblical base. The students will be presented with ideas that will enable them to more effectively perform their duties and work harmoniously with the pastor and other church leaders The Role of the Minister s Wife (Elective) Mrs. Johnnie Clayton, Instructor (Morning Class) Mrs. Liz Brown, Director Mrs. Carole Brown, Coordinator Dept. of Christian Church Leadership Development Text: The Silent Cry of a Minister s Wife Surviving on Broken Pieces, Lady Shawnell Reed/Lulu Publishing This course is designed to focus on the minister s wife and her responsibilities as a Christian, a mother, a wife, a leader, and a community servant Spiritual Formation (Phase 1) Rev. Dr. Keith Frye (Morning Class) Dept. of Church Administration Text: Spiritual Formation as if the Church Mattered, James Wilhoit/Baker Academic This course is designed to enable people to mature in their Christian walks. It will focus on a creative and dynamic approach to nurturing people from children to mature adults to become better disciples of Jesus Christ. Students will discuss what it means to be Christians The Church Confronting Youth Violence (Elective) Rev. Dr. Alfred White (Morning Class) Dept. of Church Ministries Text: Violence: To the Point Confronting Youth Issues, Diana Hynson/Abingdon Press This course is designed to focus on the growing youth violence culture, causes and effects, and strategies that the church can employ to counter the problem of youth violence Writing Techniques II (Phase 3) Dr. Claudia Fowler (Morning Class) Dept. of Fine Arts and Literacy Text: A Pocket Style Manual, 3 rd Edition, Hacker, St. Martin This course will focus on the Certificate of Progress Program writing requirements for Phase 3. Emphasis will be placed on the writing of documented research and the development of other skills necessary to complete the writing assignments in this phase. Students will be introduced to the library and use of reference materials.

6 9909 Fundamentals of Preaching in the African-American Church (Elective) (Morning Class) Rev. Barlett Wilkerson, Seminar Director Rev. Dr. F. Delano Benson, Asst. Director Dept. of Clergy Studies Lecturers: Rev. James Terrance and Rev. Keith Pendilton Text: The Certain Sound of the Trumpet: Crafting a Sermon of Authority, Samuel D. Proctor/Judson Press; The Scarlet Thread: Nineteen Sermons, Gardner C. Taylor; Journeying Through a Jungle, Sandy F. Ray This course will center its theme around current issues which affect the African American Church. The course will focus on how pastors address these issues while maintaining the spirituality of the Church. SEM Choosing to Forgive (Open to Everyone) Dec. Derek & Sis. Janice Spruill (Morning Class) Text: The Choosing to Forgive Workbook, Les Carter, Frank Minirth/Nelson Publishing This course will show the believer that it s okay even healthy to get angry. This course will walk the believer through the next necessary step: forgiveness. A believer will find the clear 12- Step format of this workbook an invaluable resource as they struggle to forgive and find lasting healing for their relationships. EVENING CLASSES 1004 Effective Bible Reading (Phase 1) Rev. Dr. Jimmy L. Brown (Evening Class) Dept. of Biblical Studies Text: How to Study and Teach the Bible, Scruggs/SSPB This course will identify methods and approaches to Bible study that can lead to spiritual growth and Christian maturity. Areas that will be covered include the structure of the Bible and resources for personal study. Employ resources and tools of hermeneutics Church History in Acts (Elective) Rev. Everett W. Hannon, Jr. (Evening Class) Dept. of Biblical Studies Text: The Acts of the Apostles, Charles C. Ryrie/Moody Publishers This course will focus on the development of the church after the ascension of Jesus Christ. Students will probe information about the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, and the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem, Judah, Samaria, and throughout the known world. The prominence of Peter and Paul will be highlighted.

7 2079 Music in Christian Education (Seminar) Sister Hattie Lewis (Evening Class) Dept. of Christian Education Text: Creative Music, Kids & Christian Education, Mary Ingram Zentner This course is designed to explore the use of music as an integral part of the Christian education program. Students will identify the various types of music that can be used in Christian education, including hymns, anthems, gospel and others Rethinking Christian Education (Instructor Recertification) Rev. Nathaniel Jones (Evening Class) Dept. of Christian Education Text: Christian Education Handbook, Bruce P. Powers/Broadman & Holman This course will examine the current trends, methodologies, and practices in Christian education to determine their validity and alliance with the Scriptures Theology and History of Christianity (Phase 2) Rev. Cornelius J. Osby (Evening Class) Dept. of History This course will outline the development of the Christian movement from the beginning of Jesus ministry on Earth to present times. Focus on the history, theology, culture, and times that enable Christianity to develop and grow. Prominent persons who influenced the Christian movement will be identified The Leadership Style of Christ (Elective) Deacon Kevin Johnson (Evening Class) Dept. of Christian Church Leadership Development Text: The Leadership Style of Jesus Christ: How to Make a Lasting Impact, Michael Youssef This course is designed to reveal the shepherd-spirit of Jesus Christ. Students will learn from His example how to engage in His form of leadership The Work of the Youth Director (Elective) Dr. Sandra Jones (Evening Class) Dept. of Church Ministries Text: Purpose Driven Youth Ministry, Doug Fields This course is designed to acquaint the youth director with the work of the Youth Department of the National Baptist Convention. The structure, goals, and objectives of youth work will be the focus of the course. Students will be introduced to resources that are appropriate and available for Youth Ministry leadership Laymen Dealing with the Issues Facing the Black Community Dr. Thad Jones (Evening Class) Dept. of Church Ministries Text: Effective Men s Ministry, Phil Downer This course will focus on issues and problems of the local church community. Discuss and develop appropriate laymen responses to the needs of the local church.

8 9004 Writing Technique I (Phase 2) Sister Mary Lee Robinson (Evening Class) Dept. of Fine Arts and Literacy Text: A Pocket Style Manual 3 rd Edition, Hacker, St. Martin This course will focus on the Certificate of Progress Program writing requirements for Phase 2. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the skills necessary to complete the writing assignments. Skills that will be mastered range from the development of paragraphs/topic sentences to thesis-driven essays. SEM Armor of God (Open to Everyone) Evangelist Erika Cox (Evening Class) Text: The Armor of God: Our Weapons of Warfare, Erika Cox The purpose of this course is to explain the nature of spiritual warfare and how each piece of the armor of God is used to combat Satan s stratagems. It will also explain that we already have the victory because God has provided us with this six-piece armor set, but we must first put it on to overcome the enemy of our souls. YOUTH DEPARTMENT UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MINISTER GRANT MICHAEL LEWIS

9 Missionary Baptist State Congress of Christian Education of Missouri Dr. Relda Owens-Mathews, Congress President Rev. Robert L. Smith II, Congress Dean Ms. Judy A. Boyd, Executive Secretary Dr. Linden Bowie, Convention President PRE-REGISTRATION FORM Date Make Check / Money Order payable to the: Missionary Baptist State Congress of Missouri Mail to: P. O. Box St. Louis, Missouri ms.boyd0819@sbcglobal.net CHURCH, INDIVIDUAL AND DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS Sunday School (1-50 Members) $ (51 Members & up) $ Nurture for Baptist Churches (1-50 Members) $ (51 Members & up) $ Combined SS and NBC (1-50 Members) $ (51 Members & up) $ Individual Registration $ District Registration $ Minister s Seminar (Annual Session Only) $ Moderators / Pastors $ IDENTIFICATION Church Name Phone Address Pastor City State Zip Code Person Completing Form Contact Number Youth and Young Adults will register in Youth and Young Adult Congress. The Congress appreciates the support of all of our churches and districts. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Amount Received $ Cash Check/MO Check/MO # Received By:

10 MISSIONARY BAPTIST STATE CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OF MISSOURI COURSE SELECTION FORM (CLASSIFICATION SHEET) Name of Church Address: City: State: MO Zip Provide delegates name and class selected from course listing. (Delegates may also select a second course from the evening sessions). PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE LEGIBLY NO. NAME List Title: Rev., Dr., Mrs., Ms., Mr. COURSE TITLE COURSE NO Please return this attached copy with Registration Form to: Judy A. Boyd