119th Annual Session and Congress of Christian Education

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1 119th Annual Session and Congress of Christian Education June 24th 28th, 2018 Richmond, Virginia REGISTRATION PACKET Theme: Reviving Our Roots: Prophetic Preaching and Our Missional Mandate The Richmond Marriott Downtown Hotel 500 East Broad Street Richmond, VA HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: Phone: (804) or Online: e/ $ per night (Single/Double); occupancy and sales tax included. A one night non-refundable deposit is required with each room reservation. Room reservation deadline is June 2, P.

2 Welcome to the 119th Annual Session. Dr. Gregory M. Howard President, Baptist General Convention of VA Pastor of the First Baptist Church East End Newport News, VA Dr. James E. Victor, Jr. Vice President & Annual Session Program Chair, Baptist General Convention of VA Pastor of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Arlington, VA Dr. Leo Whitaker Executive Minister of the Baptist General Convention of VA Table of Contents Featuring Speakers & Lecturers P. 3-6 Week At A Glance P. 7 P. Seminars 2 & Classes P Community Service Project P Instructions P. 14 Individual Registration Form P. 15

3 Featured Evening Speakers Monday Worship Dr. Maurice Watson Senior Pastor Metropolitan Baptist Church Largo, MD Wednesday Worship Dr. Reginald W. Williams, Jr. Senior Pastor First Baptist Church of University Park Chicago, IL Thursday Gala Dr. Patricia Gould-Champ Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology, Virginia Union University Pastor of the Faith Community Baptist Church, Richmond, VA P. 3

4 Featured Lecturers Monday Dr. Boykin Saunders Distinguished Professor of New Testament Studies & Greek at the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology, Virginia Union University Tuesday Panel Dr. Corey D. B. Walker Vice President, Dean and Professor of Religion and Society at the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology, Virginia Union University Wednesday Dr. Ray McKenzie Instructor of Practical Theology at the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology, Virginia Union University Senior Pastor of the Gravel Hill Baptist Church, Varina, VA Thursday Dr. Faith B. Harris Adjunct Faculty Minister at the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology, Virginia Union University P. 4

5 Featured Late Night Speakers Sunday Reverend D. Shawrod Riddick, II Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Franklin, VA Sunday Reverend Jennell W. Riddick Director of Ministries of the First Baptist Church, Franklin, VA Monday Dr. Geoffrey Van Guns Senior Pastor of the Second Calvary Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA Monday Reverend Nicole Guns Associate Minister of the Second Calvary Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA Tuesday Dr. Charles Whitfield, Jr. President, Virginia Baptist State Convention Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church East Martinsville, Martinsville, VA Wednesday Reverend Angelo V. Chatmon Director of University and Church Relations as well as University Pastor of Virginia Union University Pastor of the Pilgrim Journey Baptist Church in Henrico, VA P. 5

6 Featured Luncheon Speakers Clergy Dr. William H. Whitaker, II Pastor of the First Union Baptist Church, Derwent Road, Richmond, VA Men Dr. James E. Coleman Jr. Senior Pastor Providence Transformation Ministries International Inc., Lynchburg, VA Women Reverend Jennell W. Riddick Director of Ministries of the First Baptist Church, Franklin, VA P. 6

7 Sunday, June 24 Youth Day 2:00 7:00 PM Registration Open Exhibits & Vendors Open Models of Missional Mandate Exhibition 4:00 PM Hotel Check-in 6:00 PM Evening Worship & Youth Explosion/ Oratorical Contest 10:00 PM Late Night Worship Reverend D. Shawrod Riddick & Reverend Jennell W. Riddick Monday, June 25 Community Outreach Day 7:00 AM Convention in Prayer 8:00 AM 4:30 PM Registration Open Exhibits & Vendors Open Models of Missional Mandate Exhibition 8:45 10:30 AM Seminars Select Two (2) 11:00 AM Lecture 1 Dr. Boykin Saunders 12:15 PM Clergy Luncheon Dr. William Whitaker 2:30 4:00 PM Plenaries A, B & C 3:15 PM Clergy Ministry Meeting 4:00 PM Foundation Board Meeting Ministers In Training Program 4:00 6:00 PM Community Service Project Voter Registration 7:00 PM Opening Worship & Communion Dr. Maurice Watson 10:00 PM Late Night Worship Dr. Geoffrey Van Guns & Reverend Nicole Guns Tuesday, June 26 President s Day 6:30AM Convention in Prayer 7:00 AM Community Breakfast 8:00 AM 4:30 PM Registration Open Exhibits & Vendors Open Models of Missional Mandate Exhibition 9:00 10:45 AM Classes 11:00 AM Panel: The State of the Black Church Dr. Corey D. B. Walker 12:15 PM Men s Luncheon Dr. James E. Coleman, Jr. 2:15 PM Business Meeting 3:30 4:30 PM Political/Congressional Updates & Recognizing Week At A Glance New Pastors & Churches 4:00 PM Ministers In Training Program 4:00 6:00 PM Elijah/Elisha Mentoring Program Presentation (Men s Ministry) 7:00 PM Evening Worship & Military Recognition & President s Night Dr. Gregory M. Howard 9:30 PM President s Reception 10:00 PM Late Night Worship Dr. Charles Whitfield, Jr. Wednesday, June 27 Heritage Day 7:00 AM Convention in Prayer 8:00 AM 4:30 PM Registration Open Exhibits & Vendors Open Models of Missional Mandate Exhibition 9:00 10:45 AM Classes (cont.) 11:00 AM Lecture 2 Dr. Ray McKenzie 12:30 4:30 PM Cinema Café and Conversation 4:00 PM Ministers in Training Program 7:00 PM Evening Worship Dr. Reginald W. Williams, Jr. 10:00 PM Late Night Worship Reverend Angelo V. Chatmon Thursday, June 28 Women s Ministry & Missions Day 7:00 AM Convention in Prayer 8:00 AM 1:30 PM Registration Open Exhibits & Vendors Open Models of Missional Mandate Exhibition 9:00 10:45 AM Classes (cont.) 11:00 AM Lecture 3 Dr. Faith B. Harris 12:15 PM Women s Luncheon Reverend Jennell W. Riddick 3:10-4:00 PM Women s Ministry Meeting 4:00 PM Ministers In Training Program 7:00 PM Evening Gala Celebration & Installation of the Executive Minister Dr. Patricia Gould-Champ Friday, June 29 11:00 AM Hotel Check-out *Schedule details are subject to change.* P. 7

8 Monday Seminars ONLY SELECT TWO (2) (Select one Seminar for 8:45 9:30 AM; Select another Seminar for 9:45 10:30 AM.) 1. The New Normal or NOT So Normal for Church Security How safe and secure are your church facilities and premises? This seminar will offer practical strategies for keeping your church facilities and congregation safe in an unsafe world. You will be exposed to sources and resources for ensuring church facilities and people are safe and secure from all alarms. 2. Social Media in the Church This seminar will examine the risks, rewards, and safety of using social media platforms in the church. 3. The Great Commission, Great Technology This seminar will explore the church s use of social media and technology in light of the Great Commission. 4. Knowing, Articulating, and Sharing the BGCVA Footprint This seminar will help participants to clearly articulate the BGCVA mission, vision, focus, and work. 5. Sisters Connected by the Spirit of God This seminar will articulate the work of the BGCVA Women s Ministry P Models and Strategies for Intergenerational Ministry This seminar will share workable models and strategies for doing intentional intergenerational ministry (learning experiences, programs, projects, and mentoring relationships) in your church and association. 7. Financial Safeguards for YOUR Church This seminar will share appropriate steps churches must take to prevent theft, mishandling of money, embezzlement, etc. Participants will receive best practices for receiving, counting, storing, depositing church funds, and much more. 8. Faith, Hope, Redemption/Healing Communities/Stations of Hope This session will inform and encourage existing, new and emerging Prisoner/ Re-entry Ministries to become a part of the BGCVA network of Healing Communities USA Stations of Hope. A Healing Community strives to restore relationships between returning citizens and their families, communities, and the larger society. At the center of a Healing Community are Stations of Hope. Stations of Hope are churches that offer refuges of healing and centers of teaching - a renewed vision for returning citizens, their families and communities. This seminar will help churches unite to become stations of hope for felons returning to their communities. Although the prison system may rehabilitate criminals, it s the church and other community-based agencies that will transform their lives. 9. Medicare: Everything you need to know to get the best Medicare coverage for you. This session will provide the ins and outs of Medicare. You will learn when to file, how to file and how to decide which Medicare Supplement Plan is best for you. Many people do not get full benefit from

9 Medicare because they do not know everything they may be entitled to receive. 10. So, We Need OR Want to Build A Church! This seminar will help participants walk through a practical, proven process to develop and obtain your next church building project. A Class A licensed general con-tractor with decades of church building experience will walk you through proven dos and don ts of the building process. Regardless of the size or scope of your project, this session will be helpful. 11. Voter Registration Certification This seminar fulfills state requirements for conducting voter registration campaigns in Virginia. Effective July 1, 2013 all individuals or organizations requesting twenty-five (25) or more voter registration applications (for church or otherwise) from the Department of Elections (ELECT) or local voter registration offices must register and complete ELECT certified training. Persons who complete this 1 hour training will receive voter registration certification from the Virginia Department of Elections. 12. Sources and Resources for Learning Together Field Trip Seminar participants will gather at the designated classroom to load the bus for a hands-on trip to The Resource Center located at the School of Theology at Virginia Union University. You will learn about and explore resources available for use in your church that will enhance your teaching/training experiences. IN ORDER TO ATTEND, PERSONS MUST SIGN UP FOR SEMINAR I AND Moderators This seminar will continue to develop the blueprint of BGCVA moderators and assist them to develop and/or maintain the effectiveness of the Association they serve. 14. M.T.T. (Ministry Training Track) Are you contemplating and seeking God s direction for your ministry? If so, allow BGCVA to assist you! Our new Ministry Training Track is specifically designed for (1) lay persons who are interested in lay leadership (deacons, trustees, ministry leaders, and finance committee); (2) those discerning their call to ministry or initial sermon/licensing; (3) pastors, associate ministers, assistants to the pastor, assistant pastors, or associate pastors seeking to enhance their ministry preparedness; (4) ministers interested in the ordination process; or chaplaincy. Chaplains maintaining or seeking ecclesiastical endorsement, continuing education, and peer review as a Board Certified Chaplain will discover the benefits of partnering with BGCVA. (5) all new pastors and ministers who were ordained by other faith traditions are strongly urged to participate in M.T.T and explore the Baptist history and heritage. Each participant will be given a selection of courses to enhance his/her ministry goal(s). As well, combined classes and ministry sessions will enhance vocational clarity and commitment. Note: All participants are asked to have a letter of recommendation from their pastor and/ or deacon chair. (M.T.T. PARTICIPANTS WILL REMAIN IN THIS SEMINAR SUNDAY THRU THURSDAY) 15. Enough Is Enough! (Youth Ages 7 17 ONLY) Youth will explore together the teachings of Jesus Christ and the constructs of Social Justice, all the while developing a deeper understanding of our Christian mandate regarding community involvement. P. 9

10 Learning daily about how to establish a strong kingdom witness locally, nationally and globally in such a way that brings forth change and inclusive space for all persons. (YOUTH WILL REMAIN IN THIS CLASS MONDAY THRU THURSDAY) Tuesday Thursday Classes ONLY SELECT ONE (1) (Select one class to attend Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9:00 10:45 AM. **All-Week Messengers: You must attend same class each day for certificate.**) 1. LeaderFOCUS What s your mission? What s your goal? How will you reach your goal? How will you know your mission is accomplished? Where s God in the life and work of the leader? This class will assist church leaders in discovering and/or refreshing their skills as they explore God s heartbeat for leadership success. 2. Christian Formation for Christian Educators How are you continuously being formed, informed, and transformed by God? Christian formation is a lifelong journey of being shaped by God. Participants in this class will examine their personal transformative journey; gain encouragement for lifelong formation; and, explore sources and resources for living a growing relationship with God, P. 10 self, others and the world. 3. Can I Get A Witness? Can I Get A Witness! Witnessing should be a way of life for every Christian. Is this our missional mandate? What does this way of life look like? How can I share God s love with people I don t know? A church committed to reaching out to its community must be sensitive to the way people live and adjust its outreach to meet them where they are. It must not assume that what has worked in the past will work today. Participants in this class will become equipped with creative ways of sharing God s love through reaching OUT and witnessing. 4. Intergenerational Christian Formation in the 21st Century Church In most churches, teaching and formation are compartmentalized according to age groups. What would spiritual growth and participation in the life of the church look like if generations came together to learn, love, live, and go into all the world? This class will explore the biblical tradition of teaching and learning and, its intergenerational impact to become the church God has called us to be. 5. It Takes A Woman An effective 21st Century women s ministry should not separate women from the rest of the church. The aim is not just for the good of women but for the good of the entire church. Women s ministry should be as unique and dynamic as the intergenerational women it serves. As women encourage each other through God s Word, they become increasingly Christ-centered prayerful connectors with others family members, those needing physical or spiritual help, children, church leaders, etc. This class will offer insights for establishing a relevant 21st Century women s ministry, i.e.: social injustice,

11 engaging millennials, investing in youth, programs geared toward rebuilding the self-worth of women and, the development of dynamic sister to sister relationships. 6. Helping Your Church (or Ministry) Deal with CHANGE not Surprises The problem in many churches isn't that people can't handle change. It's that people don't like being surprised by changes. How can change be embraced NOT complained about? This class will offer strategies for reducing surprises and getting people on board to embrace change in a painless manner. 7. CLERGY: Challenges Facing the 21st Century Church There are many challenges facing the church in the 21st Century. Challenges, however, are overcome with a multitude of opportunities available for the church and those who lead it. Historically, the church has thrived when tested rather than when its comfortable. 8. Financial Empowerment in the African American Church This class will help church leaders and members adopt Christian Stewardship and Debt Management Principles. In the 21st Century financial literacy is as crucial to our economic survival as academic literacy. We must prepare for increasing responsibility for making financial decisions including support the church and other organizations while planning for retirement. Fewer Americans will receive an employer-defined pension as compared to ten or twenty years ago. Today, a defined contribution plan places the financial risk on the employee who is often ill-prepared to make decisions that will benefit their long-term financial goals. 9. Understanding Hospice Care This session will provide an understanding of the Hospice benefit, and how these services provide a deeper end-of-life experience for all involved. When a person receives a prognosis of 6-months or less life expectancy, that individual becomes eligible for Hospice services. During this session, we will journey through the myths of Hospice and learn the facts of this necessary healthcare benefit. You will learn about Peaceful Passing, Hospice and Faith Based Initiatives and exactly how the admission process takes place. 10. Being Seen & Heard: How the Millennial Generation Destroys Barriers Surrounding the Church and Community Individuals will learn that the millennial generation (ages 22-37) are not concerned with tradition or carrying on a business as usual mentality but instead are admit about being the hands and feet of Christ in the community. Each person will take a deeper look at how to engage millennials but also how the church needs to evolve in order for the next generation to thrive in Christ. 11. Tough Issues? Needed Discussions Is the Black Church losing her voice? Her witness? Sexual misconduct seems to be the lead story in most, if not all of media outlets today. How does the church respond? How should the church respond? Is it the church s obligation or Christian responsibility to respond? What are the consequences of responding or not responding? Are background checks are possible response? This class will explore these tough questions and others. 12. Return of the Men (FOR MEN ONLY) Where are the men? Do you want to increase the presence and participation of Black men in the church? Why aren t more men attending church today? Are millennials welcome (without suits)? How does the church reach, nurture, and equip P. 11

12 men in the 21st Century church? These questions and more will be discussed and explored in this class. 13. Authentic 21st Century Worshipful Music Is God challenging the church to re-evaluate where it stands in all areas of worship? Is 21st Century worship re-centering on the awesomeness of God? Are we entertaining or worshiping God in truth and Spirit? Does worship today teach God's concern and welcome for all person? This will class explore worshipful music as deep enough to turn all generations to God; strong enough to stop selfishness; awe-full enough to shatter our limits of God; and complete enough to know God s got it all. 14. Building Blocks of Church Facility Management and Maintenance Stewardship and maintenance of the church facility and property is a must. Whether the operation and maintenance of equipment systems, interior and exterior maintenance or oversight of service contracts associated with the operation and maintenance of church properties, these services must be done. With the assistance of a competent veteran building specialist, this class will explore strategies for effective stewardship and management of church facilities. Trustees and those responsible for the day to day upkeep of your church building and property will find this class very helpful and rewarding. 15. Empowering Healthy Families Participants will receive details on our new BGCVA/Virginia Tech partnership for a new project called Empowering Healthy Families! This program will help families with young children keep their children healthy and reduce their risk of getting diabetes and other diseases. This class is a P. 12 preview of the nine week program that combines Healthy Children, Healthy Families (HCHF) and MoneySmart. We have a 5-year grant to work with 24 congregations. Churches and participants will receive a modest stipend for portions of the program. Health ministry leaders, members and those interested in starting a health ministry are encouraged to attend. 16. D.U.I. (Dancing Under the Influence) This class will explore the various aspects of dance ministry and how to be effective in your ministry with movement. Understanding what it means to worship in the dance and how that looks at your church. Being intentional about ministering to God's people (Who and what influences your dance?). Participants will gain a better understanding of praise and worship in the dance, have an opportunity to experience free worship movement and learn the different levels of dance and how that can be incorporated in their own ministries. 17. Enough Is Enough! (Youth Ages 7 17 ONLY) Youth will explore together the teachings of Jesus Christ and the constructs of Social Justice, all the while developing a deeper understanding of our Christian mandate regarding community involvement. Learning daily about how to establish a strong kingdom witness locally, nationally and globally in such a way that brings forth change and inclusive space for all persons. (YOUTH WILL REMAIN IN THIS CLASS MONDAY THRU THURSDAY) Community Service Project (Select Monday to participate in project from 4:00 6:00 PM) Children's Home of Virginia Baptists, Inc. CHVB (Youth) - Beautification Mercy Mall of Virginia Suitcases of

13 Hope (Adults) BGCVA Women s Ministry is excited to offer and share this Outreach Opportunity during 2018 Annual Session. We will be collaborating with Mercy Mall of Virginia, a non-profit Christian organization whose mission is to serve the hungry, the homeless and the hurting by filling practical needs, providing resources and building relationships. Mercy Mall is located at 7519 Whitepine Road, Richmond, VA Mercy Mall serves families in Richmond, Chesterfield and vicinity. The outreach for Monday, June 25th at 4pm (transportation provided) will include assisting the staff with sorting, organizing and shelving items received by the Mall for the clients. We will also need to purchase items prior to coming to the conference to fill suitcases ("Cases of Hope"). "Cases of Hope" provide women who are being released from prison an opportunity of hope. Items to bring to the conference for "Cases of Hope" are as follows: Ladies clothes shirts, pants/jeans, jackets (*sizes L, XL, 2XL & 3XL) Ladies shoes flip-flops, sandals and athletic shoes, sizes 5-11 Pajamas winter and summer Personal care items (family size) combs, hair picks, hair brushes, textured hair products, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, dental floss, lotion, mouthwash, soap/body wash, lip balm, face cleaner Underwear Garments - underwear, socks and *bras of all sizes including A, B, C, D, DD, etc. Other items are: Adult coloring books with crayons Bibles with notepad and highlighters Christian Devotion Books NOTE: If you are not able to bring your donated items on Monday, June 25th, we will continue to receive donated items for Mercy Mall at the Health Ministry table until noon on Thursday. STATE OFFICERS The Reverend Dr. Gregory M. Howard President The Reverend Dr. James E. Victor, Jr. Vice President The Reverend Milton P. Bunting Secretary The Reverend Dr. Griselda A. Bayton Assistant Secretary The Reverend Willis A. Funn Treasurer The Reverend Dr. Robert L. Pettis, Sr. Parliamentarian The Reverend Dr. Raymond L. Palmer Attorney The Reverend Dr. Robert G. Murray Chair, BGC Foundation Board MINISTRY PRESIDENTS The Reverend William J. Reid Clergy Ministry Mr. Steven Brown Men s Ministry Mrs. Gracie Taylor Davis Women s Ministry ADMINISTRATION The Reverend Dr. Leo Whitaker Executive Minister Please come prepared to give your individual, church, and association gifts on President s Night Tuesday, June 7:00 PM P. 13

14 Pre-Registration Deadline: Post Marked by June 4 Register Online ( by June 4 Late Registration begins June 5, Late registration deadline is June 18, There is a late fee. Registrations received after June 19 will be processed with On-Site Registrations. INSTRUCTIONS: Please complete one (1) registration form for each individual who will attend the session. Registration entitles you to: a messenger bag with BGCVA information, a souvenir journal, and a messenger name badge. All-Week Messenger Fee: Includes two (2) seminars AND one (1) class; and a certificate for attending the same class each day (Tuesday and Wednesday) One-Day Messenger Fee: Includes, depending on what day and time you come, two (2) seminars OR one (1) class All-Week Youth Messenger Fee: For Ages Ages 7-10 MUST have a Adult Leader with them (Adult Leader must pay messenger fee also). Includes seminars, class, transportation and activities. Youth must have a permission waiver form signed to participate. MEAL OPTIONS: Each messenger who orders meals must pick up their own tickets which will be in your messenger name badge holder. Tickets must be purchased by June 18. NO tickets will be sold on-site. PARKING: Shuttle buses will be provided to messengers who pay to park at Virginia P. 14 Union University's Hovey Field. Parking is $5.00 a day. Decals will be provided. SEMINAR AND CLASS SELECTIONS: Provide your church name, church city, name, , telephone numbers, mailing address, any differing needs, two (2) seminars AND/OR one (1) class from the BGCVA Congress Listings (on pages 8-12). More than one registration form can be mailed in the same envelope from the same church. You can send one church check or money order for the total amount enclosed for each registration form. PLEASE MAKE YOUR CHURCH CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO: Baptist General Convention of VA P. O. Box Richmond, VA Any questions contact Phone: (804) info@bgcva.org Web site: ***All Event Registration Fees are Non -Refundable.*** ***No Credits, Transfers, Refunds, or Rain Checks Allowed.***

15 119th Annual Session Individual Registration Form ***PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY*** Church Name and City: Full Name: Address: Your Telephone: Daytime ( ) Your Mailing Address: City, ST Zip: Differing Needs (Physical, Food Allergies, Medical): CHECK ONE Code Type of Messenger Fee Late Fee (After June 4) A All-Week Messenger $ $ B One-Day Messenger $50.00 $60.00 C All-Week Seminary Student (Non-Pastor) $50.00 $60.00 D All-Week Youth Messenger (Ages 7-17) $65.00 $70.00 CHECK ANY Code Meal Options ***All Meals Require a Ticket*** Fee CL Monday Clergy Ministry Luncheon $55.00 CB Tuesday Community Breakfast Sponsored by Optima Health Family Care $10.00 ML Tuesday Men s Ministry Luncheon $55.00 CC Wednesday Cinema Café and Conversation $20.00 WL Thursday Women s Ministry Luncheon $55.00 EC Thursday Evening Gala Celebration $70.00 VUU Hovey Field Per Day (S, M, T, W, H) $5.00 x days Total Registration Fee Enclosed: $ Day Time SEMINARS Titles (Options Descriptions on PAGES 8-10) M M 8:45 AM 9:45 AM Day Time CLASS Title (Option Descriptions on PAGES 10-12) T, W, H 9:00 AM COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT (Option Description on PAGE 12-13): Bus transportation is being provided to and from the Children s Home of Virginia Baptists, Inc. and Mercy Mall of Virginia. Youth will participate at Children s Home, Adults will participate at Mercy Mall. Monday, June 25, 4:00 6:00 PM P. 15

16 Baptist General Convention of VA Advertise Your Church or Business in the 119th Annual Session and Congress of Christian Education Souvenir Journal! Color AD Rate Half Page $ Color AD Rate 1/4 Page $ Color AD Rate Full Page $ Ad copy must be in color & camera ready (jpg. file, 300 dpi) and ed to: Please send payment to: Baptist General Convention of Virginia (BGCVA) 1214 West Graham Road, Suite 1 Richmond, VA P. 16 Deadline: June 1, 2018