102 nd ANNUAL SESSION

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1 BAPTIST GENERAL STATE CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OF ILLINOIS 102 nd ANNUAL SESSION Course Offerings / Information Booklet Dr. Michael Runnels, Congress President Reverend Clint Wilburn, Congress Dean Mrs. Cherie D. Lee, Congress General Secretary Mrs. Gilda L. Ivy, Congress Registrar Auxiliary of Baptist General State Convention of Illinois Dr. William H. Foster, Jr., Convention President Dr. U. P. Williams, General Secretary August 7-11, 2017 Meeting in Lisle, Illinois

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3 Office of the Dean Dear Baptist General: I greet you in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! We are eagerly approaching our 102 nd Annual Congress of Christian Education. Our State Congress convenes on Monday, August 7, 2017 through Friday, August 11, 2017 in Lisle, Illinois at the Sheraton Lisle Hotel, 3000 Warrenville Road, Lisle, IL I am looking forward to a Spirit filled Congress! I am seeking your support for the registration of your District, Pastor, Ministers, Officers, Members, Christian Education Department and Sunday School, Young Adult Ministry, Baptist Youth Fellowship and Children. Our goal is to strengthen our churches through Christian Education. The Congress is the teaching arm of our Convention that provides learning opportunities for our Churches. We are excited about our Annual Session and we do not want your church to miss it. We need YOUR COMMITMENT to make this happen! Our week consist of Life Changing Teaching for all age groups, Dynamic Preaching, Lectures, Group Discussions, Inspirational Singing, Praise and Worship, A Graduation Ceremony, an Outing and Fun Activities for Children and Youth. Our expectation is for God to show up and display HIS presence at our Congress! This year we are offering 23 Certified Classes, 23 Seminars and Workshops which include the BYF, Youth, and King Kids. I urge you to pre-register! Won t you pause today to fill out your registration forms? Please mail your form to the address indicated on the registration forms, so that adequate preparation can be made for your arrival! It is our hope that someone from your respective church and district will attend. They will be inspired, uplifted, enriched, edified, and challenged to fully embrace God s Holy Word! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at or me at clintwilb@sbcglobal.net. I look forward to seeing you! Many Thanks! Many Blessings! In Holy Faith, Reverend Clint Wilburn Reverend Clint Wilburn, Congress Dean

4 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL 2017 Congress of Christian Education August 7 th 11 th, 2017 Sheraton Lisle Hotel 3000 Warrenville Rd. Lisle, IL Room Rate: $99 per night plus tax Reservation Link Reverend Thomas Savage, Jr., Director General Reverend Marlon Weathers, Assistant Director General Ms. Rose Thomas, Director General s Administrative Assistant Dr. Michael Runnels, Congress President Dr. William H. Foster, Jr., Convention President

5 Young Adults Division (YAD) Ms. Tracy Theard, Director Ms. Rhoda Walker, Assistant Director Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, I am excited about seeing all the young adults at the upcoming Baptist General State Congress of Christian Education held the week of August 7 th. I am looking forward to a mighty move of God during this week. This year, we are asking each young adult to register with $20. During the week of Congress, the young adults will have the opportunity to be on the program Monday and Wednesday night. We have a set uniform for those nights. The colors are as follows: Monday is black and Wednesday, which is the Young Adults Division program, is black and red. If you are unable to wear the uniform, please feel free to wear all black. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at or tracy.theard@gmail.com. I can t wait to see you all! Yours in Christ, Tracy Theard Young Adults Division Director

6 Baptist Youth Fellowship (BYF) Mrs. Audrey Keaton-Mock, Director Reverend Jeffre Williams, Assistant Director Dear Fellowship Brethren, I hope and pray that the New Year 2017 has found you all well and blessed. I come to you again encouraging you to get your youth excited about our Baptist General State Congress of Christian Education. God blessed on last year and we are looking for Him to do the same this year. On Monday, August 7, 2017, there will be a musical and BYF will be singing. The attire is all black. B.Y.F. night is Wednesday, August 9, The attire will be all white accented with yellow accessories. The young men will wear white shirts and black pants with a yellow tie. Once again, the BYF choir will sing for the Annual Address of our President, Dr. Michael Runnels, on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.. The attire for that night is White tops & Black bottoms. The men are asked to wear a black tie. This is election year for NEW officers. If anyone is interested in an office of BYF let us know. You must get permission from your Pastor and the Moderator of your District. See a staff member for the forms that need to be filled out. The BYF Director is planning our Jamboree Night. This event will take place on Thursday night after our President s Annual session is over. Districts & youth are asked to sign up on Monday during BYF. If you have a special talent that you would like to use for God this would be your time. We are looking for praise dancers, praise team singers, district choirs, soloists, steppers, mime groups, even sermonettes by our young minister s whom God has called to preach. See our BYF Assistant Director or staff if you would like to participate. Each BYF member is asked to register with $20.00 per person. The $20.00 will cover your T-shirts and our outing for the week. This money is due on Monday at our first BYF meeting at 2:00 p.m. We are asking all youth to wear your dresses & skirts arm length or maxi length. Young men wear long pants. No shorts or T shirts are to be worn during class, the morning sessions or evening sessions. There will be a youth outing on Thursday at 3:00p.m. The 102 nd Annual Session of the Baptist General State Congress of Christian Education will be held at The Sheraton Lisle Hotel Warrenville Road, Lisle IL Make your reservations now. I am looking forward to seeing each and every one of you again this year and hopefully some new faces. May God bless and keep you in His care. Yours in Christ, Mrs. Audrey Keaton-Mock Baptist Youth Fellowship Director Mrs. Audrey Keaton-Mock Baptist Youth Fellowship Director

7 King s Kids Minister Shekima Turner-Woodard, Director (618) Greetings! Wow, unbelievable! I can't believe a year has come and gone already and we are just weeks away from seeing each other s smiling faces. King's Kids are you ready? All aboard!!!! Ages 2 to 12, an outstanding curriculum has been designed with you in mind. The staff is ready to welcome you with open arms. King's Kids registration fee is $10.00 per child. If you have a 12-year old that will be graduating and on his or her way to Baptist Youth Fellowship, there is an additional $10.00 fee for senior dues. Attire for the week is to dress comfortable. A program is set for Thursday, August 10, starting at 6:00 p.m. promptly. Attire for that day is green and khaki. I'm looking to see what God is going to do!!!! See you soon, Minister Shekima Turner-Woodard (Ms. Niki) Minister Shekima Turner-Woodard King Kids Director

8 Congress Chaperones The Chaperone Seminar provides valuable information for chaperones to network and share best practices and past experiences. The Chaperone class will be held on Monday, August 7 th immediately following the Monday night opening service. All chaperones/supervisors are strongly encouraged to attend the seminar. We urge Pastors to impress upon your chaperones the magnitude of this responsibility. Being a chaperone is not without sacrifice, it may require those in this role to sacrifice some aspects of the Congress to make sure that your delegates are in compliance with what is expected of them during this week. GUIDELINES FOR CHAPERONES All BYF Chaperones must be at least 25 years of age. All Chaperones must be registered delegates. All Chaperones should attend the Chaperone Seminar that will be held on Monday evening following the service. All Staff/Chaperones must exemplify and model the behaviors expected of the young people. All Staff/Chaperones are expected to follow the BYF dress code. No shorts or t-shirts worn by our BYF. All dresses & skirts must be knee length or longer. Realizing that days during the Congress start early and end late, all chaperones should make sure that the youth under their charge attend all required sessions on time. Chaperones should not pull youth out of class or sessions early. All Chaperones should ensure that no youth are left alone in the hotel while the Congress is in session. All chaperones should enforce the curfew guidelines and all other guidelines set forth by the Congress.

9 BIBLICAL STUDIES DIVISION Director: Sis. Carolyn A. Ball-McClain Coordinator: Sis. Ernestine Burrell 1001 Introduction to The Bible This course will introduce the sixty-six (66) books of the Bible, its origin, and the important events, periods, and personalities that led to the development of the Bible in its present form. Sis. Morinda Morehead 1 CC 1007 Introduction to the Old Testament This course will survey the Old Testament. Included in this survey will be a general overview of the divisions, time periods, places, events, people, and archaeology of the Old Testament. Rev. Peter Frank Williams 2 CC 1065 Intertestamental Period This course will focus on the study of the period between the writings of the Old Testament book of Malachi and the gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. Students will study the important events that took place during this period and will learn how these events shaped the course of the New Testament period and the coming of the Messiah. Sis. Alexis Carmichael 2 CC 1072 Introduction to the New Testament This course will survey the New Testament. Included in this survey will be a general overview of the divisions, time periods, places, events, people, and archaeology of the New Testament sections of the Bible. Sis. Ruth Love 1 CC 1075 The Synoptic Gospels This course will focus on the Synoptic Gospels Matthew, Mark and Luke. Students will study the life and ministry of Jesus Christ as portrayed by these three writers. Through this comparative study, students will gain a more comprehensive understanding of Jesus ministry. Dr. Joseph L. Napier, Sr. 2 CC 7

10 BIBLICAL STUDIES DIVISION (continued) Director: Sis. Carolyn A. Ball-McClain Coordinator: Sis. Ernestine Burrell 1089 Survey of Romans This course will engage the students in an overview of major issues presented in Paul's doctrinal letter to the Roman Christians. The students will come to recognize each doctrinal truth presented in this book. Sis. Martha A. Corhn 1 CC 1112 Survey of Revelation This course will focus on the book of Revelation with emphasis on authorship, date, theme and recipients. The prophetic themes, symbols and interpretations of various revelations will be discussed. Rev. George Bowen, Jr. 2 CC CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DIVISION Director: Sis. Queen Crawford Coordinator: Sis. Arrenia Walker 2007 Christian Stewardship This course will cover the basic tenets of Christian stewardship time, talent, and tithe. Students will learn how to effectively manage their resources through a better understanding of the spiritual principles, practices and contributions of Christian stewardship. Rev. Matthew Turner 1 CC 4026 The Anatomy of Cults This course will identify traits and characteristics of cults, "isms," and religious trends prevalent in today s society. The students will identify damage caused to humanity and the cause of the Gospel by these religious bodies. Rev. Larry V. Tyler 2 CC 8

11 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DIVISION (continued) Director: Sis. Queen Crawford Coordinator: Sis. Arrenia Walker 6021 Spiritual Formation 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. Sis. Lillie Fox 1 CC COMMUNICATION / TECHNOLOGY DIVISION Director: Sis. Mayrona Hicks Coordinator: Sis. Doris K. Smith 2076 AV Resources - Using the World Wide Web In this course, the students will be trained and acquainted with the tools necessary (including the newest technological advances, software, methodologies and the World Wide Web) to conduct thorough research in the Scriptures. Rev. Tyler Prude 1 CC 9005 Writing Techniques II This course will focus on the Certificate of Progress Program writing requirements for Phase 3. Emphasis will be placed on the writing of the documented research and the development of other skills necessary to complete the writing assignments in this phase. This course will also help to introduce the students to the library and the use of reference materials. Sis. Minnie L. Frazier 1 CC 9

12 COMMUNICATION / TECHNOLOGY DIVISION (continued) Director: Sis. Mayrona Hicks Coordinator: Sis. Doris K. Smith 9024 Computer In the Life of The Church This course is designed for pastors, office workers, Christian educators, and others who want to utilize computer technology in the church. Issues in administration, setting up computer labs, tutorials on Bible study, as well as membership record keeping and nurture will be covered in this course. Rev. Vincent Shelby 2 CC EVANGELISM DIVISION Director: Rev. Jerry Wilson Coordinator: Sis. Josephine Hendricks 7022 Developing Christian Morals In An Immoral World This course is designed to identify Christian morals, using Scripture as the basis for moral behavior. The course will challenge the believer to recognize immoral trends, fads and behavior. This study will use the Sermon on the Mount as a guide. Sis. Gloria J. Allison 1 CC 8035 The African-American Church and Social Justice In this course, the students will investigate the lives, theology and methods of the great servants of God who dedicated their lives in the struggle for liberation of people. The students will discuss the role of the African-American church in the struggle for the liberation of people. Dr. Alvin Love 1 CC 8040 The Biblical & Cultural Concepts of Marriage & Family Life This course will examine various definitions of marriage. Students will examine marriage from various points of view, such as historical, legal, biblical and cultural. Rev. & Mrs. Robert Jones, Jr. 1 CC 10

13 EVANGELISM DIVISION (continued) Director: Rev. Jerry Wilson Coordinator: Sis. Josephine Hendricks 8050 The Art of Being Saved, Single and Content In this course, the students will discuss the various issues single Christians are confronting and discover how God would want them to resolve these issues. Sis. Ida Buchanan 2 CC DISCIPLESHIP DIVISION Director: Rev. Jerry Wilson Coordinator: Sis. Josephine Hendricks 7010 Introduction to Discipleship ~ THE DISCIPLE'S CROSS In this course, the believer will be introduced to the biblical principle of discipleship. The student will also examine the character traits of believers while looking at the overall examples of Jesus Christ. God will use The Disciple's Cross to lead the students to develop a deeper relationship with Christ as they practice the other biblical disciplines of a disciple. Dr. Dolly Robinson 1 CC 7011 Developing a Discipleship Ministry ~ THE DISCIPLE'S PERSONALITY In this course. The student will explore the various ways to assist the local church leader in recruiting the proper people and tools to build an effective discipleship ministry. God will use The Disciple's Personality to lead the students to develop Christlikeness in character as they learn to live in the Spirit. Dr. Floyd D. James, Sr. 2 CC 11

14 MUSIC WORKSHOP Director: Dr. T. Wendell Campbell MUW1 Music Workshop for Young Musicians This workshop will explore, discuss, delve, into and utilize a hands-on approach to the work of the church musician today. It will also focus on the art of using instruments in the African-American worship tradition. It will examine through lecture and practice utilizing various instruments to accompany the conductor and choral group as they perform spirituals, contemporary gospel music, hymns and other modern styles of music. It will examine how instruments impact the worship atmosphere and prepare the community to receive the preaching and teaching. It will emphasize how the musicians must work hand in hand with the conductor as he or she tends to the voice care and concerns of the choir. Participants are encouraged to bring their instruments. (E.g. key boards, tambourines, cymbals, bells, stringed and brass instruments, etc. Drums and organ are provided. Of course, bring your voice and anything you need to keep it in shape. We will do a lot of singing! William Smith, Jr. - Derrick Ivy 1 Certificate MUW2 Praise and Worship This course will "Enrich Your Spiritual Life through Music and Worship." Emphasis will also be placed on the notion of Many Gifts, One Spirit"! Through engaging leadership, and energizing workshop, rehearsals and worship combined with opportunities for learning, creating and re-creating will make a fabulous combination for a week that will bless and renew. Rev. Parrish Johnson - Rev. Jeffre' Williams 2 Certificate 12

15 DR. LILLIE WHITE SHAFFER DEANS WORKSHOP Director: Dr. Carolyn C. Walker-Ganison D DST1 The Role of the Christian Education Director Principles and Procedures for Deans of Christian Education Dean s In-Service Training This course will acquaint the students with how the director of Christian Education should work with the pastor and the Christian education leaders in planning, evaluating and coordinating a comprehensive ministry of Christian education in the local church. This course will help to prepare the students for internship and the administration of their first CLS, and for advising and guiding individual students through the CLS programs. The students will review the entire program of instruction. Emphasis will be placed on the enhancement of Christian education in all areas: COPP, Sunday school, Bible study programs, Training Union and other teaching venues. The students will explore ways in which unity can be developed throughout the convention's education ministry at the local district, state and national levels. In this Seminar, we will review the CLS Manual. The students will also be introduced to some new and exciting recommendations from the SSPB. Dr. Carolyn C. Walker- Ganison Dr. Lillie M. White Shaffer Dr. Carolyn C. Walker- Ganison 1 CC 1 CC 2 Certificate 13

16 PASTORS / MINISTERS / YOUNG MINISTERS SEMINAR Director: Dr. Rodney Howlett Coordinator: Rev. Norris Flannigan Seminar # Course Title Course Description Instructor Session CC/CERT PAT1 Vision Casting In this Seminar, the pastors and ministers will see how important vision casting is for their congregation. Rev. Dr. L. K. Curry 1 Certificate PAT2 PAT3 PAT4 Problem Solving Team-Building Congregational Leadership in the 21 st Century In this seminar, the pastors and ministers will be introduced to problem solving techniques and how to effectively use them in their congregation. In this seminar, "Team- Building" techniques will be introduced to the pastors and ministers. The importance of having a good and effective team will also be introduced. This seminar will look at the professional demands of church leadership on the life of the pastor. Students will look at the practical needs of the congregation, the responsibilities of the leaders, and the need to care for self and the congregation for optimal ministry results. Dr. Rogers W. Jackson 1 Certificate Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Randle 2 Certificate Rev. Nathan Allison 2 Certificate 14

17 YOUNG MINISTERS AFTERNOON SEMINAR Seminar # Course Title Course Description Instructor Session CC/CERT YMS1 YMS2 Sermon Preparation Vision Mission & Strategy This seminar will discuss ways to prepare a sermon. Ministers prepare sermons to help people obey Jesus, (Matthew 28:20). Learning, equipping, rebuking, encouraging, comforting, etc. - all come along for the ride. The Church is Christ's custodian of His good news. A sermon communicates that good news. The most necessary task for a preacher is also the most elusive; discerning what to preach on. How does one choose a text or a topic? It is done with the Spirit's gift of discernment. This is a matter of prayer, serious exposure to the material, time and perhaps some false starts. This seminar will explore and look at how to develop one's Vision (the dream), Mission (the what and why), and Strategy (the how) for ministry. Everyone has a dream. But the most successful individuals take that dream and find a way to make it happen. This seminar seeks to help young ministers do just that. This strategic planning process helps young ministers define their dreams, set their goals, define ways to meet those goals, and finally, develop practical ways to bring about needed changes in ministry. Rev. Jerome Jackson, Sr. Rev. Joseph Williamson 2 Certificate 2 Certificate 15

18 MINISTERS WIVES SEMINAR Director: Sis. Brenda Williams Coordinator: Sis. Katherine Staten Seminar # Course Title Course Description Instructor Session CC/CERT MWS1 What's Submission Got To Do With It? This seminar is designed to assist the student in recognizing those things that tend to steal our identity and assist in ways to help the student take back their identity. Dr. Onie Jackson 2 Certificate DEACON DAVID A. BOZEMAN, SR., LAYMEN'S DIVISION Director: Deacon Milton Taylor Coordinator: Deacon Kendall Armstrong Christian Beliefs - Serving on Your Knees Becoming An Effective Deacon In this course, the students will explore the beliefs and interpretations of their faith and will be guided to develop a satisfying personal Christian belief system and a powerful prayer life. 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 effectively perform their duties and work harmoniously with their pastor and other church leaders. Deacon Marion Hanson 1 CC Deacon Milton Taylor 2 CC 16

19 YOUNG ADULT DIVISION (19-35) Director: Ms. Tracy Theard Asst. Director: Ms. Rhoda Walker YAW1 YAW2 The DNA of Relationships Stay Woke This seminar seeks to prove that a relationship with God lays the foundation for healthy interpersonal relationships. We will explore common struggles that transcend age and relationship status, discuss the innate differences with the opposite sex, and discover how they are designed to be complimentary rather than contradictory. It will challenge young adults to include God in their personal, love related decisions and show them the benefits of Biblical obedience as they pursue and perfect the marriage relationship. This seminar aims to teach millennials principles for living an unapologetically Christian life in the midst of an Anti- Christ(ian) culture. Sometimes this causes us to stand in opposition to public opinion and popular trends. This seminar will also address culture issues confronting young adult believers today (government policy, civil disobedience, diversity and inclusion, feminism, Pan Africanism and the rejection of Jesus, etc.) and provides solutions to developing and maintaining vibrant faith while living in turbulent times. Rev. Zachary Lee and Rev. Verdis Lee 1 Certificate Rev. Arturo Barnes 2 Certificate 17

20 YOUTH/Baptist Youth Fellowship (13-18) Director: Sis. Carolyn Brown Coordinator: Ms. Sandra Berry Lectures: (Young Ladies) Sis. Kamilah Hampton (Young Men) - Rev. Tyrone Baker Seminar # Course Title Course Description Instructor Session CC/CERT YOU1 (13-14) Effective Bible Reading (Words to Live By: The Holy Bible) This course identifies methods and approaches to Bible study that can lead to spiritual growth and Christian maturity. Sis. Patrice Timms- Harris 1 Certificate YOU2 (13-14) Youth at Worship (Praise and Worship: God s Pattern of Worship) This course will strive to teach and train young people how to engage in the ministry of effective and productive worship. Sis. Karen Bell 1 Certificate YOU3 (15-16) YOU4 (17-18) YOU5 (15-16) YOU6 (17-18) Christian Character and How It Develops (You re Not Too young! God Can Use You!) A Christian View Toward Sexual Responsibility The Doctrine of Prayer (Heart to Heart Talk: Through Prayer!) The Challenge of Being a Christian in America This course will concentrate on the components of Christian character. Students will identify methods for the growth of Christian character. Case studies will be used to apply biblical principles to contemporary social, economic and political issues. This course will provide vital information on the importance, challenges, and responsibilities necessary to maintain a Christian perspective on the worldly view of sexual relationships inside and outside of marriage. This course is designed to teach the fundamental purpose, principles and power of prayer. It considers prayer as the channel of communication of the believer to the Father. This course is designed to help students understand the facts about America and the pseudo Christian values that fail the majority of the population. As social injustices continue an uncertain course, believers are challenged to strengthen their faith in Christ while working towards making a Christian difference in America. Sis. Joan Williams 1 Certificate Sis. Paulette Williams-Thomas 1 Certificate Rev. Tyrone Baker 1 Certificate Ms. Genita Hunter 1 Certificate 18

21 BYF FELLOWSHIP (afternoon) Director: Mrs. Audrey Keaton-Mock Coordinator: Rev. Jeffre' Williams Seminar # Title Description Instructor Session CC/CERT BYF1 BYF Workshop In this Seminar, the youth will hear devotions geared to their level and they will learn songs based on the Word of God. Mrs. Audrey Keaton- Mock 2 N/A THE KING'S KIDS (Ages 3-12) Director: Mrs. Shekima Turner-Woodard Coordinator: Lacy Thigpen Age 3-5 Age 6-7 Age 8-9 Age Age 12 Follow The Leader Why We Pray The Best Me I Can Be Saved Das Wat I Believe (Baptist Doctrine for Youth) Children will learn biblical examples and the importance of following God and making choices that express God's plan for His followers. This course will teach HOW, WHEN, WHERE and to WHOM we pray. The children will be led through the model of prayer as well as role play activities to enhance their conversation with God. This course will examine the Christian character that God expects of His followers. The children will be empowered to stand for God even when that choice makes them the "odd man out". The children will be reminded of the promises of God for those who walk in His way. This course will explain the gift of salvation by utilizing the Book of Romans. As the children explore the Roman road, they will be empowered and enabled to be a stronger witness/persuader of the Christian way through Jesus Christ. This course will examine the basic beliefs of the Baptist faith. The children will be encouraged to examine why we as Baptists do what we do, as well as show biblical proof that our doctrine is sound. 19 Sis. Rita Doublin Sis. Ashley Ingram Sis. Kristina Woodson Sis. Lindsey Thomas Sis. Gloria Ann Marie Woodard Sis. Jacqueline Childs Sis. Ta mara Woodson Bro. Otis Woodard Sis. Fantrances Terry Sis. Robbie Conner Sis. Tonia Wiggins 1 & 2 Certificate 1 & 2 Certificate 1 & 2 Certificate 1 & 2 Certificate 1 & 2 Certificate

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