The President Speaks...

WELCOME STATE CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION VOLUME 7, NUMBER 2 JULY 2012 Progressive Missionary and Educational Baptist State Convention of Florida, Inc. The President Speaks... Greetings, Progressive Constituency, Visitor, and Friends! Greetings, and Welcome to the 39th Annual Session of the Progressive Missionary and Educational Baptist State Convention s Congress of Christian Education. As we have gathered here in the beautiful city of Orlando, I am thankful to the Almighty God who has allowed us to come together one more time. Also, I m excited about our week of study that promises to be a very enriching time of teaching, sharing and learning. Director McCullough and his staff, along with Director Cooper and Directress Rosier, have been busily planning and preparing to offer our adults and youth an intense week of study. The word tells us to; study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. This week gives us an opportunity to extend, enrich, or continue our study from our various churches, as well as give us helpful information that will enhance our knowledge of God s word and enable us to grow in our personal walk with the Lord. If the church is to be Real, Relevant, and Righteous, teaching and study of the word must always be a high priority on our agenda. Special thanks to Reverend Dr. Willie C. Barnes and the Macedonia M. B. Church of Eatonville, and Reverend Dr. Rollie Murray, Jr. and the Bethel M. B. Church of Orlando, along with First South Florida Association for taking the challenge to host and co-host this congressional session. Your hard work, time, and effort, to ensure us an enjoyable stay in Orlando is not taken likely, and we certainly appreciate all you did to make it a memorable one. My prayer is that each of us will have a blessed week and return to our local churches with renewed vigor to do more for kingdom Building. Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Sr., President The 39th Annual Session of the Congress of Christian Education THEME: The Church Real, Relevant, and Righteous Matthew 16:18; 1 Peter 2:4; Acts 5:12-16

SENIOR WOMEN S MINISTRY 2 A Word From President Wright Greetings, Beloved Sisters! It is with great joy that I greet you in the Name of Our Lord and Christ! Without doubt, our God has been both gracious and kind to us as we continue to do the work of mission. It is nearly impossible for me to express appropriate gratitude to this sisterhood for the wonderful ways you participate in serving persons Jesus called, the least of these, during this past convention year. To be sure, according to Matthew 25, Jesus said that when we feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, take in strangers, visit those in prison, we literally do so unto Him. Senior Women, you have done just as He s asked. We ve reached out at home and abroad and yes, God is pleased. Although this has been a busy year for us, we give glory, honor and praise to God for allowing us to carry out His will and His work. We were able to come together with our beloved sisters from across the nation for a fellowship extraordinaire as we hosted the 19th Annual National Field Missionary Conference. This conference, held in Panama City was a blessed time in the Name of Our Lord and Savior. Special thanks is extended to our North Florida Family led by Area Chairperson, Sister Eddie L. Lindsey, Co-Chair, Sister Dorothy Davis; District President, Sister Gloria Beamon; Advisor, Rev. B.K. Brown; Moderators, Rev. A. Young, Dr. R. Wood, Rev. H. McCullough, Pastors, Teachers, Churches, Committee Chairs, Field Missionary Workers and Senior Women from across the State, for a job well done. Our National Senior Women s President, Sister Alice Thomas, as well as the National Field Missionary Conference President, Sister Carrie Moore were most grateful for the spiritual blessings received along with the missionary outreach to the North Florida area HIV/ Aids Network through an abundance of donated items from many of you. As we continue our service to mankind throughout the remainder of 2012, we pray God s blessings upon you and our efforts, as we are continue to be reminded that we are one body, one fellowship, one mission and most of all, we serve one God. May your week of study at the State Congress be filled with sincere fellowship, love, and unity of purpose as we grow in the grace, knowledge and understanding of God s Word. Your Servant, Barbara F. Wright

SENIOR WOMEN S MINISTRY 3 The Senior Women s Ministry of Progressive Missionary & Educational Baptist State Convention of Florida, Incorporated cordially invite you to join us for the 7th Annual One Thousand Women In White in Marianna, Florida on July 28th-July 29th, 2012 Hosted by the Second West District Association Sister Dorothy P. Davis, Chairperson Dr. H.G. McCullough, Moderator Sister Barbara Wright, Ministry President Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Convention President THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Financial Obligations District Associations...$50.00 Local Societies...$50.00 Personal...$50.00 Hotel Accommodations Marianna Inn & Suites...$65.00 (850) 526-0096 American Inn & Suites...$62.00 (850) 526-2900 When making reservations, remember to mention Senior Women s Mission Schedule July 28th... 12:00 - Lunch 2:00 - Planning Session 4:00 - Fish Fry (Hospitality) July 29th...11:00 - Lunch (before service) 3:00 - Worship Service Guest Preacher Reverend Riley Henderson St. Luke M.B. Church - Marianna, FL All meals will be $8.00 each to include meal/dessert/drink. Notify Sister Davis of your count per meal at (850) 547-2039 or email her at dorothypdavis@embarqmail.com. Please Plan to Join Us For A Spirit-Filled Weekend! For questions or concerns, please feel free to call Sister Dorothy P. Davis (listed above) or Sister Barbara Wright at (813) 242-8069.

SENIOR WOMEN S MINISTRY 4 Baptist Youth Camp Baptist Youth Camp was held July 1-7, 2012 at the Florida Memorial University Campus in Miami, FL. It is hosted by Progressive Missionary and Educational Baptist State Convention of Florida, Inc and sponsored by the Senior Women s Department under the direction of Dr. Barbara F. Wright, President. Children ages 7-18 gather from all over the state of Florida to come for a magnificent camp where Sis. Annette Dozier serves as Directress. Each morning the campers awoke to the sound of Jesus Calls! After breakfast, there was class time, followed by youth rally and bible drill. Monday - Thursday the morning message was delivered by Rev. Jaquez Wright, Rev. Evander Derico, Jr. (Camp Pastor), and Rev. Kenneth Emanuel. During the afternoon session there was recreation and the teens (ages 13 & up) attended the Abstinence Course taught by Rev. Kenneth and Sis. Sheila Emanuel followed by Music where Sis. Cynthia Kendricks and Bro. Lorentiis Smith was in charge. Each night, a different activity was held: Monday-- Fashion Explosion hosted by Sis. Dozier and Sis. Emanuel; Tuesday--Oratorical Presentation chaired by Sis. Victoria Roberts; Wednesday, Talent Expression-- hosted by Sis. Sheila Emanuel and Directress Dozier; Thursday, movie night and basketball game; and finally on Friday, the musical concert and the crowning of the King/Queen and Prince/Princess took place. Our camp motto: One Camp, One Team, One Mission and scripture is Deuteronomy 6:7. KING--Wendall McGahee, 17 years old. He attends First Missionary Baptist Church, Fernandina Beach, FL, Darien K. Bolden, Sr., Pastor QUEEN--Shamika Jones, 18 years old. She attends St. John Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, Tampa, FL, Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Sr., Pastor PRINCE--Jhamari Jones, 11 years old He attends First Missionary Baptist Church, Winter Haven, FL, Rev. Clifton Dollison, Pastor PRINCESS--Shardai Sallye, 10 years old She attends St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, Parrish, FL, Rev. Dr. Fletcher Lawson, Pastor COURT Jermaine Jones, 16 years old He attends Greater Fernandina Beach Church of God, J. M. Richo, Pastor Samari Rhodes, 7 years old She attends St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, Parrish, FL, Rev. Dr. Fletcher Lawson, Pastor Shianne Simpson, 12 years old She attends St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, Parrish, FL, Rev. Dr. Fletcher Lawson, Pastor ONE CAMP, ONE TEAM, ONE MISSION

SENIOR WOMEN S MINISTRY 5 Baptist Youth Camp Boys ages 7-12. Friday night concert. Dr. Barbara Wright addresses campers. Class time ages 13-14. King Wendall McGahee and Queen Shamika Jones. Chapel time. Class time ages 17 and up. Lunch time.

Deaconess Council 6 year s Cluster. This was a good take away. I Sister Gerri McCallister t is with great joy that I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, as we look forward to a spiritual-filled and blessed 39th Annual Session of the State Congress of Christian Education during this week. We praise God for showering us with His blessings during the 98th Session of the Progressive Missionary and Educational Baptist State Convention and, the 6th Annual Session for the Deaconess Council Ministry. We were blessed by the presence of a number of Deaconesses attending for the first time. They came away inspired by what they witnessed during this time. Praises to Sister Bobbie Ponder of Ft. Walton Beach for her presentation on The Deaconess Role in the Church. Praises also to Sister Verveine Monroe of St. John Progressive Missionary Baptist Church Tampa for presenting the convention s theme in such a clear and concise form. Accolades were given to both presenters by Ministry Advisor, Reverend Troy Adams. As always, workshop directress, Sister Ruth Johnson did an excellent job continuing her series of teaching on the Different Types of Prayer. Special thanks to Sister Alice Frye, outgoing 2nd Vice-President of Panama City for introducing to us, The Cluster Session. During the mini-gatherings, Deaconesses learned new ideas from each Ministry present. Many new ideas were shared that will be used in our individual churches. Everyone enjoyed this spot tremendously and look forward to next Sadly, our beloved President, Sister Patricia A. Ball gave her resignation at the end of her annual address. Many were stunned by this announcement but now understand why. We are grateful to God for seeing her through surgery and this period of recuperation. We thank God for her 6 years of leadership. Immediately following Sister Ball s resignation, President Bartholomew Banks appointed first vice-president, Sister Gerri McCallister of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church - St. Petersburg to succeed Sister Ball and, 3rd vice-president Sister Judy Fagins of New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church - Lakeland as the new first vice-president. Other new officers includes: Sister Bobbie Ponder of Beulah Missionary Baptist Church - Ft. Walton Beach, 2nd vice-president; Sister Cheryl Burnett, St. John Progressive M. B. Baptist Church - Tampa, 3rd vice-president; Sister Diane Smith of Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church - Panama, City, Recording Secretary; Sister Belinda Jefferson of Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church - Tampa, Secretary to the President. Our special thanks to Dr. Rufus Woods, Moderator of Progressive West Association and Dr. James Harvey, Moderator of Union Baptist Association who recently established Deaconess Councils in their Associations. Officers were installed last month in both associations. Sister Fagins and I give all praises to God for blessing us through this process as we began to move forward in building on what has already been established. Prayerfully, Sister Gerri McCallister President, Deaconess Council

Greetings from the Children and Youth Convention 7 A Children obey your parents in the Lord for this is right. ll praises to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I greet you in the precious name of Jesus. Thanks be to God for He is truly the head of my Life, for sparing me once again. All praises and power belong to Him. I do thank Him that He allowed me to see this day. Thanks for your cards and prayers during my short time in the hospital. While you all were at the National Convention, I was in the hospital getting my beauty treatment to come here. To God be the glory. Thanks to all the Directresses and Directors for all of your preparations. Your steadfastness does not go unnoticed. Thanks to all the parent, pastors, and grandparents. We appreciate you. There is a song that says I need You to survive. It is so true, Progressive, I need you. I thank God for you, every day - my sitters, my Goddaughters, President Banks (the best Son-in-law that God has given me), my daughter Lady Vanessa, The best Church family, Greater St. Paul, with the best Administrative Assistant Sister Annette Dunn. With all that being said, I need my sons that stop by from time to time to check on me, my Directresses that call, send cards, or attended meetings, when I could not go myself, the sitters, my Pastor, my Pastor s wife, my Church, even my daughter s Church, from time to time, lend a helping hand. The song says we are all a part of God s Body, and I have seen it in action during my illness. Thank You Progressive, TO GOD BE THE GLORY WELCOME, Directress Elizabeth Rosier Meeting Locations ALL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT THE Rosen Plaza Hotel 9700 International Drive Orlando, Florida 32819 WELCOME PROGRAM/ DIRECTOR HOUR PASTORS, ADULTS, YOUTH & CHILDREN S CLASSES YOUTH CONVENTION MUSICAL NIGHTLY SERVICES/ LATE NIGHT SERVICES

Women s Intermediate Auxiliary 8 STATE MINISTRY LEADER ACCEPTS APPOINTMENT On Thursday, June 28, 2012, during his annual address, Rev. Stephen John Thurston, President of the National Baptist Convention of America, Inc., International (N.B.C.A., Inc., Int l.), thanked Sis. Jewel T. Bailey for a job well done and then appointed Sis. Bonnie G. Belford to the position of President of the Women s Intermediate Auxiliary (W.I.A.) of our National Convention. Sis. Belford, currently serving as Ministry Leader for the W.I.A. Ministry of our Progressive M. & E. Baptist State Convention of Florida, Inc. accepted this appointment and immediately began building a cabinet of capable women to serve the needs of the National Ministry. Those being appointed to serve in the National Cabinet include Sis. Betty Love of St. John Progressive M. B. Church of Tampa, Chairman of Finance and Sis. Helen Smith of St. Mary M. B. Church of Tampa, Historian. Rev. Brian K. Brown, Pastor of St. Mark M. B. Church of St. Petersburg, FL and Ministerial Advisor for the W.I.A. of the Progressive M. & E. has been recommended to serve in the same capacity on the National level. Sis. Belford is a member of New Mt. Zion M. B. Church of Lakeland, FL where the Rev. Kendrix J. Gardner is her Pastor. At New Mt. Zion, she is a Sunday School student, a member of the Pastor s Appreciation Committee and President of the newly reorganized W.I.A. Ministry. She looks forward to spending the next two years helping to carry on the legacy left by President Bailey while preparing younger women to assume leadership roles. MISSION ENCOUNTER 2012 Mission Encounter 2012 is being hosted by the W.I.A. of Second West District Association and will be held on Saturday, July 28th in Marianna. The Encounter will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will include street witnessing, a workshop presentation by our Advisor, Rev. Brian K. Brown and an evening worship experience. The W.I.A. will then join the ladies of our Senior Women s Auxiliary for their annual 1,000 Women in White worship experience on Sunday afternoon. A mighty good time is expected to be had in Marianna! Everyone is cordially invited to attend. NATIONAL W.I.A. The Annual Conference of the W.I.A. Ministry of the National Baptist Convention of America, Inc., Int l. will be hosted by the State of Florida on April 12-13, 2013 at the Macedonia M. B. Church, Eatonville, Rev. Willie C. Barnes, Pastor. This annual conference will feature preaching by Pastor Barnes and Rev. Kendrix J. Gardner and a special workshop presentation by Rev. Brian K. Brown. The breakfast message will be delivered by Sis. Barbara Wright, President of the Senior Women s Auxiliary of the Progressive M. & E. and Vice President of the SWMU of the National Baptist Convention of America, Inc., Int l. SAVE THE DATE! This will be an event you don t want to miss!

Junior Women Ministry 9 On behalf of the Junior Women Ministry we welcome you. The Junior Women Ministry has been off to a Great start since our Convention Session ended. In the month of May we had our Outreach Month. Our project was SHOEBOXES FOR SENIORS. Through this project we collected 50-100 shoeboxes (per district) filled with personal hygiene toiletries for seniors who are homebound or reside in local nursing homes. Great job Ladies. There was a Love Feast Benefit program on June 15, 2012 held for one of our very own, Melissa Durant. I would like to take this time to thank each of you that sent your contributions. We had a blessed time. Love is what it does. Our National President Danielle Griffiths 2nd Annual Address was held June 27, 2012 in Brigmaham, Alabama. Her topic was, In Pursuit of a Purpose. Congratulations Danielle on a job well done. Theme: Sisters Lay it Down, Sisters Become New, Sisters Become Strong Theme Scriptures: Matthew 26:41, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Joshua 1:9 Activities: Friday Night Worship Service: July 20, 2012 7:00 p.m. (St. Matthew M.B. Church, address above) Saturday Morning: July 21, 2012 Devotional Hour - 8:00 a.m. -9:00 a.m. (Hotel Conference Room) Mission Outreach - 9:30-10:30 a.m. (Please bring toiletries for kids and women) Saturday Workshop - Lei It Down Holy Luau (Workshop- Brunch) 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Everyone please wear your best Luau Attire. Workshop Registration: $10.00 donation. Brunch Fee: $10.00 Hotel Information: Springhill Suites, 201 N. Towne Road, Sanford FL 407-995-1000 Francesca Henderson, President Annual Conference on the Vine July 20-21, 2012 Holy Luau Workshop

Reverend Dr. James E. Harvey elected as Moderator of the Union Baptist Association Reverend Dr. James E. Harvey was elected as Moderator of the Union Baptist Association on February 18, 2012 for his second tenure. He was given an Installation Banquet on April 20, 2012 at the Simon Scott Senior Citizen Center, Quincy, Florida. Dr. W. J. Haynes served as Toast Master for the Banquet. The Music was provided by The Walker Sisters; Scripture was given by Reverend Simon Simmons, III, followed by a Welcome by Sister Cynthia Borden. The Occasion was given by Sister Marilyn Johnson, followed by Greetings from by the Honorable Sheriff Morris Young, The Honorable Mayor Annette Bates (City of Chattahoochee), Judge Candidate Marva Davis and Dr. W. J. Haynes, Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Association, Executive Director. Reverend Dr. Sterling George, Pastor of Rockyville Missionary Baptist Church, introduced the Speaker of the hour, Moderator J. B. Duval, Moderator of the First Bethlehem Association. Moderator Duval delivered a very spiritual and inspirational message and it was well received by the guest. The Litany of Installation was done by Reverend Sterling George followed by the Installation Prayer by Dr. W. J. Haynes and Moderator Duval presented the newly installed Moderator, Reverend Dr. James E. Harvey. The Banquet was well supported by the members of the Association. All Pastors were present as well as all the Churches of the Association which is comprised of Antioch, Beulah Hill, Holy Light, New Zion, Pinebloom, Rockyville, Saint James and Second Elizabeth. We are Still on the Move for Jesus. Shelia Harris Union Baptist Association Corresponding Secretary HOMEGOING CELEBRATION Homegoing Celebration for Moderator/Vice President at Large Dr. James Harvey Saturday, July 21, 2012 Time: 10:00 a.m. Memorial M. B. Church Monticello, FL Tillman Funeral Home in charge 620 East York Street, Monticello, FL Fax (850) 997-4706 10

39th Annual Session 11 Monday,July 16 7:00 P.M. Welcome Program First South Florida Association, Reverend Dr. C. R. Taylor, Moderator Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Reverend Dr. Willie C. Barnes, Pastor, Eatonville And Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Reverend Dr. Rollie Murray, Jr. Pastor, Orlando Official Opening of Congress Director H. G. McCollough, Presiding 8:00 P.M...Worship Service Devotional Period... Deacons of First Shiloh,....Sanford... Deacons of St. Matthew, Sanford Selections... First Shiloh... and St. Matthew Choirs Sermon... Reverend Dr. H. D. Rucker...Pastor, First Shiloh, Sanford Late Night Service Reverend O Hara Black, Chairman Sermon Minister Tony A. Covington Associate Minister Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, Orlando, Reverend O Hara C. Black, Pastor Tuesday, July 17 ALL CLASSES WILL BE AT THE ROSEN PLAZA HOTEL Reverend Dr. Sam Maxwell, Presiding 8:30 A.M... Devotion Brotherhood Ministry 8:45 A.M...Registration and Class Instructions...Dean Downing 9:00 A.M. 9:50 A.M... FIRST CLASS PERIOD Alternate... Reverend Leonard Wilson, Pastor... St. Matthew, Sanford Offering, Announcements and Dismissal

39th Annual Session 12 Conference Theme: Pastoral Care in the Black Tradition Conference Theme Overview Reverend Kenneth C. Holley, Pastor St. Matthew Baptist Church, La Bella Moderator, Kissimmee Valley Association BROTHERHOOD & MEN S MINISTRY How to Build a Life Changing Steve Sunderland WOMEN S MINISTRY & MINISTERS WIVES A Life Embraced: A Hopeful Guide For the Pastor s Wife Gayle Haggard SENIOR WOMEN S MINISTRY Becoming a Titus 2 Woman Martha Peace DEACONESS MINISTRY 21st Century Deaconess Meeting the Urban Challenges Fran Jones, John McCoy, D. Min JUNIOR WOMEN S MINISTRY Becoming a Woman of Prayer Cynthia Heald HEALTH CARE MINISTRY ****Clinic will be available for those who need emergency care*** MUSIC MINISTRY The Art of Devotional Praises HOSPITALITY/USHERS History, Leadership and Technique of Ushers Electives: Basic Study of the Computer (afternoon). Advanced Computer Application (morning) The Way We Were by Timothy J. Winters Culture Shift: Communicating God s Truth to Our Changing World by David Henderson 10:00 A.M. 10:50 A.M...SECOND...CLASS PERIOD (Continue First Period Studies) WOMEN S INTERMEDIATE MINISTRY Seasons of a Woman s Life Lois Evans

39th Annual Session 13 Partnering in Ministry (Emphasis on Diversity in Ministry) Reverend O Hara Black, Pastor Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, Orlando 11:00 A.M. 11:50 A.M...GENERAL....ASSEMBLY (State Congress in Charge) Sermon: Reverend T. E. Gainous, Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Orlando Alternate: Reverend James Woods, Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Orlando 12:00 P.M... Offering, Announcements...and Adjourn for lunch 1:30 P.M. 2:20 P.M...THIRD...CLASS PERIOD GENERAL ELECTIVES ONLY ***All students are to select an afternoon course from the following: Pastoral Care in the Black Tradition Reverend Willie C. Barnes, Pastor Macedonia Baptist Church, Eatonville 2:20 P.M. 3:25 P.M... FOURTH...CLASS PERIOD (Continue Third Period Studies) Pastoral Care among Disintegrating People Dr. G. I. Bradley and the Pastoral Development Staff 3:30 P.M. 4:30 P.M...GENERAL....ASSEMBLY Sermon: Reverend Dr. Kendrix J. Gardner Offering, Announcements, and Dismissal Electives Basic Study of the Computer The Way We Were by Timothy Winters Culture Shift: Communicating God s Truth to Our Changing World

39th Annual Session 14 7:00 P.M. Youth & Children s Convention Musical Rosen Plaza Hotel 9700 International Drive Orlando, Florida, 32819 (See Supplemental Program) Late Night Service Reverend O Hara Black, Chairman Sermon Reverend Williams F. Leonard, II, Assistant Pastor Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Lakeland, Dr. N. S. Sanders, Pastor Wednesday, July 18 Reverend Dr. Fleming Tarver, Presiding 8:30 A.M... Devotion... Brotherhood Ministry 8:45 A.M... Registration and Class Instructions Reverend Dr. J. L. Downing, Dean 9:00 A.M. 9:50 A.M...FIRST CLASS....PERIOD (See Tuesday s Classes) Pastoral Care in the Black Tradition Reverend Kenneth C. Holley, Pastor St. Matthew Baptist Church, La Belle Moderator, Kissimmee Association 10:00 A.M.-10:50 A.M...SECOND...CLASS PERIOD (Continue First Class Period Studies) Partnering in Ministry (Emphasis on Established and Emerging Ministers) Reverend Lionel Camel, Pastor Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Okeechobee and Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Belle Glade Enrollment, Offering, Announcements, Adjourn for General Assembly

39th Annual Session 15 11:00 A.M. 11:50 A.M...GENERAL....ASSEMBLY (State Congress in Charge) Sermon: Reverend Dr. N. S. Sanders, Greater St. Paul, Lakeland Alternate: Reverend William Leonard, II Greater St. Paul, Lakeland 12:00 P.M... Offering, Announcements...and Adjourn for lunch 1:30 P.M. 2:30 P.M...FOURTH... CLASS PERIOD Management Essentials for Ministry Reverend Dr. W. C. Barnes, Pastor Macedona Missionary Baptist Church, Eatonville 2:30 P.M. 3:25 P.M...Pastoral Care in the.... Black Tradition... Dr. G. I. Bradley and... the Pastoral Development Staff 3:30 P.M...GENERAL ASSEMBLY Sermon: Reverend Dr. C. T, Kirkland Moderator, South Florida Progressive Association Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, Tampa Offering, Announcements, Adjourn 6:30 P.M. Tribute to Reverend Roosevelt Cooper, Youth Director and Sister Elizabeth Rosier, Youth Directress 8:00 P.M... Worship Service Devotional Period...Deacons of Mt. Calvary.... Missionary Baptist Church, South Bay...Deacons of Revelation... Missionary Baptist Church, Tampa Music... Mt. Calvary and Revelation Choirs Sermon... Reverend Dr. Roosevelt Coopers,....`Pastor, Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist....Church, South Bay Alternate... Reverend Dr. Greg Robinson... Pastor, Revelation Missionary... Baptist Church, Tampa

39th Annual Session 16 Offering, Announcement, and Adjourn Late Night Service Reverend O Hara Black, Chairman Sermon Reverend Troy A. Adams, Sr. New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, St. Petersburg Offering, Announcement, and Adjourn Thursday, July 19 Dr. Fred Brown, Presiding 8:30 A.M...Devotion... Brotherhood Ministry 9:00 A.M. 9:50 A.M...FIRST CLASS....PERIOD The Pastor as Pastor/Administrator Reverend Kenneth C. Holley, Pastor St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, La Belle Moderator, Kissimmee Valley Association 10:00-10:50 A.M...SECOND CLASS....PERIOD Pastoral Dialogue (Panel Participants) Reverend W. C. Barnes Reverend O Hara Black Reverend Lionel Camel Reverend Kenneth Holly Reverend T. D. Leonard Reverend Chris Quary Dr. H. T. Rhim 11:00 A.M. 11:50 A.M...GENERAL....ASSEMBLY Sermon...Reverend Otis Raines...Christian Fellowship... Baptist Church, Sanford Alternate...Reverend Greg Gibbs, Sr..... Macedonia, Orlando 12:00 P.M... Offering, Announcements,... and Adjourn for Lunch 130 P.M. 2:40 P.M... THIRD CLASS...PERIOD

39th Annual Session 17 Pastoral Care in the Black Tradition Dr. G. I. Bradley and the Pastoral Development Staff 2:45 P.M. 3:20 P.M... FOURTH CLASS....PERIOD Planning Session for Winter Board session 3:30 P.M. - 4:20 P.M...GENERAL...ASSEMBLY Sermon...Reverend Dr. Rollie Murray, Jr....Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Orlando Offering, Announcements and Adjourn CLOSING OF THE PASTORAL Dr. Fred Brown, Presiding 7:00 P.M... GENERAL ASSEMBLY The State Director s Hour (See Supplemental Program) Friday, July 20 Vice President at Large, James Harvey, Presiding 9:00 A.M... Inspirational Devotion... Brotherhood Ministry MUSICAL APPRECIATION CHILDREN/YOUTH CHOIR THE CONVENTION S SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATIONS Reverend Torin Dailey, Chairman Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Sr., President PRESENTATION OF OUR PRESIDENT Director, H. G. McCollough OPENING OF SUMMER BOARD BUSINESS SESSION President Bartholomew Banks, Presiding STATUS REPORTS ON CONVENTION OPERATION Office of the President Planning & Evaluation Committee Finance Committee Budget Committee Board of Trustees Corresponding Secretary Secretary to the President Director of Congress Convention Attorney

39th Annual Session 18 Office of the Vice President at Large Moderator s Council Election Commission Credential Commission Parliamentarian Constitution Commission Orthodoxy Commission Office of the First Vice President Senior Women Women s Intermediate Y.W.A./Junior Women Minister s Wives & Widows Council Deaconess Council Brotherhood Young Men for Christ Health Care Ushers Office of the Second Vice President Place Committee Convention Planning Music Department Late Night Service Evangelical Board Office of the Third Vice President Home Mission Board Foreign Mission Board Disaster Relieve Board Education Board Insurance & Benefits Board OFFICIAL CLOSING OF THE 39TH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION It is our prayer that you have a safe return trip home. Office of the Fourth Vice President Social Justice Commission Pastoral Development Church Development Family Development Community Development New Church Construction Young Pastors & Ministers

NOW AVAILABLE Rev. Dr. W. J. Haynes Corresponding Secretary Dr. Andrew Burgess The Progressive Editor P.O. Box 75194 Tampa, Florida 33675 Corresponding Secretary Dr. W. J. Haynes 813-766-5834 drrevrev@aol.com www.progressivemande.org The Progressive is a publication of the Progressive Missionary & Educational Baptist State Convention of Florida, Inc. Typesetting: Dr. Andrew Burgess Drew S Graphics/Arts & Crafts THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE 39TH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION LADY VANESSA BANKS Sings The Gospel in a Live Recording Newly Released Lady Vanessa Banks Sings the Gospel Music CD Only $15 Please see Lady Banks to order a copy. Lady Banks was a guest artist at the Gospel Music Workshop of America held in Nashville, TN on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. Please congratulate her and continue to view her video (along with your friends and family) on YouTube at Lady Vanessa Banks Live. Progressive Missionary & Educational Baptist State Convention of Florida, Inc. 813-789-7719