Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. Congress of Christian Education August 3 8, 2015 Right of passage The preparation of youth into black Christian adulthood Rev. Michael Harris This course is designed to equip the local church, its leadership, and its youth with broad, measurable guideline to prepare youth to become Black Christian adults. This course will aid students toward becoming Black Christian adults with mature and responsible roles in our present and future society. Seminars for Deans, Prospective Deans, Directors of Christian Education, Superintendents, BTU Directors This seminar lends itself to a complete overview of Christian Education theory and construction. It focuses on the role and function of Deans, Directors of Christian Education, BTU Directors, Superintendents of Sunday Schools, Guidelines will be presented for certification within the PNBC, Inc. New perspectives will be introduced as they related to structure, communication, and evaluation in Christian Education. The Effective Deacon and Deaconess Min. Thurmond Caldwell This course is designed to assist the deacon and deaconess in becoming aware of their Biblical base. The student taking this course will be presented with ideas that will enable them to more effectively perform their duties and responsibilities. Strategic Planning from a Biblical Perspective This course is designed for all students to understand strategic planning from a biblical point of view as opposed to a marketplace/commercial view. The student will look at the total process of strategic planning from inception to implementation. Characteristics of Expository Preaching Rev. Napolean Bradford This course will seek to sharpen the preacher s expository preaching skills. The students may look at such key research tools as the following: word studies, biblical language skills, computer research, and the use of other sources of historical and hermeneutical value. Expository preaching, as a valuable tool in the preacher s skill set, is presented as a tool that will sharpen the preacher s ability to research and preach a more effective expository sermon. Single, Secure & Satisfied Minister Renee Holloway I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances (Phil 4:11b, NIV). Many view singleness as a temporary holding place until something better comes along. Others view it as something to be endured. This course will focus on the gift of singleness as well as the circumstances of singleness. Students will explore diverse ways to being satisfied with being single and God s purposes for those who are. This course is recommended for clergy and laypersons alike who are serious about understanding their singleness as a gift from God.
Encourage Yourself in the Lord It s Warfare Min. Bonnie Clark God calls us to a deeper relationship in Him. A confident Christian should recognize the subtle wickedness of Satan, and his attempt to infiltrate the church through the members. This class is designed to teach students to encourage themselves and to claim victory during the test. The Theology of Church and Culture Rev. Edward Turner This class will explore the church s relation to culture, as well as biblical principles that will guide the engagement of church and culture. It will assist students in forming a position on the church/culture relationship as a discerning disciple of Christ amidst the social and moral issues of our time. Examination of the Book Nehemiah Rev. Willie Davis The Book of Nehemiah is the last of the books of chronological history of the Old Testament. Nehemiah describes the events that took place as the Hebrews resettle in Israel after the Babylonian captivity, in particular, relating to us the events of the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem. The Book of Nehemiah is a touching account of his heartfelt compassion for his peoples welfare and his efforts to help them regain selfrespect in their native Promised Land. This course will explore the themes of compassion, steadfastness, goodwill, and restoration found in the book of Nehemiah. Survey of the Book of Job Dr. Randy Ware This course will explore the themes found in the book of Job. Standards will examine themes such as the theodicy of God as it relates to human suffering. They will be able to identify various responses to suffering. Students will also investigate how the text of the book of Job can inform their responses to suffering in the 21 st century. Living in a World with other Brothers Understanding the Three Abrahamic Faiths Rev. Hallie Richardson Judaism, Christianity and Islam are all Abrahamic faiths. All three can trace their faith back to Abraham. Ordinary people from all three faiths share a deep desire for peace and justice. This class will seek to encourage and model friendship and respect for each other, tearing down walls built upon preconceived ideas and ideologies. Religion versus Relationship Dr. Gloria Winfrey Does Jesus REALLY make a difference? This course is designed to teach students how to apply the principles of the beloved biblical stories they ve learned so that they develop a relationship with Jesus as opposed to having knowledge of religious ritual. This course is designed to take the lessons of the biblical stories from the Sunday School classroom to the places where life is experienced. Healing the Broken and Hurt in the Church Rev. Jeffrey Smith The church has often been called a hospital for those who are sick, but is it administering healing? This course is designed to acknowledge the presence of church hurts, identify and address the needs of individuals in the congregation who have been hurt, and devise a plan of action to minister to those needs. The students will develop systems of accountability for the perpetrators of infractions, and explore ways healing can take place for those who have been hurt and those who have hurt others. The class will explore traditional and nontraditional avenues of ministry to those in a state of brokenness. Students will be provided a list of referral resources when the needs of the congregation exceed the church s capacity to minister in-house.
Strengthening Your Prayer Life Dr. K. Gerone Free As a disciple of Christ, prayer is essential and provides the opportunity to gain new strengths, new insights, and new affirmations on your daily journey with God. This class will help you to enhance your prayer life and order your steps by joining others in journaling and developing daily prayer concerns and techniques your prayer life. Turning Our Crises into Opportunity This course will site the seven crises of adversities that the Old Testament Joseph experienced in his life. Students will learn how to build a foundation when crisis arrive and react wisely to their difficulties from a biblical example. One can learn how to turn their crisis into opportunity. God s Reply to Our Borrowed Anxieties Rev. Dr. Preston Winfery This course presents strategies to encourage persons of all races, creeds, or nationalities to bring a halt to their cycle of worry. Worry is a self-created giant that has a crippling effect. The author utilizes Scriptures as the challenge is given to change the way one thinks about life by entrusting their worries and fears to God. Doing this enables them to be lifted from the dungeons of fear, depression and despair. Finding and Maintaining Peace in the Midst of Chaos: You Don t Look Like What You ve Been Through Minister Yashika Tippett-Eggleston This course is designed to give the student practical skills through scripture and practical exercises that will help one find and maintain peace in your life when everything is in chaos. Students will be able to define, recognize and learn skills to control chaos or chaotic situations without losing their mind. Examination of the Book of Nehemiah Rev. William Davis The Book of Nehemiah is the last of the books of chronological history of the Old Testament. Nehemiah describes the events that took place as the Hebrews re-settle in Israel after the Babylonian captivity, in particular, relating to us the events of the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem. The Book of Nehemiah is a touching account of his heartfelt compassion for this peoples welfare and his efforts to help them regain selfrespect in their native Promised Land. This course will explore the themes of compassion, steadfastness, goodwill, and restoration found in the book of Nehemiah. Liturgical Dance Traditionally, liturgical dance and mime ministries have taken the worship experience to a new level. This course will explore various ways of enhancing the liturgical dance and mine ministry. It will investigate new paradigms and techniques within the dance ministry genre. Students will leave invigorated with ideas that will take their dance and mime ministry to another level. Students should come prepared to actively participate as the class will combine theory and praxis. Music and Praise Ministry Dr. E. Wayne Evans In this class students will explore various ways of enhancing the music ministry. They will explore the Biblical basis for music in ministry, the role of the Levities, and their role as God s instruments in setting the atmosphere for worship. This class will also introduce the latest trends within music and praise ministry. It will have a practical component with a final presentation (in combination with the liturgical and mime ministry class) to the general body during worship.
The Issues of Forgiveness Rev. Dr. Linda Simmons-Matthews Why have you not forgiven? This course will teach us to LET IT GO to get released from not only unforgiveness but also guilt, shame and pain. Dramatics in Christian Education Nadine V. Nunn, Esquire This course is designed to present the basic techniques of dramatic interpretation and play production through the ministry of Christian theatre. Attention will be given to character motivation in acting, stage makeup and play directing through the production of a short play or pulpit drama. Puppet Ministry (ages 3-5) Witnessing to children through an organized puppet ministry is the goal of this course. Children will create puppets and examine biblical stories. Puppet Ministry (ages 6-8) Witnessing to children through an organized puppet ministry is the goal of this course. Children will create puppets and examine biblical stories. Teaching Good Manners and Social Etiquette to Youth (Ages 9-11) This course is designed to teach social etiquette (including cell phone and internet conduct), and good manners to youth. Women in Ministry (For Women Only) Leslie Malachi Watson This course provides and overview of how a woman s Spiritual gifts. Personality, Experiences, Cares/passions, Interest, Abilities, and Life gifts (talents) make her special and contribute to her God-given purpose, equipping her to minister to women. The objectives in this course will be to develop awareness and ability to match the gifts and strengths with appropriate ministry positions. Ministers Seminar Rev. Daryl McDonald This seminar is designed to provide a refreshing Biblical approach for ministers and pastors in all phases of ministerial life. It is an attempt to create an atmosphere of brotherly concern for problems that plague ministry in this 21 st century. It includes preaching, lectures, discussions, and dialogue. Techniques for Christian Teachers Elizabeth Floyd This workshop is designed for superintendents, teachers, and workers who are currently using Progressive Baptist publications and those who are looking for material that lends itself to many methods of teaching. It attempts to clarify the over-all goals of the literature and suggests ways to achieve them. Usher Ministry This workshop is designed to aid ushers in their understanding of worship, stewardship and the church at worship. The study addresses the duties, spirit, and skills of ushering.
The Pastor s right hand: the roll of the church administrator In growing churches, it often becomes important that someone other than the pastor be able to respond to the many issues that occur on a daily basis. This person ensures that the direction set by the pastor is implemented, and that there is accountability. The pastor certainly cannot do it all. This class will help those in attendance understand how the role of the church administrator is a the valuable liaison between the pastor, the staff and the membership. Whose fan are you? (Not a Fan) Josalyn Ritchey You attend every movie featuring a certain actor, you know the stats of your sports hero, and you can recite lyrics from your favorite songs. In short, you are a huge fan. The concern for today s Christian youth is; Are you treating Jesus the same as the other people you admire? Jesus wants to be your biggest fan. This new study will examine the dangers of hero worship, versus the right worship of Jesus among Christian Youth in this Hip- Hop culture Be Mature (The Book of James): Growing Up in Christ A lack of spiritual maturity is widespread which results in Christians experiencing unnecessary strife, which makes the study of the book of James so powerful. "If Christians would just grow up, they would become victors instead of victims" which is exactly what the book of James Teaches Activating good power in your life teaching the personality of the Holy Ghost Rev. Jacqueline Gary This course will assist students in coming to terms with the extraordinary power that resides on the inside of every believer. Students will be introduced to the personality of the Holy Spirit and how He helps the believer live a VICTORIOUS life right here on earth! Lay people in training for missions in the daily world Angie McMillan This course is designed to enlarge the horizons and develop skills of Leaders who will train lay people to perceive the applicability of the gospel to the tasks and issues of daily living in home, work, and in the community and to aid them in learning the intellectual and behavioral tools needed, especially that of listening to the world, and to perceive God at work in it. Leadership Empowerment: Teaching the Responsibilities of Ministry Leadership Rev. Jackie Fair Holding a leadership position in a Christian organization does not make one a spiritual leader. Spiritual leadership is not an occupation: it is a calling. This class will help the student distinguish between general leadership and spiritual leadership principles. It will help them examine the scriptures to discover God s Agenda. It is a guideline for all Christians who seek to be spiritual leaders.