2020 Mid-Atlantic Virtual Leadership Training Institute Program

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Episcopal Greetings “Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it my own,

because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Beloved, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 3:12-14 Dear Beloved:

GOD is calling us to a challenging, yet exciting journey to reach our fullest potential. Apathy and mediocrity are unacceptable! While there are many amazing things happening across the Mid-Atlantic Episcopal District, there’s so much more that the Lord has for us. Let us refuse to become complacent or content with the status quo. Our mandate is to equip leaders who are bold in seeking new ways to grow in Christ and to reach the unchurched by sharing in powerful and authentic ways the Good News of Jesus, our Lord and Liberator.

This year, we focus on the theme: “The Freedom Church: Reaching Our Potential.” I have repeatedly reminded you that; “Leaders are learners” and with that in mind, we come together to engage, receive, and dialogue with dynamic leaders who are committed to your growth as a leader and who possess the anointing, the training, and the experience that will be transformative for each of us. Yes, attend the powerful teaching sessions, encounter the Holy Spirit in our worship services, be enriched through the fellowship, but be determined to leave here with a fresh commitment to lead your congregation or your lay ministry to reach their GOD-gifted potential.

Please join us in expressing gratitude to our very capable Dean, Rev. Dr. Evalina Huggins, to the MAED Presiding Elders, and the incredible LTI Planning Team who have worked tirelessly to ensure that we will leave this experience better equipped to be impactful leaders who nurture impactful believers. They have prepared a powerful program consistent with our theme and grounded in our core mission - The Great Commission. My wife and I enthusiastically welcome you to expect the unexpected and celebrate Christ together this week. May you be equipped for greater leadership and may your passion for Jesus and His church be reignited as we respond to Christ’s call to reach our potential.

“Zion is calling me to a higher place of praise; To stand upon the mountain and to magnify His name.

To tell all the people of every nation that He reigns.

Zion is calling me to a higher place of praise.”

Blessings and Love Always!

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BISHOP VASHTI MURPHY MCKENZIE Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie serves as the 117th elected and consecrated bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. Her historic election in the year 2000 represents the first time in the over 200-year history of the AME Church, a woman had obtained the level of Episcopal office. The firsts continue as she served as the first woman President of the Council of Bishops, Chair of the General Conference Commission and was the first woman Host Bishop for the 49th Session of the General Conference of the AME Church in June 2012, with more than 30,000 in attendance. Her husband, Dr. Stanley McKenzie serves with her as Episcopal Supervisor.

Currently, she is honored to serve as the presiding prelate of the 10th Episcopal District, where she provides leadership to all of the AME Churches in the entire state of Texas. She exercises ministry and administrative responsibilities for over 200 churches. This includes Paul Quinn College, a 140 year-old liberal arts historically black college where she serves as the vice-chairwoman. In the past four years, $8.5 millions dollars have been contributed from philanthropic donors to undergird the Work College Program, We Over Me Farm and a new dormitory. She is also the founder and chair of 10th Future Inc., a 501c3 non-profit that gives scholarships to students and grants for local church and community service projects.

The 10th Future Inc. Annual Golf Tournament has raised over $200,000 for special projects in Texas.

Bishop McKenzie was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve on the inaugural President’s Advisory Council of the White House Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. She recently was invited to preach at the annual White House Easter Prayer Breakfast at the invitation of President Obama.

Bishop McKenzie is the author of five books. The first two, Not Without A Struggle and Strength in the Struggle are concerned with leadership and professional growth for women. Journey to the Well helps women seek new directions for personal growth and transformation following the footsteps of the Biblical Samaritan woman. Her book, Swapping Housewives, tells the stories of Rachel, Jacob and Leah and shares the 21st century implications for married and unmarried love. A revised updated version of Not Without A Struggle was released in 2012. In 2013 her newest book Those Sisters Can Preach! was released. It includes 22 sermons as pearls of wisdom from nationally known preachers who happen to be women.

Bishop McKenzie, well known as an electrifying preacher, has been honored for her leadership, community service, and outstanding achievements by a number of diverse civic, educational, business, and governmental organizations and leaders. She was named in 2015 by Huffington Post as one of the 50 most powerful women religious leaders in the world.

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Reverend Peter J. Bellini Peter J. Bellini is Associate Professor of Evangelization in the Heisel Chair and Director of Non-Degree Programs at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH. He received his PhD from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, KY. Dr. Bellini teaches in the areas of missiology, evangelization, church renewal, global Christianity, interreligious and intercultural encounter, and urban studies. His special interests are renewal movements, prayer movements, discipleship, church planting, church turnarounds,

postmodernism and philosophical theology, specifically the intersection of ontology, epistemology and missional theology. He is an ordained Elder in the West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church and has served in urban ministry for over 25 years. Dr. Bellini is the author of Truth Therapy: Renewing Your Mind with the Word of God (Xulon, 2010), Participation: Epistemology and Mission Theology (Emeth, 2011) and Truth Therapy: Expanded Edition (Wipf and Stock, 2015).

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Reverend Julian Pridgen Reverend Julian Pridgen is a product of Whiteville, North Carolina, the youngest of three children born to Julian Johnson and Esther Singletary Pridgen. After graduating from Whiteville High School Pastor Pridgen joined the United States Marine Corps and remained on active duty until retirement. Over the years, his love for education has lead him to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree (Sociology) from Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC; a Master of Arts degree (Human Resources Training and Development) from Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri and a Master of Divinity degree from Duke University Divinity School, Durham, NC.

As for his ministry life, Pridgen has been a licensed preacher in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church since 1992 and has served churches in Memphis Tennessee, Mississippi and North Carolina. Since returning to the State of North Carolina Reverend Pridgen has pastored Little Zion and Saint Augustus both of the New Bern District, North Carolina Conference. In November of 2018 Pridgen was appointed the pastor of the Saint Mark church in Durham, Central North Carolina Conference. Pridgen is also an employee of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina were he serves as a Ministry Coordinator for the Duke Divinity School, Duke Youth Academy and as team member for the Thriving In Ministry Program.

Reverend Pridgen’s past and current board affiliations include: Member of the Housing Authority Board; Lenoir Science, Technology Engineering, and Mathematics Design Team Member and Executive Committee; Duke Divinity School National Alumni Council; Common Ground Community Garden of Eastern North Carolina Inc; Kinston Community Health Center Advocacy Committee; Board member of the Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham; and a Health Equity Advocate Liaison (H.E.A.L), an initiative between Duke University Medicine and the North Carolina AME Zion Church to address decreasing health disparities for African Americans.

Reverend Julian Pridgen is married to Mrs. Deborah Register Pridgen and their union has produced two fascinating and gifted children Julian II and Christian Pridgen.

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Thursday, October 15th

THURSDAY SCHEDULE 9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m.

Morning Exercise

9:10 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Devotional Period

Mrs. Hope Pickens Presiding Elder Scot C. Moore

Welcome / Program Review 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Dean and Co-Dean

Opening Session: ”THE FREEDOM CHURCH: A Movement Empowered By

The Holy Spirit; Strengthening Our Fellowship…”

Bishop W. Darin Moore, Presiding Prelate Mid-Atlantic Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Virtual Workshops Sessions I

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Digital Discipleship and a New Norm

Dr. Brian S. Relford

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The Freedom Church Open for Business

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Virtual Fellowship And Community Outreach

Rev. Brandon Praileau

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Clearing Church Clutter: Retaining, Retrieving, Recycling and Rejecting

Rev. Alyce W. Johnson

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Your Black Life Matters: Healthy in Body, Mind, and Spirit

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Leading Through A Pandemic: Dealing with Disruption

Dr. Ronald Nathan

Dr. Heath L. Cheek Rev. D’Andre James Daniels

12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Afternoon Plenary – “The Holy Spirit and Methodism” Dr. Peter Bellini Associate Professor of Evangelism United Theological Seminary, Dayton, OH

1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Q&A

Facilitator: Presiding Elder Dina Martin

2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Episcopal Remarks / Adjournment

4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Sexual Harassment Video Presentation (Persons should have pre-registered for this session)

7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Evening Worship

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Thursday, October 15th

THURSDAY NIGHT WORSHIP SERVICE Rev. Dr. Frances Toni Draper, Worship Leader Call to Worship Psalmist – K. J. Scriven Scripture – Rev. Rebecca Stitt Prayer – Rev. Samuel Warren Introduction of the Preacher

Bishop W. Darin Moore, Presiding Prelate Mid-Atlantic Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Psalmist - K. J. Scriven Evening Message Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie Presiding Prelate, 10th Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Church Invitation to Christian Discipleship Offering – Rev. Dr. Timothy L. Freeman Benediction Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie

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Friday, October 16th

FRIDAY SCHEDULE 9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m.

Morning Exercise

9:10 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Devotional Period

Mrs. Hope Pickens Rev. Jacqueline Dewberry

Greetings / Announcements 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Virtual Workshops Sessions II

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Preaching in the Midst of a Pandemic

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Ministry Marriages: Cultivating a Healthy Home

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We’re Better Together: Building Effective Intergenerational Ministries

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The Virtual Worship Experience: Reaching Wider While Growing Deeper Rev. Milton A. Williams, Jr.

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Dealing With Separation, Loss, Isolation and Anxiety

10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

REFRESHING BREAK

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Virtual Workshops Sessions III

Rev. Nathaniel Cox Rev. & Mrs. Scot C. Moore Nicole and Nikiah Kerr Rev. Dr. Sandi B. Hutchinson

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Think-Tank: Church NEXT: A Post Pandemic Ministry

Dr. Timothy L. Freeman Rev. Alanna Thomas Mr. Dominique Turner Rev. Glen Grayson Ms. Alexxis Hutchinson (Moderator: Rev. Dr. Jonathon Counts)

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The Challenges of Staying Connected with Our Seniors

Mrs. Marjorie Kinard

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Zion Votes: Project 100 and GOTV

Rev. Dr. Tina Nelson

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Utilizing Social Media and Technology for Impactful Ministry

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How Does Your Soul Prosper?: Class Leaders and Small Group Discipleship

Rev. Kaloma Smith Rev. Crystal V. Lowe

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By The Spirit; Empowered By The Holy Spirit; Strengthening

Friday, October 16th

12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Afternoon Plenary – “The Holy Spirit and Methodism” Dr. Peter Bellini Associate Professor of Evangelism United Theological Seminary, Dayton, OH

1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Q&A

2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Episcopal Remarks / Adjournment

7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Evening Worship Rev. Dr. Julian Pridgen, Preacher Saint Mark AME Zion Durham, NC

Facilitator - Rev. Dr. Vanessa Hicks

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Friday, October 16th

FRIDAY NIGHT WORSHIP SERVICE Rev. Kenneth Zollicofer, Worship Leader

Call to Worship Psalmist – Latice Crawford Scripture – Rev. Reginald Jones Prayer – Rev. William Hogans

Introduction of the Preacher Bishop W. Darin Moore, Presiding Prelate Mid-Atlantic Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Psalmist – Latice Crawford Evening Message Rev. Julian Pridgen Pastor, Saint Mark AME Zion, Durham, NC Invitation to Christian Discipleship Offering – Rev. LeCounte Nedab

Benediction Rev. Julian Pridgen

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Saturday, October 17th

SATURDAY SCHEDULE 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. −

Clergy Session

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Lay Council Session

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WHOMS Session

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CED Session

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Children’s Breakout

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Youth Breakout

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Young Adult Breakout

Exercise

Mrs. Hope Pickens

Devotional Period

Rev. Yolanda Buck

Virtual Workshops Sessions IV Bishop W. Darin Moore Presiding Prelate, Mid-Atlantic Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Mrs. Katherine Burrell & District Directors Mrs. Robin Dunkins

Ms. Ashley Charles & Rev. Patrick Barrett Dr. Michele Searles, Mrs. Ellen Ike & Mrs. Unique Faulkner Ms. Alexxis Hutchinson Mrs. Maggie Cox

11:30 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.

Devotional Period

11:45 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Closing Worship Service Bishop W. Darin Moore, Preaching Presiding Prelate, Mid-Atlantic Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

Rev. Yolanda Buck

Episcopal Remarks / Adjournment

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Saturday, October 17th

CLOSING WORSHIP SERVICE Rev. Dr. Myrtle Bowen, Worship Leader

Call to Worship Mid Atlantic Choir Scripture – Rev. Lawrence Spann Prayer – Rev. Dr. Vanessa Hicks Introduction of the Preacher

Rev. Adolphus Young, Jr.

Mid Atlantic Choir

Closing Message Bishop W. Darin Moore, Presiding Prelate Mid-Atlantic Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

Invitation to Christian Discipleship Offering Rev. Dr. Joseph Lamb

Benediction Bishop W. Darin Moore, Presiding Prelate

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Workshop Title: Digital Discipleship and a New Normal Date: Thursday, October 15, 2020 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Location: Virtual Room to be assigned later Instructor: Rev. Dr. Brian Relford Instructors E-mail address: dr.brelford@unionwesleyamez.org

Overview of Class This class is designed to address some of the reservations churches have when it comes to technology and how our response influences our success or failure when it comes to digital discipleship. It is our hope that by addressing our hesitations when it comes to technology, we will be more inspired to embrace technology as a new tool or opportunity to make disciples of Jesus Christ in this new normal.

We will look at creative things we can do with technology in this day and time of quarantine and beyond this pandemic, that will help us reach further in our discipleship as we reach the world for Christ.

Goals and learning objectives for the course: To examine three common responses to change and how each impacts our future Brief analysis of Noah as an example of how to deal with change Examine how technology changing how we do ministry Share some practical ways that technology can be used in discipleship Supplemental reading/ bibliography: Leonard Sweet, Soul Tsunami Adam Thomas, Digital Discipleship, Real Christianity in a Virtual World Thom S. Rainer, The Post Quarantine Church

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Workshop Title: Virtual Fellowship and Community Outreach Date: Thursday, October 15, 2020 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Location: Virtual Room to be assigned later Instructor: Rev. Brandon Praileau Instructors E-mail address: bpraileau1@gmail.com

Description: This workshop will encourage and empower clergy and congregations to engage

communities as they reimagine ministry and outreach through virtual fellowship. Participants will gain information crucial to creating virtual communities and developing strategic plans to implement new community outreach strategies.

Goals and Learning Objectives for the course: Define missional ministry as it relates to community outreach Identify methods of virtual reach that can be used by local churches of any size Begin to develop a strategic community outreach plan, identifying community needs and community partners.

Supplemental reading/ bibliography:

“From The Steeple To The Street”: Innovating Mission & Ministry through Fresh Expressions of Church – Dr. Travis Collins “The Dangerous Act of Worship”: Living God’s Call to Justice – Mark Labberton “The Post Quarantine Church”: Six Urgent Challenges & Opportunities That Will Determine The Future of Your Congregation – Thom S. Rainer “Ministry To The Avatars”: Building A Real Church in a Virtual World – Rev. Dr. Jerold A. Garber

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Workshop Title: Clearing Church Clutter: Retaining, Retrieving, Recycling and Rejecting Date: Thursday, October 15, 2020 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Location: Virtual Room to be assigned later Instructor: Rev. Alyce Walker Johnson Instructors E-mail address: camezpastor@gmail.com Preliminary Description: This workshop is designed to help local church leaders understand the forces driving change in the local church, adopt criteria for assessing local church ministry effectiveness and embrace a meaningful approach to affirm their own church’s MOST essential ministry components.

Rationale: The continued decline in church attendance and membership in mainline Protestant churches along with recent events (a global public health crisis, a severe economic downturn, cries for justice and police accountability and the looming presidential election) continue to challenge local churches to rethink what it means to be the church.

As we contemplate a return to “brick and mortar,” we know that we cannot simply go back to what we were doing prior to March 2020. Every congregation will do well to assess every aspect of its preCOVID-19 ministry and ask some tough questions. As we do so, we will inevitably have activities and programs that we will RETAIN, some we will need to REVIVE, others that will need to be REWORKED and finally, those who we must RETIRE!

…For the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head —Christ—from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.

Ephesians 4:12-16 (NRSV)

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Workshop Title: Your Black Life Matters: Healthy in Body, Mind, and Spirit Date: Thursday, October 15, 2020 Time: 11:10 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Instructor: Rev. Dr. Heath L. Cheek Instructor's Email address: Healthel7@hotmail.com Location: Virtual room TBA Course Overview: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the world three fold, physically, mentally and spiritually. Black lives have been impacted more than any other ethnic group with not only the effects of the COVID pandemic economically and socially but also the increase of racial insensitivity and injustices by abusive law enforcement practices and a biased judicial system that seeks to protect law enforcement over and above Black citizens. This workshop shall address the importance of Black lives mattering to Black people while striving to be healthy physically, mentally and spiritually.

Course Objective: The workshop shall explore how the medical and pharmaceutical industries within the United States historically has been extremely negligent regarding the health care of Black Americans as identified in the horrendous Tuskegee Experiment and the benefits of how healthy eating and proper exercises can heal and strengthen Black lives. The workshop shall also explore the psychological impact of the infamous Willie Lynch experiment and how the tactics suggested in this document has mentally impacted Black Americans interpersonally and relationally and how therapy and counseling can bring healing to many of these maladies. The workshop shall finally explore the impact of popular culture on the spirit of Black Americans and some suggested means that can help renew, fortify and sustain the spirit of Black Americans.

Supplemental Reading/Bibliography: “The New Jim Crow, Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness” by Michelle Alexander “Medical Apartheid, The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present” by Harriet A. Washington “Vaccines Are Dangerous, A Warning to the Black Community” by Curtis Cost “Black On Black Violence” by Amos N. Wilson “UnLynched, An Economic Empowerment Doctrine for African Americans” by LaKesha Womack

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Workshop Title: Preaching in the Midst of a Pandemic Date: Friday, October 16, 2020 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 p.m.

Instructor: Rev. Nathaniel B. Cox Instructor's Email address: ncoxministries@gmail.com Location: Virtual room TBA Course overview: This workshop will explore sermon preparation, delivery and rhetorical leadership through preaching. The tridemic of COVID-19, racism, and political/economic crisis has not changed our call. As preachers we are called to proclaim the glorious gospel of the Lord Jesus Christian.

During this session we will review fundamentals in light of our historical moment.

Key Verse: Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not

God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, it pleased God through the folly of what we preach to save those who believe.”

(1 Cor. 1: 20-21) Preparation

Clearing our Hermeneutical Lenses

Proclamation

A Homiletic that Serves the Present Age

Pastoral Preaching

Exercising Rhetorical Leadership through the Pulpit

Suggested Resources

Thomas A. Frank. How to Preach a Dangerous Sermon. Nashville, TN Abingdon Press, 2018 Buechner Frederick. Telling the Truth: The Gospel as Tragedy, Comedy, and Fairy Tale. San Francisco, CA. Harper & Row, 1977 Allen O. Wesley. Preaching in the Era of Trump. Saint Louis, Missouri. Chalice Press, 2017

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Workshop Title: We’re Better Together: Building Effective Intergenerational Ministries Date: Friday, October 16, 2020 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 p.m.

Instructor: Nicole Kerr & Nikiah Kerr Instructor's Email address: nicolek20@yahoo.com & nikek97@yahoo.com Location: Virtual room TBA Course Overview: “Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” (H. Ford) Our church membership is comprised of a vast range of ages, talents and spiritual gifts. These diverse elements are essential to the formation of an intergenerational culture within the kingdom of God. This workshop will address common challenges and provide practical tips for building effective intergenerational ministries.

Goals & Objectives: Discuss the necessity of intergenerational ministry ü Highlight the common challenges of intergenerational ministry ü Identify strategies for building effective intergenerational ministry Supplemental Reading/Bibliography: Ephesians 4:1-16, Holy Bible Psalm 145:4, Holy Bible Titus 2:1-8, Holy Bible Holly Catterton Allen, Christine Lawton Ross, Intergenerational Christian Formation Bringing The

Whole Church Together In Ministry, Community & Worship

https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/articles/intergenerational-ministry-beyond-therhetoric https://www.genonministries.org/pages/intergenerational-ministry-all-aboutintergenerationalministry https://www.google.com/amp/s/au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/5-benefitsconsidering-youthministry-intergenerational-ministry/%3famp https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/why-thechurch-needsintergenerational-friendships/%3famp https://goodfaithmedia.org/what-the-bible-says-about-intergenerationalministry-cms-23671/

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Workshop Title: Dealing With Separation, Loss, Isolation and Anxiety Date: Friday, October 16, 2020 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 p.m.

Instructor: Dr. Sandi B. Hutchinson Instructor's Email address: Sandibible101@aol.com This recent season of COVID has caused many to experience feelings of helplessness and despair that result from Separation, Loss, Isolation, and Anxiety. Biblically, we find that these experiences are not new to this present age. This workshop will provide spiritual insight into navigating life’s circumstances with the promises of God as we allow the Holy Spirit to move in redeeming our losses, suffering, and pain. While we are aware that sometimes clinical intervention may be a necessary toward healing, we embrace the power of God to lead us in finding assurances of hope in securing our future through His Word and the manifestation and operation of the Holy Spirit. This workshop seeks to be a conduit to restoration in healing broken spaces guided by the work of the Holy Spirit.

Goals and Learning Objectives: To understand natural feelings that occur as a result of Separation, Loss, Isolation, and Anxiety To provide Spiritual Insight into many of life’s circumstances To teach how the Holy Spirit can empower and guide us through times of difficulty and despair to restoration and healing as we move toward our future Resources:

God’s Power to Help Hurting People by Colleen Birchett Walking on Water by Tommy Nelson Through the Eyes of a Lion by Levi Lusko Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman The Holy Bible Old Testament Scripture: Psalm 42: 5 (NIV)

Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. New Testament Scripture: Romans 15:13 (NIV)

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Workshop Title: The Challenges of Staying Connected with Our Seniors Date: Friday, October 16, 2020 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Instructor: Mrs. Marjorie Kinard Instructor's Email address: MaKinard@hotmail.com Description The aim of this course is to discuss issues related to elderly seniors in our AME Zion Churches.

Expectations and Goals Participants will leave this session ready to engage the elderly and be prepared to promote positive, relevant activities to minister to the largest population in our church-wide organization by: I

Defining and identifying “seniors” Dispelling negative myths about the elderly Reflecting how “seasoned citizens” are treated in our churches Preparing action plans to minister to seniors in our churches II Rethinking senior ministry programs and strategies for: Involving Developing Creating programs with seniors III Assuring that seniors are connected and effective participants in our digital world

Bibliography

3 Ways to Engage the Older Generation in Ministry, Ryan Hearn Senior Adult Ministry Programs Ideas, Cindy Martin Discipleship Ministries: 48 Older Adults Ministry Ideas, Adapted from Graying in the Church, Richard H. Gentzler

The Elderly in the Church, Ezra Taft Benson Shut Down the Bus Tours: What Older Church Members Should Really Be Doing, Carey Niuewhof The Church and it’s Elderly Members, Harvey Kickover

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Workshop Title: Zion Votes: Project 100 and GOTV Date: Friday, October 16, 2020 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Instructor: Rev. Dr. Tina Nelson Instructor's Email address: Tinasnelson@msn.com Description: To say that the 2020 General Election is the most important election in our lifetime is an understatement. Not only is the Presidential candidate on the ballot, but also members of Congress, judicial appointments, law enforcement, and important local referendum in your cities, counties and states. This session will focus on the Zion Votes Project 100 Initiative, voter education information, mail-in and early voting, and strategies on getting people to the polls.

Project 100 Goal of Project 100 Purpose of Project 100 - Voting is “D.E.E.P.” Define, Educate, Empower and Protect Participation in Project 100 2020 Election What’s at stake – “The Players” What’s at stake – “The Legislation” Voting in the Election Voter Engagement Activities Participate in a voter documentary and videos Share voting information at District-wide meetings – Missionary Mass, Lay Council, CED, Super Saturday Hold Town Hall meetings Coordinate Candidate Forums Register people at food distribution events Include voter information, candidate information, etc. in food bags and other church distributions Training session on completing mail in/absentee ballots Host voter education sessions

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Workshop Title: How Does Your Soul Prosper? Class Leaders and Small Group Discipleship Date: Friday, October 16, 2020 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Instructor: Rev. Crystal V. Lowe Instructor’s E-mail address: valina7@verizon.net

Introductory paragraph/Course overview: As our mission is the Great Commission, it is vital that we continue to sharpen our tools for effective, vibrant and healthy ministries in unprecedented times.

This workshop explores the critical role class leaders and small group discipleship play in strengthening the life of the believer. The primary focus is in helping students identify key components of small group ministry and how to promote growth through meaningful fellowship. Through practical exercises and group participation students are able to engage various discipleship methods in preparation for ministry to others.

Goals and learning objectives for the course: To present an overview of class leaders and small group discipleship To engage students in identifying at least two key components of small group ministry To provide practical application in the use of class leaders and small group discipleship to promote growth through meaningful fellowship

Supplemental reading/ bibliography: Huggins, Rev. Dr. Evalina. The Work and Ministry of Class Leaders: A Historical and Contemporary Perspective. Mid-Atlantic Episcopal District.

Schnase, Robert. Five Practices of Fruitful Living. Abingdon Press, 2010.

Thompson, Andrew C. The Means of Grace: Traditioned Practice in Today’s World. SEEDBED Publishing, 2015.

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Workshop Title: Sheep Make Sheep: Strengthening Our Fellowship by Feeding His Sheep Date: Saturday, October 17, 2020 Time: 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Instructor: Katherine Burrell Instructor’s email address: katherineburrell@yahoo.com Scripture: John 21:15-17

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” A second time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Tend my sheep.” He said to him the third time, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter felt hurt because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” And he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep.”

Focus: Through an interactive presentation, we will show that by feeding His Sheep, we are not only “Fellowshipping” with each other but we are, more importantly, also serving others through evangelism. Even as Laity, “our calling or vocation is to witness in Word, deed and presence to the tidings of salvation,” for we are called to reach out for others to “Come with Us to Christ.”

Goal and learning objective for the course:

To show how fellowshipping is not just a social construct but a spiritual tool for evangelism To give the laity new insights into their role in making disciples for church growth and development Supplemental Reading Bibliography The Holy Bible Logan, James C. How Great a Flame! Cotemporary Lessons from the Wesleyan Revival Walls, William J. The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church: Reality of the Black Church

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WOMEN’S HOME AND OVERSEAS MISSIONARY SOCIETY

Workshop Title: Mission Matters: Environmental Stewardship & Environmental Justice

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2020 Time: 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Instructor: Robin Dunkins Instructor’s email address: dunkins.robin@epa.gov

Description: Environmental justice is when all people, regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, have the same degree of protection from environmental and health hazards and equal access to the decision-

making process regarding environmental issues. Unfortunately, people of color, particularly African Americans, often reside in communities with air and water pollution, unsafe homes, inadequate access to healthy food, and inadequate transportation. This workshop will explore the environmental justice movement and EPA’s Office of Air Quality Planning and Standard’s approach and commitment to address these inequities.

Objectives: By the end of this workshop participants will be able to: Understand the history of the environmental justice movement Explain why environmental justice matters Identify how communities can get involved and access resources

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

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Special Thanks

Bishop W. Darin Moore Mrs. Devieta C. Moore Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie Dr. Peter Bellini Rev. Julian Pridgen All Presiding Elders Mid-Atlantic Leadership Team Rev. Dr. Evalina Huggins, Institute Dean Mr. Dominique Turner, Co-Dean Mrs. Velina Glenn, Registrar

Mr. Darin Kent, Media and Technology Director Mr. Ramon Shelton, Episcopal Director of Music Rev. Dr. Timothy L. Freeman, Treasurer Ms. Necie Chapman, Episcopal Secretary Rev. Dr. Rita J. Colbert, Administrative Elder Rev. Jibri Mayo, Graphics Rev. Alanna Thomas, Program Design All Departments

All Presenters and Worship Participants Our Entire Mid-Atlantic Family

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