Dear Brethren,
On behalf of the Host Congregation, the Reseda Church of Christ, I express our heartfelt appreciation to all our registrants, contributors, community partners, and sponsoring churches. We are profoundly grateful for your invaluable contributions.
To our registrants, we extend our deepest gratitude for your participation and commitment to this cause. Your consistent engagement will inspire congregations that will host this event in the future to continually strive for excellence.
To our workshop Facilitators and Discussants, your contributions of time and preparation is the cornerstone of this initiative. Your willingness to share your knowledge, experience and expertise empowers our reach and impact.
To our community Partners In Purpose (PIPs). We look forward to our continued collaboration, and opportunities to work together towards our shared goals.
Lastly, to the co-sponsoring churches of the Los Angeles brotherhood, we extend our sincerest appreciation for your steadfast support and encouragement. Our commitment to a collaborative efort of working together for a common cause have been a source of strength and inspiration.
As we envision the future, let us resolve to go forth with collective eforts for increased registrations, expanded participation, and with an all-inclusive sponsorship of churches. These will be the driving force behind the success of the West Coast Forum, and for this, we will remain prayerful.
Upwards and Onward
Dr. Dewayne Winrow Reseda Church of Christ
THURSDAY
March 21, 2024
MORNING SESSION
Workshops
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preacher Forums 2
Developing A Community Centric Church
Brandon Mims
Women's Empowerment 2
Reclaiming the Vision; Women Serving in Ministry Through Vision
Nedra Jones
Youth/Children Ministries Training 2
Tenx10 Youth Ministry Summit
Dr. Chuck Hunt
Leadership Conversations 2
Speakers/ Discussants
Roundtable Discussions on Plenary Theme Lectures
Round Table 1: Discuss practical applications of God’s power to save/deliver; Purpose(s) In Saving; the practical implications of being saved by grace through faith. Facilitator: Lionel Sims
Discussants: Marshall Moultry, Vincent Hawkins, Michael Henry
Round Table 2: How should the church function as a model of Community and what such a model looks like, Ep. 2:11-19
Facilitator: Dr. Richard Price
Discussants: Isaac Sandifer, Sam Hardy, Andy Wall
Round Table 3: Reclaiming God’s Vision and design for the Sanctuary of Worship. The keys to this discussion are 1) The foundational components of true worship 2) The implications of being a fitly framed fellowship 3)The sanctuary presence of God
Facilitator: Tyson Moore
Discussants: Stan Harmon, James Webb, Greg Garrett
2:45pm - 3:30pm
Plenary Session
Leadership Succession at Greenville Avenue Church of Christ
Interviewer: Ernie Lewis
Interviewees - Shelton Gibbs III, Shelton Gibbs IV
THURSDAY March 21, 2024
UNITY CONVOCATION
PREPARING THE CHURCH FOR THE NEXT GENERATION: PROMOTING RACIAL HARMONY 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Worship Ministry Training 2
Creating an Environment that Promotes Church Growth Darron Jones
7:00pm - 7:30pm
WORSHIP CONVOCATION OF BROTHERHOOD UNITY
7:30pm - 8:00pm
No Strangers And Foreigners, But Fellow Citizens Jeff Walling 8:00pm - 8:15pm Praise Service 8:15pm - 8:45pm
Removing The Dividing Wall of Hostility, Eph. 2:13 Dr. Jerry Taylor
SATURDAY March 23, 2024
MORNING SESSION
WORKSHOPS
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Preacher Forums - 6
The Cell/ Celebration Model of Church Growth
Dr. Dewayne Winrow
Women's Empowerment - 6
Resetting the Ministry; Women Fulfilling the Ministry of Christ Camille Wilson
Youth/Children Ministries Training - 6
Child Discipleship Training - (Awana Program) Part 2
Dr. Teasa Northern and Dr. Ed Gossien
Leadership Conversations - 6
Panelists-Discussants
Round Table Discussions on Fulfilling The Mission Statement
Round Table 1: How can we effectively preach to the poor; heal broken-hearts; deliver captives, and liberate the oppressed – fulfill The Mission of Jesus
Facilitator: Jovan McCoy
Discussants: Michael Hogains, Ken Morrison, Meryvn McCurchin
Round Table 2: How does the ministry of reconciliation apply to the role of the church in the community.
Facilitator: Jimmy Hurd
Discussants: Keith Whitney, Raymond Davison, James (George) Davison
Round Table 3: How do we become more effective in making disciples of our children, teenagers, and the unchurched of the community.
Facilitator: Kenney Johnson
Discussants: Raymond Philips, Dr. Billy Curl, Jonathan Williams
1:45pm - 2:00pm
Wrap-Up
Announcements/ Appreciations
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SATURDAY March 23, 2024
BANQUET - 6:00PM
Master of Ceremonies: Al Wilson Welcome
Selections
Introduction of Speaker: Dr. Dewayne Winrow
Speaker: Dr. E.D. Seamster
President of Southwestern Christian College
Senior Minister of Light of the World COC
Hall of Fame Honorees: David Lewis, Sr.
Announcement of 2025 Forum Host: Kenny Johnson
Closing Remarks & Acknowledgements: Kenny Johnson & Dr. Dewayne Winrow
The WCPLF Hall of Fame Inductees
This honor recognizes men and women , who have been influential, exemplary, supportive in our brotherhood, and have provided leadership within the Forum , in their local geographical areas, or in the brotherhood of the Churches of Christ, over a long period of time.
This year, the following individuals were inducted into our Hall of Fame: 2023 Inductees:
1. Vincent and Kathleen Hawkins- Minister and Minister’s Wife; Mentors; Forum Contributors
2. Bernice Pitts- Pioneer Women’s leader and Minister’s Wife; Forum Contributor
3. Calvin Bowers- Posthumous- Pioneer Minister- Mentor- Church Educator
4. Johnnie L. Stevenson – Elder, Youth Leader- Mentor- Forum Participant
5. Carl C. Baccus- Pioneer Minister- Elder- Mentor
6. Tom Minor- Posthumous- Minister- Mentor- Role Model
& Myra Devore
Joe & Delphia Lett Merlon & Evelyn
Sam Jones Sr.
Joe C. Pitts Ellis Lewis Sr.
