2018 NJ State Ministerial Conference of the Church of God

Greetings, in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Welcome, to the New Jersey State Ministerial Conference of the Church of God,

85th Annual June Conference “Creating A Disciple Making Culture!”

“Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ.”

Colossians 1:28 ESV

Christ’s message is for everyone; so everywhere Paul and Timothy went, they brought the Good News to all who would listen. An effective presentation of the Good News includes warning and teaching. The warning is that without Christ, people are doomed to eternal separation from God. The teaching is that salvation is available through faith in Christ. As Christ works in you, tell others about him, warning and teaching them in love.

Whom do you know that needs to hear this message?

“From the very beginning, church leaders should have a clear understanding of the mission of the church.

The church does not exist to satisfy the preferences of members or cater to the demands of religious consumers. The church exists to make disciples, and a philosophy that undergirds that mission focuses the life of the church toward that end. The practical benefit of purposeful thinking encourages a straightforward and simple approach to ministry rather than a busy calendar and complex, compartmentalized approach.”Pastor Tim Brister

Let us come and be refreshed. In addition, boldly accept the challenge of evangelism in the 21st century. Our conference preacher and facilitator; Pastor Eddie Spencer IV, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Englewood, NJ has prayed and prepared for this wonderful opportunity for celebration, praise, worship and fellowship.

We eagerly welcome everyone’s participation in the Saturday Morning workshops and Afternoon Worship Service, which includes the Licensing /Ordination Ceremony.

By His Grace, let us continue, “Creating a disciple making culture” to act and react with integrity and Godliness of purpose in all we do, striving to engage each generation, to seek out and save the lost, and serve the needy.

Thank you for all your continued support, participation, and prayers.

“To God be the Glory” Let us enjoy a Spirit filled Conference.

In His Light We Serve, Pastor Warren F Mc Dowell, State Chairman

“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.”

Colossians 3:23-24 STATE OFFICERS Reverend Warren F. McDowell, Chairman Reverend Dr. Leon S. Alexander, Jr., Vice Chairman/Program Chair Recording Secretary Sister Joyce F. McCall, Corresponding Secretary Reverend Rufus D. McCall, III, Financial Secretary Reverend Dr. James H. Barnes, DD, Treasurer Reverend Melvin Farmer, Credentials Chairman

STATE MINISTRY LEADERS Brother Kevin Caldwell, Men’s Fellowship President Sister Brenda Strother, Women’s President Sunday School Superintendent Sister Dorothy Patterson, Usher’s President Reverend Rufus V. Strother, Youth President Dr. Scott O. Cumberbatch, Choir Director & Musician Brother Tyrone Barnes, State Photographer

Pastor Eddie Spencer, IV is the lead servant of the Mount Calvary Baptist Church of Englewood, NJ. In over two decades of pulpit ministry, and 11 years of pastoral ministry, Pastor Spencer is privileged to serve the body of Christ in every way possible.

Pastor Spencer is a native of Burlington, NJ, and a product of the Burlington Township school system. He has studied at The University of South Carolina and is a magna cum laude graduate of Virginia Union University with a B.A. in Religion & Philosophy. Pastor Spencer also holds a Certificate in Christian Ministry from New York Theological Seminary, Regents Park College Proclaimer’s Place of Oxford University and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Religious Leadership & Administration from NYTS. Pastor Spencer is a determined pastor, sought after evangelist, teacher and husband. He trusts the Will, Way and Word of God to guide his life and leadership.

8:30 am - 9:30 am

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

Registration: Reverend Dr. James H. Barnes, DD, Treasurer Pastor Emeritus - Orient Church of God, Jersey City, NJ

9:30 am - 9:50 am

FELLOWSHIP TIME

10:00 am - 11:30 am

WORKSHOP

Facilitator - Pastor Eddie Spencer, IV

Mount Calvary Baptist Church of Englewood, NJ

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

LUNCH

1:45 pm - 3:30 pm

AFTERNOON PRAISE & WORSHIP

Preacher - Pastor Eddie Spencer, IV

LICENSING & ORDINATION CEREMONY Officiated By the Credential Committee

Reverend Melvin Farmer, Credential Committee Chairman Pastor – New York Avenue Church of God, Atlantic City, NJ

Call to Worship................................................................................Reverend Dr. Leon S. Alexander, Jr.

Vice Chairman/Program Chair – NJSMCOCOG

Pastor - Life Abundant Church of God, Trenton, NJ

Prayer of Invocation...................................................................................... Reverend Rufus V. Strother

Pastor - Orient Avenue Church of God, Jersey City, NJ The Holy Scripture Reading..........................................................................................................................

Opening Hymn & Song of Praise.................................................. New Jersey State Fellowship Choir Intercessory Prayer..........................................................................................Reverend Dr. John H. Hall

Pastor - Elizabeth Church of God, Elizabeth, NJ

Licensing/Ordination Ceremony

Officiated by the Credential Committee Reverend Melvin Farmer, Credential Chairman Pastor – New York Avenue Church of God, Atlantic City, NJ Announcements.......................................................................................................Sister Joyce F. McCall

Correspondence Secretary - NJSMCOCOG

Offering..................................................................................Reverend Dr. James H. Barnes, Treasurer

TNJSMCOCOG & Pastor Emeritus

Pastor Emeritus - Orient Church of God, Jersey City, NJ “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom.

For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.”

Luke 6:38

Introduction of Conference Preacher.................................................. Reverend Warren F. McDowell

Chairman – NJSMCOCOG & Pastor – Prophetic Church of God, Paterson, NJ

Special Music......................................................................................New Jersey State Fellowship Choir The Word of Life.................................................................................................Pastor Eddie Spencer, IV

Mount Calvary Baptist Church of Englewood, NJ “How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!” Romans 10:14-15

Invitation to Discipleship & Rededication.................................................................................................

“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” Romans 10:9 “Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” Ephesians 6:13 Remarks.............................................................................................Reverend Dr. Leon S. Alexander, Jr.

Reverend Warren F. McDowell Benediction & Doxology.............................................................................Pastor Eddie Spencer, IV “The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel, and I will bless them.”

Numbers 6:24

COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD 13 Grant Avenue Newark, New Jersey 07112 Reverend Rufus D. McCall, III, Pastor

LIFE ABUNDANT CHURCH OF GOD 167 Mercer Street Trenton, New Jersey 08611 Reverend Dr. Leon S. Alexander, Jr., Pastor

COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD 417 West Sixth Street Plainfield, New Jersey 07060 Reverend Antonio Porter, Interim Pastor

NEW YORK AVENUE CHURCH OF GOD 711 N. New York Avenue Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Reverend Melvin D. Farmer, Pastor

ELIZABETH CHURCH OF GOD 401 Livingston Street Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206 Reverend Dr. John H. Hall, DD, Pastor

ORIENT CHURCH OF GOD 18-20 Ivy Place, Jersey City, New Jersey 07304 Reverend Rufus V. Strother, Pastor

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 753 Chestnut Street Camden, New Jersey 08103 Reverend Tyrone S. Billingsley, Th.D, Pastor

PROPHETIC CHURCH OF GOD 123-125 North 5th Street Paterson, New Jersey 07522 Reverend Warren F. McDowell, Pastor

REFORMED CHURCH OF GOD 194 12th Avenue Paterson, New Jersey 07501 Reverend Francis Tann Walker, Pastor

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