BISHOP CHARLES E. BROWN & A LETTER FROM THE
Dear Kingdom Women of the Greater New Orleans Jurisdiction,
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
We are honored and delighted to extend a heartfelt greetings to each of you as we gather for the Greater New Orleans Jurisdiction Women's Convention. We thank God for the opportunity to come together to celebrate, encourage, and empower one another under the inspiring theme: "Kingdom Women: Fulfilling Our Calling to Transform Lives."
As Kingdom Women, you have been called for such a time as this. In a world that is constantly changing, our mission remains steadfast—to bring the light and love of Christ to those around us. Each of us has been uniquely gifted and anointed to make a difference, not only within your homes and churches but also in your communities and beyond. Our calling is not limited by age, background, or experience; it is defined by your willingness to say "yes" to God and to walk boldly in the purpose He has set before us.
This convention is a sacred opportunity to deepen our faith, strengthen our bonds, and equip ourselves to be agents of transformation. As we gather in worship, teaching, and fellowship, let us open our hearts and minds to the Holy Spirit's leading. May you be renewed, revived, and inspired to step into our divine calling with courage and conviction.
Remember, dear sisters and daughters that your influence as Kingdom Women extends far beyond what we can see. Through your prayers, your service, and your love, you have the power to change lives and impact future generations for the Kingdom of God. Together, let us embrace our role in God's great plan and commit to being vessels of His grace and truth.
God bless you Supervisor Gloria Major Brown and your excellent leadership to the women in the jurisdiction. We are also grateful for Assistant Supervisor Dr. Carmen J. Walters who is an awesome compliment to your leadership and continues to generously use her gifts for the glory of God . Evangelist , Psalmist Rosalind Jones , thank you for your anointed ministry. I know it will be evident that you have been in the presence of God .
We are praying for each of you, that you will leave this convention equipped and empowered to fulfill your calling with excellence. May the Lord bless you richly and may His favor surround you as you continue to serve Him with all your heart.
In His service,
Bishop Charles E. Brown
Lady Connie E. Brown
Greetings,
Welcome, beloved participants, to this year'sAnnual Women’s Convention, centered around the powerful theme of “Kingdom Women: Fulfilling Our Calling to Transform Lives”. As we gather in the spirit of unity and purpose, we are called to embrace our shared mission with passion and dedication.
It is with immense joy and excitement that I welcome you to our 2024 Women’s Convention. This week we gather not just as individuals, but as a collective force, ready to embrace our unique callings and unleash our potential to uplift and inspire those around us. In a world that often challenges us, we stand together empowered, resilient, and dedicated to living out our purpose. This convention is a celebration of our journeys, our stories, and our commitment to bringing about positive change in our communities and beyond. This week we will explore the powerful ways we can transform lives, not only our own but those of others, through love, service, and leadership.
Throughout our time together, we will share insights, engage in heartfelt discussions, and ignite the flame of inspiration within each other. Let us connect, share, and support one another as we embark on this transformative journey.
Thank you for being here, for your commitment to your calling, and for your readiness to make a difference. Together, we can create a ripple effect of change that resonates throughout our lives and the lives of others. My sincere gratitude to our prelate, Bishop Charles E. Brown I, our Administrative Assistants, Superintendents, Pastors, Elders, First Lady Connie E. Brown, Assistant Supervisor Dr. Carmen Walters, District Missionaries, Evangelist Missionaries, the Department of Women, saints, and friends, for your continual support of me and the Department of Women. A very special thanks to all of the great men and women of God sharing with us on this week. I am eternally grateful for our special guest in the person of Evangelist Rosalind Jones. You have taken time from your very busy schedule to minister to us and we look forward to what the Lord has laid on your heart with us in mind. Here’s to a powerful and transformative convention!
Be Blessed, Mother Gloria Major Brown
Supervisor of Women and Convention President Louisiana Greater New Orleans Jurisdiction
Rosalind Jones hails from Albuquerque, NM, where she partners in ministry with her husband, Bishop J. L’Keith Jones, the State Prelate for the New Mexico Jurisdiction. She serves as the Director of the Women’s Ministry at Metro Church COGIC and is also a Worship Leader and Senior Advisor in the Music Department. Additionally, she is the Regional Music President of the Central Region and was appointed Vice President of the International Music Department of the Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Dr. Myron Williams.
Rosalind accepted her call to ministry in July 1989 under the tutelage of Mother Charlotte Eades and other esteemed missionaries in the Illinois First Jurisdiction in Chicago, where she was born and raised. She pursued her studies at Aspen Christian College and Seminary, earning both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Ministry. In September 2009, she received an Honorary Doctorate from Hope Christian Seminary.
With over 30 years of experience in teaching and ministering the Gospel, Rosalind has traveled extensively to various conferences, workshops, and revivals throughout the United States. She is also an anointed Psalmist and recording artist, having released two independent music projects under her own label, RoJo Music. Her current single, "Release Your Victory," is available on all digital platforms. When she ministers, it is evident that she has been in the presence of the Lord. Her guiding principle is to follow wherever the Lord leads, believing that only what is done for Christ will last.
LOUISIANAGREATER NEW ORLEANS JURISDICTION
23rdANNUALWOMEN’S CONVENTION
CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST
PRESIDING
Lady Dr. Connie E. Brown, Jurisdictional Marshal
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2024
CONVENTION THEME:
“Kingdom Women: Fulfilling Our Calling To Transform Lives” - John 9:4 (KJV)
7:00P.M. Call to Worship
Invocation ..........................................................................................................Missionary Chicola Williams
Scripture Reading......................................................St.John 9:1-4..........................Missionary Erny McCray
Opening Ceremony Banner March ofAuxiliaries
Melody of Praise......................................................................................................Missionary Bridget Harris Guest Psalmist
Greetings and Acknowledgement of Guests...............................................District Missionary Ivory Delaney Music Ministry..............................................................Louisiana Greater New Orleans Jurisdiction Chorale
The Ministry of Giving..............................................................................District Missionary Sandra Carroll Department of Women Finance Committee
Observations & Announcements..........................................................................Missionary Rose McDonald
Introduction of Speaker........................................................................................Mother Gloria Major Brown Jurisdictional Supervisor, Department of Women
Sermonic Solo..........................................................................................................Missionary Bridget Harris
Guest Psalmist
The Word of God..............................................................................Evangelist Missionary Rosalind S. Jones Metro Church COGIC, New Mexico Jurisdiction Albuquerque, NM
The Call to Discipleship.......................................................................District Missionary Dorothy Jefferson
Adjourn Until Morning Worship
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23rdANNUALWOMEN’S CONVENTION CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST PRESIDING
District Missionary Sandra Carroll
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2024 MORNING SERVICE
CONVENTION THEME:
“Kingdom Women: Fulfilling Our Calling to Transform Lives”- John 9:4 (KJV)
Morning Manna 9:30A.M. - 9:55A.M. ORDER OF WORSHIP Annual Women’s Day Service
10:00 A.M. Call to Worship
Invocation...................................................................................................Evangelist Missionary Margaret Bryant
Melody of Praise.......................................................................................................................LGNOJ Praise Team
Scripture Reading......................................Philippians 2:12-13..............................................Lady Shawanda Silas
Focus : WOMEN EMPOWERMENT SESSION
● Speaker 1: Empowered by Purpose.................................................................................Lady Dr. Connie Brown
● Speaker 2: Walking In Authority...................................................................Assistant Supv. Dr. Carmen Walters
● Speaker 3: Transforming Through Service...............................................................Missionary Rose McDonald Evangelist Missionary Margaret Bryant
The Ministry of Giving.........................................................................Department of Women Finance Committee
Closing Exhortations & Words of Wisdom..................................................................Mother Gloria Major Brown
Jurisdictional Supervisor, Department of Women
Lunch With the Supervisor
Missionary Kimberly Randolph andAssistant Supervisor Dr. Carmen Walter
District Missionary Ivory Delaney, District Missionary Dorothy Jefferson, District Missionary Sandra Carroll
Adjourn Until Night Worship
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23rdANNUALWOMEN’S CONVENTION
CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST EARLY EVENING SESSION
PRESIDINGMARKETING & NETWORKING BEST PRACTICES
6:00 P.M.- 6:45 P.M. APANEL DISCUSSION
7:00 P.M. -7:45 P.M. Women In Ministry:
“Kingdom Women: Fulfilling Our Calling to Transform Lives”- John 9:4 (KJV)
APanel of Seasoned Women in Ministry Sharing Their Experiences, Challenges and Victories.
Moderator
Sister, Taeshaun H. Walters, MPH, CLC, CHT, DOULA
Panel Guests
District Missionary Sandra Carroll, LadyAmy Morgan, and First Lady, Evangelist Susan King
Questions &Answers
Invocation
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23rdANNUALWOMEN’S CONVENTION CHURCH OFGOD IN CHRIST
PRESIDING
Evangelist Missionary Margaret Bryant
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2024
8:00 P.M.
CONVENTION THEME:
“Kingdom Women: Fulfilling Our Calling to Transform Lives”- John 9:4 (KJV)
Call to Worship
Missionary Gilda Moore
Scripture Reading……….............................................Psalm 8:1-9............................................Missionary Jeanine Dem
Melody of Praise................................................................................................................................LGNOJ Praise Team
Greetings and Acknowledgement of Guests..........................................................District Missionary Dorothy Jefferson
Music Ministry................................................................................Louisiana Greater New Orleans Jurisdiction Chorale
The Ministry of Giving...............................................................................................District Missionary Sandra Carroll and Women’s Department Finance Committee
Love Shower Offering
Mother Gloria Major Brown, Jurisdictional Supervisor of Department of Women
Observations & Announcements...........................................................................................Missionary Rose McDonald
Presentation of the Supervisor............................................................................................... ....Lady Dr. Connie Brown
Sermonic Solo..................................................................................................................................Sister Sherrie Grindle
The Word of God..................................................................................................................Mother Gloria Major Brown Jurisdictional Supervisor, Department of Women
The Call to Discipleship.....................................................................................................................Dr. Carmen Walters Assistant Supervisor, Department of Women
Adjourn Until Morning Worship
LOUISIANA
GREATER NEW ORLEANS JURISDICTION
23rdANNUALWOMEN’S CONVENTION CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST
PRESIDING
Lady Dr. Connie E. Brown, Jurisdictional Marshal
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2024 MORNING SERVICE
Morning Manna 9:30 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.
CONVENTION THEME
“Kingdom Women: Fulfilling Our Calling to Transform Lives”- John 9:4 (KJV)
Call to Worship
Invocation ......................................................................................................Missionary Gail Quillen
Melody of Praise..................................................................................................LGNOJ Praise Team
Scripture Reading.....................................Galatians 6:1-5...................................Sister Lenora Brown
Focus : Women Empowerment Session What's Your Vision?
The Vision will Become a Reality (Vision Boards Representing Your Calling)
Let’s Talk with the Supervisor...............................................Evangelist Missionary Margaret Bryant
Closing Exhortations & Words of Wisdom….........................................Mother Gloria Major Brown Jurisdictional Supervisor, Department of Women
The Ministry of Giving......................................................Women’s Department Finance Committee
Outreach and Community Engagement Project
Missionary Rose McDonald and Missionary Margaret Bryant New Orleans Mission
Adjourn Until Night Worship
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23rdANNUALWOMEN’S CONVENTION
CHURCH OFGOD IN CHRIST
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2024
EARLYEVENING SESSION
7:00 p.m. -7:55 p.m.
“Kingdom Women: Fulfilling Our Calling to Transform Lives”- John 9:4 (KJV)
APANEL DISCUSSION
Men In Ministry:
ADiscussion Panel of Male Ministry Leaders Addressing Mental Health Challenges
Moderator
Lady Dr. Connie Brown
Panel Guests
Administrative Assistant Ronnie Crockett, Administrative Assistant Michael Grant,
Administrative Assistant Earl Short, Pastor ChristopherA. Moore Sr., Pastor Michael Silas, & Pastor John Morgan
Questions &Answers
LOUISIANAGREATER NEW ORLEANS JURISDICTION
23rdANNUALWOMEN’S CONVENTION CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST
PRESIDING
Assistance Supervisor Mother Carmen Walters Jurisdictional Marshal
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2024 8:00 P.M.
CONVENTION THEME:
“Kingdom Women: Fulfilling Our Calling to Transform Lives”- John 9:4 (KJV)
Call to Worship
Invocation.............................................................................................................................Missionary Lora Cotton
Scripture Reading.........................................St. John 6:28-29....................................Missionary Stefanie Jefferson
Melody of Praise.......................................................................................................................LGNOJ Praise Team
Greetings and Acknowledgement of Guests..............................................................Lady Shaamon Burton-Moore
Music Ministry.......................................................................Louisiana Greater New Orleans Jurisdiction Chorale
Closing Exhortations & Words of Wisdom..................................................................Mother Gloria Major Brown Jurisdictional Supervisor, Department of Women
The Ministry of Giving..............................................................................................Superintendent Michael Grant Administrative Assistant
Observations & Announcements...................................................................................Missionary Rose McDonald
Presentation of the Bishop......................................................................................Superintendent Ronnie Crockett Administrative Assistant
Sermonic Solo................................................................................................................ .......Sister Sherrie Grindle
The Word of God...............................................................................................................Bishop Charles E. Brown
Prelate, f Louisiana Greater New Orleans Jurisdiction
Call to Discipleship
Furl the Banner
Women’s Convention 2024
“Kingdom Women Fulfilling Our Calling to Transform Lives”- John 9:4 (KJV)
Benediction
Kimberly Randolph
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CALENDAR PROGRAM
AMY MORGAN
AMY MORGAN
LESLIE PINKNEY
MARILYN & DALE
JACKSON SHANTELLA BEAN
TYRESHA SMITH MARIAN MATHIS
DEIDRE HUGGINS EARLANDRYA
WASHINGTON LATOYA DEAN SMITH
VERNETTA SHERRARD FELISHA BELL DABRAILON SMITH
JOHN MORGAN
TEREA FORD
JACOLBY
WASHINGTON
CLARINDA WHITLEY
DEIDE HUGGINS MEKA EDWARDS
ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR CARMEN WALTERS
TAESHAUN WALTERS
TIERRA WALTERS CARMEN WALTERS
EVANGELIST MARGARET BRYANT
PAT BATTLES
LENZY BRYANT III
PROPHETESS BRENDA SPEED
BRENDA ROBINSON
DERRICK BRYANT
NICOLE BRYANT RACHALIN HARRIS
RENARD JETT BRENDA JETT
TENISHA LESANE GREGORY BROOKS
ROSILAND BRYANT QUANTINA BROOKS
REGINALD FELICIA BRYANT SHANTINA BROOKS
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CALENDAR PROGRAM
MOTHER GLORIA BROWN
DR. YVONNE MAJOR PASTOR TODD MAJOR LADY SHERRIE MAJOR
PASTOR RECASNER LUEBERTHA WILEY REGINALD MAJOR
REGINE MAJOR
MS. BELL
MITCH MAJOR
DR. DALTON
RICKEY ALCORN
BUFFY MAJOR KENISHA MARTIN
MS. VINCENT TYIST DEQUIRE
STACIE DUPRE CALEB DUPRE
DR. MIMS TONI CHARLES
SUPT. JESSIE BATES KIERRA CLARK
SHIRLEY GARDNER SONYA MENYON
MISSIONARY ROSE MCDONALD
DOROTHY PITTS
JUANITA VIDATO
CURTIS WATTS PATRICIA JACKSON
JENNIFER SOLOMON DWAYNE MERRIDY
LADY CONNIE E. BROWN
ALISHA WILLIAMS
2024 CONVENTION COMMITEE
Convention Chair…………………………......…..……………………… Assistant Supervisor , Dr. Carmen Walters
Co-Chair…………………………..………………..………………………………...District Missionary, Dorothy Jefferson
Program and Education Workshop ………………….……….…… Assistant Supervisor , Dr. Carmen Walters, District Missionaries Sandra Carroll, Ivory Delaney, Dorothy Dantzler-Jefferson and Missionary Kimberly Randolph
Logistics and Venue Committee.......................................................... Missionary Kimberly Randolph, Assistant Supervisor , Dr. Carmen Walters
Sponsorship and Fundraising …….……….…..…….Dr. Carmen Walters, District Missy Dorothy Jefferson, District Missionaries, & First Ladies
Marketing and Communication Plans……. Lady Shaamon Burton-Moore & Missionary Jeanine Dem
Registration, and Finance Committee …………….……………………………….Missionary Kimberly Randolph, District Missionary Sandra Carroll & Missionary Rose McDonald
Outreach and Community Engagement .…Missionary Rose McDonald & Evangelist Margret Bryant
Food and Hospitality Committee ….………………..Lady Shawanda Silas, & Missionary Chicola Williams
Entertainment and Cultural Committee………. Sister Dionne Brissett & Missionary Stefanie Jefferson
Health and Wellness Committee ………………… Missionary Rhonda Glanton & Lady Shawanda Silas & Sister Georgette Albert
Technology and Audio-Visual Committee ……………….………………………Pastor Christopher A. Moore Sr. Hotel & Transportation Accommodation Committee……….. Assistant Supervisor , Dr. Carmen Walte Madame Secretary Lenore Brown & District Missionary Ivory Delaney
Networking and Social Committee ……..…. Missionary Jeanine Dem & Lady Shaamon Burton-Moore
Safety and Security Committee……………………………. Bishop Charles Brown & Deacon David Williams
