BCLFC LifeWay Program

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS: STILL TURNING THINGS AROUND!

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WELCOME I can hardly believe that we are celebrating the 25th year of Black Church Leadership and Family Conference. I have been coming to this mountain since before my children, Candace and Mark Jr., were born. They grew up coming here every year. They made friends in the preschool program that are still in their lives today. I came here first as a seminary student, then as a new pastor, then as a new father. I have come to this place during years full of celebration and in years full of sorrow. I celebrated as this conference gave me my first opportunity on a national stage. It was as we drove from BCLFC in Glorieta, New Mexico to Albuquerque that my first wife Karen felt the pain that let her know her cancer had returned, and it was another year here at Ridgecrest we knew it would likely be her last time in this place. I came here with my new wife, Brenda, just two weeks before we were married.

Here is one thing I know. God has made His powerful presence known to me each time I have come to this conference. Each experience here has refreshed me and reminded me of God’s Promise, Purpose, Power, and Passion. That is why we have chosen Isaiah 45:22 as our theme verse for this 25th year. It says: “Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth. For I am God, and there is no other.” This is a reminder to us that times may be turbulent, but God is still God all by himself! We are God’s disciples. He has promised ultimate success. He does not sleep. He is not weary. Indeed He is Still Turning Things Around!

If you are an old friend or new, welcome! I am so excited that you are here so we can celebrate together! As we gather in the mountains this week, I believe God has something amazing in store for each of us. We have prayed and planned inspirational, informative, insightful, involving, and invigorating experiences for you this week. It is our hope that you will leave this conference rested, refreshed, re-energized, revived, and ready to step up your game back home in the places and tasks to which God has called you.

Happy 25th Anniversary from the Crostons!

DR. MARK CROSTON, SR. National Director, Black Church Partnerships LifeWay Christian Resources mark.croston@lifeway.com 615.251.2216

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A BRIEF

BCLFC HISTORY

Black Church Leadership and Family Conference was originally known as Black Church Week. We started in 1993 as a place where leaders of black churches could receive training from all of the Southern Baptist Convention’s key national entities: LifeWay Christian Resources, International Mission Board, North American Mission Board, GuideStone Financial Resources, and Woman’s Missionary Union. The event was one of a summer full of special training weeks sponsored by LifeWay at the Ridgecrest and Glorieta Conference Centers. Today, Black Church Leadership and Family Conference is experiencing record attendance in this 25th year.

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SPONSORS

DR. MARK CROSTON, SR. LifeWay Christian Resources mark.croston@lifeway.com

DR. KEN WEATHERSBY SBC Executive Committee kweathersby@sbc.net

SHAWN DORROUGH GuideStone Financial Resources

GREG QUEEN International Mission Board gqueen@imb.org

DR. VALERIE CARTER Woman’s Missionary Union vcarter@wmuv.org

shawn.dorrough@guidestone.org

SAMARITAN’S PURSE ajordan@samaritan.org

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JERRY DANIEL North American Mission Board jdaniel@namb.net

MARSHAL AUSBERRY National African American Fellowship m.ausberry@naafsbc.org

PRISON FELLOWSHIP

brenda_mcgowan@pfm.org

WHAT´S

INSIDE

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GENERAL INFO

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KIDS + STUDENTS

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KEY LEADERS

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FACULTY + STAFF

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

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SPECIAL EVENTS

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CLASS SCHEDULE

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CONFERENCE TRACKS

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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

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FLOOR PLANS

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CAMPUS MAP

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EVALUATION

GENERAL

INFO

2018 BLACK CHURCH CONFERENCE T-SHIRTS T-shirts will be for sale: Monday: 6:00–9:30 p.m.

Tuesday–Thursday: 12:00–9:30 p.m. in the LifeWay Bookstore (Pritchell 1, across from Spilman Auditorium) while shirts last for $15.

Adult sizes: small, medium, large, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL. BANQUET TICKET POLICY All banquet tickets will be distributed at the Ridgecrest Front Desk in Pritchell (same location where you picked up your room key). Banquet tickets will be distributed Tuesday and Wednesday, 6:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

One ticket will be allowed per person. You must present your Ridgecrest meal plan ticket and have it punched for the banquet meal before you receive your banquet ticket. If you have not purchased a meal plan through Ridgecrest, you must purchase a single meal ticket for the banquet meal before you will receive your banquet ticket.

Please take your ticket with you to the banquet. You must have the ticket with you to gain entrance to the banquet.

CONFERENCE APP Please download the Conference App at http://e.zwoor.com/ BCLFC411 or scan this QR Code and enter conference BCLFC411.

*Weekly and daily meal tickets are available to purchase at registration desk. If you purchase a weekly meal ticket, the last meal is served at breakfast on Friday.

Nibble Nook Newly renovated! Now offering a full grill with an expanded menu in addition to ice cream!

Monday: 5:00–11:00 p.m.

Tuesday–Thursday: 12:00–2:00 p.m.; 5:00–11:00 p.m.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Please dial the Ridgecrest emergency personnel at phone extension 5600 from any house phone. From a cell phone dial 828.669.8022 and press “0”. State your exact location and nature of the emergency. In the case of an extreme medical emergency (lifethreatening) please call “911” before calling the number above. Let Ridgecrest emergency personnel know if you have called 911. Please write the name and cell phone number of someone with you on the back of your name tag.

FOOD OUTLETS Dining Hall* Breakfast: 6:45–8:00 a.m.

Lunch: 12:15–1:30 p.m.

Dinner: 5:00–6:30 p.m.

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Clouds Coffee Shop Continental-type breakfast items, salads, sandwiches, and wraps are now available in the newly renovated and expanded Clouds.

Monday: 2:00–11:00 p.m.

Tuesday–Friday: 7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.

GUIDESTONE FINANCIAL RESOURCES OFFICE Located on the conference level of Mt. Laurel. Drop by the office to schedule an appointment with Shawn Dorrough.

IMB PROGRAM OFFICE The International Mission Board program office is located on the conference level of Dogwood in Room 2C.

LIFEWAY CHRISTIAN STORE HOURS (Pritchell 1, located across from Spilman Auditorium) Monday: 6:00–9:30 p.m.

Tuesday–Thursday: 12:00–9:30 p.m.

LIFEWAY PROGRAM OFFICE HOURS The LifeWay program office is located on 1st floor of Johnson Springs Conference Center. The office is closed for morning Bible study and evening worship.

Office Hours Monday: 3:00–4:30 p.m.

Tuesday–Wednesday: 7:30–10:45 a.m.; 3:00–4:00 p.m.

Thursday: 7:30–10:45 a.m.

Friday: 7:30–9:20 a.m.

LOST AND FOUND The Registration Desk in Pritchell Hall is the only Lost and Found area.

Please take all found articles to the Registration Desk.

NAMB PROGRAM OFFICE The North American Mission Board program office is located on the conference level of Mt. Laurel in Room 2.

REGISTRATION DESK HOURS Daily: 7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.

Checkout is at 10:00 a.m. on Friday.

Electronic keys will expire shortly after 10:00 a.m.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION Nametags indicate that a guest is properly registered. Those wearing nametags will be admitted to classes and other functions of the week. Please write the name and cell phone number of someone with you on the back of your nametag.

ROOTS GIFT SHOP Visit the new gift shop on campus located across from the entrance to Dogwood and at the end of the ramp from Clouds Coffee Shop!

Daily: 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

SMILE! YOU MAY BE ON CAMERA LifeWay personnel may be audiovideo taping, and photographing this event. You may be filmed, recorded, or photographed individually or as part of an audience. By your attendance, you are granting permission to be audio-videotaped or photographed for commercial purposes.

T- SHIRT DAY WEDNESDAY! Plan to show your pride and wear your church’s t-shirt or another t-shirt with a Christian message.

WORSHIP SESSION RECORDINGS Morning Bible study, afternoon Bible teaching sessions (Woman2Woman and Man2Man), and evening worship messages will be recorded. Recordings will be available for download at lifeway.com.

KIDS & STUDENTS

Parents’ Meeting: TODAY! (7/16) Parents of children of all age groups should attend the parents’ meeting TODAY, July 16, at 6:00 p.m. in Johnson Springs 2C. Kids (Birth thru Kindergarten): The Early Childhood Building (NEW LOCATION - IVY #6-9) is provided for children, birth through COMPLETED kindergarten.

Parents may register their younger children in the front upstairs lobby of Pritchell Hall during conference registration from 3:00-5:00 p.m.

The Early Childhood Staff is ready to receive children 15 minutes prior to conferences and requests that children are picked up within 15 minutes after the conference or worship service ends.

(The Early Childhood Building is not open for events following the evening worship service.)

Early Childhood Building Schedule* Monday: 6:30–8:45 p.m.

Tuesday–Wednesday: 7:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m., 1:30-4:30 p.m., and 6:30-8:45 p.m.

Thursday: 7:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. and 6:30–8:45 p.m.

Friday: 7:45 a.m.–10:45 a.m.

Kids (1st–5th Grade): Day Camp (NEW LOCATION - IVY #10-11) is provided for children who have COMPLETED 1st–5th grade. Parents may register their children in the front upstairs lobby of Pritchell Hall during conference registration Monday from 3:00– 5:00 p.m. The Day Camp Staff is ready to receive children 15 minutes prior to the beginning of conference periods and requests that children be picked up no more than 15 minutes after the conference or worship service ends.

Day Camp will be open during evening worship.

Day Camp Schedule* Monday: 6:30-8:45 p.m.

Tuesday-Wednesday: 7:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., 1:30-4:30 p.m. and 6:30-8:45 p.m.

Thursday: 7:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and 6:30-8:45 p.m.

Friday: 7:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

Music Time Russell Andrews will lead your children’s music time on Tuesday through Thursday at 9:45–10:45 a.m.

The children’s choir will perform on Thursday at 6:45 p.m. in Spilman Auditorium. Children will be brought from Day Camp to rehearsals on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Students (6th–12 Grades): For students who have COMPLETED grades 6–12, experience Centrifuge! In addition to powerful worship every morning and evening, your students will experience small group Bible study and team-building recreation led by highly trained FUGE staffers. Afternoon track times give everyone the opportunity to participate in a favorite activity or learn something new. Every part of the day is planned and executed by our FUGE staff. Camp pastor is A.L Hollie, Youth Pastor, The Greenforest Community Baptist Church, Decatur, Georgia.

Centrifuge Schedule* Monday: 6:30–9:30 p.m. – Opening Celebration, Bible Study, Church Group Time Tuesday–Thursday: 8:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Morning Celebration, Recreation, Quiet Time/Bible Study 1:15–3:45 p.m. – Track Times 6:30–10:15 p.m. – Worship, Church Group Time, Night Life Friday: 8:15–10:45 a.m. – Bible Study, Closing Celebration

*These services are provided for your convenience. Please do not abuse it by leaving your younger children after the scheduled time. If your child is not picked up within the 15 minute time frame, you will need to pick him/her up at the LifeWay Program Office (1st Floor Johnson Springs Building).

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KEY LEADERS

EMORY BERRY Monday Evening Preacher Senior Pastor Greenforest Community Baptist Church Decatur, GA

DHATI LEWIS Tuesday Evening Preacher BLVD Director, SEND Network North American Mission Board, Alpharetta, GA

BREONUS MITCHELL Thursday Evening Preacher Lead Pastor Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church Nashville, TN

FRED LUTER Tuesday Morning Bible Exposition Leader Lead Pastor Franklin Avenue Baptist Church New Orleans, LA

HB CHARLES, JR Wednesday Evening Preacher Lead Pastor Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL

ERIC BECKHAM Wednesday Morning Bible Exposition Leader Lead Pastor Zion Baptist Church Marietta, GA

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T VAUGHN WALKER Thursday Morning Bible Exposition Leader Lead Pastor First Gethsemane Baptist Church Louisville, KY

BEVERLY SONNIER Friday Morning Bible Exposition Leader Content Editor, YOU Leadership & Adult Publishing LifeWay Christian Resources Nashville, TN

MARSHELLE WILBURN Tuesday Afternoon Woman2Woman Bible Study Leader Urban Church Planting Missionary San Francisco, CA

MICAH GAINES Wednesday Afternoon Man2Man Bible Study Leader Pastoral Assistant Consolidated Baptist Church Lexington, KY

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TARRANCE C FLOYD Tuesday Afternoon Man2Man Bible Study Leader Pastor Mt. Gilead Missionary Baptist Church Wichita, KS

INEZ COTTON Wednesday Afternoon Woman2Woman Bible Study Leader Women’s and Children’s Chaplain Baylor Scott & White Health Dallas, TX

JULIE BERRY Wednesday Women’s Fellowship Dinner Speaker First Lady Greenforest Community Baptist Church Decatur, GA

ROY COTTON, SR. Worship Auditorium Coordinator Director of African American Ministries Baptist General Convention of Texas Dallas, TX

BIANCA R. HOWARD FUGE Camp Director Children and Youth Pastor Zion Baptist Church Marietta, GA

RUSSELL M. ANDREWS Morning Praise and Worship Leader Minister of Music East End Baptist Church Suffolk, VA

VICTOR L. DAVIS, SR. Usher Coordinator Senior Pastor Bethlehem Baptist Church Richmond, VA

JOE PACE Evening Worship Leader Pastor of Worship and Arts Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL

A.L HOLLIE FUGE Camp Pastor Youth Pastor Greenforest Community Baptist Church Decatur, GA

VERNON GORDON FUGE Worship Leader Lead Pastor The Life Church Richmond, VA

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FACULY &

STAFF Alston, Shekinah: Worship Leader, Cathedral of Deliverance, Jacksonville, FL

Berry, Emory: Senior Pastor, Greenforest Community Baptist Church, Decatur, GA

Chester, James: Deacon, Greenforest Community Baptist Church, Decatur, GA

Anderson, Larry: Director of Healthy Churches, Baptist Convention of Pennsylvania/South Jersey; Senior Pastor, Great Commission Church, Philadelphia, PA

Berry, Julie: First Lady, Greenforest Community Baptist Church, Decatur, GA

Coleman, Jerome: Lead Pastor, First Baptist Church of Crestmont, Willow Grove, PA

Boles, Fredricka: HR Strategic Change Management and Global Professional, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN

Coleman, Kim: First Lady, First Baptist Church of Crestmont, Willow Grove, PA

Andrews, Russell: Minister of Music, East End Baptist Church, Suffolk, VA Aponte, Edgar: Vice President of Mobilization, International Mission Board, Richmond, VA Ausberry, Marshal: Senior Pastor, Antioch Baptist Church, Fairfax Station, VA; President, National African American Fellowship, SBC Beamon, Jeff: President of Church Consulting Services, Charlotte, NC Beckham, Eric: Lead Pastor, Zion Baptist Church, Marietta, GA Bell, Janice: Director, Customer Service, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN

Burns, Sherard: Author, Pastor, Renewing Life Church, Miami, FL

Conner, Yana: Consultant, Baptist State Convention of North Carolina; Trustee, LifeWay Christian Resources, Raleigh, NC

Canty, Kyle: SEND City Missionary/ Church Plant Catalyst for Philadelphia, North American Mission Board; Assistant Pastor, Great Commission Church, Philadelphia PA

Cotton, Inez: Women’s and Children’s Chaplain, Maternal Child Health at Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX

Carter, Valerie: Professor of Sociology, Executive Director/ Treasurer, Woman’s Missionary Union, Richmond, VA Charles, HB Jr.: Author, Lead Pastor, Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL

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Cotton, Roy Sr.: Director of African American Ministries, Baptist General Convention of Texas, Dallas, TX Croston, Brenda: Conference Speaker, Teacher, Women’s Ministry Leader, Mt. Gilead Missionary Baptist Church, Nashville, TN

Croston, Candace: Independent Social Media Manager; Owner, Give 4 Life LLC, Nashville, TN Croston, Mark: Program Director, National Director of Black and Western Church Partnerships, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN; Executive Pastor, Mt. Gilead Missionary Baptist Church, Nashville, TN Croston, Paul: Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, AV Ministry, East End Baptist Church, Suffolk, VA Daniels, Jerry: Executive Director of Missional Engagement, North American Mission Board, Alpharetta, GA Davis Sr., Victor: Pastor, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Richmond, VA Day, Byron: Senior Pastor, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Laurel, MD Dorrough, Shawn: Senior Relationship Manager, Financial Solution & Services, GuideStone, Dallas, TX Dowdy, Myles: Lead Catalyst, Missions and Ministry Team, Florida Baptist Convention, Jacksonville, FL

Edwards, Darron: Senior Pastor, United Believers Community Church, Kansas City, MO; Trustee, LifeWay Christian Resources Eichelberger, Brian: Assistant Director of Music, Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL Elliott, Dave: Events and Project Specialist, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN Evans, Michael: Author; Lead Pastor, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Mansfield, TX Figgers, Michael: Author; Chief Ministry Officer, Nations Ford Community Church, Charlotte, NC Floyd, Tarrance: Pastor, Mt. Gilead Missionary Baptist Church, Wichita, KS Fountain, Carolyn: Woman’s Mission and Ministry Coordinator, New Orleans Baptist Association, New Orleans, LA Franklin, April: Student Mobilization Associate, International Mission Board, Richmond, VA

Gaines, Micah: Pastoral Assistant, Consolidated Baptist Church, Lexington, KY Garland, Dan: Director, Church Partnerships, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN Gordon, Vernon: Recording Artist; Author; Lead Pastor, The Life Church, Richmond, VA Grant, Charles: Church Partner, Black & Urban Churches, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN Harris, Madeline: Developing Believers Consultant, Baptist Convention of Pennsylvania/South Jersey; Deaconess, Ezekiel Baptist Church, Philadelphia, PA; Trustee, LifeWay Christian Resources Henderson, Jessica: Associate General Counsel, International Mission Board, Richmond, VA Hollie, A.L: Youth Pastor, Greenforest Community Baptist Church, Decatur, GA Howard, Bianca: Children and Youth Pastor, Zion Baptist Church, Marietta, GA

Dye, Sam: Vice President of National Programs, Prison Fellowship

Freeman, Kathryn: Director of Public Policy, Christian Life Commission, Baptist General Convention of Texas, Austin, TX

Howard, Joseph: Youth Pastor, Mount Olivet Missionary Baptist Church, Rockmart, GA

Dyson, Grace: Certified Career Management Coach and Speaker, Life Design Careers, Inc.

Friday, Michael: Pastor, Union Baptist Church of Swissvale, Pittsburgh, PA

James, Jarvis: Assistant Director of Music, Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL

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Faculty & staff continued

McFarland, Allen: Lead Pastor, Calvary Evangelical Baptist Church, Portsmouth, VA

Queen, Greg: Church Mobilization, International Mission Board, Richmond, VA

McGowan, Brenda: National Director, Church and Community Engagement, Prison Fellowship

Reid, Ernest: Lead Pastor, Second Missionary Baptist Church, Chattanooga, TN

McGraw, Chris: Vice President of Sales, Church Consulting Services, Charlotte, NC

Robinson, Cecelia: Director, Jubal Arts Center, East End Baptist Church, Suffolk, VA

Mitchell, Breonus: Author; Lead Pastor, Mt. Gilead Missionary Baptist Church, Nashville, TN

Shearin, Jenee: Sisters Who Care Consultant, WMU of Virginia, Richmond, VA

Lewis, Dhati: Author; BLVD Director, SEND Network, North American Mission Board, Alpharetta, GA

Mitchell, Dennis: Executive Director, National African American Fellowship, SBC, Atlanta, GA

Singletary, Jeffery: Central Regional Catalyst, Florida Baptist Convention, Tampa, FL

Luter, Elizabeth: Conference Leader, First Lady, Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, New Orleans, LA

Mitchell, Johnson, JD: Director of Community Development, My Community Foundation, Chicago, IL

Sonnier, Beverly: Content Editor, YOU, Leadership and Adult Publishing, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN

Luter, Fred: Senior Pastor, Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, New Orleans, LA

Murray, James: Field Director, Prison Fellowship, South Carolina

Johnson, Eric: Author; Pastor, Greater Galilee Church, Louisville, KY King, Claude: Author; Discipleship Specialist, Groups Ministry, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN Landes, Cindy: Marketing Strategist, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN Lavender, Aaron: Author; Senior Pastor, Grace Baptist Church, Greater Kansas City, MO

Martin, Chris: Content Strategist, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN McCormick, Eugene: Pastor of Christian Education, Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL McCutchen, Deborah: Events Specialist, North American Mission Board, Alpharetta, GA

Pace, Joe: Author; Recording Artist; Pastor of Worship & Arts, Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL Parris, Elisha “Doogie�: Drummer, Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL Pigg, Michael: Church Partner, Black & Urban Churches, LifeWay Christian Resources, Atlanta, GA

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Stafford, Chris: Bassist, Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL Sterling, Bucas: Lead Pastor, Kettering Baptist Church, Upper Marlboro, MD Street, Arleen: International Mission Board, Richmond, VA Street, Courtney: International Mission Board, Richmond VA Surratt, Chris: Small Group and Discipleship Specialist, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN

Sutton, Gwendolyn: Freelance Writer, Vice-President of the Minnesota-Wisconsin WMU Symonette, Jerome: Lead Pastor, Restoring Grace Community Church, Fort Lauderdale, FL Taylor, Allan: Director of Christian Education and Sunday School, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN Turner, Terry: Pastor, Author, Teacher, Marriage & Family Counselor, Mesquite, TX

Watson, Beth: Event Project Coordinator, Church Partnerships, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN

Wild, Robert: Senior Director of Strategic Alliances, Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company Ft Wayne, IN

Weathersby, Ken: Vice President for Convention Advancement, Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, Nashville, TN

Williams, Delanee: Kids Ministry Specialist, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, TN

Weathersby, Kenyeta: Entrepreneur, Mt. Juliet, TN Wells, Carolyn: First Lady Emeritus, Simeon Baptist Church, Antioch, TN

Walker, T Vaughn: Professor Emeritus, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Lead Pastor, First Gethsemane Baptist Church, Louisville, KY Ward, Steven: Training Specialist, WORDsearch, Austin, TX

Wilburn, Aaliyah: Recent California Baptist University graduate, San Pablo, CA: Future Forensic Psychologist

Williams, Frank: Lead Pastor, Bronx Baptist Church and Wake Eden Baptist Church, Bronx, NY; Treasurer, National African American Fellowship, SBC Zamore, Lennox: Author; Recording Artist; Lead Pastor, Exciting Central Tampa Baptist Church, Tampa, FL For platform speakers, worship leaders, and Bible study leaders, see pages 13-15

Wilburn, Marshelle: Urban Church Planting Missionary,San Francisco, CA

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CONFERENCE

SCHEDULE

MON

JULY 16 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Black Church Life Golf Tournament Black Mountain Golf Course

6:45–8:45 p.m.

Evening Worship Emory Berry Spilman Auditorium 9:00 p.m.

Ministers & Wives Welcome Reception Rhododendron 1 A-C Sponsored by National African American Fellowship SBC

3:00 p.m.

Check in/Registration 5:00–6:30 p.m.

Dinner 6:00–6:30 p.m.

Centrifuge/Youth Parents Meeting Johnson Springs 2C 6:00–6:30 p.m.

Kids Parent Meeting Johnson Springs 2C

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TUES

JULY 17 6:15–6:45 a.m.

Praise & Worship Russell Andrews Rhododendron 1 A–C 6:45–8:00 a.m.

Breakfast 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Conference Session 1 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Conference Session 2 11:00 a.m.–12:10 p.m.

Bible Exposition Fred Luter Spilman Auditorium

12:15–1:30 p.m.

Lunch 12:15–2:00 p.m.

Black Southern Baptist Denominational Servant Network Meeting Rhododendron 3 A–B 2:00–3:00 p.m.

Man2Man Tarrance Floyd Jim Henry Auditorium 2:00–3:00 p.m.

Woman2Woman Marshelle Wilburn Rhododendron 1 A–C 3:30–5:15 p.m.

Choir Rehearsal Spilman Auditorium

4:30–6:30 p.m.

Missional Leadership Dinner Johnson Springs 2 A–C (ticket needed) Sponsored by International Mission Board and North American Mission Board

5:00–6:30 p.m.

Dinner 6:45–8:45 p.m.

Evening Worship Dhati Lewis Spilman Auditorium 9:00 p.m.

Young Adult Coffee House Clouds Coffee Shop Sponsored by LifeWay Christian Resources

11:00 a.m.–12:10 p.m.

Bible Exposition Eric Beckham Spilman Auditorium 12:15–1:30 p.m.

Lunch 2:00–3:00 p.m.

Man2Man Micah Gaines Jim Henry Auditorium 2:00–3:00 p.m.

Woman2Woman Inez Cotton Rhododendron 1 A–C 3:30–5:15 p.m.

Choir Rehearsal Spilman Auditorium

WED

4:30-6:30 p.m.

Women’s Fellowship Dinner Julie Berry Johnson Springs 2 A–C (ticket needed)

JULY 18

Sponsored by LifeWay Christian Resources

T-SHIRT DAY! 6:15–6:45 a.m.

Praise & Worship Russell Andrews Rhododendron 1 A–C 6:45–8:00 a.m.

Breakfast 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Conference Session 3 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Conference Session 4

5:00–6:30 p.m.

Dinner 6:45–8:45 p.m.

Evening Worship HB Charles Jr. Spilman Auditorium 9:00 p.m.

Movie Night Samson Spilman Auditorium

THURS

FRI

JULY 19

JULY 20

6:15–6:45 a.m.

Praise & Worship Russell Andrews Rhododendron 1 A–C

6:15–6:45 a.m.

Praise & Worship Russell Andrews Rhododendron 1 A–C

6:45–8:00 a.m.

Breakfast

6:45–8:00 a.m.

Breakfast

8:00–9:20 a.m.

Conference Session 5

8:00–9:20 a.m.

Conference Session 7

9:30–10:50 a.m.

Conference Session 6

9:30–10:50 a.m.

Bible Exposition Beverly Sonnier Spilman Auditorium

11:00 a.m.–12:10 p.m.

Bible Exposition T Vaughn Walker Spilman Auditorium

11:00 a.m.

Dismiss

12:15–1:30 p.m.

Lunch 12:15–4:30 p.m.

Family Free Time 3:30–5:15 p.m.

Choir Rehearsal Spilman Auditorium 5:00–6:30 p.m.

Dinner 6:45–8:45 p.m.

Evening Worship Breonus Mitchell Spilman Auditorium 9:00 p.m.

Young Adult Coffee House Clouds Coffee Shop Sponsored by LifeWay Christian Resources

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SPECIAL

EVENTS AFTERNOON BIBLE STUDY This week’s leaders are: Man2Man Tuesday: Tarrance Floyd Wednesday: Micah Gaines Join us at 2:00 p.m. in Jim Henry Auditorium Woman2Woman Tuesday: Marshelle Wilburn Wednesday: Inez Cotton Join us at 2:00 p.m. in Rhododendron 1 A–C BLACK CHURCH LIFE GOLF TOURNAMENT Will be at the Black Mountain Golf Course on Monday, July 16. Cost is $45 per player. Shotgun Start is at 9:00 a.m. To register, please contact Michael Pigg at 404.594.9543 or michael.pigg@lifeway.com.

BLACK SOUTHERN BAPTIST DENOMINATIONAL SERVANT NETWORK Will meet in Rhododendron 3 A/B for lunch on Tuesday, July 17 at 12:15 p.m. Look for the signs!

CHILDREN’S CHOIR CONCERT Thursday evening, 6:45 p.m. in Spilman Auditorium. Russell Andrews, director.

EVENING WORSHIP Spilman Auditorium – 6:45 p.m.

Speakers each evening are: Monday: Emory Berry Tuesday: Dhati Lewis Wednesday: HB Charles Thursday: Breonus Mitchell, Jr. (The preschool building and day camp will be opened during evening worship.)

EXHIBITS Will be open following Monday night worship in Spilman Auditorium.

FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES During the week Ridgecrest will have the following family fun activities. Sign up for any of these activities in Pritchell Lobby on Monday, 3:00–5:00 p.m.

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TUESDAY Family Mini Golf: 1:00–5:30 p.m. ($5 for the whole family) Family Laser Tag: 3:00–4:30 p.m. ($10 per person or $25 per family; need at least 10–12 participants to enjoy this activity) Lawn Games, Arts & Crafts, Kids Activities: 3:30–5:30 p.m., Nibble Nook Hike to Rattlesnake Mountain: 3:30–5:30 Campfire at Ivy Fire ring: 8:30–10:30 p.m. ​​FREE! (S’mores available for an additional charge)​ WEDNESDAY Family Mini Golf: 1:00–5:30 p.m. ($5 for the whole family) Family Laser Tag: 3:00–4:30 p.m. ($10 per person or $25 per family, need at least 10–12 participants to enjoy this activity) Lawn Games, Arts & Crafts, Kids Activities: 3:30–5:30 p.m., Nibble Nook THURSDAY Family Mini Golf: 1:00–5:30 p.m.

(FREE during Family Free Time)

ip Line and Climbing Tower: Z 1:30–3:30 ($10 per person, must be at least 10 years old, maximum weight of 250 lbs. All participants must sign a waiver or have a legal parent or guardian sign) Corn Hole Tournament: 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Lawn Games, Arts & Crafts, Kids Activities: 3:30–5:30 p.m., Nibble Nook Basketball 3-on-3 Tournament 3:00–5:00 p.m., Rec Area Gym Campfire at Ivy Fire Ring: 8:30–10:30 p.m., FREE​(S’mores available for an additional charge)​ FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT All are invited to come and enjoy the movie Samson in Spilman Auditorium on Wednesday evening at 9:00 p.m. after the evening worship service.

MINISTERS AND WIVES WELCOME RECEPTION Monday following the evening worship service, pastors and wives

are invited to a Welcome Reception in Rhododendron 1 A–C.

gather in Rhododendron 1 A–C for praise and worship.

MISSIONAL LEADERSHIP DINNER Tuesday at 4:30 p.m., pastors, ministers, mission leaders, and spouses are invited to a special dinner in Johnson Springs 2 A–C. See page 10 for new and improved Banquet Ticket Policy. Each person attending must have a ticket.

“WHO-SO-EVER WILL” CHOIR All are invited to join. A call-up time will be on Monday evening during the worship service. Rehearsals are Tuesday–Thursday, 3:30–5:15 p.m. in Spilman Auditorium. Join Joe Pace and others for a great time in the Lord!

Morning Bible Exposition Will be led by: Tuesday: Fred Luter Wednesday: Eric Beckham Thursday: T Vaughn Walker Friday: Beverly Sonnier

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP DINNER Leave your children and husbands behind and come join other women for a time of worship, encouragement, fellowship, and a special dinner on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. in Johnson Springs 2 A–C. See page 10 for new and improved Banquet Ticket Policy. Each person attending must have a ticket.

This Tuesday through Friday morning study will be in Spilman Auditorium, Tuesday–Thursday beginning at 11:00 a.m., Friday beginning at 9:30 a.m.

MORNING PRAISE & WORSHIP Join Russell Andrews and others each morning at 6:15 a.m. as we

YOUNG ADULT COFFEE HOUSE On Tuesday, July 17, and Thursday, July 19, Micah Gaines will be hosting a Young Adult Coffee House in Clouds Coffee Shop beginning at 9:00 p.m.

DON´T FORGET YOUR SHIRT! LifeWay Bookstore (Pritchell 1 - Across from Spilman Auditorium) Monday 6:00-9:30 p.m.

Tuesday-Thursday | 12:00-9:30 p.m.

Details on page 4.

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Sunday School Matters: Assimilation, Growth & Groups, Part 4 Eugene McCormick

Act Like Men, Part 2 Jerome Coleman The Gospel Project: God the Pursuer, Part 1 Tarrance Floyd Great Expectations (REPEATED) Dan Garland Sunday School Matters: Teaching, Transformation & Now, Part 3 Allan Taylor

And Lead Us Not Into Dysfunction, Part 1 Michael Friday Gospel-Centered Kids Ministry (REPEATED) Delanee Williams

5 Shifts to Transform Your Ministry, Part 1 Darron Edwards Healing the Hearts of Broken Men Michael Figgers Bible Studies for Life: The Dark Side, Part 2 Eric Beckham A Fish Called Mercy, Part 1 Breonus Mitchell Sunday School Matters: Curriculum, Ministry & Organization, Part 2 Eugene McCormick Conquering Common Pitfalls and Problems in 21st Century Ministry, Part 2 Allen McFarland God’s Amazing Grace Part 1 Terry Turner Prototype: The Seven Stages of Worship, Part 2 Lennox Zamore Nothing Less: Engaging Kids in a Lifetime of Faith Delanee Williams Leading a Culture of Excellence, Integrity and Respect Fredricka Boles

Becoming a DiscipleMaking Church Chris Surratt

Act Like Men, Part 1 Jerome Coleman

Bible Studies for Life: The Dark Side, Part 1 Eric Beckham

Great Expectations Dan Garland

Sunday School Matters: Leadership, Vision & Souls, Part 1 Allan Taylor

Conquering Common Pitfalls and Problems in 21st Century Ministry, Part 1 Allen McFarland

Marriage that Matters, Part 1 Emory & Julie Berry

Prototype: The Seven Stages of Worship, Part 1 Lennox Zamore

Gospel-Centered Kids Ministry Delanee Williams

How to Promote Your Church and Sunday School Michael Pigg

This is Our Time, Part 1 Aaron Lavender

1C floor 1

1D floor 1

1E floor 1

1F floor 1

1G floor 1

1H floor 1

3A&C floor 2

3B&D floor 2

4A&C floor 2

4B&D floor 2

5A-C floor 2

This is Our Time, Part 2 Aaron Lavender

A Fish Called Mercy, Part 2 Breonus Mitchell

Designing Groups for the Rest of Us Chris Surratt

5 Conversations to Have With Your Daughter, Part 2 Kim Coleman

5 Conversations to Have With Your Daughter, Part 1 Kim Coleman

Political Disciple Kathryn Freeman

Effective Church Administration That Enhances Growth Michael Pigg

Marriage that Matters, Part 2 Emory & Julie Berry

The Conduct of a Good Minister of the Church T Vaughn Walker

Taking Your Church to Prayer Boot Camp Claude King

What Is Justice That Restores Panel Discussion Prison Fellowship

Session 5 Thursday 8-9:20 a.m.

A Beautiful Design, Part 2 Kathryn Freeman

A Beautiful Design, Part 1 Kathryn Freeman

Living Ethically in a Culture of Chaos Kathryn Freeman

Big Results: Teaching Preschoolers & Children Brenda Croston

Fresh Oil: Devotions for Dry & Difficult Days (REPEATED) Eric Johnson

When the Vow Breaks, Part 2 Charles Grant

Living in the Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit Yana Conner

Church Education Leaders’ Roundtable Eugene McCormick & Beverly Sonnier

Who Moved My Pulpit?, Who Moved My Pulpit?, Part 1 - Leroy Fountain Part 2 - Leroy Fountain

And Lead Us Not Into Dysfunction, Part 2 Michael Friday

When the Vow Breaks, Part 1 Charles Grant

Conquering Common Pitfalls and Problems in 21st Century Ministry, Part 3 Allen McFarland

Big Results from Evangelizing through Your Sunday School Michael Pigg

What Every Writer Needs to Know Beverly Sonnier

Nothing Less: Engaging Kids in a Lifetime of Faith (REPEATED) Delanee Williams

Fresh Oil: Devotions for Dry & Difficult Days Eric Johnson

God’s Amazing Grace Part 2 Terry Turner

The Church and Its Role in Social Justice and Human Suffering T Vaughn Walker

Explore the Bible: Joshua, Part 2 Joseph Howard

5 Conversations to Have With Your Son, Part 2 Fred Luter

I Second That Emotion Darron Edwards

Respectable Sins: Confronting The Sins We Tolerate Carolyn Wells

Transforming a Prisoner’s Worldview Sam Dye

Session 6 Thursday 9:30-10:50 a.m.

Leadership in the Black Leadership in the Black Church, Part 1 Church, Part 2 Michael Evans Michael Evans

Explore the Bible: Joshua, Part 1 Joseph Howard

Healing the Hearts of Broken Men (REPEATED) Michael Figgers

5 Conversations to Have With Your Son, Part 1 Fred Luter The Gospel Project: God the Pursuer, Part 2 Tarrance Floyd

Bearing Fruit Madeline Harris

5 Shifts to Transform Your Ministry, Part 2 Darron Edwards

Making Disciples Wolves Through Sunday School Among Jerome Coleman Claude King

Leading Major Change in Your Ministry Ernest Reid

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Outrageous Justice Prison Fellowship

Counseling the Hard Cases Inez Cotton

Families Embraced: Angel Tree Ministry Brenda McGowan/ James Murray

Session 4 Wednesday 9:30-10:50 a.m.

1A floor 1

Session 3 Wednesday 8-9:20 a.m.

Session 2 Tuesday 9:30-10:50 a.m.

Session 1 Tuesday 8-9:20 a.m.

IMB Office Dogwood 2C LifeWay Office Johnson Springs (floor 1) NAMB/NAAF Office Mt. Laurel 2 NAMB Meeting Room Mt. Laurel Boardroom

Leading a Special Needs Ministry Brenda Croston

Fade to Black Jerome Coleman

Bearing Fruit (REPEATED) Madeline Harris

Respectable Sins (REPEATED) Carolyn Wells

Session 7 Friday 8-9:20 a.m.

SCHEDULE NOTES: Early Morning Praise & Worship, Minister’s Welcome Reception, Woman2Woman Rhododendron 1 A-C Man2Man Jim Henry Auditorium NAMB/IMB Missional Leadership Dinner, and Women’s Fellowship Dinner Johnson Springs 2 A-C Young Adult Coffee House Clouds Coffee Shop

Room

Schedule

Class

OFFICES OPEN DURING ALL CLASS HOURS:

DOGWOOD

RHODODENDRON

MT. LAUREL

Jesus Among Secular Gods, Part 2 Frank Williams The WHOLE Church: Everyone’s Part in Missions (REPEATED) April Franklin

Why Her?, Part 2 Brenda Croston Christ Above Culture, Part 2 Sherard Burns Discover How Your Church Can Help Advance the Gospel to All Nations (REPEATED) Greg Queen Protecting Children from Sexual Predators in the Ministry Environment, Part 2 Robert Wild Sing, Part 2 Jerome Symonette

How to Ruin Your Life, Part 2 Micah Gaines Developing Your Ministry’s Social Media Presence (Repeat) Chris Martin

Discerning the Voice of God, Part 1 Elizabeth Luter Jesus Among Secular Gods, Part 1 Frank Williams Discover How Your Church Can Help Advance the Gospel to All Nations Greg Queen Church Law 101 Jessica Henderson Developing a “Musical” Community Outreach School In Your Church Cecelia Robinson Marriage and Money!

Shawn Dorrough Make it Relate Gwendolyn Sutton Thrive: The Single Life as God Intended, Part 1 Yana Conner Developing Your Ministry’s Social Media Presence Chris Martin Reaching the LGBTQIAPK Community Marshelle Wilburn NAAF Ministry Assist Team Consultant Training, Part 2 Taking Jesus to School Jeffery Singletary

Transformed Into Christlikeness Claude King Becoming A Welcoming Church Victor Davis, Sr.

Why Her?, Part 1 Brenda Croston

Christ Above Culture, Part 1 Sherard Burns

The WHOLE Church: Everyone’s Part in Missions April Franklin

Protecting Children from Sexual Predators in the Ministry Environment, Part 1 Robert Wild

Sing, Part 1 Jerome Symonette

The Growing Wealth Gap Shawn Dorrough

My Sister’s Keeper Carolyn Fountain

How to Ruin Your Life, Part 1 Micah Gaines

Unleashing the Power of WORDSearch Steven Ward

Prayer: Lifeblood of the Black Community & Church Kyle Canty

NAAF Ministry Assist Team Consultant Training, Part 1

Moving From Christian Education to Missional Living Charles Grant

Casting Nets For a Catch Claude King

Deacons as Leaders, Part 1 James Chester

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2A

2B

2D

2A

2B

1A

1B

1C

1D

3

4

5

1 A-C

Deacons as Leaders, Part 2 James Chester

Essentials for Maintaining a Balanced Life, Marriage & Ministry (For Ministers & Ministers’ Wives Only), Part 2 Marshal Ausberry

How to Prepare for Retirement (REPEATED) Shawn Dorrough

From Performance to Praise Part 2 Joe Pace

#Church Too: Jessica Henderson

Making Disciples Around the Word (REPEATED) Houston Sloan

The Millennials: Connecting to America’s Largest Generation, Micah Gaines

Boundaries Elizabeth Luter

Marketing Your Church: The Process & the Power Cindy Landes

Life by Design, Part 2 Grace Dyson

FACT: Forum About Church Transformation, Part 2 Jeff Beamon and Chris McGraw

FACT: Forum About Church Transformation, Part 1 Jeff Beamon and Chris McGraw

How to Build a SelfSustainable Community Mitchell L. Johnson JD

Minister of Missions Part 4 Jerry Daniels, Dennis Mitchell, and Myles Dowdy

NAAF Ministry Assist Team Consultant Training, Part 6 Minister of Missions Part 3 Jerry Daniels, Dennis Mitchell, and Myles Dowdy

NAAF Ministry Assist Team Consultant Training, Part 5

Prayer: Lifeblood of Your Church to the Black Community & Taking the Next Level Church (REPEATED) Ken Weathersby Kyle Canty

How to Update Your Church’s Technology On a Limited Budget James Chester

Life by Design, Part 1 Grace Dyson

Sister’s Keeper Make it Relate (Repeat) My (REPEATED) Gwendolyn F. Sutton Carolyn Fountain

Marriage and Money!

(REPEATED) Shawn Dorrough

Reaching Millennials Through the Music Ministry Jerome Symonette

Making Disciples Around the Word Houston Sloan

Tell Someone, Victor Davis

Moms Set Free, Part 1 Kim Coleman

Preaching the Enduring Associate Ministers Truth, Part 2 Moving Forward, Part 2 Aaron Lavender Ernest Reid

Essentials for Maintaining a Balanced Life, Marriage & Ministry (For Ministers & Ministers’ Wives Only), Part 1 Marshal Ausberry

Becoming A Welcoming Counseling the Hard Church (REPEATED) Cases (REPEATED) Victor Davis, Sr. Inez Cotton

Make Space for What Matters Most, Part 2 Joseph Howard

Minister of Missions Part 2 Jerry Daniels, Dennis Mitchell and Myles Dowdy

Minister of Missions Part 1 Jerry Daniels, Dennis Mitchell and Myles Dowdy Make Space for What Matters Most, Part 1 Joseph Howard

NAAF Ministry Assist Team Consultant Training, Part 4

Reaching the LGBTQIAPK Community (REPEATED) Marshelle Wilburn

Unleashing the Power of WORDSearch (REPEATED) Steven Ward

NAAF Ministry Assist Team Consultant Training, Part 3

“Live This” Evangelism Tool Kit for Churches Larry Anderson

Be Made Whole Valerie Carter

Prayer is Mission Action!

Jenee Shearin Thrive: The Single Life as God Intended, Part 2 Yana Conner

The Growing Wealth Gap (Repeat) Shawn Dorrough

How to Prepare for Retirement Shawn Dorrough

From Performance to Praise Part 1 Joe Pace

Protecting the Flock: Navigating Church Security Jessica Henderson

Discerning the Voice of God, Part 2 Elizabeth Luter

On Pastoring, Part 2 HB Charles, Jr.

Preaching the Enduring Truth, Part 1 Aaron Lavender

On Pastoring, Part 1 HB Charles, Jr.

Navigating the SBC (REPEATED) Ken Weathersby

Associate Ministers Moving Forward, Part 1 Ernest Reid

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Expanding Your Ministry through Partnership Networks, Part 2 Bucas Sterling

Navigating the SBC Ken Weathersby

Expanding Your Ministry through Partnership Networks, Part 1 Bucas Sterling

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How to Build a SelfSustainable Community (REPEATED) Mitchell L. Johnson JD

Taking Jesus to School (REPEATED) Jeffery Singletary

“Live This” Evangelism Tool Kit for Churches (REPEATED) Larry Anderson

Unleashing the Power of WORDSearch (REPEATED) Steven Ward

Be Made Whole (REPEATED) Valerie Carter

Moms Set Free, Part 2 Kim Coleman

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Kids/Youth

Finance

How to Prepare for Retirement, Marriage and Money!, The Growing Wealth Gap: What You Need to Do Now! Big Results: Teaching Preschoolers & Children, Gospel-Centered Kids Ministry, Nothing Less: Engaging Kids in a Lifetime of Faith

Johnson Springs 4 A&C (floor 2)

“Live This”: Evangelism Tool Kit for Churches, Prayer: Lifeblood of the Black Community & Church, Reaching the LGBTQIAPK Community, Taking Your Church to the Next Level

5 Conversations to Have With Your Daughter, Among Wolves, Making Disciples Through Sunday School, Respectable Sins: Confronting the Sins We Tolerate, Taking Your Church to Preyer Boot Camp

5 Shifts to Transform Your Ministry, Bearing Fruit: What Happens When God’s People Grow, Becoming a Disciple-Making Church, Designing Groups for the Rest of Us, I Second That Emotion

Rhododendron 2 A

Mt. Laurel 1 C

Johnson Springs 1 B (floor 1)

Discipleship/ Transformation

Evangelism

Johnson Springs 1 C (floor 1)

A Beautiful Design, Living Ethically in a Culture of Chaos, Political Disciple: Stewarding our Public Witness in the Age of Tribalism, This Is Our Time

Johnson Springs 5 A&C (floor 2)

Contemporary Issues

Discipleship/ The Process

#Church Too: Developing Policies & Procedures to Protect the Most Vulnerable in Your Congregation, Church Law 101, Protecting Children from Sexual Predators in the Ministry Environment, Protecting the Flock: Navigating Church Security

Dogwood 2 D

Church Law & Security

Minister of Missions: Mission Team Leaders Network, Moving From Christian Education to Missional Living, Taking Jesus to School

Mt. Laurel 3

Church Growth

Bible Studies for Life: The Dark Side, Explore the Bible: Joshua, The Gospel Project: God the Pursuer

Johnson Springs 1 E (floor 1)

Effective Church Administration That Enhances Growth, How to Promote your Church and Sunday School, Leading a Culture of Excellence, Integrity and Respect, What Every Writer Needs to Know, Who Moved My Pulpit?

And Lead Us Not Into Dysfunction, Fresh Oil: Devotions for Dry and Difficult Days, Prototype: The Seven Stages of Worship

Johnson Springs 3 B&D (floor 2)

Johnson Springs 4 B&D (floor 2)

NAAF Ministry Assist Team Consultant Training

CLASSES

Mt. Laurel 1 D

LOCATION

Church Administration

Bible

Authors

Assist Team Leaders

TRACK

Tracks

Conference

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God’s Amazing Grace: Reconciling Four Centuries of African American Marriages and Families, Marriage that Matters, When the Vow Breaks

Essentials for Maintaining a Balanced Life, Marriage & Ministry (For Ministers & Ministers’ Wives Only), Expanding Your Ministry Through Partnership Networks, Navigating the SBC 5 Conversations to Have With Your Son, Act Like Men, Fade to Black: The Plight of Young Black Men and What the Church Can Do to Help, Healing the Hearts of Broken Men Counseling the Hard Cases, Families Embraced: Angel Tree Ministry, Leading Major Change in Your Minstry, Outrageous Justice, Transforming a Prisoner’s Worldview, What is Justice That Restores Panel Discussion

Johnson Springs 3 A&C (floor 2) Johnson Springs 5 B&D (floor 2) Johnson Springs 1 D (floor 1) Johnson Springs 1 A (floor 1)

Marriage/Family

Meeting Needs

Men’s Ministry

Ministry Action

Dogwood 1 A Mt. Laurel 4

Pastor/Preacher

Renewal

Mt. Laurel 1 A

Young Adults

Rhododendron 2 B

Women’s Missions

Rhododendron 1 A-C

Dogwood 1 B&C

Women’s Ministry

Worship/Arts

Mt. Laurel 1 B

Johnson Springs 1 G (floor 1)

Mt. Laurel 5

Technology/ Discipleship Tools

Sunday School/ Small Groups

Service

Johnson Springs 1 H (floor 1)

Dogwood 2 B

Missions Mobilization

Seminary Level

Dogwood 2 A

Ministry Outreach

How to Ruin Your Life, Life by Design, Thrive: The Single Life as God Intended

Developing a Music School in Your Church: A “Musical” Community Outreach, From Performance to Praise, Reaching Millennials Through the Music Ministry, Sing

Be Made Whole, Make it Relate: Educating African American Youth, My Sister’s Keeper, Prayer is Mission Action!

Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life, Discerning the Voice of God, Moms Set Free, Why Her?

Developing Your Ministry’s Social Media Presence, How to Update Your Church’s Technology on a Limited Budget, Marketing Your Church: The Process and the Power, Unleashing the Power of WORDsearch

Big Result for Evangelizing Through Your Sunday School, Church Education Leaders’ Roundtable, Leading a Special Needs Ministry, Sunday School Matters

Becoming a Welcoming Church, Counseling the Hard Cases, Deacons as Leaders, How to Build a Self-Sustainable Community

Conquering Common Pitfalls and Problems in 21st Century Ministry, Living in the Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit, The Conduct of a Good Minister of the Church

Casting Nets For a Catch, FACT: Forum About Church Transformation, Make Space for What Matters Most, Transformed into Christlikeness

Associate Ministers Moving Forward, On Pastoring, Preaching the Enduring Truth

Discover How Your Chuch Can Help Advance the Gospel to All Nations, Making Disciples Around the World, The WHOLE Church: Everyone’s Part in Missions

Christ Above Culture, Jesus Among Secular Gods, Tell Someone, The Millennials: Connecting to America’s Largest Generation, Tell Someone

A Fish Called Mercy, Great Expectations, Leadership in the Black Church

Johnson Spring 1 F (floor 1)

Leadership

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS 5 Conversations to Have With Your Daughter Kim Coleman Johnson Springs 1 B Part 1: Tuesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Tuesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m Your daughter’s growing up. The world has a lot to say to her, and she’s starting to listen. Even if she doesn’t quite know it, she needs you more than ever. It’s time for you to press in and tell her some things she might not know (or might have forgotten) about who she is in God’s eyes. Just five conversations, but they could be the basis for a whole new way of relating to your daughter.

TRACK: Discipleship/ Transformation 5 Conversations to Have With Your Son Fred Luter Johnson Springs 1 D Part 1: Wednesday: 9:30-10:50 a.m.

Part 2: Thursday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Fully addressing the dynamic social and spiritual issues and other influencers at hand, this study will be as much a part of the boyhood

journey as those Lego’s you’re still finding under the sofa cushions and the garage full of sports equipment. This study helps moms and dads pinpoint and prepare the discussions that should be ongoing in a boy’s formative years.

TRACK: Men’s Ministry 5 Shifts to Transform Your Ministry Darron Edwards Johnson Springs 1 C Part 1: Tuesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Part 2: Wednesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Explore five micro-shifts that have the potential to produce macrochanges in your church. You will discover how to integrate these micro-shifts into the life of your church, starting with the way you disciple. You will finish by developing a plan to structure, communicate, and evaluate these changes to ensure that they take root and pave the way for lasting change and kingdom impact.

TRACK: Discipleship/The Process

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#Church Too: Developing Policies & Procedures to Protect the Most Vulnerable in Your Congregation Jessica Henderson Dogwood 2 D Thursday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

In the wake of the #MeToo movement and revelations about the Roman Catholic Church’s cover-up of rampant child sexual abuse, the church is waking up to the realities of the brokenness within its structures and leadership.

Learn what policies and procedures your church can implement to prevent sexual abuse within your congregation and comply with the law.

TRACK: Church Law & Security A Fish Called Mercy Breonus Mitchell Johnson Springs 1 F Part 1: Tuesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Part 2: Wednesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

An expository journey through the small prophetic book of Jonah, as God encourages us to experience the mercy of God even in the most demeaning and difficult places.

This place in your life is not for your

demise. It is just a place in which God provides a detour.

TRACK: Leadership A Beautiful Design Kathryn Freeman Johnson Springs 5 A&C Part 1: Thursday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Thursday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Despite our culture’s many-faceted ideas and designs about gender, there is only one design that truly matters and takes precedent: God’s.

At the heart of the Christian faith is the belief that God created all things and that He is good. This tells us that God has a design for us, including our gender. In this study, we will seek to uncover and submit to, in Scripture, God’s design for men and women.

TRACK: Contemporary Issues Act Like Men Jerome Coleman Johnson Springs 1 D Part 1: Tuesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Wednesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

In many ways, our culture paints an unsavory and unseemly picture of manhood. The standard for how a man acts and conducts himself continues to be lowered. While some might see men’s roles as insignificant, God tells a different story. God says that men matter, and He’s appointed them to lead.

Men fulfilling this role is vital to the health of our homes, churches, and society.

TRACK: Men’s Ministry

Among Wolves Jerome Coleman Johnson Springs 1 B Thursday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

How do we turn passive participants into active disciplemakers in an ever-changing urban context? Among Wolves seeks to help us move to obedience to the call of Christ to labor among wolves. You will walk through eight significant movements in the book of Matthew, beginning with Jesus establishing His presence with us, to Him mobilizing an army to go and make disciples of all nations. As we follow Jesus’ patterns and teachings in Matthew, you will be equipped to establish a thriving disciple-making culture in your context as your burden to see your city reached moves toward reality.

TRACK: Discipleship/ Transformation And Lead Us Not Into Dysfunction Michael Friday Johnson Springs 3 B&D Part 1: Wednesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Thursday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Too many churches (including some, blissfully unaware of it) are being led into dysfunction. This course involves: (1) an exposition of some common attitudes and behaviors that lead church organizations into dysfunction; (2) an examination of congregations’ four organizational “frames”; (3) an exploration of the best leadership and organizational dynamics practices that lead to strong congregational health, and the kind of leaders required for effective congregational life.

TRACK: Authors

Associate Ministers Moving Forward Ernest Reid Dogwood 1 A Part 1: Tuesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Thursday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Get help with some clear steps and practical insights that will help you to both support your pastor and get you ready to lead in the ministry God has for you.

TRACK: Pastor/Preacher Bearing Fruit: What Happens When God’s People Grow Madeline Harris Johnson Springs 1 C Thursday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Friday (repeat) 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Bearing Fruit walks us through the life of the Christian. Biblical, intentional, and practical, Bearing Fruit points our hearts to the gracious God who called us, justified us, and is now sanctifying us by the work of his Holy Spirit.

TRACK: Discipleship/The Process Becoming a DiscipleMaking Church Chris Surratt Johnson Spring 1 C Tuesday: 8:00–9:30 a.m.

We are called to make disciples who make disciples. Discover in this session how your church can better create disciples through a healthy groups ministry.

TRACK: Discipleship/The Process

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Becoming a Welcoming Church Victor Davis Mt. Laurel 5 Tuesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Wednesday (repeat) 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Church guests often felt like they crashed a private party. Here is a game plan for churches to become more hospitable through a practical framework for making a difference for those who visit their church.

TRACK: Service Be Made Whole Valerie Carter Rhododendron 2 B Wednesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Friday (repeat) 8:00–9:20 a.m.

She works three weeks to pay the rent and has to beg for food for her family. Poverty. Poverty plagues women around the world and in our own communities. In this session, we will explore ministries that uplift women and encourage the church to engage in ministries towards spiritual, economic, and physical wholeness.

TRACK: Women’s Mission

Bible Studies for Life: The Dark Side Eric Beckham Johnson Springs 1 E Part 1: Tuesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Tuesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Evil is no illusion, and while it can certainly reside in the hearts of people, such evil is most clearly seen in the one who seeks to inspire it: Satan. Whenever we engage in spiritual battle, whether our struggle is with demons, the paranormal, or fear, we need to pray and express our faith in the One with all the power. Only prayer moves us from relying on our own strengths (which are actually weaknesses) to trusting the allpowerful God. He provides us with spiritual armor and a battle plan because He desires to set us free.

God has the power to do so, and Satan has already been defeated.

TRACK: Bible Big Results from Evangelism Through Your Sunday School Michael Pigg Johnson Springs 1 G Thursday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Other ways may grow your church numerically, but Sunday School is still one of the best ways to grow your church both numerically and spiritually. Come learn how to make your Sunday School both a reaching and teaching force in your church.

TRACK: Sunday School/ Small Groups

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Big Results: Teaching Preschoolers & Children Brenda Croston Johnson Springs 4 A&C Thursday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

The purpose of Big Results: Sunday School and Black Church life is to provide the basics of Sunday School organization and practice for churches serving the black community. This is an attempt to answer the question, “What can we do in our Sunday School to maximize our impact for the spiritual growth and development of our children?”

TRACK: Kids/Youth Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life Elizabeth Luter Dogwood 1 B&C Thursday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Boundaries gives a biblical foundation and practical tools for helping others respect your boundaries—whether you are not responding to a text message immediately or saying no when someone asks you to volunteer for one more activity. Discover firsthand how good boundaries give you the freedom to live as the loving, generous, fulfilled person God created you to be.

TRACK: Women’s Ministry Casting Nets For a Catch Claude King Mt. Laurel 4 Tuesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Our culture is being shaken to its very foundations. In times like these, people begin searching for

security, stability, and hope. God is preparing us for a spiritual harvest, and He may well be announcing to us: “‘At an acceptable time I listened to you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.’ See, now is the acceptable time; now is the day of salvation!” It’s time for us to start casting nets for a spiritual catch.

Come learn how.

TRACK: Renewal Christ Above Culture Sherard Burns Dogwood 2 A Part 1: Tuesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Wednesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

The gospel is a call to living above our culture. Much of what is happening in the country challenges believers in being distinctly Christian in a culture of racial division. Learn a significant method to overcoming these divisions for His glory.

TRACK: Ministry Outreach Church Education Leaders’ Roundtable Beverly Sonnier and Eugene McCormick Johnson Springs 1 G Thursday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Here is a chance for Ministers of Education, Sunday School Directors, Pastors, and other leaders to talk with the experts. This is a time of open honest dialogue to help us be successful at the most important task of the church: making disciples TRACK: Seminary Level

Church Law 101 Jessica Henderson Dogwood 2 D Tuesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Learn about the Church Law basics that every pastor should know and the hot topics that are affecting today’s black Churches.

TRACK: Church Law & Security Conquering Common Pitfalls and Problems in 21st Century Ministry Allen McFarland Johnson Springs 1 H Part 1: Tuesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Tuesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Part 3: Thursday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

These classes will help you prepare for the rigors of 21st century ministry—unrealistic expectations, church transitions, marriage, finances, burnout, stress, time management and death—while avoiding common pitfalls, and preventing potential problems.

TRACK: Seminary Level Deacons as Leaders James Chester Mt. Laurel 5 Part 1: Tuesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Wednesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

What does it mean to be a deacon in the black Baptist church today?

What personal qualities should a candidate for deacon possess?

What does the ministry entail?

What relationship should exist between the pastor and deacons?

What does Scripture say about the origins of the office of the deacon? How has the historical context of being Black and Baptist in America influenced the evolution of that office? How do we fulfill the scriptural purposes of a deacon

ministry in our local black Baptist churches today?

TRACK: Service Designing Groups for the Rest of Us Chris Surratt Johnson Springs 1 C Wednesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Discipleship happens best when we are in community. Discover in this session how to reach everyone in your church with small groups.

TRACK: Discipleship/The Process Developing a Music School in Your Church: A “Musical” Community Outreach Cecelia Robinson Rhododendron 1 A–C Tuesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Learn the dos and don’ts of developing and maintaining an effective music school in your church. Use the music school to not only teach the expressive arts to develop quality musicians but also to develop lasting relationships within the community.

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Developing Your Ministry’s Social Media Presence Chris Martin Mt. Laurel 1 B Tuesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Wednesday (repeat) 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Social media can be overwhelming.

No matter how equipped you may feel, the social media world is everchanging. How do we keep up?

In this class we’ll talk about how churches can make the most of social media.

TRACK: Technology/ Discipleship Tools Discerning the Voice of God Elizabeth Luter Dogwood 1 B&C Part 1: Tuesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Part 2: Wednesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Discover the root to clear and daily communication with God—humble obedience. Learn how surrender unlocks His many blessings intended for us, centers us in His will, and helps us discern His voice in everyday life.

TRACK: Women’s Ministry

Discover How Your Church Can Help Advance the Gospel to All Nations Greg Queen Dogwood 2 B Tuesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Wednesday (repeat) 8:00–9:20 a.m.

God has given every church the mission to reach the nations. Lead your church to go, pray, send, and give. Let’s explore opportunities to lead your church to reach the nations.

TRACK: Mission Mobilization Effective Church Administration That Enhances Growth Michael Pigg Johnson Springs 4 B&D Wednesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Great preaching and teaching alone will rarely grow a church. Let’s look at key administration tasks we cannot overlook if we want our churches to grow.

TRACK: Church Administration Essentials for Maintaining a Balanced Life, Marriage & Ministry (For Ministers & Ministers’ Wives Only) Marshal Ausberry Johnson Springs 5 B&D Part 1: Thursday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Thursday: 9:30–10:50 a.m Problem: Pastors give so much time and attention to the never-ending demands of ministry (meetings, counseling, crises, sermons, funerals, weddings, community events, etc.) that very little attention is given to maintaining our personal well-being to the determent of our physical health, the health of our

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marriages and families, our financial health, and yes, even our personal spiritual health. What’s more, as pastors, we are often so consumed with giving ourselves to the work of ministry that we fail to recognize how a lack of a healthy balance in our personal lives adversely impacts the health of our congregations. The focus of this class is for pastors and their wives to confront the growing health crises among pastors by discussing and sharing steps and resources for restoring and maintaining a healthy balance to their lives, marriages, and ministries.

This is a two-session class.

TRACK: Meeting Needs Expanding Your Ministry Through Partnerships Networks Bucas Sterling Johnson Springs 5 B&D Part 1: Tuesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Wednesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

This two-part session provides participants an overview of biblical principles for partnering for kingdom growth and exposure to a variety of available ministry resources through the North American Mission Board, The International Mission Board, World Vision, and Prison Fellowship International.

TRACK: Meeting Needs Explore the Bible: Joshua Joseph Howard Johnson Springs 1 E Part 1: Thursday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Thursday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Moses and Joshua are actually a terrible example of discipleship.

That’s Part 1. The One whom Joshua

foreshadowed, however, gave us an example of discipleship that forever broke history in half. That’s Part 2 and it’s going to change the way some churches approach discipleship.

TRACK: Bible FACT: Forum About Church Transformation Jeff Beamon Mt. Laurel 4 Part 1: Thursday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Thursday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

This session will introduce the Church Consulting Services and our objectives: to show why transforming church culture is critical and ways to gain commitment from your congregation to work in ministry and minimize the frustration for both pastors and church members, to show the importance of a “total systems way of thinking” of operating and provide opportunities for attendees to participate in a simulation, and to provide more detail on the 5 Steps of Church Transformation.

TRACK: Renewal Fade to Black: The Plight of Young Black Men and What the Church Can Do to Help Jerome Coleman Johnson Springs 1 D Friday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Terrible schools, absent parents, racism, the decline in blue collar jobs, and a subculture that glorifies swagger over work have all been cited as causes of the deepening ruin of black youths. Let’s talk about what that church can do —must do—to help.

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Families Embraced: Angel Tree Ministry James Murray/Brenda McGowan Johnson Springs 1 A Tuesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

There are 2.7 million children in America with a parent or parents who are incarcerated. This session, led by subject matter experts, will equip leaders with the biblical principles to demonstrate the why, who, and how to develop intentional ministry with children and families affected by incarceration.

Curriculum resources to be provided to participating churches.

TRACK: Ministry Action Fresh Oil: Devotions for Dry and Difficult Days Eric Johnson Johnson Springs 3 B&D Wednesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Thursday (repeat) 9:30–10:50 a.m.

The class focuses on healing the hard places of our life journeys with faith, devotion, dedication, and gratitude. It equips the believer in conquering and overcoming our “nights” (Psalm 30:5).

TRACK: Authors From Performance to Praise : Developing Effective Worship Ministry at the Local Level Joe Pace Rhododendron 1 A–C Part 1: Wednesday 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Part 2: Thursday 9:30–10:50 a.m.

The course provides keen insight into not only understanding the call to worship ministry, but also the true essence of worship: “no real relationship with the Father, no real worship of the Father,” as well as discovering and developing the

practical “building blocks” for an excellent music ministry.

TRACK: Worship/Arts God’s Amazing Grace: Reconciling Four Centuries of African American Marriages and Families Terry Turner Johnson Springs 3 A&C Part 1: Tuesday 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Part 2: Wednesday 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Examining and comparing the history of African American marriages and families from 1619–1865 to present-day African American marriages and family structures.

TRACK: Marriage/Family Gospel-Centered Kids Ministry Delanee Williams Johnson Springs 4 A&C Tuesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Wednesday (repeat) 8:00–9:20 a.m.

We’ve all meant to be but are we really gospel-centered? Come learn what putting Jesus at the center of your Kids Ministry really means.

Hear how being intentional in four areas can result in a Christ-centered, transformational Kids Ministry that sticks.

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Great Expectations Dan Garland Johnson Springs 1 F Tuesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Wednesday (repeat) 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Do you expect newcomers in Sunday School every week?

Do you expect participants to have a dynamic Bible study experience each week? Do you expect members to say yes to opportunities to serve God? Do you expect your class to grow and plant new classes? Let’s talk about how to create great expectations through your Sunday School.

TRACK: Leadership Healing the Hearts of Broken Men Michael Figgers Johnson Springs 1 D Tuesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Thursday (repeat) 8:00–9:20 a.m.

This class is designed specifically for men and it speaks to the importance of addressing the pain and brokenness that many men live with on a daily as a result of past experiences and emotional hurts. This class ministers to the scars, resentment, bitterness, anger, and low self-esteem that many men wrestle with on a daily basis, primarily because they do not feel that there is a safe place to reach

out for help. Furthermore, this class offers practical tools needed to identify and overcome these life wounds, become emotionally healthy, and live a better life through Christ our Lord.

TRACK: Men’s Ministry How to Build a SelfSustainable Community Mitchell L. Johnson Mount Laurel 5 Thursday: 9:30-10:50 a.m.

Friday (repeat) 8:00-9:20 a.m.

The people will learn how to use cloud technology to track and report in real time on funding outcomes. They will also be introduced to funding sources and timelines that are not dependent on denominational constricts.

Track: Service How to Prepare for Retirement Shawn Dorrough Rhododendron 2 A Wednesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Thursday (repeat) 9:30–10:50 a.m.

This seminar will provide you and your spouse with information regarding the decisions you will need to make during the transition years as retirement approaches.

It will also review the impact those decisions can have on your financial well-being and lifestyle in retirement.

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How to Promote Your Church and Sunday School Michael Pigg Johnson Springs 4 B&D Tuesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Good promotions are key to maintaining the excitement and enthusiasm that keeps people coming.

TRACK: Church Administration How to Ruin Your Life Micah Gaines Mt. Laurel 1 A Part 1: Tuesday 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Wednesday 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Many great and godly people have imploded, and none of us are above the risk. We will look at David’s infamous implosion and learn how to ruin our lives (so we won’t), and also how to find hope if we do, as all of us need His grace.

TRACK: Young Adults How to Update Your Church’s Technology On a Limited Budget James Chester Johnson Springs 4 B&D Thursday:8:00–9:20 a.m.

It seems that technology is taking over our lives, yet many of us do not know how to apply it to our ministry. Get easy, low-cost solutions that will help your ministry really move forward.

TRACK: Church Administration I Second That Emotion Darron Edwards Johnson Springs 1 C Thursday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Emotions affect our worship life, our work life, and our wedded life. Learn practical applications and biblical

principles to help deal with them in the right way.

TRACK: Discipleship/The Process Jesus Among Secular Gods Frank Williams Dogwood 2 A Part 1: Tuesday 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Part 2: Wednesday 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Belief in the secular gods of atheism, scientism, pluralism, humanism, relativism, and hedonism continues to grow.

Can you defend the claims of Christianity? This study challenges today’s trending beliefs, pointing out the errors in their claims and providing convincing evidence for the absolute truth found in Jesus and revealed in Scripture. Learn how to share your faith in a culture of opposing worldviews and to express why you believe Jesus stands tall above all other gods.

TRACK: Ministry Outreach Leadership in the Black Church Michael Evans Johnson Springs 1 F Part 1: Thursday 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Thursday 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Encourage church leaders to consider utilizing the “Servant Leadership” model for guiding and growing people and the church congregation. Inform church leaders that the shift on congregational demographics demands a shift from traditional authoritative leadership models to methods that encourage participation and collaboration.

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Leading a Culture of Excellence, Integrity, and Respect Fredricka Boles Johnson Springs 4 B&D Tuesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Pastors and church leaders have the opportunity to lead staff and volunteers everyday as they focus on ministry and the church experience. Creating an environment of performance excellence, integrity, and respect will increase great outcomes and minimize risk for the church. During this human resources workshop, participants will discuss how to improve performance excellence, manage conflict, and avoid sexual harassment concerns, thus fostering a strong culture built on biblical values and grace.

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the status quo. ome and discover simple, easy ways to share the gospel with exceptional and special Needs learners.

TRACK: Sunday School/ Small Groups

Leading Major Change in Your Ministry Ernest Reid Johnson Springs 1 A Wednesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

The stakes are high. Leadership decisions in ministries have eternal consequences. Almost every church or organization needs—or soon will need—to be led through major change. Leading Major Change in Your Ministry is your guide to successfully getting it done.

TRACK: Ministry Action

“Live This”: Evangelism Tool Kit for Churches Larry Anderson Mt. Laurel 1 C Wednesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Friday (repeat) 8:00–9:20 a.m.

This class introduces participants to the new “Live This” evangelism tool designed to help pastors and leaders equip and encourage members to share the gospel by engaging in gospel conversations.

TRACK: Evangelism

Life by Design Grace Dyson Mt. Laurel 1 A Part 1: Thursday 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Thursday 9:30–10:50 a.m.

The class will cover the process of how to uncover your God-given purposes and design and how to move forward. Whether you’re searching for your own purposes or helping your young adults transition from high school to college or college to career, uncovering God’s design can be a family affair!

TRACK: Young Adults

Leading a Special Needs Ministry Brenda Croston Johnson Springs 1 G Friday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

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Class Descriptions continued Living Ethically in a Culture of Chaos Kathryn Freeman Johnson Springs 5 A&C Wednesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Living in today’s cultural environment of rapid change presents special challenges for Christians. This workshop will give some practical anchor points for living a Christ-honoring life. It is designed specifically for those seeking to engage young adults and those new to Christian faith.

TRACK: Contemporary Issues Living in the Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit Yana Conner Johnson Springs 1 H Thursday: 9:30-15:50 a.m.

Why do so many of us think of Christianity as a lifestyle to which we conform, rather than a God with whom we commune? Jesus gave His disciples the audacious promise that it was to their advantage that He go back to heaven because the Holy Spirit could then come to live inside of them. How many of us consider our connection to the Holy Spirit so strong and so real that we would call His presence in us better than Jesus beside us? Over the course of this study, you’ll see how you can have a satisfying, powerful relationship with God through the Holy Spirit.

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Make It Relate: Educating African American Youth Gwendolyn Sutton Rhododendron 2 B Tuesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Thursday (repeat) 8:00–9:20 a.m.

We will show you how to supplement WMU children and youth curriculum to create culturally responsive lessons, designed to enrich African American and urban churches. Leave this workshop with ready-to-use lessons, tips, and strategies that address diversity. If we take diversity into account when teaching our children, we help all students find success, hope, and love of God, self, and others.

TRACK: Women’s Mission Make Space for What Matters Most Joseph Howard Mt. Laurel 4 Part 1: Wednesday 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Wednesday 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Do you know what’s most important in life? Do you feel too busy to make time for those things? This study gleans wisdom from the Book of Proverbs and from the example of Jesus to show you how to center your life on God’s priorities.

TRACK: Renewal Making Disciples Around the Word Houston Sloan Dogwood 2B Thursday – 8:00-9:20 a.m.

Thursday (repeat) 9:30-10:50 a.m.

Learn how you can partner with Operation Christmas Child to send Great Joy and Great News to children in need, and make disciples around the world.

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Making Disciples Through Sunday School Claude King Johnson Springs 1 B Wednesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Move beyond a typical Bible study in Sunday School by employing a Daily Discipleship Guide. Help members meet with God daily, spur one another on toward faithfully following Jesus Christ, and enjoy a rich small group experience.

TRACK: Discipleship/ Transformation Marketing Your Church: The Process and the Power Cindy Landes Mt. Laurel 1 B Thursday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Five simple marketing techniques that will grow your ministry. This is a working event where you will come out with a plan to fit your mission, your church, your community, and your budget.

TRACK: Technology/ Discipleship Tools Marriage and Money!

Shawn Dorrough Rhododendron 2 A Tuesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Thursday (repeat) 8:00–9:20 a.m.

It takes work to have a good marriage but what happens when there is no financial harmony? This workshop will discuss the great importance that money has in relationships and touch on the guidelines for money management.

TRACK: Finance

Marriage that Matters Julie and Emory Berry Johnson Springs 3 A&C Part 1: Tuesday 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Wednesday 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Don’t waste another day in a disappointing, disjointed marriage.

It’s time to reach the full potential of the precious, unique connection God wants you to enjoy with your spouse. Turn your marriage into a meaningful, real-life happily ever after. You’ll learn the winning formula that’s key to a successful marriage, why the Joneses are irrelevant, why you shouldn’t stick to just one flavor, why strategic planning shouldn’t end with the wedding, the importance of paying attention to smoke detectors, toilet-paper tasks, and feet, and much more!

TRACK: Marriage/Family Minister of Missions: Mission Team Leaders Network Jerry Daniels, Dennis Mitchell, Myles Dowdy Mt. Laurel 3 Part 1: Wednesday 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Wednesday 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Part 3: Thursday 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 4: Thursday 9:30–10:50 a.m.

These intensive sessions bring together those tasked with leading their church in missions for a time of networking through peer learning, sharing mission “best practices,” and discovering mission resources and partnership opportunities.

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Moms Set Free Kim Coleman Dogwood 1 B&C Part 1: Thursday 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Friday 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Moms are under so much pressure.

Pressure that weighs us down and threatens to wipe us out. Are you ready for relief? Mom Set Free will empower you to parent in the confidence of God’s grace and to experience the freedom you were created for.

TRACK: Women’s Ministry Moving From Christian Education to Missional Living Charles Grant Johnson Springs 1 A Tuesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Research from the book, Transformational Church, found that life change occurs best in the context of small groups. This session will rediscover how Sunday School and small groups can make disciples that are on mission for Christ. By redefining the purpose, strategy, and structure of Bible study groups, they can be sent into your community as missionaries who identify and meet needs while presenting the gospel of Jesus Christ.

TRACK: Ministry Action My Sister’s Keeper Carolyn Fountain Rhododendron 2 B Tuesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Thursday (repeat) 9:30–10:50 a.m.

This class will provide the why and how for developing mentoring relationships with women that will open doors of opportunity

to share the gospel. It will help women to explore gentle ways to be encouragement, strength, and help for one another through life’s challenging paths.

TRACK: Women’s Mission NAAF Ministry Assist Team Consultant Training NAAF Ministry Assist Team Coordinators Mt. Laurel 1 D Part 1: Tuesday 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Tuesday 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Part 3: Wednesday 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 4: Wednesday 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Part 5: Thursday 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 6: Thursday 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Specialized consultant training for individuals enlisted to serve as volunteer mission and ministry consultants for a National African American Fellowship (NAAF) pilot initiative.

TRACK: Assist Team Leaders Navigating the SBC Ken Weathersby Johnson Springs 5 B&D Tuesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Wednesday (repeat) 9:30–10:50 a.m.

The Southern Baptist Convention is a multifaceted organization. Come and learn about its mission and structure and how the local church benefits from joining other churches in this kingdom enterprise.

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Nothing Less: Engaging Kids in a Lifetime of Faith Delanee Williams Johnson Springs 4 A&C Tuesday: 9:30-10:50 a.m.

Wednesday (repeat) 9:30–10:50 a.m.

A.W. Tozer said, “Nothing less than the whole Bible can make a whole Christian.” In this breakout, participants will consider the 10 greatest influencers of spiritual health for kids and the implications for Kids Ministry.

TRACK: Kids/Youth Outrageous Justice Prison Fellowship Johnson Springs 1 A Wednesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Outrageous Justice small group is designed to awaken Christians to the need for justice that restores.

The material helps small groups to navigate the complexities of the criminal justice system, while providing a biblical perspective on justice and offering handson opportunities to engage. This curriculum effectively heightens awareness of criminal justice issues, sparks conversations about the intersection of faith and justice, and increases the likelihood that Christians will take individual and collective actions.

Bible study resources provided to participating churches.

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On Pastoring H.B. Charles, Jr. Dogwood 1 A Part 1: Tuesday 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Part 2: Wednesday 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Receive instructive reflections to fellow ministers on the pastor’s heart, leadership, and public ministry, covering topics like: cultivating personal godliness, prioritizing your family, guarding your ministry effectiveness, planning, preparing, and preaching sermons, and balancing pastoral roles and duties.

TRACK: Pastor/Preacher Political Disciple: Stewarding our Public Witness in the Age of Tribalism Kathryn Freeman Johnson Springs 5 A&C Wednesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

The goal of this workshop is to help attendees understand how to engage politics and public policy from a biblical perspective.

Participants will take away basic tools to engage in public policy discussions in a way that upholds biblical truth, but in a way that is consistent with the command to love your neighbor.

TRACK: Contemporary Issues Prayer: Lifeblood of the Black Community & Church Kyle Canty Mt. Laurel 1 C Tuesday: 8:00–9:30 a.m.

Thursday (repeat) 8:00–9:20 a.m.

This class focuses on strategies for leading your church to respond to the urgent need to pray for the soul of the nation, its leaders, community, and the many church planting missionaries taking

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the gospel to the cities across North America.

TRACK: Evangelism Praying is Mission Action!

Jenee Shearin Rhododendron 2 B Wednesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Are you hoping to maintain, reinvigorate, or perhaps even form a prayer life? Discover how to enrich your prayer time while establishing a deeper, more intimate connection with God and being spawned to action! We will expand our prayer life by including the missionary prayer guide along with other useful resources as we are encouraged to pray no matter life’s circumstances.

TRACK: Women’s Mission Preaching the Enduring Truth Aaron Lavender Dogwood 1 A Part 1: Wednesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Thursday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

African American preaching should include sound theology as well as timely relevance. Faithfulness to Scripture is the solution to the “crisis” among African Americans.

TRACK: Pastor/Preacher Protecting Children from Sexual Predators in the Ministry Environment Robert Wild Dogwood 2 D Part 1: Tuesday 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Wednesday 8:00–9:20 a.m.

How to identify a sexual predator through profiling their behavior and how to empower our children and create a volunteer screening process that will cause sexual predators to “Opt Out” of our ministries.

TRACK: Church Law & Security Protecting the Flock: Navigating Church Security Jessica Henderson Dogwood 2 D Wednesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

In the wake of the multiple church shootings that have occurred just in the past five years, church security is becoming more and more of a necessity. Learn what you can do legally to protect your congregation and create a safe space for people to encounter God. TRACK: Church Law & Security Prototype: The Seven Stages of Worship Lennox Zamore Johnson Springs 3 B&D Part 1: Tuesday 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Tuesday 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Prototype shows convincingly that all true worship, whether in heaven or on earth, is temple worship “patterned” after Adonai’s heavenly temple and follows seven prescriptive steps concealed in each of the stations of the Jewish temple.

This historic novel and study book set provides an astounding wealth of theological and historical information that makes it an indispensable resource for Jews and Christians alike. This book will move you as it unveils some of the most profound secrets of worship hidden in amazing prototypes. And the profound reality of worship will be undeniable.

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Reaching Millennials Through the Music Ministry Jerome Symonette Rhododendron 1 A–C Thursday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Worship is a great tool for honoring God and reaching our millennials.

Let’s learn how to make it inviting and engaging in ways that still give all glory to God. TRACK: Worship/Arts Reaching the LGBTQIAPK Community Marshelle Wilburn Mt. Laurel 1 C Tuesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Wednesday (repeat) 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Thirty years ago, as AIDS swept the nation, Christians missed a unique opportunity. Prominent Christians preached that the disease was the judgment of God, while the gospel took the back seat. Come learn what all these letters mean and how to reach the LGBTQIAPK community near you with the gospel.

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thought of God. Unthankfulness, anxiety, frustration, and selfishness, “No Christian is totally godly…there is a degree of ungodliness in all of us.” “Blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sins” (Romans 4:8).

TRACK: Discipleship/ Transformation Sing Jerome Symonette Rhododendron 1 A–C Part 1: Tuesday 8:00–9:30 a.m.

Part 2: Wednesday 8:00–9:20 a.m.

In this session we will have five key aims: to discover why we sing and the overwhelming joy and holy privilege that comes with singing, to consider how singing impacts our hearts and minds and all of our lives, to cultivate a culture of family singing in our daily home life, to equip our churches for wholeheartedly singing to the Lord and one another as an expression of unity, and to inspire us to see congregational singing as a radical witness to the world.

TRACK: Worship/Arts

Respectable Sins: Confronting the Sins We Tolerate Carolyn Wells Johnson Springs 1 B Thursday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Friday (repeat) 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Respectable Sins are sins of Christians that are not obvious. Sins committed by Christians everyday.

Sins we tolerate in ourselves—such as jealousy, anger, judgmentalism, selfishness, and pride. Ungodliness, the root of our sins, is one of the biggest sins of Christians living one’s everyday life with little or no

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Sunday School Matters Johnson Springs 1 G Part 1 - Allan Taylor: Leadership, Vision, & Souls, Tuesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2 - Eugene McCormick: Curriculum, Ministry, & Organization, Tuesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Part 3 – Allan Taylor: Teaching, Transformation, & Now, Wednesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m Part 4 – Assimilation, Growth, & Groups, Wednesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Sunday School Matters! It really does! This class will aid you in leading your church to build, expand, and maintain a healthy Sunday School. Remember, Sunday School really does matter!

TRACK: Sunday School/ Small Groups Taking Jesus to School Jeffery Singletary Mt. Laurel 3 Tuesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Friday (repeat) 8:00–9:20 a.m.

How do we deal with the current crisis in our schools? Our school zones have become war zones and our playgrounds have become battlegrounds. The answer isn’t just legislation, it’s revelation. Our children need our help and the Lord’s presence.

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Taking Your Church to the Next Level Ken Weathersby Mt. Laurel 1 C Thursday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

All local churches experience a predictable life cycle of growth and decline. But if a church is on a downward trend, how can it turn around? Taking Your Church to the Next Level explains the impact of age and size on churches and outlines the improvements that must be made at each point for a church to remain fruitful and faithful to its mission.

TRACK: Evangelism Taking Your Church to Prayer Boot Camp Claude King Johnson Springs 1 B Wednesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Experience some fresh dimensions on prayer and prepare to lead a Prayer Boot Camp for your church to help people learn to pray more effectively and strategically. You will receive and learn how to use tools to conduct your own Prayer Boot Camp for your small group or church.

TRACK: Discipleship/ Transformation Tell Someone Victor Davis Dogwood 2 A Thursday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

This study helps group members identify people and places already in their daily routines, encouraging and empowering them to share the good news of Jesus Christ.

Evangelism shouldn’t be an artificial religious sales pitch. We shouldn’t be afraid of burning bridges with

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people we know and love. Instead, we should build bridges with our stories to connect people to the heart of the Savior.

TRACK: Ministry Outreach The Conduct of a Good Minister of the Church T Vaughn Walker Johnson Springs 1 H Wednesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Ministerial ethics are a vital part of a successful ministry. Learn the dos and the don’ts for ministers so you can start strong and finish well.

TRACK: Seminary Level The Growing Wealth Gap: What You Need to Do Now! Shawn Dorrough Rhododendron 2 A Tuesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Wednesday (repeat) 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Studies show that if the racial wealth divide is left unaddressed, the median black household wealth could be on a path to hit zero by the year 2053! What can we do to reverse this trend? This workshop introduces strategies to implement today and in the future.

TRACK: Finance The Gospel Project: God the Pursuer Tarrance Floyd Johnson Springs 1 E Part 1: Wednesday 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Wednesday 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Though God’s people continued to rebel against Him, He continued to pursue them with an ever-faithful love. In this study through the prophets, you will see how God demonstrated His commitment over

and over again and called people to turn from their sin and come back to Him, as He waited with open arms. But rebellion cannot be ignored; God would be faithful to His Word and exile His people from their land for their sin. Yet He promised that one day new hearts and new life would come to His people—a promise fulfilled by faith in Jesus Christ.

TRACK: Bible The Millennials: Connecting to America’s Largest Generation Micah Gaines Dogwood 2 A Thursday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Millennials want to be part of something significant that makes a real impact. Workplace studies indicate that companies which help younger employees find meaning and significance in their work enable these workers to see a future with their company and are therefore more likely to retain these workers. Employers who fail will be less successful in retaining millennials. The same is true for the church. This workshop will present critical insights, strategies, and opportunities for reaching, retaining, and connecting millennials in the work of the church through participation in ministry and mission partnerships ranging from such community initiatives to working alongside church planters.

TRACK: Ministry Outreach

This Is Our Time Aaron Lavender Johnson Springs 5 A&C Part 1: Tuesday 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Tuesday 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Many Christians feel bombarded by the messages they hear and the trends they see in our rapidly changing world. This is Our Time provides snapshots of 21st century American life in order to help Christians understand the times.

By analyzing our common beliefs and practices (smartphone habits, entertainment intake, and our views of shopping, sex, marriage, politics, and life’s purpose), we will be helped to see through the myths of society to the hope of the gospel.

TRACK: Contemporary Issues

attitudes, habits, and behaviors of Jesus Christ and help you understand ways God is working in you to transform you into His image for His purposes and for His glory.

TRACK: Renewal

Thrive: The Single Life as God Intended Yana Conner Mt. Laurel 1 A Part 1: Tuesday 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Part 2: Wednesday 9:30–10:50 a.m.

You can make a difference with your life right now instead of sitting around waiting for something to happen to you. If you’re ready to figure out what God has to say about singleness instead of relying on your own feelings and conclusions, this class is for you.

TRACK: Young Adults

Unleashing the Power of WORDsearch Steven Ward Mt. Laurel 1 B Tuesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Wednesday (repeat) 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Friday (repeat) 8:00–9:20 a.m.

This class will demonstrate to you how you can utilize WORDsearch Bible Software to help you study more efficiently and effectively.

You’ll discover how to search by word, phrase, reference, and even by topic. Discover for yourself God’s Word and how it applies to your life daily.

TRACK: Technology/ Discipleship Tools

Transformed Into Christlikeness Claude King Mt. Laurel 4 Tuesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Would you agree with the Apostle Paul when he wrote, “We have the mind of Christ”? You can! Claude King, coauthor of The Mind of Christ with T. W. Hunt, will guide this examination of the characteristics,

Transforming a Prisoner’s Worldview Sam Dye Johnson Springs 1 A Thursday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

This class utilizes five proven transformational teaching principles and the practical applications for building human capacity for ministry. Copies of the training and presentations will be provided to all attendees.

TRACK: Ministry Action

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The WHOLE Church: Everyone’s Part in Missions April Franklin Dogwood 2 B Tuesday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Wednesday (repeat) 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Everyone in the church has a part to play in the Great Commission.

Whether God is calling you to pray, to give, to go, or to send, the church cannot accomplish the task without you. Come find out how you or your church can be strategic in the part you are called to play.

TRACK: Mission Mobilization What Every Writer Needs to Know Beverly Sonnier Johnson Springs 4 B&D Wednesday: 9:30–10:50 a.m.

Where’s your book? Have you ever thought about being a writer?

Come and learn the process, from conceptualization, research, note taking, manuscript writing, editing, publishing, marketing, and more.

TRACK: Church Administration What is Justice That Restores: Panel Discussion Prison Fellowship Johnson Springs 1 A Thursday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

This interactive panel discussion will feature male and female leaders who have holistically employed and implemented restorative justice

practices towards successful reintegration within their respective organizations. Panel members will share stories of transformation, opportunities for church growth through evangelism, and discipleship. Attendees are invited to engage in open dialogue and will have the opportunity to participate in the Q&A session. Copies of the timeless book Justice That Restores by our founder Chuck Colson will be provided to all attendees.

TRACK: Ministry Action When the Vow Breaks Charles Grant Johnson Springs 1 G Thursday: 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Divorce is a reality in all of our churches. Unfortunately we don’t often talk about it and many suffer or go through it in silence. We will discuss the top five felt needs and issues that result from facing divorce: kids, finances, anger, depression, and loneliness. We will show how God continues to work in people’s lives to provide hope and encouragement in the aftermath of divorce. Also hear important insights about how to seek reconciliation, secure proper marriage counseling, find a good attorney, and negotiate settlements and custody issues.

TRACK: Sunday School/ Small Groups Who Moved My Pulpit?

Leroy Fountain Johnson Springs 4 B&D Part 1 - Thursday 8:00-9:20 a.m.

Part 2 – Thursday 9:30-10:50 a.m.

Based on conversations with thousands of pastors, combined with on-the-ground research

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from more than 50,000 churches, best-selling author Thom S. Rainer shares an eight-stage roadmap to leading change in your church.

Not by changing doctrine. Not by changing biblical foundations. But by changing methodologies and approaches for reaching a rapidly changing culture.

TRACK: Church Administration Why Her? Brenda Croston Dogwood 1 B&C Part 1: Tuesday 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Part 2: Wednesday 8:00–9:20 a.m.

Uncover truths you need to arm yourself with when combating comparison by studying the biblical account of Rachel & Leah. Learn to be content without becoming complacent, and discover godly wisdom to quiet the incessant “Why her?” question in your head.

Develop greater awareness of your insecurities, and learn to stop the lies in their tracks. Because the truth will set you free, and free women don’t have to measure up to anyone. Not even her.

TRACK: Women’s Ministry

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EVALUATION 2018 BLACK CHURCH LEADERSHIP AND FAMILY CONFERENCE Yes! Send me email notifications about the 2019 event: (email) How many times have you attended this conference?

Did other members of your family attend this conference?

Why? Gender:

Male

Family Situation:

Age Range:

Female Married

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Church Role: Very Dissatisfied INSTRUCTIONS Please circle the number in response to the items listed.

Rate aspects of the conference on a 1-5 scale:

Very Satisfied

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Your feedback is sincerely appreciated.

Thank you.

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INSTRUCTIONS Please evaluate two classes you attended during the week. Circle the number in response to the items listed.

Rate aspects of the conference on a 1-5 scale: 1 Strongly disagree 2 Disagree 3N either agree nor disagree 4 Agree 5 Strongly agree n/a Not applicable

Class Title: I was well informed about the objectives of this class.

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