The Pastoral Installation and Investiture of Reverend Dr. Robert C. Scott

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Biographical Sketch of Reverend Dr. Robert C. Scott

Visionary, Pastor, Preacher, and sought after speaker, the Reverend Dr. Robert Charles Scott is a native of Monticello, MS and a resident of Charlotte, NC. He is married to Pier Charisse Scott and they are the parents of Charis Jordyn Scott. He is the Senior Pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC a historically significant congregation with nearly 5000 disciples serving in the Charlotte/Mecklenburg County region since 1900. He is the fifth pastor in St. Paul’s history. He preached his initial sermon at the age of 11; licensed at the age of 12; and ordained at the age of 18 at the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church (Monticello, MS). He is the son of Mrs. Dorothy Newsome (formerly Scott) and Mr. Robert Funches.

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Dr. Scott is a 1986 honor graduate of Monticello High School. He attended Jackson State University in Jackson, MS where he served his peers as president of the Student Government Association. In May 1991, he graduated with honors from JSU with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/Pre-law. He pursued his seminary education at Duke University Divinity School, Durham, NC and graduated in 1994 with a Master of Divinity. He earned his doctoral degree (at the age of 29) from United Theological Seminary (Dayton, OH) in December 1997 under the mentorship of the Reverend Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker. He did his doctoral dissertation on The Dialectical Method of Preaching as Pastoral Care in the African American Church and graduated with high distinction and was the youngest person in his group.

The Reverend Dr. Robert C. Scott is an officer of the prestigious Hampton University Ministers Conference serving as Necrologist. He is on the Board of Trustees for United Theological Seminary (Trotwood, OH), where he was honored as one of the recipients of the 2016 Distinguished Alumnus Award. He was the Centennial District Representative for the Eighth District of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (April 2010-April 2013). At the Centennial Celebration of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, he was a recipient of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Century of Excellence Award in Religion. He received the International Omega Man of the Year Award (International Conclave, Raleigh, NC July 2010). Dr. Scott was inducted into the Morehouse College Board of Preachers (April 2006) and was selected in the inaugural edition of the top twenty Although he accepted the calling young preachers under 40 to watch by to preach at an early age, Dr. Scott The African American Pulpit—Summer contends that his acceptance preserved him until he got older and gained a better 2001 (an international preaching journal with emphasis on Black preaching). He understanding of himself and the ministry. has mentored doctoral students at United During this transition, he was greatly influenced by the late Reverend Dr. Samuel Theological Seminary (Dayton, OH) DeWitt Proctor, his professor and advisor at with Dr. Charles E. Booth and Dr. Jesse T. Duke; the Reverend Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker, Williams. He has preached at the National Baptist Convention, USA Inc. on several his doctoral mentor at United; and the Reverend Dr. Charles E. Booth, his spiritual occasions (most recently for Foreign Mission Night at the Memphis meeting). father.

He was a keynote speaker for the National Urban League meeting (Summer 2007).

He was the featured young preacher for the J. H. Jackson/Caesar Clark preaching forum for the National Baptist Convention, USA Inc. (September 2003, Kansas City, MO). He was one of the key organizers of A Call to Oneness, which organized over 20,000 African American men to march against violence and crime in St. Louis, MO (June 1, 2008). He was a Board of Trustee Member for Eden Theological Seminary, Webster Groves, MO (2000-2011) He is a Board member for Doorways (which provides housing for persons with HIV/ AIDS in St. Louis, MO). He is also a Board member of American Baptist Home Mission Society (March 2009-present) where he sits on the Finance Committee. He served as the part-time director of the Baptist House of Studies at Eden Theological Seminary, Webster Groves, MO (August 2012-September 2016).

Dr. Scott was an associate minister at Orange Grove Baptist Church under Reverend Carl Kenney. He has served as pastor of Zion Temple United Church of Christ (Durham, NC) and Union Baptist Church (Lexington, NC). He served as the senior pastor of Central Baptist Church (St. Louis, MO) from November 1999 to September 2016. It is his desire to be a vessel of God and declare to a broken humanity that God the potter wants to put us back together again.

The Pastoral Installation and Investiture Service of Reverend Dr. Robert C. Scott, Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 4:00 PM

Order of Worship Presiding Reverend Dr. Jesse T. Williams, Jr., Senior Pastor Convent Avenue Baptist Church, Harlem, New York Call to Worship

Reverend Dr. Jesse T. Williams, Jr.

Leader:

Save Your people, and bless Your inheritance;

Congregation:

Shepherd them also, and bear them up forever.

Processional Led by The Saint Paul Drill Team

~ Psalm 28:9

“God of Our Fathers”

Senior Pastor Elect, Lady Pier, & Miss Charis Pastor’s Family Associate Ministers Deacon Family Ministry Deaconesses The Board of Directors Visiting Clergy Visiting Clergy Family

Hymn

“Holy, Holy, Holy”

The Saint Paul Mass Choir and Congregation

Old Testament Lesson

Jeremiah 3:14-18

Reverend Brenda Richardson, Minister of Christian Education Saint Paul Baptist Church, Charlotte, North Carolina

New Testament Lesson

2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Invocation Musical Selection

Reverend James Burney, Minister of Children and Youth Saint Paul Baptist Church, Charlotte, North Carolina Reverend Thomas Farrow, Senior Pastor Reeder Memorial Baptist Church, Charlotte, North Carolina

“We Praise Your Name” The Saint Paul Mass Choir

Welcome

Brother Rahkireon Stinson, Youth Representative Pastoral Installation Committee

Occasion

Deacon Debra Chestnut Reed, Chair Pastoral Search Committee

Expressions (2 min each):

• Representative Alma Adams, Twelfth Congressional US District United States Congress • Senator Joyce Waddell 40th District, North Carolina Senate • Commissioner Ella Scarborough, Chair Mecklenburg County • Mayor Jennifer Roberts City of Charlotte, North Carolina • Ms. Vicki Jones Belmont Community Association • Dr. Nilous M. Avery II, President General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina • Reverend Donnie Garris, Moderator United Missionary Baptist Association • Brother Rayshion Sashington, Basileus Pi Phi (Graduate) Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

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The Pastoral Installation and Investiture Service of Reverend Dr. Robert C. Scott, Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 4:00 PM

Order of Worship (cont.)

Offering

Reverend Dr. Leonzo D. Lynch, Senior Pastor Ebenezer Baptist Church, Charlotte, North Carolina

Introduction of Preacher

Reverend Dr. Monica D. Redmond, Executive Pastor Saint Paul Baptist Church, Charlotte, North Carolina

The Saint Paul Mass Choir to Sing a Musical Selection during the offering.

Musical Selection Hymn of Preparation

“Truly Amazing”

The Saint Paul Mass Choir

“A Charge to Keep”

The Saint Paul Hymn Choir

The Installation Sermon

Reverend Dr. Charles E. Booth, Senior Pastor

Invitation to Discipleship

Reverend Dr. Jesse T. Williams, Jr.

Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Columbus, Ohio

The Investiture Ceremony The Charge to the Senior Pastor-Elect (Page 6)

Reverend Dr. Ricky A. Woods, , Senior Minister First Baptist Church-West, Charlotte, North Carolina

The Charge to the Officers and Leaders (Page 7)

Reverend Dr. Leonzo D. Lynch

The Charge to the Congregation (Page 8 and 9)

Reverend Dr. Robert L. McGowens, Senior Pastor Greater Galilee Baptist Church, Charlotte, North Carolina

The Prayer for Pastor and Family

Bishop Sir Walter Lee Mack, Jr., Senior Pastor Union Baptist Church, Winston Salem, North Carolina

The Presentation of the Church to Pastor (Page 9)

Deacon Dorothy Barnes, Chair of Deacons Family Ministry Saint Paul Baptist Church, Charlotte, North Carolina

The Presentation of Keys to Pastor (Page 9)

Deacon George Dunlap, Chair of Board of Directors Saint Paul Baptist Church, Charlotte, North Carolina

Senior Pastor Elect, please stand

All elected and appointed officers of board/ministries/committees/ auxiliaries of Saint Paul Baptist Church, please stand

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All the disciples of Saint Paul Baptist Church, please stand

All ordained clergy, please surround and place your hands on Dr. Scott, Lady Pier, and Miss Charis All Active Deacons of Saint Paul Baptist Church, please stand

All 2017 Board of Directors of Saint Paul Baptist Church, please stand

Declaration of Investiture Reverend Dr. Jesse T. Williams, Jr.

Accordingly, Reverend Dr. Robert Charles Scott by God's appointment, the people’s affirmation and your acceptance, as a Senior Pastor in the Church of Jesus Christ and presiding officer of these investiture services, I now announce that you are duly installed and fully invested with authority to serve as the Senior Pastor of Saint Paul Baptist Church, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Special Presentations

Reverend Dr. Monica D. Redmond

Remarks

Sister Gwendolyn Garnett, Co-Chair Pastoral Installation Committee

Closing Remarks

First Lady Pier Scott Senior Pastor Robert Charles Scott

Benediction

Reverend Dr. Carl J. Solomon, Senior Pastor United Baptist Church, Baltimore, Maryland

Recessional Led by The Saint Paul Drill Team

Pastor Scott, Lady Pier, and Miss Charis will participate in a short receiving line after the service to briefly greet and shake hands

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Biographical Sketch of Reverend Dr. Charles E. Booth

reaching the Gospel is a life calling for the Reverend Dr. Charles E. Booth. He is the Senior Pastor of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church and fully affiliated Professor of Preaching at the Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, Ohio. Education, particularly Christian education, is also a very high priority for this pastor. Dr. Booth has traveled the world preaching and teaching the Gospel. He has also preached on college, university, and seminary campuses throughout this country.

Dr. Booth earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at Howard University and his Master of Divinity degree from Eastern Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He earned the Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio where he serves as a member of the Board of Trustees. The United Theological Seminary has honored Dr. Booth by sponsoring a preaching conference in his name - The Charles E. Booth Annual Preaching Conference.

In 1993, Dr. Booth founded the Mount Olivet Christian Academy, later renamed the Gloria S. Friend Christian Academy in honor of its first administrator. The Academy, which has grades kindergarten through fifth, stresses excellence in academics, Christian education, and African and African American history. It is fully accredited by the Ohio Department of Education.

Dr. Booth serves as an affiliate professor of homiletics at the Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, Ohio.

He is an author, publishing his book, Bridging the Breach: Evangelical Thought and Liberation in the AfricanAmerican Preaching Tradition (Urban Ministries) in 2000. Dr. Booth is a former member of the advisory board of The African American Pulpit and

has contributed writings in multiple publications, such as From One Brother to Another: Voices of African American Men; The Irresistible Urge to Preach: A Collectible of African American “Call” Stories; Outstanding Black Sermons, volumes III and IV; and Wisdom of the Ages: The Mystique of the African American Preacher. Dr. Booth’s biography and a sermon appear in Preaching with Sacred Fire: An Anthology of African-American Sermons, 1750-Present. His most recent publication is The Prophetic Voice – Words for Today.

The Baltimore native has devoted the past 36 years to Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, where he has overseen substantial church growth. During Dr. Booth’s tenure, Mt. Olivet raised $2.1 million to build the 100-seat Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Chapel, an administrative wing and 12 classrooms, and to expand the fellowship center, along with other facility improvements.

Mt. Olivet is now in the planning stage of building an $8 million Family Life Center.

United States, Europe, South America, Central America and Africa. Dr. Booth has been listed in Who’s Who Among African Americans and in Ebony magazine’s Honor Roll of Preachers. He received the 1999 James E. Stamps Alumni Recognition Award for outstanding contributions Dr. Booth leads his congregation to young people attending historically by focusing on providing spiritual black colleges and universities; nurturing and information. “The pulpit is the 1999 Alpha Phi Alpha and the no place for personal opinion,” he said Alpha Lambda Rho Chapter’s Vertner to attendees of the African American Woodson Tandy Award for dedicated Leadership Workshop in 2007. “The community service. The Columbus pulpit is the place for propagation of Ohio Education Association awarded the Gospel.” He has been the guest the 2014 Martin Luther King, Jr. preacher and lecturer at the historic Humanitarian Award to Dr. Booth for Hampton Ministers’ Conference in his documented commitment to local 1984, 1995 and 1999. and global communities around the issues of unemployment, homelessness, Dr. Booth has been a guest education, and health. preacher to enlisted service men and women and their families in Germany; the North American preacher at the Baptist World Youth Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina; and a guest revivalist and preacher at churches and conferences throughout the

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The Charge to the Senior Pastor-Elect Dr. Woods:

For nearly 2000 years, the Church of our Lord has set apart some members for preparation and consecration to serve God's people. The church elects such persons to positions of responsibility and service. They are called to serve the downtrodden and the disinherited. These persons may be preachers, teachers, prophets, bishops, or pastors. They are called to equip the saints for the work of the ministry, so the body of Christ will be edified.

Therefore, Reverend Dr. Robert Charles Scott on this 30th day of April in the Year of Our Lord, 2017, I offer the following charge to you.

If you agree, when appropriate, please respond, I ACCEPT. I charge you in the words of Saint Paul the Apostle, to be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, for as much as you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. So, do not seek to be more successful, seek to be more faithful. Never take as the aim of your life, fortune or fame, for neither can keep you near the cross nor lead you to your destiny which is the prize of the high calling from Jesus Christ.

If you agree, please say, I ACCEPT.

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Pastor Scott:

I ACCEPT.

Dr. Woods:

I charge you, in the presence of God and of Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and dead, to preach the Word; proclaim a righteous and relevant Gospel in season and out of season. Correct, rebuke, and encourage with great patience and through careful instruction. Listen to your flock. Work closely with them. Pray for them.

Weep and rejoice with them for they are in your charge and care. As you do this, remember that pastoring is not a finely tuned orchestration. Rather, the pastorate is a calling that requires a willingness to accept the improvisational movement of God. If you agree, please say, I ACCEPT.

Pastor Scott:

I ACCEPT.

Dr. Woods:

I charge you to never develop disdain for a congregant. Instead, fall in love with these people over and over again. Your vocation, though also manifested through sacrificial acts, is above all to spread the love, grace, mercy, power, and forgiveness of Jesus Christ.

If you agree, please say, I ACCEPT.

Pastor Scott:

I ACCEPT.

Dr. Woods:

I charge you to never take for granted your wife, Lady Pier, your daughter, Miss Charis, and your extended family.

Do not take for granted your health or your personal relationship with God. It is your family that bears you up as if on eagle’s wings in your presence and in your Absence. Their generosity helps make your work possible.

Your health you must safeguard for you know that your body is not your own, it is the temple of God and a dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. And it is your personal relationship with God that feeds and determines all other relationships as well as determines the eternal destination of your soul.

If you agree, please say, I ACCEPT.

Pastor Scott:

I ACCEPT.

Dr. Woods:

I charge you to always give God your best and be original. God desires to do something significant through this church and through you in this season. Appreciate your predecessors - Mayfield, Wertz, Drummond, and Moss - each of whom had their own charge to keep and God to glorify, but don't duplicate them. God wants to work through you.

If you agree, please say, I ACCEPT

Pastor Scott:

I ACCEPT.

Dr. Woods:

And last but not least, as you take up this pastoral mantle, remember the gifts you have received to serve as Senior Pastor are not your gifts. They are divine deposits. They are the answers to knee-scarring prayers invoked on your behalf. They are the lessons of teachers and the knowledge of colleagues, strangers, mentors, and friends.

If you agree to remember these things, please say I WILL.

Pastor Scott:

I WILL.

The Charge to the Church Officers and Leaders All elected and appointed officers of board/ministries/committees/auxiliaries of Saint Paul Baptist Church, please stand

Dr. Lynch:

Sisters and Brothers, this congregation has elected you to a position of servant leadership. It is a great honor to be chosen to help the Senior Pastor in fulfilling the work of the church. You now present yourselves to take the oath of serving with Dr. Scott, the disciples of Saint Paul Baptist Church and the wider community, through ministry and mission. It is appropriate that you now answer the following questions: Do you willingly accept the responsibilities of the office to which you have been elected or appointed to serve and do you promise to perform the duties of your office as diligently and effectively as possible?

If so, answer: I DO.

Officers:

I DO.

Dr. Lynch:

Do you endeavor to lead an exemplary Christian life and to set a proper example for others?

If so, answer: I WILL DO SO WITH THE HELP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.

Officers:

I WILL DO SO WITH THE HELP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.

Dr. Lynch:

Do you commit yourself to personal spiritual development through daily devotions, attending a teaching ministry at Saint Paul, giving generously of tithes and offerings, and sharing the load of ministry with your Senior Pastor, the Reverend Dr. Robert C. Scott?

If so, answer: I WILL DO SO WITH THE HELP OF JESUS CHRIST.

Officers:

I WILL DO SO WITH THE HELP OF JESUS CHRIST.

Dr. Lynch:

Will you promote the peace, unity, and effectiveness of the church; and, in cooperation with other officers, foster the blending of all efforts to fulfilling the Great Commission of Jesus Christ as it is written in Matthew 28:16-20?

If so, answer: I WILL DO SO WITH GOD BEING MY HELPER.

Officers:

I WILL DO SO WITH GOD BEING MY HELPER.

Dr. Lynch:

Will you pray daily for your church, your pastor, his staff, and his lay leaders – that we may be effective in carrying out our Lord’s work?

If so, answer: I WILL.

Officers:

I WILL.

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The Charge to the Congregation All of the disciples of Saint Paul Baptist Church, please stand

Dr. McGowens:

The sacred partnership between a congregation and pastor is not happenstance but rather a holy arrangement orchestrated by the Omniscient God. I invite you to joyfully and lovingly enter into this covenant with your new Senior Pastor, the Reverend Dr. Robert C. Scott, realizing this moment in time was actually predestined in eternity, even before the foundations of this world were established. Therefore, Disciples of Saint Paul Baptist Church, Charlotte, North Carolina, on this 30th day of April in the year of our Lord 2017, I offer the following charge to you: If you agree, when appropriate, please respond, WE ACCEPT. I charge you to be a spiritual community of love. You should also be a community where care and compassion abound. The ministry of care and compassion is not simply the job description of the pastor. It is the job description of this entire church. Be known as a friendly, loving and caring church.

If you agree, please say, WE ACCEPT.

Congregation:

WE ACCEPT.

Dr. McGowens:

I charge you to eagerly accept and follow the leadership of the Senior Pastor. Great leadership is dependent on willing and consistent “followship.” Trust your pastor is a person of prayer who desires to lead the congregation according to the perfect will of God. If you agree, please say, WE ACCEPT.

Congregation:

WE ACCEPT.

Dr. McGowens:

I charge you to foster the creativity and imagination of your Senior Pastor. Encourage Dr. Scott to meditate and pray regularly; to appreciate great literature, culture, and the arts; and to attend conferences and professional gatherings where his gifts for ministry can be enhanced. Then, invite your pastor to unleash his sanctified imagination upon this congregation through profound teaching, preaching and vision casting that illuminates the mind, warms the heart, and persuades people to serve the Lord and humanity.

If you agree, please say, WE ACCEPT.

Congregation:

WE ACCEPT.

Dr. McGowens:

I charge you to respect and work with individuals in position of authority, including lay leaders and the church staff. These persons are extensions of the church’s ministry and a manifestation of the Senior Pastor’s responsibility to equip the saints for building up the body of Christ.

If you agree, please say, WE ACCEPT.

Congregation:

WE ACCEPT

Dr. McGowens:

I charge you to be committed to your own spiritual development through Christian Education. Also, support the work of the church through the faithful stewardship of your time, talent, and treasure. Attend the services and meetings whenever possible. Most importantly, pray without ceasing for your church and Senior Pastor and live in expectancy of the Lord’s return.

If you agree, please say, WE ACCEPT.

Congregation:

WE ACCEPT.

Dr. McGowens:

I charge you to regularly demonstrate love, care, and compassion for the total well-being of your Senior Pastor.

Also, encourage your pastor to maintain good spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional health. Insist that your pastor engage in Sabbath rest weekly, seek routine medical care, and take vacations as needed.

If you agree, please say, WE ACCEPT.

Congregation:

WE ACCEPT.

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The Charge to the Congregation (cont.)

Dr. McGowens:

Finally, I charge you to joyously embrace change and never major in the minor things. God has united you with your pastor for the purpose of transforming this congregation, community, and even the world. Thus, do not waste God’s time with trivial pursuits. Worry less about the church by-laws and focus more on the Bible. Worry less about a renovation project and focus more on building up torn-down lives. Worry less about the budgets and focus more on God who can supply all your needs. Dream big dreams for God and wait expectantly as God transforms dreams into reality. Always remember our God is able to do exceedingly, abundantly above all we can ask or think.

If you agree, please say, WE ACCEPT.

Congregation:

WE ACCEPT.

The Presentation of the Congregation All Active Deacons of Saint Paul Baptist Church, please stand when prompted

Deacon Dorothy Barnes

Let the Deacons Family Ministry stand with me and make this Declaration

Deacons of Saint Paul

We, the Deacons of the Saint Paul Baptist Church, Charlotte, North Carolina acknowledge the Holy responsibility of the office of the deacon to which we were chosen; we affirm our love for God and for this congregation.

We were entrusted the pastoral care of the congregation in the absence of a called pastor, and in this investiture moment, we relinquish this primary responsibility of the care of the congregation to our new Senior Pastor, Reverend Dr. Robert C. Scott.

We offer ourselves, now, in common service with our new Senior Pastor to serve the church of our Lord to the best of our ability.

We therefore, present the congregation of Saint Paul Baptist Church to you, Pastor Scott for you to pray for, care for, and lead as God gives you guidance and strength.

SO HELP ME GOD.

The Presentation of the Keys of the Church All 2017 members of the Board of Directors, please stand when prompted

Deacon George Dunlap

Let the Board of Directors stand with me and make this declaration

Board of Directors

We, the Board of Directors, renew our pledge of loyalty to our God, this Church and service to which, as the Board of Directors, we have been elected.

We were entrusted with the primary care of the material matters of this congregation as to its good reputation and report on behalf of the congregation in the absence of a called pastor.

In this investiture moment, we relinquish the primary responsibility to our new Senior Pastor, Reverend Dr. Robert C. Scott to provide divine vision and leadership.

We offer ourselves, now, in common service with our new Senior Pastor to serve the church of our Lord to the best of our ability.

Therefore, we present these keys to you, which are symbolic of the keys Jesus entrusted to the disciples when He was present on earth.

We look forward to working with you in doing God's work through Saint Paul Baptist Church.

SO HELP ME GOD.

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American Baptist Churches of the

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 13457 Springfield, IL 62791

Great Rivers Region Phone: (217) 726-7366

Website: www.abcgrr.org

Muriel L. Johnson, Associate Minister for Areas Box 30698 Columbia, MO 65205

Physical Address: 3940 Pintail Drive Springfield, IL 62711-6737 Phone: (573) 206-4845 Fax: (888) 658-3803 muriel@abcgrr.org

April 30, 2017

Reverend Dr. Robert C. Scott, Senior Pastor St. Paul Baptist Church 1401 Allen Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28205

Dear Rev. Dr. Robert C. Scott, Greetings in the name of Jesus the Christ, our Risen Lord, and Savior!

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It is my pleasure, on behalf of the American Baptist Churches of the Great Rivers Region to congratulate you, as you celebrate your installation as Senior Pastor of the St. Paul Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina.

I confess that it is with mixed feelings that I write this letter. While it is true that I am full of joy for you, your family, the disciples of St. Paul and the American Baptist Churches of the South, I am also aware that your Call to St. Paul also involved a Call to leave the Great Rivers Region where you will be missed.

Also, to your pastoral service, your willingness to serve on Area, Regional and National levels kept our Regional family better informed and connected to one another. I am grateful for the ways you have strengthen our American Baptist Witness in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Yes, I will miss you both professionally and personally. But there is no doubt in my mind that when God draws and calls a pastor and a congregation together into a covenant, it is truly a “Holy Moment” that sits at the intersection of God’s great love for the Church and God’s great love for the world. Please know, your brothers and sisters in Great Rivers will be wrapping you and St. Paul in prayer not only for the celebration of your installation; but for the additional layers of service, and outreach that will flow from your union. As you embrace this congregation and they embrace you, it is my earnest prayer that God will be faithfully served and pleased by the witness of your ministry at St. Paul as you do life together in Biblical and Relevant ways.

On a personal note, I will miss watching with sheer delight the love that flows so easily around you, Lady Pier and Charis. If I could be in 2 places at one time, I would be in Worship with you and the disciples of St. Paul during the installation weekend. But since I can’t, please know that I am excited about coming next month to meet the St. Paul disciples, to visit with you and yours as well as share with Lady Pier and the women of St. Paul at the First Lady’s Tea! Your Co-Laborer and Sister In Christ, Reverend Muriel L. Johnson

Eden Theological Seminary Eden Black Alumni Association 475 E. Lockwood St. Louis, MO 63119

“Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens another.”

April 24, 2017

Board of Directors President Rev. Anthony L.D. Scott Vice President Rev. H. Russell Ewell II Treasurer and Chair of Scholarship Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould Member at Large Rev. Clyde Crumpton

Pro. 27:17

Dr. Robert Scott exemplified “iron sharpening iron” as he gave of himself, his time and his expertise to many seminary students and emerging pastors in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Dr. Scott raised the bar for preaching excellence during his years in St. Louis. Many students and alumni of Eden Seminary benefitted from the mentorship of Dr. Scott.

He became a great resource to students who needed to develop plans for transitioning from seminary to pastoral ministry. He shared his wisdom freely and taught by modeling the characteristics of a successful pastor.

I am one of my many students who are grateful for his leadership and mentorship.

Dr. Scott on behalf of the Eden Black Alumni Association we applaud you and pray that you, Lady Pier, Charis and the St. Paul family will be richly blessed. Thank you for that which have posited in many. Your presence is missed but we are excited and know that you are a gift to Charlotte.

To GOD be the glory!

Blessings,

Cgould

Reverend Dr. Cassandra Gould, Chairperson of Scholarship Pastor Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church

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Expressions of Gratitude and Acknowledgments

Pastor Robert C. Scott, Lady Pier, Miss Charis, and the Saint Paul Baptist Church Family wish to thank each of you who attended, shared in, or contributed to the success of this service of installation and investiture.

Whether you are a family member, visitor, worship service participant, or visiting ordained clergy who came out to witness this blessed occasion, we are grateful for your presence.

We give special thanks to the Drill Team, the Mass Choir, Hymn Choir, Musicians, Ushers, Admissions Ministry, Media Ministry, Visitation Ministry, Hospitality Ministry, Creative Catering, and Suzy Gorman Photography for their dedication of services rendered throughout the day.

May God’s joy always surround you, bring you peace and contentment in your life.

To God Be The Glory for the great things God has done and is doing!

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The Pastoral Search Committee

The Pastoral Installation Committee

Reverend Dr. Monica D. Redmond, Executive Pastor Deacon Debra Chestnut Reed, Chair Deacon Roderick E. Milliken, Sr., Asst. Chair Deacon Reginald Ross, Secretary Sister Areanna Townsend, Youth Representative Deacon Helen Alexander Brother Anthony Brown Reverend James Burney Brother George Dunlap Brother Bobby Lowery Deacon Ted Pearson Deacon Teresa Stokes

Reverend Dr. Robert C. Scott, Senior Pastor-Elect Sister Gwendolyn Garnett, Co-Chair Deacon Roderick E. Milliken, Sr., Co-Chair Reverend Dr. Monica D. Redmond, Co-Chair Sister Lisa Duncan, Event Coordinator Brother Corey McFarland, Caterer Brother Rahkireon Stinson, Youth Representative Sister Karen Archable Brother Elson Baldwin Deacon Dorothy “Dot” Barnes Reverend James Burney Sister Alene Byrd Brother George Camp Sister Deborah L. Dalton Deacon George Dunlap Deacon Eric Edwards Brother David Scott Gibson Sister Carolyn Ginyard Sister Marilyn Jordan Sister Kenji Livingston Deacon Debra Chestnut Reed Brother Leroy Watkins

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