SCHEDULE
8:00 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast
Twelve different workshops will be offered in three different sessions. Some will be duplicated. See titles and workshop leaders below.
Lunch will be provided and please let us know of any dietary restrictions or allergies you may have.
There will be a closing session concluding our day by 2 p.m.
Workshops Offered
| Workshop | Leader |
|---|---|
| When the Report Breaks Your Heart: Nehemiah 1 and the Gospel of Justice Read More.. | Pastor John Berry |
| Understanding the History and Biblical Importance of the Deacon | Rev. Alvin Tunstill |
| Church Board Governance and Accountability Read More.. | Dr. William Thurmond |
| Ushers: The First Line of Defense Read More.. | Ms. Brenda Jenkins |
| Constitution and By-Law Overview Training | Mrs. Lydia Floyd |
| Leveraging Technology in Church Ministry | Rev. Brandon Bouldin |
| Chaplaincy Begins at Home | Dr. James Key |
| Understanding My Denomination: The American Baptist Tradition | Pastor George Ellis |
| Diversity and Inclusion in Our Churches | Rev. Arturo Lewis |
| Creating a Culture of Worship Beyond Music | Mr. Maza Zimmerman |
| Godly Character and Healthy Churches | Dr. Anthony Cook |
| Redefining the Role of Women in Leadership Read More.. | Rev. Terri Knox |
Who we are: Black Church Ministries is a fellowship of more than 30 churches that are member churches of the ABCOFLASH region. Following leadership changes in the last several years, this ministry within the ABCOFLASH region was dormant for 15 years. Under the new leadership of Rev. Andy Quient, Executive Minister, and Dr. Tahlib McMicheaux, Regional Resource Minister for Black Church Ministries, we have formed a new board to address the needs of the Black churches within our region.
What we do: The Black Church Ministries aims to assist pastors and churches in growing, developing, and expanding their ministry base within their cultural context. We have various programs planned to support church ministry – leadership, Sunday school, and discipleship training, and we plan to have retreats for pastors and a Juneteenth Celebration.
Where God is leading us: We seek to initiate a new and renewed relationship with the Black churches in our region. We pray that you will join us as we seek to strengthen the relationship with ABCOFLASH.