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Application for First Certificate of Progress BOARD OF EDUCATION AND PUBLICATION Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc.
601 – 50th Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C. 20019
NOTE: A First Certificate of Progress will be granted to a student on the following basis:
RELIGIOUS DEVELOPMENT 1. The use of a plan for further religious development for a period of a year. Personal devotion practices –
reading the Bible and other suitable resources; prayer and meditation – are essential. Participation in church meetings, in community activities and cultivation of worthy friendships all stimulate development.
CHURCHMANSHIP 2. Participation in worship, the church fellowship and financial support. 3. At least one year of experience in church work.
EDUCATIONAL GROWTH 4. Reading (Required)
One or more recent books in the field of Christian education (other than leadership education textbooks). 5. Meetings. Attendance during the past year, such meetings as study and discussion groups, workers’
conferences, Institutes, conventions and congresses. 6. Courses. Completion of any eight leadership courses is required, including the following (Stewardship, OT,
NT, Evangelism, Baptist Doctrine, Missions, How To Read and Study The Bible, Christian Discipleship). Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
(Give full name under which courses were taken)
Address: Street: ___________________________________ City _____________________ State _________________
Church Membership: _______________________________________________________________________________
Have you adopted a personal plan for religious growth? _________ Please describe this plan (optional) _____________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
What position or positions of leadership have you held in your Church during the past year? ______________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
What positions of leadership do you now hold in your Church? ______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you participate in the worship life and the work of your Church? __________________________________________
What Journal of Christian Education do you subscribe to and read regularly? ___________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
What book or books in the field of Christian education have you read? (Put answer on additional sheet, and give the point of view expressed in the books) _______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
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What Christian education meetings have you attended during the past year? ________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
What Leadership Courses have you completed? (GIVE NUMBERS) __________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Which of the above courses are in your field of work? ___________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
What Study Courses did you take during the past year? (GIVE NUMBERS) ___________________________________
I hereby apply for a First Certificate of Progress and will submit further information if requested to do so. I wish my name to appear on the Certificate as follows: _________________________________________________________
(Print or write plainly)
The regular fee of THREE DOLLARS ($3.00) is herewith enclosed: _________________________________________
Date: _______________________ Signed: ________________________________________________, Applicant
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I have discussed the items of this application with the applicant. I am familiar with ___________________________
work as a leader or have secured information from someone who is familiar with it. I hereby recommend
__________________________________________ for a First Certificate of Progress.
Date: _______________________ Signed: _________________________________________________, Pastor
*If it is impossible to secure signature of applicant’s Pastor, the Church School Superintendent or some other responsible Church Christian Education official may sign.
Application for Second Certificate of Progress BOARD OF EDUCATION AND PUBLICATION Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc.
601 – 50th Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C. 20019
NOTE: A Second Certificate of Progress will be granted to a student on the following basis:
RELIGIOUS DEVELOPMENT 1. The use of a plan for further religious development for a period of two years. Personal devotional practices
– reading the Bible and other suitable resources, prayer, and meditation – are essential. Participation in church events, in community activities and cultivation of worthy friendships all stimulate religious development.
CHURCHMANSHIP 2. Participation in worship, the church fellowship and financial support. 3. At least two years of experience in church work reflecting interest in the total program of the church.
EDUCATIONAL GROWTH 4. Reading (Required)
Two or more recent books in the field of Christian education (other than leadership education textbooks). 5. Training Events. Attendance during each of the past two years at such events as conferences, forums,
study and discussion groups, workshops, Institutes, conventions, or congresses. 6. Courses. Completion of fourteen leadership training courses including those required for the First
Certificate. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
(Give full name under which courses were taken)
Address: Street: ___________________________________ City _____________________ State _________________
Church Membership: _______________________________________________________________________________
Have you followed a definite plan of personal religious development during the past two years? _________ On additional sheet describe this plan (optional).
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you participate in the worship life of your Church? _____________________________________________________
Do you participate in the fellowship life of your Church? ___________________________________________________
Has religious experience in worship given you a desire to do some practical religious service in your Church/community? _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you contribute regularly to the support of the work of your Church? _______________________________________
In what capacities have you served as a leader in your Church in the past two years? _____________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What are your strengths and weaknesses? (Use additional sheet to answer this)
In what capacities are you serving as a leader in your Church at the present time? ____________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you a definite plan for accomplishing your objectives in these capacities? (Yes) or (No) ____________________
Describe this plan. ________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
What Journals of Christian Education do you read regularly?_______________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name two or more books in the field of Christian education that you have read, not including those required as textbooks. _______________________________________________________________________________________
On additional sheet give the main point of view of each book and state how this book has helped you in your Church work.
What Christian education events have you attended regularly during the past two years? _______________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
What leadership courses have you completed, (Give numbers, Example – 122) ________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
What study course did you take during the past year? ____________________________________________________
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I hereby apply for a Second Certificate of Progress, and will submit further information if requested to do so. I wish my name to appear on the Certificate as follows: _________________________________________________________
(Print or write plainly)
The regular fee of THREE DOLLARS ($3.00) is hereby enclosed: _________________________________________
Date: _______________________ Signed: ________________________________________________, Applicant
PASTORS RECOMMENDATION
I have discussed the items of this application with the applicant. I am familiar with his/her work as a leader or have secured information from someone who is familiar with it. I hereby recommend_________________________ for a Second Certificate of Progress. Date: _______________________ Signed: _________________________________________________, Pastor
*If it is impossible to secure signature of applicant’s Pastor, the Church School Superintendent or some other responsible Church Christian Education official may sign.
Application for Advance Certificate of Progress BOARD OF EDUCATION AND PUBLICATION Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc.
601 – 50th Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C. 20019
NOTE: An Advance Certificate of Progress will be granted to a student on the following basis:
RELIGIOUS DEVELOPMENT 1. The use of a plan for further religious development for a period of four years. A student of the Bible and
other religious books, prayer and meditation, participation in church meetings, in community activities and cultivation of worthy friendships all stimulate religious development. Such plans may well include undertaking new and difficult tasks, making friendships across barriers of faith, race and nations.
CHURCHMANSHIP 2. Participation in worship, fellowship and service and in the financial support of the Church. 3. At least eight years of experience in church work with evidence of increasing skill and an expanding
participation in the life of the Church and community, such as social welfare and action and missionary outreach.
EDUCATIONAL GROWTH 4. Reading (Required)
a. Three or more recent books in the field of Christian education other than leadership education textbooks.
b. One or more books on Christian beliefs, Christian biographies, general education or missions. 5. Meetings.
a. Attendance during each of the four years, upon such local meetings as workers’ conferences, forums, study and discussion groups.
b. Attendance within the year upon meetings of a broader nature than the local church, such as institutes, conventions, congresses, and leadership schools.
6. Courses. Completion of a total of thirty Leadership training courses and the applicant must hold credits for Old and New Testament courses.
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
(Give full name under which courses were taken)
Address: Street: ___________________________________ City _____________________ State _________________
Church Membership: _______________________________________________________________________________
Have you followed a definite plan of personal religious development during the past four years? _________ On additional sheet describe this plan (optional). Have you received definite spiritual uplift as a result of this plan? ______
Do you participate in the worship life of your Church? _____________________________________________________
Do you participate in the fellowship life of your Church? ___________________________________________________
Has religious experience in worship given you a desire to do some practical religious service in your Church and community? _____ On additional sheets describe this service (Required)
Do you contribute regularly to the support of the work of your Church? _______________________________________
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In what capacities have you served as a leader in your Church during the past four years? ________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
What have been your successes? Your failures? How do you account for these? (Use additional sheet).
In what capacities are you serving as a leader in your Church at the present time? _______________________________-‐_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you a definite plan for accomplishing your objectives in these capacities? ____________________ (Yes) or (No) On additional sheet describe this plan.
Are you making an effort to enlarge your usefulness in your Church and community? _____ (Yes) or (No) Explain: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ What Journals of Religious Education do you read regularly? (Please list) _____________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name three or more books in the field of Christian education that you have read, not including those required as textbooks. _______________________________________________________________________________________ On additional sheet state the main point of view of each book and state how the book has helped you in your Church work.
Name one or more books on Christian beliefs, Christian biographers, general education, or mission that you have read, not including textbooks: ___________________________________________________________________________ On additional sheet state the main point of view of each book and state how the book has helped you in your Church work.
What meetings in your local Church have you attended regularly during the past three years? ___________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ What religious meetings outside the local Church have you attended during the last year? ________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ What leadership training courses have you completed? (Give numbers) _____________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Which of these courses has been completed within the past year? __________________________________________
I hereby apply for an Advance Certificate of Progress, and will submit further information if requested to do so. I wish my name to appear on the Certificate as follows: _________________________________________________________
(Print or write plainly)
The fee of SIX DOLLARS ($6.00) is herewith enclosed: ________________________________________________
Date: _______________________ Signed: ________________________________________________, Applicant
I have discussed the items of this application with the applicant. I am familiar with _____________ work as a leader. The applicant has impressed me as being a sincere Christian, and being capable of leadership in the work of the Church. Date: _______________________ Signed: _________________________________________________, Pastor
(If it is impossible to secure signature of applicant’s Pastor, the Church School Superintendent or some other responsible Church Christian Education official may sign.)
Application for First Diploma of Achievement BOARD OF EDUCATION AND PUBLICATION Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc.
601 – 50th Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C. 20019
NOTE: The First Diploma of Achievement will be granted to a student on the following basis:
RELIGIOUS DEVELOPMENT 1. The use of a plan for further religious development for a period of six years. A student of the Bible and
other religious books, prayer and meditation, participation in church meetings, in community activities and cultivation of worthy friendships all stimulate religious development. Such plans may well include undertaking new and difficult tasks, making friendships across barriers of faith, race and nations.
CHURCHMANSHIP 2. Participation in worship, fellowship and service and in the financial support of the Church. 3. At least ten years of experience in church work, with evidence of increasing skill, and an expanding
participation in the life of the Church and community, such as social welfare and action and missionary outreach.
EDUCATIONAL GROWTH 4. Reading (Required)
a. Three or more recent books in the field of Christian education other than leadership education textbooks.
b. One or more books on Christian beliefs, Christian biographies, general education or missions. 5. Meetings.
a. Attendance during each of the six years, upon such local meetings as workers’ conferences, forums, study and discussion groups.
b. Attendance within the year upon meetings of a broader nature than the local church, such as institutes, conventions, congresses, and leadership schools.
6. Courses. Completion of a total of thirty-‐six Leadership training courses and the applicant must hold credits for Old and New Testament courses.
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
(Give full name under which courses were taken)
Address: Street: ___________________________________ City _____________________ State _________________
Church Membership: _______________________________________________________________________________
Have you followed a definite plan of personal religious development during the past six years? _________ On additional sheet describe this plan (optional). Have you received definite spiritual uplift as a result of this plan? ______
Do you participate in the worship life of your Church? _____________________________________________________
Do you participate in the fellowship life of your Church? ___________________________________________________
Has religious experience in worship given you a desire to do some practical religious service in your Church and community? _____ On additional sheets describe this service (Required)
Do you contribute regularly to the support of the work of your Church? _______________________________________
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In what capacities have you served as a leader in your Church during the past six years? ________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
What have been your successes? Your failures? How do you account for these? (Use additional sheet).
In what capacities are you serving as a leader in your Church at the present time? _______________________________-‐_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you a definite plan for accomplishing your objectives in these capacities? ____________________ (Yes) or (No) On additional sheet describe this plan.
Are you making an effort to enlarge your usefulness in your Church and community? _____ (Yes) or (No) Explain: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ What Journals of Religious Education do you read regularly? (Please list) _____________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name three or more books in the field of Christian education that you have read, not including those required as textbooks. _______________________________________________________________________________________ On additional sheet state the main point of view of each book and state how the book has helped you in your Church work.
Name one or more books on Christian beliefs, Christian biographers, general education, or mission that you have read, not including textbooks: ___________________________________________________________________________ On additional sheet state the main point of view of each book and state how the book has helped you in your Church work.
What meetings in your local Church have you attended regularly during the past three years? ___________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ What religious meetings outside the local Church have you attended during the last year? ________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ What leadership training courses have you completed? (Give numbers) _____________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Which of these courses has been completed within the past year? __________________________________________
I hereby apply for the First Diploma of Achievement and will submit further information if requested to do so. I wish my name to appear on the Certificate as follows: _________________________________________________________
(Print or write plainly)
The fee of SIX DOLLARS ($6.00) is herewith enclosed: ________________________________________________
Date: _______________________ Signed: ________________________________________________, Applicant
I have discussed the items of this report with the applicant. I am familiar with ___________________ work as a leader. The applicant has impressed me as being a sincere Christian, and being capable of leadership in the work of the Church. Date: _______________________ Signed: _________________________________________________, Pastor
(If it is impossible to secure signature of applicant’s Pastor, the Church School Superintendent or some other responsible Church Christian Education official may sign.)
Application for Gold Star Diploma of Achievement BOARD OF EDUCATION AND PUBLICATION Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc.
601 – 50th Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C. 20019
NOTE: The Gold Star Diploma of Achievement will be granted to a student on the following basis:
RELIGIOUS DEVELOPMENT 1. The use of a plan for further religious development for a period of eight years. A student of the Bible and
other religious books, prayer and meditation, participation in church meetings, in community activities and cultivation of worthy friendships all stimulate religious development. Such plans may well include undertaking new and difficult tasks, making friendships across barriers of faith, race and nations.
CHURCHMANSHIP 2. Participation in worship, fellowship and service and in the financial support of the Church. 3. At least fifteen years of experience in church work, with evidence of increasing skill, and an expanding
participation in the life of the Church and community, such as social welfare and action and missionary outreach.
EDUCATIONAL GROWTH 4. Reading (Required-‐Summarize each book)
a. Four or more recent books in the field of Christian education other than leadership education textbooks. b. One or more books on Christian beliefs, Christian biographies, general education or missions.
5. Meetings. a. Attendance during each of the eight years of such local meetings as workers’ conferences, forums, study
and discussion groups. b. Attendance within the year of meetings of a broader nature than the local church, such as institutes,
conventions, congresses, and leadership schools. 6. Courses. Completion of a total of sixty Leadership training courses and the applicant must hold credits for
Old and New Testament courses. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
(Give full name under which courses were taken)
Address: Street: ___________________________________ City _____________________ State _________________
Church Membership: _______________________________________________________________________________
1. Have you followed a definite plan of personal religious development during the past eight years? _________ On additional sheet describe this plan (optional). Have you received definite spiritual uplift as a result of this plan? ______
2. Do you participate in the worship life of your Church? _______________________________________________ 3. Do you participate in the fellowship life of your Church? ______________________________________________
4. Has religious experience in worship given you a desire to do some practical religious service in your Church and
community? _____ On additional sheets describe this service (Required)
5. Do you contribute regularly to the support of the work of the Church? __________________________________ 6. In what capacities have you served as a leader in your Church during the past eight years? _________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
7. What have been your successes? Your failures? How do you account for these? (Use additional sheet).
8. In what capacities are you serving as a leader in your Church at the present time? ________________________-‐___________________________________________________________________________________________
9. Have you a definite plan for accomplishing your objectives in these capacities? ________________ (Yes) or (No) On additional sheet describe this plan.
10. Are you making an effort to enlarge your usefulness in your Church and community? ____________(Yes) or (No) Explain:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
11. What Journals of Religious Education do you read regularly? (Please list) ________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
12. Name five or more books in the field of Christian education that you have read, not including those required as textbooks. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ On additional sheet state the main point of view of each book and state how the book has helped you in your Church work.
13. Name one or more books on Christian beliefs, Christian biographers, general education, or mission that you have read, not including textbooks: ______________________________________________________________ On additional sheet state the main point of view of each book and state how the book has helped you in your Church work.
14. What meetings in your local Church have you attended regularly during the past three years________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________
15. What religious meetings outside the local Church have you attended during the past year?
___________________________________________________________________________________________
16. What leadership training courses have you completed? (Give numbers) _________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________
17. Which of these courses has been completed within the past year? _____________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
I hereby apply for the Gold Star Diploma of Achievement and will submit further information if requested to do so. I wish my name to appear on the Certificate as follows: ____________________________________________________
(Print or write plainly)
The fee of TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) is herewith enclosed: ________________________________________________
Date: _______________________ Signed: ________________________________________________, Applicant
I have discussed the items of this application with the applicant. I am familiar with _______________________work as a leader. The applicant has impressed me as being a sincere Christian, and being capable of leadership in the work of the Church. Date: _______________________ Signed: _________________________________________________, Pastor
(If it is impossible to secure signature of applicant’s Pastor, the Church School Superintendent or some other responsible Church Christian Education official may sign.)
Application for Second Diploma of Achievement BOARD OF EDUCATION AND PUBLICATION Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc.
601 – 50th Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C. 20019
NOTE: The Second Diploma of Achievement will be granted to a student on the following basis:
RELIGIOUS DEVELOPMENT 1. The use of a plan for further religious development for a period of seven years. A student of the Bible and
other religious books, prayer and meditation, participation in church meetings, in community activities and cultivation of worthy friendships all stimulate religious development. Such plans may well include undertaking new and difficult tasks, making friendships across barriers of faith, race and nations.
CHURCHMANSHIP 2. Participation in worship, fellowship and service and in the financial support of the Church. 3. At least ten years of experience in church work, with evidence of increasing skill, and an expanding
participation in the life of the Church and community, such as social welfare and action and missionary outreach.
EDUCATIONAL GROWTH 4. Reading (Required)
a. Three or more recent books in the field of Christian education other than leadership education textbooks.
b. One or more books on Christian beliefs, Christian biographies, general education or missions. 5. Meetings.
a. Attendance during each of the seven years, upon such local meetings as workers’ conferences, forums, study and discussion groups.
b. Attendance within the year upon meetings of a broader nature than the local church, such as institutes, conventions, congresses, and leadership schools.
6. Courses. Completion of a total of forty-‐two Leadership training courses and the applicant must hold credits for Old and New Testament courses.
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
(Give full name under which courses were taken)
Address: Street: ___________________________________ City _____________________ State _________________
Church Membership: _______________________________________________________________________________
Have you followed a definite plan of personal religious development during the past seven years? _________ On additional sheet describe this plan (optional). Have you received definite spiritual uplift as a result of this plan? ______
Do you participate in the worship life of your Church? _____________________________________________________
Do you participate in the fellowship life of your Church? ___________________________________________________
Has religious experience in worship given you a desire to do some practical religious service in your Church and community? _____ On additional sheets describe this service (Required)
Do you contribute regularly to the support of the work of the Church? _______________________________________
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In what capacities have you served as a leader in your Church during the past seven years? ________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
What have been your successes? Your failures? How do you account for these? (Use additional sheet).
In what capacities are you serving as a leader in your Church at the present time? _______________________________-‐_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you a definite plan for accomplishing your objectives in these capacities? ____________________ (Yes) or (No) On additional sheet describe this plan.
Are you making an effort to enlarge your usefulness in your Church and community? _____ (Yes) or (No) Explain: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ What Journals of Religious Education do you read regularly? (Please list) _____________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name four or more books in the field of Christian education that you have read, not including those required as textbooks. _______________________________________________________________________________________ On additional sheet state the main point of view of each book and state how the book has helped you in your Church work.
Name one or more books on Christian beliefs, Christian biographers, general education, or mission that you have read, not including textbooks: ___________________________________________________________________________ On additional sheet state the main point of view of each book and state how the book has helped you in your Church work.
What meetings in your local Church have you attended regularly during the past three years? ___________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ What religious meetings outside the local Church have you attended during the last year? ________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ What leadership training courses have you completed? (Give numbers) _____________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Which of these courses has been completed within the past year? __________________________________________
I hereby apply for the Second Diploma of Achievement and will submit further information if requested to do so. I wish my name to appear on the Certificate as follows: ____________________________________________________
(Print or write plainly)
The fee of EIGHT DOLLARS ($8.00) is herewith enclosed: ________________________________________________
Date: _______________________ Signed: ________________________________________________, Applicant
I have discussed the items of this report with the applicant. I am familiar with _______________________work as a leader. The applicant has impressed me as being a sincere Christian, and being capable of leadership in the work of the Church. Date: _______________________ Signed: _________________________________________________, Pastor
(If it is impossible to secure signature of applicant’s Pastor, the Church School Superintendent or some other responsible Church Christian Education official may sign.)
Application for Third Certificate of Progress BOARD OF EDUCATION AND PUBLICATION Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc.
601 – 50th Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C. 20019
NOTE: A Third Certificate of Progress will be granted to a student on the following basis:
RELIGIOUS DEVELOPMENT 1. The use of a plan for further religious development for a period of three years. A study of the Bible and
other religious books, prayer and meditation, participation in church meetings, in community activities and cultivation of worthy friendships all stimulate religious development. Such plans may well include undertaking new and difficult tasks, making friendships across barriers of faith, race and nations.
CHURCHMANSHIP 2. Participation in worship, fellowship and service and in the financial support of the Church. 3. At least three years of experience in church work, with evidence of increasing skill, and an expanding
participation in the life of the Church and community, such as social welfare and action and missionary outreach.
EDUCATIONAL GROWTH 4. Reading (Required)
a. Three or more recent books in the field of Christian education other than leadership education textbooks.
b. One or more books on Christian beliefs, Christian biographies, general education or missions. 5. Training Events.
a. Attendance during each of the three years, of local meetings such as workers – conferences, forums, study and discussion groups, workshops.
b. Attendance within the year of events of a broader nature than the local church, such as institutes, conventions, congresses, and leadership schools.
6. Courses. Completion of a total of twenty Leadership training courses and the applicant must hold credits for Old and New Testament courses.
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
(Give full name under which courses were taken)
Address: Street: ___________________________________ City _____________________ State _________________
Church Membership: _______________________________________________________________________________
Have you followed a definite plan of personal religious development during the past three years? _________ On additional sheet describe this plan (optional). Have you received definite spiritual uplift as a result of this plan? ______
Do you participate in the worship life of your Church? _____________________________________________________
Do you participate in the fellowship life of your Church? ___________________________________________________
Has religious experience in worship given you a desire to do some practical religious service in your Church/community? _____ On additional sheets describe this service (required)
Do you contribute regularly to the support of the work of your Church? _______________________________________
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In what capacities have you served as a leader in your Church during the past three years? ________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
What have been your successes? Your failures? How do you account for these? (Use additional sheet to answer this)
In what capacities are you serving as a leader in your Church at the present time? _______________________________-‐_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you a definite plan for accomplishing your objectives in these capacities? ____________________ (Yes) or (No)
On additional sheet describe this plan.
Are you making an effort to enlarge your usefulness in your Church and community? _____ (Yes) or (No) Explain: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you regularly read the Sunday School? ____ The International Journal of Religious Education? ______ What other Journals of Religious Education? (Please list) _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name three or more books in the field of Christian education that you have read, not including those required as textbooks. _______________________________________________________________________________________ On additional sheet state the main point of view of each book and state how the book has helped you in your Church work.
What meetings in your local Church have you attended regularly during the past three years? ___________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ What religious events outside the local Church have you attended during the last year? ________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ What leadership training courses have you completed? (Give numbers) _____________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Which of these courses has been completed within the past year? __________________________________________
I hereby apply for a Third Certificate of Progress, and will submit further information if requested to do so. I wish my name to appear on the Certificate as follows: _________________________________________________________
(Print or write plainly)
The fee of FOUR DOLLARS ($4.00) is herewith enclosed: ________________________________________________
Date: _______________________ Signed: ________________________________________________, Applicant
I have discussed the items of this report with the applicant. I am familiar with his or her work as a leader. The applicant has impressed me as being a sincere Christian, and being capable of leadership in the work of the Church. Date: _______________________ Signed: _________________________________________________, Pastor
(If it is impossible to secure signature of applicant’s Pastor, the Church School Superintendent or some other responsible Church Christian Education official may sign.)
F O R O F F I C E U S E O N L Y
Board of Education and Publication Date Received:
Placed on hold by: Hold Date:
Processed and Approved by: Date Approved:
FORM eI-A APPLICATION For CERTIFICATION OF DEAN OF LEADERSHIP EDUCATION SCHOOL
As Authorized by: Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. BOARD OF EDUCATION & PUBLICATION
601-50th Street, Northeast s Washington, D. C. 20019
(Submit Form I-A sixty (60) days prior to the beginning of the school to the Executive Director)
¨ Rev. ¨ Dr. ¨ Mr. ¨ Mrs. ¨ Miss
Name (Last, First, M.I.): Date: / /
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Church Affiliation: District Association:
State Convention: National Convention:
I – QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Are you a high school graduate?
¨ YES ¨ NO
If no, what is the highest grade attained? ¨ PHD ¨ Master’s ¨ Bachelors
¨ Associate Arts ¨ High School ¨ Graduate School ¨ Seminary ¨ Other:_________________________ 2. College and graduate school training (list colleges and degrees successively)
Name of College: Year Attended: / /
Degree:
Area of concentration:
Name of College:
Year Attended: / / Degree:
Area of concentration:
Name of College:
Year Attended: / / Degree:
Area of concentration:
3. If college training has not been in the area of religion, what courses in Bible, theology, church history, etc., have you taken in
preparation for this work? Course: School: Date:
Course: School: Date:
Course: School: Date:
1. Have you served as Dean of a school before?
¨ YES ¨ NO
If yes, where:
Name of School (if applicable) Date Served: / /
5. In what capacity have you served/are you serving in your church?
6. Are you familiar with the Discipleship & Leadership Education Curriculum Handbook? ¨ YES ¨ NO
II
1. According to your understanding of the requirements of the Board of Education and Publication, what do you consider to be the duties of a dean?
2. What means will you use to secure and train teachers for this school of Christian Leadership education?
3. How will you handle the problem of an incompetent, though self-confident teachers?
4. How will you inspire a good teacher to have confidence in his/her ability when lacking in self-confidence?
5. In what ways will you solicit cooperation for your school from the church and community?
6. By what means will you finance this school?
III 1. What magazines, journals, or monographs on Christian education do you read regularly?
2. Name three recent books in leadership education or in a related field that you have read. Give the point of view of each.
A.
B.
C.
I hereby approve the application of:
Name:
To be recommended as Dean of leadership education for the:
(Insert Name of school)
Of the (Insert Name of Association, State Congress or Convention):
Signed: Date mailed to Board of Education and Publication / /
/
(State Director of Christian Education (when applicable) or Pastor
PROGRESSIVE NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION INC. BOARD OF EDUCATION AND PUBLICATION
REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE CARDS, CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS
~ COURSE CARDS ~
Adult All courses are standardized with numbers preceding the course. The minimum credit hours in Leadership Education for a credit card (orange) is 10 hours in class and 10 hours out-of-class work. Youth A course card (blue) will be issued to each student 11 years of age and under. *Reading is required for all Certificates and Diplomas (See Graduation Applications). First Certificate Eight (8) Course Cards are required: (B113-Christian Stewardship; B111- Knowing the Old Testament; B112- Living the New Testament;
B142- Christian Evangelism; B050- Missionary Education in the Local Church; B180 Baptist Doctrine; B104-How to Read and Study the Bible; B110 Christian Discipleship).
Second Certificate Fourteen (14) Course Cards are required. Third Certificate Twenty (20) Course Cards are required. Advance Certificate Thirty (30) Course Cards are required
DIPLOMA OF RECOGNITION (An Oral Exam is required for each diploma)
First Diploma Thirty-six (36) Course Cards are required and presentation of statement of 20 years work in the church or related religious organization. Second Diploma Forty-two (42) Course Cards; laboratory experience \; workshop training and 12 hours of
assigned clinical research training in special leadership education field are required. Gold Star Diploma Sixty (60) Course Cards; 20 hours of assigned research; 15 years of Christian experience in church work or related field and preparation Of a “Mini-Thesis” or a special assigned subject are required. The Sunday School Certificate and License are awarded to students in recognition of the completion of all requirements leading to the Third Certificate of Progress; required Sunday School courses; and their having passed a written or oral examination.
~AWARD~
The Marshall A. Talley Award – A service award presented annually to a person who has served over and beyond the call of duty in the area of Christian Education. These Course Cards, Certificates, Diplomas and Awards are issued directly from the Board of Education & Publication upon certification of the fulfillment of all prescribed requirements.
PROGRESSIVE NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION, INC. Board of Education & Publication
601-50th Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20019 Telephone: (202) 0558 FAX: (202) 398-4998
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