Conference Theme: The Gathered and Scattered …...8026 - The Church's Ministry to Jails and Prisons 8035- The Afr. Amer. Church and Social Justice 8066 - Christianity and Contemporary

Conference Theme: "The Gathered and Scattered

Church: Strategies for Reaching Your Community"

Luke 10: 1-12

Conference Fee: $35

Ages 13 & Up - includes a copy of The Gathered and Scattered Church

by Edward H. Hammett

GROUP-RATES AVAILABLE!

HOST SITE: Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Temple 3100 Butternut Drive, Hampton, VA 23666 Rev. Dr. Jerome Barber, Host Pastor

To register: Contact Rev. Luther S. Allen III at (757) 486 – 3608

or by email at [email protected]

VBSC State Dept. of Christian Education 2nd Annual Eastern Region Christian Education Conference

October 21-22, 2016 Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Temple

3100 Butternut Drive, Hampton, VA 23666

Rev. Dr. Jerome Barber, Host Pastor

Conference Theme: "The Gathered and Scattered Church: Strategies for Reaching Your Community"

Textbook: The Gathered And Scattered Church: Equipping Believers for the 21st Century by Edward H. Hammett - ISBN 1-57312-460-5 More than ever, churches must engage in proactive strategies to reach beyond their physical walls and impact the lives of those who live in the community. But how can the people of God connect to community persons who surround the church, yet remain detached from the Gospel

and salvation through Christ? How do pastors and church leaders begin the process of reaching the unreached, and leading the church members out of their comfort zones and into 21st Century ministry? These are the questions that participants can explore during the 2nd Annual Eastern Region Christian Education Conference!

– Rev. Luther S. Allen III, Asst. Director, VBSC-SDCE

Conference Goals 1) To Equip Believers To Be The Active Presence And Voice Of Jesus

Christ In The Community. 2) To Foster Creative Thinking For Community Engagement. 3) To Develop Lines of Communication With Local Agencies In The

Community. Who should Attend

This conference includes seminars and courses designed to impact the work and ministry of Senior Pastors, Deacons, Deaconesses, Trustees, Missionaries, Teachers, Young Adults and Youth.

Conference Schedule FRIDAY: OPENING SESSION: 6:30PM

OPENING STUDY

“The Gathered and Scattered Church: A Biblical Exposition of Luke 10: 1- 12”

Rev. Dr. Melvin Blackwell, Little Zion Baptist Church,

Smithfield, VA

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW “Contextualization and Praxis of

The Gathered and Scattered Church” Rev. Dr. Howard Heard,

Emmanuel Baptist Church, Newport News, VA

How does the local congregation

become the voice of Jesus in its community, and facilitate

community transformation?

Saturday Seminars: 9:15AM

SENIOR MINISTRY SEMINAR “Developing, Organizing, and Maintaining

Ministries for Senior Citizens” Rev. Dr. Robert Diggs,

Tabernacle Baptist Church, Petersburg, VA AM Session – Developing, Organizing

and Maintaining a Church Senior Ministry PM Session - Developing a Community

Development Corporation (CDC) in the Church

SENIOR PASTORS’ SEMINAR

“Developing Strategies that Lead Congregations through Change and Community Engagement”

Rev. Dr. Geoffrey V. Guns, Second Calvary Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA

Texts: “The Gathered and Scattered Church” by Edward Hammett; “Leading Congregational Change” by Furr, Bonem, and Herrington

SOCIAL MEDIA SEMINAR “How to Use Social Media

To Engage the Community”

Ms. Lashell Wingfield and Ms. Keisha Reynolds, Second Calvary Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA

YOUTH AND YOUTH WORKERS’ SEMINARS

“Deep Justice in a Broken World: Helping Your Kids Serve Others and

Right the Wrongs Around Them”

Teens (13-18) Min. Jessica Freeman, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Newport News, VA

Youth Workers - Rev. Rashad Cartwright, Experience Life Church, Hampton, VA and Little Piney Grove Baptist Church

(Creed), Va. Beach, VA

Saturday CLS Courses: 9:15AM

CLS 7001 - Gathering and Scattering In Action: Building Healthy Churches

Dr. Howard Heard, Emmanuel Baptist Church,

Newport News, VA

CLS 7002 - Developing Skills for Sharing Your Faith Sister Ethel Triplett,

Second Calvary Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA

CLS 8025-The Church's Response to Human Needs Through Community Action

Rev. Jocelyn Blount, Second Calvary Baptist Church,

Norfolk, VA

CLS 8026 - The Church's Ministry to Jails and Prisons Rev. Dr. Shelton Murphy,

Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA

CLS 8035- The African American Church and Social Justice

Rev. Dr. William Marcus Small, New Calvary Baptist Church,

Norfolk, VA

CLS 8066 - Christianity and Contemporary Issues Rev. Dr. James E. Coleman Jr.,

Providence Ministries International, Lynchburg, VA

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

INDIVIDUAL

REGISTRATION RATE – includes a copy of The

Gathered and Scattered Church and access to all of the

Conference Materials in PDF

GROUP REGISTRATION RATE

– includes copies of The Gathered and Scattered Church

and access to all of the Conference Materials in PDF

$35 - Ages 13 & up

11 Persons @ $350 = Savings of $3.19 per person!

20 Persons @ $600 = Savings

of $5.00 per person!

WEEKEND SCHEDULE LOCATION: Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Temple

3100 Butternut Drive, Hampton, VA 23666 (757) 896-6050

Rev. Dr. Jerome Barber, Host Pastor

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016

REGISTRATION: 4:30PM – 6:30PM REGISTRATION: 7:30AM – 8:30AM

OPENING STUDY: 6:30PM “The Gathered and Scattered Church: A Biblical Exposition of Luke 10: 1- 12”

Rev. Dr. Melvin Blackwell, Little Zion Baptist Church,

Smithfield, VA

WELCOME & DEVOTIONAL: 8:30AM

AM SESSION: 9:15AM – 11:15AM

SENIOR MINISTRY SEMINAR – PART I SENIOR PASTORS’ SEMINAR – PART I

SOCIAL MEDIA SEMINAR – PART I YOUTH & YOUTH WORKERS’ SEMINAR – PART I

CLS CLASSES - SESSION I

7001 - Gathering and Scattering In Action 7002 - Developing Skills for Sharing Your Faith 8025-The Church's Response to Human Needs 8026 - The Church's Ministry to Jails and Prisons 8035- The Afr. Amer. Church and Social Justice 8066 - Christianity and Contemporary Issues

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW: 7:30PM “Contextualization and Praxis of

The Gathered and Scattered Church: A Conference Overview” Rev. Dr. Howard Heard,


How does the local congregation become the voice of Jesus in its community, and facilitate

Community transformation?

11:20AM – LUNCH, FELLOWSHIP, AND VBSC-SDCE BOOKSTORE

PM SESSION: 12:00PM – 1:25PM

SENIOR MINISTRY SEMINAR – PART II SENIOR PASTORS’ SEMINAR – PART II

SOCIAL MEDIA SEMINAR – PART II YOUTH & YOUTH WORKERS’ SEMINAR – PART II

CLS CLASSES - SESSION II

7001 - Gathering and Scattering In Action 7002 - Developing Skills for Sharing Your Faith 8025-The Church's Response to Human Needs 8026 - The Church's Ministry to Jails and Prisons 8035- The Afr. Amer. Church and Social Justice 8066 - Christianity and Contemporary Issues

1:30PM - CLOSING SESSION

SEMINAR FOCUS DESCRIPTIONS

SENIOR MINISTRY SEMINAR “Developing, Organizing, and Maintaining

Ministries for Senior Citizens” Rev. Dr. Robert Diggs,

Tabernacle Baptist Church, Petersburg, VA AM Session – Developing, Organizing and Maintaining a Church Senior Ministry

PM Session - Developing a Community Development Corporation (CDC) in the Church

SEMINAR FOCUS: This seminar will focus on how to form a senior citizens ministry in the local church and / or community. Needs of this population will be studied. Time will be spent explaining organizational behavior and methods to create a vision, and bring that vision to fruition. Resources for this population will be identified. Also, focus on the development of specialized ministry to senior citizens; time will be spent introducing assessment tools, and reviewing state and local requirements for extensive church and community outreach to seniors.

SENIOR PASTORS’ SEMINAR “Developing Strategies that Lead Congregations through Change and Community Engagement”


Texts: “The Gathered and Scattered Church” by Edward Hammett; “Leading Congregational Change” by Furr, Bonem, and Herrington

SEMINAR FOCUS: Reflecting on the book Leading Congregational Change, pastors will explore the data and prevailing trends in church ministry. Through the text, participants will analyze and develop strategies and paradigms to transform ministry in their context to more readily and accurately reflect the vision of the Kingdom of God outlined in the New Testament Scriptures.

SOCIAL MEDIA SEMINAR “How to Use Social Media

To Engage the Community”


SEMINAR FOCUS: Participants will be introduced to methods of equipping today’s churches to effectively develop technology and social media ministries. Seminar leaders will interactively demonstrate the practical uses of social media to enhance the church’s connectivity to those in the community, and promote relevant but under-accessed ministries to those outside the documented church membership. Participants are encouraged to bring tablets, laptops, smartphones, and other digital devices for hands-on engagement.

YOUTH AND YOUTH WORKERS’ SEMINARS “Deep Justice in a Broken World:

Helping Your Kids Serve Others and Right the Wrongs Around Them”

Teens (13-18) Min. Jessica Freeman, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Newport News, VA Youth Workers - Rev. Rashad Cartwright, Experience Life Church, Hampton, VA and Little Piney Grove Baptist Church (Creed), Va. Beach, VA

SEMINAR FOCUS: Seminar leaders will bring attention to the unexplored and untapped methods that youth - and those who work with youth - can practice in order to become agents of deep justice in the context of their communities. Time will be spent formulating a pragmatic understanding of what ‘justice thinking’ involves, and exploring actionable strategies that youth and their leaders can implement in order to demonstrate the justice manifested in Scripture through Jesus Christ and others.

CLS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

7000 CHURCH GROWTH

AND DISCIPLESHIP

CLS 7001 - Gathering and Scattering In Action: Building Healthy Churches Dr. Howard Heard, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Newport News, VA

The focus of this class is to help leaders in local churches understand the importance of being a healthy church in the community. Various biblical principles shall be studied to effectively move a stagnant ministry to a flourishing congregation.

7000 CHURCH GROWTH

AND DISCIPLESHIP

CLS 7002 - Developing Skills for Sharing Your Faith Sister Ethel Triplett, Second Calvary Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA

The focus of this class is to teach practical skills for sharing biblical knowledge, leading people through the Scriptures, introducing the Gospel, leading a person to Christ, praying for repentance and forgiveness, and introducing friends and

family to Christ through relating the Gospel.

8000 CHURCH

MINISTRIES

CLS 8025-The Church's Response to Human Needs Through Community Action Rev. Jocelyn Blount, Second Calvary Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA

The purpose of this class is to provide a framework for the church’s involvement in community action movement. Through the content, participants will become

more proficient in identifying the needs of individuals in the community and develop strategies to address those needs.

8000 CHURCH

MINISTRIES

CLS 8026 - The Church's Ministry to Jails and Prisons Rev. Dr. Shelton Murphy, Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA

The purpose of this class is to teach students methods and procedures for the development of a prison ministry program within the church or community. Participants will also receive instructions concerning the protocols for entering jails and prisons, and the importance of working within the jail or prison structure to provide the most effective ministry to those who are incarcerated.

8000 CHURCH

MINISTRIES

CLS 8035- The African American Church and Social Justice Rev. Dr. William Marcus Small, New Calvary Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA

In this class, the participants will investigate the lives, theology, and methods of the great servants of God who dedicated their lives in the struggle for liberation of people. Persons will also discuss the role of the African-American church in the struggle for the liberation of people.

8000 CHURCH

MINISTRIES

CLS 8066 - Christianity and Contemporary Issues Rev. Dr. James E. Coleman Jr., Providence Ministries International, Lynchburg, VA

In this course, participants will be challenged to identify and confront the contemporary challenges of the day, i.e. poverty, the state of the family, and systematic injustices directed towards the marginalized. Participants will look at issues that affect the church, the home, and the community. Persons will also be encouraged to think through practical solutions and approaches to immediate and emerging social and ecclesiological (church-related) concerns.

The Virginia Baptist State Convention, Inc. State Department of Christian Education

2nd Annual Eastern Region Conference

Friday & Saturday, October 21 & 22, 2016

Registration Form: Church Information

Name of Church:

Church Address:

Name of Pastor / Ministry Leader:

Church Telephone Number: Church E-Mail Address:

Does the church have membership in a local Association? YES NO

IF YES, NAME OF LOCAL ASSOCIATION:

Does the church have membership in a State Convention? YES NO

IF YES, NAME OF STATE CONVENTION:

Does the church have membership in a National Convention? YES NO

IF YES, NAME OF NATIONAL CONVENTION:

Conference Registration Form: Class Selection and Participant(s) Information

SENIOR MINISTRY SEMINAR “Developing, Organizing, and Maintaining Ministries for Senior Citizens”

Rev. Dr. Robert Diggs, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Petersburg, VA

Participant’s Name Minister, Elder, or Pastor?

Participant’s Ministry/Responsibility, and Special Considerations

1) YES NO

2) YES NO

3) YES NO

4) YES NO

5) YES NO

6) YES NO

7) YES NO

8) YES NO

9) YES NO

10) YES NO





1) YES NO

2) YES NO

3) YES NO

4) YES NO

5) YES NO

6) YES NO

7) YES NO

8) YES NO

9) YES NO

10) YES NO

SOCIAL MEDIA SEMINAR “How to Use Social Media To Engage the Community”




1) YES NO

2) YES NO

3) YES NO

4) YES NO

5) YES NO

6) YES NO

7) YES NO

8) YES NO

9) YES NO

10) YES NO

YOUTH AND YOUTH WORKERS’ SEMINARS “Deep Justice in a Broken World: “Teens (13-18)

Min. Jessica Freeman, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Newport News, VA



1) YES NO

2) YES NO

3) YES NO

4) YES NO

5) YES NO

6) YES NO

7) YES NO

8) YES NO

9) YES NO

10) YES NO

YOUTH AND YOUTH WORKERS’ SEMINARS “Deep Justice in a Broken World:“ Youth Workers

Rev. Rashad Cartwright, Experience Life Church, Hampton, VA and Little Piney Grove Baptist Church (Creed) Va. Beach, VA



1) YES NO

2) YES NO

3) YES NO

4) YES NO

5) YES NO

6) YES NO

7) YES NO

8) YES NO

9) YES NO

10) YES NO

7000 CHURCH GROWTH AND DISCIPLESHIP

CLS 7001 - Gathering and Scattering In Action: Building Healthy Churches INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Howard Heard,




1) YES NO

2) YES NO

3) YES NO

4) YES NO

5) YES NO

6) YES NO

7) YES NO

8) YES NO

9) YES NO

10) YES NO


CLS 7002 - Developing Skills for Sharing Your Faith INSTRUCTOR: Sister Ethel Triplett,




1) YES NO

2) YES NO

3) YES NO

4) YES NO

5) YES NO

6) YES NO

7) YES NO

8) YES NO

9) YES NO

10) YES NO

8000 CHURCH

MINISTRIES

CLS 8025 - The Church's Response to Human Needs Through Community Action INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Jocelyn Blount,




1) YES NO

2) YES NO

3) YES NO

4) YES NO

5) YES NO

6) YES NO

7) YES NO

8) YES NO

9) YES NO

10) YES NO

8000 CHURCH

MINISTRIES

CLS 8026 - The Church's Ministry to Jails and Prisons INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Dr. Shelton Murphy, Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA



1) YES NO

2) YES NO

3) YES NO

4) YES NO

5) YES NO

6) YES NO

7) YES NO

8) YES NO

9) YES NO

10) YES NO

8000 CHURCH

MINISTRIES

CLS 8035- The African American Church and Social Justice INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Dr. William Marcus Small,

New Calvary Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA



1) YES NO

2) YES NO

3) YES NO

4) YES NO

5) YES NO

6) YES NO

7) YES NO

8) YES NO

9) YES NO

10) YES NO

8000 CHURCH

MINISTRIES

CLS 8066 - Christianity and Contemporary Issues – INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Dr. James E. Coleman Jr.,




1) YES NO

2) YES NO

3) YES NO

4) YES NO

5) YES NO

6) YES NO

7) YES NO

8) YES NO

9) YES NO

10) YES NO

Class Selection Totals

Your Church Name:

Total Number of Participants for each class

SENIOR MINISTRY SEMINAR “Developing, Organizing, and Maintaining Ministries for Senior Citizens”

Rev. Dr. Robert Diggs, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Petersburg, VA



SOCIAL MEDIA SEMINAR “How to Use Social Media To Engage the Community”


YOUTH AND YOUTH WORKERS’ SEMINARS “Deep Justice in a Broken World: “Teens (13-18)

Min. Jessica Freeman, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Newport News, VA

YOUTH AND YOUTH WORKERS’ SEMINARS “Deep Justice in a Broken World:“ Youth Workers

Rev. Rashad Cartwright, Experience Life Church, Hampton, VA and Little Piney Grove Baptist Church (Creed) Va. Beach, VA


CLS 7001 - Gathering and Scattering In Action: Building Healthy Churches INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Howard Heard,



CLS 7002 - Developing Skills for Sharing Your Faith INSTRUCTOR: Sister Ethel Triplett,


8000 CHURCH

MINISTRIES

CLS 8025 - The Church's Response to Human Needs Through Community Action INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Jocelyn Blount,


8000 CHURCH

MINISTRIES

CLS 8026 - The Church's Ministry to Jails and Prisons INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Dr. Shelton Murphy, Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA

8000 CHURCH

MINISTRIES

CLS 8035- The African American Church and Social Justice INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Dr. William Marcus Small,

New Calvary Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA

8000 CHURCH

MINISTRIES

CLS 8066 - Christianity and Contemporary Issues – INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Dr. James E. Coleman Jr.,


TOTAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS ≫≫≫≫≫≫≫≫≫

Registration Tally for Participants

INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION GROUP-RATE REGISTRATION

multiply total number of individual participants by $35

__ x $35 =

CHURCH GROUP-RATE

11 PERSONS @ $350 ($31.81)

20 PERSONS @ $600 ($30.00)

Method of Payment:

Church Check for All

Participants? ____

Checks or Money Orders should be made payable to "The VBSC State Department of Christian Education,” with a memo to ‘2ND Annual Eastern Region Conference.’ and sent to:

First Lynnhaven Baptist Church ATTN: Asst. Director Rev. Luther S. Allen III

2744 Robert Jackson Drive Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452

We are asking that payment be made by either church check for all participants and / or individual money order(s). - We will accept individual money orders and cash on-site, but no personal checks from individuals. - We are asking that churches return the Conference Registration Fees WITH the Conference Registration Form.

The Virginia Baptist State Convention, Inc. State Department of Christian Education

2nd Annual Eastern Region Conference Friday & Saturday, October 21 & 22, 2016

Information

Eastern Region Conference Fee: There is a Conference Fee of $35 for each person 18 years of age and over. This fee allows us to cover costs such as obtaining guest speakers and other related conference expenses. Each registrant will receive a copy of the book The Gathered and Scattered Church by Edward Hammett, as well as access to materials from all of the seminars and CLS classes presented. Class materials will be formatted and made available by PDF via email in the weeks following the Conference. Group-Rate Registration: As an incentive, the VBSC State Department of Christian Education is offering a reduced Conference Fee for churches that register eleven (11) or more persons:

- A church may register 11 persons for $350, and every person up to 19 at the reduced rate of $31.81 - A church may register 20 persons for $600, and every person over 20 at the reduced rate of $30.00

Children and Youth: This is an Eastern Region Conference for adults and youth ages 13 - 18. There will be no classes, accommodations, or monitors for children under ten (10). If a child becomes a disruption, parents will be asked to remove the child from the class setting. Please be considerate of other registrants as you anticipate your childcare needs for the day.

Lunch Information: The cost for lunch is not included in the $35 Conference Registration fee. Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Temple will provide Saturday’s lunch at a modest cost for attendees. The menu will be planned, and the food purchased, by Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Temple, Hampton, VA.

Payment Guidelines

Checks or Money Orders should be made payable to "The VBSC State Department of Christian Education,” with a memo to ‘2ND Annual Eastern Region Conference. The Mail-In Registration Period ends on Friday, October 7, 2016. In order to anticipate the meal count and the instructional logistics, we would prefer all registrants to register in advance. We will not turn away same day registrants; however, same-day registrants may be responsible for purchasing their own lunch from an outside eatery.

a) We are asking that payment be made by either a church check for all participants and/or money order(s). We will accept individual money orders and cash on-site, but no personal checks from individuals.

b) We are asking that churches not mail the Conference Registration Form WITHOUT the registration

fees, but submit them by mail together. Churches that submit the Conference Registration by email are expected to mail their registration fees at least one (1) week prior to the Summit dates.

c) Due to the costs for supplies and Conference presenters, Conference registration fees are non-refundable. However, churches may allow substitutions for persons who register but cannot attend.

Submitting Your Church’s Registration

The completed Conference Registration Form can be submitted electronically or by U.S. Mail. A) ELECTRONIC OPTION: Download the registration document to Microsoft Word, complete it, and email the ‘SAVED’ completed form to the Assistant Director, Rev. Luther S. Allen III, at [email protected]. After emailing the completed form, mail your church’s payment for all registrants to the address below.

B) U.S. MAIL OPTION: Download the registration document, and complete the document in ink. Once the document is complete, MAIL the completed registration document and a CHURCH CHECK or MONEY ORDER for all REGISTRATION FEES to:

First Lynnhaven Baptist Church ATTN: Asst. Director Rev. Luther S. Allen III

2744 Robert Jackson Drive Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452

Telephone inquiries may be directed to the First Lynnhaven’s Church Office at (757) 486 - 3608.

mailto:[email protected]

Documents

Conference Theme: The Gathered and Scattered …...8026 - The Church's Ministry to Jails and Prisons 8035- The Afr. Amer. Church and Social Justice 8066 - Christianity and Contemporary