COOLJC Annual Leadership Seminar 1 CHURCH OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST OF THE APOSTOLIC FAITH, INC. FFRROOMM TTHHEE OOFFFFIICCEE OOFF TTHHEE PPRREESSIIDDIINNGG AAPPOOSSTTLLEE 943 Jefferson Avenue | Buffalo, NY 14204 (716) 886-2199 Greetings, in the Wonderful Name of Our Lord, Jesus, What an honor and a privilege to serve as the Presider of such a great organization. Through collaborative efforts we come to the 96th Annual Leadership Seminar bringing together 16 departments and auxiliaries consisting of delegates traveling from the 12 Apostolic Regions across the US and countries outside of the US. We come together for spiritual enrichment, leadership and church growth training, fellowship, auxiliary and church reporting, and to finalize the Holy Convocation planning. Our ultimate goal is to advance kingdom work. As a body of believers, leadership and position training are the cornerstones of growing a ministry. We endeavor to operate as a team and strive to transform individual thinking into collective thinking, building within all a sense of interdependence, oneness and community. Leaders understanding his or her role and building collaborative initiatives have more of a significant impact within the organization. Effective collaboration depends on effective leadership. Lady Janice Sanders and I, look forward to seeing you at the 96th International Holy Convocation in Greensboro, North Carolina, July 22-26, 2015. The Holy Convocation will include Morning Glory Prayer, Powerful and Anointed High-Noon and Evening Worship Services, Powerful Preaching, Daily Christian Education Sessions and Special Events that will be available to all registered delegates. Our 2013 – 2016 theme is quite simple, but yet profound; “There Remaineth Yet Very Much Land To Be Possessed” Joshua 13:1, People Matter. Apostle Robert L. Sanders, Sr., Presider COOLJC Annual Leadership Seminar 2 CHURCH OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST OF THE APOSTOLIC FAITH, INC. From the Office of the Presiding Apostle 943 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14204 (716) 886-2199 NNOOVVEEMMBBEERR 1122,, 11992211 –– AAPPRRIILL 33,, 22001155 HHIIEEFF PPOOSSTTLLEE IILLLLIIAAMM EEEE OONNNNEERR CC AA WW LL BB Greetings, in the Wonderful Name of Our Lord, Jesus, What a wonderful God we serve, who makes all things possible to those who put Him first! I have been so awesomely privileged, for such a time as this, to serve as the Presider of such a great organization. Our 2013 – 2016 theme is quite simple, but yet profound; “There Remaineth Yet Very Much Land To Be Possessed” Joshua 13:1, People Matter. Through collaborative efforts we come to the Annual Leadership Seminar for spiritual enrichment, training, fellowship, auxiliary and church reporting, and to finalize the Holy Convocation planning. The Leadership Seminar brings together 16 department heads and auxiliaries; and is attended by clergy, deacons, brothers, women, and youth who represent our 12 Apostolic Regions across the US and International delegates. It is my endeavor that all leaders understand his or her responsibility, and accountability, of effective leadership in all areas of ministry. The goal is to achieve effectiveness in ministry. Leaders will leave this Leadership Seminar empowered and well prepared in the work of the Lord. With great expectancy, Lady Janice Sanders and I, look forward to seeing you at the 96th International Holy Convocation in Greensboro, North Carolina, July 22-26, 2015. The Holy Convocation will include Morning Glory Prayer, Powerful and Anointed High-Noon and Evening Worship Services, Powerful Preaching, Special Events, and workshops and sessions that will be available to all registered delegates, designed to grow leaders, individuals and congregations so that effective ministries are developed to the edification of the body of Christ. I cannot do it by myself, you cannot do it by yourself, and w e cannot do it ourselves! But together it is unbelievable what can be accomplished, when we work together! ALL THESE BLESSINGS… Remember: There Remaineth Yet Very Much Land To Be Possessed, People Matter. “ ” Apostle Robert L. Sanders, Sr., Presider Deuteronomy 28:1-14 COOLJC Annual Leadership Seminar 3 CHURCH OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST OF THE APOSTOLIC FAITH, INC. FFRROOMM TTHHEE OOFFFFIICCEE OOFF TTHHEE VVIICCEE PPRREESSIIDDEERR 616 E. 105th Street | PO Box 608096 | Cleveland, Ohio 44108 Office: (216) 761-2279 | Fax: (216) 761-9929 Welcome to the 96th Annual Leadership Seminar! It is with joy that I greet and welcome you to the 96th Annual Leadership Seminar. As we come together to coordinate all of our efforts in one common direction, we remain committed to equipping leaders to grow their ministries and churches. We need each of you to be successful as you pursue the kingdom outcomes that God has for you as a leader in these unique times! This gathering of our leaders promises to be a time of encouragement, spiritual renewal, equipping, training and fellowship which will bless everyone in attendance. The workshop presenters represent a diverse mix of leadership styles, which challenges the attendees to grow in their relationship with the Lord. Each person truly brings a meaningful expression to the body of Christ. The Lord is reminding us in this season of ministry that we are able to possess the land (Joshua 13:1). And because People Matter (Matthew 9:35-36), we pursue this mandate with passion. Much Blessings, Apostle James A. Maye COOLJC Annual Leadership Seminar 4 TTHHEE PPRREESSIIDDEERR’’SS EEXXEECCUUTTIIVVEE SSTTAAFFFF Region VI Region I Region IX Apostle James A. Maye Apostle Henry Moultrie Apostle Bradford Berry Vice Presider Executive Assistant to the Presider Chief of Staff to the Presider Ohio Vermont Iowa-Illinois Diocese Northern Michigan Maine Wisconsin Diocese Southern Michigan New Hampshire Minnesota Diocese Kentucky Massachusetts Missouri Diocese Indiana Rhode Island Pennsylvania Diocese Solomon’s Temple Connecticut Northern Tennessee Diocese Connecticut Southern Manitoba Diocese West Africa Diocese Region II Region III Region IV Apostle Robert L. Sanders, Sr. Apostle Fred Rubin Apostle Wesley M. Taylor, Sr. Bronx & Manhattan Diocese NJ Ecclesiastical Diocese VA Southern Westchester Diocese NJ Evangelical Diocese VA Northern Western NY & Canada NJ Metropolitan Diocese VA Western Brooklyn Diocese Mid Atlantic Diocese VA Central Nassau COOLJC Annual Leadership Seminar 5 Region V Region VII Region VIII Apostle Samuel R. Peters Apostle Matthew Norwood Apostle Walter L. Jackson NC Metropolitan Diocese Georgia Central, Southern, South Carolina Palmetto NC Metrolina Diocese Northern, Coastal Diocese South Carolina Upstate West Virginia Diocese Alabama Diocese Refuge Temple South Carolina Virginia Western Evangelical Alabama Central and Northern Virginia Eastern Diocese Global Missions Ghana Liberia Sierra Leone India Region X Region XI Region XII Apostle Gentle L. Groover Apostle Herbert Edwards Apostle James I. Clark, Jr. Florida Diocese TX Eastern and TX Western Colorado Florida Northern Diocese TX Northwest/Central Arizona Florida Central Diocese Oklahoma Oregon Florida East Central Diocese Arkansas California Northern Diocese Florida West Central Diocese Kansas California Southern Diocese Florida Ecclesiastical Diocese New Mexico Leeward Islands Diocese Florida Evangelical Nebraska Dominican Republic: Saint Lucia: Saint Mexico Mississippi Kitts: Saint Croix: Antigua Guyana Louisiana Washington State Suriname Diocese Caribbean Florida Southern Trinidad/TobagoGrenada/Caracas Haiti Lawsonian Diocese West Africa Diocese England Diocese Argentina Diocese COOLJC Annual Leadership Seminar 6 BISHOP DR. ELIJAH SOLOMON BISHOP RAYMOND KEITH, JR. DISTRICT ELDER WILLIE SHY Executive Secretary Board of Bishops Chairman Board of Presbyters Chairman DEACON KENNETH MCDOUGALD DR. SHANNON SMITH MOTHER MILDRED LEWIS International Union of Deacons International Womens Council President International Missionary President LADY YVONNE LANE MINISTER SHANE JOHNSON MINISTER MARCUS MCCOY, JR. International Ministers & Deacons Wives President International Congress President International ABYPU President SISTER DELORIS GRIFFITH BISHOP WILLIAM WILKINS, JR. DR. CELESTE A. JOHNSON International Sunday School Superintendent Convention Committee Chairman Convention Committee Vice Chairman COOLJC Annual Leadership Seminar 7 Chief Apostle Apostle William L. Bonner Presiding Apostle (Region II) Apostle Robert L. Sanders, Sr. Vice Presider (Region VI) Apostle James A. Maye Executive Assistant to the Presider (Region I) Apostle Henry A. Moultrie, II Chief of Staff to the Presider (Region IX) Apostle Bradford Berry BOARD OF APOSTLES Apostle of Education (Region III) Apostle Fred Rubin Apostle to the Men (Region IV) Apostle Wesley M. Taylor Apostle of Procedure & Protocol (Region V) Apostle Samuel R. Peters Apostle of Global Mission (Region VII) Apostle Matthew Norwood Apostle of Home Mission & Ecclesiastical Ethics (Region VIII) Apostle Walter L. Jackson Apostle of Evangelism (Region X) Apostle Gentle L. Groover Apostle of Int’l Department of Music and Arts (Region XI) Apostle Herbert Edwards COOLJC Social Justice Ministry & Social Concerns (Region XII) Apostle James I. Clark, Jr. SPECIAL ASSISTANTS TO THE PRESIDER Elder Leonard Marshall | District Elder Robert Sanders, Jr. | Elder Van Adams | Sister Brenda Nicholson DEPARTMENT HEADS Executive Secretary Bishop Dr. Elijah Solomon Chairman of the Board of Bishops Bishop Raymond J. Keith, Jr. Chairman of the Board of Presbyters District Elder Willie Shy Chairman of the Union of Deacons Deacon Kenneth McDougald Chairman of the Convention Committee Bishop William Wilkins, Jr. President of the International Missionary Department Mother Mildred D. Lewis President of the Int’l Ministers’ & Deacons Wives Guild Lady Yvonne Lane President of the International Women’s Council Lady Dr. Shannon Smith President of the International Global Mission Department Mother Frances Darby President of the International Congress Minister Shane Johnson President of the International ABYPU Department Minister Marcus McCoy, Jr. International Sunday School Association Superintendent Sister Delores Griffith AUXILIARY LEADERS Legal Counsel Jacqueline Stover-Stitts, Esq. National Adjutant Corp. Bishop N. Leon Harrell Apostolic Professional Counseling Bishop Dr. Ronnie Parson, Sr. Federation of Allied Health Professionals Professor Hayward S. Gill, Jr. Golden Beams Mother Pearl Davis Church of Christ Bible Institute Dean Charles Wright Bishop Robert Spellman, Sr. W. L. Bonner College Dean Elaine McQueen Dr. Celeste A. Johnson Ushers Brother Reginald Ballard Social Concerns Elder Ashley Johnson Chasity Program Dr. Celeste Johnson Deaf Ministry Sister Caroline Taylor COOLJC Annual Leadership Seminar 8 ANNUAL LEADERSHIP SEMINAR DAILY FORMAT MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015 TIME SESSION GROUP LOCATION 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Missionary Session All Missionaries Refuge Temple Sanctuary 11:45 am – 1:00 pm Lunch Family Life Center 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm Mother Mildred Woolfolk Dinner All Delegates Family Life Center Gym TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 TIME SESSION GROUP LOCATION 7:00 am – 9:00 am State Mothers’ Breakfast Missionary Department Family Life Center 8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast All Delegates Family Life Center 9:00 am – 5:00 pm The Executive Office Family Life Center All pastoral and church reports are to be submitted at the Annual Leadership Seminar 9:00 am – 9:45 am Prayer, Praise & Worship All Delegates Refuge Temple Sanctuary 9:45 am – 11:00 pm General Assembly All Delegates Refuge Temple Sanctuary Apostle Robert L. Sanders, Sr. 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Centennial Commission All Delegates Refuge Temple Sanctuary Bishop Robert Spellman 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch All Delegates Family Life Center CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SESSIONS [PART I] 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm Pastoral Leadership Apostles, Bishops, and R.C. Lawson Library Presenter: Presbyters Apostle James I. Clark, Jr., NY 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm Rekindling the Fire: Leaders IMD, IMDWG, IWC and Refuge Temple Sanctuary Protecting the Body, Soul, and Sisterhood Spirit from Ministry Burn Out I Corinthians 6:19-20 Presenter: Dr. Shannon Smith, SC 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm Eliminating “My Momma Made IABYPU, IC, and ISSA College Class Room 105 Me Come” & “Hot Dogs & Punch” Youth Ministry 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm New Testament Deacon: Part I D e a c o n s a n d College Class Room 106 Presenter: Brotherhood Deacon Luke McCoy, FL BREAK (15 MINUTES) CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SESSIONS [PART II] 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm Homiletics Apostles, Bishops, and R.C. Lawson Library Panelist: Presbyters Apostle James Clark, Jr., NY Apostle Matthew Norwood, GA Apostle Henry Moultrie, MA Bishop Elijah Solomon, TX COOLJC Annual Leadership Seminar 9 TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 TIME SESSION GROUP LOCATION 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm IWC Session IMD, IMDWG, IWC and Refuge Temple Sanctuary [for all women] Sisterhood 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm When ‘I Do’ Becomes ‘I Don’t’ IABYPU, IC, and ISSA College Class Room 105 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm New Testament Deacon: Part II D e a c o n s & College Class Room 106 Presenter: Brotherhood Deacon Clarence Hawkins DINNER BREAK 7:00 pm W.L. Bonner College All Delegates Refuge Temple Sanctuary Baccalaureate Exercise WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 TIME SESSION GROUP LOCATION 8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast Family Life Center 9:00 am – 4:00 pm The Executive Office Family Life Center All pastoral and church reports are to be submitted at the Annual Leadership Seminar CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SESSIONS [PART I] 9:00 am – 10:30 am Separate Session Board of Apostles College Class Room 104 9:00 am – 10:30 am Separate Session Board of Bishops Presidential Lecture Hall 9:00 am – 10:30 am Separate Session Board of Presbyters R.C. Lawson Library 9:00 am – 10:30 am Women in Leadership and Church IMD, IMDWG, IWC and Refuge Temple Sanctuary Operations: Recognizing and Sisterhood Developing Spiritual Gifts Luke 10:41 Presenter: Dr. Elaine McQueen, SC 9:00 am – 10:30 am Recovering the Church from IABYPU, IC, and ISSA College Class Room 105 Extinction: Relevant Ministry for Young Adults 9:00 am – 10:30 am Facing all the Issues and Changes Deacons & College Class Room 106 in Our Organization B r o t h e r h o od Presenters: Deacon Paul Johnson Deacon Edward Hall BREAK (15 MINUTES) CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SESSIONS [PART II] 10:45 am – 12:15 pm Separate Session Board of Apostles College Class Room 104 10:45 am – 12:15 pm Separate Session Board of Bishops Presidential Lecture Hall 10:45 am – 12:15 pm Separate Session Board of Presbyters R.C. Lawson Library COOLJC Annual Leadership Seminar 10