66th SessionThe Original North Mississippi

Baptist State Congress of Christian Education

Hernando, MississippiMarch 21-24, 2016

www.midsouthchurches.com/state_congressDr. Michael O. Minor, President

Minister Lena Dean-Bond, Vice-President-at-LargeMs. Phyllistean Albright, Secretary

Ms. Loretta Henderson Miller, State Congress Dean

Oak Hill Baptist Church – Memphis Street Campus

1775 Memphis Street, Suite BHernando, Mississippi

Dr. Michael O. Minor, Host Pastor

The State Educational Arm Of The Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference State Convention

Dr. Michael O. Minor, President

Pastor Bernard Montgomery, Vice-President-at-LargeMs. Loretta Henderson Miller, General Secretary

The Original North Mississippi Baptist State CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONwww.midsouthchurches.com/state_congress

Dr. Michael O. Minor, PresidentMin. Lena Dean-Bond, Vice-PresidentMs. Phyllistean Albright, Secretary

MS. Loretta Miller, State Congress Dean

Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference State Convention And

The Original North Mississippi Baptist State Congress of Christian EducationPresident’s Letter

February 5, 2016

Greetings in the Precious Name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior!

I want to thank each of you for again making last year’s session of our State Convention and State Congress another blessed success. We were successful spiritually and financially. Let’s work together to reach even higher heights this year. Our 66th Annual Session will take place nightly March 21-24, 2016, at Oak Hill Baptist Church, Suite B; 1775 Mem[his Street, Suite B, Hernando, Mississippi – yours truly Dr. Michael O. Minor, host pastor. This year’s theme is Envisioning the Future Exceptionally: Through Our Commitment to Christian Stewardship (Jeremiah 29:11, 1 Corinthians 4:1-2).

Our State Congress Dean Ms. Loretta Miller and her team have been working hard to offer us a quality set of courses, seminars, and workshops. We know we have some of the best instructors in the country. That commitment to excellence was evidenced by Pastor Callaway Bain’s (Mt. Olive-Horn Lake) winning the SSPB’s Southwest Region 1 Instructor of the Year Award last December. This year, we have two new seminar offerings: S301 “Passion Week” Teaching: Lessons from the Master Teacher – Dr. Jevon Marshall, and S806 YAHWEH Shalom: The LORD Is Peace – Pastor Bernard Montgomery. This will be the last year for Course 2092 A Christian View toward Racial Understanding - Pastor Callaway Bain.

Let’s not forget the area’s remaining certified 2016 Christian Leadership Schools highlighted by the Hammond Hill Congress July 18-22, 2016, at Brown – South Campus, President Bernard Montgomery, and the Sardis Northeast Congress July 25-28, 2016, at Liberty-Coldwater, President Moshiu Knox. See the back of this year’s congress program guide for the dates of additional Christian education opportunities or visit our regional calendar at www.midsouthchurches.com/calendar.

In closing, we are grateful to God for each of you and for your continued support. Let’s come to be “Renewed, Refreshed, and Revived”!

Yours for the cause of Christ,Dr. Michael O. MinorYour Congress and State Convention President

The State Educational Arm of the Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference State ConventionDr. Michael O. Minor, President

Representing in the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education Part of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.

1Original North Mississippi Baptist State Congress of Christian Education

The Christian Education Voice of Northwest Mississippi National Baptists

Official RosterDr. Michael O. Minor, President

Minister Lena G. Dean-Bond, Vice-President-at-LargePastor Rubin Jones, First Vice-PresidentPastor Glen Newson, Second Vice-PresidentVacant, Third Vice-PresidentMs. Phyllistean Albright, SecretaryVacant, Assistant Secretary Vacant, Financial Secretary

Pastor Bernard Montgomery, TreasurerMs. Minnie Wilkinson, H.O.P.E. Health CoordinatorTBA, Evangelism CoordinatorVacant, Minister of MusicPastor C J Thomas, Immediate Past President

Office of the State DeanSis. Loretta Henderson Miller, State Dean

Associate Deans: Ms. Mattie Stokes & Pastor Dorothy Jones Vacant, Director GeneralMs. Annette Dunbar, Classification Secretary

National, Regional, and State AffiliationsNational Baptist Convention, USA, Incorporated

Dr. Jerry Young, President Dr. Calvin McKinney, General SecretaryNational Baptist Congress of Christian EducationDr. James Cokley, President Dr. Elliott Cuff, Dean

Ms. Monica Blake-Mickle, General, SecretarySunday School Publishing Board

Dr. Derrick Jackson, Executive DirectorDr. Judith Anthony, Director of Christian Education Ms. Patricia Williams, Christian Education Supervisor

Dr. Michael O. Minor, Regional Coordinator – Southwest 1Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference State Convention

Dr. Michael O. MinorPresident and State Director of Christian Education

Ms. Loretta Miller, General Secretary and Assistant State Director of Christian EducationPastor Bernard Montgomery

Vice-President-at-Large Dr. Joe C. Smith, Sr., First Vice-PresidentPastor Lacy Reed, Second Vice-President Pastor Callaway Bain, Third Vice-President

Vacant, Fourth Vice-PresidentPastor Henry Knox, Treasurer

Annual Awards and Recognition OpportunitiesAttendance Awards. The top five participating churches are given awards for overall attendance, youth, and seniors.Deacon Dan Robinson Leadership Award. One Christian educator from one of the member churches or supporting entities are recognized for outstanding service in the cause of Christian education. The award is named after the first president of the Sate Congress.

Collaborative EffortsRegional Teachers’ Workshop. The State Congress hosts an interactive teacher workshop focused on creative ways of teaching along with an overview of the new Vacation Bible School material. This year’s workshop is Saturday, July 30, 9:30 am.Annual Sunday School Workshop. Your State Congress hosts annually an interactive Sunday School Workshop focused on making Sunday School transformational. This year’s workshop is Saturday, July 30, 9:30 am

Schedule-at-a-GlanceMonday, March 21, 2016

66th Session of the Original North Mississippi Baptist State Congress of Christian Education

26:00 p.m. Registration Open: Church, Organization, and Individual 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Devotional Period

Plenary Session/Business Period7:00 – 7:20 p.m. Opening Lecture: Pastor Cedric Tate, Carrol Bluff: Envisioning the Future Exceptionally: “Through Our Commitment to Christian Stewardship” (1 Corinthians 4:1-2).7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Class Period 1

Tuesday, March 22, 20166:30 – 6:50 p.m. Devotional Period

Plenary Session/Business Period6:50 – 7:20 p.m. Special Projects Period: Community and Economic Development

Bro. Andre` Wilkes, Trustmark BankBro. Jeffrey Higgs, LeMoyne-Owen College Community Development Corporation

7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Class Period 2

Wednesday, March 23, 20166:30 – 6:45 p.m. Devotional Period

Plenary Session/Business Period6:45 – 7:25 p.m. President Minor’s Seventh Annual Address; “Renew, Refresh, Revive: Facing the Future, Embracing the Past” (Isaiah 40:31)7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Class Period 3

Thursday, March 24, 20166:00 – 6:30 p.m. Congress Board Meeting

Closing Business Period6:30 – 6:50 p.m. Devotional Period/Plenary Session7:00 – 8:20 p.m. Class Period 48:20 – 9:30 p.m. Children’s, Youth, & Young Adult Rally

Official Closing of the 66th SessionClosing Prayer and Benediction

About Your CongressVision: The Original State Congress’ work will reach completion at the Second Coming of Christ. In short, the vision of the State Congress is heaven (Hebrews 12.22-24; Revelation 21.2, 9-10; John 14.2).

Mission: The Original State Congress embraces the Great Commission (Matthew 28.19-20) as its mission seeking to save unsaved souls and help saved souls through Christian education.

Goals: Our Original State Congress goals are To equip and train the people of God directly and indirectly by providing opportunities for local

churches, districts, and other unions to be certified while fostering love, humility and unity; To continue affiliation with the National Baptist Congress; and To continue certification by the Sunday School Publishing Board (SSPB).

Brief HistoryThe Original North Mississippi Baptist State Congress of Christian Education (Congress) traces its origin to the year 1938 with the expansion of the Paradise Sunday School and Baptist Training Union (BTU) under the leadership of Deacon Dan Robinson (New Hope-Walls). The BTU continued meeting annually until 1954. From 1954-1966, there was a period of inactivity. However, in 1966, the Congress was reorganized at Independent-Tyro as the North Mississippi Baptist Education Congress with Pastor L. S. Biles (Carroll Bluff) elected as president and Pastor V. B. Brown (St. Paul) as Dean. Other Deans include Pastor T. J. Denson (1970-1977, West Antioch #2), Deacon S. D. Minor, Sr. (Mt. Calm, 1977-1988), Ms. Mable Lawrence (1988-2010, Hickory Grove), Dr. Michael O. Minor (Oak Hill, 2011-2012), Ms. Loretta Miller (Prince of Peace, 2013-present). Other Presidents include: Pastor Jacob Davis (1987-1989, Hammond Hill), Pastor CJ Thomas (1989-2009, Pleasant Hill), Dr. Michael O. Minor (Oak Hill, 2009-present)

2016 National ThemeEnvisioning the Future Exceptionally:

“Through Our Commitment to Christian Stewardship” (Jeremiah 29:11; 1 Corinthians 4:1-2)

1 Corinthians 4:1-2, NKJV, “Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.”Jeremiah 29:11, NKJV, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace

and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

66th Session of the Original North Mississippi Baptist State Congress of Christian Education

32016-2017 Registration and Fees

(Note: Only for churches not paying the Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference quarterly or monthly support.)Church Registration CategoriesFounders Circle: $200 and above/10 or more participants and 4 voting delegates;Class A: $150.00 - $199.00/7 -9 participants and 3 voting delegates;Class B: $100.00 - $149.00/4-6 class participants and 2 voting delegates;Class C: $50.00 - $99.00/1-3 class participants and 1 voting delegates.

FeesOfficers/Staff, Teachers, Board Members/ Pastors $25Local Church Superintendents $10*Local Church Teachers $10**entitled to free registration to teacher workshops

OfferingsPresident’s Challenge Offering $25Congress Rally Offering $10Youth Rally Offering $10(Note: You may wish to join the President and the Dean in paying all three offerings, a total of $45.)

2016 Courses, Seminars & Workshops**S301 “Passion Week” Teaching: Lessons from the Master TeacherDr. Jevon Marshall and Lady Deborah Marshall, Antioch-WallsHow do we keep the spirit of “Passion Week” going 52 weeks of the year? This class will focus on the teachings of Jesus during the last week of HIS life. Lessons of suffering for the teacher; lessons of “boldness of life”; Jesus’ lesson on witnessing while using the need for the teachable moment; Jesus’ lesson of teaching all levels at the same time and in small groups as ministry and Jesus taught the disciples to work under the current situation but still working through the will that God set for their lives. W310 Children’s Workshop &W320 iROCK: Youth WorkshopPastor Glen Newson, Greater Lake Cormorant; Evang. Marsha Campbell, Shiloh; Ms. Emma Oliver, Antioch-Walls & Minister Quinton Taylor, Antioch-WallsHow do children and youth learn to rely on Christ in every aspect of their loves? The goal of this class is to provide the students with vital tips and tools on how they “can rely on Christ the King” as their protector, provider and priest through their words and action. In this interactive workshop, they will be introduced to techniques of holding true to Jesus Christ through various teaching strategies. **S806 YAHWEH Shalom: The LORD Is PeacePastor Bernard Montgomery, New BethanyWhy does the meaning behind shalom go deeper than just the absence of conflict or being calm? Students will explore the meaning of shalom as wholeness, finished,

perfection, safety, and wellness. True shalom comes when one abides with God in a covenant relationship because He alone gives complete satisfaction, fulfillment and harmony with Himself and others. Many people are broken, lost and fearful. Only a true encounter with YAHWEH Shalom, the source of all peace, and His son, Jesus, the Prince of Peace, will bring peace in the deepest meaning of the word. This course is part of the health ambassador training series sponsored by Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church Ministries/Get Covered Mississippi!2092 A Christian View toward Racial UnderstandingPastor Callaway Bain, Mt. Olive-Horn Lake How do Christians deal with prejudices from a spiritual perspective? Students will become familiar with the meaning of prejudices from a spiritual perspective and the responsibilities of Christians as they relate to judging persons based on various life categories in addition to race – such as age religious beliefs, sexual preferences, socioeconomic status, and the like. W205 Liturgical Dance in the African American Church Mr. Nardo Franklin, Pleasant HillHow can we be creative in worship without being worldly? Gospel dance, as praise dance, grew out of the African-American church. Gospel dance is dramatic and theatrical; it uses elements of the theater such as miming. This workshop is open to all ages but especially to youth and young adults ages 13-21. During interactive sessions, participants will focus on the Biblical basis for music in the church and liturgical (praise) dance as well as learn creative ways to perform. Participants will perform during the Youth Rally on Thursday night.**New Courses for 2016

66th Session of the Original North Mississippi Baptist State Congress of Christian Education

4Original North Mississippi Baptist State CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

www.midsouthchurches.com/state_congress Dr. Michael O. Minor, President

Minister Lena Dean-Bond, Vice-President-at-LargeMs. Phyllistean Albright, Secretary

Ms. Loretta Miller, State Congress DeanREGISTRATION FORM & INSTRUCTIONS

Read the instructions for this form on the next page. Part I: General Registration Information

1. Date: ________________ Total Number Registered: _______2. Contact Person: _________________ Phone (Day): _____________ Phone (Evening): ____________3. Church Name _______________________________________ Phone ____________________

Fax ___________________ E-mail Address _________________________________________

Mailing Address ______________________________________________________

City ___________________________________________________ Zip ___________________

4. Pastor’s Name _______________________________________________________________

Mailing Address ______________________________________________________

City ___________________________________________________ Zip ___________________

E-mail Address: ______________________________________________________________________

5. Superintendent’s Name ______________________________ E-mail __________________________

Mailing Address ______________________________________________________

City ___________________________________________________ Zip ___________________

6. Youth Ministry Leader’s Name ___________________________________________________

Mailing Address ______________________________________________________

City ___________________________________________________ Zip ___________________

E-mail Address: ______________________________________________________________________7. Sunday Church School

Number Enrolled __________ Average Attendance __________ Number of Classes Offered __________ 8. Weekly Church School (Bible Class)

Night Offered ____________ Average Weekly Attendance _________ Number Classes Offered ________ 9. Name of Publisher for Sunday and Weekly Church School Material (Check all that apply.):Sunday School Publishing Board Urban Ministries Boyd Townsend Press

Cooks Sunday School Commentary Expositor Standard Lesson Commentary Other Name: _________________________

10. Does your church school have a “Guest Sunday School Day”? (Circle one.) yes no If yes, what is the date and time? ___________________11. Does your church have an active health ministry? (Circle one.) yes no If yes, how many years? ____

66th Session of the Original North Mississippi Baptist State Congress of Christian Education

InstructionsAbbreviated Course Listing **S301 “Passion Week” Teaching: Lessons from the Master Teacher - Dr. Jevon Marshall and Lady Deborah Marshall, Antioch-Walls W310 Children’s Workshop & W320 iROCK: Youth Workshop - Pastor Glen Newson, Greater Lake Cormorant; Evang. Marsha Campbell,

Shiloh; Ms. Emma Oliver, Antioch-Walls & Minister Quinton Taylor, Antioch-Walls **S806 YAHWEH Shalom: The LORD Is Peace - Pastor Bernard Montgomery, New Bethany 2092 A Christian View toward Racial Understanding - Pastor Callaway Bain, Mt. Olive-Horn Lake W205 Liturgical Dance in the African American Church - Mr. Nardo Franklin, Pleasant Hill

Instructions for Completing the Church Registration FormE-mail to lhmiller@ymail.com by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016. Mail to Original North MS Baptist State Congress Early Registration c/o Ms. Loretta Miller, PO Box 994; Hernando, MS 38632 by Tuesday, March 15, 2016.

Line 1. Fill the date that form was mailed or faxed. List the total number of class attendees including youth and children. Line 2. List the name, day and evening phone numbers, and e-mail address (if applicable) for the person to be contacted for any clarification of information completed. The contact person can be the pastor, superintendent, or another person.Line 3. Complete the church information. Be sure to list the church mailing address and not the physical address. If your church does not have an e-mail address, list the e-mail address of the pastor or other designee.Lines 4-6. Complete the information for the pastor, superintendent, and youth ministry leader. You can include either the church mailing address or his or her mailing address. Only include the e-mail address if it is different than the church’s e-mail address.Lines 7 and 8. Churches who wish to be considered for the attendance banner must complete the section for Sunday School. Using your written enrollment lists for Sunday School and Bible Class, put the total number from each list on the appropriate line. Based upon the last quarter (December, January, February), determine the average attendance of each church school. Finally, list the total number of classes offered. If your church has a men’s and women’s adult class, that counts for two classes not one.Line 9. Consider all your Sunday and weekly church school literature including Vacation Bible School, Nurture for Baptist Churches, S.E.E.D., and Awana. Check all the boxes that apply. List others not listed beside “Other.”Line 10 and 10b. If your church has a “Guest Sunday School Day,” circle yes and give the date.Line 11. Indicate if your church has an active health ministry.Note: We are strongly encouraging all Congress churches to pre-register. There are several benefits for pre-registration including room assignments better suited for course enrollment, church eligible to receive attendance banner, and adequate course material.

Part II: Representation and Registration Section 1: Church or Individual Representation (for non-quarterly paying churches)Churches: (Check only one category)_____ Founders Circle $200 or more _____ Regular Representation $175 _____ All Other Representations $174 or less_____ Individual $25 (not from a representing church)

Other: (Check all that apply)_____ Choirs $25_____ Church Secretaries $25 (flat fee for all secretaries)_____ President’s Challenge $25_____ Congress Rally $10

Total Section 1: $_____________Section 2. List voting delegates and annual members below ($5 each)

Name Address City State Zip1. __________________________________________________________________________________2. __________________________________________________________________________________3. __________________________________________________________________________________4. __________________________________________________________________________________

Total Section 2: _______ x $5 = _________Section 3. List officers, pastors, and teachers below ($10 each)

Name Position1. __________________________________________________________________________________2. __________________________________________________________________________________3. __________________________________________________________________________________4. __________________________________________________________________________________5. __________________________________________________________________________________

Total Section 3: _______ x $10 = _________Section 4. List ministers and evangelists below ($5 each)

Name Position1. __________________________________________________________________________________2. __________________________________________________________________________________3. __________________________________________________________________________________4. __________________________________________________________________________________

Total Section 4: _______ x $5 = _________Section 5: (Necrology) List your church’s deceased members since March 2013 below. (no fee required):1. __________________________________________________________________________________2. __________________________________________________________________________________

Grand Total (Section 1 + Section 2 + Section 3 + Section 4) = $___________ Registration Fees enclosed (circle one): yes no If yes, check amount: __________ check no.________Make checks payable to Original State Congress or Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference.

7Regular Registration Sheet

Delegate’s Name (Dr., Pastor, Min., Evang., Mr., Ms.) Address Course # (1st Choice) Course # (2nd Choice)Ms. Jane Smith 1234 Main St.; Memphis, TN 38000 Marshall: S301 Newson: W220

1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18.19.20.21.22.23.Page ____ of ____ Church Name _______________________ (Note: If your church has more than 46 class attendees, simply duplicate this page.)

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Registration Sheet Delegate’s Name (Dr., Pastor, Min., Evang., Mr., Ms.) Address Course # (1st Choice) Course # (2nd Choice)

Ms. Jane Smith 1234 Main St.; Memphis, TN 38000 Marshall: S301 Newson: W220

24.25.26.27.28.29.30.31.32.33.34.35.36.37.38.39.40.41.42.43.44.45.46.Page ____ of ____ Church Name _______________________ (Note: If your church has more than 46 class attendees, simply duplicate this page.)

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