Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference (Baptist) State Convention

5th Annual Session of the State Convention 67th Session of the Congress of Christian Education

(Formerly the Original North Mississippi Baptist State Congress of Christian Education)Registration PacketMarch 20-23, 2017

Hernando, MSwww.midsouthchurches.com

Five Year National Theme: Envisioning the Future ExceptionallyNational Theme: "Envisioning the Future Exceptionally through Our

Commitment to Christian Stewardship"(Jeremiah 29:11; 1 Corinthians 4:1-2)

Convening At Oak Hill/The Hill-Hernando Church Family Campus

1775 Memphis Street, Suites A and BHernando, MS 38632

Dr. Michael O. Minor, Host

Dr. Michael O. Minor, PresidentPastor Bernard Montgomery, Convention Vice-President-at-Large

Minister Lena Dean-Bond, Congress Vice-President-at-LargeMs. Loretta Henderson Miller, General Secretary & State Congress Dean

Ms. Phyllistean Albright, Congress Secretary

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Dr. Michael O. Minor, PresidentPastor Bernard Montgomery, Vice-President at Large

Ms. Loretta Miller, General SecretaryPO Box 994 Hernando, MS 38632

(662) 298-3584 Fax (901) 366-9880 E-mail info@midsouthchurches.com www.midsouthchurches.com www.facebook.com/midsouthchurches

Representing state convention in the National Baptist Convention, USA, Incorporated

Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference State Convention Annual Session and Congress of Christian Education

President’s LetterFebruary 2017

I greet each of you in the name of our risen Savior! On behalf of your MSCCC Team, I take this time to thank you for your outstanding support. Last year, we had a wonderful week of instruction, inspiration, and fellowship. From the inspirational teaching and devotionals all week long to the exhibition of our children and youth on our closing night, we were indeed lifted to higher heights in Christ. Let’s work together to reach even higher heights this year. Our 67th Annual Congress and 5th Annual Convention Session will take place nightly March 20-23, 2017, at Oak Hill/The Hill-Hernando Church Family, 1775 Memphis 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 Dr. Jevon Marshall (Antioch-Walls) winning the SSPB’s Southwest Region 1 Instructor of the Year Award last December. This year, we have three new course offerings: 2089 Death and Dying – Pastor Darnell Tate, 2092 A Christian View toward the Poor, Hungry, and Disadvantaged – Pastor Callaway Bain, and 7006 Fundamentals and Strategies for Street Witnessing – Dr. Jevon and Lady Deborah Marshall. 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 “Ready to Run with Jesus”!

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

1Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference 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, Secretary

Pastor Bernard Montgomery, TreasurerMs. Minnie Wilkinson, H.O.P.E. Health CoordinatorPastor C J Thomas, Immediate Past President

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

Associate Deans: Ms. Mattie Stokes & Pastor Dorothy Jones Ms. 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. Our next workshop will be Saturday, February 3, 2018 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 will be Saturday, August 12, 2017,9:30 am.

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2Schedule-at-a-Glance

Monday, March 20, 20176:00 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 Charlie McBride, Liberty Hill: 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 21, 20176:30 – 6:50 p.m. Devotional Period

Plenary Session/Business Period6:50 – 7:20 p.m. Special Projects Period: Community and Economic Development7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Class Period 2

Wednesday, March 22, 20176:30 – 6:45 p.m. Devotional Period

Plenary Session/Business Period6:45 – 7:25 p.m. President Minor’s Eight Annual Address7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Class Period 3

Thursday, March 23, 20176:00 – 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 67th and 5th SessionsClosing Prayer and Benediction

About Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference (MSCCC)MSCCC is a fellowship of Mid-South churches dedicated to the promotion of Christian education through the fulfillment of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). The MSCCC is a representing state convention in the National Baptist Convention, USA, Incorporated (NBCUSA).Vision: We will become the leading Christian education voice among National Baptist Churches and other doctrinally aligned churches.Mission: We will achieve our vision by staying true to Christ’s Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20.Goals: Our Christian education 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 History: Our State 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. In March 2009, Dr. Michael O. Minor was elected president. Under his tenure, the Congress changed its name to the North Mississippi Baptist State Congress of Christian Education. 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/The Hill-Hernando, 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/The Hill-Hernando, 2009-present).Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference State Convention (MSCCC) began as an informal network of pastors committed to Christian education, health and wellness, and economic development in 2002. On August 8, 2008, MSCCC launched a web portal. Through the years, Mid-South Churches hosted several Christian education workshops and an online regional calendar of events. In December 2011, at the move of the Holy Spirit among pastors in North Mississippi, the web portal was transformed into a full-fledged conference of churches. After a unanimous vote of the officers, pastors, and members on May 31, 2012, MSCCC became a State Convention/State Congress/Association. At the same time, the Original North

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3Mississippi Baptist State Congress changed its affiliation to MSCCC. In June 2012, the MSCCC affiliated with the NBCUSA.

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42017-2018 Registration and Fees

(Note: Only for churches not paying the Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference annual or quarterly 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 workshopsOfferingsPresident’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.)

2017 Courses, Seminars & Workshops2089 Death and DyingPastor Darnell Tate, Free GraceThis course will instruct participants concerning the correct definition of euthanasia along with the legal aspects of this activity from a biblical standpoint.

2093 A Christian View toward the Poor, Hungry, and DisadvantagedPastor Callaway Bain, Mt. Olive-Horn Lake This course will teach the importance and the responsibilities of the church from a biblical perspective as they relate to the development of outreach ministries aimed at aiding the underprivileged and disabled in various categories.

**7006 Fundamentals and Strategies for Street Witnessing Dr. Jevon Marshall and Lady Deborah Marshall, Antioch-WallsThis course will emphasize evangelism in the community. It will provide hands-on instruction about the most effective ways to witness to nonbelievers with a focus on recruiting, organizing, and preparing members for street witnessing.

**S806 YAHWEH Shalom: The LORD Is PeacePastor Bernard Montgomery, New BethanyStudents 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 Get Covered Mississippi!

W310 Children’s Workshop & W320 iROCK: Youth WorkshopPastor Glen Newson, Greater Lake Cormorant; Evang. Marsha Campbell, Shiloh; Ms. Emma Oliver, Antioch-Walls & Pastor Quinton Taylor, Second Baptist-HernandoHow 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. W205 Liturgical Dance in the African American Church Mr. Nardo Franklin, Pleasant Hill, and Ms. Markisha Hudson, The Hill-HernandoHow 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.**Pastor Ronald Taylor, Jr. Clergy Institute: Phase 1Dr. Michael O. Minor, The Hill-HernandoThis opening session of the Institute will cover introductions to the Old and New Testaments and biblical history, Baptist doctrine, and spiritual formation. Open to pastors, ministers, and evangelists, students completing the accelerated Phase 1 session may continue to Phases 2-4. In Phases 2-4, students will complete five courses with a minimum of 10 hours of class time each. Students will receive a certificate at the end of each Phase. Upon completing all four phases and associated forms and paying appropriate fees, the student will receive the Sunday School Publishing Board Diploma of Pastoral Studies.**New Courses for 2017

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CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION(Formerly the Original 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 SchoolNumber 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? ____

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InstructionsAbbreviated Course Listing **2089 Death and Dying – Pastor Darnell Tate **2093 A Christian View toward the Poor, Hungry, and Disadvantaged – Pastor Callaway Bain **7006 Fundamentals and Strategies for Street Witnessing – Dr. Jevon and Lady Deborah Marshall W310 Children’s Workshop and W320 Youth Workshops– Pastor Glen Newson, Evangelist Marsha Campbell, Ms. Emma Oliver, and

Pastor Quinton Taylor W205 Liturgical Dance in the African American Church – Mr. Nardo Franklin and Markisha Hudson S806 YAHWEH Shalom: The Lord Is Peace – Pastor Bernard Montgomery

Instructions for Completing the Church Registration FormE-mail to lhmiller@ymail.com by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, March 16, 2017. Mail to MSCCC Baptist State Congress Early Registration c/o Ms. Loretta Miller, 1775 Memphis Street, Suite B; Hernando, MS 38632 by Tuesday, March 14, 2017.

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)_____ Officers/Staff, Teachers, Board Members/

Pastors $25_____ Local Church Superintendents & Teachers $10_____ 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 2016 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 Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference.

8Regular 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: 7006 Newson: W320

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: 7006 Newson: W320

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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