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Schedule-At-A-Glance
WEDNESDAY
March 20, 2024
KICK OFF BROTHERHOOD CONVOCATION
6:00pm - 6:45pm
Worship Ministry Training
Praise Teams: Who, What, and Why?
Mark Campbell
7:00pm - 7:30pm
LA Brotherhood Convocation
7:30pm - 8:00pm
The Thief Comes, John 10:10
Shelton Gibbs III
8:00pm - 8:15pm
Praise Service
8:15pm - 8:45pm
2nd Speaker
But I Am Come, John 10:10
Shelton Gibbs IV
REFRESHMENTS - EVENINGS ARE FREE
KICK OFF BROTHERHOOD CONVOCATION
LOCATION
RESEDA CHURCH OF CHRIST EVENINGS ARE FREE
7806 Reseda Blvd.
Reseda, CA 91335
THURSDAY
March 21, 2024
MORNING
ACTIVITIES
LOCATION AIRTEL PLAZA HOTEL
Open To All Registrants
8:00am – 8:45am
Continental Breakfast
8:45am – 9:00am
Devotional
9:00am - 9:25am
Plenary Session
Salvation: It Power, Purpose, & Plan, Eph 2:1-10
Lionel Sims
9:30-9:55
Plenary Session
Community: God’s Vision, Eph. 2:11-19
Dr. Richard Price
10:00-10:25
Plenary Session
The Sanctuary: God’s Design, Eph. 2:20-22
Tyson Moore
10:45am - 11:30am
Crucial Conversation: Racial Reconciliation
How can the church be intentional in dismantling the dividing wall of hostility to become a model of community; bridge racial divides; and address prejudice on a personal level.
Facilitator: Dr. Jerry Taylor.
Panelists: Dr. Randy Willingham, Dr. Jesse Trice, Mark Manassee, Joshua Duboise, David Lewis, Sr.
11:30am - 12:45pm
Lunch Break - provided
AFTERNOON
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
FORUM WORKSHOP TRACKS
Workshops
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Preacher Forums 1
Compelling Communication
Mike Cope
Women's Empowerment 1
Reclaiming the Vision; Women Serving in Ministry Through Vision
Dr. Angela Allen
Youth/Children Ministry Training 1
Ten x 10 Youth Ministry Summit
Dr. Chuck Hunt
Leadership Conversations 1
Roundtables on Racial Reconciliation
Round Table 1: What can be done to Overcome the “Two Brotherhood” racial divide, Ephesians 2:13-14
Facilitator: Dr. Jesse Trice
Discussants: Wade Osborne, Richard Ojeda, David Dominessy
Round Table 2: How can we assist converts and members with replacing prejudice with His peace, Eph. 2:15-18
Facilitator: Mark Manassee
Discussants: Mark Sutton, Taylor Walling, Jerome Thompson
Round Table 3: What can we do as congregations in collaboration to enable local churches to be a model of community, Eph. 2:19-20
Facilitator: Joshua Duboise
Discussants: Jovan Payes, Todd Lavachek, Eric Tiregol
1:45pm - 2:00pm
Refreshment Break
AFTERNOON
BREAKOUT SESSIONS CONTINUED
LOCATION AIRTEL PLAZA HOTEL
Open To All Registrants
FORUM WORKSHOP TRACKS
Workshops
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preacher Forums 2
Developing A Community Centric Church
Brandon Mims
Women's Empowerment 2
Reclaiming the Vision; Women Serving in Ministry Through Vision
Nedra Jones
Youth/Children Ministries Training 2
Tenx10 Youth Ministry Summit
Dr. Chuck Hunt
Leadership Conversations 2
Speakers/ Discussants
Roundtable Discussions on Plenary Theme Lectures
Round Table 1: Discuss practical applications of God’s power to save/deliver; Purpose(s) In Saving; the practical implications of being saved by grace through faith.
Facilitator: Lionel Sims
Discussants: Marshall Moultry, Vincent Hawkins, Michael Henry
Round Table 2: How should the church function as a model of Community and what such a model looks like, Ep. 2:11-19
Facilitator: Dr. Richard Price
Discussants: Isaac Sandifer, Sam Hardy, Andy Wall
Round Table 3: Reclaiming God’s Vision and design for the Sanctuary of Worship. The keys to this discussion are 1) The foundational components of true worship
2) The implications of being a fitly framed fellowship
3)The sanctuary presence of God
Facilitator: Tyson Moore
Discussants: Stan Harmon, James Webb, Greg Garrett
2:45pm - 3:30pm
Plenary Session
Leadership Succession at Greenville Avenue Church of Christ
Interviewer: Ernie Lewis
Interviewees - Shelton Gibbs III, Shelton Gibbs IV
EVENING
ACTIVITIES
LOCATION RESEDA COC
Open To Everyone
PREPARING THE CHURCH FOR THE NEXT GENERATION: PROMOTING RACIAL HARMONY
6:00pm - 6:45pm
Worship Ministry Training 2
Creating an Environment that Promotes Church Growth
Darron Jones
7:00pm - 7:30pm
WORSHIP CONVOCATION OF BROTHERHOOD UNITY
7:30pm - 8:00pm
No Strangers And Foreigners, But Fellow Citizens
Jeff Walling
8:00pm - 8:15pm
Praise Service
8:15pm - 8:45pm
Removing The Dividing Wall of Hostility, Eph. 2:13
Dr. Jerry Taylor
REFRESHMENTS - EVENINGS ARE FREE
FRIDAY
March 22, 2024
MORNING
ACTIVITIES
LOCATION AIRTEL PLAZA HOTEL
Open To All Registrants
8:00am – 8:45am
Continental Breakfast
8:45am – 9:00am
Devotional
9:00am - 9:25am
Plenary Session
Keys To Effective Ministry: Purity and Preparation, Matt. 25:1-13 - Chris Mitchell
9:30-9:55
Plenary Session
Spiritual Gifts: Resources of Church Growth, Mt 25:14-23 - James Austin
10:00-10:25
Plenary Session
The Priority of Being A Serving Church, Matt. 25:31-46 - Eravan Bell
10:45am - 11:30am
Crucial Conversation: THE STATE OF THE CHURCH
What do we need to do to be more Community centric than isolated; Culturally /socially responsive; and Change sensitive.
Facilitator: Dr. Ammar Saheli
Panelists: Stacey Jones, Chris Brinkley, Mark Sharpe, Dr. Daniel Rodriguez
11:30am - 12:45pm
Lunch Break - provided
AFTERNOON
SESSIONS
FORUM WORKSHOP TRACKS
Workshops
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Preacher Forums 3
Spiritual Gifts: The Source of Ministry Empowerment
Dr. Ammar Saheli
Women's Empowerment 3
Refocusing the Mission; Women Serving in Ministry Through Mission
Kathleen Hawkins
Youth/Children Ministries Training 3
Ten x 10 Youth Ministry Summit
Dr. Chuck Hunt
Leadership Conversations 3
Round Table Discussions on The State of the Church
Round Table 1: How the church can become more community centric than community isolated.
Facilitator: Mark Sharpe
Discussants: Allen Henderson,
Dr. L. Bernard Martin, Otheriee Christian
Round Table 2: What are the implications of being a counter-cultural versus a cultural or anti-cultural church.
Facilitator: Stacey Jones
Discussants: Egerton Forster, Elijah Massaquoi, Jonathan Byrd
Round Table 3: As a living organism the church will manifest change. Discuss the implications of being change resistant/ negating versus change responsive/navigating.
Facilitator: Chris Brinkley
Discussants: Robin Blair, Glen McMillian, Jorge Ortiz, Sr., Robert Shorts
1:45pm - 2:00pm
Refreshment Break
AFTERNOON
SESSIONS
LOCATION AIRTEL PLAZA HOTEL
Open To All Registrants
FORUM WORKSHOP TRACKS
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Preacher Forums 4
Creating Revenue Streams of Ministry Support
Sam Morris
Women’s Empowerment 4
Refocusing the Mission; Women Serving in Ministry Through Mission
Genny Moore
Youth/Children Ministries Training 4
Youth ministry for the next generation
Jeff Walling
Leadership Conversations 4
Speakers/ Discussants
Roundtable Discussions on Plenary Theme Lectures
Round Table 1: Discuss the practical implications of being religiously pure (virgins) and spiritually prepared (lamps) while waiting on the coming of Christ.
Facilitator: Chris Mitchell Discussants: Rodney Stovall, Jr., Carlos Jackson, Dewayne S. Winrow
Round Table 2: Investing Spiritual Gifts: How are we to utilize spiritual gifts as Resources of Church Growth and expansion.
Facilitator: James Austin Discussants: Ronell Merriweather, Mike Washington, Jamie Holloway
Round Table 3: Improving Our Services To Christ and Others
Facilitator: Eravan Bell Discussants: James Walker, Steven Sharpe, Geno Merriweather
2:45pm - 3:30pm
Plenary Session
Leadership Succession at MacDonald Avenue Church of Christ
Interviewer: Dr. Jesse Trice
Interviewees - James Austin, Stacey Jones
EVENING
ACTIVITIES
LOCATION RESEDA COC
Open To Everyone
PREPARING THE CHURCH FOR THE NEXT GENERATION: SEEKING COMMON GROUND
6:00pm - 6:45pm
Worship Ministry Forum 3
Effective Worship Leading
Stephanie Wilson
Putting It All Together: A Gumbo Approach
Michael Craig
7:00pm - 7:50pm
WORSHIP CONVOCATION OF BROTHERHOOD UNITY
MUSICAL CELEBRATION
Master of Ceremony
Dr. Richard Price
8:00pm - 8:30pm
Finding Common Ground on a Sure Foundation, Eph 2:20
Dr. Dewayne Winrow
REFRESHMENTS - EVENINGS FREE
SATURDAY
March 23, 2024
MORNING
ACTIVITIES
LOCATION AIRTEL PLAZA HOTEL
8:00am – 8:45am
Continental Breakfast
8:45am – 9:00am
Devotional
9:00am - 9:25am
Plenary Session
Focusing on The Mission Statement of Jesus, Luke 4:16-18
Stacey Jones
9:30am - 9:55am
Plenary Session
Focusing on The Ministry of Reconciliation, 2 Cor. 5:18
Jimmy Hurd
10:00am - 10:25am
Plenary Session
Focusing on Making Disciples, Mat 28:19-20
Kenney Johnson
10:30am - 10:45am
Refreshment Break
Workshops
10:45am - 11:30am
Preacher Forums - 5
Growth Barriers: Challenges of Program-Based Development
Fate Hagood
Women's Empowerment - 5
Resetting the Ministry; Women Fulfilling the Ministry of Christ
Part 1
Camille Wilson
Youth/Children Ministries Training - 5
Child Discipleship Training (Awana Program) - Part 1
Dr. Teasa Northern
Dr. Ed Gossien
Leadership Conversations - 5
Panelists-Discussants
Round Table Discussions on Effective Missions
Round Table 1: What opportunities are available and threats to be avoided in establishing Partnerships of Purpose with community organizations.
Facilitator: Leonard Bradley
Discussants: Ellis McDaniel, Kerry Mitchell, Rodney Elpheage
Round Table 2: How can the church create an environment of relational discipleship with a focus on Jesus.
Facilitator: Kenneth Crowe
Discussants: Don Priddy, Larry Jones, Dr. Gregg Martuzky
Round Table 3: Broaden our scope of outreach to include the secular and Sacred
Facilitator: Nathaniel Whitlock Sr.
Discussants: Willard Crigler, Lauren Kuykendall, Al Wilson
11:30am - 12:45pm
Lunch Break - lunch provided
AFTERNOON
SESSIONS
LOCATION AIRTEL PLAZA HOTEL
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Preacher Forums - 6
The Cell/ Celebration Model of Church Growth
Dr. Dewayne Winrow
Women's Empowerment - 6
Resetting the Ministry; Women Fulfilling the Ministry of Christ
Camille Wilson
Youth/Children Ministries Training - 6
Child Discipleship Training - (Awana Program) Part 2
Dr. Teasa Northern
Dr. Ed Gossien
Leadership Conversations - 6
Panelists-Discussants
Round Table Discussions on Fulfilling The Mission Statement
Round Table 1: How can we effectively preach to the poor; heal broken-hearts; deliver captives, and liberate the oppressed – fulfill The Mission of Jesus
Facilitator: Jovan McCoy
Discussants: Michael Hogains, Ken Morrison, Meryvn McCurchin
Round Table 2: How does the ministry of reconciliation apply to the role of the church in the community.
Facilitator: Jimmy Hurd
Discussants: Keith Whitney, Raymond Davison, James (George) Davison
Round Table 3: How do we become more effective in making disciples of our children, teenagers, and the unchurched of the community.
Facilitator: Kenney Johnson
Discussants: Raymond Philips, Dr. Billy Curl, Jonathan Williams
1:45pm - 2:00pm
Wrap-Up
Announcements/ Appreciations
SATURDAY BANQUET $40
March 23, 2024
LOCATION AIRTEL PLAZA HOTEL
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Welcome
Dinner
Banquet Speaker
Dr. E.D. Seamster, Jr.
President Southwestern Christian College
Sr. Minister of Light of the World COC
Awards Ceremony
Closing