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March 7-9, 2017 Centennial Christian Church 4950 Fountain Ave 43rd Annual Black Ministers Retreat Transforming Clergy, Church and Community “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 (NIV) March 7-9, 2017 Centennial Christian Church 4950 Fountain Ave. St. Louis, MO 63113 Sponsored by the Office of Black Ministries of Disciples Home Missions Greetings from Disciples Home Missions & our partners in ministry 2 Greetings from Disciples Home Missions & our partners in ministry 3 Retreat Schedule Tuesday, March 7th 8:45am Morning Manna- Rev. Delesslyn Kennebrew 9:00am Preston Taylor Institute CE Course I: Theology for Transformation– Rev. Dr. Chris Dorsey 10:15am Break/ Registration/ Exhibit Set-up 10:45am Preston Taylor Institute CE Course II: Theology for Transformation (continued) 12:30pm Lunch 1:45pm Preston Taylor Institute CE Course III: Preaching for Transformation– Rev. Dr. Chris Dorsey 3:00pm Q & A/ Evaluation 5:00pm Break 6:00pm Opening Dinner Sponsored by National Benevolent Association 7:30pm Opening Worship Service– Rev. Dr. Robert Scott (See page 10 for Order of Worship) 9:00pm Free Time Wednesday, March 8th 8:45am Morning Manna– Rev. Delesslyn Kennebrew 9:00am Clinic I: Transforming Congregations Rev. Dr. R. Wayne Calhoun– Clinician 10:30am Mission in Minutes Sponsored by Disciples Mission Fund 10:45am Coffee/Restroom Break 11:00am Future of Black Ministers Retreat Black Ministers Wives & Husbands Fellowship Meeting & Time 4 Retreat Schedule (continued) Wednesday, March 8th (continued) 12:30pm Lunch Sponsored by Global Ministries 1:30pm Clinic II: Leaders Who Transform the Church Rev. Denise Bell– Clinician 2:45pm Break 3:15pm Clinic III: Transforming Clergy for Effective Ministry Rev. Angela Whitenhill– Clinician 4:30pm Mission in Minutes Sponsored by Phillips Theological Seminary 4:45pm Free Time 6:00pm Dinner Sponosored by Disciples Home Missions & Disciples Women 7:30pm Evening Worship Service– Rev. Dr. William Curtis (See page 10 for Order of Worship) 9:00pm Free Time Thursday, March 9th 8:45am Morning Manna– Rev. Delesslyn Kennebrew 9:00am Clinic I: Transforming Women Ministry Rev. Chesla Nickelson– Clinician 10:00am Clinic II: Strategies for the Congregation and Minister Rev. Aaron Smith– Clinician 11:00am Mission in Minutes Sponsored by Disciples Church Extension Fund 11:15am Clinic III: Transforming the Church Through Technology Rev. Terrell McTyer 12:30pm Lunch Sponsored by Greenwood Cemetery 5 Retreat Schedule (continued) 1:30pm Mission in Minutes Sponsored by Office of the General Minister and President 1:45pm Merger Summit The Sankofa Moment– NCMC, NCCC, Merger– Where Do We Go From Here? Dr. Eric Brown, Rev. Dr. William Lee, Dr. Norman and May Reed‒ Presenters 6:00pm Closing Dinner Sponsored by Christian Church Foundation 7:30pm Closing Worship Service (See page 10 for Order of Worship) Rev. Dr. William Curtis 9:30pm Free Time/Retreat Ends Blessings & safe travels home! 6 7 Transportation Schedule Monday, March 7, 2016 12:00pm Bus run from Airport to Hotel 5:00pm Bus run from Airport to Hotel 9:00pm Bus run from Airport to Hotel Tuesday, March 8, 2016 8:00am Bus run from Hotel to Church 10:00am Bus run from Hotel to Church 12:00pm Bus run from Hotel to Church and reverse run 1:00pm Bus run from Hotel to Church and reverse run 5:00pm Bus run from Hotel to Church and reverse run 7:00pm Bus run from Hotel to Church 9:30pm Final bus run from Church to Hotel or after worship Wednesday, March 9, 2016 8:30am Bus run from Hotel to Church 10:30am Bus run from Hotel to Church and reverse run 12:00pm Bus run from Hotel to Church and reverse run 1:30pm Bus run from Church to Hotel 3:00pm Bus run from Church to Hotel 5:30pm Bus run from Hotel to Church 7:00pm Bus run from Hotel to Church 9:30pm Final bus run from Church to Hotel or after worship Thursday, March 10, 2016 8:30am Bus run from Hotel to Church 10:30am Bus run from Hotel to Church 12:00pm Bus run from Hotel to Church and reverse run 1:00pm Bus run from Hotel to Church and reverse run 2:30pm Bus run from Hotel to Church 4:00pm Bus run from Hotel to Church and reverse run 5:00pm Bus run from Hotel to Church and reverse run 7:00pm Bus run from Hotel to Church 9:30pm Final bus run from Church to Hotel or after worship Friday, March 11, 2016 8:00am Bus run from Hotel to Airport 10:00am Final run from Hotel to Airport 8 9 Evening Worship Order of Worship (Wednesday, & Thursday evening) Announcements Rev. Dr. William L. Lee Musical Prelude Musician/Choir Call to Worship/Invocation Worship Leader (or Appointee) Praise with Music Musician/Choir Scripture Worship Leader (or Appointee) Pastoral Prayer Worship Leader (or Appointee) Offering Worship Leader (or Appointee) Introduction of Preachers Worship Leader Praise with Music Musician/Choir Sermon Preacher for the Evening Altar Call/Invitation Preacher/Worship Leader Special Recognitions Appointee/Dr. William L. Lee (Tuesday night only) Communion Appointees (Thursday night only) Benediction Worship Leader 10 11 Preachers Reverend Dr. William H. Curtis Senior Pastor of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Dr. William H. Curtis accepted the call to ministry at the age of 17. For seven years, he served as the Senior Pastor at Shiloh Baptist Church in York, PA; however, since 1997, he has served as the Senior Pastor at Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Pittsburgh, PA. Mount Ararat Baptist Church is a large urban ministry and ministers to more than 10,000 members in the community, providing four well-attended weekend services. Mount Ararat believes in ministry to the whole community, and under the leadership of Dr. Curtis, the church implemented a Community Tithe Program, which returns over ten percent of the congregation’s weekly offerings to small churches, para-church ministries and non-profit organizations. Dr. Curtis has been an instructor at the United Theological Seminary and has graduated several groups of doctoral students at the institution. Aside from pastoral instruction, he is Co-Owner of The Church Online, a successful technology and full-service marketing firm that provides top of the line services to ministries all over the world. His Board relationships include the following organizations: Amachi Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Sports and Exhibition Authority; the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary; The Ellis School, the Interdenomi- national Theological Center; and the Baptist School of Theology. In addition, he served as President the Hampton University Minister’s Conference from 2007 – 2011. His fraternity memberships include: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Sigma Pi Phi, and Jericho lodge #20. Dr. Curtis has been the recipient of numerous honors and awards. In 2009, he was inducted into the Martin Luther King Jr. Board of Preachers of Morehouse College. Dr. Curtis has authored the following books: “FAITH — Learning to Live Without Fear,” and his second book, “Dressed for Victory: Putting on the Full Armor of God.” Dr. Curtis holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Morgan State University, a Master of Divinity Degree from Howard University School of Divinity, and a Doctor of Ministry Degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Curtis is married to the former Christine Y. Richardson, and they are the proud parents of one lovely daughter, Houston. 12 Reverend Dr. Robert Charles Scott is a native of Monticello, MS and a soon to be resident of Charlotte, NC. He is married to Pier Charisse Scott and they are the parents of Charis Jordyn Scott. He is the Senior Pastor-Elect of St. Paul Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC a historically significant congregation with nearly 5000 disciples serving in the Charlotte/ Mecklenburg County area for over 116 years. He preached his initial sermon at the age of 11; licensed at the age of 12; and ordained at the age of 18 at the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church (Monticello, MS). He is the son of Mrs. Dorothy Newsome (formerly Scott) and Mr. Robert Funches. Dr. Scott is a 1986 honor graduate of Monticello High School. He attended Jackson State University in Jackson, MS where he served his peers as president of the Student Government Association. In May 1991, he graduated with honors from JSU with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/Pre-law. He pursued his seminary education at Duke University Divinity School, Durham, NC and graduated in 1994 with a Master of Divinity. He earned his doctoral degree (at the age of 29) from United Theological Seminary (Dayton, OH) in December 1997 under the mentorship of the Reverend Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker. Disciples Divinity House at Vanderbilt Divinity School Salutes the 43rd Black Ministers Retreat DISCIPLES DIVINITY HOUSE @ Vanderbilt discipleshousevandy.org Study with one of the most diverse and distinguished theological faculties in the nation, with generous tuition support and housing near campus for Disciples of Christ students. Work with outstanding congregations and pastors and cutting edge justice movements in Nashville. Certificate in Black Church Studies available in the Kelly Miller Smith Institute. Contact us: discipleshousevandy.org 13 Worship Leader Rev. Dr. Delesslyn A. Kennebrew, J. D., M.Div. Ray of Hope Christian Church Atlanta, GA Rev. Dr. Delesslyn Kennebrew is an energetic, articulate, organized, open-minded, optimistic, and visionary young woman who stands on the promise that her past accomplishments or accolades are not worthy to be compared with the glory of God that has yet to be revealed through her life! Dr.
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