Schedule of Events

Wednesday, July 27

6:00 P.M. Registration Begins

7:00 P.M.
Opening Divine Service
(Refreshments after service)

Thursday, July 28 

8:00 A.M. Opening Devotion

9:00 A.M.
Black Ministry Think Tank Panel Discussion  

10:30 A.M
Mission/Ministry Strategic Planning
Brad and Sue Hewitt

11:30 A.M.
Using Music to Share our Message
Rev. Dr. Dien Taylor

1:30 P.M.
Building Foundation
Rev. Byron Williams
Congregational Best Practices           Rev. Gregory Manning
Rev. Dr. Ulmer Marshall
2:45 P.M.
Financial PlannPlanning                                                     
Preparing for Financial Stability
Gerald Kirk

7:00 –
9:00 P.M
Talent Show

Friday, July 29

8:00 A.M.Opening Devotion
9:00 A.M
Technology/Social Media
Using Technology to Share the Message		Matthew Bergholt

10:15 A.M
A Lutheran Understanding of Education and Schools
Dr. Patricia Jackson

1:00 P.M.
Recruiting for Professional Church Workers
Rev. Micah Glenn

6:30 –
Banquet
9:00 P.M.

Saturday, July 30

8:00 A.M.Future of Black Ministry
9:30 A.M
Closing Memorial Service and Sending Service
Closing of Convocation

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